Tunnel Vision, Inc.: Whole House Audio: Elan: Z-Pad

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Z-Pad
Z-250 Introducing the 200 Series of intelligent keypads from ELAN. The new 200 Series Z·PADs feature a non-Decora® format, and therefore larger easy-to-read buttons. Hard keycaps over long-life micro switches provide high-tactile feedback to the user.

The 200 Series keypads provide LED user feedback for Source Selection, Zone On/Off, System On/Off, Mute, Do-Not-Disturb and Shared Source.

Both models come with additional keycaps so you can customize each keypad to reflect the homeowner’s sources and most-used functions. Both models also come with a screwless wall plate available in five different colors.

And, of course, 200 Series keypads are intelligent – meaning that they can “learn” and control just about any source component on the market today. Compatible with Z·090 and VIATOOLS programming software, 200 series Z·PADs are easy to program and have built-in flash memory that allows them to be programmed and tested before being installed.

Both models have a pre-threaded hole for an optional IR tube, work on a single run of CAT-5 cable, and are compatible with the ELAN System6, Z·Series and HD Series multi-source/multi-zone systems and the AV/EC AV-L2. They can be used in any stand-alone application as well.

Each 200 series keypad comes with additional keycaps that allow you to customize the button layout for your system. Both the Z·200 and Z·250 ship with 18 extra source-select keycaps plus additional special function buttons. Even more keycap options (forty-eight of them) are sold separately.

The Z·200 is also available in a double-gang format (called the Z·201) with a blank Decora® opening that allows you to install a volume control next to the keypad. See the Z·201.