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Winsted launches flexible Spectrum-2 control room consoles

US-based control room console supplier Winsted Corporation has launched its Spectrum-2 consoles which are said to offer flexible equipment mounting options, ergonomic viewing angles and simple expansion with easy access to rack-mounted electronics for multi-operator control rooms or single-bay workstations. The Spectrum-2 features three work surface options, including Winsted’s proprietary Endurance Plus, Comfort Edge and laminate with Safeguard, along with an integrated Versa-Trak mounting system to suppor
June 15, 2017 Read time: 1 min
US-based control room console supplier Winsted Corporation has launched its Spectrum-2 consoles which are said to offer flexible equipment mounting options, ergonomic viewing angles and simple expansion with easy access to rack-mounted electronics for multi-operator control rooms or single-bay workstations.


The Spectrum-2 features three work surface options, including Winsted’s proprietary Endurance Plus, Comfort Edge and laminate with Safeguard, along with an integrated Versa-Trak mounting system to support a wide variety of monitor mounts.

Each unit features a hinged front-access panel, a removable rear access panel, an adaptable lower equipment unit that can be configured for 19.25-inch (11RU) of rack space and a CPU pullout tray or adjustable shelf storage.

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