RTIs In-Wall Universal Controller is loaded with colorful features

The K4 Touchpanel Provides a fully Programmable, Whole-House Control Solution with that can be customized for the client or project needs. CHANHASSEN, MN - September 24, 2004 - Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), the leading manufacturer of advanced universal home controls and control systems, takes control to new heights with the introduction of the new K4 In-Wall Universal Controller. Its the first stand-alone touchpanel with infrared control, video monitoring, and Ethernet connectivity that provides effortless integration with any size project. No other controller provides the K4s wealth of function, level of customization and design versatility. The K4 controller will be available to custom installers 1st quarter of 2005 (MSRP: $2,499.00) through the AVAD distribution network (www.avad.com).

With our new K4 In-Wall Universal Controller the custom installers will have an elegant color touchpanel packed with features and a open architecture that can be easily programmed with our Windows -based TheaterTouch Designer software. This will provide the installer with a complete control solution that can be custom tailored to any size project said Pete Baker, director of sales and marketing for RTI. The K4 gives custom installers the ideal building block for integrating virtually any electronic component available into a control system that perfectly complements a homes aesthetics and the clients tastes.

RTIs K4 features a 6.4-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with full VGA resolution, powerful 32-bit processor, and infrared receiver that lets installers provide users complete and precise control over all audio/video components, lights, or other electronic systems. Its touchscreen is small enough to blend into a rooms interior, yet it provides the detail necessary for displaying video windows and web pages. The K4 interface has a 32-MB Flash memory, making it fully programmable using RTIs TheaterTouch Designer software, which has evolved over the past decade to become the most rock-solid programming interface available. It lets installers easily display custom buttons, text, graphics, and animations. The controller maintains all settings and configurations even when power is lost.

The K4 can directly control almost any audio/video component, lighting or HVAC system using its infrared output port or other related accessories for RS-232 control. In addition, the built-in Ethernet port allows the K4 to access the Internet. An optional video card provides the ability to digitize composite video for full screen or scalable viewing of security cameras or other video sources which could include viewing and selecting songs stored on a hard drive music server. An on-board microphone and stereo speakers are also included.

The K4 can be used as a stand-alone device or as part of an expandable central control system. When used with the available RTI accessory devices, the K4 is capable of infrared routing, relay control, power sensing, and RS-232 communications for advanced control.

Specifications Power 9-16 VDC, 1A max

Power Management Adjustable backlight brightness/power down time

Touchscreen Display High-brightness color TFT LCD

Full VGA (640x480 pixels) with 65K colors

300:1 contrast ratio

Integrated high-resolution resistive touchscreen

Display Size (H x W) 6.4 in (162mm) diagonal

Display Backlight Dual CCFL, 300nit

Infrared Output Port 200mA output

Drives up to 1000 ft (300 m) of wire

Ethernet Port 10/100Base-T

Operating Temperature +32 F to +122 F (0 C to +50 C)

Total System Memory 32M Bytes Flash (non-volatile) memory

Device Capability Total number of devices is limited only by memory

Macro Capability Up to 64 steps in a single macro

Total number of macros is limited only by memory

Macro capability on every button

Communications USB programming port

Expansion Slot General Purpose bus interface

Enclosure Formed steel, black powder coating

Front Plate High-impact molded ABS plastic

Mounting Integrated mounting wings, or screws through front bezel

Installation Cut-Out (W x H) 8.25 in (210mm) x 5.5 in (140mm)

Total Depth in Wall 2.25 in (57mm)

Weight 2.6 lbs (1180g)

Warranty One Year (Parts & Labor)

MSRP $2,499.00

All specifications subject to change without notice.

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