Specifications

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serial-controlled device: Serial-controlled devices with an RS-232 interface and control protocol
often have a higher level of controllability than IR-controlled devices. Examples of serial-controlled
devices are projectors, multi-disc DVD changers, etc.
switch: An extension of a router that adds more Ethernet ports to support additional devices or clients
on the local network.
system event: An action that causes another action; for example, if a projector turns on, it enables
the other devices in the system that work with the projector.
system remote: System Remote Control
System Remote Control: A Control4 System Remote Control is a universal solution that replaces
System Remote Control devices from other manufacturers, and includes programmable buttons. This
System Remote Control can access on-screen (Graphical) Navigators.
T
Touch Screen: A Touch Screen is a Home-Automation System Navigator that controls the home’s
lighting, music, videos, and other devices on the Home-Automation System.
U
UI (user interface): The preferred term is Navigator. The Control4 interface used with Control4
devices to control Home Automation, such as Touch Screens or On-Screen Navigators.
universal remote: Universal remote control. A third-party remote control that can be programmed to
replace other remotes in the home so that only one remote is needed, replacing all others. Control4
System Remote Control devices are a type of universal remote control.
USB: Universal Serial Bus) - A format used with USB sticks that plug in to a USB port on Control4
devices.
V
Virtual Connection: A term used in Composer Pro to indicate a connection outside the network.
Virtual Director: A connection to a virtual Controller only (a PC is the Director host rather than the
Controller). Projects created or edited here are benign until the saved project is loaded onto a
Controller.
W
WiFi: Uses bi-directional wireless technology to transfer data. WiFi (wireless fidelity) devices
“connect” to each other by transmitting and receiving signals on a specific frequency of the radio band
using a wireless access point. This technology uses the star network topology. WiFi uses high
bandwidth 802.11.
wired network: Uses Ethernet Category 5 (CAT5) wiring to send and receive data between devices
connected to a network.
wireless access point: A router extension with an antenna that communicates with WiFi devices and
clients in the home. A wireless hub that connects to the wired network, and distributes the wireless
signal.
Wireless Switch: Uses the ZigBee. UL listed dimmer. Single or multi-gang. Has an air gap to cut
power.
WLAN: Wireless local area network.