Crown CT16S Switcher

Crown CT16S Switcher

The Crown CT16S amplifier Switcher is designed to give the users of public address systems the confidence that their system won't let them down and that it is operations. There are 16 primary amplifier inputs (which connect to the amplifier outputs), 16 backup amplifier inputs (which connects to the amplifier outputs), and 16 outputs, for each amplifier switcher. The Crown CT16S is designed capable of handling 2 Amps Continuous for up to 1000W per channel.

The unit is capable of switching the failed channel, during the event of failed channel detection, to an idle backup channel. The unit is capable of switching the backup channel right back to the primary channel once the primary amplifier channel is back online. All errors and switch operators will be reported to the management software. The Crown CT16S hardware is able to support backup ratios ranging from 16:1 to 1:1; the exact ratio available is determined by the control system being used.

For connecting the CT16S to external control devices, there are series of programmable GPIO’s can be used. A total of 5 control outputs and 16 control inputs are built into the CT16S for providing enough control inputs for emergency use (for connection to local fire alarm contacts). In addition to the GPIO, an Ethernet connector is provided for additional control and configuration.

Features

Monitor up to 16 amplifier channels in real time for speaker outages and channel/amplifier failures

• 16 primary amplifier inputs, 16 backup amplifier inputs and 16 outputs
• Utilize any primary to backup amplifier ratio from 16:1 to 1:1
• 16 control inputs and 5 control outputs
• Automatic power amplifier switching when a primary channel fails
• Automatic power amplifier switch back when a failed primary channel is back online
• Two status indicators for each channel: primary amplifier status indicator and backup amplifier status indicator
• Error and switch operation reported to management software
• Universal power supply