Bowers and Wilkins CASA Controller Brochure

CASA Contro l l e r

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Product Summary

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The controller is the brain of the Casa system. Typically placed unseen alongside player
units, it permits simple plug & play system expansion for up to 32 zones (or rooms). Source
distribution is fully independent. The controller transforms the mains-voltage power for the
full Casa system of low-voltage loudspeakers; allows for input of source equipment; and
executes full command and control from all keypads and hand-held units.

Technical highlights

Casa’s CPU, based on a powerful 16MHz RISC processor, features;

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Multiple timers to generate IR data streams (for control of source equipment).

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0.5Mb Flash EPROM (to enable software re p rogramming without removing the card ) .

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B a t t e ry-backed real-time clock synchronising all alarm and timer functions.

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On-chip networking capability (allowing multiple controllers to talk to each other).

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Upgradeable slot, to encompass up-coming home automation technology.

D e s c r i p t i o n

Total power output
Audio inputs

Audio outputs

Power outputs

Keypad outputs

Expandable 4 zone, 4 source (+ Local
sources), audio control, distribution and
power supply
400W @ +/- 24V
Unbalanced 2VRMS, switchable to
700mV for inputs 3&4
Balanced, 10ohm source, 150mARMS
audio signal drive capability
Maximum draw 100W per output
power supply, electronically current
limited and polyswitch
Maximum 3 keypads per output, daisy
chained

D i m e n s i o n s

N e t We i g h t
RS232

Network

IR Reception &
transmissions

The Casa system was award e d

Innovations Aw a rd 1998

CES/Las Vegas USA

P roduct of the Year 1998

Hi-Fi Grand Prix Aw a rd

Audio Video International USA

P roduct of the Year 1999

Hi-Fi Grand Prix Aw a rd

Audio Video International USA

Height: 110mm
Width: 430mm
Depth 370mm
11kg
9 pin D female (supports external system
control)
Expandable to 8 controller network over
CANbus
Daisy chain IR input and output, RC5
wired output. 5 current-source outputs to
stick-on IR senders

B&W Loudspeakers Ltd reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice in line with technical developments. E & OE. All trademarks acknowledged.

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