Crestron CEN-TIA User manual

CrestronCEN-TIA
TelephoneInterfaceModule
Operations Guide

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Crestron CEN-TIA Telephone Interface Module
Contents
Telephone Interface Module: CEN-TIA 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
Internal Block Diagram...............................................................................................2
Specifications ..............................................................................................................3
Physical Description....................................................................................................3
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................6
Setup..........................................................................................................................................8
Network Wiring...........................................................................................................8
Identity Code...............................................................................................................8
Hardware Hookup .......................................................................................................9
Programming Software............................................................................................................11
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................11
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder..............................................................11
Programming with Crestron Toolbox Text Console..................................................12
Programming with Crestron Toolbox CEN-TIA Menu Builder................................14
Programming with SIMPL Windows........................................................................14
Example Program......................................................................................................17
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................18
Establishing Communication.....................................................................................18
Programs and Firmware ............................................................................................20
Program Checks ........................................................................................................21
Operation.................................................................................................................................22
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................23
Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................24
Reference Documents................................................................................................25
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................25
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................25
Return and Warranty Policies..................................................................................................26
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................26
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................26
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Crestron CEN-TIA Telephone Interface Module
Telephone Interface Module:
CEN-TIA
Introduction
Features and Functions
• Remote control access from any phone
• Custom door chime, ringer and alarm sounds
• Personalized voice prompts
• Caller ID (CID)
• Telephone paging for multiroom audio systems
• Push-To-Talk half-duplex speakerphone
• Easy setup via phone and PC software
• Microsoft Outlook Address Book import compatibility
• Palm database import compatibility
DTMF Control Interface
Use your mobile phone to remotely turn on lights, adjust air conditioning, and
arm/disarm security. Using standard Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) signals,
the CEN-TIA affords telephone keypad control of any automation system function,
providing a prompt-driven user-interface that is simple to use. Configuration
software provided with the CEN-TIA makes it easy to set up a menu of friendly
voice commands using the preloaded voice prompts, or your own custom audio files,
for personalized remote control of your home or office. The CEN-TIA can also dial
out to your mobile phone to alert you to an alarm condition or other system event.
Audio Signal Generator
Loaded with your own custom WAV or MP3 audio files, the CEN-TIA can be used
to generate high-quality door chimes and alarm sounds, and even create unique
telephone ring tones to identify known callers based on Caller ID. With memory
capacity expandable up to 1 GB, the CEN-TIA can easily support several hours of
full-frequency stereo audio files.
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