October 27, 2008, Larkspur, CO – BitWise Controls announced today the upcoming release of the
BCIR1, an Infrared Receiver module which allows the BC4™ standards-based control system network
interface to accept IR input from virtually any traditional IR remote control. The BCIR1 connects to any
BC4/BCX unit with serial I/O capabilities. A remote IR receiver “eye” will also be available as an option.
A new, field-upgradeable firmware release will allow installers to define “macros” (groups of commands
stored within the BC4) to be executed when a particular IR command is received. These commands can
be executed on the local BC4, or on remotely located BC4s via Ethernet connectivity. BC4 macros may
also be launched using any of the other available communication methods such as HTTP, TCP, UDP or
RS232.
Lance Beck, CEO of BitWise Controls said “By accepting IR input, and processing on-board control
macros, the BC4 becomes incredibly powerful in standalone applications. It can also be a very effective
way to expand existing control systems, where adding an entire dedicated processor might not be cost
effective.”
The BCIR1 will be available late Q4 of 2008. The BC4 is the only PoE-capable product of its type on the
market. Designed for compatibility with all popular control systems, it incorporates features like
configurable Analog/Digital GPIO, Relay outputs, an IR engine with massive pre-programmed library and
learning, and an incredibly powerful two-way command protocol.
Details are available by contacting BitWise Controls.
BitWise Controls Website
BCIR1, an Infrared Receiver module which allows the BC4™ standards-based control system network
interface to accept IR input from virtually any traditional IR remote control. The BCIR1 connects to any
BC4/BCX unit with serial I/O capabilities. A remote IR receiver “eye” will also be available as an option.
A new, field-upgradeable firmware release will allow installers to define “macros” (groups of commands
stored within the BC4) to be executed when a particular IR command is received. These commands can
be executed on the local BC4, or on remotely located BC4s via Ethernet connectivity. BC4 macros may
also be launched using any of the other available communication methods such as HTTP, TCP, UDP or
RS232.
Lance Beck, CEO of BitWise Controls said “By accepting IR input, and processing on-board control
macros, the BC4 becomes incredibly powerful in standalone applications. It can also be a very effective
way to expand existing control systems, where adding an entire dedicated processor might not be cost
effective.”
The BCIR1 will be available late Q4 of 2008. The BC4 is the only PoE-capable product of its type on the
market. Designed for compatibility with all popular control systems, it incorporates features like
configurable Analog/Digital GPIO, Relay outputs, an IR engine with massive pre-programmed library and
learning, and an incredibly powerful two-way command protocol.
Details are available by contacting BitWise Controls.
BitWise Controls Website
