Introduction; Overview - Electro-Voice PWS-4 Owner's Manual

PROGRAMMABLE WALL STATION

1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

The programmable wall stations of the modular PWS system (Programmable Wall Station) allow local
control and operation of various devices and systems via CAN-Bus. A programmable wall station lets you
control several functions, for example: source selection, volume control, muting or powering on/off devices.
In addition, using a suitable central control unit allows controlling a variety of facilities in a building (light,
heating/air condition, etc.).
The minimum configuration for the operation of a programmable wall station consists of:
• A front unit (e.g. PWS-4)
• A CAN coupler (PWS-C)
• A software configuration created in IRIS-Net™ and transferred to the programmable wall station via
CAN-Bus
• A CAN-Bus master unit to be controlled (e.g. Electro-Voice NetMax N8000)
The front units represent the part of the programmable wall station for the user to access, i.e. the user
interface. Different front units with differing numbers and types of controls or indicators are available. A
number of front units grouped in a single programmable wall station have to be connected in series, with
up to three front units connected to a single bus coupler.
The CAN-Bus coupler PWS-C provides connection between front units and the CAN-Bus. The maximum
number of units connected to a CAN-Bus (e.g. PWS-C, Remote Amplifier, etc.) depends on employed
central control unit. Please consult the corresponding manuals.
CAN-Bus coupler PWS-C
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