Control4 Drivers

Control4 Drivers

Control4 Drivers for WolfPack Matrix Systems

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Control4 Drivers are now available for WolfPack Modular and Fixed Matrix Systems. HDTV Supply is pleased to announce that we have recently added Control4 RS232 and IP Drivers to support our WolfPack™ family of Matrix Systems that uses the RS232 or LAN port as the control method. The Control4 drivers will work with any Control4 hardware that supports OS version 2.51 and higher and is backwards compatible for about 3 to 4 years as most systems are now running OS 3.0. Setting up a Control4 system is usually not a DIY job and requires that you may have to go through an authorized Control4 dealer so contact Control4 for one in your area.

The Two Way Drivers have two versions.

  1. The first is via the matrices RS232 port.
  2. The second supports integration via the matrices LAN (TCP/IP) port which means you only have to have the matrix on the same IP network as the Control4 system! No serial cable needed, although that is supported if you desire.

The 2-way versions are located at Control4's Drivercentral.com for $99.00. In addition to the obvious input and output switching, we have also implemented device specific commands so you can save and recall presets and scenes.

Most of HDTV Supplys modular matrix systems are controllable directly through a Control4 SR-250 handheld remote or their Touchpad. The equipment we used to write and test the one-way drivers were the Control4 EA-1 Controller and the Control4 SR-250 remote control. Talk to your Control4 installer about their iOS/Android control app that essentially mimics the layout of the onscreen interface and higher-priced touch-pad controllers. If your Control4 control box is connected to your home network then you can launch the app, sign into your Control4 account and get all the system and automation control right there on your phone or tablet, from anywhere in the house for a fee.

HDTV Supply has two different Control4 drivers, Basic and Advanced...

Basic: The Basic RS232 driver controls only the Ins and Outs of the matrix and is what most users buy. It does not give feedback to the controller of the command being accepted. It is switching control only. It is very simple and has been tested thoroughly with a Control4 C4-HC250 Automation Controller and our matrices operate flawlessly.

For Control4 drivers for the 4x4 and 8x8 matrix Switchers go to Control 4 Drivers for 4x4 and 8x8.

Please ask for them when you buy your matrix as they are free.

Advanced: These are located at Control4's Drivercentral.com. These Advanced drivers control not only the Ins and Outs of the matrix but gives feedback of the command being accepted to the controller as it is a 2-way driver. It does Input and Output switching with feedback, Save preset/scenes and Recall preset/scenes. This is handy when buying our Modular Matrix Switchers with internal Video Walls processors. Call 833-WOLFPACK for more information if you need it.

6 - Examples of WolfPack 4K HDMI Matrix Systems having Control4 Drivers...

$600 - CLICK WolfPack 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher

$999 - CLICK WolfPack 16x16 HDMI Matrix Switcher

$2,400 - CLICK WolfPack 16x16 HDMI Matrix Switch w/Video Wall, Scaling, Separate Audio, Apps & 100ms Switching

$1,350 - CLICK WolfPack 4K 18-18 HDMI Matrix Switch

$4,950 - CLICK WolfPack 4K 9x18 HDMI Matrix HDBaseT Switcher with 18-4K HDBaseT POE Receivers

$9,350 - CLICK WolfPack 4K 18x36 HDMI Matrix HDBaseT Switcher with 36-4K HDBaseT POE Receivers

...with more seen at WolfPack 4K HDMI Modular Matrix Switchers

NOTE 1: The Control4 drivers are licensed to each matrix order and must be ordered again when the matrix order is placed. You cannot get them, or any, Control4 drivers without ordering a matrix system. We send you the drivers by an email attachment when the matrix switcher ships. We're offering drivers in the above sizes to help eliminate extra bindings created by more "generic" versions.

NOTE 2: If you are ordering these for a past matrix order please give us that order number so we can make sure they are compatible with the matrix that you ordered. Failure to do so will delay your order. Call us if you have any questions.

When one is designing an HDMI Matrix Switch the most important initial specification is the number of inputs and outputs you will need in your facility. The next, and often forgotten, is how the user wants to control those inputs and outputs. HDTV Supply has your back when you're buying one of our WolfPack Family of Modular Matrix Switchers. We have them all shown at Numerous Ways To Control Our WolfPack Family Of Modular Matrix Systems:

Along with these Control4 drivers, here are many of our ways to control our WolfPack Modular Matrix Systems:

  1. Free iPad App (iOS)
  2. Free iPhone App (iOS)
  3. Free iPod App (iOS)
  4. Free Android Tablet App
  5. Free Android Phone App
  6. Free Samsung Galaxy Tablet App
  7. Free Samsung Galaxy Phone App
  8. Free Web GUI from any browser
  9. Dual RS232 ports
  10. Dual LAN (TCPIP) ports
  1. Front panel push-buttons
  2. Color Touchscreens
  3. Our WolfPack Sports Bar Control System
  4. Free One-Way Control4 Drivers
  5. 2-Way Control4 Drivers
  6. URC Drivers
  7. Elan Drivers
  8. RTI Drivers
  9. URC Drivers
  10. ...and more.

Why not buy an HDMI Matrix Switch with Control4 Drivers today?

You now have access to over 2,000 Different WolfPack™ Modular HDMI Matrix Switchers to choose from supporting 12-chassis sizes:

  1. 4x4
  2. 8x8
  3. 9x9
  4. 16x16
  5. 18x18
  6. 36x36
  1. 48x48
  2. 56x56
  3. 64x64
  4. 72x72
  5. 80x80
  6. 160x160

Experienced AV hardware and software professionals can now write their own drivers for 3rd party control systems from:

  • AMX™
  • Creston™
  • Media Switcher™
  • OnControls™
  • Savant™
  • SimpleControl™
  • SwitchItUp™
  • SAVI Control™
  • URC Control™

How to use the info:

END USER: If you are an end user and want to have a whole-house control system from any of the above 3rd party control houses but your budget can't support the price you were quoted, do the following:

  1. Call us for a quote
  2. Once you get our quote call a 3rd party control reseller or installer in your area and tell them "Here is the hardware I want to use, please give me a quote on writing the software and installing all of the hardware at my location." You usually can save $1,000s on larger systems.
CAVEAT: We are not certified by any of the above 3rd party control systems companies nor have the necessary hardware to verify, troubleshoot and support the 3rd party writing of the code. We do warranty, though, that the TCPIP script in the above TCPIP User's Manual has and will work to control the matrix directly.

Our 8-WolfPack Chassis have options to support:

  • 1080p, 4K/30, 4K/60 & Seamless Designs
  • Many with built-in Video Wall Processors
  • Cards with DIP switch scaling
  • HDMI input cards & output cards
  • HDBaseT input cards & output cards
  • HDBaseT POE Receivers
  • iOS/Android, IR Remote & WEB GUI Control
  • Front Panel Touch Screen or Buttons
  • Other cards, like SDI, VGA, Fiber, etc.
  • EDID management & RS232 port
  • Embedded audio in & out

Why not buy an HDMI Matrix Switch with Control4 Drivers today?

SETUP FOR 2-WAY CONTROL4 DRIVERS: This driver integrates an HDTV Supply WolfPack Matrix into Control4. Please note that there are multiple drivers to support all configurations from 4x4 to 160x160. These drivers are located at Control4 Drivers.

  1. Add driver to project.
  2. If using serial communication, bind the serial connection and physically connect a serial cable. If using the network communication, click on the connections tab and navigate to the driver to enter the IP Address of the unit.
  3. Bind the input and output connection bindings to the appropriate devices.
  4. Refresh navigators.

PROPERTIES:

  • Cloud Status: Indicates status with the cloud.
  • Automatic Updates: Displays when a newer version of the driver is located in the cloud.
  • Last Received Network Data: Timestamp of the last time the driver received network data.
  • Last Received Serial Data: Timestamp of the last time the driver received serial data.
  • DEBUG MODE: Allows you to turn the display of debug messages in the lua output window ON or OFF.

COMMANDS:

  • Load Preset: Load preset from profile specified.
  • Save Preset: Save preset from profile specified.

Written, supported by and Copyrighted in 2019 by Axon Engineering. All rights reserved.

Questions? Contact Chris Allen at chris@axonperformance.com or call us at 833-WolfPack (833-965-3722).

Integration via the matrices LAN port which means you only have to have the matrix on the same IP network as the Control4 system! No serial cable needed, although that is supported if you desire. These are located at Control4's Drivercentral.com. In addition to the obvious input and output switching, we have also implemented device specific commands so you can save and recall presets and scenes.

OVERVIEW:

  1. This driver integrates an HDTV Supply WolfPack Matrix into Control4.
  2. Please note that there are multiple drivers to support all configurations from 4x4 to 160x160.
  3. Add driver to project.
  4. If using serial communication, bind the serial connection and physically connect a serial cable. If using the network communication, click on the connections tab and navigate to the driver to enter the IP Address of the unit.
  5. Bind the input and output connection bindings to the appropriate devices.
  6. Refresh navigators.

PROPERTIES: Cloud Status. This indicates status with the cloud.

Automatic Updates: Displays when a newer version of the driver is located in the cloud.

Last Received Network Data: Timestamp of the last time the driver received network data.

Last Received Serial Data: Timestamp of the last time the driver received serial data.

DEBUG MODE: Allows you to turn the display of debug messages in the LUA output window ON or OFF. LUA is a programming language used by Control4. Dealers will know what this is for as it is a standard implementation for all Control4 drivers in case there is a problem. It allows programmers to better debug any issues that may occur and fix any bugs.

ACTIONS: None

COMMANDS: Load Preset...Load preset from profile specified.

Save Preset: Save preset from profile specified.

CONNECTIONS:

  1. HDMI Inputs
  2. HDMI Outputs
  3. Serial Input

VARIABLES: None

Most of HDTV Supplys modular matrix systems are controllable directly through a Control4 SR-250 handheld remote. Talk to your Control4 installer about their free iOS/Android control app that essentially mimics the layout of the onscreen interface and higher-priced touchpad controllers.

If your Control4 control box is connected to your home network then you can launch the app, sign into your Control4 account, and get all the system and automation control right there on your phone or tablet, from anywhere in the house for a fee. Contact Control4 for more or ask your Contro4 installer.

What is a driver? Drivers are middleware software applications which integrate 3rd party hardware and services into a home automation system. Each control system has its own term for this (Drivers, Modules, Plugins, Profiles) but drivers are the general accepted terminology across the majority of systems. Each system has different architecture so integration to each system has its own unique design.

Who wrote your Control4 drivers? We contracted with a leader in driver development across numerous home automation and control systems.

Certification & Experience Their staff has over 20 years of experience installing, commissioning and programming home automation, audio visual, HVAC, security, lighting and IT systems. They specialize in home automation software development and are certified in numerous home automation platforms including Control4, Crestron, URC, ELAN, RTI, QSC Q-SYS, Savant, Push Controls, Lutron, Clipsal C-Bus and Dynalite.

Custom Designed: We had them tailor the software development using the RS232 serial port on our WolfPack line of Modular Matrix Systems.

Documentation: All of our drivers come with in-depth documentation. As our staff have worked as integrators in the past we understand that documentation is key to minimizing support costs and on-site integration issues.

Service and Support: We understand that you may not have the resources to handle driver support for home automation systems. That is why we have several tiers of support services to suit your support requirements.

Product Certification: Product certification ensures your driver adheres to standards set out by home automation platforms. We work with you through this process to ensure certification is stress free.

Why not buy an HDMI Matrix Switch with Control4 Drivers today?

Q: Can I use this Control4 driver with your modular matrix systems that have an internal video wall processor?
A: Yes, the Advanced driver can use the RS232 codes to recall the scenes (presets). In another word, when have the TV Wall set up and saved with the presets, you can use the driver to recall those presets.

Q: I'm planning to buy more than one matrix system, do I need to order the drivers every time?
A: Yes.

Q: Are your drivers Control4 Certified?
A: These drivers are not Control4 Certified but that is not a problem since most drivers are not certified as HDTV Supply Inc does not currently incorporate the Control4 SDDP (Simple Device Discovery Protocol) into our products. They work flawlessly.

HDTV Supply has successfully installed our WolfPack HDMI Matrix Switchers with Control4 Drivers in Sports Bars, Restaurants, Bowling Alleys, Fitness Centers, Malls, Places of Worship, Data Centers, Gaming Rooms, Nail Salons, County Clubs, Casinos, Factories, Conference Rooms, Schools, Home Theaters or many other installations requiring HDMI matrix switching. The reason, we are told by the users, is the number of features we offer compared to other companies they looked at.

These WolfPack HDMI Matrix Switchers with Contro4 Drivers are integrated with the RS232 port on the back of the matrix. For experienced AV hardware and software professionals who want to write their own drivers rather than buy these we have created a simple and very easy to use RS232 script to write your own drivers.

EXAMPLE: If you want to switch input 8 to output 1, 8, 16, the RS232 command would be x1&8&16. and notice the command has a period (.) at the end of the string. The matrix even replies "OK" when the right command is received and "ERR" when receiving a wrong command. Here is the RS232 User Manual if you want to write your own drivers.

How to use the info:

END USER: If you are an end user and want to have a whole-house control system with Control4 drivers but your budget can't support the price you were quoted, do the following:

  1. Call us for a quote for system with Control4 drivers.
  2. Compare it with their quote.
  3. Once you get our quote call a 3rd party control reseller or installer in your area and tell them "Here is the hardware I want to use, please give me a quote on writing the software and installing all of the hardware at my location." You usually can save $1,000s on larger systems.

Also, CLICK HERE for our DirecTV™ & HDMI Matrix Control Software for Bars & Restaurants

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The NASA SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) provides the latest in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Audio-Visual (AV) products and services for all Federal Agencies and their approved contractors.

If you are a government agency and want to see whether HDTV Supply has this product in the SEWP database go to our our SEWP Contract Holder RedHawk IT Solutions, LLC to allow you to maybe order this product from the United States Governments SEWP program. It is very easy to place your order, go to the link above and enter HDTV Supply and there you will see a list of part numbers of what we currently have. If you do not see it than give us a call at 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722) and we may be able to enter it.

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For a complete listing of HDTV Supply products from us, or our other vendors, call 833-WOLFPACK (833-965-3722).

 

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