Extron announced that new drivers are now available for Pro Series control systems, enabling NAV endpoint PoE control on NETGEAR AVoIP switches. Global Configurator control system software lets system designers create “powerful, versatile and energy-efficient” NAV systems and slash power consumption by powering down NAV encoders and decoders when they are not in use. Using the new drivers, PoE can be turned on or off for each port of the NETGEAR switch based on time of day, occupancy or other criteria. Global Configurator works with TouchLink Pro touch panels, IPCP Pro xi Series control processors, NETGEAR AVoIP switches, along with NAVigator and NAV encoders and decoders to create flexible designs.

NAV systems can be deployed as an IP-based video and audio matrix, combining the flexibility of an IP-based system with the integration-friendly features found in Extron conventional matrix switchers. Purpose-built to support demanding professional AV applications, the highly scalable and powerful NAV platform enables secure distribution of AV signals to thousands of endpoints.