WC Pro 160 New

Workspace Automation Controller with EDID Minder

Key Features

Out-of-the-box functionality that supports display control via CEC from an HDMI port
Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4
EDID Minder® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices
Built-in webpage allows for simple configurations and provides a choice of one Ethernet, RS-232, or IR control method of the display power
LinkLicense for WC Pro Control Processor provides several enhancements

Model	Version Description	Part #
WC Pro 160	Automation Controller w/EDID Minder	60-1804-01
WC Pro 160	Automation Controller w/EDID Minder, LL WC Upgrade	42-355-01
LinkLicense	WC Pro Control Processor Upgrade	79-2604-01
LinkLicense	User Interface Upgrade	79-2546-01

The Extron WC Pro 160 is a compact Ethernet-enabled workspace automation controller with EDID Minder designed for automated display control in workspaces of all sizes. Out of the box, simply connect an active signal to the HDMI input and the display turns on. An optional occupancy sensor can also be used for powering on the display when someone enters the space and off when no motion is detected. If additional customization is needed, the built-in web page allows for configuration of a single display via Ethernet, RS-232, or IR. The WC Pro 160 is housed in a compact metal enclosure designed to be neatly tucked away behind a display or under a table.

Adding a LinkLicense for WC Pro Control Processor and then configuring the controller with Global Configurator Plus or Professional or programming it with ControlScript allows control of multiple displays and devices. This also enables use of our full lines of TouchLink Pro touchpanels, Network Button Panels, and Secure Platform Devices to be used in projects. Once LinkLicense for WC Pro Control Processor has been applied, then LinkLicense for User Interfaces can also be applied. This LinkLicense provides an easy way for people to use their mobile devices or computers as primary control interfaces.

Features	Out of the Box	Built-in Webpage	Global Configurator Plus / Pro	ControlScript Programming
Requires Universal Access Key (UAK)		●
Requires LinkLicense for WC Pro Control Processor			●	●
Device control type	Display/Projector Only	Display/Projector Only	Any device type	Any device type
CEC	1	Choice of 1	1	1
Ethernet Control			8/32	No Software Limit
RS-232 Control			1	1
IR Control			1	1
Digital I/O	1*	1*	2	2
TouchLink Pro Touchpanel			1/8	No Software Limit
Mirrored TouchLink Pro Touchpanel			1	N/A
Network Button Panels			8	No Software Limit
Supports LinkLicense for User Interfaces			●	●
SPD Support			8/32	No Software Limit

* WC Pro 160 (OCS 100 only)

Features

Out-of-the-box functionality that supports display control via CEC from an HDMI port — This delivers convenient, automatic display power control using room occupancy detection or signal presence.

Supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K/60 @ 4:4:4 — Resolutions up to 4096x2160/60 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color.

EDID Minder® automatically manages EDID communication between connected devices — Ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.

Built-in webpage allows for simple configurations and provides a choice of one Ethernet, RS-232, or IR control method of the display power

LinkLicense for WC Pro Control Processor provides several enhancements —

Configuration using Extron Global Configurator Plus or Professional control system software
Programming using ControlScript Deployment Utility
Support of TouchLink Pro touchpanels, Network Button Panels, and Secure Platform Devices
Manage, monitor, and control AV devices using a standard Ethernet network
Library of Pro Series device drivers and modules for use with Global Configurator and ControlScript respectively
LinkLicense for User Interfaces is an easy way for people to use their mobile devices or computers as primary control interfaces

One bidirectional RS-232 serial port — Captive screw serial port that allows for control of one RS-232 device.

One IR port for one-way control of AV devices

Two digital I/O ports and one 24V DC output port — For easy and flexible installation with switches and sensors such as the Extron OCS 100.

PoE compatible — Product can be powered directly by a PoE switch or injector, eliminating the need for a local power supply.

HDMI audio de-embedding — Provides an analog audio output.

Front panel LEDs provide visual indications for power, active signal presence, connection, and communication

Compact metal enclosure — One-inch high, 3/8 rack width designed for placement behind a display, above a projector or under a table.

Compatible with Extron mounting solutions and includes the MBU 125 in the box

External Extron Everlast™ power supply optional, part #70-1174-01 — Provides worldwide power compatibility with high demonstrated reliability and low power consumption.

COMPATIBLE USER INTERFACES
	TLP Pro 300M	3.5" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 525T	5″ Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 525M	5” Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 525C	5″ Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 725T	7" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 725M	7" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 725C	7″ Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 1025T	10" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 1025M	10" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 1225MG	12" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 1225TG	12" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 1230WTG	12” Ultra-wide Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLP Pro 1725MG	17" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel
	TLI Pro 101	TouchLink Interface
	TLI Pro 201	4K TouchLink Interface

COMPATIBLE USER INTERFACES

TLP Pro 300M

3.5" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 525T

5″ Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 525M

5” Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 525C

5″ Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 725T

7" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 725M

7" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 725C

7″ Cable Cubby TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 1025T

10" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 1025M

10" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 1225MG

12" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 1225TG

12" Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 1230WTG

12” Ultra-wide Tabletop TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLP Pro 1725MG

17" Wall Mount TouchLink Pro Touchpanel

TLI Pro 101

TouchLink Interface

TLI Pro 201

4K TouchLink Interface

COMPATIBLE BUTTON PANELS
	NBP 104 EU	Network Button Panel with 4 Buttons – Flex55 and EU Wall Frame
	NBP 108 EU	Network Button Panel with 8 Buttons – Flex55 and EU wall Frame
	NBP VC1 EU	Network Button Panel for Volume Control – Flex55 and EU Wall Frame
	NBP VC2 EU	Network Button Panel for Dual Volume Control – Flex55 and EU Wall Frame
	NBP 100	Network Button Panel with 6 Buttons - US 2-Gang
	NBP 200	Network Button Panel with 10 Buttons - US 3-Gang
	NBP 105 D	Network Button Panel with 5 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate
	NBP 106 D	Network Button Panel with 6 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate
	NBP 108 D	Network Button Panel with 8 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate
	NBP 110 D	Network Button Panel with 10 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate
	NBP 1200C	Cable Cubby Enclosure with Network Button Panel

COMPATIBLE BUTTON PANELS

NBP 104 EU

Network Button Panel with 4 Buttons – Flex55 and EU Wall Frame

NBP 108 EU

Network Button Panel with 8 Buttons – Flex55 and EU wall Frame

NBP VC1 EU

Network Button Panel for Volume Control – Flex55 and EU Wall Frame

NBP VC2 EU

Network Button Panel for Dual Volume Control – Flex55 and EU Wall Frame

NBP 100

Network Button Panel with 6 Buttons - US 2-Gang

NBP 200

Network Button Panel with 10 Buttons - US 3-Gang

NBP 105 D

Network Button Panel with 5 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate

NBP 106 D

Network Button Panel with 6 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate

NBP 108 D

Network Button Panel with 8 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate

NBP 110 D

Network Button Panel with 10 Buttons - Decorator-Style Wallplate

NBP 1200C

Cable Cubby Enclosure with Network Button Panel

COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE
	Global Configurator Plus and Global Configurator Professional	Powerful Configuration Software for AV Control Systems
	Toolbelt	Setup, Management and Troubleshooting Utility
	Extron Control	Control App for TouchLink, eBUS, Network Button Panels, and MediaLink
	GlobalViewer Enterprise	Server-Based AV Resource Management Software
	PCS	Product Configuration Software
	ControlScript Deployment Utility	Development Tools for Extron Control System Programming in Visual Studio Code
	ControlScript Extension for VS Code	Development Tools for Extron Control System Programming in Visual Studio Code

COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE

Global Configurator Plus and Global Configurator Professional

Powerful Configuration Software for AV Control Systems

Toolbelt

Setup, Management and Troubleshooting Utility

Extron Control

Control App for TouchLink, eBUS, Network Button Panels, and MediaLink

GlobalViewer Enterprise

Server-Based AV Resource Management Software

PCS

Product Configuration Software

ControlScript Deployment Utility

Development Tools for Extron Control System Programming in Visual Studio Code

ControlScript Extension for VS Code

Development Tools for Extron Control System Programming in Visual Studio Code

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	WC Pro 150 OCS	Workspace Automation Controller with Occupancy Sensor
	HD CTL 100	Workspace Automation Controller

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

WC Pro 150 OCS

Workspace Automation Controller with Occupancy Sensor

HD CTL 100

Workspace Automation Controller

Specifications

WC PRO 160

specification

Frame rate¹

24, 25, 30, 50, or 60 fps

Chroma sampling¹

4:4:4

Color bit depth¹

8 bits per color (24 bits total, RGB)

Signal Type

HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.3

Max. video data rate

18 Gbps (6 Gbps per color)

NOTE	¹Subject to the maximum data rate limit. Use our calculator (www.extron.com/8Kdatarate) to determine video parameters supported by this data rate.

Memory

SDRAM

1 GB

Flash

8 GB

Software and control options

Configuration software

Global Configurator Plus and Professional, embedded web page, Product Configuration Software

Utilities

Toolbelt, embedded web page

Resource management software

GlobalViewer Enterprise

Control apps

Extron control

Hardware user interface

Hardware

TouchLink Pro touchpanels or network button panels

Video

HDMI input

1 female HDMI type A

HDMI input resolutions

Up to 4K (4096x2160) @ 60 Hz with 24-bit color (8 bits per color) and 4:4:4 color sampling

HDMI output

1 female HDMI type A

Serial control

Number/signal type

1 bidirectional RS-232

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 3 pole

Baud rate and protocol

300 to 115200 baud (9600 = default)
8 (default) or 7 data bits
1 (default) or 2 stop bits
No parity (default), or even or odd parity

NOTE	Supports software flow control. Default = no flow control.

Pin configuration

Serial, 5-pole captive screw

RS-232: 1 = Tx, 2 = Rx, 3 = Gnd

IR control

Number/signal type

1 programmable TTL level (0 to 5 V) infrared (carrier and nonn-carrier), up to 300 kHz

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm direct insertion captive screw connector, 2 pole

Pin configuration

1 = signal, 2 = Gnd

IR output carrier frequency

30 kHz to 300 kHz

Digital inputs and outputs

Number/signal type

2 digital inputs/outputs (configurable)

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw, 3 pole

Digital inputs

Input voltage range

0 to 24 VDC

Input impedance

≥10k ohms typical

Programmable pullup

2k ohms to +5 VDC

Threshold low to high

>2.8 VDC

Threshold high to low

<2.0 VDC

Digital outputs

250 mA sink from 24 VDC max.

Pin configuration

1, 2, G, where 1,2 = digital input and outputs 1 and 2, G = Gnd

Audio output

Number/signal type

1 analog line level stereo, balanced or unbalanced (variable)
1 digital, embedded in HDMI (fixed)

Connectors

(1) 5 pole 3.5 mm captive screw
1 female HDMI

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.5 dB, channel to channel

Maximum level (Hi-Z)

15 dBu, balanced
9 dBu, unbalanced

Output volume range

0 to 100% in 1% steps

+V output

+24 V output port

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 2 pole

Output

+24 VDC, 75 mA, fixed, non-switchable

Ethernet control

Network interface controllers (NICs)

Connector

1 female RJ-45

Data rate

10/100Base-T, half/full duplex with autodetect

Protocols

DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP, UDP/IP

Default settings

Link speed and duplex level

Autodetected

IP address

192.168.254.250

Subnet mask

255.255.255.0

Gateway IP address

0.0.0.0

DHCP

Off

DNS

127.0.0.1

General

Power supply (sold separately)

External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 1.5 A, 18 watts

Power input

Power over Ethernet (PoE) (complies with PoE 802.3af, class 3)

Power Consumption – Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Device

9.6 watts

Device and power supply

12.6 watts

Power Consumption – 12 VDC Power Supply

Device

7.6 watts

Device and power supply

8.8 watts

Temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, vents on top and sides

Thermal dissipation – Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Device

25.7 BTU/hr

Device and power supply

35.7 BTU/hr

Thermal dissipation – 12 VDC Power Supply

Device

18.9 BTU/hr

Device and power supply

23.0 watts

Mounting

Rack mount

Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf

Furniture mount

Yes, with included MBU 125 under-desk mounting kit

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.0" H x 6.5" W x 3.0" D
(25 mm H x 165 mm W x 76 mm D)

Product weight

0.5 lbs (0.23 kg)

Regulatory compliance

CE, c-UL, UL, C-tick, FCC Class A, ICES, RoHs, WEEE
UL Listed for use in plenum air handling spaces
Meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release.

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

Everlast power supply warranty

7 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(6154-D3)

Shipping Dimensions and Weights
Part #	Height	Width	Depth	Weight
60-1804-01	2.88" (7.3 cm)	9.88" (25.1 cm)	4.75" (12.1 cm)	0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)

Diagram

Conference Room with LinkLicense and NBP 1200C Diagram

Features

Specifications

Diagram

Panel Drawing