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Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Contents •• i Contents Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN 1 Description 1 Functional Description 1 Physical Description 2 Leading Specifications 4 Cresnet Network Wiring 5 Configuration Setup 6 Installing Crestron Development To...
Page 5 - Description; Functional Description; capable control system; ETHERNET HUB
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 1 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface:CEN-CN Description Functional Description The CEN-CN is used to connect Crestron remote control system (herein referred toas the Cresnet system) equipment to a C...
Page 6 - Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron; Physical Description
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 2 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Physical Description The CEN-CN, shown below, is housed in a black enclosure with silk-screened labelson the front and rear panels. On the front panel are six light-emitting diodes (LEDs)f...
Page 7 - for; CRESTRON POWER PACK; PC; NET; If making connections to RJ11 ports, use the Crestron 6-conductor
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 3 12VDC .5 A This DC power socket connector is used to supply power via an external power pack.Crestron recommends specific power packs for its devices. The recommended powerpack for the CEN...
Page 8 - NOT; PIN; Leading Specifications
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 4 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 ETHERNET This 8-pin, 8-position RJ45 port connects the CEN-CN to a 10BaseT Ethernet/LANor WAN via a hub. Refer to the table below for the pinouts. A standard (straight,non-cross-over type)...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATION; Cresnet Network Wiring
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 5 Leading Specifications of the CEN-CN SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements 12VDC, external power pack or 24VDC, .25A, 6W, network Ethernet Network Type 10BaseT Ethernet Network Protocol...
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Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 6 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 network port, the load factor of that unit is the load factor of the entire run. Thelength of the run in feet and the load factor of the run should be used in the followingresistance equat...
Page 11 - Office, etc. are closed. The website and CD provide instructions for; Obtaining Communications; Configuration Cable Fabrication Specifications; Hookup Diagram for Configuration; “Configuration Cable Fabrication Specifications” on page 7.
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 7 Before installing any development tools, confirm that all other applications such asMicrosoft ® Office, etc. are closed. The website and CD provide instructions for installing the various ...
Page 12 - Communication via PC Port of CEN-CN
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 8 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Typical Connections When Configuring the CEN-CN CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. ROCKLEIGH, N.J. 07647 USA CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. ROCKLEIGH, N.J. 07647 USA 1 2 V D C .5A E T H E R N E T P C N ...
Page 14 - Select; Diagnostics | Check Operating System Version; depress; Troubleshooting Communications
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 10 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Port Settings Dialog Box 8. Select Diagnostics | Check Operating System Version (alternatively, depress F5 ) from the Viewport. The Viewport may display a window as it scans various baud ...
Page 15 - SIMPL Windows version 1.40.07 or later is required to update the UPZ.; File Transfer | Update Control; Browse; button to navigate to a list of available
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 11 Updating the CEN-CN The CEN-CN contains an Operating System, a Monitor ROM, and TCP/IP Stack. Allthree are separate components but packaged together in a Control System UpdateFile. Contro...
Page 16 - To start the transfer, click the; Send; button as shown below. The
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 12 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Update Control System Dialog Box NOTE: After a file is selected, the “Update Control System” dialog box, as shown below, will query the CEN-CN to determine what versions of the Operating ...
Page 17 - Yes; Ethernet Configuration; . New users are required to register in order to obtain access to; Initial IP Setup; This initial IP setup; Functions | Set Control System
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 13 5. As a result of the update, a dialog box (similar to as shown below) mayopen and the SIMPL program (and possibly SIMPL+ modules) must becleared. As shown below, click the Yes button. Co...
Page 19 - TURN OFF; Recommended Settings; NON-CRESTRON EQUIPMENT; Reference Guidelines; SETTINGS FOR NETWORK WITH
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 15 3. Refer to the two tables below and enter the network IP values. NOTE: If an invalid IP address is entered, the subnet mask may be CHANGED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE EQUIPMENT to an appropriat...
Page 20 - Function; contact Crestron customer service for assistance.; IP Table Setup; Make sure that in the “Add IP Entry Table Dialog Box”, the “Set as; Changing the IP Table via Crestron Viewport; Functions | Setup IP Table; then click the; Retrieve Current IP; button. This will extract the IP table from the CEN-CN
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 16 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Reboot Dialog Box 6. Observe a confirmation message that the IP information has been setup.After the system reboots, select Function | Cold Boot , to view the IP Information. NOTE: If an ...
Page 21 - Help; Crestron e-controlTM IP Table Information; Hookup Diagram for Normal Operation
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 17 and list it in the dialog box. Modify or delete existing entries or add new ones. Whenall the necessary changes have been made, save the new table to disk and/or load itback into the unit...
Page 22 - Communications; Communicating via Ethernet; Operation” on page 17 for cabling instructions.
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 18 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Typical Connections for Normal Operation CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. ROCKLEIGH, N.J. 07647 USA CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. ROCKLEIGH, N.J. 07647 USA 1 2 V D C .5A E T H E R N E T P C N E T Y ...
Page 23 - Enter the IP address of the configured CEN-CN and click the; Connect; The message shown below signifies a successful connection.; Crestron Terminal Protocol Console Opened; Troubleshooting Communications via Ethernet
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 19 2. Enter the IP address of the configured CEN-CN and click the Connect button. (Within the address, X and Y may range from 0 to 255. In theexample shown below, X is 1 and Y is 2.) Connect...
Page 24 - SIMPLTM Windows; SIMPL Windows is not required directly by the CEN-CN. However, the; Problem Solving; Troubleshooting
Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 20 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 SIMPL™ Windows ® Example Program SIMPL (Symbol Intensive Master Programming Language) is an easy-to-useprogramming language that is completely integrated and compatible with allCrestron s...
Page 25 - TROUBLE; Further Inquiries; The Downloads page of the Crestron website (
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN •• 21 CEN-CN Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Improper Ethernet cable connections. Verify cable connections with LAN: proper connection is used, cable intact, and con...
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Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Crestron CEN-CN 22 •• Ethernet/Cresnet Interface: CEN-CN Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or servicewithout prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain wa...
Page 27 - See Default Router above.
Crestron CEN-CN Ethernet/Cresnet Interface Operations Guide - DOC. 5721 Glossary of Terms •• 23 Glossary of Terms CIP Cresnet (over) Internet Protocol is a combination of Cresnet and Internet protocols.On a regular Cresnet network (such as a CNMSX talking to a CT-3000 touchpanel)the low-level protoc...
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