Axium KPC 2.8-N Touch Screen


The Axium KPC2.8-NC keypad is a programmable 2.8” colour LCD capacitive Touch screen. Being capable

of learning and sending IR commands the KPC2.8-N can be used as a standalone keypad to control virtually

any IR controlled device.


The KPC-NC can be connected via a PoE network switch or via the RJ45 port connected to an amplifier

keypad port. When used with an Axium Multi-Zone Amplifier full 2-way feedback of source selection, power,

mute and volume status is provided. Full 2-way RS232 an IP control is available when connected to an

Axium AX-R4D/R1D RS232 router and the prebuilt Axium applets. Setup by the Axium Design Portal software, the KPC2.8-NC includes a host of features to simplify programming and enhance amplifier and source equipment control.


The Slideshow screen saver has also been improved, we have introduced transition effects. Instead of just displaying the next image it performs a randomly selected effect for transitioning to the next image. In addition, you can now use JPEG images so you can get more images into the KPC-NC memory before it is full.


Specifications and Features

  • 2.8” LCD touch panel
    • Contrast ratio = 800:1
    • Viewing angle = 160° (H and V)
    • 240 (RGB) x 320 Dot 64K Colours.
  • Operating voltage: 12VDC ± 3V. Ethernet PoE; 48VDC.
  • Capacitive touch screen.
  • Typically Power 0.75Watt display at full brightness.
  • Memory: 8Mbytes Flash for GUI and IR commands.
  • IR learning of both modulated and pulse IR codes. Modulation frequencies up to 500 kHz.
  • Large IR database supplied. IR codes using the ‘HEX’ code format may be imported into Axium Design Portal.
  • Portrait or Landscape display orientations.
  • Australian or European size and mounting options
  • Macros supporting control flow instructions.
  • User defined button sounds: wav file
  • Range of Skins available for graphical user interface (GUI)
  • Single touch Control types: Animated Buttons, Buttons with feedback, Sliders, Numeric Readouts and Applets providing control and metadata display.
  • Support for transparent and multilayer images.
  • Background images using PNG, BMP, JPG or GIF formats may be imported and scaled.
  • Anti-aliased Text with user defined font, colour and Unicode support.
  • Polygon button outlines provide very close button spacing.
  • 2 Way RS232, Ethernet and IR routing when used with the Axium AX-R4D/R1D and supplied Applets.
  • Wiring:
    • Up to 95m CAT5E ‘Home Run’ RJ45 terminated cable when using the legacy connection.
    • Up to 95m CAT5E, 568A terminated using the IP connection
  • Mounting for European or Australasian / USA style flush box.
  • White and Black cover plates supplied for both European and Australasian / USA styles.
  • Current Applets:
    • Alarm Systems:
      • Arrowhead
      • ELK
    • Axium amplifier feedback
    • Axium Media Player
    • Axium Alarm configuration
    • Clock
    • Integra
      • CD/DVD/BD Player
      • Receiver incl Z1, 2, 3, and 4
    • Lighting
      • Bticino
      • C-Bus
      • ​Fibaro
      • ​Lutron
    • NEC Projectors
    • Request DMS
    • Schedule editor
    • Slideshow Screen Saver
    • Variables Display


Download AX-KPC-NC Cut Sheet


Axium KPE Keypad (With IR Pass through)


The KPE requires no programming , instead it adopts the zone it controls from the amplifier controller port it is connected to.

Source control can be achieved using the original manufacturer's remote and the IR receiver/target on the front of the keypad.

As the KPE is powered directly by the controller ports it needs no additional power supply. Slim and discrete styling with tactile

buttons and screw less decora cover plates, it is a functional system controller available in black or white.

Specifications and Features

  • Plug and Play Versatility
  • Operating voltage - 12VDC
  • No Programming required
    • Automatically adopts the zone assigned to the keypad port on the amplifier for ultimate connection and ease.
  • Compatible with all current Axium amplifier keypad ports.
  • IR pass through for source control using original manufacturer's remote control
  • White and Black cover plates and lenses supplied for both European and Australasian / USA styles.
  • Full source selection functionality incl led indicator.
  • Power On / Off, Mute, Volume Up / Down
  • Source selection including distributed sources and indicator.
  • Axium Media Player control (functionality depends on the stream source).
  • LED indication of the amplifier power status, source selection, volume and mute.
  • Shipped in White.
  • Connection: RJ45 plug
  • Width 75mm
  • Height 120mm


Download AX-KPE Cut Sheet

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