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ControlMatrix User’s Guide - Using Devices
9.5
Using a PCU2 Paging Station
9.5.1
Description
The PCU2 is a paging station that permits an operator to initiate paging events involving one of 999
page codes.
At the PCU2, an operator can select a page code, initiate an event and make spoken announcements
via a microphone.
Each page code comprises two primary elements – the first is the source of the page (live page or
recorded message*) and the second is the destination zone or group of zones to which the source will
be directed. When a valid page code has been selected, pressing the Press-to-talk (Ptt) button will
initiate a paging event.
*Note that a page code may only have message sources if the system is fitted with the MessageNet
option.
9.5.2
Operation
A PCU2 is a desktop control unit with the following features:
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Microphone
Press-to-talk button and two-color Status indicator
Keypad
LCD Display
Power-No Network Indicator
These features combine to allow an operator complete control of paging functions.
9.5.2.1
Microphone
A sensitive, noise rejecting ‘goose-neck’ microphone is provided on the PCU2 front panel for spoken
announcements. Use the gooseneck to adjust the microphone to a workable position. Speak clearly
into the microphone at a distance of approximately 2 inches (50mm). Speaking more closely may
compromise speech intelligibility, while speaking further away may reduce paging level and allow
the intrusion of background noise. If the PCU2 is lifted off the desk during announcements, grasp
the case – do not lift the PCU2 by the microphone gooseneck.
9.5.2.2
Press-to-talk (Ptt) Button, Status indicator
The Press-to-talk button is located on the front panel below the keypad. In the top right corner of the
button is a Status indicator that may illuminate amber or green. The primary action required to
initiate a paging event from a PCU2 is pressing the Ptt button. This action either sets up the system
for a ‘live page’ (announcement into the microphone) or releases a recorded message to the zones
associated with the selected page code.
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