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SY Electronics SY-KCS8-A-UK Keypad Controller - Aluminium

SY Electronics SY-KCS8-A-UK Keypad Controller - Aluminium

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The KCS range of keypad controllers are ideal for managing small to medium sized projects controlling a limited number of end-point devices from a centralised location. The KCS keypad controllers still pack a punch as they comfortably handle asynchronous commands and conditional feedback, but their strength lies with their small single gang form factor and ease of use.

 

Although optimised as a single room control unit, in larger decentralised projects, our KCS range of products work seamlessly with KC keypad controllers. Most use cases for such projects are found in educational, corporate, commercial and IT sectors. However; a growing number of projects are appearing in the residential sector, and in particular projects concerning automation. Whatever the requirement, the KCS range of keypad controllers will provide the most cost effective solution.

 

Under the hood, you will find two dedicated RS232 ports and two Flexi-ports that can be configured as either RS232 or IR ports. The customization of Flexi-ports, general handling of serial commands, I/O manipulation, colours and other settings are carried out via the NebulaStudio® application, a powerful yet intuitive 'no-code' platform allows for rapid development of the vast majority of projects. 

 

Despite all the features outlined above and the small form factor, we have maintained the much-loved slender look and feel of our previous keypad series with clean lines enhancing the minimalist design that naturally blends with its surroundings. We also recognise the challenges and rigours of real-world installation environments, and in line with all our AV products the KCS keypads have been engineered to provide robust electrical and mechanical characteristics. All form factor variants, UK, EU and USA have an all-metal chassis and aluminium faceplate finished in black, white or brushed aluminium.

 

The KCS keypad controllers are available in a choice of 4, 6 or, 8 RGB illuminated buttons. There are also rotary dial variants with LED bar allowing for adjustment of parameters through rotation.

 

 

RGB illuminated buttons – Each button can be set to a specific true colour and intensity level, allowing for harmonisation of button groups displaying subtle or exaggerated changes. Soft transitions permit smooth fades between illuminated states, creating a more sophisticated user experience. All buttons can be labelled using the supplied legend sheet or own custom labels, and protected with clear caps. A Cap Removal Tool (CRT) is included with each KC controller to assist with removing the caps, should it be required to replace a label in the future.

 

Flexible comm ports – There are two dedicated full duplex RS232 ports as well as two Flexi-ports which can be configured according to the specific requirements of a project. Each Flexi-port can operate as a full duplex RS232, a combi-port consisting of a half duplex RS232 and an IR emitter, or two IR emitters.

 

I/O ports – There are 4x Digital I/O Ports available, each of which can be configured as an input or output port.  These ports can interface 24V DC devices and are capable of current sink (pull low) to 200mA. The ports are protected against over current, and back EMF from inductive loads such as relays. The inclusion of input pull-up resistors ensures simple direct interface with external switches or contact closures.

 

IR learner – For convenience, there is also an inbuilt Universal IR Learner (25-60KHz carrier), which is used for capturing IR codes from any remote-control handset.

NebulaStudio software – To facilitate rapid development of robust extendable software solutions we have created a number of dedicated applications in a single integrated environment, namely the NebulaStudio®.

 

At its heart lies an intuitive 'no-code' property-based configuration system ideal for rapid development of most common operations. This is made possible by binding a host of customisable command sequences to specific keypad buttons. These groups of sequential and asynchronous commands together with delays, event timers, colour changes and state transitions realise a specific behaviour which can be customised via a set of properties.

 

The SY command library is also an integral part of NebulaStudio®. This is an extensible collection of command sequences necessary for interaction with specific end-point devices.   

 

Finally, the NebulaStudio® includes a native keypad simulator that caters for soft testing of specific configurations.

 

The SY mesh – This is a radical networking concept logically connecting end-point devices to the mesh network as opposed to a specific controller port. This abstraction allows for incredibly flexible system topologies, greatly enhancing scalability and reliability whilst minimising configuration effort.

 

 

 

Features 

 

  • Choice of 4, 6, or 8 illuminated buttons (RGB)
  • Up to 4x RS232, 2x IR emitter
  • Rotary Dial and LED indicator options available for most models
  • 2x Flexi-Ports – Maximise comm port options
  • 4x digital I/O ports (24V, 200mA – Over current & back EMF protected)
  • Built-In universal Infra-Red Learner (25-60KHz carrier) 
  • Up to 16 concurrent event timers 
  • NebulaStudio® platform – 'No-code' or LUA-lite scripting
  • Programmable via USB-C 
  • Durable and resilient

Available versions

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Next Day Delivery (cut off order time - 4:00pm)
All orders eligible (subject to items being in stock, please call us on 0800 047 3425 to confirm availability, our site does not show stock levels) for next day delivery placed before 4.00pm will ship on our standard next day service. Any order placed after this time will be dispatched the following day.

Please note: it may not be possible for Next Day Delivery to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and the Channel Islands. Please contact us for more information regarding delivery to these places.

Standard Next Day Delivery
Most products are shipped as standard on a next working day delivery.  Delivery can be anytime between 7.30am and 6.00pm and will require a signature upon delivery.

Next Day Delivery - Pre 10.30am 
Delivery the following working day before 10.30am. Your order must be placed before midday on the previous working day to ensure delivery on time. Please be aware this is not available to all UK postcodes.

Next Day Delivery - Pre 12.00 Noon 
Delivery before 12.00 noon the following working day. Your order must be placed before midday on the previous working day to ensure delivery on time. Please be aware this is not available to all UK postcodes.

In the event of adverse weather conditions there may be some delays to the delivery of your order.

Some large and bulky items are shipped via a palletised delivery and can take 48-hours.  Items may take longer and we will notify you if this is the case with your order.

Our delivery service is available for all addresses within Mainland UK. Please be aware delivery service/charges may differ for Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands and the Republic of Ireland.

Please note that working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

As all our parcels require a signature upon delivery; we are unable to deliver to PO Box addresses. Orders to one address may be delivered in one or more deliveries. Any delivery timescales are indicative only.  We use a number of courier and delivery companies including Royal Mail, UPS, DHL and City Link as well as others.  For security reasons all parcels must be signed for on receipt. If you will not be at home during normal office hours you can provide us with an alternative delivery address where someone will be available to sign for your parcel.

If you would like any additional information about deliveries to the UK, Scottish Highlands and Channel Islands or any information about International deliveries please contact our customer services team on 0800 047 3425.

Delivery Charges
Projector Lamps – Free shipping to mainland UK

Standard Next-Day Delivery - from £8.99

Timed delivery Pre 12.00am - from £15.00 (not available to all UK postcodes)

Timed Delivery Pre 10.30am - from £20.00 (not available to all UK postcodes)

Delivery to Ireland from £25.00 (1 - 2 days)

Delivery charges to Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland can vary. Please contact us for more accurate information regarding delivery charges to these places.

Palletised items or oversized items priced individually and can be up to 48-hour delivery.

Free of charge delivery is offered on certain items as advertised.

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The KCS range of keypad controllers are ideal for managing small to medium sized projects controlling a limited number of end-point devices from a centralised location. The KCS keypad controllers still pack a punch as they comfortably handle asynchronous commands and conditional feedback, but their strength lies with their small single gang form factor and ease of use.

 

Although optimised as a single room control unit, in larger decentralised projects, our KCS range of products work seamlessly with KC keypad controllers. Most use cases for such projects are found in educational, corporate, commercial and IT sectors. However; a growing number of projects are appearing in the residential sector, and in particular projects concerning automation. Whatever the requirement, the KCS range of keypad controllers will provide the most cost effective solution.

 

Under the hood, you will find two dedicated RS232 ports and two Flexi-ports that can be configured as either RS232 or IR ports. The customization of Flexi-ports, general handling of serial commands, I/O manipulation, colours and other settings are carried out via the NebulaStudio® application, a powerful yet intuitive 'no-code' platform allows for rapid development of the vast majority of projects. 

 

Despite all the features outlined above and the small form factor, we have maintained the much-loved slender look and feel of our previous keypad series with clean lines enhancing the minimalist design that naturally blends with its surroundings. We also recognise the challenges and rigours of real-world installation environments, and in line with all our AV products the KCS keypads have been engineered to provide robust electrical and mechanical characteristics. All form factor variants, UK, EU and USA have an all-metal chassis and aluminium faceplate finished in black, white or brushed aluminium.

 

The KCS keypad controllers are available in a choice of 4, 6 or, 8 RGB illuminated buttons. There are also rotary dial variants with LED bar allowing for adjustment of parameters through rotation.

 

 

RGB illuminated buttons – Each button can be set to a specific true colour and intensity level, allowing for harmonisation of button groups displaying subtle or exaggerated changes. Soft transitions permit smooth fades between illuminated states, creating a more sophisticated user experience. All buttons can be labelled using the supplied legend sheet or own custom labels, and protected with clear caps. A Cap Removal Tool (CRT) is included with each KC controller to assist with removing the caps, should it be required to replace a label in the future.

 

Flexible comm ports – There are two dedicated full duplex RS232 ports as well as two Flexi-ports which can be configured according to the specific requirements of a project. Each Flexi-port can operate as a full duplex RS232, a combi-port consisting of a half duplex RS232 and an IR emitter, or two IR emitters.

 

I/O ports – There are 4x Digital I/O Ports available, each of which can be configured as an input or output port.  These ports can interface 24V DC devices and are capable of current sink (pull low) to 200mA. The ports are protected against over current, and back EMF from inductive loads such as relays. The inclusion of input pull-up resistors ensures simple direct interface with external switches or contact closures.

 

IR learner – For convenience, there is also an inbuilt Universal IR Learner (25-60KHz carrier), which is used for capturing IR codes from any remote-control handset.

NebulaStudio software – To facilitate rapid development of robust extendable software solutions we have created a number of dedicated applications in a single integrated environment, namely the NebulaStudio®.

 

At its heart lies an intuitive 'no-code' property-based configuration system ideal for rapid development of most common operations. This is made possible by binding a host of customisable command sequences to specific keypad buttons. These groups of sequential and asynchronous commands together with delays, event timers, colour changes and state transitions realise a specific behaviour which can be customised via a set of properties.

 

The SY command library is also an integral part of NebulaStudio®. This is an extensible collection of command sequences necessary for interaction with specific end-point devices.   

 

Finally, the NebulaStudio® includes a native keypad simulator that caters for soft testing of specific configurations.

 

The SY mesh – This is a radical networking concept logically connecting end-point devices to the mesh network as opposed to a specific controller port. This abstraction allows for incredibly flexible system topologies, greatly enhancing scalability and reliability whilst minimising configuration effort.

 

 

 

Features 

 

  • Choice of 4, 6, or 8 illuminated buttons (RGB)
  • Up to 4x RS232, 2x IR emitter
  • Rotary Dial and LED indicator options available for most models
  • 2x Flexi-Ports – Maximise comm port options
  • 4x digital I/O ports (24V, 200mA – Over current & back EMF protected)
  • Built-In universal Infra-Red Learner (25-60KHz carrier) 
  • Up to 16 concurrent event timers 
  • NebulaStudio® platform – 'No-code' or LUA-lite scripting
  • Programmable via USB-C 
  • Durable and resilient

Available versions

Download

Next Day Delivery (cut off order time - 4:00pm)
All orders eligible (subject to items being in stock, please call us on 0800 047 3425 to confirm availability, our site does not show stock levels) for next day delivery placed before 4.00pm will ship on our standard next day service. Any order placed after this time will be dispatched the following day.

Please note: it may not be possible for Next Day Delivery to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and the Channel Islands. Please contact us for more information regarding delivery to these places.

Standard Next Day Delivery
Most products are shipped as standard on a next working day delivery.  Delivery can be anytime between 7.30am and 6.00pm and will require a signature upon delivery.

Next Day Delivery - Pre 10.30am 
Delivery the following working day before 10.30am. Your order must be placed before midday on the previous working day to ensure delivery on time. Please be aware this is not available to all UK postcodes.

Next Day Delivery - Pre 12.00 Noon 
Delivery before 12.00 noon the following working day. Your order must be placed before midday on the previous working day to ensure delivery on time. Please be aware this is not available to all UK postcodes.

In the event of adverse weather conditions there may be some delays to the delivery of your order.

Some large and bulky items are shipped via a palletised delivery and can take 48-hours.  Items may take longer and we will notify you if this is the case with your order.

Our delivery service is available for all addresses within Mainland UK. Please be aware delivery service/charges may differ for Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands and the Republic of Ireland.

Please note that working days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

As all our parcels require a signature upon delivery; we are unable to deliver to PO Box addresses. Orders to one address may be delivered in one or more deliveries. Any delivery timescales are indicative only.  We use a number of courier and delivery companies including Royal Mail, UPS, DHL and City Link as well as others.  For security reasons all parcels must be signed for on receipt. If you will not be at home during normal office hours you can provide us with an alternative delivery address where someone will be available to sign for your parcel.

If you would like any additional information about deliveries to the UK, Scottish Highlands and Channel Islands or any information about International deliveries please contact our customer services team on 0800 047 3425.

Delivery Charges
Projector Lamps – Free shipping to mainland UK

Standard Next-Day Delivery - from £8.99

Timed delivery Pre 12.00am - from £15.00 (not available to all UK postcodes)

Timed Delivery Pre 10.30am - from £20.00 (not available to all UK postcodes)

Delivery to Ireland from £25.00 (1 - 2 days)

Delivery charges to Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland can vary. Please contact us for more accurate information regarding delivery charges to these places.

Palletised items or oversized items priced individually and can be up to 48-hour delivery.

Free of charge delivery is offered on certain items as advertised.

Returns Information
We understand that from time to time you may wish to return a product to us. Please selected from the return options below:

- Pleas click here to view our full Returns Policy

- Please click here to view our Returns Form

Please note: If the returns form doesn't confirm your request has been submitted then please clear your web browser cache or use Incognito mode in your preferred Internet browser.

You may purchase right here online with our secure ordering system, or you may call our AV Specialists to place your order. We offer the following options for your purchase.

Credit Card

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Visa Delta
  • Switch

Purchase Order*

  • Primary Schools, Secondary Schools, Universities,
  • Local Authorities
  • NHS
  • Business upon approval
  • Others upon approval
  • If you require an account please call us on 0800 047 3425

    The following will be required for a purchase order:
     
  • The purchase order should be made out to AV Partsmaster
  • Include a billing address and a shipping address.
  • The P.O. number
  • Net 30 terms
  • Description of what you're ordering
  • Signature

If you would like to pay by bank transfer please call us on 0800 047 3425

*Purchase orders are accepted for educational and government orders. Our payment terms are Net 30 days. Other customers seeking 30-day terms will be considered on a case by case basis. All purchase orders are subject to credit approval prior to shipment.

 

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<p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The KCS range of keypad controllers are ideal for managing small to medium sized projects controlling a limited number of end-point devices from a centralised location. The KCS keypad controllers still pack a punch as they comfortably handle asynchronous commands and conditional feedback, but their strength lies with their small single gang form factor and ease of use.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Although optimised as a single room control unit, in larger decentralised projects, our KCS range of products work seamlessly with KC keypad controllers. Most use cases for such projects are found in educational, corporate, commercial and IT sectors. However; a growing number of projects are appearing in the residential sector, and in particular projects concerning automation. Whatever the requirement, the KCS range of keypad controllers will provide the most cost effective solution.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Under the hood, you will find two dedicated RS232 ports and two Flexi-ports that can be configured as either RS232 or IR ports. The customization of Flexi-ports, general handling of serial commands, I/O manipulation, colours and other settings are carried out via the NebulaStudio® application, a powerful yet intuitive 'no-code' platform allows for rapid development of the vast majority of projects.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Despite all the features outlined above and the small form factor, we have maintained the much-loved slender look and feel of our previous keypad series with clean lines enhancing the minimalist design that naturally blends with its surroundings. We also recognise the challenges and rigours of real-world installation environments, and in line with all our AV products the KCS keypads have been engineered to provide robust electrical and mechanical characteristics. All form factor variants, UK, EU and USA have an all-metal chassis and aluminium faceplate finished in black, white or brushed aluminium.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The KCS keypad controllers are available in a choice of 4, 6 or, 8 RGB illuminated buttons. There are also rotary dial variants with LED bar allowing for adjustment of parameters through rotation.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>RGB illuminated buttons</strong>&nbsp;– Each button can be set to a specific true colour and intensity level, allowing for harmonisation of button groups displaying subtle or exaggerated changes. Soft transitions permit smooth fades between illuminated states, creating a more sophisticated user experience. All buttons can be labelled using the supplied legend sheet or own custom labels, and protected with clear caps. A Cap Removal Tool (CRT) is included with each KC controller to assist with removing the caps, should it be required to replace a label in the future.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Flexible comm ports</strong>&nbsp;– There are two dedicated full duplex RS232 ports as well as two Flexi-ports which can be configured according to the specific requirements of a project. Each Flexi-port can operate as a full duplex RS232, a combi-port consisting of a half duplex RS232 and an IR emitter, or two IR emitters.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>I/O ports</strong>&nbsp;– There are 4x Digital I/O Ports available, each of which can be configured as an input or output port.&nbsp; These ports can interface 24V DC devices and are capable of current sink (pull low) to 200mA. The ports are protected against over current, and back EMF from inductive loads such as relays. The inclusion of input pull-up resistors ensures simple direct interface with external switches or contact closures.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>IR learner</strong>&nbsp;– For convenience, there is also an inbuilt Universal IR Learner (25-60KHz carrier), which is used for capturing IR codes from any remote-control handset.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><img src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/uk-sy-assets/www/assets/uploadedImages/SY-KCS%20Ports%20Diagram%202.png" alt="" /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>NebulaStudio software</strong>&nbsp;– To facilitate rapid development of robust extendable software solutions we have created a number of dedicated applications in a single integrated environment, namely the NebulaStudio®.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">At its heart lies an intuitive 'no-code' property-based configuration system ideal for rapid development of most common operations. This is made possible by binding a host of customisable command sequences to specific keypad buttons. These groups of sequential and asynchronous commands together with delays, event timers, colour changes and state transitions realise a specific behaviour which can be customised via a set of properties.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">The SY command library is also an integral part of NebulaStudio®. This is an extensible collection of command sequences necessary for interaction with specific end-point devices.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">Finally, the NebulaStudio® includes a native keypad simulator that caters for soft testing of specific configurations.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>The SY mesh</strong>&nbsp;– This is a radical networking concept logically connecting end-point devices to the mesh network as opposed to a specific controller port. This abstraction allows for incredibly flexible system topologies, greatly enhancing scalability and reliability whilst minimising configuration effort.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Features&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Choice of 4, 6, or 8 illuminated buttons (RGB)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Up to 4x RS232, 2x IR emitter</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Rotary Dial and LED indicator options available for most models</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">2x Flexi-Ports – Maximise comm port options</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">4x digital I/O ports (24V, 200mA – Over current & back EMF protected)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Built-In universal Infra-Red Learner (25-60KHz carrier)&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Up to 16 concurrent event timers&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">NebulaStudio® platform – 'No-code' or LUA-lite scripting</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Programmable via USB-C&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Durable and resilient</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Available versions</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14px;"><img src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/uk-sy-assets/www/assets/uploadedImages/KCS%20range%20large%202.png" alt="" /></span></p>