Why Enterprise AV Integrators Choose ASTRO for Conference Room Scheduling

Conference room scheduling displays fail deployments for one predictable reason: power. Running AC to every room panel is expensive, disruptive, and often impossible in glass-fronted offices and open floor plans. The PowerBx ASTRO 10.1 All-In-One solves this at the hardware level — single Cat6 cable, no AC outlet, no conduit run. If there is a network drop, there is a deployment path.

Starting at $699. Wall, glass, door, and table configurations. Ships direct to your job site.

What ASTRO Is and Who It Is Built For

ASTRO is a 10.1" HD IPS touchscreen panel purpose-built for conference room scheduling, desk booking, and visitor management. It is not a repurposed tablet with a case — it is a dedicated workplace display with an integrated LED status ring, PoE/PoE+ network support, and mounts engineered for architectural installation on glass, drywall, doors, and mullions.

The buyer is the integrator. ASTRO ships to your staging area or direct to job site. The end customer sees a clean architectural panel. You see a product that installs in under an hour with one cable.

Hardware at a Glance

The Problem ASTRO Solves on the Job Site

Enterprise scheduling display deployments have a consistent bottleneck: electrical. Most conference room panels require a dedicated AC circuit — which means an electrician, conduit, outlet boxes, and inspector sign-off. In a glass-fronted office or a floor plan mid-renovation, that is a multi-week delay for a device that mounts in 45 minutes.

ASTRO is powered entirely over the Cat6 network cable using IEEE 802.3af/at PoE. If your low-voltage team already pulled a network drop for the AV system — which they did — ASTRO is powered. No electrical trade coordination. No outlet. No conduit chase. One cable does both.

Why This Matters for Multi-Room Enterprise Projects

A 40-room deployment with traditional AC-powered panels requires 40 outlet boxes, 40 circuit runs, and electrical coordination on every floor. With ASTRO, that same deployment runs off the existing network infrastructure. Your low-voltage crew handles the full scope. The schedule compresses. The margin improves.

Software Compatibility — Works With What You Already Deploy

ASTRO runs Android and connects to the scheduling platforms your enterprise customers already use. You are not locking anyone into proprietary software — you are delivering hardware that integrates cleanly into their existing stack.

• Microsoft Teams Rooms — room panel display integration
• Zoom Rooms — scheduling display and kiosk mode
• Eptura, iOffice, Teem — desk and room booking platforms
• Envoy, iLobby, Traction Guest — visitor management workflows
• Indoor Finders — PowerBx native scheduling and wayfinding software
• Extron, Logitech Tap — AV control integration

For integrators who want a fully integrated hardware-plus-software solution, ASTRO is available provisioned with Indoor Finders pre-loaded — ready to connect to the customer network and go live on day one.

Mount Configurations — Built for Every Install Scenario

Most enterprise deployments involve a mix of room types. Open glass conference rooms. Solid drywall offices. Lobby kiosks. High-traffic corridors. ASTRO has a mount configuration for each — and every variant ships from the same SKU family, so you are not managing multiple product lines.

Wall Mount — TAB-RDK-101-W ($699)

Standard architectural wall mount. Installs flush against drywall or hard surface. Single Cat6 feeds in from behind. Shop wall configuration →

Glass Mount — TAB-RDK-101-G ($799)

Designed for glass-fronted conference rooms and partition walls. Clean architectural finish with no drilling into glass. Shop glass configuration →

Door / Mullion Mount

Purpose-built for installations on door frames and mullion systems. Works with the ASTRO Door/Mullion Bracket for zero-damage mounting on architectural glass systems.

Table Stand — TAB-RDK-101-WAV ($750)

Freestanding kiosk for desks, reception lobbies, and event check-in. No wall penetration required. Shop table stand →

Floor Stand — Lobby and Visitor Management

For large lobbies, visitor management, and high-visibility wayfinding. Shop the ASTRO Floor Stand →

Provisioned vs. Unprovisioned — What to Spec

For enterprise customers who do not yet have a room scheduling platform, the provisioned ASTRO with Indoor Finders is a single-vendor deployment path. One PO. Hardware and software covered.

What Enterprise AV Integrators Say About ASTRO

• “One cable runs are the only way to scale.” Multi-room deployments without electrical coordination compress timelines significantly.
• “The LED ring closes the UX loop.” End users can see room availability from the hallway — reduces scheduling friction without touching the software.
• “Glass mount is the differentiator.” Most scheduling displays cannot mount cleanly on glass. ASTRO handles it architecturally.

Frequently Asked Questions — ASTRO Deployments

Does ASTRO require an AC outlet?

No. ASTRO is powered entirely over Cat6 via IEEE 802.3af (PoE) or 802.3at (PoE+). A standard PoE-capable network switch port is all that is required. No electrical outlet, no conduit, no separate power adapter at the panel.

What scheduling software does ASTRO support?

ASTRO runs Android and is compatible with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Eptura, Teem, Envoy, iLobby, iOffice, and Traction Guest. Provisioned units ship with Indoor Finders pre-loaded for turnkey deployments.

Can ASTRO mount on glass?

Yes. The ASTRO Door/Mullion Bracket is engineered specifically for glass partition and mullion installations. No drilling into glass required.

Is ASTRO available for bulk or multi-room orders?

Yes. ASTRO is built for enterprise deployments at scale. Contact the PowerBx team for volume pricing before you quote your customer.

What is the lead time?

Plan 6 weeks from PO for standard configurations. Contact us for current stock on wall and glass variants.

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