AV Bridge – Wireless Control Integration Module, International

The AV Bridge (ZUMMESH‑AVBRIDGE‑I) is a wireless control integration module designed for use with Crestron® Battery‑Powered Wireless AV Keypads (ZUMMESH‑KPAVBATT) and Zūm Wireless Battery‑Powered Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors (ZUMMESH‑PIR‑OCCUPANCY‑BATT and ZUMMESH‑PIR‑VACANCY‑BATT). It enables simple control of AV and other functions by connecting the keypads and sensors to a control system, computer, or Crestron AirMedia® Presentation System device (AM-300 and AM-200). A simple, brand‑agnostic command set allows for integration with both Crestron and third‑party systems via RS‑232 or USB.1 The AV Bridge pairs wirelessly with up to eight keypads and eight sensors in a room without requiring a separate wireless gateway.2

AV Control System Integration, Control, and Monitoring
The AV Bridge allows a Zūm commercial lighting system to integrate with an AV control system. Connecting the systems enables bi-directional control and monitoring between the Zūm Mesh wireless devices in a Zūm commercial lighting system and the components in the AV control system.

Surface Mount
The Zūm AV Bridge is designed to be mounted to a wall or other flat surface. Care should be taken when positioning the device to avoid interference from nearby RF devices, obstructions, and metal surfaces.

1. Use RS‑232 for connection to a Crestron control system. Use USB for connection to a Crestron AirMedia® Presentation System device. When connected to a computer via USB, the interface appears as a virtual COM port . Connecting the USB port to any USB host disables the RS‑232 port. Custom commissioning is required when integrating with a control system. Custom software is required when integrating with a computer.
2. The ZUMMESH‑AVBRIDGE‑I uses “Zūm Mesh” wireless technology to connect and communicate with the keypads, sensors, and lighting devices. Zūm Mesh is a peer‑to‑peer wireless mesh network designed to operate within a single room. The ZUMMESH‑AVBRIDGE‑I and all AC‑powered Zūm Mesh devices function as routing nodes, which effectively extend the range of the wireless network within the room. Battery‑powered devices only function as leaf nodes and do not extend range. Networks composed predominantly of battery‑powered devices may require additional AC‑powered devices, such as the ZUMMESH‑JBOX‑PSU, to serve as supplemental routing nodes to fill any gaps in coverage. Refer to the “Installation and Setup of Crestron RF Products, Best Practices” guide (Doc #6689) for additional guidelines.
3. Power supply not included. Connecting the USB port to a USB host disables the RS‑232 port.