1. Ascendancy.net.au
Economical
Extremely competitive pricing when compared to other popular control systems.
The price advantage comes from a lower in the hardware cost and in the reduced programming time.
Our hardware solutions can provide a reduced spend of anywhere from 25-70%, depending upon the
system size and design.
Feature Rich
Ethernet – Programing, management and control of other devices.
IR (bi-directional)
RS-232 (bi-directional)
RS-485
Relays
Input/output ports
Hardware options – basic room controller and rack mountable device for larger AV systems
2. Ascendancy.net.au
Australian Made
Our customers will be supported directly by the manufacturer, who holds the stock here in Australia –
both very rare things for control equipment. No “yes it’s available, but 6-weeks away” or waiting 16-
hours for an answer to come from the US.
Cloud Based
As a result of being cloud based the Ascendancy system provides the following benefits;
Single secure storage point for the configuration files of every project.
The Editor software is always the latest version.
Access to a vast IR/Serial Codes and Module library, which is constantly being updated.
Remote (including off-site) management of AV systems.
Automatic saving of configurations.
Open Source
When we say Open Source in reference to Ascendancy here’s what we mean;
Ascendancy does not use a proprietary programming language
The source code for a configuration is not locked – the customer, who owns the installed
Ascendancy unit, can freely pass this configuration to a third party.
The universally compatible with third party user interfaces like tablets and smart phones.
Simple to Program
The cloud based Ascendancy Editor make it extremely quick and simple to program.
Anyone who has had exposure to the installation of AV control systems will likely need nothing more
than a brief introduction to Ascendancy.
BYOD architecture
All that a device requires to work with Ascendancy is a browser and Wi-Fi.
No Application to download or licence fees are required and no special set-up during programming.
Depending upon the type of wireless network being used at least 16 devices can connect to any single
controller – all for free.
No Licences, Apps or other hidden costs
All of our competitors charge for at least some of the following;
Programming/configuration applications.
IR capture and Serial code management software.
Licences for multiple users.
Licences for Mobile Apps and 3rd party devices.
Remote access licences.
Unlock codes for hardware and/or certain features.
Addition cost for phone support and extended warranties.
These products and services are provided free of charge by Ascendancy.
3. Ascendancy.net.au
Ascendancy one.1 Ascendancy one.2
Product Description Premium Programmable Control Processor Compact Programmable Control Processor
Case Type 1RU freestanding or rack mountable case “Half-rack” freestanding case
Aesthetics Carbon Black aluminium-faced steel case, with backlit LCD logo panel Carbon Black aluminium-faced steel case
Processor 32bit ARM architecture chipset 32bit ARM architecture chipset
Memory 8GB 4GB
Programming Ascendancy Editor (cloud based) Ascendancy Editor (cloud based)
Connections/Ports Combo - bi-directional IR and RS232 (x12) Combo - bi-directional IR and RS232 (x4)
RS232 – full hardware flow (bi-directional) (x5) RS232 – full hardware flow (bi-directional) (x2)
RS485 - full bi-directional RS485 - full bi-directional
Relays (x12) Relays (x6)
Analog Inputs (x12) Analog Inputs (x6)
Ethernet Ethernet
BUS* BUS*
CEC (active in future versions) -
DC 12V - 200mA DC 12V- 100mA
Physical Dimensions 442mm x 291mm x 44.4mm (W x D x H) 222mm x 126mm x 44.4mm (W x D x H)
Supplied Accessories AUS power pack, quick-start guide and rack mounting kit AUS power pack and quick-start guide
Compatible Interfaces All iOS, Android and Windows devices All iOS, Android and Windows devices
Licences/Software fees None None
Country of Manufacture Australia Australia
Warranty 24-months 24-months
*to provide backwards compatibility with older platforms and accessories.