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Crestron CNXTA
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card
Operations & Installation Guide

Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card
Contents
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card: CNXTA 1
Description 1
Functional Description 1
Physical Description 1
Leading Specifications 3
Setup 4
Installation 4
Audio Wiring Specifications 4
Hookup 5
WAV File Audio Messages 5
Downloadable WAV Files for the CNXTA 5
To Record a WAV File Message 7
To Convert a WAV File 8
To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files 9
Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit 11
Configure CNXTA 14
CNXTA File List 15
Export File List Button 16
Import File List Button 16
Send New Files to CNXTA Button 16
Programming with SIMPL Windows16
CNXTA Basic Touchpanel 17
CNXTA Symbol 18
CNXTA Basic Program 20
Problem Solving 23
Troubleshooting 23
Further Inquiries 23
Return and Warranty Policies 24
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 24
CRESTRON Limited Warranty 24
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CNX Telephone Audio Interface
Card: CNXTA
Description
Functional Description
The CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card, CNXTA, allows access and control of a
Cresnet system through standard telephone lines. The CNXTA recognizes and
generates telephone Dual-Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signals. When the CNXTA
is installed, these signals are used by a Cresnet system to remotely operate any
device controlled by the system. The CNXTA also recognizes caller ID (CID) and
CID on call waiting.
The CNXTA uses audio messages as voice prompts and responses. These files can
be recorded as WAV files on a personal computer (PC) using Microsoft®
Windows™ Sound Recorder, converted to PCM format, and transferred to the
CNXTA. Pre-recorded WAV message files can be downloaded from Crestron’s
website (www.crestron.com).
A Cresnet system with the CNXTA may be programmed to respond to incoming
telephone tones or sequence of tones. For example, pressing 1 or 12 from a telephone
(after connecting to the system) may be used to activate an air conditioning system
and the CNXTA would respond with “Command accepted, air conditioning is on”.
The system may also be programmed to dial-out and play a recorded message when
a specific input, such as from a security device, is received. By using CID
information, the system can be programmed to allow access only from a specific
telephone or even limited access from other lines.
Physical Description
The CNXTA, shown on the next page, is a circuit board fastened to an aluminum
faceplate. The card is installed into an unoccupied slot in a Crestron CNX
Generation Control System. The faceplate contains two audio ports and one
telephone port that are described on the next page.
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CNXTA Physical View
CNXTA TELEPHONE AUDIO INTERFACE
AUDIO
OUT
PHONE
LINE
AUDIO
IN
OUT+ OUT- GND IN+ INX IN- GND
5.00 in
(12.70 cm)
0.98 in
(2.49 cm)
CNXTA Ports
The three CNXTA ports provide audio and telephone access to the CNXTA. These
ports are described below.
AUDIO OUT
This port is a 3-position male connector and is used to output line-level audio from
the CNXTA. This audio may be a recorded CNXTA message or audio patched from
the telephone line. A compatible 3-position female connector is provided.
Audio Output Port
AUDIO
OUT
OUT+
OUT-
GND
AUDIO IN
This port is a 4-position male connector and is used to receive line-level audio into
the CNXTA. This audio may then be recorded by the CNXTA and/or patched
directly to the telephone line. A compatible 4-position female connector is provided.
Audio Input Port
AUDIO
IN
IN+
INX
IN-
GND
PHONE LINE
This port is a standard 6-pin RJ11 type telephone jack. Through a single-line
telephone cable (not supplied), this port is used to access an available telephone line.
Telephone Line Port
PHONE
LINE
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Leading Specifications
The tables below provide summaries of the specifications for the CNXTA.
Dimensions are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.
Leading Specifications of the CNXTA
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Power Requirements 24VDC Cresnet power, load factor of
three (3) W atts.
SIMPL Windows Version 1.30.01 or later 1with library
update file smwlib58.exe and update
document smwlib58.txt or later.1
Stand-Alone Viewport Version 1.55 or later 2
CNMXS-AV/Pro Upgrade File (UPZ) Version 5.07.06x or later 3
CNRACKX/-DP Upgrade File (UPZ) Version 5.07.06w or later 3
Audio Capacity Approximately 30 minutes of total
time. (Individual WAV file messages
are limited to about 4 minutes. 4)
Height: 0.98 in (2.49 cm )
Width: 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Depth: 6.65 in (16.89 cm)
Weight: 4.50 oz (0.13 kg)
Dimensions & Weight
1 The latest software versions can be obtained from the Downloads page
(SIMPLWIN and TOUCHPNL Libraries) of Crestron’s website
(www.crestron.com). New users are required to register in order to obtain access
to the FTP site.
2 The Stand-Alone Viewport is NOT required if the Viewport included with
VisionTools Pro-e v2.05 or SIMPL Windows v1.31 (not available at time of
publication) or later is used. If required, the Stand-Alone Viewport must be
installed into a SEPARATE DIRECTORY other than the SIMPL directory.
The latest version can be obtained from the Downloads page (SPECIAL
Library) of Crestron’s website. Search for VPORT32.ZIP.
3 CNX upgrade files are required for either CNMSX-AV/Pro or CNRACKX/-DP.
Filenames for upgrade files have a UPZ extension and can be obtained from the
Downloads page (OPSYS Library) of Crestron’s website.
4 For longer messages, the CNXTA may be programmed to play multiple files
consecutively.
Audio Specifications of the CNXTA
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Input Impedance 10K or 600 Ohms
Output Impedance 10 Ohms
Input/Output Balanced or Unbalanced
Input Maximum Level 3.5V rms
Frequency Response 300 Hertz (Hz) to 3 KHz (-3 dB min.)
WAV File Specifications for the CNXTA
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Format PCM
Frequency 8,000 Hz
Bits 16
Channels one (monophonic)
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As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with
specifications for CE marking.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Setup
Installation
Items required to install the CNXTA are already attached to the unit. The only tools
required are a Phillips tip screwdriver and a grounding strap. Follow the installation
procedure after this paragraph.
CAUTION: The CNXTA contains electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs), observe
precautions for handling ESDs to avoid damaging the card.
1. Disconnect power from the control system.
2. Using the Phillips tip screwdriver, remove the blank faceplate from the
card slot of the control system where the CNXTA will be installed.
3. Align the CNXTA with the card guides and slide the card into position.
4. Firmly press both ends of the CNXTA faceplate to seat the card into the
control system connector.
5. Tighten the thumb screws finger-tight to secure the CNXTA to the
control system.
6. Reapply power to the control system.
Audio Wiring Specifications
Input impedance and balance of the audio wiring are determined by external
connections. When preparing external audio input and audio output wiring to the
CNXTA, refer to the following diagram:
Balanced and Unbalanced External Connections
BALANCED 600 OHMS INPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT
UNBALANCED 10K INPUT
UNBALANCED OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
-
G
+
-
G
AUDIO
IN
x
+
AUDIO
OUT
-
G
+
-
G
AUDIO
IN
x
+
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Hookup
Refer to “Audio Wiring Specifications” on the previous page and the example
hookup diagram below. Complete the connections in any order.
Hookup Connections for CNXTA
CNXTA TELEPHONE AUDIO INTERFACE
AUDIO
OUT
PHONE
LINE
AUDIO
IN
OUT+ OUT- GND IN+ INX IN- GND
FROM AUDIO
DEVICE
LINE-OUT
CONNECTOR
TO AUDIO
DEVICE
LINE-IN
CONNECTOR
TO TELEPHONE
WALL-JACK
(TELEPHONE CABLE
NOT SUPPLIED)
WAV File Audio Messages
The CNXTA audio messages are used for system prompts and responses. These files
are recorded as WAV files on a PC using an audio utility such as Sound Recorder
that is packaged with Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT™. Files from other sources may
also be converted to a CNXTA acceptable format by using this or a similar utility.
Many other audio utilities are available commercially or as shareware.
NOTE: If the Sound Recorder program is not available on the PC, select Start |
Help at the Windows taskbar. Click on the Index tab and type in Sound Recorder.
For Windows 95/NT, double-click the installing entry. For Windows 95/98/NT,
follow the directions provided to add the Sound Recorder program. (The Sound
Recorder is part of the Multimedia component).
This section contains descriptions of the Crestron pre-recorded files and procedures
on how to use Sound Recorder to record, edit, and convert WAV file messages. For
more information about how to use Sound Recorder, refer to its User’s Guide and
extensive help information provided with the software.
Downloadable WAV Files for the CNXTA
Pre-recorded WAV files for the voice prompts and responses are available for the
CNXTA. These files can be stored into and programmed for use in the CNXTA
directly or may be edited with the Sound Recorder. A default message is
programmed into the CNXTA and five ZIP directories of WAV files are available.
NOTE: WAV files can be obtained from the Downloads page (WAVFILES
Library) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to
register in order to obtain access to the FTP site.
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The five tables shown below list the names of the WAV files contained in each ZIP
directory. The individual files can be combined to create custom messages. “To
Create WAV Messages from Individual Files” on page 9 describes how to create
custom messages.
Dates and Units WAV Files
Month Oh (as 8:01pm) Friday May November Percent
Day Sunday Saturday June December Preset
Year Monday January July Degrees Level
O’clock Tuesday February August Seconds Fahrenheit
AM Wednesday March September Minutes Celsius
PM Thursday April October Dollars Time
Date-Uni.ZIP (DATES and UNITS) Files
Equipment WAV Files
On Temperature DVD Player Curtains Main Menu Command
Off Setting Television Blinds Security System Accepted
Playing Error Channel Enter Code Menu Function Not
Stopped Lights Is That is Incorrect HVAC Menu Performed
Paused Fan High Welcome to the… AV Menu Function Not
Recording Heat Low Crestron Home Return Main Menu Available Choose
Armed Air Conditioning Medium Residence Exit System Menu
Disarmed CD Player Initializing Active Command Emergency
The VCR Drapes Norm al Activated All is W ell
Equipmen.ZIP (EQUIPMENT) Files
Numbers WAV Files
Zero Nine Eighteen Ninety Sixth Fifteenth
One Ten Nineteen Hundred Seventh Sixteenth
Two Eleven Twenty Thousand Eighth Seventeenth
Three Twelv e Thirty M illion N inth Eighteenth
Four Thirteen Forty First Tenth Nineteenth
Five Fourteen Fifty Second Eleventh
Six Fifteen Sixty Third Twelfth
Seven Sixteen Seventy Fourth Thirteenth
Eight Seventeen Eighty Fifth Fourteenth
Numbers.ZIP Files
Places, Humor and Miscellaneous WAV Files
Pool Bathroom Great Room Basement Attic
Sauna Dining Room Library Foyer Den
Hot tub Living Room Driveway Hallway Dinette
Jacuzzi Master Back Yard Outside Stairs
Spa Kids Front Yard Inside Family Room Systems Check
Kitchen Patio Garage Office (Laughs) Stock Update
Pla-Hu-M.ZIP (PLACES, HUMOR and MISCELLANEOUS) Files
Can’t Do That
Dave
Welcome Crestron
Home
Telephone Applications WAV Files
Dialing Wait Pound sign Yes Password Environmental
Busy Line You have… Star No Pound Sign Controls
No Tone Message Hear Next Incorrect Please Wait
Try Later Messages Delete Number Password Did Not
Please… Saved Save Area code Select Menu Understand
Leave Message Deleted Erase Hello Security System
After tone New Record Goodbye Audio Visual
Thank you Press For
Tele-App.ZIP (TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS) Files
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To Record a WAV File Message
NOTE: To record a WAV file, the PC must be equipped with audio capabilities
with a microphone-input jack, a microphone, and multimedia speakers.
NOTE: The maximum time length of any individual WAV file message is
approximately four (4) minutes. However, the CNXTA may be programmed to play
multiple files consecutively for longer messages.
NOTE: Although there are alternative methods for selecting the commands of the
application, the following procedure uses the PC mouse and pull-down Menu Bar.
To record a WAV file message, perform the following procedure:
1. At the Windows taskbar, select Start | Programs | Accessories. For
Windows 95/NT, select Multimedia, for Windows 98, select
Entertainment. Select Sound Recorder and the Sound Recorder
opens as shown below.
Open Sound Recorder
2. Select File | New as shown below.
Create New File to Record
3. Click on the button to begin recording and the button to
stop recording.
4. Proceed to “Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit” on
page 11. To record another file, follow that procedure to step 9.
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To Convert a WAV File
NOTE: To convert pre-recorded WAV file to a CNXTA acceptable format, the PC
must be equipped with audio capabilities. Multimedia speakers are recommended for
an audio review of the converted file.
NOTE: The maximum time length of any individual WAV file message is
approximately four (4) minutes. However, the CNXTA may be programmed to play
multiple files consecutively for longer messages.
NOTE: Although there are alternative methods for selecting the commands of the
application, the following procedure uses the PC mouse and pull-down Menu Bar.
To convert a WAV file, perform the following procedure:
1. At the Windows taskbar, select Start | Programs | Accessories. For
Windows 95/NT, select Multimedia, for Windows 98, select
Entertainment. Select Sound Recorder and the Sound Recorder
opens as shown below.
Open Sound Recorder
2. Select File | Open, browse to the directory or folder that contains the
file to be converted, and open the file.
Open WAV File to Convert
3. Proceed to “Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit” on
page 11. To convert another file, follow that procedure to step 9.
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To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files
NOTE: To create CNXTA messages by combining individual WAV files, the PC
must be equipped with audio capabilities. Multimedia speakers are recommended for
an audio review of the created message.
NOTE: The maximum time length of any individual WAV file message is
approximately four (4) minutes. However, the CNXTA may be programmed to play
multiple files consecutively for longer messages.
NOTE: Although there are alternative methods for selecting the commands of the
application, the following procedure uses the PC mouse and pull-down Menu Bar.
To create CNXTA messages from individual WAV files, perform the following
procedure:
1. At the Windows taskbar, select Start | Programs | Accessories. For
Windows 95/NT, select Multimedia, for Windows 98, select
Entertainment. Select Sound Recorder and the Sound Recorder
opens as shown below.
Open Sound Recorder
2. Select File | New as shown below.
Create New File to Create Message
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3. Select Edit | Insert File as shown below.
Insert First WAV File
4. From the insert file dialog box shown below, browse to the directory or
folder that contains the first WAV file to be inserted, and open the file.
Open First WAV File
5. As shown below, move the file position slider (or click or )
to where to insert another file.
NOTE: The figure below shows the insertion point near the middle of the file. The
most common insertion points are at the end or beginning of the file.
File Insertion Point
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6. Again, select Edit | Insert File as shown below.
Insert Another WAV File
7. Browse to the directory or folder that contains the next WAV file to be
inserted, and open the file.
8. Repeat the above three steps until all desired files have been inserted.
9. Proceed to “Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit”
below. To create another message, follow that procedure to step 9.
Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit
NOTE: The following procedure assumes that Sound Recorder is open.
NOTE: Although there are alternative methods for selecting the commands of the
application, the following procedure uses the PC mouse and pull-down Menu Bar.
To set the WAV file (or message) properties, save the file, and exit Sound Recorder,
perform the following procedure:
1. Select File | Properties as shown below.
Access File Properties
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2. When the Properties for Sound dialog box opens, click on Convert
Now.
Access File Properties Conversion
3. In the Sound Selection dialog box, make sure that the Format field has
PCM selected. If not, select it as shown below.
Select File Format
4. Make sure that the Attributes field has 8,000 Hz, 16 Bit, Mono
selected. If not, select it as shown below.
Select File Attributes
NOTE: After the format and attributes have been selected, the conversion format
may be saved-as a convenient name such as “CNXTA Format”.
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5. Review the format and attributes then click the OK button.
Set the File Properties
6. To complete the file properties conversion, click OK.
Complete File Properties Conversion
7. Select File | Save (or Save As to rename the file) to save the file with
the CNXTA acceptable format.
Save File
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8. Click on the button, as shown, to play and review the file.
Play and Review File
9. To record, convert or create another file or message, return to “To
Record a WAV File Message”, “To Convert a WAV File”, or “To
Create WAV Messages from Individual Files”, respectively. Otherwise,
continue to the next step of this procedure.
10. Select File | Exit to exit the Sound Recorder.
Exit Sound Recorder
Configure CNXTA
The CNXTA card is configured using the Crestron Viewport. To interface directly to
a CNXTA card, establish communication with the control system. From the
Viewport Functions menu, select Configure CNXTA Telephone Audio Interface
Card (CNX Only). From the Select Card Slot dialog box, select the slot where the
CNXTA is located and the Viewport will attempt to locate a CNXTA at that slot. If it
is unable to determine which card is in the selected slot or if the card in the selected
slot is not a CNXTA, the Viewport will not allow you to continue. If the control
system cannot be connected to, configure the CNXTA offline by selecting Offline
from the Select Card Slot dialog box. The following paragraphs describe the contents
of the CNXTA Telephone Audio Interface Card Configuration dialog box (shown on
the next page):
NOTE: Duplicate file names cannot be moved, exported to nor stored in the
CNXTA. If a file with the selected name already exists, the file will not be stored.
The WAV extension of the file is removed when performing this check. Once
accepted, the file will be displayed in the list with the disk icon.
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NOTE: Only one type of WAV file is valid for selecting; a PCM format at 8,000
Hz, 16 bit, Monophonic. Any other type of file will bring up the Invalid Format
message. Refer to “To Convert a WAV File” on page 8 to convert other formats.
CNXTA Configuration Dialog Box
CNXTA File List
Overview
The file list contains all files that are loaded into the CNXTA as well as the files that
are stored on the PC. The entries in the File # column correspond to a location that a
file is stored. Two icons (as shown in the legend box) represent whether a particular
file is stored on the PC or loaded into the CNXTA. If the configuration dialog is not
in offline mode, the file list will show the files that have been loaded into the
CNXTA on initialization.
Selected File Options Dialog Box
The selected file options dialog box opens by right-clicking on a file list entry. The
dialog box (shown below with all options available) allows for file manipulation in
the list.
Selected File Options Dialog Box
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If only one item is selected and it contains a reference to a file that is stored in the
CNXTA (it has the card icon), the Move command will be available (not grayed out).
When selected, this will open a dialog box that prompts the user for a new file
position. If the user selects anything but an empty file position as the new location, an
error message opens and the move will not occur. Otherwise, the file will be
immediately moved to the new location in the CNXTA card. Delete becomes
available if any entry is selected (including multiple-selection). If the entry is stored in
the CNXTA, the file will be permanently removed from the card. If the file is located
on the PC, the entry will be cleared. The Choose File command is available if only
one entry is selected and does not contain a file (it is empty). This command will
prompt the user to select a file to show in the selected list entry. Double-clicking on
an empty entry will also open the selected file options dialog box. This command is
the default item for the list and is normally available. When clicked, Select All
highlights and selects all of the entries in the list. This command is always available.
Export File List Button
Once files are added to the file list, they can then be exported to a CNXTA file with a
XTA extension. This XTA file will store the data as well as file positions associated
with any list. This is very useful for distributing sets of data with a program. If files
were chosen and then Send New Files to CNXTA was selected, those files will still
be available for exporting because a temporary file location reference is maintained
on disk. Once the configuration utility is closed and re-entered, these files will no
longer be available for exporting because the utility has no location reference.
Import File List Button
When importing a file, a custom file selection dialog box is opened. This dialog box
displays details about the currently selected XTA file. Specifically, the file count and
the file position range. This dialog box also allows the user to import data with an
offset. This means the new position for a given file will be the stored file position plus
the file offset which is useful if a user is combining sound elements from multiple
sources. For example, a SIMPL+ module might require five sounds and another might
require 10. If both SIMPL+ modules assumed that the sound files they were looking
for started at file position 1, there would be a conflict. This way, if the SIMPL+
module supports an offset, the module can be distributed with the necessary sound
files and the user can import them to an available section of file positions.
Send New Files to CNXTA Button
If new files are selected using Choose File, the Send New Files to CNXTA button
will be available. Clicking this button will transfer all of the selected files from the PC
to the CNXTA card. When the transfer is successful, the file list will be updated to
show that the files are now stored on the card and will be shown with the card icon. If
working in Offline mode, this button is not available (grayed out).
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 Windows are called symbols.
SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows
environment.
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