
Control Unit Product Specications
CCU-22 / CCU-44
Overview
The Control Unit (CU) is the foundational element of the CrewCom system and establishes the CrewNet-based infrastructure while also providing external connections to common, established intercom systems.
By design, the CU contains no radio and is frequency agnostic and can therefore control and monitor any device across CrewNet regardless of radio frequency bands being utilized.
Key Features
• Each CU supports up to 18 active Radio Packs (RPs) across all RF bands
• Easy-to-use interface with large informative backlit display and clearly laid out quickaccess controls
• Simultaneously active 2-Wire and 4-Wire intercom connections
• Front panel USB ports for Radio Pack pairing, CrewCom device rmware updates, and
conguration le uploads
• Duplex LC Single Mode Fiber and traditional Cat 5e or greater CrewNet connections
• LAN port for CrewWare connectivity via computer network
• Front panel headset monitor station
• Stage announce audio output
• AUX In/Out for program input and intercom audio output
• GPO Contact closure relays (x 5)
• Sync input to receive sync from another CrewCom system
What’s in the Box?
• CCU-22 / CCU-44 Control Unit
• PC-PWR-XX (Region Specic) AC Power Cord
• 00003402 USB A to Micro B Cable
• PC-CAT5-15BL Cat 5e cable, 4.6 m (15 ft.)
• D0000220 Quick Start Guide
• PAC-CCU-8G USB ash drive that includes product documentation
• D0000219 Warranty Extension Registration Card
Accessories
• CRT-900, CRT-900AN, CRT-2400, CRT-2400CE Radio Transceiver
• CHB-8C 8-Port Copper Hub
• CHB-8F 8-Port Fiber Hub
• CRP-22-900, CRP-22-900AN, CRP-22-2400, CRP-22-2400CE 2-Volume/2-Conference Radio Pack
• CRP-44-900, CRP-44-900AN, CRP-44-2400, CRP-44-2400CE 4-Volume/4-Conference Radio Pack
Specication* CCU-22 CCU-44
Hardwired Intercom Audio Channels 4 8
Active Radio Packs 18 (18 active Radio Packs requires use of 3 RTs.)
No. of Paired Radio Packs Supported (per CU) 255
USB Ports (1) USB Type A; (1) Micro USB
Front Panel LCD Display
Stage Announce and GPO Closures 5 Relays via DA-15
CrewNet Ports (supports 2 connections) (2) RJ-45 for copper; (1) duplex LC for Single Mode Fiber
Sync In Ports (supports 1 connection) (1) RJ-45 for copper; (1) duplex LC for Single Mode Fiber
2-Wire Intercom Connection
2-Wire Compatibility Clear-Com, RTS, and AudioCom (Balanced)
4-Wire Intercom Connection 2 ports via RJ-45 4 ports via RJ-45
Stage Announce Output XLR 3M, balanced, transformer isolated
AUX IN
AUX OUT
LAN Port
Power Input/Connector 100–240V ~ 50-60 Hz, 0.8A
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Weight 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) 2.9 kg (6.5 lbs)
Operating Environment -20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F); 10% to 90% Humidity.
Maximum CrewNet Line Length Copper 100 m (330 ft.); Fiber 10,000 m (32,800 ft.)
Maximum Altitude 2,000 m (6,562 ft.)
RoHS Compliant Yes
Compliance Model Number CU2510
2 channels via XLR 3F
with XLR 3M loop (2 ports)
6.35 mm (1/4 in.) 3 conductor jack, 17.5 dBu max in (nominal line
level +5 dBu), balanced, transformer isolated
6.35 mm (1/4 in.) 3 conductor jack, 17.2 dBu into 600 ohms
(nominal line level +5 dBu), balanced, transformer isolated
(19.00 in. × 1.73 in. × 11.68 in.) metal enclosure
512 × 128 resolution
4 channels via XLR 3F
with XLR 3M loop (4 ports)
(1) RJ-45
10/100 BASE-T 802.3 compliant
1 RU, 48.26 cm × 4.39 cm × 29.67 cm
4-Wire RJ-45 Connections
RJ-45 Pin # CrewCom 4-Wire Pin #
Pin 1 Pin 8
Pin 2 Pin 7
Pin 3 Audio Output (+)
Pin 4 Audio Input (+)
Pin 5 Audio Input (-)
Pin 6 Audio Output (-)
Pin 7 Pin 2
Pin 8 Pin 1
3-Pin Wiring Scheme
Pin # Clear-Com AudioCom RTS
1 Common Common Common
2 Power
3 Audio
Audio (-) &
Power
Audio (+) &
Power
Audio 1 &
Power
Audio 2
Male
21
3
Pliant Technologies, LLC
®
CrewCom
205 Technology Parkway
Auburn, Alabama 36830 USA
www.plianttechnologies.com
Phone +1.334.321.1160
Toll-Free 1.844.475.4268 or 1.844.4PLIANT
Fax +1.334.321.1162
CCU-22-44_DATASHEET_09.18
* Notice About Specications: While Pliant makes every attempt to maintain the accuracy of the information contained in this document,
this information is subject to change without notice, and published device/system functions and features are subject to rmware
version. Please check our website for the latest system specications and certications.
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property of their respective owners.
CCU-22 / CCU-44
Front View
CCU-22: 2+2 Channel Control Unit
(Two 2-Wire plus Two 4-Wire )
Rear View
CCU-44: 4+4 Channel Control Unit
(Four 2-Wire plus Four 4-Wire)
Rear View