Grass Valley iControl V.4.43 - Manual (Page 16)

Introduction to iControl
How iControl Works
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Figure 1-4: Example of a customized iControl User Interface
Figure 1-5: Example of a customized iControl User Interface
How iControl Works
The central element of any iControl system is the iControl Application Server. The Application
Server is a compact, 1 RU server that interfaces to video, audio and other hardware through a
variety of configurable ports (RS-232, RS-422, Ethernet), and connects to a local LAN over
TCP/IP.
iControl runs in a distributed network environment. Devices to be monitored or controlled are
either directly connected to the iControl Application Server, or accessible over a
TCP/IP connection. Each iControl Application Server runs several device control services, as
well as a lookup service.
Multiple Application Servers can coexist on a network, allowing large-scale distributed
systems to be defined and controlled. Using a Web browser, multiple users can connect to any
Application Server from any convenient desktop or portable computer.
Components of iControl
iControl consists of a set of software components, the principle ones being:
• iC Navigator
• iC Router Control