Application Notes: Dante in Corporate AV Installations
Boardrooms, conference rooms, campuses, lobbies — real-world deployment scenarios Corporate AV is among the most practical deployment target for…
Overview
KanexPro control processors are programmed using EasyAccomplish, KanexPro’s proprietary programming software. EasyAccomplish is available in three ways:
- Browser-based: Access directly via any web browser by entering the processor’s IP address — no installation required.
- Mac App: Available on the Mac App Store.
- iOS App: Available on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Scripts define what happens when events occur (button presses, schedule triggers, device feedback) and what commands are sent to controlled devices.
Accessing EasyAccomplish
Browser
- Enter the processor’s IP address in a browser.
- Log in with admin credentials (default: admin / admin).
- Navigate to the EasyAccomplish programming section.
Mac / iOS App
- Download EasyAccomplish from the Mac App Store or Apple App Store.
- Launch the app and enter the processor’s IP address to connect.
- Log in with admin credentials.
Script Structure
EasyAccomplish scripts are event-driven. Each script block defines:
- Trigger: What causes the action (button press, timer, device feedback, schedule).
- Action: What command(s) to send and to which port or device.
- Delay (optional): Wait time between commands in a sequence.
Example structure:
ON BUTTON_PRESS keypad1 button1 SEND RS232 port1 "PWR ON\r" DELAY 2000 SEND RS232 port2 "INPUT 1\r" ENDRS-232 Commands
RS-232 commands are hex or ASCII strings sent to a configured serial port. Each port must be configured with the correct baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and parity matching the controlled device.
- Common baud rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200
- Most AV devices use 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)
- Use \r for carriage return and \n for line feed as command terminators
IP Commands
Send TCP or UDP strings to controlled devices on the network:
SEND TCP 192.168.1.50 4001 "POWR0001\r\n"The processor maintains persistent TCP connections to frequently commanded devices to reduce latency.
IR Commands
IR commands are defined by carrier frequency and pulse/space timing. Pre-built IR databases for common devices are available in EasyAccomplish’s driver library. Custom IR codes can be learned via the IR learn port.
Relay Control
SET RELAY port1 CLOSE DELAY 500 SET RELAY port1 OPENRelay outputs can be momentary (pulse) or latching (hold). Use momentary for projector screens or door locks; latching for power switching.
Macros and Scenes
Group multiple commands into a macro and trigger it from a single button press or schedule event. Example “Presentation Mode” macro in EasyAccomplish:
- Power on display
- Set input to HDMI 1
- Set volume to 30%
- Close screen relay
- Dim lights via RS-232 to lighting controller
Scheduling
EasyAccomplish includes a real-time clock scheduler for time-based events. Configure auto power-off at 6pm, morning startup sequences, or weekly recurring scenes without any external control system.
Driver Library
EasyAccomplish provides pre-built driver files for common AV brands (Samsung, LG, Sony, Epson, Extron, Biamp, QSC, etc.). Import a driver file to get a full command library for that device without manual programming. Contact support@kanexpro.com for driver requests.
