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Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Contents CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card: CNXENET+ 1 Description Functional Description Physical Description Leading Specifications Installation Installation into CNMSX-AV/PRO Installation onto CNRACKX Processor Card (CNXCPU) Ethernet Wiring Programming with SIMPL Windows Configure CNXENET+ Program TCP/IP Server and TCP/IP Client Symbols Control System Ethernet Setup Initial IP Setup IP Table Setup Communicating With the Control System via Ethe
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card: CNXENET+ Description Functional Description The CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card, CNXENET+, is an optional feature designed specifically for Crestron’s CNMSX and CNRACKX control systems. This field-upgradable expansion card connects directly to Crestron’s exclusive Direct Processor Access (DPA) slot providing high-speed access directly to the system processor.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ CNXENET+ Physical Views MOUNTING BRACKET 26-PIN DPA CONNECTOR 2.95 in (7.49 cm) LAN/DPA PORT 4.55 in (11.56 cm) Front View 1.13 in (2.87 cm) Side View Top View Leading Specifications The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the CNXENET+. Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Installation Installation into CNMSX-AV/PRO Items 1 through 9 listed below for the installation of the CNXENET+ are either attached to the card or already reside on the control system. The tools required are a grounding strap, a #1 Phillips tip screwdriver, and a #2 Phillips tip screwdriver. Follow the assembly procedure after this paragraph.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ CNMSX Installation (1 of 3) 1 3 REAR PANEL 2 (REFERENCE ONLY) 2. Remove six screws from each side of the control system. 3. Lift and remove control system top cover 4. As shown below, remove six screws board to the control system. . that secure I/O printed circuit CNMSX Installation (2 of 3) 6 REAR PANEL 7 8 (REFERENCE ONLY) 5 4 5.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card 9. As shown below, align the pins on the 26-pin DPA connector of the CNXENET+ with the ETHERNET connector on control system processor board. CNMSX Installation (3 of 3) MOUNTING BRACKETS REAR PANEL (REFERENCE ONLY) 9 26-PIN DPA CONNECTOR NOTE: The DPA pins are more easily inserted by gently “rocking” the CNXENET+ side-to-side while pressing onto DPA connector. 10. DO NOT force pins into connector and press CNXENET+ until pins are fully seated.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ 26-pin male connector attaches to the DPA connector. Items 1 through 3 listed below for installation onto the CNXCPU. The only tools required are a grounding strap and a #1 Phillips tip screwdriver.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card 5. As shown below, carefully align the pins on the 26-pin DPA connector of the CNXENET+ with the DPA connector of the CNXCPU. CNXCPU Installation (2 of 3) – Install CNXENET+ 26-PIN DPA CONNECTOR MOUNTING BRACKETS 3 NOTE: The DPA pins are more easily inserted by gently “rocking” the CNXENET+ side-to-side while pressing onto DPA connector. 6. DO NOT force pins into connector and press CNXENET+ until pins are fully seated.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ CNXCPU Installation (3 of 3) – Install Mounting Screws 1 CAUTION: Modular control systems contain CNX expansion card slots and double-sized slot(s) for the CNXCPU(s). Do not attempt to install the CNXCPU into any slot other than the slot labeled for the CPU. 8. Align the CNXCPU with the card guides of the CPU slot and slide the card into position. 9. Make sure that the thumb screws are extended outward.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Programming with SIMPL Windows SIMPL (Symbol Intensive Master Programming Language) is an easy-to-use programming language that is completely integrated and compatible with all Crestron system hardware. The objects that are used in SIMPL are called symbols. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows® environment. SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ Configure CNXENET+ Program DEVICE LIBRARY Control Systems Plug-in DPA Modules (CNX Series) Ethernet Control Modules SYMBOL REQUIRED Desired control system (CNMSXAV/Pro or CNRACKX/-DP) CNXENET+ TCP/IP Server or TCP/IP Client DROP WHERE ADDITIONAL SETUP System Views Refer to the documentation supplied with the specific control system for additional setup information. Control system None required.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card TCP/IP Server Symbol Signal Descriptions SIGNAL(S) INPUT OUTPUTS PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION(S) TX$ (Digital): This signal is data that is going to a client symbol connected to this server symbol. Connect-F (Digital): This signal is high while the socket is connected and low when the socket is disconnected. RX$: This signal is data that is coming from a client symbol to this server symbol.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ Initial IP Setup NOTE: This initial IP setup MUST be done via the RS-232 COMPUTER port. Before performing this procedure, obtain a straight-through RS-232 cable that has a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector on the other. Straightthrough means that pin-1 on the male end is connected to pin-1 on the female end, etc. The male end plugs into the control system port labeled COMPUTER. The female end plugs into the serial port of a PC.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card 2. Observe a dialog box similar to as shown below. As shown, the control system does not have an IP address assigned to it. Set IP Address Dialog Box 3. Refer to the two tables below and on the next page and set the network IP values. NOTE: If an invalid IP address is entered, the subnet mask may be CHANGED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE EQUIPMENT to an appropriate subnet mask. NOTE: To TURN OFF the TCP/IP stack, an IP address of 0.0.0.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ SETTINGS FOR NETWORK WITH NON-CRESTRON EQUIPMENT Recommended Settings IP Address 172.16.X.Y IP Mask 255.255.0.0 Default Router 0.0.0.0 (X, Y and Z range from 0 to 255) Class Ranges: Class A: 10.X.Y.Z Class B: 172.16.X.Y to 172.31.X.Y Class C: 192.168.0.X to 192.168.255.X Other Crestron IP control/CEN devices on this LAN would conform to similar parameters. 4. Click OK to enter the values and the reboot dialog box as shown below opens.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Adding Devices and IP Table Setup in SIMPL Windows To add Ethernet devices to your program, in the SIMPL Windows' Configuration Manager, drag an Ethernet-connected device, e.g. a CEN-IO or a Virtual Touchpanel symbol, into the program. Drop it onto the CNXENET+ card or the "Ethernet Units" arrow underneath the "Cresnet Units" arrow. (If the "Cresnet Units" arrow is not visible in the System View window, pull the window divider down further.) 1.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ Communicating With the Control System via Ethernet The Crestron Viewport may be used to communicate with the control system via Ethernet. To connect the Viewport to the control system, perform the procedure below. 1. In the Viewport, select Remote | TCP/IP | Connect as shown below. Viewport Connect TCP/IP 2. As shown below, enter the IP address of the configured control system and select the Connect button.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Password Dialog Boxes 4. Perform any of the diagnostics and features that the Viewport provides. Setting a Control System Password via Ethernet After establishing communication with a control system via Ethernet, the Crestron Viewport may be used to set (or change) a password to limit access to the control system. To set a password via Ethernet, perform the following procedure. 1.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card 2. Crestron CNXENET+ Enter a password, verify the password then click OK as shown below. Enter New Password Dialog box Troubleshooting Communications via Ethernet You can PING the control system from a MS-DOS® prompt (Windows 95/98/Me™) or a Command Prompt (Windows NT/2000™). In the example below, the control system is at address 172.16.135.246. When pinged, the unit should reply and there should be no packet loss, as shown below.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Web Pages To work with CNXENET+ web pages, communication must be established with the control system. To establish communication through the control system COMPUTER port, obtain a straight-through RS-232 cable that has a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector on the other. Straight-through means that pin-1 on the male end is connected to pin-1 on the female end, etc. The male end plugs into the control system COMPUTER port.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card 2. Crestron CNXENET+ The "Transfer Web Pages" dialog box appears. Three transfer options are available. The Transfer Entire Project option transfers the selected web page and all files and subdirectories in the same folder as the selected web page. The Only Transfer Files that have Changed option transfers those files in the selected file directory and all subdirectories that have different dates from the last time the web page was transferred.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card "Transfer In Progress…" Dialog Box Using a Browser to View or Access Web Pages Cresnet control systems equipped with a CNXENET+ can be accessed through the Internet using industry browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The example diagrams in this section are shown using the Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator is similar.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ Accessing Control System Web Page Files To access control system web page files, perform the following procedure. 1. Open the browser. 2. As shown below, enter the IP address of the control system to be accessed followed by “_sys_command/dir” at the browser address bar. Browser Address Bar NOTE: To display the current CNXENET+ version, enter “_sys_command/ver” after the IP address at the browser address bar. 3.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CNXENET+ Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Communications via CNXENET+ improperly the DPA port is not installed. Improper Ethernet functioning. connection. Damaged connector pins. Incorrect firmware/software.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ Further Inquiries If after reviewing this Operations & Installations Guide, you cannot locate specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling: • In the US and Canada, call Crestron’s corporate headquarters at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. • In Europe, call Crestron International at +32-15-50-99-50. • In Asia, call Crestron Asia at +852-2341-2016.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. 2.
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card Crestron CNXENET+ Glossary of Terms CNX CONTROL SYSTEM A CNX control system is any Crestron control processor in the CNX product line. Currently, these include the integrated control systems CNMSX-AV and the CNMSX-PRO and modular control systems CNRACKX and the CNRACKX-DP. CRESNET ID Cresnet ID, a unique identity code ranging from 03 to FE (in hexadecimal), is given to all devices that communicate using the Cresnet network protocol.
Crestron CNXENET+ CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card IP MASK An IP mask is a pattern of bits in IP address format (e.g. 255.255.255.0) which, when "and"ed with your IP address, produces a network address. If an outgoing packet's network address has the same network address as the source of the packet, it is sent on the local network wire, to be received by a device on that local network. Otherwise, it is sent to the gateway to be routed to a device existing on another network.
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