User manual CRESTRON MC2W

[. . . ] Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Operations Guide This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2003 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Contents 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF: MC2W 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] You can obtain . cuz updates (when available) from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www. crestron. com). To download an update, click the . cuz file, choose the Save to Disk option, and then specify the directory where the update is stored. NOTE: In some cases Microsoft's Internet Explorer may append a . zip extension to a downloaded . cuz file. For example, a file called "C2-1008. cuz" may appear as "C21008. cuz. zip. " If this happens, rename the file, removing the . zip extension. Operations Guide - DOC. 6143 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF: MC2W · 19 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Crestron MC2W NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site). The Viewport console should display the new . cuz version number. Advanced Console Commands The SIMPL Windows online help file provides a full listing of console commands that are valid for 2-Series control systems. You can access the MC2W console via a serial connection (RS-232) with a PC. It is also possible to issue console commands through logic, by adding a Console symbol to the SIMPL Windows program. The Console symbol is only visible in the Symbol Library when "Special" is selected as the Symbol Set. In the Symbol Set area of the General tab, select Special as shown below. "SIMPL Windows Preferences" Window Console commands are provided for advanced programmers. However, most functions and commands can be selected from the various Viewport menus. NOTE: For more information on console commands, refer to the 2-Series Console Command Reference Guide (Doc. The latest version can be obtained from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www. crestron. com). Switching Between Master and Slave Mode The MC2W can be used as a stand-alone master control system running control logic to support any of Crestron's network devices. The MC2W is also capable of running in slave mode so that it can be used with an existing 2-Series control system in a similar fashion to a standard Crestron Isys® touchpanel. Refer to the following to set the MC2W to master or slave mode operation. 20 · 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF: MC2W Operations Guide - DOC. 6143 Crestron MC2W 2-Series Professional Media Controller with RF Master Mode: From Viewport console, type: CNETID 02 (02 is always the master). Slave Mode: From Viewport console, type CNETID XX (where "XX" is any valid Cresnet ID, e. g. In slave mode, the MC2W operates as a Cresnet device as part of a 2-series control system. For example, the MC2W can be part of a control system that includes IR, serial, Cresnet and RF devices, with touchpanels that operate the MC2W through the master 2-Series control system. NOTE: When in slave mode, a control system cannot address any device on the operating network (only the controlled devices connected to the slave's local ports). NOTE: When operating in slave mode, any program that is loaded in the MC2W will not run. NOTE: When operating in slave mode, the MC2W will be controlled by the master control system only. [. . . ] To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a CRESTRON Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Authorized returns must be shipped freight prepaid to CRESTRON, Cresskill, N. J. , or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. [. . . ]