Compact AV Control Processor with 6-Port Serial, Relay & Dual Gigabit PoE
Programmable room controller for managing matrices, displays, lighting, and automation over IP
Integrators managing multi-device AV rooms need a control processor that handles the full signal chain — without proprietary programming or per-seat licensing. The KanexPro CR-HOST6S delivers six bidirectional serial ports — five RS-232 and one RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 — letting you control matrices, projectors, DSPs, motorized screens, and third-party devices from a single compact unit. Dual Gigabit Ethernet with PoE keeps deployment clean, while open protocol support (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, WebSocket) means the CR-HOST6S works with your existing infrastructure — not against it.
Purpose-built for conference rooms, classrooms, houses of worship, and multi-zone commercial spaces, the CR-HOST6S runs on an ARM Cortex-A55 processor with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. A built-in web server provides browser-based configuration and real-time port monitoring — no special software required. Dual Gigabit Ethernet enables network segmentation between AV control and corporate LAN, two relay outputs drive screens and lighting, and onboard IR learning captures remote codes on-site. Where competing processors offer one or two serial ports and charge extra for expansion, the CR-HOST6S ships with six — enough to wire an entire room on day one.
- ARM Cortex-A55, Quad-core 1.8GHz, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 32GB eMMC, Android 11
- 6× bidirectional serial ports — COM 1–5: RS-232; COM 6: RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
- 2× IR outputs with IR learning (20KHz–60KHz)
- 2× isolated low-voltage relay outputs
- 2× digital I/O inputs for sensors and dry contacts
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000M) with PoE
- Built-in web server with password protection and online firmware upgrade
- Built-in RTC real-time clock with power-off retention
- DC 24V/1A or PoE — 6.5W consumption
- USB-C debug port, TF card expansion (reserved), factory reset
- Compact metal enclosure: 145mm × 135mm × 44mm, 710g
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A55, Quad-core, 1.8GHz |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Memory | 4GB DDR4 RAM, 32GB eMMC |
| Serial (COM 1–5) | 5× RS-232 bidirectional (3-pin Phoenix) |
| Serial (COM 6) | 1× RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 bidirectional (5-pin Phoenix) |
| IR Output | 2× (2-pin Phoenix), IR learning supported |
| Relay | 2× isolated low-voltage (2-pin Phoenix) |
| Digital I/O | 2× input (3-pin Phoenix) |
| Ethernet | 2× Gigabit (10/100/1000M) RJ45 |
| Power | DC 24V/1A or PoE — 6.5W |
| Other Ports | USB-C (debug), TF card (reserved), RESET |
| Dimensions | 5.71" × 5.31" × 1.73" (145 × 135 × 44 mm) |
| Weight | 1.57 lbs (710g) |
| Housing | Metal enclosure, black |
| Operating Temp | 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C) |
| Storage Temp | -4°F – 140°F (-20°C – 60°C) |
| Humidity | 20%–80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Package Contents | 1× Host, 2× 2-pin Phoenix, 6× 3-pin Phoenix, 1× 4-pin Phoenix, 1× 5-pin Phoenix, 2× IR Blaster Cable, 2× Mounting Ear, 4× Screw, 2× Hook & Loop, 1× Manual |
