Essential Install | Touchscreens & Programming
Crestron Mercury is the first all-inone meeting and collaboration room solution
SmartTouch is a touchscreen designed to control building infrastructure
Gira X1 can be accessed on a smartphone
Whilst the two are not mutually exclusive , careful consideration is needed to ensure the user experience isn ’ t affected by either overloading the user with data or not being able to provide enough information . There is little point in cluttering an interface with sporadically needed data .
On smaller projects , both sets of interface could coexist on the same touchscreen or app without any issue , says Ivory Egg , however on a large project it might be more suitable to have two separate interfaces .
The newly launched SmartTouch from ABB is a prime example of a touchscreen designed around controlling building infrastructure . The direct connection to KNX means it is able to control all manner of automation functions . It can be integrated with the ABB Welcome door communications system and is available in black or white glass , and at only 13mm thick , it is a sleek and stylish product .
Another example is the Gira X1 . Again , controlling KNX , the key difference is that the interface is available on a phone or tablet , removing the need to install a dedicated touchscreen , and therefore can be used remotely . It has an integrated IP Interface which can be used for programming or interfacing to other systems . The X1 can be used with a dedicated wall mounted iPad or tablet , which is often a cheaper option and can still look elegant once mounted , such as the Eve range from Basalte . Eve also offers a stylish table top mount ideal for locating a tablet on a kitchen island , for example .
With its clean , contemporary design highlighted by edge-to-edge glass and stunning colour graphics , the Crestron TSW-560P touchscreen makes an elegant statement on any wall . Perfectly at home in the most contemporary residence or modern office building , its high-tech good looks underline its power for simplifying everyday tasks and functions throughout any facility .
The TSW-560P features a portrait-oriented 5in capacitive touchscreen display with Smart Graphics and 5 soft-touch buttons . PoE connectivity and a range of mounting options make installation easy and the screen border now features backlit capacitive buttons that illuminate according to user needs . Additional advanced features include the abilities to control any function using voice commands , view security cameras and other video sources , communicate using builtin intercom and phone capabilities , browse the internet , and enjoy full access to a Sonos Home Sound System .
Crestron offer the new Residential Studio , which makes it simple to add components and features to touchscreen interfaces , without the need for programming . It is loaded with new features and system improvements which enable consistent intuitive control in minutes . Studio training takes two days after which it is possible to get to work creating custom controls , intuitive touchscreen and mobile device interfaces . By building a library of common systems it is possible to ensure even faster deployments and future expansion .
“ Technology , workspace design , and culture have all evolved and converged on a single inflection point , and we are now a more connected , collaborative , mobile society , says Jeff Singer , executive director of product marketing at Crestron . “ The logical assumption would be that it is much easier to meet , share , and collaborate than ever before . Yet in many ways , communicating has become much more challenging . There are many reasons for this , and now , a simple solution – Crestron Mercury .”
Crestron Mercury is the first all-in-one meeting and collaboration room solution that supports any video conferencing system regardless of location or conferencing service . Combining all the must-have conferencing and collaboration tools in one easy to use console , Crestron Mercury is Bluetooth enabled and includes a precision engineered speaker and 360 ° microphone . Participants can use any soft phone , web conferencing , or UC application such as Skype for Business , to collaborate . In addition , the built in Crestron AirMedia gateway enables secure , wireless presentation on the room display from any device .
Crestron Mercury securely connects to the network for cloud-based provisioning and management , leveraging standard network security protocols . A built-in occupancy sensor supports energy-saving automation as well as collection of room usage data and it connects directly with Microsoft Exchange Server or Crestron Fusion Software to make room scheduling easy .
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42 | September 2017