Atlas Sound IED550CS-H Touch Screen Digital Communication Station with CobraNet® Message Channels with Handheld Microphone

Product Overview

The AtlasIED IED550CS-H is a touch screen digital communication station built for initiating live announcements and pre-recorded messages across GLOBALCOM announcement control systems. As a CobraNet paging station for commercial paging system installation, it gives operators a fully programmable touch interface paired with a supervised handheld microphone for highly intelligible voice paging. Integrators specifying networked paging microphone stations for transportation hubs, government spaces, and large commercial facilities will find the IED550CS-H ready for single-cable PoE deployment over standard IP infrastructure.

Product Description

The IED550CS-H combines a fully programmable touch screen user interface with a handheld omnidirectional electret condenser microphone, giving announcement operators unlimited selection and initiation of messages within a GLOBALCOM system. The microphone element is positioned for strong acoustical coupling, producing a full-bodied, highly intelligible voice signal, and the station continuously supervises the microphone element so faults are reported rather than discovered during an emergency page. The handheld assembly houses the mic cartridge, preamplifier, and audio line driver in a teardrop-shaped Cyclolac housing with a coiled cable terminated in rugged RJ25 connectors, and its omnidirectional element eliminates proximity effect for consistent close-talking performance.

As a network appliance, each station can obtain its IP address automatically or accept a static assignment, which simplifies commercial AV system integration and large multi-station rollouts. Redundant Ethernet ports support resilient network topologies, and PoE power means one cable handles both data and power, reducing installation labor and cabling cost. An auxiliary line-level input lets the station feed local background music into the system, while a line-level output can serve as a local zone out. Front-panel alarm, fault, busy, and ready LEDs give operators immediate status at a glance. The station supports GLOBALCOM 108 and 116 controllers and is optimized for AtlasIED GCK software configuration. Browse our complete AtlasIED collection for compatible controllers, amplifiers, and speakers to complete your mass notification system design.

Key Features

• CobraNet Enabled — Distributes announcement audio over standard Ethernet networks for scalable facility-wide paging.
• Fully Programmable Touch Screen — Lets system designers tailor page codes, zones, and message workflows to each operator position.
• Unlimited Announcement Selection — Provides unrestricted selection and initiation of announcements and messages within a GLOBALCOM system.
• Supervised Microphone Element — Continuously monitors the microphone so faults are flagged before they affect critical paging.
• Handheld Microphone Included — Omnidirectional electret condenser element eliminates proximity effect for clear, consistent voice capture.
• Redundant Ethernet Ports — Supports resilient network designs for mission-critical communication infrastructure.
• PoE Powered — Single-cable installation carries both power and data, cutting installation time and cost.
• Flexible IP Addressing — Automatic or static IP assignment simplifies configuration across multi-station deployments.
• Status Indicator LEDs — Alarm, fault, busy, and ready indicators give operators immediate system status.
• Made in the USA — Manufactured in the United States with a 36-month limited warranty.

Typical Applications

• Government spaces
• Commercial meeting spaces
• Multi-purpose rooms
• Auditoriums
• Training rooms
• All-hands rooms

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which GLOBALCOM controllers does the IED550CS-H work with?
The station supports GLOBALCOM 108 and 116 announcement controllers and is configured through AtlasIED GCK software. A software license is required for system configuration.

How is the IED550CS-H powered?
It is PoE powered, so a single Ethernet cable delivers both power and data. This makes one-cable installation practical for desks, counters, and operator consoles without local AC power.

What is the difference between this model and other IED550CS versions?
The -H suffix designates the handheld microphone version. AtlasIED also offers gooseneck, surface (flat), and desktop free-standing microphone configurations of the same station.

Does it integrate with my existing network?
Yes. The station is a network appliance that can obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP or be assigned a static address, and its redundant Ethernet ports support resilient network designs common in mission-critical paging.

Can it play background music?
The auxiliary line-level input can feed a local background music source into the system, and the line-level output can serve as a local zone output.

What warranty and support are included?
AtlasIED backs the IED550CS-H with a 36-month limited warranty, and Creation Networks provides pre-sale design assistance and post-sale support for commercial AV deployments.