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Impera Echo Plus 8USW
Biamp Impera Echo Plus 8USW White 8-Button Wall Control Pad
Priceon request
QuotationWithin 1 working day
DeliveryConfirmed with your quote, based on stock
Overview
The Biamp Impera Echo Plus 8USW is a compact, wall-mounted control pad with eight buttons, Ethernet, two RS-232 ports and three GPIO connections. Its onboard controller removes the need for an external processor, and it handles up to two third-party devices across the network. It suits meeting rooms and classrooms in Qatar where staff need one simple touch point for presentations. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.
What the Echo Plus 8USW does in a room
The Biamp Impera Echo Plus 8USW is a wall-mounted AV control pad built for the person who runs the room rather than the person presenting in it. Its eight buttons can be assigned to the actions each space needs, such as starting a video call, choosing an input or triggering a preset, so a teacher or meeting host can operate connected equipment without learning the full setup. The white finish suits modern office and classroom walls.
Connectivity and third-party control
The pad has its own onboard controller, so it runs room logic without an external processor. Its connections include:
- Ethernet for LAN-based control of up to two third-party devices
- One bidirectional RS-232/IR port that returns feedback from the connected device
- One unidirectional RS-232/IR port for sending commands only
- Three GPIO ports for simple switching and triggers
An Expansion Bus takes up to two additional devices, such as keypads and port expanders, so the same control point can grow with the room. A micro USB connection handles configuration and maintenance.
Setup in Project Designer and ongoing upkeep
The Echo is configured in Biamp's Project Designer software. Because the layout lives in software rather than in fixed wiring, the room can be changed later as its needs evolve, which suits schools and offices that reconfigure spaces each term or project. The pad also sends email alerts about lamp and filter hours and other warnings, helping facilities teams plan service before a fault interrupts a session.
Where it fits across Qatar
At a university in Education City, one Echo gives lecturers a single control point for a seminar room with a display and video conferencing system, while the IT team keeps the configuration in one project file. A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out new classrooms can use the same pad layout in each room. In a boardroom in Lusail where a third-party device is controlled over Ethernet, the pad reduces the number of separate controllers staff must handle.
Planning the installation
Before ordering, confirm the wall position, cable routes to the network and any RS-232 or GPIO devices, and list each third-party device with its control method. The manufacturer data supplied for this model does not give an operating temperature range, so confirm the mounting location with the SmartRooms Qatar team, particularly for walls near windows or in spaces that are not air-conditioned. The part number 920-01884-20001 identifies the US variant, so check any regional details during quotation. The unit carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
SmartRooms Qatar supplies the Impera Echo Plus 8USW with delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar and professional installation. Free site surveys are available, and quotations are usually issued within one working day. Request a quote and tell us which devices the room needs to control.
Highlights
- Eight configurable buttons on a wall-mounted control pad
- Onboard controller, no external processor required
- Ethernet control of up to two third-party devices
- Bidirectional and unidirectional RS-232/IR ports
- Three GPIO ports plus Expansion Bus for two add-ons
- Set up in Project Designer; 5-year warranty included
Room fit
Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.
Estimated timeline
Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026
The full specification and datasheet for this model are available on request; we send them with your quotation.
Downloads
5 files from the manufacturerQuestions about Impera Echo Plus 8USW
What is the Biamp Impera Echo Plus 8USW used for?
It is a wall-mounted control pad that lets a presenter or room manager operate AV equipment from one panel. With eight configurable buttons and Ethernet connectivity, it suits presentation spaces, learning environments and conference rooms. It controls equipment rather than displaying content, so it works alongside the displays, audio and video devices it manages in the room.
Does the Echo Plus 8USW need a separate control processor?
No. The pad includes an onboard controller, so it runs its own room logic without an external processor. It connects over Ethernet and manages up to two third-party devices, which can keep the equipment list shorter for a small meeting room in Doha or a classroom in Al Sadd. Confirm the full device list with the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering.
How many devices can the pad control?
It manages up to two third-party devices over its Ethernet connection. Its serial and GPIO connections add further control: one bidirectional RS-232/IR port, one unidirectional RS-232/IR port and three GPIO ports. Up to two additional devices, such as keypads or port expanders, can be attached through its Expansion Bus, so the setup can grow as the room changes.
What does the bidirectional RS-232/IR port add?
It sends commands to a connected device and receives status feedback in return, so the pad can reflect the state of that device rather than only sending instructions. The unidirectional port handles commands only. Both ports work with RS-232 or IR control, which suits a lecture hall in Education City where a lectern device must respond to button presses. Confirm each device's control protocol before requesting a quote.
How is the Echo Plus 8USW set up?
The Echo is configured in Biamp's Project Designer software, and a micro USB connection is used for configuration and maintenance. Button functions and device control are set in software rather than hard-wired, so a facilities team in Msheireb can reassign buttons when a meeting room is repurposed. Plan the setup before installation so the software file matches the devices on site.
Will the pad warn me before lamps or filters need attention?
It supports email notifications for lamp and filter hours and for warnings. This is useful for a school in Al Khor or an office in Lusail where projectors run for long hours and a fault during a lesson or board meeting causes real disruption. Confirm with the SmartRooms Qatar team which connected equipment reports these values before relying on the alerts.
Can I add more buttons or keypads later?
Yes, within limits. The Expansion Bus supports up to two additional devices, including keypads and port expanders. A school in Al Wakrah that adds a second teaching room later can plan keypad placement and configuration in Project Designer while keeping the original pad. Check the total connection count at quotation stage so the expansion plan matches the room's control needs.
Is it suitable for rooms exposed to Qatar's summer heat?
The manufacturer data supplied for this model does not state an operating temperature range, so confirm the mounting location with the SmartRooms Qatar team. Choose an interior wall in an air-conditioned room rather than a spot near windows, where summer temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C. Ask for a site check before the quotation is issued.
What warranty applies to this model?
The Impera Echo Plus 8USW is covered by a 5-year manufacturer warranty. When a university or government department buys several controllers, record the serial number of each unit against the purchase order so any warranty claim can be traced to the correct room. SmartRooms Qatar offers supply, delivery to all eight municipalities and professional installation.
Which part number should I order for Qatar?
The part number 920-01884-20001 identifies the US variant of the Impera Echo Plus 8USW in white. Because the manufacturer data lists it as US, check any regional details that affect your site with the SmartRooms Qatar team before the quotation is confirmed. Quote the full model name and part number on your request to avoid mismatches when the unit reaches a site in Doha or Mesaieed.
Can I buy it through a government tender or LPO?
Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. List the item as Biamp Impera Echo Plus 8USW White with part number 920-01884-20001 so the quotation matches the tender specification. If the pad is part of a multi-room fit-out, request a free site survey first.
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