Room Scheduling System • Introduction
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Compatible panels include the following models:
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TLS 520M
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TLS 1022T
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TLS 525M
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TLS 1025M
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TLS 525M NC
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TLS 1025M NC
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TLS 725M
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TLP Pro 520M
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TLS 725M NC
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TLP Pro 720M
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TLS 1022M
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TLP Pro 720T
NOTES:
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The TLS models shown above ship with the latest firmware for the scheduling
system; no firmware update is required.
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The TLP Pro models shown above are included for legacy completeness only.
Existing panels in your system can be updated with scheduling firmware but are no
longer recommended as dedicated scheduling units.
With Room Agent, one or more panels can be connected directly to and become clients
of Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Calendar, and CollegeNET 25Live. The network
traffic generated by panel and server communication is minimal.
As clients, the panels require no special programming. Users can book a room from any
device connected to the room calendar, including their mobile devices or a connected
panel.
Room Agent software, installed on a computer with network access, allows system
administrators to set up the Extron TouchLink Scheduling panels as room scheduling
appliances by filling in the required fields that correspond with areas of the user interface.
Customization options allow a variety of fields to be shown or hidden, depending on user
preference.
Booking a room from the panel is as easy as tapping the
Reserve
button on the panel. The
intuitive interface also provides at-a-glance room availability and a timeline view of the status
of the room for half a day (see figure 2). In addition to the customizable panel interface,
bright LEDs within the bezel provide at-a-glance room availability status from down the hall.
11am
12pm
1pm
11:30
12:30
1:30
Main Conference Room
Reserve
January 10, 10:33am
10:30
Available
Figure 2.
Typical Room Display on a TLS 725M Scheduling Panel
