New Features for Large Multiprocessor Systems, Diagnostics, and Improved Performance
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — May 23, 2013 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced a major update to its programming software Integration Designer(R), a CEDIA Hall Of Fame inductee. Integration Designer 9.0 is bolstered with powerful new features to simplify the design of large systems with multiple processors dramatically, such as the ability to create independent Zigbee(R) networks, a diagnostic driver for monitoring system performance, improved overall performance, and much more.
Integration Designer 9.0 introduces a new way for integrators to design large systems using multiple processors, known as the “master/slave mode.” The new mode allows additional processors to be added as expansion devices to the master processor. The processors communicate via Ethernet, enabling the resources of the slave processors to be available for control of devices — even two-way drivers can be assigned to run on a slave processor. In scenarios such as a cabana or master suite, where it’s challenging or impossible to bridge all processors into a single wireless network, another powerful new feature enables slave processors to form independent Zigbee networks.
To provide integrators with the ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and report on many aspects of a system’s performance, Integration Designer 9.0 includes a new diagnostic driver that can be loaded onto an XP series processor running the latest firmware. Using any Web browser, integrators can connect to the IP address of the processor to access its diagnostics Web interface to view processor vitals, controller connection status, driver usage, detailed logging information, and much more.
Integration Designer 9.0 introduces a number of new commands for improved performance and even simpler programming. A “Show All Devices on Local Network” command makes it easy to view the IP and MAC addresses of the RTI devices on a network, while an “Import/Export Driver Configuration” allows driver configurations to be stored and imported into another system. To speed up program loading and reduce unnecessary bitmaps in the library, a “Configure Template” command allows designers to disable templates they don’t use.
“We are very excited to announce that the only software to ever be inducted into the CEDIA Hall of Fame has gotten even better,” said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. “Integration Designer has long been considered the preeminent control system programming platform in the CE industry, and with Version 9.0, we’re taking its functionality to the next level. With new features to accommodate large installations with multiple processors, a diagnostic driver, and even more intuitive use, integrators will save time and money on each project, while providing their customers with a fully customized control experience.”
Inducted into the CEDIA Product Hall of Fame in 2011, RTI’s Integration Designer programming software is a powerful Windows(R)-based solution that provides efficient, custom programming of all aspects of any RTI control system. Features include complete libraries of professionally designed graphics, infrared codes, RS-232 commands, and prebuilt two-way drivers. Setting Integration Designer apart, however, is its simple drag-and-drop programming for everything from simple buttons to advanced GUI elements such as scrolling lists with feedback on any RTI product produced in the last eight years.
Integration Designer 9.0 is available now to authorized RTI dealers.
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About Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI)
Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) is a leading control systems manufacturer offering innovative, sophisticated, and user-friendly devices for professionally installed electronic systems. The company’s wide array of award-winning handheld and in-wall universal controllers, central processors, audio distribution systems, and accessories are marketed exclusively through a worldwide network of professional integrators. For complete control and monitoring over electronic systems from virtually anywhere in the world, the power of RTI is available on iPhone(R), iPod touch(R), iPad(R), and Android(TM) devices through the company’s RTiPanel application, just as the award-winning RTI Virtual Panel program offers access and control via any PC running Microsoft(R) Windows(R). All RTI solutions are programmed through the company’s world-renowned Integration Designer(R) software, easily allowing dealers to provide a completely customizable user interface for intuitive command over the entire electronics system.
Founded in 1992 with a committed focus on the custom installation market, RTI offers a number of award-winning support and incentive programs to its dealers, including educational opportunities through the Advanced Control University (ACU), and the popular Control Bucks and Dealer Accommodation programs. In addition, through RTI’s Integration Partner Program, the company has reached out to manufacturers across the industry to ensure that RTI products integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of components and systems.
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