Cambridge Sound NPX H1040 4-button convenience paging station - 911.1840.900

Product Overview

The Cambridge Sound NPX H1040 (part number 911.1840.900) is a 4-button convenience paging station with a handheld microphone for Qt X and Tesira systems. Embedded DSP and on-board memory support standard and advanced public address functions, with digital audio and control data carried over AVB or Dante. It stores four user-configurable page codes and up to 10 prerecorded messages. The H1040 suits positions that page a handful of fixed zones with the flexibility of a handheld mic.

Product Description

The H1040 pairs a push-to-talk handheld microphone — noise-canceling, with a magnetic latch for clean storage — with four dedicated page-code buttons and a backlit LCD, keeping operation simple for non-technical staff. Up to 16 software-configurable priority levels arbitrate between simultaneous pages, and local digital signal processing conditions microphone audio before it reaches the network. A 50-minute recording pool covers all 10 stored messages, and default or custom preambles are stored locally so chimes play without network round trips. The station is powered by PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at Class 3, 15.4 W) over a single Gigabit Ethernet connection carrying both audio and control via AVB or Dante. It mounts on a tabletop or, with the removable foot detached, flat against a wall; a K-slot accepts an optional Kensington lock and an optional PIN restricts unauthorized use. Within a Tesira system, up to 16 paging stations and 32 paging zones are supported per configuration, and stored messages can be triggered from the event scheduler or logic functions. The H1040 is NRTL listed to UL 62638-1 and CSA C22.2 #62368-1, CE marked, and RoHS compliant. Pair it with masking controllers and the AVB switch from the Cambridge Sound range.

Key Features

• Four dedicated page buttons — one-touch access to four user-configurable page codes for simple, fast operation.
• Handheld noise-canceling mic — push-to-talk with status indication and a magnetic latch for clean storage.
• AVB or Dante transport — audio and control over a single Gigabit Ethernet connection.
• Stored message playback — up to 10 prerecorded messages from a 50-minute shared recording pool, plus local preambles.
• 16 priority levels — software-configurable priorities arbitrate competing pages.
• PoE+ powered — IEEE 802.3at Class 3 (15.4 W); no local power supply required.
• Flexible mounting and security — tabletop or flat wall mounting, K-slot for Kensington lock, optional PIN protection.
• Listed and warranted — NRTL listed to UL 62638-1 / CSA C22.2 #62368-1, CE, RoHS; five-year manufacturer warranty.

Typical Applications

• Reception desks and security posts paging a small number of fixed zones
• Healthcare departments issuing routine overhead pages
• Call centers and operations floors with standard announcements
• Conference facilities paging adjacent rooms
• Government facilities standardizing on Biamp paging hardware

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Cambridge Sound vendor data. Unlisted values are omitted rather than estimated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What systems does the NPX H1040 work with?
It integrates with Cambridge Qt X sound masking systems and all Biamp Tesira server-class devices, paging through the same loudspeaker or emitter network.

How does it differ from the NPX H1100?
The H1040 provides four dedicated page-code buttons for simple fixed-destination paging, while the H1100 offers a 10-button keypad with up to 999 page codes for larger facilities.

AVB or Dante — which should I use?
The station supports both; all paging stations in a system must use the same protocol, selected during configuration. AVB requires AVB-capable switches, while Dante needs a compatible network per Audinate guidelines.

How many stations and zones can a system support?
A Tesira system supports up to 16 paging stations and 32 paging zones per configuration.

Is it suitable for emergency notification?
No. Tesira is not a life-safety system; fire panel integration and redundancy require a dedicated life-safety paging platform. Request a quote from Creation Networks to scope the right solution.