Uploading And Upgrading; Establishing Communication; Programs, Projects, And Firmware - Crestron ST-1700CIR Operation Manual

Crestron ST-1700CIR

Uploading and Upgrading

Operations Guide – DOC. 6469
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish
communication.

Establishing Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the ST-1700CIR; refer to the
Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There is a single method of communication,
indirect serial communication.
Indirect Serial Communication
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The ST-1700CIR connects to the control system via Cresnet.
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Establish communications between the PC and the control system as
described in the latest version of the 2-Series Control Systems Reference
Guide (Doc. 6256).

Programs, Projects, and Firmware

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Display the network device tree (Tools | Network Device Tree); to show
all network devices connected to the control system. Right-click on the
ST-1700CIR to display actions that can be performed on the ST-1700CIR:
⇒
Upgrade firmware
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Change Net ID
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Upload the SIMPL Windows file to the control system using SIMPL
Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
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Upload the VisionTools Pro-e file to the touchpanel using VisionTools
Pro-e or the Crestron Toolbox.
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Upgrade ST-1700CIR firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
⇒
Establish serial or TCP/IP communications with the ST-1700CIR.
⇒
Select Functions | Firmware... to upgrade the ST-1700CIR
firmware.
For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file,
VisionTools Pro-e help file, or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
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