{"id":4876,"date":"2026-06-11T16:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/?p=4876"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:49:12","slug":"the-new-commandkeyboard-advanced-gd-and-vuwall-launch-operator-control-unit-that-runs-without-a-network-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gdsys.de\/en\/2026\/06\/11\/the-new-commandkeyboard-advanced-gd-and-vuwall-launch-operator-control-unit-that-runs-without-a-network-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"The new CommandKeyboard-Advanced: G&D and VuWall Launch Operator Control Unit That Runs Without a Network Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"

New CommandKeyboard-Advanced simplifies operator workflows with an integrated SoC, local configuration storage, and a touch display<\/h2>\n

Our new operator keyboard, the CommandKeyboard-Advanced<\/a>, executes control tasks in mission-critical control rooms without requiring a network connection or active software on the host system.<\/p>\n

It combines a keyboard, local configuration storage, and a built-in touch display in a single operator interface. The device features an integrated System-on-Chip (SoC) running an embedded Linux OS, along with a 1,920 \u00d7 291-pixel touch display for direct access to key functions without the need for a separate computing unit.<\/p>\n

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Reducing Complexity at the Operator Station<\/h2>\n

In modern control rooms, operators must coordinate IT infrastructure, communication platforms, video surveillance, and visualization systems simultaneously from a single workstation. Routine actions \u2014 such as selecting a source, changing a layout, or issuing a system command \u2014 can require multiple manual steps. In environments where network separation is a security requirement, many conventional control devices are fundamentally unsuitable because they depend on network connectivity or active host software.<\/p>\n

“Across control rooms, we are seeing\u00a0growing demand for intelligent control interfaces to be brought closer to the operator workstation, rather than relying on central servers that may be unavailable in critical situations. CommandKeyboard-Advanced is our answer to this need.”
\n\u2014 Mark Schmidt, CTO, Panoptec Technologies Group<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Flexible Control for Different Deployment Needs<\/h2>\n

The device operates in one of three modes depending on requirements. In HID Offline Mode, button keys are configured with hotkeys, macros, and control sequences stored directly in onboard memory \u2014 this mode requires neither a network connection nor software on the connected system. In Webpage Mode, any web-based interface can be displayed and operated via the touch display. The device can also be connected directly to a VuWall<\/a> TRx Server: via VuWall Dynamic Control, operators can then manage sources, destinations, scripts, and video wall previews directly from their workstation.<\/p>\n

The CommandKeyboard-Advanced integrates into existing KVM and IT infrastructure; configuration changes can be made without interrupting ongoing operations.<\/p>\n

“Every additional step costs time that, in\u00a0a critical situation, simply isn’t there. The CommandKeyboard-Advanced reduces those steps \u2014 without network dependency and without touching the existing infrastructure.”
\n\u2014 Andreas Gerlach, EVP Innovation, G&D and VuWall<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Availability<\/h2>\n

The CommandKeyboard-Advanced is available in multiple country-specific keyboard layouts and is expected to ship in Q4 2026. The device was first shown publicly at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026<\/a> in Barcelona and will be showcased at InfoComm<\/a> 2026, June 17\u201319, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Booth C8867. Datasheets are available for download on our website<\/a>. Demos can be booked remotely or on-site at the ControlCenter-Xperience<\/a> Showroom in Siegen, Germany.<\/p>\n

>> Other articles you might be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Infrastructure to User Interface: How Mission-Critical Control Rooms Are Evolving<\/a><\/p>\n

Simplifying KVM-over-IP Deployment: G&D and NETGEAR AV Reduce Setup Complexity<\/a><\/p>\n

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