Plug-and-play for simplicity and efficiency.

Problem-free integration

Media Express is is the solution for simple switching between image and sound signals. This system is already integrated into the power strips of the Bachmann Facility product ranges. In addition to switching between signals, it gives a network connection to each user.

With Media Express the individual power strips are linked in a ‘daisy-chain’ series. This chain requires only one cable set with 3 connections. The connections are inserted into the power strips on a plug-and-play basis. No programming of the units is necessary and the sequence of the connection units can be freely selected. The system is self-initialising and can be used immediately.

Flexible switching

The signal-switching function enables image and sound signals to be sent from the power strip to a beamer, projector or monitor screen. Authorisation to transmit the user’s image and sound signal is activated by means of a dedicated button. An LED on the button indicates activation.

For image transmission the common 15-pin VGA sub-D system is provided on the front of the power strip. This allows laptops to be connected easily using VGA connector cables. Of particularly practical benefit, no additional signal amplifier is necessary as this is integrated into the feeder box. This assures problem-free image transmission (so long as the maximum number of users and cable length are observed). The system can be built with a single infeed. Up to 20 power strips can be linked via connector cables. No central switching box is required. Beamers, projectors or monitors can be connected directly to the feeder box.

Simplicity of linking

Connection to the network requires only one access point (via the feeder cable). Two RJ45 LAN ports with signal amplifier on each power strip allow laptops to be connected. Thus the network is linked from one user to the next via the connector cable. The built-in network switch is designed for 10 / 100 Mbit and is sufficient, depending on the specific installation, for up to 20 participants.

Feeder box

The system structure requires the use of a feeder box. This box provides the link between the power strips and the output devices (beamer, audio, network etc.). Only one feeder adaptor is required in the chain after every seventh power strip.