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CD Pro-Family Product Compatibility

 NOTE: Consult the bar-code label on the player module chassis to determine the (version#).

CDM12 Industrial (AH03)

  • Original version of module
  • Introduced 1994
  • Replace with OPU1

CD Pro 1 (VAU 1252/xx)

  • Gearbox ratio different than 12 Ind
  • Circuit board not compatible with 12 Ind or Pro 2
  • Introduced 1997
  • Replace with OPU1

CD Pro 2 (VAU 1254/11)

  • New laser light pen and chip set
  • Optical pick-up unit (OPU) & circuit board not compatible with 12 Ind or Pro 1
  • Circuit board and OPU not compatible with VAU 1254/31
  • Introduced 2000
  • Replace with OPU1.5

CD Pro 2M (VAU 1254/31)

  • New laser light pen: OPU not compatible with VAU 1254/11
  • Circuit board not compatible with VAU 1254/11
  • OPU & circuit board not compatible with 12 Ind or Pro 1
  • Introduced 2003
  • Replace with OPU2

CD Pro 2LF (VAU 1254/31LF)

  • OPU and circuit board same as Pro 2M
  • Hazardous materials removed to comply with European RoHS standards
  • Introduced 2005
  • Replace with OPU2

CD Pro 2LF (VAU 1255/21LF)

  • OPU and circuit board same as VAU 1254/31LF
  • Hazardous materials removed to comply with European RoHS standards
  • No “CD Pro” extension plate or mounting/suspension hardware
  • Replace with OPU2