Crestron AV2 User manual

Crestron AV2 & PRO2
2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System
Operations Guide

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Crestron AV2 & PRO2 2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System
Contents
2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System: AV2 & PRO2 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
Specifications ..............................................................................................................3
Physical Description....................................................................................................5
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................9
Setup ........................................................................................................................................10
Network Wiring.........................................................................................................10
Identity Code .............................................................................................................10
Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 10
Programming Software............................................................................................................14
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................14
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 14
Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................14
Example Program ......................................................................................................15
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 16
Establishing Communication.....................................................................................16
Programs and Firmware ............................................................................................ 17
Operation .................................................................................................................................18
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................23
Possible Problems with the Control System..............................................................23
Serial Communication Difficulties with Other Devices Connected to the Control
System .......................................................................................................................24
Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................26
Reference Documents................................................................................................ 27
Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................27
Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 27
Software License Agreement...................................................................................................28
Return and Warranty Policies ..................................................................................................30
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 30
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................30
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Crestron AV2 & PRO2 2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System
2-Series Integrated Dual Bus
Control System: AV2 & PRO2
2-Series Integrated Dual Bus
Control System: AV2 & PRO2
IntroductionIntroduction
Features and Functions
• 2-Series engine with Dual-bus architecture
• 36 MB of Internal Memory1
• 4 GB Compact Flash memory card slot
• Cresnetport – master/slave selectable
• 10/100 Ethernet capable with SSL encryption
• Crestron e-Control2 and Crestron RoomViewenabled
• Built-in firewall, NAT and router
• Six Com ports, eight IR/serial ports, eight Versiport I/O ports, eight
relay ports
• Three Y-Bus2/ One Z-Bus control card expansion slots
• Internal power supply
• 2-Space EIA rack-mountable
• Front panel control with LCD display (PRO2 only)
1. For more information on internal memory, refer to “2-Series Memory & Directory Structure” in the
latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control System Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), which is available
from the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/manuals).
2. Optional on AV2.
2-Series Engine
At the heart of the AV2 & PRO2 is the powerful 32-bit Freescale ColdFire®
processor. Crestron's exclusive enhanced real-time operating system makes the AV2
& PRO2 the fastest, most reliable control systems available.
Dual Bus Architecture
The AV2’s & PRO2's unique dual-bus architecture affords ultra fast
communications. The 40 Mbps Y-Bus provides a high-speed backplane for IR, serial
and other integrated control ports. Additional control ports and interfaces like MIDI
and digital audio processing may be added by installing up to three Y-Bus control
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2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System Crestron AV2 & PRO2
cards (expansion cage option required for AV2). At a blazing 300 Mbps, the Z-Bus
supports Fast Ethernet with future support for other emerging technologies.
Cresnet®
Cresnet is the communications backbone for many Crestron touchpanels, keypads,
lighting controls and other devices. The Cresnet bus is a simple, yet flexible 4-wire
network that provides rock-solid bidirectional communication and power for up to
252 Cresnet devices.
Cresnet Slave Mode
Selectable Cresnet Slave Mode enables the AV2 & PRO2 to be configured as
Cresnet slave devices, effectively transforming them into Cresnet expansion
modules. Such flexibility can offer a cost-effective solution for system expansion,
providing a host of additional control ports in a single module.
Ethernet
Crestron pioneered the IP-based control system to harness the vast possibilities of
Ethernet and the Internet for remote control, monitoring, programming and
diagnostics. The AV2 & PRO2 are designed to deliver the world's most advanced IP
control solutions. A choice of single or dual port Ethernet cards enables a full-duplex
10/100 Ethernet connection with built-in Web server and email client and support for
both static and dynamic IP addressing.
Crestron e-Control®2
Crestron's award-winning e-Control 2 XPanel solutions offer the most flexible range
of IP control possibilities available. Using a Windows®computer or CE/PocketPC™
PDA device, e-Control 2 provides an amazing control GUI that looks and behaves
just like a Crestron Isys®touchpanel.
Crestron RoomView®
Every Ethernet-enabled 2-Series control system works directly with Crestron's
exclusive RoomView Help Desk software for the industry's most comprehensive
facility-wide asset management solution.
SSL
All Ethernet-enabled 2-Series control systems support SSL (Secure Sockets Layer),
the industry standard for protecting sensitive network communications.
NAT
The AV2’s & PRO2's onboard NAT (Network Address Translator) acts as a firewall
and router to facilitate the configuration of a private control LAN with a single-point
connection to the client's LAN (Dual-port Ethernet card required).
Memory Expansion
A memory card slot accessible on the rear panel allows for easy expansion of the
AV2’s & PRO2's internal memory using any Type II Compact Flash memory card
up to 4 GB. Note that compact flash memory supports FAT file structure.
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Front Panel Control (PRO2 only)
The PRO2 includes a programmable front control panel with LCD display and
control port status indicators. The PRO2's front panel serves as a ready user interface
for system configuration and diagnostics and can also be custom programmed to
enable menu-driven control capability.
Specifications
Specifications for the AV2 & PRO2 are listed in the following table.
AV2 & PRO2 Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Processor
CPU 32-bit Freescale ColdfireMicroprocessor
Processing Speed 257 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 benchmark)
Memory
SDRAM 32 MB
NVRAM 256 kB
Flash 4 MB
Compact Flash expandable up to 4 GB (not included)
Operating System Real-time preemptive multi-
threaded/multitasking kernel; FAT32 file
system with long names; supports SIMPL
Windows and SIMPL+
Ethernet
With C2ENET-1 10/100BaseT, auto-negotiating, full/half
duplex, static IP or DHCP/DNS, SSL,
TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, SMTP, built-in Web
server and e-mail client; supports Crestron
e-Control2 Xpanel and RoomView
applications
With C2ENET-2 All above features plus: built-in firewall,
router and network address translator
(NAT)
Expansion Slots
Y-Bus1(3) (AV2 requires CAGE2 accessory, sold
separately); Accept all Y-Bus control cards
Z-Bus2(1) Accepts all Z-Bus control cards
Power Requirements
Internal Universal Power
Supply
2.3 Amps, 100-250 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
Available Cresnet Power 50 Watts (shared with control card
expansion slots)
Network Power Fuse Rating 4A, 250V (1 ¼” x ¼” Slow Blow Fuse
Series)
50 watts (DC) available for Cresnet devices
Environmental
Temperature 41º to 113ºF (5º to 45ºC)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
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AV2 & PRO2 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Enclosure Black metal, 2U 19” rack-mountable
(rack ears included)
Dimensions
Height 3.47 in (8.82 cm)
Width 19.00 in (48.26 cm) with ears;
17.03 in (43.25 cm) without ears
Depth 9.69 in (24.61 cm)
Weight
AV2 7.1 lbs (3.22 kg) – with line cord
PRO2 8.0 lbs (3.63 kg) – with line cord
Available Accessories
CAGE2 (AV2 only) 3-Card expansion cage
C2ENET-1 Single port Ethernet card
C2ENET-2 Dual port Ethernet card
C2COM-2 Dual COM port card3
C2COM-3 Three COM port card3
C2IR-8 8 IR/Serial output card3
CNXIO-16 16 I/O Versiport card3
CNXAO-8 8 Analog output card3
CNXRY-8 8 Relay card3
CNXRY-16 16 Relay card3
CNXMIDI MIDI Interface card3
C2VEQ-4 4-Channel Volume/EQ and 4x4 matrix
mixer card3
CNXTA Telephone interface and Voice/WAV sound
card3
C2N-HBLOCK Cresnet Network Distribution Block
C2N-NPA8 Cresnet Network Poll Accelerator
C2N-SPWS300 300 Watt Cresnet Power Supply
CNSP-XX Custom Serial Interface Cable
IRP2 IR Probe
1. 40 Mb/s parallel communications; Internal backplane for integrated control ports and Y-Bus expansion
slots.
2. 300 Mb/s parallel communications; Backplane for Z-Bus expansion slots.
3. AV2 requires CAGE2 for card installation.
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Crestron AV2 & PRO2 2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System
Physical Description
This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators
available on your AV2 & PRO2.
AV2 Physical View (shown with accessory cards installed in CAGE2; optional)
PRO2 Physical View (shown with accessory cards installed)
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2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System Crestron AV2 & PRO2
AV2 & PRO2 Overall Dimensions
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9.69 in
(24.61 cm)
17.03 in
(43.25 cm)
3.47 in
(8.82 cm)
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