Crestron MPB4-201-B 4-Series® Media Presentation Button Panel 201

Product Overview

The Crestron MPB4-201-B is a 4-Series Media Presentation Button Panel that provides a wall-mounted, PoE-powered control interface for AV systems and room functions. It works with Crestron 3-Series and 4-Series control systems and features six customizable backlit capacitive buttons plus dedicated volume, mute, and power controls. Finished in black, it fits a 1-gang European electrical box and is designed for classrooms, meeting rooms, and lecture halls. Built-in proximity sensing and autobrightness keep the interface clear and responsive.

Product Description

The MPB4-201-B is a button panel control surface, not a standalone processor, and requires a compatible Crestron 3-Series or 4-Series control system over Ethernet. Its six projected capacitive buttons can each be labeled using one of 25 prelabeled icon chips, hidden with a blackout chip, or custom laser-etched using optional engravable chips. Each button is individually backlit, white when inactive and blue when active, to clearly indicate the selected source or scene. Four additional buttons and a blue LED multisegment volume gauge handle volume, mute, and power. A built-in 940 nm laser proximity sensor wakes the panel as a user approaches, with an adjustable range of 8 to 35 in., while autobrightness adjusts backlighting across three levels. The panel is fully programmable to control video displays, AV systems, lighting, and shades. A Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides connectivity and PoE power, with support for FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption, 802.1X, Active Directory authentication, SNMP, BACnet/IP, and HTTPS web setup. The MPB4-201-B integrates with Crestron Fusion software for room monitoring and scheduling and with the XiO Cloud service for remote provisioning and management. It mounts flush in a wall or lectern, or on a tabletop using an optional kit. For specifications not listed here, refer to the Crestron data sheet.

Key Features

• Six Customizable Buttons — Projected capacitive buttons labeled with icon chips, blackout chips, or optional engraved chips.
• Backlit Status Indication — Each button is backlit white when inactive and blue when active for clear source or scene indication.
• Volume, Mute, and Power — Dedicated capacitive buttons plus a blue LED multisegment volume gauge.
• Proximity Wake — Eye-safe 940 nm laser sensor wakes the panel within an adjustable 8 to 35 in. range.
• Autobrightness — Photosensor adjusts backlighting across three levels for optimal visibility.
• PoE Powered — IEEE 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af compatible) Class 0 powered device over a single Ethernet run.
• Control System Compatible — Works with Crestron 3-Series and 4-Series control systems over Ethernet.
• Enterprise Management — Crestron Fusion room monitoring plus XiO Cloud provisioning and management.
• Flexible Mounting — 1-gang European box, lectern cutout, 2-gang US box with retrofit bracket, or tabletop kit.

Typical Applications

• Classrooms and lecture halls controlling a display, projector, or AV system.
• Meeting rooms requiring a compact, programmable button interface.
• Training facilities standardizing on Crestron 3-Series or 4-Series control.
• Retrofit upgrades replacing an existing MPC3 Series presentation controller.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the MPB4-201-B include a processor?
No. The MPB4-201-B is a button panel control surface and requires a Crestron 3-Series or 4-Series control system over Ethernet to operate.

How is it powered?
It is powered over Ethernet as an IEEE 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af compatible) Class 0 powered device, eliminating the need for a local power supply.

Can the buttons be relabeled?
Yes. Each of the six buttons can be labeled with included icon chips, hidden with blackout chips, or custom laser-etched using optional engravable chips.

How does it mount?
It mounts flush in a 1-gang European electrical box or lectern, in a 2-gang US box with an optional retrofit bracket, or on a tabletop using an optional kit.

What is the warranty?
Crestron provides a 3-year limited warranty. For design assistance or ordering, Contact Creation Networks.