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    ABOUT NETWORK-CONTROLLED POWER

    Manage every circuit from a single web browser.

    LynTec network-controlled power systems use standard IP protocols to give you remote visibility and control over every circuit in your facility, simplifying complex installations.

    Every network-enabled LynTec product features an integrated web server, allowing for complete system setup, monitoring, and control from any device with a web browser. This eliminates the need for proprietary software or on-site commissioning for most tasks. Integrators can configure sequencing, manage zones, and check system status remotely.

    With native support for protocols like IP, sACN, Telnet, and DMX, our systems integrate directly into existing lighting consoles and automation platforms like Crestron or Q-SYS. This creates a unified, scalable infrastructure that can manage power for a single rack or an entire campus from one control surface.

    WHY IT MATTERS

    Engineered for the network you already have.

    01

    Browser-based control with no proprietary software.

    An integrated web server in every network-enabled product provides a universal interface for setup and control. Access system functions from any computer or smart device on the network without installing special applications or drivers.
    02

    Native support for common automation and lighting protocols.

    Integrate directly with your control systems using native support for IP, Telnet, HTTP, and sACN. Optional BACnet support allows for seamless connection to building management systems, creating a unified control environment.
    03

    Scalable management from a single rack to an entire facility.

    Start with a single NPAC for a rack and expand to a facility-wide RPC system controlling up to 168 circuits. Our network architecture allows multiple panels and modules to be linked and managed as a single, cohesive system.
    FAQ

    Your questions, answered.

    Common questions about implementing network-based power control.
    Can contact closure be used as a backup for network control?

    Absolutely. Contact closure provides a robust, hardwired control layer that operates independently of an IP network, DMX, or sACN controller. This makes it an excellent failsafe or backup control method.

    An integrator can configure a system where a physical switch provides a manual override in case of network failure, ensuring that essential systems can always be controlled. It can also be used for local control in a room while still allowing for centralized network management of the entire facility.

    Can I combine DMX control with other protocols like IP or contact closure?

    Yes, our intelligent panels are designed for multi-protocol environments. Products like the RPC, LCP, and NPAC can respond to DMX, sACN, IP (Telnet/HTTP), and dry contact closure inputs simultaneously. This allows for a layered control strategy. For example, you can use DMX for show-specific cues from a lighting console, an IP-based system for building automation, and a contact closure for a simple wall switch or fire alarm integration, all on the same panel.

    Can LynTec panels integrate with control systems like Crestron or Q-SYS?

    Yes. Our systems are engineered for straightforward integration with third-party AV automation platforms, including Crestron, AMX, and Q-SYS. By using simple IP commands (via Telnet), you can trigger power sequences, control zones, and query system status directly from your preferred control processor. This allows you to incorporate LynTec power control into a single, unified user interface for the entire facility.

    Can standalone units integrate with third-party control systems?

    Yes. While designed for independent operation, our standalone solutions can easily integrate into larger systems. They can be triggered by IP commands from control systems like Crestron, AMX, and Q-SYS, or via traditional contact closure. This allows you to provide simple, reliable power control that can be managed by a master automation platform.

    Do I need special software to configure a LynTec network panel?

    No. Every network-enabled LynTec product, including the RPC, LCP, and NPAC series, features an integrated web server. This allows for complete system setup, monitoring, and control using a standard web browser from any computer or smart device on the network. This approach simplifies commissioning and eliminates the need to install or maintain proprietary software.

    Do these switches work with third-party control systems like Crestron or Q-SYS?

    LynTec switches provide a physical user interface for a LynTec power control panel. The integration with a third-party system like Crestron, AMX, or Q-SYS happens at the panel level, not at the switch itself.

    You can use a LynTec switch for local manual control while simultaneously managing the same power panel over the network via Telnet, sACN, DMX, or other protocols supported by our controllers. The switch becomes one part of a complete, integrated control infrastructure.

    How are standalone units controlled without a central AV system?

    Each standalone unit has a built-in web server for initial setup, sequencing configuration, and direct control. For daily operation, they can be triggered by a simple contact closure from a wall switch or sensor. Many units also accept commands via IP or DMX, providing flexible control options for any environment.

    How can I monitor and manage an SCV Series UPS remotely?

    SCV Series units are designed for operational visibility. For remote management, you can install an optional SNMP network card. This card allows the UPS to connect to your network, enabling you to monitor status, receive alerts, and manage the unit through a web browser or a network management system. This is ideal for centralized monitoring of power infrastructure in larger facilities or for unmanned equipment rooms.

    How do I integrate IP Series controllers with my AV control system?

    IP Series products are engineered for seamless integration. We provide pre-built control modules and plugins for leading platforms like Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron, and Symetrix. These modules simplify programming by providing native control within your existing ecosystem.

    For custom applications, you can use simple text-based commands sent over TCP/IP, UDP, or RS232 for direct control of power functions.

    How do modules add control protocols like DMX or BACnet to a panel?

    Modules act as dedicated communication interfaces for your power control panel. For example, installing a DMX control module allows the panel to receive signals directly from a lighting console, enabling individual circuit control within a DMX universe.

    Similarly, a BACnet module integrates the panel into a building management system (BMS), exposing power control and status monitoring to the central building automation network. Each module is purpose-built to translate a specific protocol into commands for the panel’s internal controller.

    How do network commands interact with physical inputs like a fire alarm?

    LynTec panels are designed to prioritize life-safety and manual inputs. A contact closure input, typically connected to a fire alarm system, can be configured to override any network-based commands to ensure emergency systems activate correctly. This is a key feature for our UL 924 listed RPC and LCP panels. The web interface allows you to define the priority and behavior of these physical inputs, ensuring safe and predictable operation.

    How do your accessories simplify integration with control systems?

    Our accessories include specialized connectors and wiring harnesses designed to streamline connections between LynTec panels and third-party control systems. By providing the correct components, we reduce the time spent on terminal wiring and minimize potential points of failure. This helps ensure reliable communication for protocols like DMX, sACN, or simple contact closure.

    How do your panels integrate with third-party AV control systems?

    Our power control systems are engineered for seamless integration. Products like the RPC, LCP, and NPAC feature native support for common AV and lighting protocols, including IP (Telnet/HTTP), DMX, and sACN. This allows them to connect directly to control systems from Crestron, AMX, and Q-SYS without requiring custom drivers or complex programming.

    Most of our network-enabled panels also include a built-in web server, providing a simple browser interface for setup, monitoring, and direct control from any connected device.

    How do your sequencers integrate with control systems like Crestron or Q-SYS?

    Our network-enabled products are designed for straightforward integration with third-party automation systems. The RPC, NPAC, and XPC series all feature an onboard web server and support control via IP (Telnet/HTTP), DMX, and sACN protocols.

    For direct integration, these systems can be controlled using simple command-line strings over Telnet or through contact closure inputs. This provides a universal and reliable method for triggering power sequences from nearly any professional control system, including those from Crestron, AMX, and Q-SYS.

    How does network control scale for a large, multi-panel installation?

    Our network architecture is designed for scalability. A single RPC Master Panel can serve as the controller for multiple RPS Secondary Panels, allowing you to manage up to 168 circuits as one cohesive system from a single IP address and web interface. For rack-based systems, up to ten NPAC units can be networked together. This modular approach simplifies the management of complex, facility-wide power infrastructure.

    How does the AVL Ecosystem integrate with third-party control systems?

    Our panels are engineered for direct integration. Native support for DMX, sACN, and IP (Telnet/HTTP) allows seamless connection to lighting consoles and AV control systems like Crestron and AMX without external protocol converters. For building management integration, RPC panels also offer an optional BACnet IP interface, simplifying facility-wide automation.

    How is an LCP panel configured and monitored?

    Every LCP panel features a built-in web server that provides a full browser interface for all setup, control, and monitoring functions. An integrator can connect to the panel’s IP address from a computer or mobile device to configure zones, set DMX/sACN addresses, create schedules, and manually override circuits.

    This integrated interface simplifies installation and provides facility managers with clear, remote visibility of the system’s status.

    What control protocols are supported for network integration?

    Our network-enabled panels provide native support for the most common protocols used in AV and lighting. This includes IP (Telnet/HTTP), sACN, and DMX. This broad compatibility ensures direct integration with lighting consoles and automation systems right out of the box. For projects requiring building management system integration, optional BACnet support is available on our RPC panel series.

    What control protocols are supported for remote management?

    Our wall-mount panels are designed for seamless integration into modern control ecosystems. They can be managed via IP (Telnet, HTTP, or our web-based GUI), DMX512, and sACN. This allows for direct control from AV control systems like Crestron, AMX, and Q-SYS, as well as lighting consoles and building automation systems, providing flexible and reliable system-wide power management.

    What control protocols can I use to integrate an RPC panel?

    RPC panels are designed for flexible integration. They include native support for IP (HTTP, Telnet), DMX, sACN, and RS-232 control protocols. For integration with building management systems, an optional BACnet IP interface is also available. This allows the RPC to fit into nearly any existing control ecosystem.

    What control protocols can I use to trigger XPC sequences?

    The XPC system is built for flexible integration into modern control environments. The XPC controller natively supports IP (Telnet), DMX, and sACN for direct control from lighting consoles or AV control systems like Crestron or AMX. It also includes a contact closure interface for simple, dry-contact activation from third-party systems or basic wall switches.

    What control protocols does the LCP support out of the box?

    LCP panels are engineered for seamless lighting system integration with native support for DMX, sACN, and IP (TCP/IP). This allows direct connection to any modern lighting console or control system without requiring external protocol converters or gateways.

    Each panel also includes an integrated web server, allowing for setup, monitoring, and control from any standard web browser on the network.

    What control systems can I integrate LynTec sequencing with?

    Our network-enabled sequencers (RPC, NPAC, XPC series) are designed for broad compatibility. They feature a built-in web server for direct setup and control via IP. Native support for DMX, sACN, and Telnet allows for seamless integration with professional lighting consoles and AV control systems from manufacturers like Crestron and AMX.

    Additionally, standard contact closure inputs enable simple control from wall switches, sensors, or life-safety systems.

    What control systems can the NPAC integrate with?

    The NPAC is designed for broad compatibility with professional AVL and lighting control systems. It natively supports control via IP (Telnet/HTTP), DMX512, and sACN. It also includes a contact closure interface for simple on/off control from basic switches or relays. This flexibility allows it to integrate directly into systems from Crestron, AMX, Q-SYS, and most lighting consoles without requiring extra hardware or protocol converters.

    What functions can I manage through the web interface?

    The browser-based interface provides comprehensive remote control over your power system. You can perform initial system setup, configure precise power sequencing order and timing, assign individual circuits to control zones, and monitor the real-time on/off status of every circuit. You can also manually trigger power sequences, which is useful for system testing and remote troubleshooting without requiring a site visit.

    What network protocols can I use to control an IP Series device?

    IP Series units offer flexible control options. Every device has an onboard web server for direct control and setup via a standard web browser. For system automation, units accept simple ASCII text commands over the network using TCP/IP or UDP. An RS232 port is also available for serial control, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of control systems.

    What new control protocols and integrations are gained after an upgrade?

    Upgrading a legacy panel adds a full suite of modern, IP-based control options. You gain the ability to manage and monitor your system using common protocols such as Telnet, sACN, and DMX.

    This also enables seamless integration with today’s leading AV control systems, including platforms from Crestron, Q-SYS, and AMX. The result is centralized control, remote visibility, and the ability to incorporate the panel into a larger, connected building management ecosystem.

    What remote monitoring options are available for the KIN series?

    The KIN series includes a built-in RS-232 communication port for direct data network interface and management. For more advanced network monitoring, the unit is SNMP capable via an optional external SNMP card.

    This allows the UPS to be integrated into network management systems for remote monitoring of status, load, and battery health, providing greater operational visibility for system administrators and technicians.

    When should I specify a network-enabled sequencer over a standalone one?

    The choice depends on the project’s scale and control requirements. Standalone sequencers, like our CQ Series, are ideal for single-rack applications where simple, localized, and reliable sequencing is the primary goal. They can be linked to other CQ units for basic system expansion.

    Network-enabled systems like the RPC, NPAC, and XPC are specified when remote control, monitoring, scheduling, or integration into a larger building automation system is required. Their built-in web server and support for IP, DMX, and sACN protocols provide superior flexibility for managing complex or distributed power environments.

    If you have any inquiries about our products, feel free to ask us or visit our help desk for more information.
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    Contact Closure Control

    Simple, direct power control using physical switches, sensors, or third-party automation systems. LynTec panels use contact closure inputs to trigger power-on, power-off, or emergency sequences, ensuring reliable integration with fire alarms and building management systems.

    Sequenced Power Control

    Provides controlled, orderly power-up and power-down sequences for professional AV and lighting systems. From rack-mount sequencers to facility-wide breaker panels, these systems protect sensitive electronics from damaging inrush currents and ensure stable, predictable operation.

    DMX-Controlled Power

    Integrate circuit-level power management directly into standard lighting control workflows. LynTec DMX-controlled products range from portable relays to facility-wide breaker panels, all communicating via DMX, RDM, or sACN.

    Manual Power Control

    Provides simple, direct on/off control for power circuits using physical interfaces like key switches and push buttons. Ideal for applications requiring straightforward, non-networked operation or a secure, physical lockout for safety and maintenance.

    Designing a network-controlled power system?

    Our engineers can help you specify the right panels, relays, and controllers for your project’s network and control requirements.