Features
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FREE App and FREE Pro Graphics included for iOS and Android
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Control equipment via Infra-Red, RS232 or IP
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2-way LIRC IR compatible
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Astronomically-aware timer events
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Built in HTTP/HTTPS Web Server
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Wired and 802.11n Wireless network connectivity
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Audio and 1080p HDMI outputs offer Digital Signage / Media player features
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IR functions can be used with any compatible 3rd party control system / app
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Seamless integration with existing DemoPad software projects
Connectivity ports
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3 x individually addressable Infra-Red output ports
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1 x bi-directional RS232 COM port (optional)
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1 x Infra-Red input port
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1 x HDMI output port/li>
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1 x audio output port/li>
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4 x USB port
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1 x Ethernet LAN port
Thnigs you can do with the CENTRO-8M
The CENTRO-8M is a powerful IP based automation processor, running advanced software developed by our R&D team. It is programmed with our DemoPad Designer software, and gives you complete control over automated and manual functions. Below are some examples of functions you can program the unit to perform automatically, using the advanced features listed:
Powerful IP Networking Capabilities
DemoPad CENTROconnect up to 20 simultaneous client devices (iOS / Android), and communicate with many more control devices through the IP network
Hard button remote control
DemoPad CENTROUse a standard IR remote control button press to activate user-definable functions within the system, just like a button on the app
Astronomically-aware timer events
DemoPad CENTROCustom programming - for example: turn your lights on, 10 minutes after sunset, except on weekends & in the summer
Centrally stored system variables
DemoPad CENTROWhen one user turns a zone on, any other user (including remote ones) also know about it
Programmable audio output
DemoPad CENTROPlay a custom doorbell or security alert sound through your audio system at certain times
Programmable HDMI output
DemoPad CENTROHave another input to your HDMI distrbution system, to show web pages or a photo frame slideshow programatically
Advanced Macros
DemoPad CENTROUses the same powerful logic driven macro generation routines as our control app
Built in Web Server with browser control
DemoPad CENTROStore the DemoPad project on the CENTRO, and allow control through a web browser using the same customisable interface engine as our app
Designed with the future in mind
DemoPad CENTROAdded features will be available with future firmware updates