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the wide availability of wired and wireless
network access, that single control point
can be a computer, a laptop, a PDA — even
a Web-enabled cell phone.
Centralized room control is powerful
enough, but the Global Viewer extends
the idea to include the ability to control
devices in multiple rooms from a single
view. The interface allows you to view
connected devices in two ways: by location
or device type.
Monitor
Organizations have used the corporate
network for management of their computer
This sample shows how the Global Viewer can be set up to send an e-mail alert if an LCD projector is physically
disconnected from the network.
View by
location
or by
type
Monitor
The Monitor Screen allows you to enable and disable trigger events
and their corresponding actions.
assets for years. With the Global Viewer,
you don’t have to be an IT expert to enjoy
powerful, proactive asset management
capability for your audio/ video system. The
Global Viewer can display information like
serial numbers, owner identification, main-
tenance history, usage data, and installed
firmware versions. This centralized data can
be collected via e-mail messaging and used to
reduce maintenance costs and guide future
purchasing decisions. Why purchase another
set of expensive document cameras for newly
constructed classrooms, for example, when
your asset management data shows that only
50% of those you have are being used?
Technicians can troubleshoot remotely
by viewing real-time device status such as
power on or off and current input selection.
With IP Link’s e-mail functionality, accessed
via the Global Viewer, devices can be config-
ured to proactively manage themselves. For
instance, a projector can be polled routinely
to track lamp usage and total life time.
When lamp usage reaches a predetermined
number of hours, the IP Link interface can
send an e-mail. E-mail messaging can also be
used to notify security personnel if a device is
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