Data Sheet

Product Specification Sheet APS473 - Rev. 07/2013
NC351A / NC351A/2 Central Processing Equipment (CPE) (NC300II Series)
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Features
U.L. 1069 Listed, 4th Edition Standards
English Language Format
16 Paging Zones and All-Call
Programmable Alpha-Numerical Room Numbering
Programmable Bed Status
Master-to-Master Communications
Supervised Multiplexed Wiring - 32 Levels of Priority
Staff Locator and Follower
4 or 8 Simultaneous Talk Paths (depending upon CPE)
Master with SPILL-PROOF Membrane Switches
Modular construction - easily expandable
2 isolated serial ports
Self-contained electronics and power supply
12 or 24 hour time display format
Buss connection for a single common video output
Architects' And Engineers' Specifications
The supplemental power supply shall be Alpha Communications® /
TekTone PK305A or approved equal and will include the necessary
hardware to interface with the NC351A/2 Central Equipment to
provide additional power to support up to 512 patient stations.
The PK305A supplemental power supply shall be housed in a
durable metal enclosure with provisions for plug-in field wiring
connections.
The PK305A supplemental power supply shall be UL1069 Listed.
Contractor shall observe all local and national electrical and
building codes.
NC351A and NC351A/2 Central Processing Equipment
(CPE)
A major component of the NC300II series microprocessor based
audio-visual nurse-call system, the Alpha Communications®
NC351A and NC351A/2 CPE's supply the central equipment point
for system component integration. The NC351A supports up to 4
master consoles and 256 addressable stations, while the NC351A/2
supports up to 8 master consoles and 512 addressable stations.
The NC351A and NC351A/2 house the necessary firmware to
operate all the NC300II System functions. From a single durable
metal enclosure, the central equipment supports (2) isolated serial
ports, field station ports, master console ports, optional single
common video output, and power requirements for up to 512
patient, staff and duty stations.
Specifications
Dimensions:
19.50"W x 15.50"H x 5.25"D (496 x
394 x 134mm)
Capacity:
Up to 4 (NC351A) or 8 (NC351A/2)
masters and controllers, up to 256
(NC351A) or 512 (NC351A/2) stations
Power Input: 115 V, 60 Hz, 125 W
Environment: 26°C; 0-80% relative humidity
Terminations: Plug-in connectors
System Supervision:
Continuous polling of all stations.
Station or wiring faults displayed at
master station(s).
Audio:
Up to 4 (NC351A) or 8 (NC351A/2)
audio paths provided. Amplifiers rated
at 20 watts. Overload and short
circuit protection included.
System Protection:
All outputs protected by self-
resetting current-limiting devices.
Required Components
PK305A Supplemental power supply. (1) Required for
each NC351A/2 CPE (not required for NC351A)