Elan HC4 - HC4 as a System Extender

ELAN HC4/HC8 INSTALLATION MANUAL
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HC4 as a System Extender
(FUTURE APPLICATION)
The HC4 can also be used in conjunction with other HC Series controllers as a System
Extender. Using the HC4 as a System Extender allows the zone it is in to have an
independent On Screen Display (OSD). It can also control local equipment and provide a
“pass through” for the primary System Controller to access local equipment.
In the ELAN configuration software, program the HC4 as a System Extender, program
control for any directly connected devices and System Control “pass through” if desired.
Connection to the primary System Controller is accomplished by the network connection to
the HC4. This greatly decreases the wiring needed from the head end to the locally
integrated devices.
Figure 2-3 on the following page shows the HC4 (remotely located in a zone) used as a
System Extender in conjunction with an M86 and HC6 System Controller. The V85 is
controlled through its RS-232 connection to the HC6 and is used to switch Source video
that is then routed through the HC4s (and HC6) to their respective monitors, providing
independent OSDs to the different zones.
See the Application Notes at www.elanhomesystems.com.