Clarity Visual Control Station
The Clarity™ Visual Control Station (VCS) is a flexible and easy to use video wall controller designed for the capture, display and management of visual sources on a video wall. Its compact yet powerful form factor supports a wide variety of visual inputs including analog and digital video and computer sources. VCS can drive video walls comprised of multiple Full HD displays. Using the Windows® 7 based VCS Control software, visual sources can be placed and resized individually anywhere on the video wall or, through the click of a mouse, the entire video wall can revert to a preset layout of windows. The entire system is designed to be easy to set up, easy to use and easy to maintain. The Clarity™ Visual Control Station is available in 7 configurations. Choose a tab below to view specifications and supporting documents for each product.
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 4 DVI outputs
- 5 HD inputs and 4 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-454 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-454 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6706-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
4 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
5 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 4 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 8 DVI outputs
- 5 HD inputs and 4 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-854 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-854 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6707-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
8 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
5 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 4 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 8 DVI outputs
- 8 HD inputs and 8 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-888 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-888 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6708-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
8 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
8 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 8 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 12 DVI outputs
- 5 HD inputs and 4 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-1254 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-1254 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6712-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
12 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
5 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 4 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 12 DVI outputs
- 8 HD inputs and 8 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-1288 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-1288 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6709-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
12 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
8 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 8 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 16 DVI outputs
- 5 HD inputs and 4 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-1654 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-1654 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6710-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
16 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
5 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 4 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
Product Highlights
- All-in-one video wall processor
- Windows® 7 based
- Intuitive source and wall control software
- Supports range of digital and analog visual sources
- 16 DVI outputs
- 8 HD inputs and 8 SD inputs
- Locally or remotely controlled
VCS-1688 Downloads
Specifications
| Product Name |
VCS-1688 |
| Planar Part Number |
997-6711-00 |
| Processor |
Intel® Quad Core CPU 2.66GHz |
| Operating Systems |
Windows® 7 |
| Memory (RAM) |
4GB DDR2 |
| Control Software |
VCS Control |
| Backplane |
PCI Express switch fabric |
| Hard Disk Drive |
2 x 500GB removable SATA hard drives with RAID 1 |
| Storage |
1 x DVD-RW drive |
| VGA Port |
Integrated VGA output for control screen |
| Ethernet |
2 x RJ45 (10/100/1000) |
| USB Ports |
4 external ports, USB 2.0 |
| Serial Ports |
1 via USB to Serial adapter |
| Graphics Outputs |
16 x DVI outputs. 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz max resolution each. |
| Video Inputs |
8 x HD video capture (DVI, HDMI, Component or VGA); 8 x SD video (Composite, S-Video, NTSC, PAL, SECAM) |
| Power Supply |
2 x 500W, Redundant |
| Power Consumption |
227W |
| Operating Temperature |
0° to +35° C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
17.3" x 7.0" x 17.7" (438.5 mm x 177.0 mm x 450.0 mm) |
| Weight |
67 lbs (34.4 kg) (shipping) |
| Product Approvals |
CE, FCC-Class A, RoHS, IEC60950 |
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