Product Overview
The NSDesignStudio Programmable AV Automation Controller combines professional AV device control, customizable touch-panel
interfaces, browser-based operation, remote engineering, and
intelligent power management in one integrated platform.
Designed for system integrators and commercial AV projects, the
system enables centralized control of displays, projectors, video
processors, matrix switchers, audio systems, PTZ cameras, lighting,
motorized curtains, environmental equipment, access-control
devices, and other third-party systems.
Unlike the other control processors in this product range,
NSDesignStudio places greater emphasis on the software and management layer of AV automation. Engineers can design custom user interfaces,
configure device commands, create control logic, manage video wall
sources and outputs, assign user permissions, and upload or
download projects through one visual design environment.
The controller supports local network operation as well as remote
programming, maintenance, upgrades, and project transfer over
Ethernet or the Internet. Its HTML web mode allows compatible
devices to access the control environment through a browser, either
through a cloud server over a public network or through a locally
deployed web server.
NSDesignStudio also supports iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows,
touch-panel, and web-based control. A single programmed project can
serve multiple control terminals, with up to 16 devices connected
simultaneously according to the hardware manual. Different
terminals may use different interfaces to suit operators,
administrators, technicians, or room users.
Through its combination of programmable hardware, visual interface
design, web-based remote management, multi-platform control, and
automated power operation, NSDesignStudio is especially suitable
for projects that require more than basic room control.
Core Product Advantages
Web-Based Remote Management
NSDesignStudio supports browser-based system access through either
a cloud server or a local web server.
Authorized users can perform functions such as:
- Interface access
- Device control
- Project editing
- Project saving
- Remote programming
- Remote maintenance
- Remote upgrading
- Project upload and download
The platform supports remote browser access through public 4G/5G
networks as well as local web deployment within a LAN.
Custom Touch-Panel Interface Design
The NSDesignStudio software allows system integrators to build
custom graphical control interfaces according to the requirements
of each room, customer, or application.
Its design environment includes:
- Rectangles and graphical backgrounds
- Multi-state buttons
- Text and input controls
- Sliders
- Data containers
- Video wall controls
- Signal-source controls
- Table controls
- Reusable custom components
- Multiple pages for different operating scenarios
The interface editor also provides alignment, grouping, locking,
layering, rotation, font, transparency, border, background, and
appearance settings.
Event-Driven Button Control
Buttons can be configured with different normal, pressed, and hover
states. Supported user actions include:
- Press
- Release
- Double-click
- Long press
- Slide
Each action can be assigned to:
- Switch pages
- Hide controls
- Display controls
- Send device commands
This makes it possible to create simplified user interfaces as well
as more advanced control pages for technical staff.
Multi-Platform Control
One control project can support multiple operating platforms,
including:
- iPad
- iPhone
- Android tablet
- Android smartphone
- Windows computer
- Dedicated touch panel
- Browser-based web terminal
The hardware manual states that up to 16 control devices can be
connected simultaneously, and each device may use a different user
interface.
No-Code Visual Programming
The programming platform is designed to reduce dependence on
traditional computer programming languages.
Engineers can configure control pages and functions visually, while
the software can automatically generate 3D-style buttons and
support transparent PNG, WMF, ICO, and GIF image assets. This helps
reduce design time and simplifies later maintenance or interface
modification.
Comprehensive AV Device Control
The programmable control host supports multiple types of
third-party equipment through:
- RS232
- RS485/RS422
- Infrared
- Relay
- Digital I/O
- Ethernet
- TCP Server
- UDP
- IP-based device control
According to the hardware manual, the platform provides eight
programmable RS232 interfaces, eight RS485 interfaces, eight
infrared ports, eight relay ports, and eight digital I/O ports.
Advanced Network Integration
The integrated TCP/IP protocol stack supports:
- IPv4
- DHCP
- ARP
- ICMP
- IGMP
- UDP
- TCP
- Domain-name resolution
- Cloud-server access
- TCP Server operation
The customizable background server can receive commands from
network devices, work with interconnected central controllers, and
integrate with compatible third-party control software.
Automated Power Management
The product image shows four independently managed AC power outputs
with corresponding front-panel power-status indicators.
This allows connected AV devices to be incorporated into system
startup and shutdown sequences, helping coordinate:
- Display power
- Projector power
- Audio equipment power
- Peripheral device power
- Scheduled system shutdown
- One-touch room startup
This power-control capability gives NSDesignStudio a clearer
all-in-one automation positioning than the other programmable
control processors in the product range.
Complex Automation and Trigger Logic
The platform supports combined command sequences consisting of
multiple actions. Delay values can be inserted between actions, and
combined commands can be nested to create more advanced automation
workflows.
Trigger-based functions can respond to:
- RS232 data
- RS485 data
- Digital I/O status
- Network commands
- External sensors
- User-interface actions
For example, a single scene command can power on the display, lower
the projection screen, select an AV source, adjust the audio
system, set the lighting level, and activate a video-conferencing
preset.
Remote Engineering and Maintenance
System integrators can modify projects remotely through Ethernet or
Internet connections rather than visiting every site.
Supported remote workflows include:
- Uploading new programs
- Downloading existing projects
- Updating interfaces
- Changing control commands
- Performing remote maintenance
- Upgrading system programs
- Troubleshooting network-connected equipment
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Model | NSDesignStudio |
| Product Type | Programmable AV Automation Controller |
| System Architecture | Programmable hardware controller with visual design and management
software |
| Processor | 32-bit embedded processor, up to 533 MHz |
| Processing Architecture | Three embedded processing units operating in parallel |
| System Memory | 8 MB |
| Flash Memory | 16 MB |
| Instruction Storage | Up to 3,000 control instructions |
| Control Command Capacity | 256 MB |
| RS232 | 8 programmable channels |
| RS485/RS422 | 8 programmable channels |
| Infrared Control | 8 programmable IR transmission ports |
| IR Learning | Built-in hardware infrared learning |
| Digital I/O | 8 programmable input/output channels |
| Relay Control | 8 low-voltage relay channels |
| AC Power Management | 4 switched AC power outputs shown in the supplied product image |
| Network Interfaces | 2 network control interfaces |
| Network Capacity | Up to 256 network devices connected in parallel |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps adaptive |
| Network Modes | TCP Server and UDP |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, UDP and TCP |
| Web Management | HTML web mode through cloud or local web server |
| Cloud Access | Supported |
| Remote Programming | Supported |
| Remote Maintenance | Supported |
| Remote Upgrade | Supported |
| Camera Tracking | Supported |
| Touch-Panel Control | Supported |
| Maximum Simultaneous Control Terminals | Up to 16 |
| User Platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, touch panel and browser |
| Interface Languages | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and English |
| Power Output | +24 V DC auxiliary output |
| Main Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Host Power | 150 W |
| Operating and Storage Temperature | −20°C to +70°C |
| Operating and Storage Humidity | 10%–90% |
| Dimensions | 485 × 218 × 66 mm |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Installation | Standard 19-inch rack, 1.5U |
| MTBF | 50,000 hours |
Software and User-Interface Functions
Project Management
NSDesignStudio supports:
- Creating new projects
- Opening local projects
- Opening online projects
- Uploading projects
- Downloading projects
- Managing recently used projects
- Switching interface languages
Its main configuration toolbar includes interface editing,
output-node configuration, signal-source configuration, agent
configuration, central-control configuration, user configuration,
upload, and download functions.
Interface Customization
System integrators can create different pages for different rooms,
operating modes, or user roles.
Possible pages include:
- Welcome page
- Meeting-control page
- Source-selection page
- Audio-control page
- Camera-control page
- Video-wall page
- Lighting-control page
- Power-management page
- System-status page
- Technical-maintenance page
The platform supports global page backgrounds, solid or gradient
fills, custom images, reusable components, antialiasing,
transparency, borders, rounded corners, and graphical layering.
Video Wall and Source Management
Unlike a basic room-control interface, NSDesignStudio includes
dedicated configuration areas for:
- Output nodes
- Signal sources
- Video wall controls
- Source controls
- Input groups
- Forwarding nodes
- Agent configuration
This makes it suitable for AV systems that combine room automation
with distributed video processing and video-wall management. The
software manual identifies it as the use and control software for
AQS-series distributed video-processing nodes.
User and Permission Configuration
Different interface pages and control functions can be created for:
- End users
- Meeting-room administrators
- Teachers
- Operators
- System technicians
- Maintenance engineers
This helps prevent unauthorized users from accessing advanced
system settings while maintaining a simple daily operating
interface.
Typical Applications
Enterprise Conference Rooms
NSDesignStudio can provide one-touch meeting-room operation for:
- Display and projector control
- Source switching
- Audio volume
- PTZ camera presets
- Video conferencing
- Lighting scenes
- Curtain control
- Equipment power management
A “Start Meeting” button can execute multiple coordinated commands,
while an “End Meeting” button can shut down equipment in the
correct sequence.
Multi-Room Smart Offices
The browser-based management architecture is suitable for
organizations operating several meeting rooms or collaboration
spaces.
Facility and AV teams can remotely:
- Check room systems
- Update control interfaces
- Change device commands
- Maintain room presets
- Upload revised projects
- Access systems without travelling to each room
Command and Control Centers
The controller can integrate:
- Video walls
- Distributed AV nodes
- Matrix switchers
- Operator displays
- PTZ cameras
- Audio systems
- Access-control signals
- Power-management devices
Custom interfaces can be designed for operators, supervisors, and
maintenance staff, with different pages and permissions for each
role.
Smart Classrooms and Training Centers
Teachers or trainers can control:
- Interactive displays
- Projectors
- Document cameras
- Computers
- Audio systems
- Recording equipment
- Lighting
- Power sequencing
The interface can be simplified for everyday teaching while keeping
engineering functions on a protected maintenance page.
Auditoriums and Multipurpose Halls
The automation platform can coordinate:
- Projection systems
- Stage displays
- Audio processors
- Lighting scenes
- Motorized screens
- Curtain systems
- Source equipment
- Equipment power
Preset operating modes can be created for presentations,
ceremonies, training sessions, performances, and video conferences.
Museums and Exhibition Spaces
NSDesignStudio can be used to control:
- Multimedia exhibits
- Digital signage
- Interactive screens
- Lighting scenes
- Scheduled media playback
- Environmental sensors
- Equipment power
- Visitor-triggered content
Browser-based maintenance allows project content and control
interfaces to be updated remotely.
Hotels and Conference Centers
The platform is suitable for:
- Boardrooms
- Banquet halls
- VIP meeting rooms
- Conference centers
- Training rooms
- Multipurpose event spaces
Separate interfaces can be created for guests, hotel employees,
event operators, and AV technicians.
Distributed AV and Video Wall Projects
Because NSDesignStudio includes video-wall controls, source
configuration, output-node management, and distributed node
support, it is particularly suitable for projects combining AV
automation with networked video distribution.
Typical deployments include:
- Security control rooms
- Traffic management centers
- Emergency operation centers
- Corporate experience centers
- Exhibition halls
- Campus monitoring rooms
Why Choose NSDesignStudio?
The NSDesignStudio solution is not positioned as another
conventional central control processor. Its main value is the
combination of:
- Programmable control hardware
- Visual user-interface design
- Distributed video-node management
- Web-based remote access
- Cloud project transfer
- Multi-platform touch control
- Automated equipment power management
- Remote engineering and maintenance
This makes it especially suitable for system integrators that need
to deliver customized user experiences and maintain multiple AV
systems efficiently after installation.
