The IP ControllerTM is designed to enhance classrooms, conference rooms and other presentation environments. It provides IP-based control of audio and visual equipment within the environment. The non-proprietary architecture provides for control of both RS232 controllable and IR controllable equipment across manufacturer and models. 

This solid-state device is connected to the existing IP network through one 10/100/1000MB port and controlled over TCP/IP. These devices together with the MediaCAST IP RoomControlTM module, provide a scalable and flexible solution for local, user-control of equipment and remote IT management of room equipment.

IP Controller comes in two models, standard and with audio amplification. See tabs below for more model information.

IP Room Control & IP Controller Scenario Examples

IP Controller Standard

Basic classroom environment may have a projector, document camera and VHS/DVD deck. The projector is controlled over RS232, the document camera and VHS/DVD deck through IR. This equipment is connected to the IP Controller and in turn controlled over the IP network through the web interface. A presenter has the ability through an on‐screen virtual remote on their computer to turn on the projector, switch to the correct input for their presentation. Remotely all the classrooms may be scheduled to automatically be powered down at a certain time every day or turn‐on to receive a special all‐call broadcast.

  • Small form‐factor IP to RS232 and IR control device
  • Embedded web server for remote configuration over IP with TCP/IP, HTTP
  • IP control of integrated RS232 port for switching and control of devices including projectors, LCD panels and other A/V equipment
  • IP control of integrated IR ports for switching and control of devices including lights, document cameras, PTZ cameras, motorized screens and other A/V equipment
  • Built‐in short circuit and thermal override protection
     

IP Controller With Audio Scenario

A more advanced classroom may consist of the equipment in Scenario A plus a presenter’s microphone, room speakers and intercom integration. The enhanced audio amplification and switching provides an integrated and easy-to-use solution for presenters to use the room with little advanced instruction. The presenter clicks a laptop button on their computer and the projector automatically turns on, switches to the laptop input, and the audio is switched to the laptop along with the microphone input being active. The presenter shows a video clip and as she explains it her microphone audio is heard along with the video’s audio from the laptop. If an external intercom announcement comes through it can override the active audio and mute those sources. After a short delay with no audio coming over the intercom then it automatically reverts back to the previous audio sources.

The IPController with integrated audio amplifier is designed to enhance classrooms, conference rooms and other presentation environments. It provides IP‐based control of audio and visual equipment within the environment along with audio enhancement. The non‐proprietary architecture provides for control of both RS232 controllable and IR controllable equipment across manufacturer and models. This solid‐state device is connected to the existing IP network through one 10/100/1000MB port and controlled over TCP/IP.

  • Small form‐factor IP to RS232 and IR control device
  • Embedded web server for remote configuration over IP with TCP/IP, HTTP
  • IP control of integrated RS232 port for switching and control of devices including projectors, LCD panels and other audio visual equipment
  • IP control of integrated IR ports for switching and control of devices including lights, document cameras, PTZ cameras, motorized screens and other a/v equipment
  • Stereo audio output approximately 12 watts (total power) for directly driving 8Ω loud speakers
  • One input provides Intercom audio input detection and clipping function of other active input sources
  • Microphone input mixing with other active audio inputs can be enabled or disabled
  • Built‐in short circuit and thermal override protection
  • Dimensions (9 ¼”w x 2 ¼” d x 1”h)

FEATURES

  • IP control of integrated IR ports for switching and control of devices including lights, document cameras, PTZ cameras, motorized screens and other A/V equipment
     
  • Embedded web server for remote configuration over IP with TCP/IP, HTTP
     
  • Access room status and reports through the IP Room Control web-interface based on user authentication and permissions
     
  • Unlimited IR and RS-232 commands are saved by the system by brand, make and model number