In conference rooms, auditoriums, and other applications, it is sometimes desired to integrate Avi-on lighting controls with a touch screen for simplified end user controls, and to integrate lighting with other Audio visual elements.
Due to the wide range of applications, existing systems, and applications, Avi-on does not manufacture a dedicated touch screen device. Avi-on does, however, offer several methods to easily integrate Avi-on controls into other control systems and touch screen products.
This document outlines the methods and recommended applications for each method.
Using the AVI-B-SIM-12-24VDC-EA, a contact input from another control system or touch screen product can trigger a wide variety of functions within the Avi-on system. The SIM is a low cost, 12-24DC powered device that can be placed anywhere within Avi-on BLE Network range of the controlled devices (70ft min). The interface operates fully locally without the need for gateways or internet. Control functions include:
The Avi-on BACNet Link (AVI-BACnet-LINK) allows any number of devices, groups, or scenes to be controlled within a facility using a single BACNet IP link. The BACNet link can be placed anywhere inside the facility that has good connection to the Avi-on BLE Network. The BACNet Link can also report back the dimming status of devices in the room and sensor triggers. The Link operates fully inside the building without the need for other gateways or internet. Control Functions Include:
Avi-on has recently released a web based control capability to turn devices and rooms on and off from a floorplan based web browser interface. To control an area, the user uses the web browser interface to navigate to the area they want to control. The browser is managed by the Avi-on cloud to allow control from any location. An Avi-on RAB LTE is required to connect the local Avi-on BLE network to the Avi-on cloud. Both LTE and Ethernet connectivity are supported.
Deployment is simple. Using the Visual Floor Plan editor, simply import the desired floor plan layout and mark the areas to be controlled in each space.
Visual Floor Plan Control platform is newly released and has an expanding roadmap of features. The following capabilities are currently supported:
