Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Operations Guide
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Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Contents 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF: MC2W 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications .......................................................................................................
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF: MC2W Introduction Features and Functions The Crestron® 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF (MC2W) is designed for smaller home and commercial systems. The MC2W provides connectivity for communication and control of Cresnet®, one-way wireless (RF), and third party devices.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W instruction set is also fully compatible with existing Crestron SIMPL Windows and SIMPL+ programs. The MC2W has the capability to operate as a standalone 2-Series control system or as a Cresnet device as part of a 2-Series control system. Master Mode In master mode, the MC2W is a standalone 2-Series control system that can control IR, serial, or Cresnet devices.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF MC2W Specifications (continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS 4 Network Power Fuse Rating Internal 2A self-resetting fuse Environmental Temperature 41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C) Environmental Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) Dimensions & Weight Height: 1.7 in (4.32 cm) Width: 19.0 in (48.26 cm) – with ears 17.03 in (43.24 cm) – without ears Depth: 1. 2. 3. 4. 8.5 in (21.59 cm) Weight: 4.3 lbs (2.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W Physical Views of the MC2W 8.50 in (21.59 cm) 17.03 in (43.24 cm) 1.70 in (4.32 cm) Controls and Indicators The MC2W front panel indicators and controls are described below. PWR (Power) This LED illuminates when the unit is connected to and receives 24 VDC power from an external power pack or the Cresnet NET connector. NET This LED illuminates when the central processing unit is processing or communicating with Cresnet devices (i.e.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF SIG (RF) This LED illuminates when there is communication (activity) at the rear panel RF port with a Crestron wireless transmitter. Ports The MC2W rear panel ports are illustrated and described below. NOTE: Interface connectors for the NET, Infrared-Serial, I/O, and Relay Output ports are provided with the MC2W.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF 3. Crestron MC2W Connect the bare wires of the CNXRMIRD to the appropriate pins on the 3-position connector supplied with the MC2W. For more information on the CNXRMIRD refer to the latest revision of the CNXRMIRD Infrared Detector Operations Guide (Doc. 8165). I/O This connector provides four software programmable analog and digital inputs as well as digital outputs.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Non-Standard COM Pinouts PIN DIRECTION 1* To MC2W 2 To MC2W 3 From MC2W 4 From MC2W 5 Common 6 To MC2W 7 From MC2W 8 To MC2W DESCRIPTION (RXD-) RS-422 Receive Data (Idles Low) (RXD) RS-232 Received Data (TXD) RS-232 Transmitted Data (TXD+) RS-422 Transmit Data (Idles High) RS-232 and RS-422 Signal Common (RXD+) RS-422 Receive Data (Idles High) (RTS) RS-232 Request To Send (CTS) RS-232 Clear To Send 9 From MC2W (TXD-) RS-422 T
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W NOTE: For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters. If a USB-to-serial adapter must be used, the following devices have been tested by Crestron with good results: Belkin (large model) F5U103 I/O Gear GUC232A Keyspan USA-19QW Other models, even from the same manufacturer, may not yield the same results.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Memory The MC2W has 36MB of built-in memory (non-volatile and volatile). The total of 36MB is specified as follows: 4MB flash (non-volatile), 32MB SDRAM (volatile), and 256KB NVRAM (battery backed up). Flash memory contains the file system inside the 2-series control engine. Non-volatile memory contains information that is retained after the loss of electrical power. Volatile memory is lost after a power failure.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W all symbols and/or modules that use NVRAM at the beginning of your program. When NVRAM (.nvr file) is re-installed, all the values should line up with the program. If the program is modified, and logic is placed before any symbols using NVRAM, the previously stored values will not line up and your presets will have to be re-entered Volatile (SDRAM) 1. Digital, analog and serial signal values 2.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Setup Rack Mounting NOTE: If rack mounting is not required, rubber feet are provided for shelf placement or stacking. Apply the feet near the corner edges on the underside of the unit. WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF 4. Crestron MC2W Repeat procedure (steps 1 through 3) to attach the remaining ear to the opposite side. Bussing Strip Installation The 2-Series integrated control system is supplied with a brass bussing strip to facilitate commoning (linking) of multiple terminal block connections on the relay port. One strip is supplied for the 8-position terminal block (four relays). 1.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Downloads | Product Manuals | Wiring Diagrams section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). NOTE: Do not power up system until all wiring is verified. Care should be taken to ensure data (Y, Z) and power (24, G) connections are not crossed. NOTE: All network wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W NOTE: To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications. Consideration must be given if installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly since the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient. Contact with thermal insulating materials should be avoided on all sides of the unit.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF NOTE: In larger system configurations that require more than the 24W supplied by Cresnet, disconnect the +24VDC wire from the MC2W Cresnet connector and provide the +24VDC power to the peripheral devices by an alternate source. Establishing Communication with the MC2W Before uploading a program to the MC2W or performing diagnostic functions, the control system must be connected to a PC via the serial port in the rear of the unit.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W “Port Settings” Window: Default PC Settings for RS-232 Communication with the MC2W To verify communication, click Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that gives the COM port and baud rate. Troubleshooting Communications Use the following checklist if communication cannot be established with the MC2W. 1. Verify that you are using the correct cables.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF - Press and hold the SW-R button for approximately three to five seconds. The Viewport console should display the following message: Viewport Message MC2W> Control Console Changing to default Comm Specs. 115200 N81 RTS/CTS Switch to new settings…. Bypassing Program Load!!! d. Release the SW-R button. If communication still cannot be established: - Remove power from the control system.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF 2. Alternatively, click the Transfer button toolbar, or open Viewport (by clicking Program. 3. Crestron MC2W on the SIMPL Windows and click File Transfer | Send Click Browse, locate the SPZ file and click Open. This displays the program's header information and enables one or both of the What to Send check boxes. If the program does not contain any SIMPL+ modules, only the SIMPL Program check box is enabled.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF In the event that the CNSP-586 cable is not available, the following diagram is provided so that the cable can be made on site. Crestron Cable CNSP-586 Before uploading, open Viewport and click Diagnostics | Report Network Devices to verify that the touchpanel is being detected by the control system. (As with any network device, touchpanels must be identified by unique hexadecimal network IDs. These IDs are set in the SIMPL Windows program.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site). To upload the new .cuz to the control system: 1. Open Viewport and select File | Update Control System. 2. Browse to the .cuz file and click Open to start the transfer. 3.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Master Mode: From Viewport console, type: CNETID 02 (02 is always the master). Slave Mode: From Viewport console, type CNETID XX (where “XX” is any valid Cresnet ID, e.g. any number from 03 to FE, designated as slave mode). In slave mode, the MC2W operates as a Cresnet device as part of a 2-series control system.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W • Crestron Database version 15.8.5 or later for use with SIMPL Windows or version 15.9.3 for use with AppBuilder. • (Optional) VisionTools Pro-e software for designing touchpanel pages. • (Optional) Crestron Application Builder version 1.2 software for automatic residential and commercial programming of the MC2W as a control system. • (Optional) DEAL for Windows IR learning software version 3.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF NOTE: The information in this section assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows. If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software. MC2W Device Library Symbols In Configuration Manager, drag the MC2W from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library to System Views. The following figure shows the available slots in the MC2W.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W Next, double-click the serial driver to specify the communication settings that are required by the device. These settings define the protocol that the controlled serial device expects, and include the speed of data transmission (baud rate), error checking (parity), and the number of data bits and stop bits. The exact protocol is described in the manufacturer's documentation.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Analog input mode • 4 analogs: through • For each analog, one corresponding minimum change value: through All Versiport modes • For each Versiport, one corresponding pullup resistor: through Defining a signal puts the signal into the corresponding mode. For example, defining the analog input configures that Versiport as an analog input.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W NOTE: Here, as with digital output mode, the corresponding pullup resistor should be enabled. That is, should be given the signal name 0 or left undefined; otherwise the input is always read as logic low. Example 3: When Versiport 3 is shorted to ground, goes high. When Versiport 3 is not shorted to ground, goes low (so long as equals 0 or is undefined).
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Detail View of C2I-MC2-RY4 (slot 4) in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager The symbol contains the following signals: Signals • 4 relays: through When a signal goes high, the corresponding relay closes for as long as the signal remains high. When the signal goes low, the relay opens. If a signal is undefined, the relay is open.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W Slot 8: C2I-MC2-CNRFGWA The MC2W provides RF control from Crestron one-way RF transmitters including ST panels, CNRFHT button transmitters, CNWM wireless mouse and the MT-500 MiniTouch. The port can be configured in SIMPL Windows to work on either 434 MHz or 418MHz.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF MC2W Detail in Configuration Manager To view the available slots in the MC2W, expand the MC2W Remote Cresnet Processing device in Slot 9. The following diagram shows the available slots of an MC2W operating in slave mode. MC2W Device Detail NOTE: Slot1: C2NET-Device is never available on a control system operating in slave mode. All other slots may be configured as described in this manual.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W NOTE: SIMPL Windows automatically changes the NET ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same default NET ID already exists in the program. Always ensure that the hardware and software settings of the NET ID match. For NET ID hardware settings details, refer to “Switching Between Master and Slave Mode” on page 20. NOTE: Changing the NET ID within SIMPL Windows only affects the program.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Converting User Modules 1. Open the User module you want to convert. 2. Click Project | Edit Program Header. 3. Click 2-Series in the Target Control System Classes list box. You can select other types of control systems as well, but then you are limited to symbols that are supported by all of these platforms. The module may still work on unselected control systems so long as unsupported symbols are not used.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. MC2W Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Unexpected response from control system. Network devices are not communicating to the control system. From the Viewport, poll the network (F4) to verify communication.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF MC2W Troubleshooting (continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION System does not function. Various. Refer to the “System Monitor” procedure following this table. Incorrect power supply. Use a Crestron power supply. Incorrect operating frequency set in SIMPL Windows. Set correct operating frequency in SIMPL Windows. RF device commands are not received.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W Network Analyzer To assist with troubleshooting, this unit contains the Crestron patent-pending network analyzer to continuously monitor the integrity of the Cresnet network for wiring faults and marginal system performance or other network errors. For more information on how to use the network analyzer, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file and use the index to search for "Network Analyzer".
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF “Passthrough Mode” Window The PC is now communicating directly with the device. To exit Passthrough mode, simply click Functions | Exit Passthrough Mode. A system reboot also exits the Passthrough mode.
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the MC2W, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision. Check the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) periodically for manual update availability and its subjective value.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF 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.
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