{"product_id":"turtle-av-darwin-4k-control-central-management-box-for-darwin-4k-av-over-ip","title":"Turtle AV Darwin 4K Control — Central Management Box for Darwin 4K AV over IP","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTurtle AV Darwin 4K Control\u003c\/b\u003e is the network controller for Darwin 4K H.265 AV over IP matrix installations, managing routing between all Darwin 4K TX encoders and RX receivers on the 1G network without requiring a permanently connected PC or control software. Two 1G LAN ports — one with PoE output — connect the box to the managed network and allow it to power connected Darwin 4K devices. An IR input, IR output, 6-pin digital I\/O, and two RS-232 ports extend the control ecosystem to cover touch panels, AV control processors, IR extenders, and building automation systems. A Micro USB port handles firmware updates. At 204 × 117.5 × 21.5mm and 597g, the Control box sits in any rack, AV credenza, or equipment bay alongside the network switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDarwin 4K Matrix Management:\u003c\/b\u003e Central routing controller for all Darwin 4K TX\/RX devices — manages any-source-to-any-display switching across the 1G network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2× 1G LAN (1× with PoE Output):\u003c\/b\u003e Dual gigabit LAN — one port provides 24V PoE output to power connected Darwin 4K devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIR Input (12V Level):\u003c\/b\u003e IR input accepts 12V-level IR signals for remote control integration at the control box location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIR Output (5V Level):\u003c\/b\u003e IR output extends 5V-level IR commands to equipment in racks or closed spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6-Pin Digital I\/O:\u003c\/b\u003e Contact closure interface for integration with lighting, room booking systems, and building automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2× RS-232 Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Dual 3.81mm phoenix RS-232 ports for bidirectional AV control system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicro USB Firmware Update:\u003c\/b\u003e Micro USB port for field firmware updates without network management tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100m via CAT5e\/6\/6a\/7:\u003c\/b\u003e Communicates with Darwin 4K devices up to 100m away via standard CAT cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact 204 × 117.5 × 21.5mm, 597g:\u003c\/b\u003e Slim rack or shelf form at 597g — fits in any AV equipment bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork Bandwidth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m via CAT5e\/6\/6a\/7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 1G RJ45 (VIDEO LAN supports PoE output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIR Input\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× 3.5mm audio jack, 12V level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIR Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× 3.5mm audio jack, 5V level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital I\/O\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× 6-pin 3.81mm phoenix connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRS-232\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2× 3-pin 3.81mm phoenix connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirmware Update\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1× Micro USB 5-pin female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHousing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal enclosure, Turtle Aqua\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e204 × 117.5 × 21.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e597g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V\/2.5A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.84W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTurtle AV Darwin 4K Control\u003c\/b\u003e is backed by the 5-year manufacturer warranty, providing peace of mind for professional installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication Examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorporate Matrix AV System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral routing control for a corporate building AV matrix — any conference room source to any display, managed from the AV control system via RS-232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation Campus AV Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle control point for routing lecture and media sources across a campus Darwin 4K distribution network — integrated with the campus AV control system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Signage Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManages source-to-screen routing for a Darwin 4K digital signage network — switch content sources to specific displays on schedule or on demand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Room Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232 and digital I\/O connect the Darwin control to touch panels, room booking systems, and lighting — coordinating AV routing with the rest of the room automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Turtle AV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54354946130266,"sku":"TAV-DARWIN4K-CTL","price":774.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/6944\/3674\/files\/Menu_Icons_2.png?v=1782312340","url":"https:\/\/avitdirect.co.uk\/products\/turtle-av-darwin-4k-control-central-management-box-for-darwin-4k-av-over-ip","provider":"AVITdirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}