Bosch PLM-8CS 8-Zone Call Station for PLM-8M8 Plena Matrix System, 100Hz-20kHz Frequency Response, Trafic Black and Silver

The Bosch PLM-8CS PLENA matrix 8 Zone Call Station (Trafic Black and Silver) is an accessory of the PLM-8M8 PLENA matrix 8 channel DSP Matrix Mixer and like any good accessory it has a complementary aesthetic design, but behind the good looks and sleek design, there is a product of substance and usability.

With one touch, the call station can call either a single zone, or a user defined group of zones. Installation couldn't be easier; Powered over standard CAT 5 from the PLM-8M8, the unit's communication is via RS485, this means that multiple call stations can be daisy chained together reducing cable runs and installation time.

Controls and indicators
There are 8 capacitive touch areas on the surface to select zones before a call and the LED lights are white. The PTT button is a mechanical interface, to give the user tactile feedback that the PTT has been activated. In addition to this feedback there is a LED strip above the PTT button to give the indications when the zone is busy "red", to wait while a preamble chime is being played "yellow" and to indicate the microphone is open and active "green". LEDs eliminate in the microphone stem and the PTT LED strip giving the user confidence that the microphone is open and active.

Labeling
Labeling the unit couldn't be easier. Simply use the PC GUI software to print of the labels. This will also include white text on black background, so the aesthetics of the unit are kept.

Unit ID and Priorities
Priorities are made in the software of the PLM-8M8 8 channel DSP Matrix Mixer and each call station has its unique ID, this is set via DIP switches in the base of the call station.