4. Expansion options
CS-MSC - ControlSpace
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AMS-8 Message Storage Card
The message storage card occupies one CS-TIC (input card) slot and allows pre-recorded messages to
be stored and activated by the appropriate button on the paging panel, via the Event scheduler or via
the GPIO contacts. Software to configure the CS-MSC or to record messages is included.
CS-DIC ControlSpace
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AMS-8 Digital Input Card
The digital input card can be used to add a digital stereo input signal. It also needs to be used to link a
CS-MSC, CS-TTC or CS-DIC itself to another rack.
CS-TTC ControlSpace
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AMS-8 Twin Tuner Card
The Twin Tuner Card can be used to add 1 stereo or 2 mono tuners to the system.
Optional communication interfaces:
CS-SCI ControlSpace
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Serial Code Interface
The Serial Code Interface converts serial codes, sent from or to control devices like Crestron/AMX, to control
the AMS-8 system. The CS-SCI also contains 16 programmable open collector outputs (each coupled to a single
Room). Each output can be made active when a Room is active or when a page is send to this Room (e.g. for
100Volt attenuator over-ride).
CS-HUB ControlSpace
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RS485 Communication Hub
RS485 communication hub (CS-HUB) can be used to create a star network to connect up to 5 ControlSpace user
interfaces (CS-WC/CS-PP). It can also be used to create larger distances between AMS-8 units and/or Serial Code
Interfaces, but also to enlarge the distance between wall controllers and paging panels (connected to a single
RS485 communication bus.).