Extron Optimizes Chatham Conference Center's AV Systems

The agriculture and conference center houses two divisible spaces, an exhibition hall and a conference area. To support the requirements of each space from a central location, XTP solutions and TouchLink Pro touchscreens have been chosen.

Chatham County was looking for a high-performance AV system with intuitive control for its new Agriculture & Conference Center (CCACC). This center is located on the outskirts of Pittsboro (North Carolina) and houses the main buildings, including the Bureau of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Forest Service. It is also one of the largest conference venues in the county offering flexibility to host public and private events.

The approximate 743 square meters of the CCACC include two divisible spaces, an exhibition hall and a conference area. Through the use of sliding walls, The exhibition hall can be configured into three spaces and the conference area into four meeting rooms of equal size.

Retractable sliding walls are self-configuring, with built-in detection functions. At the push of a button, the AV system detects the position of each sliding wall, Identifies and assigns the available sources and display devices for each space, and adjusts AV features with default settings. This AV system supports the room requirements and configuration of each space from a central location.

The integrator was used Strategic Connections to design and install the AV switching and distribution system and opted for the Extron. The switching matrix of 32 was selected×32 XTP II CrossPoint 3200 for its modularity, Versatility and reliability. It's set to 16×16, providing ample scope for future expansion.

Seven XTP CP 4K twisted-pair input and output cards enable video signal extension, Two-way audio and control between the matrix switch in the central equipment room and the various remote sources and display devices, regardless of the configuration of divisible spaces.

Extron twisted-pair XTP transmitters and receivers work with the matrix switch and send signals to remote devices. This XTP II CrossPoint matrix switcher also includes an XTP CP 4o SA output audio card to provide connections to the sound system.

Three DMP Digital Matrix Processors 128 Extron ATs Provide Audio Processing and Dante Network Connectivity. Deliver audio sources to the center's Dante network. In addition to supporting almost 100 Dante flows, Each 12 audio processors×8 Integrates ProDSP technology, mixing and other features that facilitate efficient sound management for the different activities carried out in the configurable spaces of the CCACC. Extron SF 3C LP and SI 26CT ceiling loudspeakers positioned throughout the building, They provide a well-balanced mix of voice reinforcement and music playback.

The TLP Pro 1022M and TLP Pro 520M wall-mount TouchLink Pro touchscreens are strategically installed on fixed walls, allowing familiar, easy-to-use AV system control in installation. Two IPCP Pro IP Link Pro Control Processors 350 work in combination with the touch screens of 10 and 5 inches to control the routing of AV signals, Fonts and Display Devices. Four Apple iPad tablets with the Extron Control app make it easy to manage the system in the facility.

SCI used Extron's Global Scripter to program the control system. They highlighted the power of their IDE – integrated development environment. Provides easy management of functional system intricacies and active device I/O checking among other essential tasks.

likewise, installed a sophisticated divisible room system that ticks all the boxes using Extron XTP signal routing and TouchLink Pro control. Configurable spaces are regularly used for meetings, receptions and exhibitions of different magnitudes. In addition, County officials are very pleased with the success of the new CCACC and its XTP System with programmable AV system control.

"We love using Extron products. The XTP matrix switch is reliable and easy to set up and adjust. In addition, the TouchLink Pro touchscreens and Global Scripter made automating system control for Chatham County a straightforward process.", comments Chris Ferris, Design Engineer, Strategic Connections

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