Crestron CNIRHT-15 User manual

CRESTRON CNRFHT-15/30 & CNIRHT-15/30 Hand-Held Wireless Transmitters
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
DESCRIPTION................................................................ 1
Functional Description........................................... 1
CNRFHT-15/30............................................ 1
CNIRHT-15/30............................................. 1
Sleep Mode ................................................ 1
Physical Description.............................................. 2
Configuration Differences..................................... 3
LEADING SPECIFICATIONS ........................................... 3
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS...................................... 3
Controls............................................................... 3
Indicators.............................................................. 3
INSTALLATION/SETUP.................................................. 4
Identity Code ........................................................ 4
RF Receiver/Transmitter Tuning............................. 6
RF Receiver................................................. 6
RF Transmitter............................................. 6
PROGRAMMING ........................................................... 7
TESTING/TROUBLESHOOTING..................................... 10
SYNTAX ........................................................................ 11
APPENDIX..................................................................... 11

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CHANNEL MUTE
VOLUME
POWER
Figure 1. CRESTRON Hand-held Wireless Transmitters
CRESTRON
CNIRHT
CNRFHT
Transmit
LED
Tuning
Capacitor 2.7 in
6.9 cm
0.8 in
2.1 cm
6.5 in
16.5 cm
CHANNEL MUTE
VOLUME
POWER
DESCRIPTION:
Functional Description
CNRFHT-15/30:
The CNRFHT, illustrated in figure 1, is a hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitter. The unit is designed to operate
with the CRESNET II remote control system (herein referred to as the CRESNET II system) via a RF wireless
receiver, CNRFGW Wireless Gateway. The CNRFHT is available with 15 or 30 button controls. Depression of any
button on the CNRFHT customized 15- or 30-button panel initiates a RF signal transmission to the CNRFGW.
CNIRHT-15/30:
The CNIRHT, illustrated in figure 1, is a hand-held infrared (IR) transmitter. The unit is designed to operate with the
CRESNET II system via an IR wireless receiver, CNIRGW Wireless Gateway. The CNIRHT is available with 15 or
30 button controls. Depression of any button on the CNIRHT customized 15- or 30-button panel initiates an IR
signal transmission to the CNIRGW.
Sleep Mode:
CNRFHTandCNIRHThave a power-saving mode, known as sleep mode,toextendbatterylife. If the unit remains
inactive(nobuttonsaredepressed)forapproximatelysixhours,the unit enters a default setting, sleep mode.
Actualinactivitydurationtoinitiatesleep mode may vary. To reactivate the unit from sleep mode, depressandhold

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a button on the unit until it begins transmitting. Transmission is indicated by the illumination of a red LED located
abovethebutton panel cover.
Physical Description
NOTE CRESTRON does not recommend designing large button caps for single functions. Depressing
the center of a large button cap can cause the unit to transmit incorrectly which may result in
the control system misinterpreting the user's intent. Therefore, design large button caps for
dual functions, such as a volume up/volume down rocker-type button.
CNRFHT and CNIRHT electronic hardware is housed in a slim, high-impact molded ABS black plastic enclosure
(refer to figure 2). A 30-button array on the printed circuit board is covered by a customized button panel. All
buttonpanelsinclude custom engraving, colored buttoncaps,choiceof button configurations, andpanelfinishes.
Smallandlargebuttoncapsareavailable.Asmallbutton cap covers one button. A large button cap covers two
buttons. Refer to the latest version of the CRESNET II Engraving Worksheet for CNRFHT and CNIRHT (Doc. 5344)
todesignaunique button panel. Omission ofunusedbuttonsisstandard. A red LED is locatedabovethebutton
panelcover.
Figure 2. Physical Views of CNRFHT and CNIRHT
Front View
(Customized button panel removed
to reveal 30 button array.)
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Rear View Battery Cover
Asidefromthediversityinbuttonpanelconfiguration,theonly external difference between CNRFHT and CNIRHT is
thetypeofplasticmaterialatthepointingendof each unit. CNRFHT has a black plastic cover with a tuning hole
(refer to figure 1) and CNIRHT has a ruby-colored IR signal filter.

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A nine-volt battery is included with all units. Access to the battery is permitted after the battery cover, located on
theundersideof the unit,isremoved.
Configuration Differences
TheCNRFHTandCNIRHTeachhave two different configurations which are depicted in table 1.
Table 1. CNRFHT and CNIRHT Configurations
CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
CNRFHT-15 & CNIRHT-15 15buttonson a customizedpanel
CNRFHT-30 & CNIRHT-30 30buttonson a customizedpanel
LEADING SPECIFICATIONS:
Table2providesa summary of leading specifications for the CNRFHTandCNIRHT.Dimensionsand weight are
approximationsroundedtothenearesttenth unit.
Table 2. Leading Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Battery 9V DC
Dimensions&Weight Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
Width: 2.7 in (6.9 cm)
Depth: 0.8 in (2.1 cm)
Weight: 0.3 lb (0.2 kg)
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS:
Controls
Button controls are custom designed. CNRFHT and CNIRHT are available with 15 to 30 functional buttons.
Functiondefinitionisdeterminedbyapplication of the unit within the CRESNET II system. The customized button
controlscorrespondtosignalnamesthat are defined in the SIMPL program.
Atuningholeis located on the pointing end of theCNRFHT. Thiscontrolmechanismpermits the user to adjust the
frequency. RefertoInstallation/Setupfor tuning techniques.
Indicators
Thereisonlyone indicator located on the CNRFHT and CNIRHT. Theindicatorisared LED and resides on the faceof
theunitabovethebuttonpanel cover. The LED indicates IR/RF transmission and illuminates when a buttonis
depressed.

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INSTALLATION/SETUP:
Identity Code
Every hand-held wireless transmitter communicating with either the CNRFGW or CNIRGW requires a unique
identity code (ID CODE). For RF devices the ID CODE is referred to as RF ID. For IR devices the ID CODE is referred
toasIRID.Thereare256possibletwo-digithexadecimal alphanumeric codes ranging from 00 to FF. To maintain
code diversity within the CRESNET II system, use codes between 10 and FE for the transmitters.
NOTES
1. The ID CODE on the CNRFHT and CNIRHT is factory set to 20.
2. Do not use 00 or FF as an RF/IR ID.
3. Do not confuse RF/IR ID with network (NET) ID.
TosetanID CODE complete the followingsteps.
1. Position the unit button-side down so the battery compartment is accessible.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove four screws from the unit (two screws are located within the battery compartment).
4. Gently lift the rear cover off the unit.
5. Refer to figure 3 and locate an eight-position SIP switch on the printed circuit board. Switches labeled 1
through 4 represent the least-significant digit or letter of the ID CODE. Switches labeled 5 through 8
represent the most-significant digit or letter of the ID CODE.
Enlarged
8- Position
SIP Switch
(set to 20)
6
5
478
32
1SV8
2F
6
5
478
32
1SV8
2F
Rear Cover and
Battery Cover
Removed.
Figure 3. SIP Switch Location

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6. Refer to table 3 and translate the ID CODE two-digit hexadecimal number or letter into an eight-digit SIP
switchcode.
NOTES
1. The ID CODE of the unit is factory set to 20. This hexadecimal setting corresponds to an
eight-digit SIP switch code of 00000100, with respect to SIP switches 1 through 8.
2. A "1" in the table indicates that the switch should be set in the direction of the arrow
head located on the SIP switch. A "0" in the table above indicates that the switch should be
set in the opposite direction of the arrow head.
Table 3. CNRFHT and CNIRHT SIP Switch Settings
Hexadecimal
NUMBER OR
LETTER
Most-Significant
SIP Switch Digit
8765
Least-Significant
SIP Switch Digit
4321
0 00000000
1 00010001
2 00100010
3 00110011
4 01000100
5 01010101
6 01100110
7 01110111
8 10001000
9 10011001
A 10101010
B 10111011
C 11001100
D 11011101
E 11101110
F 11111111
7. Use a small screwdriver or a small pair of pliers and adjust the switch, appropriately.
8. Ensure all screw standoffs are properly situated and place the rear cover onto the unit.
9. Secure the rear cover by tightening the four screws.
10. Securethebatterycoveroverthebatterycompartment.

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RF Receiver/Transmitter Tuning
NOTE The following installation instructions are for the CNRFHT only.
TheCNRFHTandCNRFGW are factory tuned andnormallydonotrequire tuning. However, in somecasesitmaybe
necessary to tune the CNRFHT transmitter for the CNRFGW to receive signals properly. Complete the following
steps to tune the transmitter and receiver.
RF Receiver
1. Verify CNRFGW power ison. ThegreenLEDmarkedNETPWRonthereceiverilluminates when power is on.
2. Position the CNRFGW on its side so that the silk-screened face is visible.
3. To optimize reception extend the CNRFGW antenna vertically to a height of nine to 10 inches.
CAUTION
Do not force the tuning adjustment on the receiver. Over exerting the tuning adjustment may
damage the unit.
4. Use a nylon (non-conductive) tuning tool and gentlyturnthetuningadjustment on the face of the CNRFGW
clockwise, until it comes to a stop.
5. Hold the tuning tool firmly; gently turn the tuning adjustment counterclockwise, two complete turns. This sets
the receiver frequency to 300 MHz, which is the factory standard setting. Frequencies ranging between 270
and330MHzcan be used by turning the tuning adjustmenttodifferentpositions.
RF Transmitter
CAUTION
Do not force the tuning adjustment on the transmitter. Over exerting the tuning adjustment
may damage the unit.
1. Place the tuning tool into the tuning hole located at thepointingendoftheCNRFHT; gently turn the tuning
adjustmentclockwiseuntilitcomestoastop.
2. With CNRFHT in hand, stand approximately six feet from the CNRFGW.
3. Insert the tuning tool into the CNRFHT; gently turn the tuning adjustment counterclockwise, approximately
two full turns.
4. Aim the CNRFHT at the CNRFGW antenna; depress any button on the transmitter.
5. While aiming and depressing any button, gently turn the tuning tool in either direction, until the red LED marked
SIGNAL on the CNRFGW illuminates.

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6. Once the frequency is located, it may be necessary to fine tune the device by slowly turning the tuning toolin
either direction, until the red LED marked SIGNAL is brightly illuminating. The LED must be at its brightest
settingtoconfirmthe unit is tuned tothehighestlobeof the frequency range.
7. Move to a different location within the room; depress any button on the transmitter to verify proper frequency
setting.
NOTE The red LED on the CNRFGW will not illuminate when it is approximately 10 to 15 feet from the
CNRFHT. The system is still functioning, but the threshold to illuminate the signal is too low.
However, the red LED on the CNRFHT illuminates when a button is depressed, indicating the
remote is transmitting.
8. If "dead" spots are found within the room, insert the tuning tool into the CNRFHT and carefully make further
adjustmentsineitherdirectiontofine tune the system.
PROGRAMMING:
A30-buttonarrayislocatedbeneath the custom button panel of each CNRFHT and CNIRHT. Refer tofigure4foran
illustrativelayoutoftransmitter button numbers beneath asamplebuttonpanel.The numbering for each buttonis
constant.Foreach button input, asignalname must be definedintheSIMPL program. Unusedbuttonsneednot be
assigned signal names. An example following figure 4 illustrates button definition in the CRESNET II Workshop.
Access the following tables from the "Define Network" section of the SIMPL-I Menu. An example of SIMPL-C
programmingforthe same custombuttonpanel design is showninthe Appendix.
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POWER VOLUME
CHANNEL MUTE
3029
28
272625
21 22 23 24
20191817
13 14 15 16
1211109
5678
4321
Figure 4. Button Number Layout
Customized button panel removed.
Each button is illustrated with its corresponding number.

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System PF: 4.5 Net PF: 3.0
NetID NetDevice Description P.F.
03: CNRFGW CNRFGW/CNIRGW Receiver 3.0
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:
09:
0A:
0B:
0C:
TAB to select entries PgUp/PgDnto findID
F2-Detail F3-Display Signals
ESCto DefEquip Define Network F1=Help
Net ID: 03
CNRFGW
CNRFGW/CNIRGW Receiver
RFID Transmitter Description
12 CNRFHT 16/32/56 - button hand-held panel
14 CNIRHT 16/32/56 - button hand-held panel
F2-Detail TAB - Select Transmitter toEnter ID
ESCtoDefine Rack Module Detail F1=Help

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CNRFGW Net ID: 03
RFID 12 CNRFHT
CNRFHT-15/30 DEFINITION
BUTTON SIGNAL NAMES
1: POWER
2:
3:
4: VOL_UP
5:
6:
7:
8: VOL_DOWN
9: CHANNEL_UP
10: CHANNEL_DOWN
11:
12: MUTE
F2-Detail F3-Display Signals F4-Auto-Increment
ESCtoDefineNet Panel Detail F1=Help
CNRFGW Net ID: 03
RFID 14 CNIRHT
CNIRHT-15/30 DEFINITION
BUTTON SIGNAL NAMES
1: POWER
2:
3:
4: VOL_UP
5:
6:
7:
8: VOL_DOWN
9: CHANNEL_UP
10: CHANNEL_DOWN
11:
12: MUTE
F2-Detail F3-Display Signals F4-Auto-Increment
ESCtoDefineNet Panel Detail F1=Help

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TEST/TROUBLESHOOTING:
Table 4 provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a
CRESTRON technical support representative.
Table 4. Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
LEDonunit does not
illuminate. No battery in unit or battery is dead. Install new battery.
Unitisinsleepmode. Depressand hold any button until unit
transmits.
Intermittentresponseduring
transmission. Refertocauseswhen LED does not illuminate. Refer to corrective actionwhenLEDdoesnot illuminate.
CNRFHTisnottunedtoCNRFGW. RefertoInstallation/Setupfortuning
instructions.
Receiverantennanot extendedtooptimumlength. Extend receiver antenna to nine or 10 inches.
Receiverisblockedor moved. For IR unit, verify direct line-of-sight. For RF
unit, verify that heavy metal is not in vicinity
oftransmission.
CNRFGW is in contact with metal. Verify that heavy metal is not in vicinity of
transmission.
NoresponsefromCRESNET II
system. Refertocauses when LED does notilluminateand intermittent response during transmission occurs. RefertocorrectiveactionwhenLED does not illuminateandintermittentresponseduring
transmission occurs.
NET ID of receiver is incorrectly set. Enter Performance Viewport inthe CRESNET
Workshop. Depress the F4 key to poll the
network. Verify that the NET ID for the
receiver is properly set to match the SIMPL
program.
NOTE:
AfterchangingtheCNRFGWidentitycode,
disconnectandreconnectthe network
connector.
RF ID or IR ID is incorrectly set. Verify that the RF ID or IR ID for the
transmitter is properly set to match the
SIMPLprogram.
Program does not matchhardware. Verify correct program is loaded in system via
PerformanceViewportWorkshop.
Receiver is unplugged (nopower). Verify power to the receiver.
Two or more receiversare too close together. Verify that multiple receivers are properly
spaced(>50 feet)fromeachother.
Wrong transmitter in use. If multiple transmitters are accessible, verify
properunitisused.

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SYNTAX:
Thefollowingsyntaxcodesareprovidedforcompatibilitypurposesonly.
NOTE The CNRFHT and CNIRHT units are defined as CNRFT in SIMPL-C.
NET.ID < 03 to FE > : CNRFGW \ Codes received by a CNRFGW
TRANSMITTER < RF IDCODE > : CNRFT
i1 = <signal name> \ Independent button.
i2 = <signal name>
i3 = <signal name>
" " " "
APPENDIX:
ThefollowingisasampleofSIMPL-Cprogrammingforthe CNRFHT and CNIRHT illustrated in figures 1 and 4.
NET.ID 10: CNRFGW \ CNRFGW is at NET ID CODE 10.
TRANSMITTER 20: CNRFT \ CNRFHT-30 is at ID CODE 20.
i1 = POWER \ Small button
i4 = VOL_UP \ Rocker with two functions is treated
i8 = VOL_DOWN \ as two pushbuttons.
i9 = CHANNEL_UP \ Long horizontal keys are treated like
i10 = CHANNEL_DOWN \ large vertical keys.
i12 = MUTE \ Small button.