RTI XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Wins EHX 2007 Multi-Room Award

The industry's most powerful remote control processor wins big at EHX 2007

Eden Prairie, MN - November 12, 2007 – Remote Technologies Inc, the leading control systems manufacturer, wins big at EHX 2007 with this year’s Multi-Room Awards (MRA) for the XP-8 Advanced Control Processor. Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and held in conjunction with the Electronic House Fall EXPO at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., the MRA’s recognize significant contributions to the multi-room audio and video market. The XP-8, a high-end remote control processor for automating the operation of electronic systems in residential and commercial environments, received top honors in the “Controllers/Distribution Apparatus” category.

“RTI’s XP-8 is the most advanced control system available in it’s price range; combining power, flexibility, affordability and ease of programming,” said Pete Baker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for RTI. “RTI is proud to win the coveted EHX MRA. It gives us great satisfaction to see that our efforts in manufacturing the highest quality customizable control products are being recognized by the experts in our industry through this awards program.”

The XP-8 Remote Control Processor interfaces seamlessly with all RTI remote controls and touch panels, acting as the “brain” behind the expanded RTI control system. Features include an abundance of basic control ports such as infrared, relay control and power sensors, in addition to providing advanced control interface options such as two-way RS-232, USB and Ethernet interfaces. Internet connectivity allows the custom installer or RTI’s technical support team to provide updates to the processor remotely.

The XP-8 incorporates a powerful 32-bit, 200MHz XScale® processor and 32MB of non-volatile Flash memory for faster response and advanced command storage. The sizable memory capacity provide ample  storage for very large and complex system configurations and command strings and will further retain all stored information and programming in the event of a power failure.

The XP-8 interfaces with all RTI modules as well as industry-standard IR emitters and may be either rack or “stack” mounted. Its amazingly broad array of control ports and switches includes two USB ports, eight multi-purpose I/O ports, eight two-way RS-232 ports, eight sense inputs and one RS-485 communication port for future expansion, as well as 11 front panel buttons for universal control. The XP-8 is efficiently programmed via RTI’s proprietary, award-winning TheaterTouch™ Designer Software and its open-architecture platform allows for seamless integration with virtually any component from any manufacturer as well as with the entire family of RTI products.

Talking Points

• RTI wins EHX 2007 Multi-Room Award for the XP-8 Advanced Control Processor in the “Controllers/Distribution Apparatus” category.
• The XP-8 is the most advanced, powerful, flexible central processor available in its price range.
• The XP-8 features a powerful 32-bit, 200MHz XScale® processor and 32MB of non-volatile Flash memory for faster response and advanced command storage.
• The XP-8 incorporates 2 USB ports, 8 multi-purpose I/O ports, 8 two-way RS-232 ports, 8 sense inputs and one RS-485 communication port.
• The XP-8 is compatible with all existing RTI modules as well as industry-standard IR emitters.
• The XP-8 features an open-architecture platform allowing seamless integration with virtually any component or system.
• The XP-8 is easily programmed with RTI’s proprietary, award-winning TheaterTouch™ Designer Software and integrates with the entire family of RTI control system products.

About RTI

Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the leading manufacturer of innovative, sophisticated, yet user friendly control systems. RTI’s wide array of elegant hardware and software solutions are marketed exclusively through the custom installation channel.

RTI was founded in 1992 with a committed focus on the custom installation market. This unwavering commitment was expanded and formalized in March 2007 with RTI’s C2C™ (Committed to Custom) initiative which includes expanded tech support hours, enhanced training through both its Advanced Control University (ACU) and in the field, and the C2C orientation will inform and shape every aspect of RTI’s continued evolution. C2C highlights RTI’s dedication to the custom installation market, making it the leader in creating wireless hardware and software control solutions that effectively address the challenges facing electronic systems installers and integrators.

RTI's belief in offering its products exclusively through custom dealers and trained professional integrators is a guiding passion, centered on the customization of any size home theater or other electronic system. The company’s design philosophy emphasizes an intuitive and enjoyable experience in using its award-winning products, from its universal system controllers, to signal storage and processing devices, and PC programming software.

For additional information on RTI and all its innovative products please visit www.rticorp.com.

Media Contact:

Scott Moody
Marketing Matters
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Company Contact:

Pete Baker
Remote Technologies Inc.
Tel: 952-253-3100
Email: peteb@rticorp.com