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CNRACKX
The CNRACKX is a modular "card cage" offering the ultimate in flexibility and
customization. CNRACKX provides (16) expansion slots, including Crestron's
exclusive DPA (Direct Processor Access) port for LAN/Ethernet expansion of the
control network.
CNX
CNX is Crestron's next generation of control system technology, highlighted by the
newest series of Ethernet/LAN compatible control systems. CNX is about
integration and productivity, compatibility and accessibility.
CNX Control System
Any Crestron control processor in the CNX product line. Currently, these include
the CNMSX-PRO and CNMSX-AV.
CNX Ethernet Capability
Crestron's support of Ethernet communications. This support currently includes
WebControl (the network-enabled successor to Vision PC), Ethernet-enabled
Crestron devices (CEN-IO and other models), control system diagnostics via the
Ethernet, and system-to-system communication.
Configuration Manager
The area where the control system is "built" in SIMPL Windows. The control
system is selected and devices are added in the configuration manager.
Control Processor
The control processor is the heart of the Crestron control system. It is often referred
to as the "rack".
Cresnet ID
A unique identity code, ranging from 03 to FE (hex), given to all devices that
communicate using the Cresnet network protocol.
Cresnet II Workshop
Workshop was the DOS predecessor to SIMPL Windows.
Crestron e-control SDK
The Crestron e-control SDK is a separately purchased Software Development Kit
(SDK) that enables computers to behave like Crestron touchpanels. These "virtual"
touchpanels can consist of HTML pages viewed in a browser (WebControl) or may
be a stand-alone application written in a language such as Visual Basic or Visual
C++ (ActiveCNX). The SDK provides the necessary Java and ActiveX components,
the CNX Gateway software (which allows the computer to communicate with
Crestron hardware over Ethernet).
Crestron Macros
Crestron Macros are prepackaged logic programs. A Crestron macro is a set of pre-
written and debugged logic used for controlling a particular device or performing a
function.
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