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Vantage Controls, a brand of Legrand | AV Residential Solutions, announced that it will exhibit its end-to-end human-centric lighting (HCL) solutions at an interactive demonstration at CEDIA Expo 2019. In Legrand | AV's booth 905, the company will showcase load controls, user interfaces including the new EasyTouch Glass, and programming software that comes together to provide precise dimming for tunable light fixtures utilising the Lumenetix araya5 light engine – delivering the benefits of ‘Lighting for Life’ in residential spaces. Intelligent lighting control with LED lamps HCL systems render these conditions indoors by combining intelligent lighting control with tunable LED lamps and fixturesOur internal clocks – or circadian rhythms – are daily cycles of biological activity based on a 24-hour period and influenced by regular variations in the environment, primarily the Earth's natural lighting cycle. We depend on this cycle for hormone production, metabolism, and sleep/wake cycles – basically our entire well-being. The optimal lighting conditions for humans are what we see outside. HCL systems render these conditions indoors by combining intelligent lighting control with tunable LED lamps and fixtures that have the ability to change their colour tone or intensity to match the dynamic range of light. Integration with automated shading systems "'Lighting for Life' means not only enhancing the aesthetics of a space, but the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of its occupants," said Fritz Werder, vice president and general manager of Legrand Residential AV Systems. "Vantage's HCL solutions make it easy for integrators to meet the growing demand for this experience in residential spaces by reducing the complexity of the design, installation, and operation of tunable LED lighting systems. In addition, they offer seamless integration with QMotion's automated shading systems for the optimal balance of natural and artificial light." EasyTouch Glass modular keypad station Vantage's EasyTouch Glass modular keypad station combines powerful functionality with a sleek, contemporary designMaking its debut at CEDIA Expo 2019 is Vantage's new EasyTouch Glass modular keypad station, which combines powerful functionality with a sleek, contemporary design. Available with up to five programmable buttons for different scenes – such as ‘Welcome’, ‘Away’, or ‘Party’ – not only does the EasyTouch Glass allow users to set the lighting in a space with one touch, it can also incorporate control over shades, speakers, garage doors, and more. Completely customisable to each project, the keypad allows installers to mix and match colours for trims, buttons, and faceplates, while an inner-surface ink layering process ensures consistent colour definition and reflectivity. Buttons are laser-engraved in a TrueType font, with the letters illuminated by adjustable RGB backlighting in the user's colour of choice. An ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the backlighting based on the time of day, and users can easily determine which scenes are active based on the button's colour or intensity. DMX-DALI-GATEWAY and InFusion Controller II Also on display at CEDIA Expo 2019 will be Vantage's DMX-DALI-GATEWAY and InFusion Controller II. For today's complex lighting system, the gateway provides 512 DMX channels, as well as 64 channels of DALI control. The Vantage controller is programmed to match the daily sunrise/sunset schedule shift throughout the year that best supports people's natural circadian rhythm based on the location of each installation. The controller integrates with QMotion advanced automated shading solutions for a human-centric experiencearaya5-enabled fixtures that are demonstrated to work with the Vantage controller include LF Illumination, WAC Lighting, and more. Vantage also works well with new LED light sources including Lumsatream low voltage lighting and other innovative colour-tuning manufacturers. In addition, the controller seamlessly integrates with QMotion advanced automated shading solutions for a complete human-centric experience. Equinox glass LCD touchscreen controllers Other highlighted user interfaces will include Vantage's Equinox line of glass LCD touchscreen controllers for a smartphone-type navigation experience, and EasyTouch II keypads with up to five programmable buttons for control of lights and shades individually or in user-defined scenes. To quickly program complete HCL systems, Vantage's Design Center will be on display. The software makes it fast and simple for integrators to configure the intensity, hue, saturation, and correlated colour temperature (CCT) of tunable lighting, while creating automated schedules and timers. At booth 905, visitors will also have an opportunity to experience how all Legrand | AV Residential Solutions brands – Chief, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Nuvo, On-Q, QMotion, SANUS, and Vantage – come together to deliver amazing AV experiences that transform the smart home. The company has also planned sweepstakes and giveaways at its booth, as well as several educational opportunities for integrators.

Luxul, global provider of IP networking solutions for AV integrators, has announced that it will be debuting a new wireless mesh solution at CEDIA Expo 2019. The first of its kind for the CEDIA market, Luxul's Epic Mesh combines a mesh node acting as a router and additional satellite nodes that require no wired link between them. Each node in the network can talk to all the others, forming a point-to-point mesh for fast, reliable, truly wireless internet. Strong connectivity Simple to install, integrators turn one of the two nodes into a router using the Luxul Easy Setup App Providing integrators with flexible installation and placement, the Epic Mesh kit comes with two dual-purpose mesh nodes that can each serve as either a router or a satellite node. Simple to install, integrators turn one of the two nodes into a router using the Luxul Easy Setup App on their iOS or Android smartphone. The app also turns the other node into a satellite node, which is placed around the residence to create a powerful wireless mesh. There is no need to run additional wires; integrators just plug the satellite node into an available outlet. An innovative tri-band (2x2, 2x2, 4x4) antenna array enables two 2x2 bands for client connectivity and a third powerful 4x4 5GHz dedicated backhaul channel to ensure strong connectivity back to the router, so homeowners get fast internet anywhere in the home. WiFi wire mesh solution Luxul leverages the most current technology available with Wave 2, utilising MU-MIMO for this high-performance WiFi mesh solution, and further meets the needs of integrators by providing eight SSIDs for networking flexibility. Additional satellite nodes can be incorporated as needed to accommodate installations of any size, and if one node falls offline, the others still have a path back to the router node, maintaining a connection to the rest of the network. "The Epic Mesh combines the reliability of a Luxul wireless product with the ease of a simple networking solution," said Kevin Hansen, vice president of channel sales at Legrand | AV – Luxul. "For users, this means exceptional wireless performance, while integrators will enjoy easier and faster installation than ever before with our Easy Setup App. Epic Mesh represents a powerful addition to our lineup of networking solutions, and we can't wait to show it off at CEDIA." CEDIA Expo 2019 is taking place Sept. 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Luxul will be exhibiting the Epic Mesh in Booth 905.

Luxul, the innovator of IP networking solutions for AV integrators, announces its technology lineup for CEDIA Expo 2019, taking place September 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In Legrand | AV's booth 905, Luxul will exhibit a wide range of solutions that deliver reliable, high-performance networks in smart homes, including a new wireless mesh solution and cloud remote monitoring and management system; Self-Healing managed Gigabit switches; the next generation of wireless controller technology; ‘Good, Better, Best’ dual-band wireless access points (AP); and dealer tools designed to speed up installations and deliver exceptional WiFi experiences. Advanced network configurations Visitors to the Legrand | AV booth will also be able to get a glimpse of the new Epic Mesh" "The network is an essential element of any connected home, and at CEDIA Expo we'll be highlighting a range of solutions to ensure that it's rock solid — from routers and switches to wireless APs," said Mike Grubb, vice president of marketing at Luxul. "Visitors to the Legrand | AV booth will also be able to get a glimpse of the new Epic Mesh — the first wireless mesh solution designed for the necessities of the CEDIA market. Top it off with educational sessions covering topics such as Wave 2 technology and advanced network configurations, and its shaping up to be an amazing show for Luxul dealers." Making its debut at CEDIA Expo 2019, Luxul's Epic Mesh kit comes with two dual-purpose mesh nodes that can each serve as either a router or satellite. Cloud remote monitoring Simple to install, integrators turn one of the two nodes into a router in under two minutes using the Luxul Easy Setup App. The other becomes the satellite node, which is placed around the residence to create a powerful wireless mesh. There is no need to run additional wires; integrators just plug the satellite node into an available outlet. An innovative antenna design and 4x2x2 antenna array enable two 2x2 client access radios and a powerful 4x4 5-GHz dedicated backhaul channel to ensure strong connectivity back to the router for the delivery of high-speed internet anywhere in the home. Additional satellite nodes can be incorporated as needed to accommodate installations of any size. In addition, Luxul will introduce a new cloud remote monitoring and management solution for integrators. This new solution will be a free service to integrators managing customers' systems remotely, freeing them up from rolling a truck to service a client. PoE-connected devices The units empower integrators with two advanced features: auto-recovery and power scheduling Highlighted managed Gigabit switches featuring self-healing capability will include the 18-port/16 PoE+ L2/L3 AMS-1816P and 12-port/8 PoE+ XMS-1208P. The units empower integrators with two advanced features: auto-recovery and power scheduling. With auto-recovery, devices connected to the switches by PoE are automatically rebooted when they fall offline or become unresponsive. With power scheduling, integrators can trigger the switches to power PoE-connected devices on or off based on any schedule they create within the switch interface. Also on display will be the next-generation XWC-2000 wireless controller, which delivers twice the capacity of its predecessor with support for up to 32 APs for large-scale projects. Newly deployed APs are automatically added for plug-and-play installation, and Luxul's Roam Assist™ technology for active roaming is built into the wireless controller, ensuring mobile devices are always connected to the best AP for the highest performance. Dual-band technology Luxul will also showcase a ‘Good, Better, and Best’ offering of wireless Apex™ APs. For smaller networks where budgets are a concern, Luxul's ‘Good’ XAP-810 is a cost-effective wireless AP offering 802.11ac 2x2 dual-band technology and 5GHz beamforming for data rates up to 1200Mbps. The ‘Better’ XAP-1510 features 802.11ac 3x3 dual-band technology and 2.4 and 5GHz beamforming for data rates up to 1900Mbps throughout a facility. The ‘Best’ XAP-1610 — Luxul's fastest ever — features advanced Wave 2 4x4 MU-MIMO 802.11ac technology and 2.4 and 5GHz beamforming for data rates up to 3167Mbps. Luxul's Easy Setup App allows integrators to install a Luxul wireless router and up to two wireless APs Highlighted dealer tools will include Luxul's Easy Setup App and the company's free network design service (Customer Assurance Program, or CAP). Available as a free download from the Apple and Android stores, Luxul's Easy Setup App allows integrators to install a Luxul wireless router and up to two wireless APs at the same time, in under two minutes, from the convenience of a mobile phone. Wireless network designs Luxul's CAP provides dealers with certified wired and wireless network designs, which are guaranteed to deliver WiFi networks that meet their customers' reliability and performance requirements. Over 2,800 certified networks have been provided to the company's dealer network in the program's first year. Finally, Luxul is excited to wrap up its Tee Shirt Revival — a fun challenge it ran with its followers from July 12 through Aug. 9 — at the show. Show attendees that are ‘caught’ on the floor wearing Luxul swag (i.e. past years' CEDIA shirts, hats, shirts they earned from the Tee Shirt Revival) will be entered to win a backpack stuffed full of Legrand | AV gear with an MSRP value of $1,000. One backpack will be given out per day, for a total of three backpacks to be won throughout the show.