CT200

What the CT200 controls in a room

The Yealink CT200 is a Room Device Navigator, a controller that sits between a room's touch panel and the equipment behind it. It routes AV signals in AV-over-IP systems and manages displays, cameras, audio units and other room devices from one point. Local and cloud management covers all Yealink devices, so an IT team can review and adjust the room without walking into it.

Control logic is set through the unit's configuration rather than written as custom code. Based on that setup, the CT200 generates HTML5 control screens automatically, so a facilities team can change what the touch panel shows and does without commissioning a new programming project for each change.

Two network ports keep management separate

The hardware lists an RJ45 port, a dedicated MGMT port, a PoE port and a 12V/2A power input. The manufacturer presents the dual network ports as a way to split management traffic from device control, which supports efficient, secure traffic and better system performance. For network planners, the control path can be designed as its own segment with a clear port allocation on the switch.

Third-party devices and the Open API

Beyond Yealink equipment, the CT200 supports control of third-party devices, and its Open API lets integrators connect that equipment to the room interface. This suits organisations that already run mixed AV hardware and do not want to replace working displays or cameras. Before ordering, confirm the exact third-party models with the SmartRooms Qatar team, because control depth depends on what each device exposes through its interface.

Installation, power and Qatar conditions

The CT200 installs flat or in a rack, and the mounting kit includes mounting ears, a rack connection piece and screws for wall, flat surface or rack use. At 216 × 160 × 36 mm and 1.46 kg, the unit should be planned against the shelf or rack space available. Power draw is 2 W average, 3.5 W peak and 1.7 W standby. Power can come from 802.3af PoE through a suitable switch or from the supplied 12V/2A adapter.

Operating temperature is -10 to +45 °C at 10 to 95% humidity. Qatar summers can exceed 45 °C, so keep the unit in an air-conditioned room or a ventilated, cooled cabinet, not an unventilated cupboard. Storage tolerates -30 to 70 °C.

Where it fits in Qatar and what to plan

A corporate boardroom in West Bay with a display, camera and conferencing audio can use the CT200 to switch the room between presentations and video calls from one controller. A training room in Education City with several sources and a wall display benefits from one interface that staff can operate without learning each device. A hotel conference suite in Lusail that hosts different event layouts can recall its routing setups for each booking.

• Confirm the number of rooms and the device types to be controlled.
• Reserve a switch port for the RJ45 connection and another for MGMT.
• Choose PoE or the 12V/2A adapter for each location.
• Keep the install location within the -10 to +45 °C operating range.

Ask SmartRooms Qatar for a free site survey before installation. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we accept purchase orders and government tenders. Request a quote for the Yealink CT200 and we will confirm the configuration for your rooms.