The ICE-HE-DXL Display Control Center is a smart solution for through-the-coax RF display control. It can insert an RF command channel, send data from Display Express software and custom control systems, and host embedded Display Express Lite Web control pages. Control commands are sent over RF as a micro data channel between channels 4 and 5. There's an RF input for two-way operation in old systems. Front-panel menus and a USB port make setup and firmware updates easy. Display Express PCs and control systems can connect via Ethernet, RS-232, or USB. DX Lite control commands work independently of external control ports. The half-rack enclosure can be mounted alone or next to Contemporary Research RF amplifiers and combiners. Display Express Lite is an embedded Web app that can control up to 128 TVs in any number of groups and 24 channels. It's super easy to set up and use on a smartphone or tablet - just tap a group or individual TVs, then tap a channel. Optional Display Express software runs a service on Windows PCs, providing Web pages for system setup, scheduling, and control. You can create any number of customized control panels and assign them to users. The software is fully scalable, able to network over 4,000 TVs across a facility. All features are created by onboard Web pages, no custom programming needed. Custom control systems can connect to the Display Control Center via RS-232 or Ethernet, sending commands via the Contemporary Research ICC-Net protocol to control all TVs through a single control port. This product is great for sports and entertainment venues, commercial and civic facilities, airports, factories, schools, and houses of worship. Key features include receiving commands via RS-232 or Ethernet, networking up to 4,000 TVs through an in-house RF coax system, sending commands to individual devices, zones, or all units, interacting with CR Display Express software, onboard DX Lite software, or custom control systems, and using a front-panel LCD display for setup and status info. Physical specs: 8.5 inches (316mm) wide x 1.75 inches (38mm) high (1RU) x 8 inches (203mm) deep, 1.5 lbs (680 g), aluminum enclosure with durable black powder coat paint, and can be mounted on a shelf or 19” equipment rack with RK1 or RK2EZ rack kits. Front panel has a text display, control buttons, and a mini USB port for firmware updates. Back panel has various control and RF connections, and power connections. It comes with a PS12-500 12 VDC Power Supply and a RKU Universal Rack Mount Kit.
Using the ICE-HE-DXL Display Control Center is straightforward. First, you can use the front-panel menus and USB port to do the initial setup and firmware updates. You can connect Display Express PCs and control systems via Ethernet, RS - 232, or USB. For the Display Express Lite Web app, if you want to control TVs, just use your smartphone or tablet. Tap on a group or individual TVs and then select a channel. When using the optional Display Express software on Windows PCs, you can create custom control panels for different users. Custom control systems can connect via RS - 232 or Ethernet and use the ICC - Net protocol to control all TVs through one port. As for maintenance, keep the device in a clean and dry environment. Regularly check the power supply and all the connections to make sure they are secure. If you need to update the firmware, use the mini USB port on the front panel. When handling the device, be careful not to damage the aluminum enclosure. If you're using it in an old system with the RF input for two - way operation, pay attention to the signal levels and impedance requirements.
