Understanding

Control Room Solutions

for Your Business
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Whitepaper 01 Control Room Overview

01 Control Room Overview

The control room is the space where a system is The visual solution displays information about the overall
controlled to monitor an area for situation awareness, and situation, mainly through a video wall or DVLED solution.
should be structured accordingly. The control room is a
mission-critical environment that needs to operate 24 The control solution consists of controller equipment (a
hours a day, 365 days a year. Since reliability and stable matrix switcher and video wall controller) that controls
operation are required, there are many collateral systems and processes various video and audio signals. It can be
to prevent power or signal failure. connected to the visual solution to form screens with
different layouts.
The control room consists of three main components: a
visual solution that displays the overall area/situation, a Terminal devices (CCTV, servers, IP cameras, set-top boxes,
control solution that processes AV signals, and a variety etc.) can be connected to the control solution by various
of terminal devices that are monitored and controlled. means (HDBaseT, HDMI, DP, DVI, etc.) for real-time
monitoring and control.

Visual Solution
(Video Wall,
DVLED)

Control Solution
(Video Wall
Controller,
Matrix Switcher)

Terminal Devices
(CCTV, Server,
Player,
IP Camera, etc.)

Figure 1 Basic structure of the control room

Control rooms are used for traffic monitoring and management, telecommunications and network operation, utilities and
power plants, command and control, and security and surveillance.

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For traffic monitoring and management, road congestion For utilities and power plants, control rooms are used for
can potentially be reduced by collecting and analyzing real-time monitoring of power and facility operation status,
traffic information. By using high-resolution CCTV or IP such as power plant management, electricity distribution,
cameras installed on the road or sidewalk, traffic and transmission. A control room is connected to central
conditions are monitored in real time. The visual solution servers called the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
suitable for traffic control operates 24 hours a day, and (SCADA) system, which lets you diagnose problems and
you can use a bezel-less video wall or a fine-pitch DVLED make quick decisions by managing and supervising the
that can display road maps and camera images in high facility while viewing the facility configuration diagram.
resolution. Since the SCADA system shows lines, connection
diagrams, and schematic diagrams, the visual solution
should have no bezel and the system needs to transmit
and show that YCbCr 4:4:4 sampling is being used.

Figure 2 Traffic monitoring and management Figure 4 SCADA system screen for utilities and power
plants

For telecommunications and network operation, a variety In command and control rooms, various real-time videos,
of real-time information can be shown – such as network sound, and multimedia data are shared and rapid situation
transmission, network traffic of base stations, number of response from the battlefield is required to quickly and
simultaneous users, and so on – through central servers accurately handle field situations. Source video of the
for easy identification. The status of the nationwide combat scene, combat mission-based databases, detailed
network and the network availability level can also be and accurate 2D and 3D terrain maps, and height data
displayed. must be visualized and viewable at a glance.

The visual solution for telecommunications and network A visual solution suitable for command and control should
operation should be available for 24 hours a day and operate 24/7 and should be capable of smooth
should not interfere with the configuration of network reproduction of the dynamic motion in battlefields, 2D
equipment or displaying traffic information. For example, and 3D terrain elevation representation, and high-
when showing a network configuration with lines, the resolution representation of real terrain through satellite
bezel can obstruct the image. Therefore, you need a visual imagery. It should also be able to accurately display the
solution to meet your visual display requirements. situation in the field with detailed color representation.

Figure 3 Telecommunications and network operation Figure 5 Command and control

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Whitepaper 02 Control Room Trends

Security and surveillance control rooms are spaces where

immediate decision-making is performed for security
issues, accidents, and other field issues. People can use
equipment and systems with image processing technology
and real-time image acquisition in order to identify
criminals through facial recognition from input sources
such as IP cameras, or monitor intrusion into certain areas
through sensors.

For a visual solution suitable for security and

surveillance, you can use a video wall with high
resolution and color representation, or DVLED.
Figure 6 Security and surveillance

02 Control Room Trends

With the advancement of IT and signal transmission In the past, we have produced ultra-large screens for visual
technology, it has become easier to construct a centralized solutions in control rooms by tiling a video wall and using
control room that can collect data and signals in one place. displays with a thick bezel (3.5mm or more), or by using a
And, with the development of remote control and DLP display. Nowadays, however, the LG Video Wall, with a
communication technology, the need for centralized control near-seamless 0.44mm bezel, is increasingly being used
rooms is gradually increasing. In addition, the demand for a for big screens in control rooms.
small war room with video walls installed, where a small
number of top management personnel make major In addition, with the development of DVLED technology
decisions, is also increasing. and the falling price of LED chips, there has been an
increasing use of fine-pitch DVLEDs for the visual solution
in control rooms.

As anxiety over terrorism and disaster increases and

situation detection technology develops, the control scale
is gradually increasing, including the size of the video wall
or screen in the control room. Although the size of the
space has not changed much, the number of displays in
the same space has more than doubled. Additionally,
software breakthroughs mean that control technology will
also evolve by the use of virtual reality.

As 4K cameras have become more and more popular, 4K

signal transmission equipment has developed rapidly, and
demands for high-resolution visual solutions are
increasing. In addition, since multi-angle pictures can be
taken with miniaturized cameras and drones, and the real-
time signal transmission of such has become possible,
their usage in the field is increasing, for example, with US
police drones and personal action cams. This is expected
to increase demand for signal transmission equipment and
high-definition displays, and to create demand for
upgrading the control room in the long term.

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03 Features According to Control Room Size

Control rooms can be categorized as large, medium, or small, according to the size of their visual solutions. A large control
room will have a video wall with an expandable space ratio of M × N, in other words, an unlimited number of tiled displays.
Medium control rooms have a limited expandable space for their video walls, with a ratio of 2 × N or 3 × N, so, two or three
displays can be installed vertically, but an unlimited number of displays horizontally. Finally, a small control room will have an
expandable space of 2 × 2 or 3 × 3.

Large Control Room

LG defines a large control room generally as having a A large control room’s ultra-large, attention-grabbing
floor-to-ceiling height of at least 5 meters, emphasizing screen can build trust for your VIP customers. The control
the viewing angle of the visual solution, which should be room should provide flexible installation and layout for the
clearly visible at a distance. In addition to the situation video wall with scalability and mobility of the installed
room, there is normally a separate room for briefings. A equipment, and necessary management convenience. In
large telecom network operation center is a typical addition, it should be possible to expand the screen
example of a large control room., without limit, and the control room systems should also be
expanded accordingly. To show critical and important
information on the screen, visibility for the user should be
increased by delivering accurate and clear picture quality.

LG’s Video Wall products, such as the SVH7E (0.44mm

bezel) or VH7E (0.9mm bezel), can be used as the visual
solution in a large control room. Alternatively, fine-pitch
DVLEDs can be used, such as LG’s LAPE series (with 1.5,
2.0, or 2.5mm pixel pitch).

Major features include fast and reliable digital video and

audio switching, video signal distribution for a variety of
AV sources, and complete modular architecture design for
stability and high performance. They can be configured as
matrix switchers and video wall controllers with a variety
Figure 7 Large control room
of AV source input processing.

HDMI Wired network

Network
switch

Set-top
box

4K media player Matrix Video wall Wall control Agent PCs IP cameras Camera DB
(3G-SDI, RGB, DVI, HDMII, etc.) switcher controller PC server

Figure 8 Major system configuration of a large control room

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Medium Control Room

LG defines medium control rooms as those having a floor- For the medium control room, the limited space should be
to-ceiling height of 2.7–3 meters, with the screen installed used efficiently by placing displays accordingly. In addition,
higher than 1.5 meters above the floor to be viewed easily the visualization of data to be shown on the medium-sized
when the control personnel are seated. Due to the limited display should be done easily and smoothly, and an
floor-to-ceiling height, the video wall will be at least two, integrated environment of AV solutions and IT solutions
but no more than three displays high. A corporate security should also be provided. In an emergency situation, the
control room is an example of a typical medium control video wall can also be used as a communication device for
room. quick decision-making based on the information available
in the control room, and the current situation should be
shown to many people simultaneously.

The 2 × N or 3 × N video wall models proposed by LG are

the 55SVH7E (0.44mm bezel) and the 49/55VH7E (0.9mm
bezel).

Major features include fast digital video and audio

switching similar to the large control room, video signal
distribution for a variety of AV sources, and complete
modular architecture design for expandability. They also
use an integrated hybrid wall controller system based on IP
Figure 9 Medium control room video streaming and video cables.

4000mm

1000mm

55-inch
Display wall

500mm

86mm

600mm

900mm

1550mm 1550mm

850mm Desk height

+
Monitor height
495mm

Figure 10 Medium control room display installation height

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HDMI Wired network

Network switch

Set-top box

4K media player Video wall Wall control PC Agent PCs IP cameras Camera
controller DB
server
Figure 11 Major system configuration of a medium / small control room

Small Control Room

In a small control room, a 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 video wall, which Although stand-alone controllers are compact and can be
is smaller than the medium control room’s, can be cost-effective, they are not expandable. However, it must
installed, or a single 98-inch display. provide cost savings and convenience for users in terms of
installation and maintenance. The screen must have a
Small control rooms have relatively little space compared multi-window layout and various configuration functions for
to large and medium rooms, so the space should be showing content.
maximized by using a more compact display. Typically, a
group of people each perform a number of different tasks
in small control rooms, so a compact solution and an
optimized operating environment should be provided.

By working together closely, a group of people can make

decisions through mutual communication in a narrow
space. The data visualization screen must be provided
seamlessly on the small display.

The 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 video wall models proposed by LG are

the 55SVH7E (0.44mm bezel) and 49/55VH7E (0.9mm
bezel), as well as the 98UH5E, which is a large, UHD
display.

Figure 12 Small control room

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Whitepaper 04 Key Considerations for Control Rooms

04 Key Considerations for Control Rooms

Selecting the optimal solution for the control room requires expert technical knowledge that can simultaneously consider
the ergonomics for the staff, convenience for operators, various content, budget and space constraints, use of the visual
solution and control system, power and signal redundancy, and reliability.

First, we will take a look at what to consider when selecting You can choose between a matrix switcher and a video
a visual solution. wall controller as your major video control solution in the
control room.

You need to decide whether to use a video wall or DVLED A matrix switcher can set the route of multiple AV input
according to the content that will be shown on the devices (media players, cameras, DVD players, etc.) to
control room screen. If you need to show a connection multiple AV destination devices (LCD displays, LED displays,
diagram of components using lines, such as using SCADA, videoconferencing codecs, projectors, etc.). These input
then a DVLED will be a suitable solution rather than video and output devices are connected to matrix switcher
walls with bezels. inputs and outputs through various standards, such as
DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, RGB, 3G-SDI, HD component, S-
The size of the visual solution should be decided after video, or composite video signals. Modular expansion (8
considering the size of the control room and the inputs × 8 outputs, 16 inputs × 16 outputs, 32 inputs ×
possibility of installing the display at least 1.5 meters 32 outputs, etc.) can be used to expand to the required
above the floor. number of inputs and outputs. The matrix switcher
switches input signals through one-to-one mapping and
The brightness of the video wall or DVLED should be 500– connects to other outputs.
1500 nits, depending on the lighting environment. The
location of the lighting in the control room should also be IN 1 OUT 1
considered, and there may be a need for haze option to
reduce glare from the display surface.
IN 2 OUT 2
The pixel pitch of the DVLED must be decided by taking
into account the visual distance of the control room IN 3 OUT 3
screen and the controller. The maximum pixel pitch where
individual pixels cannot be visually identified from the IN 4 OUT 4
observation site must be selected. In general, 1.5mm,
2.0mm, and 2.5mm pitch should be used in the control IN 5 OUT 5
room, and an appropriate pitch should be proposed
according to the amount of space available in the room. Figure 13 Concept of matrix switcher

Second, we will take a look at what to consider when Video wall controllers control each display in the video
selecting the control system. wall. They enable output to multiple displays, and the
entire screen can be controlled and adjusted in a variety
Selecting equipment depends on the purpose of the control of layouts and configurations. By using a video wall
room as well as how many devices are coming into the input controller, you can scale images over the whole screen or
source. In general, video wall controller equipment that convert multiple images into PIP (Picture-In-Picture), as
enables various screen layouts should be used. If there are well as switch content and use various configurations. In
many various input sources, it will be difficult to configure general, administrators can manage the configuration and
your system with only a video wall controller, so a matrix content of the video wall. General types of video wall
switcher should be used in that case. controllers can be hardware-based, PC-based, or
software-based, and a device called the video wall
In addition, if there is a considerable distance between a processor will handle the video content.
terminal device and control server, various interfaces must
be considered. The video wall processor is an advanced signaling router
that can take several inputs and create or synthesize one
If the distance between an IP camera and the server is
image and display it to a synchronized video wall. Note,
100 meters, signals can be transmitted at high speed
however, that the border between the video wall
without loss by using HDBaseT. Or, if the distance is
controller and the video wall processor has recently
several kilometers, fiber-optic cable should be considered.
become ambiguous, making them compatible with each
Depending on the various types of terminal devices, the
other within the same equipment. It can also be regarded
optimum solution should be designed considering the
as having the same function with the video wall controller
performance of the signal transmission equipment and
because the functions are integrated.
controllers in the control room.

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05 Visual Solutions for Control Rooms

Video Wall

The video wall product is a basic specification that determines how easily the thickness of the bezel can make a large
screen configuration look seamless.

The LG Video Wall can configure a large screen with a combined. 0.88mm bezel-to-bezel (0.44mm bezel for each display),
so the gap between displays appears to be a thin line compared to existing video walls. Therefore, it is highly suited as a
visual solution for control rooms because it has almost no restriction when showing content across multiple displays.

Figure 14 Bezel size comparison - Images are for illustrative purposes only

To use the video wall as a large screen, the uniformity of To improve the uniformity of brightness between the
brightness within a single panel and between multiple panels, we have applied the “Smart Calibration” function –
panels is extremely important. an automatic calibration adjustment algorithm between
products using the optical data of the panel and the
By applying the brightness and color adjustment algorithm, internal illuminance sensor – and improved the adjustment
LG Video Wall’s uniformity within the panel has improved convenience as well as shortened the calibration time.
by more than 95%, resulting in more than 95% brightness
uniformity in the entire video wall.

As Is 91.4% To Be 95.9%

Figure 15 Brightness uniformity – Figure 16 Smart Calibration: Adjusting

LG model 55SVH7F the brightness uniformity between panels -
Images are for illustrative purposes only

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The SVH7E series features a 0.44mm bezel, maximizing If you sign up for Signage365Care, the optional and
the visibility of your content. 0.44mm EVEN BEZEL and supplemental cloud service solution provided by LG, you
0.88mm BEZEL-TO-BEZEL have been verified by Nemko – can handle maintenance quickly and easily. Fault diagnosis
a global organization that tests and certifies electronic and remote control services enable stable operation.
equipment.
Rear-projection cubes in control rooms have a light source
In general, large screens are positioned above human eye engine sealed in a small box. When the image is created by
level, providing uniform brightness and image quality from this engine and is shot as light, it is reflected on the
any angle. The SVH7E series can meet this condition. screen through the mirror and becomes visible.

When configuring a large screen, low uniformity of As a rear-projection cube is much thicker than a video wall,
brightness close to the video wall’s bezel makes the edges you need at least 1 meter of space on the back. Also, a
of the screen look darker, so brightness uniformity is a cube cannot be hung on the wall because of its weight,
very important consideration when selecting a video wall. but a video wall is much lighter and is able to be wall-
The SVH7E series’ uniformity has been enhanced even at mounted. An advantage of the cube is that you can hardly
the four corners of the display, creating a vivid, consistent see the bezel, whereas you can see a very thin bezel on
color while maintaining luminance uniformity throughout the video wall. On the other hand, cubes require a
the screen. separate cooling system due to the generation of high
temperatures. In terms of consumables, however, a cube
By using the remote control, the color temperature of the costs less than a video wall, so using it saves maintenance
display can be adjusted in 100K units. The SVH7E series also costs.
features the “Smart Calibration” function, improved
adjustment convenience, and shortened calibration time, as The key buying factors (KBF) of video walls are color
mentioned above. calibration, bezel size, screen resolution, serviceability, and
power supply.
By using a LAN daisy chain, you can update the firmware
that executes commands to control and monitor the video
wall.

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DVLED

Figure 18 Pixel pitch selection according to the proper viewing

distance

The key specifications of DVLED screens in control rooms are Control rooms are located within a closed indoor space, so
pixel pitch, brightness, screen resolution, lifetime, a brightness of 300–1000 nits is sufficient.
power/signal redundancy, and installation/maintenance
convenience. The resolution can be determined by analyzing the space
of the control room, considering the size of the space and
Pixel pitch is the distance between the center of one pixel pixel pitch, and that the DVLED screen should be at least
and the center of an adjacent pixel. The pixel pitch can be 1.5 meters above the floor. Once the dimension of the
chosen when the distance between the operator in the space where the DVLED to be installed is determined,
front control room and the screen itself is such that the pixel pitch will be used to determine the resolution.
operator cannot see the individual pixels.

Screen Width(mm) Height(mm)

Resolution Pixel Pitch(mm) Pixel Pitch(mm)

Figure 19 Screen resolution

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The typical lifetime of a DVLED is usually more than Driven by LG’s display technology, content is reproduced
50,000 hours, so the warranty lasts for almost six years smoothly with a high refresh rate of 3,840Hz. The flicker-
even when it is run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This free image prevents black bars while shooting video, as
means you can fully refurbish to a new IT system after six well as fatigue and blurred vision for the control room
years of continuous usage. Nowadays, DVLED products with operator.
a lifetime of 100,000 hours are being released, so they
can potentially be used for more than 10 years. The LAPE series comes with a versatile 4K system
controller to simplify system configuration on high-
Because the control room is a mission-critical resolution canvas platforms. The controller also has a
environment, power/signal redundancy is very important. built-in scaler on top of a high-performance media player.
Even if there is a problem with the power supply, it should
be able to operate using a backup. Moreover, even if there LG’s new management control software platform “LED
is a problem with the signal supplied on the large screen, Assistant” provides easy screen management.
you should be able to view the content on the rest of the
modules – excluding the LED module with the problem – If you sign up for Signage 365 Care, LG’s optional and
via a different signal delivery system. supplemental cloud service solution, you can handle
maintenance work quickly and easily. For fault diagnosis
Installation and maintenance convenience are very and remote control services, the LED display status is
important factors in selecting DVLEDs. It is not managed remotely.
recommended from the perspective of space efficiency to
place over 60cm of the cat work space in the wall where On existing large and heavy cabinet-based installations,
the large screen of the control room is to be installed. LED dot defects can occur. In the LAPE series, however, a
Therefore, we generally prefer DVLED products that can much smaller and lightweight LDM-based installation is
enable complete installation and maintenance. introduced, providing extraordinary, unmatched ease of
handling. The unit frame of the LAPE series has been
LG’s DVLED products have an advantage considering the carefully designed to match the flatness of the screen.
key specs mentioned above and provide DVLEDs that are
optimal for the control room. Each LDM has 20 Z-axis alignment points for ultra-fine
plane alignment. The LAPE series is front-mounted,
The LAPE series has a pixel pitch lineup of 1.0mm, 1.5mm, enabling front service access. As such, the user does not
2.0mm, and 2.5mm, which is optimal for the control room need space for rear access, enabling a sophisticated
and can be adjusted to optimum brightness depending on screen design that maximizes space.
the control room environment. With a typical lifetime of
over 100,000 hours and a power/signal redundancy The key buying factors (KBF) of DVLED screens are pixel
system, it can be used with confidence, and the front pitch, brightness, serviceability, size, reduced noise (no
mounting/maintenance function has enhanced installation fan), and less heat.
convenience.

The specially designed flexible LED display module (LDM)

supports true concave and convex curvature of up to
1,000R. This greatly improves design flexibility, giving
users the ability to experience a true curved screen.
Thanks to LG’s unique “Dynamic Contrast Algorithm,” the
LAPE series offers vivid and unique picture quality through
the detailed description of colors. The 16-bit color
processing provides a higher grayscale level to display
different depths and densities of color naturally with
virtually no distortion, therefore providing more realistic
and sophisticated content.

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06 Control System Solutions for Control Rooms

6.1 Crestron

Matrix Switcher – Crestron DM Series Video Wall Controller – Crestron HD-WP-4K-401-C

The DM series is a matrix switcher lineup including the The HD-WP-4K-401-C model is a 4K multi-window video
DM-MD 32 X 32, 64 X 64, and 128 X 128 models, processor with HDBaseT and HDMI output. Up to four
providing fully modular and expandable DigitalMedia video sources can be shown simultaneously on a single HD,
matrix switching and ultra-fast digital video and audio Ultra HD, or 4K display. It supports auto view, quad view,
signal switching functions. It performs lossless HD multi- parallel view, PIP (Picture-In-Picture) view, and full screen
signal distribution on various types of AV sources. It also view, as well as 4 HDMI and 4 USB input connections,
supports SD, HD, UHD, 2K, 4K, and computer signals with with input 1 and input 2 supporting 4K and input 3 and
advanced HDCP support as well as EDID resolution input 4 supporting 2K resolution. It also supports
management, CEC signal management, and USB signal simultaneous Mirrored HDMI® and HDBaseT® outputs,
routing, including integrated Ethernet switch, and is HDCP 2.2-compliant.
simultaneous 7.1 and stereo audio, and H.264 streaming.
The HDBaseT output is compatible with DM receivers,
By using a DM series matrix switcher, you can configure switchers, and Crestron RL® 2 and DM-DGE-200-C
the video/audio system that meets various models.
requirements of your clients in a stable manner. The DM
series with its I/O port expandability and high modularity Parallel HDMI and HDBaseT outputs provide flexible
can accommodate a wide variety of digital sources, connection to display devices and other equipment, and up
including 4K60Hz 4:4:4 HDR and analog sources. You can to 4K is supported via 4 HDMI inputs. Fully automated,
also integrate copper, fiber, and IP streaming in a single easy-to-use operation can be realized without the control
chassis. system and integration with the control system can
enable more advanced operation and customization.

DM-MD8X8

HD-WP-4K-401-C

Figure 20 Major system configuration diagram of the Crestron DM series (DM-

MD8X8)

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6.2 Extron

Matrix Switcher – Extron XTP II CrossPoint Series Video Wall Controller – Quantum Ultra

The XTP II CrossPoint series includes the 6400 and 3200 Quantum Ultra video processor models include the
models, which are multi-format matrix switchers with Quantum Ultra 610 and 305. Designed to be expandable
modular designs. for a variety of display systems, the Quantum Ultra can
also handle 4K60Hz video wall processing. It can be
This multi-format refers to various signal types as the XTP configured with a modular design architecture that
II CrossPoint series supports various digital video inputs accommodates a wide range of input and output devices.
and outputs such as analog, DVI, HDMI, and SDI. Choosing It is a processor that can manage multiple video walls with
a model from the XTP II CrossPoint series would be a different resolutions and different layouts.
long-distance solution (over 100 meters), and twisted-pair
cable or fiber-optic cable can be used. In addition, direct control via RS-232 and Ethernet can be
performed. It is designed for mission-critical environments
The maximum expandable size is 64 × 64 (4 × 4 per card and 24/7 usage. The Quantum Ultra has four input and
as modular architecture). This equipment is mainly used in four output per board. It also supports both landscape and
the control room. portrait video wall output, with the 610 model supporting
a height of up to 6U with 10 slots and the 305 model
The XTP II CrossPoint series supports color depths of supporting a height of up to 3U with five slots.
4096 × 2160 (60Hz) 4:4:4 16-bit and 3840 × 2160
(60Hz) 4:4:4 16-bit. The 3200 model has eight input and
eight output slots, while the 6400 model has 16 of each.
The supported video input signals are HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI,
RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, RsGsBs, YUV, S-video, Composite
video, XTP twisted pair, and XTP fiber. The supported
video output signals are HDMI, DVI, XTP twisted pair, and
XTP fiber.

The XTP II CrossPoint series is an AV platform that

supports HDMI 2.1, which can be installed by selecting
from among various I/O boards. In addition, end-to-end 4K,
HDCP 2.2-compliant twisted pair switching and
transmission, and 4K switching and transmission through
fiber are provided with user-friendly control software.

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HDMI HDMI

HDMI

4K Satellite Receiver

Extron
4K Satellite Receiver Quantum Ultra 610
Ultra-high Bandwidth
4K Videowall Processor
Ethernet
4K Satellite Receiver

Control
4K Satellite Receiver LAN Ethernet
Ethernet
Media Extron
LAN TLP Pro 1025T
PC Ethernet 10” Tabletop
TouchLink Pro
Ethernet Touchpanel

PC Extron IPL Pro S1

IP Link Pro Control
Traffic Cameras Processor
(100+locations)

Figure 21 Major configuration of the Extron Quantum Ultra

system

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6.3 Lightware 6.4 VuWall

Matrix Switcher – Lightware 25G Hybrid Series Video Wall Controller – VuWall VuScape Series

As matrix switchers that support fast processing speeds As shown in the figure below, the VuScape controller
of 25 gigabits per second, Lightware 25G Hybrid models located at the center has 12 outputs. Among them,
are designed to provide a future-proof platform for the outputs 1–6 are connected to a 6 × 4 video wall with 55″
transmission of existing standard video formats, signal screens, with each HDMI output connected to a 2 × 2
switching, and various signal management. Video, sound, section within the video wall. Outputs 7–10 are each
Ethernet, USB KVM, IR, CEC, and RS-232 signals can be connected to a 65″ monitor in a 4-monitor configuration
controlled simultaneously on a single system. via individual HDMI extensions through the network.

The VuScape controller receives input signals from four

mobile devices (see bottom of image) via the network,
Matrix Switcher – Lightware MX or MX2 Series two direct HDMI connections, three HDMI encoders (see
right of image) via the network, and one Internet
The MX series matrix switcher is a modular and expandable connection (see top of image) via the network. The
DVI and HDMI switcher with outstanding performance, VuScape series of video wall controllers includes the
offering detailed models of five frame sizes. Moreover, VS400, VS560, and VS640 models, which are hybrid wall
various modular frame sizes from 9 × 9 to a maximum of controllers based on IP video streaming and video cable.
80 × 80 can be used for input and output, so you can 4K video signal and true color image processing are
customize the matrix configuration with your desired available, and they have various image conversion effects,
number of inputs and outputs. and the IP decryption module enables IP stream
decryption. Also, by supporting standard Windows
Unlike the MX series, the MX2 series is a standalone applications, users can operate the functions with
matrix switcher. It supports 4K UHD-based HDMI 2.0, but familiarity and can save content that requires playback to
it is not modular. an internal storage device.

The VuScape series of controllers features up to 64 inputs

and outputs; the ability to configure, and show data from,
multiple desktop surfaces; synchronized output of up to
1024 megapixels; universal multi-format input; 24-bit true
color image processing at full frame rate; and HDCP
support.

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Figure 22 Major configuration of a VuScape controller

Model VuScape V5120 VuScape V5280 VuScape V5400 VuScape V5560 VuScape V5640
Hardware
Intel® Xeon E5 / 8G8 RAM
240GB SSD Drives with optional RAID
Up to two network ports
Standard of redundant power supply
Windows operating system
Inputs
Up to 12x Up to 28x Up to 40x Up to 56x Up to 64x
Outputs
Up to 12x Up to 28x Up to 40x Up to 56x Up to 64x
Deciding
Up to 100x D1 Up to 250x D1 Up to 1000x D1 Up to 1000x D1 Up to 1000x D1
streams streams streams streams streams

Figure 23 Major specs by model in the VuScape series

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6.5 Datapath

Video Wall Controller – Datapath VSN Series Video Wall Controller – Datapath VSN400,
VSNMicro 600, iolite 600, iolite 12i

As shown in Figure 24, Datapath’s video wall controllers With fewer slots, the VSN400 and VSNMicro 600 are
can support various source types: physical sources such as designed for smaller mission-critical environments
desktop captures and video cameras; IP streams such as IP (Control Rooms). The VSN400 is a standard 4U 19”
cameras; in-network encoded sources including both chassis, while the VSNMicro 600 is a compact, quiet
desktops and individual application windows; web pages; chassis that may be placed near operators instead of a
local applications; and local media. separate AV equipment room.

A single system can support up to 48 FHD60 outputs. Datapath’s lower-cost iolite 600 and iolite 12i models are
Within this range, multiple walls of different most suitable for non-mission-critical environments. The
configurations can be created. The figure below provides iolite 600 has six slots and can accommodate up to 24
three configuration examples – 4 x 3 and 3 x 2 walls of outputs. The small form factor and extreme low noise
displays in landscape and a 3 x 1 wall of displays in mean this model is often placed near the video wall, in the
portrait. same room as operators. While also quiet enough to be
placed near users, the iolite 12i is rack mountable for easier
Datapath’s “Wall Control 10” software enables users to installation in AV equipment rooms. Uniquely, the iolite 12i
easily and flexibly create and switch between various is equipped with integrated graphics outputs: 12 HDMI
content patterns, and to independently control multiple ports each up to FHD, and three DisplayPort ports each
video walls from a single interface. It also supports up to 4K. There are two slots available for Datapath video
command line interface for use with external controllers. capture or IP decoder cards.

All VSN controllers are standard 4U 19” chassis with dual

redundant power supplies as default or optional, designed
for large and medium-scale mission-critical environments
(Control Rooms). The VSN9 & VSN11 series offer multiple
options for system processor and storage, as well as the
number of slots available for Datapath’s graphics, video
capture, or IP decoder cards. For larger projects, the
number of slots available can be increased by connecting
VSN900X and VSN1100X expansion chassis. See the
product table in Figure 25 below.

All systems are custom built and come with Windows 10

pre-installed. The modular/expandable design allows
customers to add further graphics, video capture, or IP
decoder cards, or even additional expansion chassis, to
increase post-installation system capabilities.

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Video Signals
(DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, etc.)

Control Multiple Walls of Different

Configurations From One System

Video
Source

Video
Local Application
Desktop Media Server Video CLI / API Source
Captures Captures Cameras Supported for Optional
Video
Use of External Controller Source

IP Streams
(H, 264, etc.)

Video Source IP Camera IP Camera

IP Camera
Video Video Video Web Page
Source Source Source IP Camera

IP Cameras IP Steaming
Servers

Local Sources
Local Applications, Web Pages
Local Media (Video files, etc.)
Local Video Playback
In-network Sources Key:
In-network Application Windows
In-network Desktops External Controller
Media Server Captures
Video Cameras • Place Windows Anywhere
• Picture-In-Picture
Desktop Captures
• Overlapped Windows
IP Cameras • Carousel Windows
IP Streaming Servers
In-network Desktops
In-network In-network In-network Application
Application Windows Desktops
Windows

Figure 24 Major configuration of a VSN controller

Standard 19" 4U chassis Processor Windows OS

4-Slot System 4 Intel® Core i5 5 First Gen, Windows 7 0
9-Slot System 9 Intel® Core i3 7 Second Gen, Windows 10 LTSB 2
11-Slot System 11 Intel® E3 Xeon 8
Dual Intel® Quad Core Xeon 9

Product Table
Windows 10 systems with RPSU (redundant power supply) as standard or upgrade option

Processor Intel Corei5 Intel Corei7 Single Intel E3 Xeon Dual Intel E5 Xeon

Compact and powerful chassis

VSNMicro 600 VSNMicro 600
VSNMicro 600 (6 Slot) (Corei5 as standard) (Corei7 upgrade)

Standard 19" 4U chassis

VSN400 VSN400
VSN400 (4 Slot) (Corei5 as standard) (Corei7 upgrade)

VSN 9 Series* (9 Slot) VSN972 VSN982

VSN 11 Series* (11 Slot) VSN1172 VSN1182 VSN1192

* Can increase available slots by using VSN900X and VSN1100X expansion chassis

Figure 25 Major specs of video wall controllers in the VSN series

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6.6 Userful

Video Wall Controller – Userful Zero Client

The Zero Client solution from Userful is an IP streaming- It supports zone type, multiple-window layout, PIP
based video wall controller solution that is inexpensive, and (Picture-In-Picture), and a preset switching function. It
the UI of the software is convenient and easy to use. It can control the source displayable on the video wall
consists of a Zero Client box to attach to each display and a through a web browser and interact with output display
PC server for streaming. It can be configured with two accordingly. The model name of the Zero Client solution is
solution methods: cloud and on-premise management. It N420, and the recommended server models are the HP
performs IP video streaming in a gigabit infrastructure Prodesk 600 Series, Dell Optiplex XE2, and Acer
environment. The web-based GUI makes it easy to map VM6630G.
the video source onto the output video wall and display
the various sources on the screen anytime, anywhere.

Network zero client

receiver at each
display

Through
the cloud

1
PC/server
Standard Ethernet
switch
For up to 100+
Video wall displays
Within
the LAN
Control your video wall, invoke
presets and interact with it in
real time through a browser
Add virtually unlimited content inputs from just about any source

Local Desktops Video and Multiple Independent Additional Sources Local or

Signage Content Browser Sessions Network Based

8K Real-time Network
Camera Feed Streaming
TV
Scheduled Up to 8K Managed
through Source video through
the cloud the cloud
Over the Media Multiple HDMI DVR
network… Run directly on the PC
Player & SDI Inputs
…or HDMI capture
(1080p or 4K) And many more…

Figure 26 Major configuration of the Userful solution

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