What Is Video Wall Controller Software?

A video wall controller software manages how visual content appears across multiple screens in a control room. It takes information from various sources such as SCADA, EMS, OMS, and GIS systems and distributes them across a large video wall so operators can see everything in one place.

Video wall controllers are designed to handle the display side of operations: decoding feeds, arranging them across screens, and keeping visual performance smooth. They are essential for showing multiple systems at once, but are not built to understand what that data means in an operational context.

How Video Wall Controller Software Works

The software receives inputs from computers, cameras, and other sources, then renders them as windows on a large video wall or series of displays. Depending on the system architecture, some can merge data streams or support limited signal processing, though this isn’t always standard. 

Most controllers aim to provide high-quality video distribution and redundancy. They ensure visuals remain smooth and uninterrupted, even during hardware failures. 

However, they only display the connected systems' output. While most controllers can merge or layer visual sources, they don’t actually fuse the underlying data or interpret relationships between those systems. 

That’s where visualization intelligence platforms like Primate come in.

How Primate Works with Video Wall Controllers

Primate is the layer that gives meaning to the visuals generated from video wall controllers. The controller manages the pixels, while Primate manages the picture.

Primate creates customized displays that integrate live SCADA, EMS, OMS, GIS, and weather data into unified, utility-specific dashboards (r display) optimized for video wall display. 

BlackBoard™ and  TileViewer work together to deliver real-time, high-performance visualization across every authorized display. 

BlackBoard™ handles the rendering and synchronization of data, while TileViewer provides the interface that displays these visuals to any user, on any screen. Together, they ensure consistent clarity and performance across desktops, video walls, and remote access points.

Operators don’t have to manually switch between windowed applications or static screens. With Primate, what’s displayed is dynamic, precise, and directly tied to real-time grid behavior. 

What’s even more important is that this platform delivers distortion-free, vector-based graphics that remain sharp and readable across large displays. This way, operators can read complex data clearly from any distance without losing precision or context.

Why Utilities Use Primate With Video Wall Controllers

Utilities that use different video wall controllers choose Primate for the advanced visualizations that their source systems don’t provide.

• Data integration: Combining SCADA, EMS, GIS, and outage data into one logic-driven visual network model.
• Operational context: Translating technical data into actionable layouts based on role and event type.
• Vector clarity: Rendering distortion-free graphics that scale across video walls without pixelation.
• Scene automation: Automatically shifting wall layouts as system conditions change.

Together, Primate and your video wall controller create a true operational command environment: hardware and software working in sync to support faster, clearer decisions.

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