Panduit Atlona AT-DISP-CTRL User manual

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Installation Guide
AT-DISP-CTRL
HDMI Display Controller
AT-DISP-CTRL
The Atlona AT-DISP-CTRL is a compact display controller, designed for small meeting spaces
and huddle rooms. The DISP-CTRL detects connection of a source device with an active signal,
and then automatically sends a control command to turn on a display. Similarly, when the device
is disconnected, the DISP-CTRL delivers a command to turn o the display. The DISP-CTRL
can be congured to deliver pre-stored or user-programmed display control commands through
TCP/IP, RS-232, IR, or CEC. Additionally, this controller includes EDID and HDCP management
features, and can be powered locally or through standard Power over Ethernet (PoE). The DISP-
CTRL is HDCP 2.2 compliant and supports 4K/UHD video @ 60 Hz with 4:4:4 chroma sampling,
as well as HDMI data rates up to 18 Gbps.
IMPORTANT: Visit http://www.atlona.com/product/AT-DISP-CTRL for the latest rmware
updates and documentation.
Package Contents
1 x AT-DISP-CTRL
2 x Mounting brackets
4 x Mounting screws
1 x 5 V DC power supply
1 x Installation Guide

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Installation Guide
AT-DISP-CTRL
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW
Panel Descriptions
1 HDMI OUT
Connect an HDMI cable from this port to
the display.
2 HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI cable from this port to
the source device.
3 POWER
This LED indicator glows solid green when
the unit is powered.
4 SOURCE
This LED indicator glows solid amber
when a source is connected to the HDMI
IN port.
5 PoE LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable from a PoE-
capable network switch to the PoE LAN
port. If a PoE switch is not available,
connect a USB to mini-USB cable from
a computer to the FW port to power the
unit.
6 LAN
Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN
port to the display device, if control will be
IP-based.
7 IP MODE
Press and release this button to set the IP
mode or display the current IP address.
Refer to IP Conguration (page 6) for
more information.
8 RESET
Press and release this button to reset the
unit to factory-default settings. Refer to
Resetting to Factory-Defaults (page 7)
for more information.
9 RS-232 / IR OUT
Connect a serial cable from the RS-232
port, using the included 4-pin captive
screw connector, to the display device.
Connect an IR emitter from the IR OUT
port, using the included 4-pin captive
screw connector, and place the emitter
next to the display.
10 FW
If not using PoE to power the unit, then
connect a USB to mini-USB cable
between a computer and this port. The
same USB to mini-USB cable can also
used to update the rmware. Refer to the
User Manual for more information.
Rear
Front
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AT-DISP-CTRL
The AT-DISP-CTRL provides both an RS-232 and IR port, which can be used to send turn-on/
turn-o commands to the display, when a source is connected to the AT-DISP-CTRL. Command
conguration is handled through the web GUI. Refer to the User Manual for more information.
It is not necessary to connect both RS-232 and IR emitters to control the display. Either option
can be used, depending upon the environment and the system setup.
NOTE: Typical DB9 connectors use pin 2 for TX, pin 3 for RX, and pin 5 for
ground. On some devices functions of pins 2 and 3 are reversed.
RS-232 / IR Connector
RS-232
IR
1. Use wire strippers to remove a portion of the cable jacket.
2. Remove at least 3/16” (5 mm) from the insulation of the RX, TX, and GND wires.
3. Insert the TX, RX, and GND wires from the DE-9 connector, into the correct terminal using
the included 4-pin captive screw connector.
1. Use wire strippers to remove a portion of the cable jacket.
2. Remove at least 3/16” (5 mm) from the insulation of the GND and Signal (S) wires.
3. Insert the GND and Signal (S) wires from the IR emitter into the correct terminal using the
included 4-pin captive screw connector.
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW GND
DE-9 (RS-232) port
IR Emitter
RX
TX
S
GND

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AT-DISP-CTRL
1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port to the display device.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable, from the PoE LAN port, to a PoE-capable network switch.
3. OPTIONAL: Connect an serial cable from the RS-232 port to the display device. Refer to
RS-232 / IR Connector (page 3) for wiring information.
4. OPTIONAL: Connect an IR emitter from the IR OUT port and place the emitter within range
of the IR window on the display device. Refer to RS-232 / IR Connector (page 3) for
wiring information.
5. OPTIONAL: Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port to the display device.
6. Connect an HDMI cable from the source device to the HDMI IN port on the AT-DISP-CTRL.
Once the source device is connected and the AT-DISP-CTRL is congured properly, the AT-
DISP-CTRL will turn on the connected display device.
NOTE: The AT-DISP-CTRL is powered over Ethernet (PoE) using a PoE-capable
network switch. If a PoE-capable switch is not available, then connect the
included power supply to the FW port.
Installation
By default, the AT-DISP-CTRL will use CEC* commands to send turn-on/turn-o messages
to the display device. CEC is delivered over the HDMI cable that is connected to the display
device. Commands can also be sent over RS-232, IR, or Ethernet (IP). If CEC control is not
desired, using one of the following connection methods:
HDMI to Display
Ethernet (control) to Display
RS-232 (control) to Display
IR (control) to Display
Ethernet (PoE) from Network Switch
HDMI from Source
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW
*Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): Atlona has conrmed proper CEC functionality with several current
models of Samsung®, Panasonic®, and Sony® displays. However, it is not guaranteed that CEC will work with
all displays. Many manufacturers do not support the CEC “o” command, and older displays use proprietary
commands. Atlona only supports displays that use the CEC command structure dened in HDMI 1.2a. It is
recommended that dealers request an evaluation product from Atlona, before designing a system using the
CEC protocol. If this is not possible, then other control methods will need to be considered, in order to control
displays using Atlona products.

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AT-DISP-CTRL
The AT-DISP-CTRL includes two mounting brackets and four mounting screws, which can be
used to attach the unit to any at surface.
1. Position one of the mounting brackets, as shown below, aligning the holes on the side of the
enclosure with one set of holes on the mounting bracket.
2. Use the enclosure screws to secure the mounting bracket to the enclosure.
3. Repeat the above steps to attach the second mounting bracket to the opposite side of the
unit.
4. Mount the unit using the oval-shaped holes, on each mounting bracket. If using a drywall
surface, a #6 drywall screw is recommended.
NOTE: Mounting brackets can also be inverted to mount the unit under a table
or other at surface.
Mounting Instructions
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
Included screws

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IP Conguration
1. Make sure the AT-DISP-CTRL is powered
2. Press and hold the IP MODE button, on the rear of the unit, for approximately ve seconds.
The AT-DISP-CTRL is shipped with DHCP enabled. Once connected to a network, the DHCP
server (if available), will automatically assign an IP address to the unit. If the AT-DISP-CTRL
is unable to detect a DHCP server within 15 seconds, then the unit will use a self-assigned IP
address within the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx.
Use an IP scanner, along with the MAC address on the bottom of the unit, to identify the unit on
the network. If a static IP address is desired, the unit can be switched to static IP mode.
The default static IP address is 192.168.1.254.
Switching the IP mode
IP MODE LED ashes Description
Two Factory Static IP mode (IP address set to 192.168.1.254)
Four DHCP mode
3. Release the button once the LED indicator, next to the IP MODE button, begins to ash
green. The number of ashes will indicate the currently selected IP mode.
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW
IP Mode button
To display the IP address of the AT-DISP-CTRL, on the connected display, press and release the
IP MODE button.
Displaying the IP Address

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AT-DISP-CTRL
Resetting to Factory-Defaults
To reset the AT-DISP-CTRL to factory-default settings, press and hold the RESET button for
approximately 5 seconds. Release the button when the RESET LED indicator begins to ash.
The LED indicator will ash three times to indicate that the reset procedure has completed.
For easy conguration of Atlona devices, AMS 2.0 is available from https://atlona.com/ams for
free. Two options can be used for installation: The free easy-to-install AMS software (AT-AMS-
SW) download or the AMS server hardware (AT-AMS-HW).
Once AMS has been set up:
1. Open a browser on the same network as AMS 2.0 and go to the IP address of AMS 2.0.
View the AMS 2.0 installation instructions on how to nd the IP address of the software, if
necessary.
2. Enter the login information on the AMS 2.0 web page, then click the Login button.
3. View the AT-DISP-CTRL manual for more information.
AMS 2.0
HDMI INHDMI OUT SOURCE
POWER
AT-DISP-CTRL
AT-DISP-CTRL
LAN
RX
PoE
TXTX
RESET
IP MODE
RS-232 IR OUT DC 5V
FW
Reset button
Web GUI
The AT-DISP-CTRL includes a built-in web GUI, which allows easy management and control of all
features. Follow the instructions below to access the web GUI.
1. Set the IP mode of the AT-DISP-CTRL. Refer to IP Conguration (page 6) for more
information.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on the AT-DISP-CTRL to the Local Area
Network (LAN).
3. Use an IP scanner to determine the IP address of the AT-DISP-CTRL.
4. Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of the unit.
5. The AT-DISP-CTRL Login page will be displayed.
6. Enter the following information on the Login page. Login credentials are case-sensitive.
Login: admin
Password: Atlona
7. Click the Login button.

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AT-DISP-CTRL
Front Panel LED Indicators
The LED indicators on the front panel of the unit provide basic information on the current status
of the AT-CTRL-DISP.
POWER Description
Solid green Unit is powered.
O Unit is not powered.
• Check to make sure a USB to mini-USB cable is connected
between the DC 5V / FW port and a computer.
• If using Power over Ethernet (PoE), check the following:
»Verify the AT-DISP-CTRL is connected to a PoE-
capable network switch.
»Check that the PoE LAN port is being used to
connect to the network switch, not the LAN port.
»The Ethernet cable may be compromised. Try using
a dierent Ethernet cable. Make sure that the cable
is solid core. Stranded or patch cables are not
recommended.
SOURCE Description
Solid amber The source device is connected to the AT-DISP-CTRL.
O No source is connected to the AT-DISP-CTRL.
• Make sure the source is powered and connected to the
HDMI IN port on the AT-DISP-CTRL.
• The HDMI cable may be compromised. Try a dierent
HDMI cable.

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Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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