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Crestron Introduces New CEN-UPS1250 Power Conditioner

crestron CEN-UPS1250Designed to protect and monitor any fully integrated system, Crestron® recently introduced its new CEN-UPS1250: an intelligent, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and power conditioner.

The CEN-UPS1250 is designed to seamlessly integrate with the award-winning Crestron RoomView® Software and any 2-Series control system, creating a reliable backup power solution with the ability to monitor conditions such as power line integrity, rack temperature and backup battery life. The status is then reported locally, via a touchpanel and/or via RoomView to a help desk operator, or even via automatic emails to selected individuals.

Ideal for use with control systems, media servers, video displays and other vital components, the CEN-UPS1250 instantly transfers power to battery backup in the event of power failure while also protecting components from power spikes, ensuring that data and system settings are not lost and that presentations or other mission critical operations are not interrupted. This monitoring and reporting functionality of the CEN-UPS1250 allows integrators to optimize system performance, eliminate problems caused by power fluctuations, such as reduced lamp life and plasma failure, and afford a superior level of system control in any scenario.

The CEN-UPS1250 uses a Pure Sine Wave Battery Backup to ensure optimized, uninterrupted component performance, regardless of equipment sensitivity. One CEN-UPS1250 can power an entire enclosure full of equipment for several minutes without interruption and, in the event of a prolonged power outage, can properly manage an automatic shutdown of components.

With Crestron RoomView® software, users have an unprecedented level of monitoring and control options for the CEN-UPS1250 right at their fingertips. In the event of a power disruption, users are immediately notified of a problem and can quickly and safely power down and restart the system from any touchpanel or PC on the network. The CEN-UPS1250 also monitors and reports on a wide range of conditions, including line voltage, output voltage, frequency, voltage regulation status, system load, internal temperature, ambient temperature, relative humidity and battery condition. Integrators have the added option of pre-programming safe operating temperature limits so that if a room or rack exceeds these limits, the user receives a warning notification and a prompt for further action.

The CEN-UPS1250 provides power line protection on its 12 120V outlets, which are organized in four banks. Each bank is specifically configured for a specific type of device - digital, display, analog and hi-current - and electrically isolated to prevent noise on one bank from reaching devices connected to a neighboring bank. Integrators also have the option of programming up to 10 seconds of delay adjustment between banks to provide sequential switching for components that must power up and down in proper order.

The CEN-UPS1250 also includes and provides surge protection for two separate coax lines and one telephone line so that integrators have the ability to account for televisions, cable and satellite receivers and conferencing devices. Additionally, the CEN-UPS1250 includes built-in EMI and RFI noise filtering to eliminate electromagnetic and radio frequency interference that can negatively impact sound and video quality.

Certified Technology Specialists earn ISO/IEC 1702

InfoComm International, the leading trade association representing the professional audiovisual industry today announced that the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist and Certified Technology Specialist – Installation credentials under ISO/IEC 17024.ISO/IEC 17024 establishes a global benchmark for the certification of personnel. ANSI accredits standards developers, certification bodies and technical advisory groups to both the ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Many members of the Advanced team are Certified technology Specialists, adding even more reassurance when dealing with our a/v experts at Advanced Solutions, for planning and installation, and our other divisions.

Certified Technology Specialists (CTS) serve clients by creating, operating and servicing AV solutions, while meeting client’s needs, on time and within budget. A Certified Technology Specialist - Installation (CTS-I) installs and maintains audiovisual systems by following specifications, schematics, codes, and safety protocols; administering installation process logistics; troubleshooting and problem solving systems; maintaining tools and equipment; and communicating with clients, designers, other trades, other installers and staff, all while providing exemplary customer service. Ongoing professional education is required to maintain the credentials. A certification is valid for three years and certified individuals must earn 30 renewal units (RUs) within each three-year period, remain in good standing, and abide by the CTS Code of Ethics and Conduct.

News from Ontario’s leading audio visual supplier - Aug/07

In this issue:

  • The biggest plasma wall in Canada
  • Aquivo weatherproof screens
  • Video signal transmission
  • Safety concerns about projector lamps
  • A SMART new product launch - SENTEO
  • For rent: 84″ plasma

And more!

Click here to see your complete Advanced Notice issue - Aug/07 

News from Ontario’s leading audio visual supplier - May/07

In this issue:

  • Convergence solutions provider: the integration of IT and AV
  • LifeSize HD videoconference invents Telepresence
  • Tech review: Blu-ray x HD-DVD
  • Understanding Dynamic Digital Signage
  • Video Signals transmission

And more!

Click here to see your complete Advanced Notice issue - May/07 

News from Ontario’s leading audio visual supplier - Jan/07

In this issue:

  • Affordable HD Video Conferencing
  • Google proves value of streaming media
  • Take control of your AV assets with Crestron Roomview
  • Axis Group delivers coast to coast serice and support
  • Advanced first with the M-PDP

And more!

Click here to see your complete Advanced Notice issue - Jan/07 

Take advantage of three SMART Board offers for K-12 educators

SMART Technologies has three special offers as part of a widespread media campaign to K-12 education administrators:

  • Purchase 10 SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards and receive a 32-remote Senteo™ interactive response system at no cost
  • Purchase 25 SMART Board interactive whiteboards and receive three 32-remote Senteo interactive response systems and training at no cost
  • Purchase 50 SMART Board interactive whiteboards and receive eight 32-remote Senteo interactive response systems and training at no cost

These offers are valid until April 30, 2008, and are available in Canada from Advanced Presentation Products.

Why not take advantage of this promotion  for an affordable way to equip your classrooms with SMART products?

SMART Professional Development Series (March - May 2008)

Creating a community for SMART educators 

Advanced Presentation Solutions is committed to integrating your teachers’ use of technology as a learning tool that supports and supplements educational practice in ways that achieve dramatic improvements in student learning.

Creating a community. Did you miss the recent SMART end users conference at Appleby College? Are you looking to get more out of your SMART board™ interactive whiteboard and other SMART products? Whether you are new to interactive whiteboards or are a beginner, intermediate or advanced SMART Board teacher, join our
K-12 Solutions Group as we bring our SMART Professional Development series to a city near you.

EVENTS ARE FREE  9:00am - 3:00pm.

This is a K-12 professional development series of events for beginner, intermediate and advanced SMART board users as well as District administrators. Space is limited. Refreshments will be served.

REGISTER NOW!

LifeSize promotes GREEN technology

On January 22nd, LifeSize announced LifeSize® PlanetWise™, a comprehensive corporate environmental initiative promoting green technologies that reduce pollution. LifeSize PlanetWise is featured on the LifeSize website at http://www.lifesize.com/solutions/environment.

LifeSize high definition video communication is one of the greenest technologies on the planet, providing tremendous potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Each trip avoided in favor of video has a direct, measurable reduction in an organization’s carbon footprint. By reducing the need to travel, LifeSize video can have a profound and positive impact on the environment. In addition, all LifeSize manufacturing facilities are ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certified, and products comply with existing RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations.

 For more information on LifeSize HD videoconferencing, call us at 1-800-436-6239 or info@advanced-inc.com

Announcing three new limited-time SMART offers

As part of a mass media campaign targeted to K–12 education administrators, Advanced and SMART Technologies is pleased to announce the following promos:

Act now as these are limited offers!  These offers will be valid from January 21, 2008, until April 30, 2008, and are only available in the U.S. and Canada. This promotion is an affordable way for you to equip your classrooms with SMART products.

 For more information, contact us at 1-800-436-6239 or info@advanced-inc.com

Lifesize wins two industry awards

Lifesize, the high definition video conferencing solution, has been recognised for two prestigious industry awards within a matter of days.
Internet Telephony Award
Firstly, Lifesize Express was named as 2007 product of the year by Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC®) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. Craig Malloy, CEO and founder, commented:

We are honored that INTERNET TELEPHONY has chosen to recognize LifeSize Express with this award… Our customers tell us they love everything about LifeSize Express – the small form factor, the great value, the simple interface and the beautiful, crisp and fluid high definition video it delivers over their existing broadband connection. LifeSize Express makes telepresence accessible for everyone.

Launched on October 23, 2007, LifeSize Express delivers a high definition, point-to-point video communications experience at a significantly lower price than most standard definition systems.

Then, the manufacturer of Lifesize products, LifeSize Communications, was named “Videoconferencing Company of the Year” for 2007 by leading UK industry authority Videoconferencing Insight, calling the company’s technology “the most innovative and efficient in the industry” and calling the price/performance of LifeSize products “truly amazing.”

Richard Line, Editor of Videoconferencing Insight, said:

LifeSize was the first company to offer high definition systems and remains the leader in price/performance terms today. The company focused on creating HD VC systems from the outset almost five years ago and its technology is the most innovative and efficient in the industry.

Videoconferencing Insight predicted a rapid adoption of high definition, and observed that affordable LifeSize products are becoming the main force that drives that market transition.

Visit our products website for more information about Lifesize Videoconferencing Products.

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