The On-Air 285 is not a replacement for its predecessor the On-Air-85, but is actually a different product with different abilities. Both can control on-air lights but the choice of which to use is dependent on the needs and design of the facility. On-Air 285 has additional capabilities not found on the On-Air 85, including the ability to control dual-color on-air lights or two single-color lights individually. There is much more to this device than simply adding a 2 on the box! The 2 really stands for twice the capability.Main Features:Compatibility: The unit interfaces seamlessly with Axia GPIO, Wheatnet Logic, or any other open collector logic or dry relay closures to ground.Dual Control: It can independently control two lights or can manage a single dual-color device (such as the Titus Labs HPL or BPL series with a second color option).Flashing and Pulsing Programs: Beyond simple ON and OFF, the ON-AIR 285 offers various flashing and pulsing patterns. These patterns can be customized based on activations across its five input control lines.Customizable Scenarios: When integrated with Axia GPIO via Pathfinder or Wheatnet Logic using their scripting engine, users can program distinct flash patterns for different on-air scenarios. For example, a steady ON might indicate live microphones, while a triple strobe flash could signal live network broadcasting.Installer Options: The unit provides 31 pre-programmed steady on and flashing patterns for installers to choose from. Additionally, if needed, a Simple mode can be engaged by selecting a jumper and power-cycling the device.