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Overview
KanexPro control processors are the central intelligence of an AV control system. They run user-defined scripts, manage event-driven logic, and send/receive commands to AV devices via RS-232, IR, relay, IP, and digital I/O. All processors are programmed using EasyAccomplish, KanexPro’s programming platform, and support keypads, touch panels, and expanders as peripheral devices.
SKUs
| SKU | Title | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|
| CR-HOST6S | Compact AV Control Processor with 6-Port Serial, Relay & Dual Gigabit PoE | 6 serial ports, compact form factor, dual Gig PoE outputs |
| CR-HOST8R | 1U AV Control System with 8 Serial, 8 Relay, 8 IR/Serial & 8 Digital I/O | Full 1U rack unit, 8 serial + 8 relay + 8 IR + 8 digital I/O |
CR-HOST6S — Compact 6-Port Processor
A compact control processor for small-to-medium rooms. Provides 6 RS-232 serial ports, relay outputs, IR ports, and dual Gigabit PoE outputs for powering keypads or touch panels directly from the processor without a separate PoE switch.
- Serial ports: 6× RS-232
- IR ports: Multiple IR emitter outputs
- Relay: Multiple relay outputs
- PoE output: Dual Gigabit PoE ports (power keypads/panels)
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet (management + control)
- Form factor: Compact — AV rack shelf, under-table, or wall mount
- Best for: Huddle rooms, small-to-medium conference rooms
CR-HOST8R — Full 1U Rack Processor
A full-featured 1U rack-mount control system for large rooms, boardrooms, and multi-room installations. Provides 8 serial ports, 8 relay outputs, 8 IR/serial combo ports, and 8 digital I/O ports for the most demanding control requirements.
- Serial ports: 8× RS-232
- IR/Serial combo: 8× (configurable per port as IR or RS-232)
- Relay: 8× relay outputs
- Digital I/O: 8× (configurable as input or output)
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet
- Form factor: 1U rack mount
- Best for: Boardrooms, auditoriums, multi-device AV systems
Common Features
- EasyAccomplish: KanexPro’s programming platform — available browser-based (no install), on the Mac App Store, and on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.
- Event-driven scripting engine (button press, timer, schedule, feedback)
- Real-time clock for scheduled events (auto power-off, morning startup)
- Pre-built device driver library in EasyAccomplish (Samsung, LG, Sony, Epson, QSC, Biamp, etc.)
- Supports keypads (CR-KEY series), touch panels (CR-TOUCH series), and expanders (CR-EXPAND series) over IP
- Firmware updates via web GUI
- Default credentials: admin / admin
Choosing Between Models
- Small-to-medium room, compact install, PoE for 1–2 UI devices: CR-HOST6S
- Large room, 8+ controlled devices, digital I/O needed, rack install: CR-HOST8R
