Abstract: An electronic component system having a control device capable of generating command signals, and receiving communication signals, in accordance with a first signal protocol. At least one electronic component is provided that is capable of receiving command signals, and generating communication signals, in accordance with a second signal protocol. A communications interface is coupled between the control device and the at least one component, and is adapted and constructed to receive command signals from the control device, translate the command signals from the first signal protocol to the second signal protocol, and transmit the translated command signals to the at least one component. The communications interface may also be adapted and constructed to receive communication signals from the at least one component, translate the communication signals from the second signal protocol to the first signal protocol, and transmit the translated communication signals to the control device.