PWS-4, PWS-6 and PWS-C
NetMax Programmable Wall Stations
The Programmable Wall Stations (PWS) are modular wall-mount controls for Electro-Voice NetMax systems. Typical applications include volume control, source selection, preset selection and room combining.
The PWS-4 and PWS-6 interface units install in standard electrical gang boxes. A PWS-C CAN coupler is required to use PWS-4 and PWS-6 modules. The PWS-C connects to the CAN bus on the NetMax N8000. Parallel connectors on the PWS-C allow easy daisy chaining of multiple units at different locations.
The PWS4/6 modules provide simple, programmable control of a NetMax system and all DSP parameters. Buttons can be configured as momentary, latching, or radio groups, and all have status LEDs to indicate current state.
PWS-4
The PWS-4 panel provides four programmable buttons that can be freely configured via IRIS-Net for parameters such as source selection, mute, preset, recall, and a variety of other functions. The PWS-4 also provides two up/down buttons that can be used for variable parameters, such as level or gain control.
PWS-6
The PWS-6 panel provides six programmable buttons that can be freely configured via IRIS-Net for parameters such as source, selection, mute, preset, recall, and a variety of other functions.
PWS-C
The PWS-C is the backplane interface between the PWS-4/6 panels, and the NetMax N8000, CAN bus, and an external power supply. It features parallel connections for easy daisy-chaining of multiple PWS-Cs in different locations. Each PWS-C can support any combination of up to three PWS-4/6 panels at a single location via the included ribbon cable. Each PWS-4/6 location requires a PWS-C.
Additional features:
Up to three PWS-4/6 units in a wallstation
Easy daisy chaining of any combination of up to three PWS 4/6 modules at a single location using included connection cable and a PWS-C.
Easy button labeling
Label field protected by transparent cover. A label generating utility is included with IRIS-Net.
Configuration via IRIS-Net
Buttons and LEDs can be used for various functions, and are fully configurable and customizeable.
Specifications
| CAN Bus Interface | 10-Pole Terminal Block |
| Power Consumption | 480 mW (PWS-C), 175 mW (PWS-4), 150 mW (PWS-6) |
| Supply Voltage | 9…58 V DC |
| Supply Current | 20 mA @ 24 V DC (PWS-C) |
| Network Control (IRIS-Net) | Yes |
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