EDUCATION AMX GIVES A LESSON IN CONTROL, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
The University of Greenwich’s teaching spaces have been transformed with state-of-the-art AMX technology
An innovator from the start, the University of Greenwich can
solution, ensuring that the systems integration through
trace its roots back to 1890 when it became Britain’s second
AMX control is fast, effective and reliable. Each classroom
polytechnic. This innovation continues today because
has its own NI-2100. With 64MB of onboard RAM, the NI-
housed within its Baroque buildings, the university’s lecture
2100 is a high performance processor with the in-built
theatre and classrooms now have a technical specification
capability to control all the classroom devices which include
which is uncompromisingly 21st century, thanks to a facility-
a Hitachi projector, Electricmaster projection screen, Smart
wide AV control solution from leading provider AMX.
Sympodium interactive panel display, Toshiba DVD player, Apart Concept 1 amplifier and JBL speakers. Additionally,
In December 2009, the University of Greenwich embarked
an AMX 2015-03 scaling presentation switcher allows for a
on an ambitious project to transform its facilities with state-
total of 10 inputs and controls the audio input attenuation
of-the-art audio-visual technology. When confronted with
as well as the master volume level.
the sheer scope of technologies and operating platforms available today, university and installer turned to AMX and
Integrated within each classroom lectern, Novara keypads
an all-encompassing solution that effectively solved the
interface directly with their respective NetLinx controller.
complexity of managing this technology with one reliable,
These easy-to-use and versatile keypads, put control of the
consistent and scalable system.
room’s AV devices at the user’s fingertips through 16 blue, backlit buttons with controllable feedback; ensuring that
The backbone of the audio-visual provision, the AMX
users have access to all the system functions and that these
system has allowed for the seamless integration of
can be controlled easily and reliably, with the minimum of
technology into the lesson plan. NetLinx Integrated
fuss. In the lecture theatre, a NetLinx NI-3100 controller
controllers are the brains behind the entire automation
allows for the management of all the AV equipment, as part
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AMX’s solutions are underpinned by years of practical experience in the audio-visual industry and being known as the market leader in the control system field. AMX proved to be the obvious choice for the University of Greenwich’s AV teaching room transformation project. Alan Broadway, former Head of ICT, University of Greenwich.
of the integrated control solution. A NXT-1200 12” touch panel with video input facilitates control of all the theatre’s
A 12” touchpanel provides fingertip device control in the impressive lecture theatre
devices which include; Panasonic projector, Screen Int projection screen, Sony Blu-ray player, Wolfvision visualiser, Audio Technica microphone system and Kramer HDMI units. Innovative
AMX
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ensures
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AV
equipment throughout the university can be managed and monitored effectively by the technical support department. ClassroomManager, part of AMX’s Resource Management Suite®, is a comprehensive solution that allows IT staff to monitor and maintain classrooms, lecture theatres and their associated electronic devices, across the whole university. The system effectively networks all of the multimedia and facility operation equipment across the three buildings of the Greenwich campus, as well as the university’s Avery Hill and Medway sites, into one time efficient and cost effective solution. Real-time monitoring and problem notifications allow
Novara key pads are integrated within each classroom lectern
audio-visual equipment to be maintained proactively, with automatic and routine checks being made to the system’s status. This facility allows the university to ensure equipment is working correctly at all times, in line with service level agreements, and that system notifications are directed to the right person, at the right time. Using the full reporting capabilities of the system, staff can access instant, web-based analysis on a range of subjects including; Help Requests, Room Usage, Lamp Hours, System & Device Usage and Source Usage. This invaluable tool gives the university an unrivalled understanding of its equipment, resource and energy usage. Automation can also be activated based on a range of system conditions, for example turning lights on or off based on the occupancy of a room or turning on a fan based on the temperature threshold in an equipment rack. The university can also register and track any asset, such as flip charts and lecterns,
NetLinx control allows for the management of all AV equipment, as part of the integrated control solution
for inventory management and to reduce theft. A U T O M AT E
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The AMX system provides the backbone to the audio-visual provision
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHT
Facing an ever-increasing demand for high-quality and
Innovative AMX technology ensures that AV equipment
innovative physical teaching spaces and environments, the
throughout the university can be managed and monitored
University of Greenwich embarked on an ambitious project
effectively by the technical support department. Using
to transform its facilities with state-of-the-art audio-visual
the full reporting capabilities of the RMS system, staff
technology. The backbone of the audio-visual provision, the
can access instant, web-based analysis on a range of
AMX system has allowed for the seamless integration of the
subjects including; Help Requests, Room Usage, Lamp
complex technology into the University of Greenwich lesson
Hours, System & Device Usage and Source Usage.
plan, in many of the classrooms and the main lecture theatre.
This invaluable tool gives the university an unrivalled
It networks all of the multimedia and facility operation
understanding of its equipment, resource and energy
equipment across the three buildings of the Greenwich
usage. This information can be used to ensure that
campus, as well as the university’s Avery Hill and Medway
everything is running to optimum operating efficiency.
sites, into one time efficient and cost effective solution.
LOCATION London, UK
In summary, the AMX system has surpassed our expectations. When it comes to managing classroom technology, no one is better qualified and we look forward to the installation’s future.
EDUCATION
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