Introduction - Bose ControlSpace AMS-8 Instrucciones De Seguridad Y Guía De Instalación

2. Introduction

Introduction
The BOSE ControlSpace AMS-8 Audio Management System is a flexible, expandable and high quality
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audio signal processor for audio distribution applications such as restaurants, shops, bars, offices, hotels,
conference facilities and sport venues. The main unit includes eight line inputs and eight line outputs. Four
available audio slots allow the addition of up to 8 more audio inputs (2 inputs per card).
For more zones, up to 10 AMS-8 system racks can be linked together per system. Each added system rack
adds 8 zones to the system. Multiple choices of user interfaces are available to give end-users simple and
easy-to-use control of their ControlSpace
The BOSE ControlSpace AMS-8 Live Installer software is used to design systems and configure
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the AMS-8 and user interfaces. The software runs on a PC and communicates with the AMS-8 system
using serial communication (RS232), or optional via ethernet (requires PC Kit).
Features and functions
• Expandable and flexible cardframe architecture
• 8 (up to 16) analogue line level input channels
• Eight analogue line level output channels
• GPIO: 8 general purpose control inputs (to activate
messages, roomcombining presets or room standby/
mute) and 1 general purpose control output
• Design, configuration and system control via
PC-based software programs
• Digital signal processing including: BOSE speaker
EQs, Dynamic EQ, delay, gain control and source
selection.
• LCD screen and navigation buttons
Quick start
• Connect the audio inputs and audio outputs to the ControlSpace
more systems racks: connect these racks by using audio link cards, audio link cables and high speed
RS485 rack links: see also chapter 3.5).
• Turn on the ControlSpace AMS-8 system. Because of the default settings the system is now in operation.
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After each start up of the ControlSpace
system will play at the default source and default volume level as set in the installation menu.
NOTE: To update to features and functions of a ControlSpace
Abbreviations
CS-WC ControlSpace ™ AMS-8 Wall Controller
CS-PP ControlSpace ™ AMS-8 Paging Panel
CS-LIM ControlSpace ™ AMS-8 Local Input Module
CS-RC ControlSpace ™ AMS-8 Remote Control
CS-TIC ControlSpace AMS-8 Twin Input Card
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CS-TOC ControlSpace AMS-8 Twin Output Card
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CS-EC ControlSpace ™ AMS-8 Ethernet Card
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• Wall Controller functionality
(optional IR remote control)
• Local Input Module functionality
• Paging Panel functionality
• Messaging functionality
(optional Message Storage Card is required)
• Tuner functionality
(optional Twin Tuner Card is required)
• Automatic detection of input card type
• Room Combining functionality
• Event Scheduling functionality
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system, the default settings will be recalled. This means that the
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AMS-8 II system, see chapter 5
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CS-MSC ControlSpace
CS-DIC ControlSpace
CS-TTC ControlSpace
CS-HUB ControlSpace
CS-SCI ControlSpace
PC-Kit ControlSpace
2. Introduction
™ AMS-8 Message Storage Card
™ AMS-8 Digital Input Card
™ AMS-8 Twin Tuner Card
™ AMS-8 RS485 Hub
AMS-8 Serial Code Interface
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AMS-8 PC Kit (incl. Ethernet Card)
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