Extron Quantum Ultra transforms content into collaborative learning

In the renovated library of the St. Catherine's School An AV system has been installed based on a FusionMAX FHD Pro Led display device. 138 inches of Primeview, powered by the QuantumUltra305 4K video wall processor Extron.

He Quantum Ultra video wall processor from Extron transforms the library Santa Catalina school, a Catholic day boarding and teaching center for girls of 9 a 12 years. Located in Monterey (California), seeks to instill in each student excellence and, for it, technology plays a key role.

St Catherine School's new Sister Mary Kieran Memorial Library had been designed to be more than just a repository for books. Hosts an extensive collection of fiction and non-fiction, awesome reference material, spaces of different sizes for individual study, group study, tutoring, meetings and opening periods, as well as a room with video conferencing capacity.

As a space in which students can share ideas with each other, as well as with teachers and staff, Facilities needed the right tools and technology to support this interaction.

The AV system in the video conferencing room was programmed for a 3-inch video wall.×3 which accepted content from a variety of connected HDMI and USB source devices. Control had to be intuitive.

Video conferencing was part of the original design goals, allowing participants to see each other and share content simultaneously. The school selected the integration firm EKC Enterprises to design and install a sistema de videowall that could meet all your requirements.

“The newly renovated Santa Catalina School Library has been designed to be welcoming and attractive, but with high-performance technology like Extron's Quantum Ultra video wall processor supports communication and collaboration”, explains Amie Johnson, project manager de EKC Enterprises.

Videowall to encourage collaboration

One of the largest rooms within the Sister Mary Kieran Memorial Library includes a video wall system to support presentations and video conferences with local and remote participants.

Sources range from computers and Apple TV to connected personal devices within the room, including an HDMI input on a wall plate located on the door pillar. Content is shared from multiple places.

He system OFF focuses on a FusionMAX FHD Pro Led display device of 138 inches of Primeview powered by Extron's QuantumUltra305 Ultra High Bandwidth 4K Video Wall Processor.

Las AV and control signals are sent via cable CATx armored using DTP transmitters and receivers. AV system components and various sources are rack-mounted inside the equipment closet of the adjacent conference room.

The Quantum Ultra processor's five-slot chassis is configured with HDMI input and DTP twisted pair output cards.. Accepts AV signals directly from HDMI sources and an Extron USB switch converts USB signals, from a computer for example, an HDMI.

EDID and output resolution are set to match the FusionMAX video wall and its native 1080p resolution. He HyperLane video bus processor provides real-time performance with a total transfer rate of 400 Gbps, accommodating the high bandwidth requirements of the LED video wall Simultaneous video scaling and presentation from different sources is instantaneous.

The Quantum Ultra was chosen for its extensive feature set and maximum uptime. Along with the capabilities of using windows flexibly, delivers a perfect scaled image across the entire canvas, like during a student club meeting.

The Vector 4K technology Extron controls up and down scaling of the image.

EKC's integration team programmed multiple video wall presets into the system, making it easy for users to select an optimal window layout for their application.

To extend video signals between the rack-mounted processor and the video wall, and receptor DTP Extron has been installed behind the display device. The system designer chose this model because it receives DTP signals, converts them to HDMI and supports analog audio and control while maintaining signal integrity at distances up to 100 metros.

For AV system control, has been mounted on the wall TouchLink Pro touch screen of 7 inches next to the Led display device. This is paired with a IP Link Pro control processor from Extron in the equipment rack in the room. The touch interface is customized, being equally suitable for both novice and experienced users.

“When the school decided to switch from a 3-inch video wall×3 to a direct view Led display device for the new library, The modularity of Extron's Quantum Ultra processor allowed design upgrades with simple reconfiguration to deliver the required content per window while maintaining signal integrity at maximum speed.”, duck Chris Burford, CTS, By Designer/Estimator de EKC Enterprises.

From concept to implementation, The project was completed in seven months. Library Led Display Device, powered by Quantum Ultra video wall processor 305 by Extron, has been recognized as a valuable tool on campus. Students and staff appreciate the image quality, the flexibility to use windows and the stability of different room capacities.

Equipment used:

• As far beyond 305: 4K video wall processor with ultra-high bandwidth and HyperLane bus.
• Quantum IN4HDMI: Four-channel HDMI input card for Quantum Ultra video wall processors.
• Quantum OUT4DTP: Quad-channel output DTP card for Quantum Ultra video wall processors.
• DTP HDMI 4K 330 Rx: DTP receiver for HDMI and control – 100 metros.
• SW2 USB: Two-input USB switch.
• SF 26CT: Pair of ceiling speakers 2 roads and 165 mm, 70/100 V.
• TLP Pro 725M: TouchLink Pro 7 touchscreen″ wall mount.
• IPL Pro S6: IP Link Pro control processor with six serial ports.
• XTP DTP 24/1000: Shielded twisted pair cable – Non plenum coil 305 metros.