AMX Commercial Case Study_Volksbank_GE

HI-TECH AUTOMATION, FOR A HIGH-TECH COMPANY

Samsung tablets are transformed into fully functioning touchpanels thanks to the AMX App

The German co-operative bank, Volksbank Wilferdingen-

three impressively specified conference rooms, all of which

Keltern, has reaffirmed the strength of its position and

boast innovative Enova DVX technology – the Enova DVX-

its commitment to its region with a €17 million project to

3150HD.

transform its administrative headquarters into a state-ofthe-art facility designed to run to optimum economical,

An all-in-one controller, AV switcher, scaler, analogue

ecological and operational efficiency. Implicit in this striking,

to digital signal converter, twisted pair transmitter and

architecturally-designed structure, is the desire to create not

amplifier with built-in professional grade audio processing,

just a building, but a platform on which to facilitate integration

this compact 3U presentation switcher replaces the need

and collaboration. So, when it came to the specification of this

for numerous individual components and eliminates the

impressive facility, Volksbank Wilferdingen-Keltern turned to

integration challenges that accompany them. With AMX

AMX and the unrivalled efficiencies of the Enova DVX to help

exclusive features such as InstaGate Pro and SmartScale

both building and bank realise their new operational and

technology which outputs video that is perfectly scaled

organisational potential.

for each connected display, the DVX-3150HD is a simple to install, flexible solution that is perfectly suited for each

Part new build, part renovation project, the new Volksbank

conference room. Dramatically simplifying AV control and

Wilferdingen-Keltern headquarters was completed at the

distribution in these state-of-the-art environments, the DVX-

end of 2012. Dominated by a large oval service counter

3150HD ensures that the impressive array of sources and

and a number of consultation rooms, the ground floor

displays, which include Sony BluRay, Technisat TV channel

of this impressive building is the focal point for the daily

selection, Panasonic projectors, Stumpfl projector screens

banking transactions. On the upper floors there are eight

and 0.6m projector lifts, are fully integrated and accessible

further consultation rooms available, which have names such

as part of the central control system. A NetLinx NXB-KNX

as ‘humanity’, ‘openness’, ‘commitment’ and ‘progress’;

Communications Gateway gives the DVX the ability to

statements to which the bank expressly refers in its corporate

seamlessly control, integrate and communicate with the

philosophy. Away from the customer-facing areas there are

bank’s KNX protocol-enabled devices and EIB lighting

A U T O M AT E

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CONNECT

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CONTROL

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MANAGE

The new digital products from AMX have been well received; giving users an unrivalled experience, while at the same time reducing the complexity of the control system architecture and making the system future-ready.

system, whilst an AXB-REL8 controls closure activated devices, acting as an eight-channel relay control port on the AxLink bus. The blinds, blackout shutters, microphones and speakers are also all seamlessly integrated.

Fingertip control of the automation elements is afforded by an AMX App for Android which transforms the bank’s 10” Samsung tablets into fully functional wireless touch panels.

AMX Enova technology is at the heart of this impressive installation

Like its Apple counterpart, this innovative application connects as a native AMX device to the DVX’s integrated NetLinx controller to provide real-time, touch control of all the automation functions. Developed in conjunction with authorised product partner Touch Panel Control, the AMX App for Android supports all of the G3/G4 core command set directly, without the need to reprogram or adjust existing systems. And, unlike other solutions, the application interacts directly with the system controller to provide full MJPEG video support, control and feedback, as fast as a regular panel.

Additionally, one of the three conference rooms also boasts a Modero NXV-300 virtual touch panel which affords all the

Fingertip control is afforded via 10” Samsung tablets

intelligence and ease of use that only a touch panel can offer, but from a remote location. This small rack-mountable device allows Volksbank Wilferdingen-Keltern technicians to access their system from any PC or Mac via a Virtual Network Connection (VNC). This innovative solution gives the bank a cost effective secondary control interface and convenient back-up in case the Samsung tablets are inaccessible and allows system administrators to offer enhanced help desk support.

So, with their streamlined approach and operational efficiency, both the Enova DVX and Volksbank WilferdingenKeltern are a testament to the many benefits of technological

One of three high specification conference rooms

and operational consolidation.

A U T O M AT E

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CONNECT

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CONTROL

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MANAGE

This simple to install, flexible Enova DVX-driven solution is perfectly suited to each conference room

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHT

Designed to provide all the tools needed to explore IBM

In order to ensure that its ambitious audio-visual

technology and innovation in an exciting and immersive

requirements could be realised, IBM turned to AMX and an

environment, the new Software Executive Briefing Center

all-encompassing control and presentation solution which

in Rome is a showcase for how audio-visual technologies

is helping to ensure that technology enhances, rather than

can be harnessed to give an elevated customer experience.

detracts, from the EBC experience. In meeting the brief,

Recently expanded and comprehensively refurbished, the

AMX control, video distribution and touch panel technology

EBC is the place where IBM’s major clients go to learn

has been seamlessly integrated into the Center so as to

about the latest software solutions and how they can be

give an unrivalled management solution and a greatly

used to meet their needs. Typically, clients will attend

simplified user experience. The new system includes AMX

whole days of presentations and demonstrations, and this

Enova DVX all-in-one presentation switchers, Modero

means the EBC has to be both flexible and comfortable

X Series panoramic touch panels, wireless touch panels

in its design. In addition to the dramatic lighting and

and much more; all of which combine to deliver a highly

modern interior scheme, which features the IBM logo as

sophisticated system that is incredibly intuitive to use.

a key thematic element, the remodel was to include the addition of the most advanced audiovisual technology.

LOCATION Rome, Italy

AMX allows for the integration of a wide range of functions, across different types of systems including projectors, input/output, audio, videoconferencing, lights, blinds etc.. and makes them accessible and operational with just one touch of a button.

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