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No, this device must be connected to the home automation BUS line and configured in a group with the sound system menu.

Item 01904 is a shunt branch for the sound system which allows you to create an additional branch to the principal line if required.

A system can manage up to 32 devices.

Yes, devices at the ends of sound system branches must be terminated via the special termination jumpers present on every device.

The cable for this system is part no. 01840.B.

Yes, it is possible to combine amplifier 01901 to speakers 20587.

Yes, it is possible to combine amplifier 20581 to speakers 20588.

The 20580 power supply can power the flush mounted amplifier part no. 20581 without burdening the main BUS 01801 power supply.

No, every zone is managed by a single amplifier.

The maximum number of sources permitted in the system is 4.

Yes, if an audio zone is included in a scenario, the system activates the area with the preset volume and station when the scenario is called.

The "Sleep" function, programmable on the 20581 controls, allows the system to turn off automatically after a time set by the user.

The sound system can activate particular audio zones at specific time and, as with any common alarm clock, you can press an icon which temporarily turns off (about 8min) the audio, resuming normally afterwards. This function is only available on 3 and 4+4 module Touch pad.

The dedicated "BUS" terminal on the amplifiers can connect up to 3 By-me home automation devices .

There is a "BUS" terminal on this devices dedicated to the creation of a small home automation branch with a maximum of 10 By-me devices.

The maximum distance between the speaker and amplifier depends on the cable section used. With a 1.5 mm cable, the distance can be up to 30 m, while the maximum distance drops to 10 m for a 1 mm cable.

The maximum distance between the speaker and amplifier depends on the cable section used. With a 1.5 mm cable, the distance can be up to 30 m, while the maximum distance drops to 10 m for a 1 mm cable.

Yes, in this case you must terminate the unused amplifier channel with a 100 Ohm 1Watt resistance.

No, sound devices require in-out type wiring. The SAI and home automation devices do not require a particular topological structure.

No, the device is required to ensure the transmission of the audio data.