Meridian C5000
Video Over IP Controller
The Meridian C5000 by Aniston is a powerful centralized AV-over-IP controller engineered to manage, secure, and scale distributed video networks. Built for enterprise, education, and mission-critical applications, it orchestrates encoders, decoders, and transceivers with seamless routing, monitoring, and automation.
- Centralized Video-over-IP Management: Controls AV endpoints across 1GbE/10GbE networks with drag-and-drop routing, matrix switching, and multiview/video wall setup via a secure web GUI.
- Dual-LAN Security Architecture: Segregates control and AV traffic using independent Control LAN and Video LAN interfaces, with HTTPS, SSH, 802.1X authentication, and IGMP snooping.
- KVM, Signal & Audio Routing: Supports independent routing of video, USB, RS-232, IR, and audio between devices. Offers EDID management and audio source selection (HDMI/L-R IN).
With support for up to 762 device IDs, 9×9 video wall layouts, user-defined presets, and 7×24 uptime design, the C5000 is a future-ready solution for scalable AV deployments—whether in boardrooms or campus-wide control centers.
Product Features
- Centralized AV-over-IP controller for managing encoders, decoders, and transceivers across 1GbE/10GbE networks.
- Dual-LAN design isolates Control LAN and Video LAN for secure, interference-free operation.
- Drag-and-drop Web GUI enables live preview, matrix switching, multiview creation, and video wall setup (up to 9×9).
- Supports multiview presets, class-based layouts, picture-in-picture (PIP), and output scaling per display.
- Independent signal routing for video, audio, USB, RS-232, and IR—enabling flexible KVM and AV control workflows.
- Multiple control options including HTTPS, SSH, RS-232, IR, Telnet, GPIO, and third-party API integration.
- Supports up to 762 device IDs per deployment for large-scale distributed AV systems.
- Audio source routing with selectable HDMI or analog L/R input, plus EDID management and EDID copy functionality.
- Provides real-time device thumbnails and preview in the Web GUI for intuitive configuration and monitoring.
- Jumbo frame support (up to 8 KB) and IGMP snooping enhance multicast video traffic performance.
- Compact, fanless metal enclosure with low 1.8W power consumption and PoE support via Video LAN.
- Configurable IP modes including Controller-managed, DHCP, or Static IP for versatile integration scenarios.
- Built-in protection systems include ESD shielding (±8kV air, ±4kV contact), surge defense, and reliable 24/7 operation.
- Dual Phoenix RS-232 ports and 4× configurable GPIO channels for automation, triggers, and external device control.
- Flexible mounting options: 6U vertical (10 units) or 1U horizontal (4 units) rack configurations supported.
- Certified for CE, FCC, RoHS, and BIS compliance, and backed by a 3-year standard warranty (extendable to 5 years).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Meridian C5000 |
| Device Type | Centralized AV-over-IP Controller |
| Control Methods | Web GUI, HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, RS-232, API, GPIO, IR |
| Network Modes | Auto (Controller-managed), DHCP, Static IP |
| Supported Devices | Encoders, Decoders, Transceivers (SDVoE/IP-based) |
| LAN Ports | 2× Gigabit Ethernet (1× Video LAN with PoE, 1× Control LAN) |
| Video Wall Support | Up to 9 video walls per system (up to 9×9 displays) |
| Multiview Support | Up to 16 sources per screen, user-defined presets |
| Matrix Switching | One-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-one, many-to-many |
| Control LAN IP Range | DHCP-enabled or static configurable |
| Video LAN IP Range | 192.168.x.x (default, configurable) |
| IGMP Snooping | Supported |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 8 KB |
| EDID Management | Binary upload, encoder-to-decoder copy |
| Audio Routing | HDMI / Analog L-R selectable |
| Signal Routing | Independent routing of Video, Audio, USB, IR, RS-232 |
| RS-232 Ports | 2× Phoenix 3-pin (bi-directional) |
| GPIO Ports | 4× digital I/O (5V/12V selectable) |
| IR Ports | 1× IR In (12V), 1× IR Out (3.5mm) |
| Web GUI Interface | HTTPS access with drag-and-drop video wall and routing |
| Device Preview | Live thumbnails of encoders/decoders |
| Security | HTTPS, SSH, 802.1X authentication, Dual-LAN separation |
| Remote Update | Individual or bulk device firmware via GUI |
| Power Input | DC 12V/1A (locking adapter) or PoE via Video LAN |
| Power Consumption | Max 1.8W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 204 × 98.5 × 21.5 mm |
| Weight | 508 g |
| Mounting Options | 6U vertical (10 units), 1U horizontal (4 units) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | –20°C to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 20%–80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 10%–90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, BIS Certified |
| ESD Protection | IEC 61000-4-2 ±8kV (air), ±4kV (contact) |
| Surge Protection | Integrated circuit-level protection |
| Reliability | Designed for 24/7 continuous operation |
| Warranty | 3 Years (extendable to 5 Years) |
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Intelligent AV-over-IP Control for Scalable Video Systems
The Meridian C5000 is a centralized AV-over-IP controller built to manage, secure, and
scale complex video networks across campuses, enterprises, and mission-critical
facilities. Designed for seamless interoperability with SDVoE-based encoders, decoders,
and transceivers, it delivers intuitive drag-and-drop control, live device previews, and
dynamic video wall configurations.
With dual-LAN separation, PoE capability, and support for advanced automation protocols
including RS-232, GPIO, IR, HTTPS, and API, the C5000 simplifies system orchestration
while maintaining robust network security. Whether deployed in control rooms or
university AV hubs, it offers the backbone for reliable 24/7 video routing and
monitoring.
Main Features
Centralized AV-over-IP Control
The Meridian C5000 orchestrates SDVoE encoders, decoders, and transceivers across distributed networks. Its secure Web GUI enables drag-and-drop switching, live device previews, and real-time video wall configuration—streamlining large-scale AV deployment and monitoring.
Dual-LAN Architecture for Security & Stability
Designed with independent Control and Video LAN interfaces, the C5000 isolates system commands from AV traffic. This ensures secure, interference-free operations while supporting HTTPS, SSH, Telnet, and 802.1X authentication protocols for enterprise-grade protection.
Flexible Signal Routing & Automation
The controller enables independent routing of video, audio, USB, IR, and RS-232 signals between AV nodes. It supports EDID management, GPIO triggers, and class-based video wall presets—making it ideal for control rooms, campuses, and multi-zone visualization systems.
Centralized AV Control Platform for Scalable IP-Based Deployments
The Meridian C5000 redefines AV-over-IP management with a dedicated controller architecture
built for enterprise, education, and government environments. It empowers administrators to route,
monitor, and automate hundreds of SDVoE-enabled devices with ease.
Supporting dual-LAN separation, drag-and-drop matrix switching, multiview layouts, and video walls
up to 9×9, the C5000 enables seamless configuration via a secure Web GUI. Compact and rack-ready, it
ensures reliable 24/7 operation for mission-critical AV infrastructures.
PoE+ Powered Deployment & Secure IP-Based System Control
The Meridian C5000 simplifies AV-over-IP management through dual-network
separation and PoE+ power delivery, requiring only a single cable for
control and energy efficiency. Its gigabit interfaces support both copper and fiber media, offering
deployment flexibility across secure facilities.
Designed for networked AV environments, it supports advanced protocols including HTTPS, SSH, API,
and Telnet, with centralized login control and remote configuration via Web GUI. Ideal for
IT-managed classrooms, control centers, and institutional AV hubs.
Centralized SDVoE Control for Seamless AV System Integration
Redefine your AV control infrastructure with the Meridian C5000—ANISTON’s intelligent AV-over-IP controller for SDVoE-based ecosystems. Designed to streamline matrix switching, multiview configurations, and video wall management, it brings powerful control to any scale of deployment.
Engineered with dual LAN ports for secure separation of control and AV data, PoE+ support, and real-time Web GUI access, the C5000 seamlessly manages hundreds of endpoints across campuses, control rooms, and collaborative AV environments—ensuring low-latency switching and robust system reliability.