Following on from the success of the CP100 Generic Control Panel, Tangent Devices introduced the CP200 Modular Control Panels. This range is designed to accommodate the requirements of users who need only certain features of the CP100, or who wish maximise the use of a physical interface by combining as many panel modules as they need, creating a panel set to exceed the capabilities of the CP100.

As with the CP100, the CP200 panels use proven high quality components. Some of these have their origins in the F1 motor racing and aerospace industries. The fascias are machined from a solid 12mm thick aluminium block giving the panel a strong, weighty feel that reinforces the overall quality. The displays are Vacuum Florescent Displays (VFD) which give a good contrast ratio and wide viewing angle, making them far superior to equivalent LCD or LED displays. All the control knobs are optical digital rotary encoders, giving a smooth high resolution response and a long life.

Each panel is simply patched into the host platform’s Ethernet network. IP address assignment may be done automatically if a DHCP server is running on the network or explicitly by the application if this feature is not supported by the host application. The functionality of each panel is totally determined by the host application so it's impossible here to list which controls operate which functions. Please contact your software vendor for further information on their implementation.