Crestron OnCue perfect For Classroom AV System Control

Grant's Perspective on ... user-friendly and cost-effective AV system control for K-12 classrooms.

Crestron has released the OnCue BPC-8AV system controller that is designed with the K-12 classroom in mind. The OnCue is user-friendly and cost-effective which is key in today's classroom.

The Crestron product web page sums up the features nicely so I have copied and pasted below:

• Ultra-affordable control for a single display device
• Also allows control of source components and other devices
• Compact design mounts in a single-gang wall box
• Affords an attractive and professional appearance
• Features large backlit buttons for easy control in any room
• Affords super-intuitive operation for any user
• Includes interchangeable button caps for flexible configuration
• Allows customizable LED button feedback behavior
• Supports up to 3 IR and 1 RS-232 devices
• Includes built-in IR library for simple out-of-the-box setup
• Allows advanced configuration via easy-to-use software and IR learner/programmer
• Macros enable sophisticated functionality from a single button press
• Enables user passcode protection and automatic projector shutdown

Contact us for more information on the OnCue system or any other AV system control questions you may have. 

 I wish everyone the best of the Holiday Season and look forward to what new technology 2012 will bring.

Grant

AV Control Systems Save Money and the Environment

Grant's Perspective on ... programming upgrades to save electricity and extend projector life.

 “What are you doing for a blog this week?” a co-worker asked me at lunch time today. As I have more work on my plate than anyone can possibly handle, I wondered how to fit it in.  He responded with, “Write about what you’re doing this week”

I quickly realized the programming upgrades I’m currently involved with are worth mentioning.  Reason being?  These upgrades save operation costs and are “green”.

The upgrades to four systems were an extension of a feature that I often build into a control system.  The daily automatic shutdown of the projectors.  Obviously a smart thinking client!  In some systems I have built in two daily shut downs - just in case someone turns it back on.

Now if someone leaves the projector on, which happens very frequently in meeting facilities, the owner of that projector can rest assured it will not run all night.  Even worse, the next day too!  Triply worse, an entire weekend!!! (note the 3 exclamation points).  Running a projection lamp is like putting gas in your car, it’ll eventually run out. It’s an obvious point anyone would want to save gas.  Also, it’s very “green” as they won’t be unnecessarily using electricity and prematurely wearing out equipment.

Saving money and the environment, that is smart thinking.

Grant