Extron Electronics is rolling out the eBUS family of button panels and accessories. eBUS button panels are fully-customisable AV system control interfaces that use a digital bus architecture allowing for easy control system expansion, greater design options and future upgrades.

The button panels are connected to each other and an IPCP Pro control processor with a single cable that carries both power and communication. This efficient, expandable design allows a button panel to be used as a single user interface in a smaller system or combined with other button panels and touch panels when a more elaborate control system is required.

The EBP 100 and EBP 200 eBUS Button Panels are part of the growing eBUS family. These are two and three-gang push button control interfaces that perform a wide variety of AV system functions such as display On/Off, input switching, volume control, and much more. They feature dual-coloured, backlit buttons that provide easy operation in low-light environments and a volume knob for smooth, precise volume adjustments. Two eBUS ports are available for easy system expansion. The EBP 100 mounts in a two-gang junction box, and the EBP 200 mounts in a three-gang junction box. Included mud rings provide convenient mounting in lecterns, tabletops, or other flat surfaces.

“Extron’s new eBUS technology makes AV button panel integration and expansion easier than ever,” says Extron marketing vice president Casey Hall.

“Single-cable connections and multiple mounting options help system designers grow an AV control system from a single button panel to multiple panels to fit a wide variety of applications.”

Since eBUS button panels have the same physical appearance as Extron’s broad range of MediaLink controllers, they can be used alongside these controllers throughout a facility while preserving a consistent look and user experience. Buttons can be easily customised using Extron Button Label Generator software or by using the online Custom Button Builder application.