Control and expand an existing Aiphone IS Series hardwired security intercom system with the Aiphone IS-CCU Central Control Unit.

The IS-CCU serves as the primary controller for an Aiphone IS Series Local System, providing connections for master stations, video and audio door stations, expansion controllers, room-sub controllers, IP integration, paging, programmable relay outputs, contact inputs, external chime sources, and analog video outputs.

A single IS-CCU directly supports up to 4 master stations and 4 door/sub stations. With compatible IS-SCU and IS-RCU expansion controllers, a local system can grow to as many as 20 master stations, 20 door/sub stations, and 120 room sub stations.

The Aiphone IS Series is discontinued, making the IS-CCU primarily a replacement, service, or spare component for existing installations.

Key Features

• Genuine Aiphone IS-CCU

• Central Control Unit

• Designed for legacy Aiphone IS Series

• Primary controller for an IS Local System

• Direct support for up to 4 master stations

• Direct support for up to 4 video/audio door or sub stations

• Supports up to 2 IS-SCU Add-On Control Units

• Supports up to 4 IS-RCU Room Sub Control Units

• Supports up to 1 IS-IPC IP Control Unit

• Expanded local capacity up to 20 master stations

• Expanded local capacity up to 20 door/sub stations

• Expanded local capacity up to 120 room sub stations

• 2 talk channels

• 2 video channels

• 1 chime channel

• 4 PA paging outputs

• 8 programmable contact outputs

• 4 programmable contact inputs

• 2 external chime inputs

• Individual external chime volume adjustment

• 2 NTSC BNC video outputs

• 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX setup LAN port

• Browser-based system programming

• Supports scheduled bells and announcements

• Supports custom prerecorded audio

• Supports emergency broadcasts

• Supports automatic failed-call forwarding

• Supports video-call transfer

• 48VDC operation

• Standard 19" rack mounting

• Requires 2U rack space

• Wall mounting supported

• Heavy-duty steel enclosure

• Legacy / discontinued product

Product Specifications

Manufacturer: Aiphone
Model: IS-CCU
Series: IS Series
Product Type: Central Control Unit
Product Status: Legacy / Discontinued
Power Source: 48VDC
Recommended Power Supply: IS-PU-UL
Maximum Current Consumption: 0.65A per Dedicated Specification
Talk Channels: 2
Video Channels: 2
Chime Channels: 1
Direct Master Station Capacity: 4
Direct Door / Sub Station Capacity: 4
IS-SCU Capacity: Maximum 2
IS-RCU Capacity: Maximum 4
IS-IPC Capacity: Maximum 1
Expanded Master Capacity: Up to 20
Expanded Door / Sub Capacity: Up to 20
Expanded Room Sub Capacity: Up to 120
PA Outputs: 4
Programmable Contact Outputs: 8
Programmable Contact Inputs: 4
External Chime Inputs: 2
Video Outputs: 2
Video Output Format: NTSC 1 Vp-p BNC
Setup LAN: Ethernet 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
Mounting: 19" Rack or Wall Mount
Rack Space: 2U
Material: Steel Plate
Color: Black
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Width: 16-3/4"
Height: 3-3/8"
Depth: 11-11/16"
Approximate Weight: 8.82 lb / 4.0 kg

Central Controller for the IS Local System

The IS-CCU forms the core of an Aiphone IS Series Local Hardwired System.

It manages communication between:

• Master stations

• Video door stations

• Audio door stations

• Room sub stations

• Add-on controllers

• Room-sub controllers

• IP control equipment

• Paging systems

• Door-release equipment

• Auxiliary security devices

System programming is stored and managed through the IS-CCU.

Direct Station Capacity

Without additional IS-SCU expansion controllers, the IS-CCU directly supports:

Master Stations

Up to:

4 IS-MV Master Stations

Door / Sub Stations

Up to:

4 Compatible Video, Audio, or Sub Stations

These stations connect to dedicated controller ports using the cabling specified by Aiphone.

Expanded Local System Capacity

Adding the maximum compatible expansion equipment increases the local system to:

• 20 Master Stations

• 20 Door / Sub Stations

• 120 Room Sub Stations

This was designed for larger facilities requiring centralized security communication without making every station an individual IP endpoint.

IS-SCU Expansion

The IS-CCU supports up to:

2 IS-SCU Add-On Control Units

Each IS-SCU adds:

• 8 Master Station Ports

• 8 Door / Sub Station Ports

Therefore:

IS-CCU: 4 masters + 4 door/sub stations

plus:

2 × IS-SCU: 16 masters + 16 door/sub stations

provides a total local capacity of:

20 Master Stations + 20 Door/Sub Stations

IS-RCU Expansion

The IS-CCU supports up to:

4 IS-RCU Room Sub Control Units

Each IS-RCU can support up to:

30 Audio Door / Room Sub Stations

Four IS-RCU controllers therefore provide capacity for up to:

120 Room Sub Stations

This architecture was commonly used in facilities requiring many room-level communication points.

IS-IPC Network Integration

The IS-CCU supports connection to:

1 IS-IPC – IP Control Unit

The IS-IPC allows a local hardwired IS system to participate in a larger networked IS Series installation.

This made it possible to combine:

• Hardwired local systems

• IP master stations

• IP door stations

• IS-SOFT PC master stations

• Remote buildings

• Multiple networked sites

The IS-IPC is a legacy/discontinued component and is sold separately.

Two Talk Channels

The IS-CCU supports:

2 Simultaneous Talk Channels

This allows applicable communication activity to occur concurrently within the local-system architecture.

Available communication paths depend on:

• System programming

• Station type

• Call priority

• Current system activity

Two Video Channels

The controller also supports:

2 Video Channels

These channels handle compatible video-door-station communication and feed the controller's two analog video outputs.

Two BNC Video Outputs

The rear of the IS-CCU includes:

2 BNC Video Outputs

Output format:

NTSC 1 Vp-p

These outputs correspond to the two IS Series video channels.

They can interface with compatible analog video equipment such as:

• Security monitors

• DVR equipment

• Video recording equipment

• CCTV systems

Four PA Outputs

The IS-CCU includes:

4 PA Paging Outputs

These outputs can interface with compatible external paging amplifiers.

Applications include:

• Facility paging

• Emergency announcements

• Scheduled messages

• Building announcements

• Chime distribution

External amplifier and speaker equipment is sold separately.

Scheduled Bells & Announcements

The IS Series can be programmed for automated audio events such as:

• Scheduled bells

• Break tones

• Shift-change announcements

• School-period bells

• Facility messages

• Closing announcements

This made the system useful for schools, factories, campuses, and other facilities requiring intercom and paging from one platform.

Customized Audio Files

The IS-CCU supports compatible prerecorded audio files for system announcements.

Aiphone's IS programming allows sound files to be uploaded and assigned to applicable:

• Contact inputs

• Scheduled events

• Emergency functions

• Paging zones

• Call conditions

This enables customized messages rather than relying only on standard chimes.

Eight Programmable Contact Outputs

The IS-CCU provides:

8 Programmable Contact Outputs

These outputs can be assigned to applicable system events.

Possible applications include:

• Door release

• External signaling

• Strobe activation

• Recording activation

• CCTV integration

• Security-system integration

• Auxiliary relay control

Connected equipment must remain within the contact ratings specified by Aiphone or use an appropriately rated external relay.

Four Programmable Contact Inputs

The controller provides:

4 Programmable Contact Inputs

These inputs can trigger programmed IS Series functions.

Potential applications include:

• External switches

• Alarm-system interfaces

• Emergency buttons

• Scheduled message triggers

• Paging triggers

• Building-control inputs

Two External Chime Inputs

The IS-CCU provides:

2 External Chime Inputs

Each input includes an individual volume adjustment.

Compatible external audio sources can be incorporated into applicable paging or signaling functions.

Emergency Broadcasts

The IS Series supports priority-based emergency communication.

Depending on system programming, emergency functions can include:

• Priority calls

• Emergency paging

• Prerecorded messages

• Facility-wide announcements

• Specific paging zones

• External signal activation

This made the IS-CCU suitable for security and institutional communication applications.

Automatic Failed-Call Forwarding

The system can be programmed to automatically redirect certain unanswered calls.

A call that is not answered at its primary destination can be forwarded to another configured master station.

This can help route visitor or emergency calls to available personnel.

Video Call Transfer

Compatible master stations can transfer applicable calls within the IS Series system.

A transferred video call can retain the associated visitor image, depending on the installed equipment and programming.

Browser-Based Programming

The IS-CCU is configured using a compatible PC and web browser.

System programming can include:

• Station registration

• Station names

• Station numbers

• Called stations

• Call priorities

• Door release

• Paging zones

• Contact inputs

• Contact outputs

• Chime configuration

• Call transfer

• Forwarding

• Scheduled events

• Prerecorded audio

• Network settings

Because the platform is legacy, modern browser compatibility may require special consideration.

Setup LAN Port

The IS-CCU includes a dedicated:

10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Ethernet LAN Port

This port is used for setup and applicable system/network functions.

Important Port Warning

Several RJ45-style connectors on the IS-CCU resemble standard network ports but are not Ethernet LAN ports.

Only the port specifically labeled:

LAN

should be connected to an Ethernet network.

Controller, master-station, and station ports must only be connected according to the original Aiphone wiring documentation.

CAT-5e / CAT-6 Controller Wiring

The IS-CCU uses CAT-5e/6 connections for compatible:

• Master stations

• Door stations

• IS-SCU controllers

• IS-RCU controllers

• IS-IPC

The maximum cable length varies according to the type of connection.

Always follow the original IS Series wiring diagram when servicing an existing installation.

IS-CCU to IS-SCU

An IS-SCU expansion controller connects to the IS-CCU using:

Three CAT-5e / CAT-6 Cables

Up to:

2 IS-SCU Units

may be connected.

IS-CCU to IS-RCU

The IS-CCU can connect to as many as:

4 IS-RCU Room Sub Control Units

Each controller provides connections for up to 30 room/audio sub stations.

48VDC Power

The IS-CCU operates from:

48VDC

The original specified Aiphone power supply is:

IS-PU-UL – 48VDC Power Supply

The IS-PU-UL is sold separately.

Do not parallel two power supplies onto one IS-CCU power input.

Power Distribution to Stations

The IS-CCU supplies operating power to applicable directly connected:

• Master stations

• Video door stations

• Audio door stations

Expansion controllers receive their own required power according to the complete IS Series design.

Always verify the original power calculation when replacing equipment in an existing system.

Compatible Master Station

The primary local-system master station is:

IS-MV – Color Monitor Master Station

The IS-MV provides:

• 3.5" color LCD

• Video monitoring

• Hands-free communication

• Handset communication

• Paging

• Door release

• Station-to-station calls

• Call transfer

• Call history

The IS-MV is also discontinued.

Compatible Legacy Door Stations

Applicable IS Series door equipment includes models such as:

• IS-DV – Surface-Mount Video Door Station

• IS-DVF – Flush-Mount Video Door Station

• IS-SS – Stainless-Steel Audio Door Station

• IS-SS-CI – Audio Door Station with CCTV Camera Input

• Other specialized IS Series stations

Compatibility should be verified against the existing controller programming and system design.

Compatible Room Sub Station

The:

IS-RS – Room Sub Station

connects through an:

IS-RCU – Room Sub Control Unit

The IS-RCU supports up to 30 compatible audio door or room sub stations.

IS-CCU vs. IS-SCU

IS-CCU

Central Control Unit

Provides:

• Core system processing

• System programming

• LAN interface

• 4 master station ports

• 4 door/sub ports

• Paging outputs

• Contact inputs

• Contact outputs

• Chime inputs

• Video outputs

• Expansion-controller ports

IS-SCU

Add-On Control Unit

Adds:

• 8 master station ports

• 8 door/sub ports

• Additional PA outputs

• Additional programmable contacts

• Additional video outputs

The IS-SCU cannot replace the IS-CCU as the primary controller.

IS-CCU vs. IS-IPC

IS-CCU

Controls a local hardwired IS Series system.

IS-IPC

Allows the hardwired local system to communicate across the IS Series IP network.

An IS-IPC does not replace the IS-CCU when a complete hardwired local system is required.

Rack Mounting

The IS-CCU mounts in a standard:

19" EIA Equipment Rack

Required space:

2U

Rack mounting brackets and applicable hardware were supplied with the original controller.

This makes the unit suitable for installation with:

• Security-system equipment

• Network equipment

• Paging equipment

• Access-control panels

• CCTV equipment

• Other IS Series controllers

Wall Mounting

The IS-CCU can also be mounted directly to a wall using its supplied brackets.

When wall mounting, Aiphone specifies installation with the:

Terminal side facing downward

to maintain the intended orientation and service access.

Steel Enclosure

The controller uses a durable:

Steel Plate Enclosure

with a black finish.

It is intended for protected indoor equipment locations such as:

• Security rooms

• Communications closets

• Electrical rooms

• Server rooms

• Equipment cabinets

Operating Temperature

Operating temperature:

32°F to 104°F

or:

0°C to 40°C

Adequate airflow should be maintained when installed in an enclosed or multi-unit equipment rack.

Legacy / Discontinued Product

The Aiphone IS Series was discontinued:

June 30, 2021

The IS-CCU should therefore primarily be considered for:

• Existing-system repairs

• Controller replacement

• Legacy IS Series maintenance

• Spare-parts inventory

• Existing-system expansion where practical

• Restoration of installed systems

It should not normally be specified as the foundation of a new intercom system.

Current-System Upgrade Consideration

For new commercial or institutional projects, consider Aiphone's current IP communication platforms such as:

• IX Series

• IXG Series

These platforms should not be treated as direct plug-in replacements for the IS-CCU.

An upgrade should evaluate:

• Existing stations

• CAT-5e/6 wiring

• IS-RCU room stations

• Paging system

• Door-release interfaces

• Contact inputs and outputs

• CCTV integrations

• Existing network

• Programming requirements

• Emergency communication functions

Ideal Applications

• Existing Aiphone IS Series installations

• Commercial buildings

• Corporate campuses

• Schools and universities

• Healthcare facilities

• Industrial properties

• Government facilities

• Parking facilities

• Security offices

• Multi-building campuses

• Legacy video intercom systems

• Paging / security communication systems

• Replacement controller applications

Important Ordering Information

This listing is for the:

Aiphone IS-CCU Central Control Unit

The IS-CCU is a:

Legacy / Discontinued IS Series Product

Before ordering for an existing installation, verify:

• Existing controller model

• Number of master stations

• Number of door stations

• Number of room sub stations

• IS-SCU quantity

• IS-RCU quantity

• IS-IPC integration

• Power-supply requirements

• System programming backup

• Paging connections

• Contact inputs and outputs

• Existing network configuration

The following are sold separately unless specifically stated:

• IS-PU-UL power supply

• IS-SCU add-on control units

• IS-RCU room sub control units

• IS-IPC IP control unit

• IS-MV master stations

• Door stations

• Room sub stations

• CAT-5e / CAT-6 cabling

• Paging amplifier

• External relays

• Door locking hardware