subconsole

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ console.

Noun

subconsole (plural subconsoles)

1. A subsidiary console; an electronic device that monitors and controls a subset of the functions of a main console.
   • 1961, United States Bureau of Naval Personnel, IC electrician 2, page 92:

     A handset is also provided at each subconsole and can be used for either interphone or radiophone communication.

   • 1963, Marine Engineering/log - Volume 68, page 51:

     The communications radar subconsole is located to the left of the navigation aids subconsole.

   • 1966, The Nation's Schools - Volume 78, page 56:

     A subconsole in a library can be employed as a multipurpose instrument. It can channel audio programs, lessons or musical selections to listening stations situated throughout the library and can also feed the same originations to the master console for distribution throughout the building.