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featured products INET-IOEX-IRCOM: infiNET EX® WIRELESS IR/RS-232 CONTROL MODULE A compact and low-cost IR and RS-232 control interface that communicates via the infiNET EX® wireless network. Every installer knows — running wires is a challenge and it adds substantial cost to any project. Crestron® infiNET EX® technology offers a wireless solution for controlling many devices in a home or commercial facility, eliminating the need to cut into walls, fish through insulation, or install expensive conduit just to get a wire to each infiNET EX® Ultra-reliable infiNET EX wireless technology device. provides steadfast 2-way RF communications The INET-IOEX-IRCOM is a very compact and throughout a residential or commercial structure low-cost wireless device that is perfect for use without the need for physical control wiring. in retrofits, historic buildings, or any budget- Employing a 2.4 GHz mesh network topology, conscious application. It provides an IR and each infiNET EX device functions as an expander, RS-232 control interface for video displays, AV passing command signals through to every other components, garage door openers, and other infiNET EX device within range (approximately equipment. Essentially, anything that can be 150 feet or 46 meters indoors), ensuring that controlled using basic serial or IR commands can every command reaches its intended destination be integrated with a Crestron control system using without disruption. the INET-IOEX-IRCOM. It includes two discrete IR ports and one bidirectional RS-232 port, and The INET-IOEX-IRCOM communicates with communicates with the control system via the a Crestron control system via an infiNET EX infiNET EX wireless network, enabling control and Wireless Gateway (model CEN-RFGW-EX or monitoring of the remote equipment without MC3). Up to 100 infiNET EX devices, including Cameo® Wireless Keypads and In-Wall Dimmers having to run wires through walls and ceilings. and Switches, may coexist on a single wireless network, and every device that is added to the network effectively increases the range and stability of the entire network by providing multiple redundant signal paths. Built-in Dynamic Frequency Allocation continuously monitors RF conditions, automatically selecting the clearest channel to prevent interference from neighbouring networks, cordless phones, and microwaves. KEY FEATURES • • • • • • • • A low-cost wireless control interface Eliminates the need to run wire or install conduit Provides 1 RS-232 and 2 IR control ports Communicates via the infiNET EX® wireless network Compatible with Crestron® 2-Series or 3-Series™ control systems Stores frequently-used IR codes on board for fastest response Reports data overflow to the control system Ultra-compact, surface mount design For further information contact Crestron House on: 011 745-8190 THE RACKOON Rackoon: Earning his stripes daily. MAIN FEATURES And there’s a reason this little fella has a twinkle in his eye. With an unrestricted output resolution, full HippoNet compatibility and all the software usability of its bigger relatives you can forgive that cheeky look. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rackoon is a power-packed addition to the Hippotizer server range. This little 1U rackmount rascal gives 6 layers of full 1080p HD playback in a shake of the tail. Boasting all the usual features of Hippotizer’s award winning software, Rackoon integrates with all other Green Hippo servers seamlessly. A loveable and helpful little beast delivering a level of functionality to belie its diminutive stature. Bouncing with feature after feature, Rackoon would be considered pesky were he not so useful. Feed him media and he’ll reward you with an array of tricks. Full geometry control and support for integration into almost any setup via a host of native protocols, plus all the renowned Hippotizer tools for video-mapping and multi-server setups means that this little fella is housetrained and ready to perform tricks that’ll make you love him. Built-in timeline functionality and scheduling features make Rackoon a powerful stand-alone playback device too. PixelMap multiple universes via Ethernet, or even display composite video inputs such as cameras or players on any or all of its six layers. There’s a place in any setup for this little chap. • • • • Single output at 1920 x 1080 Class leading video playback and real-time rendering 6 media layers (4 layers in XFade) PixelMapper with unrestricted number of output universes 1U rackmount case Optional patch panel for professional connections 2 FX engines per layer - 100+ effects per FX engine Frame accurate synchronisation across multiple servers Media Manager with live media updating and WatchFolders ScreenThief for Ethernet video capture Keystone and ScreenWarp for non-linear projection surfaces Soft-edge blending Timeline for stand-alone operation HippoNet External control via DMX / MIDI / TCP-IP / OSC / RS232 / MaNet High performance 3D show visualisation integration via CITP and HMap2 Map to the most complex screen setups using RegionMapper and the award winning VideoMapper Create stunning multi-screen shows with UberPan controller driving upto 4 render modes New visual presets applicable across all layers XFade - Seamlessly switch between clips PROMAG – fourth quarter 2013 17