Control4® EA-5 Controller

Control4® EA-5 Controller

C4-EA5

The all-new Control4 EA-5 Entertainment and Automation Controller has the performance, horsepower, and control capabilities to run the most demanding Control4 systems. Unprecedented performance is delivered by a next-generation multi-core, hyperthreaded processor and a wide variety of control I/O. Automate your smart home solutions throughout the entire home with advanced WiFi and

ZigBee with multiple external antennas, an integrated five-port Ethernet switch, IR, serial, contact sensors, and relays.

Deliver immersive, multi-stream, high-reslution audio solutions with up to five simultaneous audio streams from local audio content, an integrated music server, and native ShairBridge for AirPlay-enabled audio playback. Sleek design, rack-mount form factor, and top-ofthe-line connectivity make it the foundation for any Control4 system.

• Advanced multi-core processor delivers a new level of speed and performance for instantaneous, interactive on-screen control and access to lighting, security, music, and video libraries.

• High-resolution audio is delivered by an all-new high-powered DAC and five audio outputs, including HDMI, that deliver multiple simultaneous streams of local music, native streaming services, and AirPlay-enabled devices.

• Integrated music server with native support for Pandora®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Rhapsody® (Napster®) streaming services.

• Certified HDMI with audio and video capability delivers all-new, elegant on-screen display with reliable connectivity to today’s televisions and receivers.

• Elegant, low-profile design features an integrated power supply for flexible, simple installation.

• Included rack ears and 1U rack size for convenient rack mounting.

• Incredibly fast, intuitive control from a touch screen, remote, or TV On-Screen Navigator.

• Built-in five-port gigabit network switch simplifies installation for your network-connected devices.

• Integrated Wireless-N and ZigBee with external antennas simplify installation while delivering high-performance connectivity.

• USB and eSATA ports enable connections to external hard drives for easy access to music content.

• Control4 app license enables in-home control from multiple iOS and Android mobile devices as well as PCs. Add a 4Sight subscription to enable remote control and access from virtually anywhere.

• Video/Audio Intercom license for whole-home communications with Control4 touch screens and door stations.

Control4® EA-5 Controller

Model number C4-EA5

Control4 app license

Intercom license

Streaming services

ShairBridge

Video out

Video

Audio out

Audio in

Audio playback formats

High-resolution audio playback

Advanced audio subsystem

Audio system controls (analog or digital coax)

Signal-to-noise ratio

Total harmonic distortion

Embedded services

Included—Supports up to 50 devices

Included—Supports audio and video intercom on Control4 touch screens and door stations

Pandora®, Rhapsody® (Napster®), TuneIn, TIDAL, Deezer

Up to 20 instances of the driver in the project

5 concurrent streams

Inputs / Outputs

1 video out—HDMI

HDMI 1.4 output; HD 720p/1080p, 50-60 Hz

5 audio out—1 HDMI, 2 stereo analog, 2 digital coax

4 audio in—2 stereo analog, 2 digital coax

AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, MP4/M4A, Ogg Vorbis,

PCM, WAV, WMA

Up to 192 kHz / 24 bit

Dual audio signal processors, multiple sample rate converters

10-band graphic equalizer, input gain, output gain, loudness, tone controls, balance

<-105 dbFS

0.0015 (-96.5 db)

Ethernet

Built-in Ethernet switch

Wireless

Wireless security

Wireless antenna

ZigBee Pro

ZigBee antenna eSATA port

USB port

Network

10/100/1000BaseT compatible (required for controller setup).

1 Ethernet in + 4 gigabit Ethernet switch ports

Dual-band Wireless-N (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 802.11n/g/b)

WEP, WPA, and WPA2

2 external reverse SMA connectors

802.15.4

External reverse SMA connector

1 eSATA port

1 USB 2.0 port, 500mA minimum, 600mA maximum

IR out

IR capture

Serial out

Contact

Relay

Control

8 IR out—5V 27mA max output, 1 IR blaster—front

1 IR receiver—front; 0-60 kHz

4 serial out (2 DB9 ports and 2 shared with IR out 1-2)

4 contact sensors—36VDC, 1.25A maximum

4 relays—AC: 36V, 2A; DC: 24V, 2A maximum operation

Power requirements

Power consumption

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Fan dB level

Dimensions (H × W × D)

Weight

Shipping weight

Power

100-240 VAC, 60/50Hz

Max: 40W, 136 BTUs/hour

Idle: 15W, 51 BTUs/hour

Other

32˚ ~ 104˚ F (0˚ ~ 40˚ C)

4˚ ~ 158˚ F (-20˚ ~ 70˚ C)

Max: 35 dB

1.875" (49 mm) w/feet × 17.5" (444 mm) × 10.125" (258 mm)

6.85 lbs (3.10 kg)

9.30 lbs (4.20 kg)

Accessories

3.5mm to DB9 Serial Cable

C4-CBL3.5-DB9B

SR-260 System Remote Control

C4-SR260-B

4Sight Subscription (1 Year)

C4-4Sight-E

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