Biamp 920-01885-20002 Echo 8DKW

Product Overview

The Biamp Impera Echo 8DKW is an eight-button AV control pad built for conference rooms, training rooms, and presentation spaces that need a compact, wall-mounted control interface. In a white DK form factor, this conference room control pad drives displays, projectors, and source devices over RS-232, IR, and GPIO. An on-board controller lets the Echo 8DKW run room control without a separate processor, making it a practical, low-cost endpoint in the Impera control system. It is a straightforward AV control keypad for standardized commercial rooms.

Product Description

The Impera Echo 8DKW provides a simple, tactile control interface for commercial AV spaces. Eight mechanical buttons, each with a corresponding multicolor software-configurable LED, give users clear feedback for actions such as source selection, display power, and volume. Because the controller is on board, integrators avoid specifying a separate processor for typical single-room systems, which keeps the bill of materials lean and the installation quick. The pad can be programmed and re-programmed in Biamp's Project Designer software as the needs of the room change over time.

For device control, the Echo 8DKW includes one bi-directional RS-232/IR port with feedback, one uni-directional RS-232/IR port, and three GPIO ports for sending or receiving logic signals. A mini USB connection handles configuration and maintenance, and an expansion bus supports up to two additional keypads or port expanders. The white DK housing mounts in DK-standard wall boxes and EasyConnect tabletop cable management, and the pad is covered by a five-year warranty. Where a room also needs IP device control, step up to the Echo Plus 8DKW; the matching black EU option is the Echo 8EUW, both part of the Biamp collection.

Key Features

• Eight Configurable Buttons — Eight mechanical buttons with multicolor, software-configurable LEDs provide tactile control and clear status feedback.
• On-Board Controller — The pad runs room control without an external processor, simplifying single-room deployments.
• RS-232 and IR Ports — One bi-directional RS-232/IR port with feedback and one uni-directional RS-232/IR port drive projectors, displays, and other devices.
• GPIO Control — Three GPIO ports send or receive logic signals for screens, sensors, and related hardware.
• Flexible Programming — The pad is programmed in Biamp's Project Designer and can be reconfigured as room requirements change.
• Expansion Bus — The expansion bus supports up to two additional keypads or port expanders.
• DK Form Factor — The white DK-standard housing mounts in DK wall boxes and EasyConnect tabletop cable management.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Training room
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• Huddle room

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from the Biamp Impera Echo datasheet. Confirm detailed specifications against current Biamp documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Impera Echo 8DKW have an Ethernet port?
No. The standard Echo controls devices via RS-232, IR, and GPIO. For IP device control, use the Echo Plus model.

Does it require a separate control processor?
No. It has an on-board controller and can run room control without an external processor in typical single-room systems.

What can it control?
It drives displays, projectors, and source devices via one bi-directional and one uni-directional RS-232/IR port plus three GPIO ports.

What does the DK form factor mean?
DK refers to the housing standard; the 8DKW mounts in DK-standard wall boxes and in EasyConnect tabletop cable management, in white.

How is it programmed?
The pad is configured in Biamp's Project Designer software and can be reconfigured as room needs change; a mini USB port supports local setup.

Can I add more control points?
Yes. The expansion bus supports up to two additional keypads or port expanders.

What warranty applies?
The Impera Echo is covered by a five-year Biamp warranty.