CRESTRON VB1 Video Conferencing Device
Specifications
- Partner: Bose
- Models: VB1
- Device Type: Conferencing
Product Information
- SIMPLWINDOWS NAME: Bose VB1 v1.0
- CATEGORY: Conferencing
- VERSION: 1.0.0
- SUMMARY: Module to establish a websocket connection to a VB1 for control.
GENERAL NOTES: Please note that some control functions will work, and the password entered in the module must match the password set on the VB1.
Parameters
- IP_Address: The network address of the device to control.
- Password: The password for the VB1.
Control Functions
- Connect: Establishes communication with the VB1 and starts the initialization.
- Disconnect: Stops communication with the VB1.
Feedback
- Is_Communicating: Indicates if communication is active.
- Is_Initialized: Indicates if the device is initialized.
Product Usage Instructions
Connecting to the Device
- Ensure your Crestron hardware setup is complete.
- Enter the IP address of the VB1 and the corresponding password into the module parameters.
- Use the ‘Connect’ function to establish communication with the VB1.
Controlling Functions
- To pan left or right, pulse the respective controls. Hold high for repeated panning.
- To tilt the camera up or down, pulse the corresponding controls. Hold high for repeated tilting.
Providing Feedback
- Check the feedback indicators to monitor various settings and statuses of the device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues?
A: Ensure that the IP address and password are correctly entered. Contact Control Concepts, Inc. for further assistance if needed. - Q: What should I do if some control functions are not working?
A: Verify that the password in the module matches the one set on the VB1. If issues persist, contact technical support.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION | ||
SIMPLWINDOWS NAME: | Bose VB1 v1.0 | |
CATEGORY: | Conferencing | |
VERSION: | 1.0.0 | |
SUMMARY: | Module to establish a websocket connection to a VB1 for control. | |
GENERAL NOTES: |
Please note the following items:
Module developer contact: Control Concepts, Inc. 201-797-7900 |
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CRESTRON HARDWARE REQUIRED: | Crestron 3-Series or 4-Series processor. | |
SETUP OF CRESTRON HARDWARE: | N/A | |
VENDOR FIRMWARE: | Bose VB1 – 1.3.28 | |
VENDOR SETUP: | N/A |
PARAMETERS |
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IP_Address | The network address of the device to control. |
Password | The password for the VB1. |
CONTROL
CONTROL: | ||
Connect | D | Establishes communication with the VB1 and starts the initialization. |
Disconnect | D | Stops communication with the VB1. |
Debug | D | Set high to enabled debug messages.
It is recommended this signal is only used during troubleshooting and not for production. |
IP_Address | S | The local IP/hostname for the VB1. |
Pan_Left | D | Pulse for single pan left. Hold high for repeated pan left. |
Pan_Right | D | Pulse for single pan right. Hold high for repeated pan right. |
Tilt_Down | D | Pulse for single tilt down. Hold high for repeated tilt down. |
Tilt_Up | D | Pulse for single tilt up. Hold high for repeated tilt up. |
Zoom_In | D | Pulse for single zoom in. Hold high for repeated zoom in. |
Zoom_Out | D | Pulse for single zoom out. Hold high for repeated zoom out. |
Home_Preset | D | Pulse to recall home preset or save home preset if Preset_Save_Fb is high. |
Preset_* | D | Pulse to recall preset_* or save preset_* if Preset_Save_Fb is high. |
Preset_Save | D | Pulse to toggle between save and recall mode. |
Autoframe_On | D | Pulse to turn camera autoframe on. |
Autoframe_Off | D | Pulse to turn camera autoframe off. |
Autoframe_Toggle | D | Pulse to toggle camera autoframe. |
Loudspeaker_Volume_Up | D | Pulse to turn loudspeaker volume up. Hold high for repeated volume up. |
Loudspeaker_Volume_Down | D | Pulse to turn loudspeaker volume up. Hold high for repeated volume down. |
Loudspeaker_Volume_Level | A | Set loudspeaker volume to a discrete value. (Integer 0 to 100) |
Loudspeaker_Mute | D | Pulse to mute loudspeaker. |
Loudspeaker_Unmute | D | Pulse to unmute loudspeaker. |
Loudspeaker_Mute_Toggle | D | Pulse to toggle loudspeaker mute. |
Microphone_Mute | D | Pulse to mute microphone. |
Microphone_Unmute | D | Pulse to unmute microphone. |
Microphone_Mute_Toggle | D | Pulse to toggle microphone mute. |
Bluetooth_Pairing_On | D | Pulse to toggle Bluetooth pairing on. |
Bluetooth_Pairing_Off | D | Pulse to toggle Bluetooth pairing off. |
Bluetooth_Pairing_Toggle | D | Pulse to toggle Bluetooth pairing on or off. |
Reboot | D | Pulse to reboot the VB1. |
HDMI/DL_Enable | D | Pulse to toggle HDMI/DL between enable and disable. |
Bluetooth_Enable | D | Pulse to toggle Bluetooth between enable and disable. |
Bluetooth_Button_Enable | D | Pulse to toggle Bluetooth button between enable and disable. |
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK | ||
Is_Communicating | D | Indicates the command processor is communicating with the VB1 when the signal is high, or not communicating when the signal is low. |
Is_Initialized | D | Indicates the command processor is synchronized with current device state when the signal is high, or not synchronized with current device state when the signal is low. |
Active_Pan_Setting_fb | A | Current pan position. (Signed Integer value -10 to 10) |
Active_Tilt_Setting_Fb | A | Current tilt position. (Signed Integer value -10 to 10) |
Active_Zoom_Setting | A | Current zoom position. (Integer value 1 to 10) |
Home_Preset_Fb | D | High to indicate home preset is active. Low to indicate home preset is inactive. |
Preset_*_Fb | D | High to indicate preset * is active. Low to indicate preset * is inactive. |
Preset_Save_Fb | D | High to indicate Preset_Save mode is active |
Autoframe_On_Fb | D | High to indicate camera autoframe is enabled. |
Autoframe_Off_Fb | D | High to indicate camera autoframe is disabled. |
Loudspeaker_Volume_Level_Fb | A | Current loudspeaker volume level. (Integer 0 to 100) |
Loudspeaker_Muted_Fb | D | High to indicate loudspeaker is muted. |
Loudspeaker_Unmuted_Fb | D | High to indicate loudspeaker is unmuted. |
Microphone_Muted_Fb | D | High to indicate microphone is muted. |
Microphone_Unmuted_Fb | D | High to indicate microphone is unmuted. |
Bluetooth_Pairing_On_Fb | D | High to indicate Bluetooth pairing is on. |
Bluetooth_Pairing_Off_Fb | D | High to indicate Bluetooth pairing is off. |
Firmware_Version_Fb | S | Reports the VB1 firmware version. |
Device_Name_Fb | S | Reports the device name. |
S | Reports the location building name. | |
Floor_Fb | S | Reports the location floor name. |
Room_Fb | S | Repots the location room name. |
Serial_Number_Fb | S | Reports the VB1 serial number. |
Camera_State_Fb | S | Reports the camera state. |
Ethernet_State_Fb | S | Reports the ethernet state. |
Ethernet_IP_Address_Fb | S | Reports the static ethernet IP Address of the VB1. |
Ethernet_MAC_Address_Fb | S | Reports the ethernet MAC Address of the VB1. |
Wifi_State_Fb | S | Reports the Wi-Fi state. |
Wifi_IP_Address_Fb | S | Reports the static WIFI IP Address of the VB1. |
Wifi_MAC_Address_Fb | S | Reports the WIFI MAC Address of the VB1. |
GPI_Status_Fb | D | High to indicate GPI mute status is active. |
USB_Connection_Status_Fb | D | High to indicate USB is connected. |
USB_Call_Status_Fb | D | High to indicate USB call is active. |
Bluetooth_Connection_Status_Fb | D | High to indicate Bluetooth connected. |
Bluetooth_Stream_Status_Fb | D | High to indicate Bluetooth stream is active. |
Ready_Status | D | High to indicate system is ready after startup. |
HDMI/DL_Enabled | D | Hight to indicate HDMI/DL is enabled. |
Bluetooth_Enabled | D | High to indicate Bluetooth is enabled. |
Bluetooth_Button_Enabled | D | High to indicate Bluetooth button is enabled. |
TESTING
TESTING: | |
OPS USED FOR TESTING: | CP3 1.8001.4878.29356
MC4 2.7000.00083 |
SIMPL WINDOWS USED FOR TESTING: | 4.1800.14 |
CRES DB USED FOR TESTING: | 211.0000.002.00 |
DEVICE DATABASE: | 200.18500.001.00 |
SYMBOL LIBRARY USED FOR TESTING: | 1166 |
SAMPLE PROGRAM: | Bose VB1 Demo v1.0.smw |
REVISION HISTORY: | v1.0 – Initial Release |
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Documents / Resources
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