Remote Technologies Inc (RTI) starts shipping the KX3, a "unique" 3.5-inch in-wall touchpanel keypad ideal for both residential and commercial installations.
The KX3 combines an in-wall touchscreen and a control processor into a customisable and powerful easy to use unit. It is complete with proximity sensor and room status LEDs, while installation options include wired 10/100 Base-T ethernet and wireless ethernet capabilities for viewing video from network security cameras and remote programming updates.
Future firmware updates promise to add direct 2-way control via IP and RS-232, an astronomical clock for time-based events and an embedded 2.4GHz ZigBee antenna for connectivity with RTI wireless remotes.
Further updates should add 6 voltage sensor ports, 4 relays and a camera to accommodate integrate video intercom functionality.
"Our new KX3 in-wall controller is designed to give integrators amazing power and flexibility, while providing the user with an elegant, intuitive control interface," RTI says. "With audio intercom support and other advanced functionality, the KX3 will perform beautifully as part of a larger RTI control system, while commercial settings such as a classroom can take advantage of its built-in control processor for an incredible all-in-one solution."
