{"product_id":"biamp-920-02256-20002-echo-plus-8dkw","title":"Biamp 920-02256-20002 Echo Plus 8DKW","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Biamp Impera Echo Plus 8DKW is an eight-button AV control pad with an Ethernet port, built for conference rooms, training rooms, and presentation spaces. In a white DK form factor, this Ethernet control keypad drives displays, projectors, and source devices from a compact wall plate or from within an EasyConnect tabletop cable box. An on-board controller lets the Echo Plus 8DKW run room control without a separate processor, and Ethernet networking allows it to control third-party devices over IP. It is a cost-effective conference room control pad for the Impera control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Impera Echo Plus 8DKW provides a simple, tactile control interface for commercial AV rooms. Eight mechanical buttons, each with a corresponding multicolor software-configurable LED, give users clear feedback for source selection, display power, and volume. Because the controller is on board, integrators do not need to specify a separate processor for typical single-room systems, which keeps the design lean and the installation fast. The Echo Plus adds a 10\/100 Ethernet port over RJ-45, letting the pad control up to two third-party devices over the network in addition to its serial and IR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor direct device control, the pad includes one bi-directional RS-232\/IR port with feedback, one uni-directional RS-232\/IR port, and three GPIO ports for logic signals, all programmed in Biamp's Project Designer software. A mini USB connection handles configuration and maintenance, and an expansion bus supports up to two additional keypads or port expanders. The DK form factor mounts into DK-standard wall boxes and EasyConnect cable management, and the pad is covered by a five-year warranty. It works alongside the matching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/biamp-920-02260-10002-echo-plus-8eub\"\u003eEcho Plus 8EUB\u003c\/a\u003e and the non-networked \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/biamp-920-01885-20002-echo-8dkw\"\u003eImpera Echo 8DKW\u003c\/a\u003e within the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/biamp\"\u003eBiamp collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight Configurable Buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight mechanical buttons with multicolor, software-configurable LEDs give clear, tactile control and status feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 10\/100 Ethernet port lets the pad control up to two third-party devices over IP in addition to serial and IR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Board Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — The pad runs room control without an external processor, simplifying single-room deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232 and IR Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — One bi-directional RS-232\/IR port with feedback and one uni-directional RS-232\/IR port drive projectors, displays, and other devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPIO Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Three GPIO ports send or receive logic signals for screens, occupancy sensors, and related hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e — The expansion bus supports up to two additional keypads or port expanders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDK Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — The white DK-standard housing mounts in DK wall boxes and EasyConnect tabletop cable management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuddle room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:320px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eImpera Echo Plus 8DKW \/ 920-02256-20002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e8-button control pad with Ethernet port (DK, white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButtons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e8 mechanical, multicolor LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOn-board controller (no external processor required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e10\/100 Mbps, RJ-45; 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12 VDC, 5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (DK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e45 mm H x 72 mm W x 17 mm D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e0°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance \/ Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eCE, RoHS; 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Confirm detailed specifications against current Biamp documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Echo Plus and the standard Echo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Echo Plus adds a 10\/100 Ethernet port that can control up to two third-party devices over IP, while the standard Echo relies on serial, IR, and GPIO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Echo Plus 8DKW require a separate processor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It has an on-board controller and can run room control without an external processor in typical single-room systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can it control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt drives displays, projectors, and source devices via Ethernet, one bi-directional and one uni-directional RS-232\/IR port, and three GPIO ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the DK form factor mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDK refers to the housing standard; the 8DKW mounts in DK-standard wall boxes and in EasyConnect tabletop cable management, in white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it programmed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pad is configured in Biamp's Project Designer software, with a mini USB port for local configuration and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add more control points?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The expansion bus supports up to two additional keypads or port expanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Impera Echo Plus is covered by a five-year Biamp warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945531818220,"sku":"920-02256-20002","price":636.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/unnamed_23ebf466-e70b-4197-b981-598b25c9d6a4.png?v=1784728718","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/biamp-920-02256-20002-echo-plus-8dkw","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}