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Central Automation Control Systems
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Wi-Fi
X10 Compatible
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Home Automation Controller / Streaming Media Player / Interface Installs Easily in Any Wired or Wi-Fi Network
Superna ControlBox II Automation Controller
Superna ControlBox II Automation Controller

Superna ControlBox II Automation Control
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Overview

  • Home automation controller provides connectors for all common devices and systems
  • Streams audio and video from any PC on the wired or wireless home network
  • Features user interface customization to fit any device

Essential Info

The Superna ControlBox™ is a networking device that allows quick and easy installation of a home automation solution in any environment. Simply plug in an interface module or system controller to the ControlBox via serial or USB connection, connect it to your wired or Wi-Fi network and you are ready to go. No other infrastructure is needed! The Superna ControlBox offers you more than home control and automation - use it to experience whole-house digital audio and video distribution. Stream your digital media files from any computer or Media Center PC on the home network to any ControlBox.

Superna standards-based software and hardware make home automation a simple reality by allowing you to use one or several communication protocols together to control your home. INSTEON, Z-Wave and other protocols can work seamlessly together. The automated home can now be a reality.

What's Included

  • ControlBox II
  • Remote Control
  • Connection Cables
  • Power Cord
  • More Info


    Home Control and Automation
    The ControlBox provides serial and USB connectors for all common types of interface modules for controlling household devices, appliances or systems. The Superna ControlBox is capable of interfacing with INSTEON, Z-Wave, UPB, Vizia-RF, CentraLite, Global Caché and Nuvo systems. Two-way INSTEON communications can be accomplished by connecting a PLM via the USB jack on the reverse of the ControlBox. Z-Wave control can be established using a Z-Wave Adapter. Connecting a UPB interface module to the serial port of the ControlBox via the UPB serial connectivity cable provides two-way UPB communication. Because the ControlBox II can communicate with several different interfaces, it is possible to send commands to several proprietary control devices with just this one controller. Scenes can now be created that will turn on a lamp to 50 percent via INSTEON, set the ceiling fan to 20 percent speed via UPB, draw the blinds via Vizia RF and turn on the radio to your favorite station with a Global Caché IR command.

    Whole-House Digital Media Distribution
    The Superna ControllBox II supports audio and video streaming of major formats from any PC on the home network. Now you can easily watch a movie in the livingroom stored on the computer in the den or listen to audio files in the kitchen that are streaming from a PC in bedroom several rooms away. Simultaneous HD quality streams over the regular home network are possible thanks to the high speed processing of the Superna system. Supported video formats include: MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, DIVX Supported audio formats include: WMA, MP3, WAV, MPEG-4 AAC (Low Complexity, 5.1 Channels), AVI. Photos can even be viewed in JPEG, GIF, or PNG formats. Easily watch, manage and view audio files, video files and images from any wi-fi connected pc or device in your home. You can even create customizable mixed-media playlists.

    Setup, Installation and User Interface
    All that's required to set up a home automation network is a wired or wireless network. Connecting the ControlBox II to your LAN is the only infrastructure necessary - no special wiring is needed. You can fully leverage your standard IP home network to connect legacy electronic devices to your home computer network for control of lighting, HVAC, home control and delivery of digital audio/video content to any room in the house. This network topology obviates the need to either remodel or rewire the entire household at the time of installation.

    Universal Plug-n-Play Connectivity
    The ControlBox II converts any connected device into a UPnP™-compatible device. The UPnP protocol is an industry standard designed to enable simple and robust connectivity among standalone devices and PCs from many different vendors. A variety of devices are now available that can communicate with the ControlBox II using the UPnP standard including gateways, media servers, print devices, security consoles, and digital security cameras.

    Linux Operating System & Solid State Design
    Utilizing Linux as its operating system means that the ControlBox II is built upon a reliable platform that is totally void of viruses. Not only is the box impervious to viruses, the solid state design means that there aren't any moving parts (except the cooling fan) that can break down or fail over time.

    Superna Configuration Software
    Use ConfigNet desktop software to configure and manage your Digital Home easily and to personalize your user interfaces. Using Superna software products, you can control and operate your ControlBox from various interface devices you already have such as PCs, UMPCs, PDAs, TVs, or Touch Panels.

    Specifications

    Specifications

    Manufacturer:Superna
    Manufacturer Product No.:CB-201-B
    Patent No.:U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending
    Dimensions:2.5" H x 11.6" W x 11.3" D (6.35cm x 29.5cm x 28.8cm)
    Weight:6 lbs. (2.7kg)
    Processor:VIA C7 1.5GHz
    Memory:DDR2 533 DIMM 256MB
    Chipset:VIA CX700M2
    Storage:IDE Disk On Module 512MB
    Wired Connectivity:1 DVI Connector
    1 10/100BaseT Ethernet
    2 Back USB 2.0 Connectors
    2 Front USB 2.0 Connectors
    1 RS-232/422/485, DB-9 Connector
    6 Infrared Transmit, 3.5mm jack
    1 Infrared Receiver Extender 3.5mm jack
    1 Infrared Blaster Extender, 3.5mm jack
    2 General Purpose Inputs
    2 Dry Contact Relays
    Wireless Connectivity:Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
    1 Infrared Receiver
    Expansion Slot:Standard 32 bit, 33MHz PCI Slot
    USB
    Media/Display:VIA VT1625M HDTV Encoder
    VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio
    Video Resolution:HDTV: 720i, 720p and 1080i
    DVI: up to 1080i
    VGA
    PAL
    NTSC
    Video Connectivity:VGA HD output
    Component HD Output (Y,Pb,Pr)
    S-Video Output
    Composite output
    Audio Connectivity: SPDIF 5.1 Digital Coaxial Output
    SPDIF 5.1 Digital Optical Output
    Back Stereo Output RCA Connector
    Front Stereo Output 3.5mm Jack
    Supported Media Formats:Video: MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, WMV, DIVX
    Audio: WMA, MP3, WAV, MPEG-4 AAC (Low Complexity, 5.1 Channels), AVI
    Photos: JPEG, GIF, PNG
    Power:12V, 5000 mA
    Operating System:Linux



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    Rear Connections  Superna System Illustration  Superna Topology   

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