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Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the RMC3 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
* To enable modular programming architecture on the RMC3 requires the purchase of one SW-RMC3-10PROG license. The license enables support for running up to 10 simultaneous programs on a single RMC3. The license is not required if running only one program on the RMC3.
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Surface or DIN rail mountable Available rack mount and pole mount options (sold separately) 1. License required. The RMC3 supports a maximum of 500 BACnet objects when dedicated for BACnet use only. Actual capabilities are contingent upon the overall program size and complexity.
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* To enable modular programming architecture on the RMC3 requires the purchase of one SW-RMC3-10PROG license. The license enables support for running up to 10 simultaneous programs on a single RMC3. The license is not required if running only one program on the RMC3.
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24 Vdc power to each device over a simple 4-conductor cable.* * The NET (Cresnet) port on the RMC3 is a 3-pin connector that provides connectivity for Cresnet data only—the port does not provide power.
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Cresnet network for wiring faults, marginal performance, and other errors. Onboard Control Ports In addition to Ethernet, the RMC3 includes a variety of control ports for interfacing with third-party equipment. A single bidirectional COM port (RS-232/422/485) and two IR ports allow for interfacing with AV devices, small appliances, and other equipment.
PoE. Integrator Friendly Enclosure The RMC3 features the Crestron IFE form factor, a compact “Integrator Friendly Enclosure” design that fits almost anywhere and enables a variety of installation options. Its shape allows multiple RMC3s and other IFE compliant devices to be stacked together.
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TTL/RS-232 (0-5 V) up to 115.2 kBd Power Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af compatible) Class 0 (12.95 W) PoE Powered Device Default Net ID (Continued on following page) Room Media Controller: RMC3 7 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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Interface License CEN-SW-POE-5 5-Port PoE Switch CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch CNSP-XX Custom Serial Interface Cable ® ® Crestron App Crestron App for Apple (Continued on following page) 8 Room Media Controller: RMC3 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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1. To enable modular programming architecture on the RMC3 requires the purchase of one SW-RMC3-10PROG license. The license enables support for running up to 10 simultaneous programs on a single RMC3. The license is not required if running only one program on the RMC3.
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Crestron RMC3 3-Series Room Media Controller RMC3 Overall Dimensions (Top) 2.86 in (73 mm) RMC3 Connectors, Controls, and Indicators (Front) RMC3 Connectors, Controls, and Indicators (Rear) 12 13 Room Media Controller: RMC3 11 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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Green LED indicates 100BASE-TX link status; Pin 8 Pin 1 Amber LED indicates Ethernet activity SIGNAL SIGNAL TX + TX - RX - RX + (Continued on following page) 12 Room Media Controller: RMC3 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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GND); Input voltage range: 0-24 Vdc; Logic threshold: >2.0 Vdc 0/low, <1.1 Vdc 1/high Input impedance: 2.2 kΩ pulled up to 5 V (Continued on following page) Room Media Controller: RMC3 13 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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2. The pinout table indicates signal connections. Power (dc) applied by Ethernet power sourcing equipment (PSE) can connect to signal pins or N/C pins. 3. The NET (Cresnet) port on the RMC3 is a 3-pin connector that provides connectivity for Cresnet data only—the port does not provide power. The Cresnet power conductor does not terminate to the RMC3.
NOTE: The latest software can be downloaded at www.crestron.com/software. Net ID The Net ID of the RMC3 has been factory set to 02. The Net ID is defined as the “Master” control system on the Cresnet network and cannot be changed.
3-Series Room Media Controller Crestron RMC3 Installation The RMC3 can be mounted onto a flat surface or standard DIN rail using the included mounting bracket. The RMC3 is shipped with the mounting bracket attached. For surface mounting instructions, refer to “Surface Mounting”...
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Crestron RMC3 3-Series Room Media Controller Surface Mounting Mounting Bracket Left Flange Right Flange Screws, Phillips Pan Head (2) #6-32 x 3/8” Room Media Controller: RMC3 17 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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DIN Rail The RMC3 can be mounted onto a DIN rail. Mounting To mount the RMC3 onto a DIN rail, perform the following steps (refer to the illustration below): 1. Detach the RMC3 from the mounting bracket by pulling the left and right flanges of the bracket outward to release the tabs that hold the RMC3 in place.
Crestron RMC3 3-Series Room Media Controller Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustrations that follow. Hardware Connections for the RMC3 (Front) USB-OTG LAN PoE: NET: To/From To/From Network 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 802.3af PoE Device Powered Device Hardware Connections for the RMC3 (Rear)
Additional Configuration The RMC3 can be configured from a web browser. For details, refer to “Online Configuration” on page 24. 20 Room Media Controller: RMC3 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
USB Communication RMC3 PC Running Crestron Toolbox The USB-OTG port on the RMC3 connects to the USB port on the PC via the included Type A to Mini-B USB cable: 1. Click Tools | System Info. 2. Click the icon.
Crestron Studio™ help file, SIMPL Windows help file, or the Crestron Toolbox help file. Crestron If a Crestron Studio (or SIMPL Windows) program is provided, it can be Studio / uploaded to the control system using Crestron Studio (or SIMPL SIMPL Windows) or Crestron Toolbox.
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Crestron RMC3 3-Series Room Media Controller Firmware Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users must register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.) Upgrade RMC3 firmware via Crestron Toolbox. 1. Establish communication with the RMC3 and display the “System Info”...
3-Series Room Media Controller Crestron RMC3 Configure for Operations Before setting up the RMC3, the time and time zone need to be set. The RMC3 can also be further configured using a web browser. Set Date and Time 1. Establish communication with the RMC3 as described in “Establishing Communication”...
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Crestron RMC3 3-Series Room Media Controller Splash Screen 2. Click Setup to display the “RMC3 Setup” menu. “RMC3 Setup” Menu Room Media Controller: RMC3 25 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
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3-Series Room Media Controller Crestron RMC3 The “RMC3 Setup” menu displays the IP address, hostname, and MAC address of the device. It also allows access to various setup and programming screens. The “RMC3 Setup” menu contains buttons for Ethernet Setup, Application Setup, Input/Output Control, Diagnostics, and About as shown in the illustration on the previous page.
Crestron RMC3 3-Series Room Media Controller Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. RMC3 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE CAUSE(S) ACTION Device does not...
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Verify that proper IR or IR/serial port serial port is defined. is used. Serial cable Verify that serial cable is is not wired wired correctly for RS-232, correctly. 422, 485. 28 Room Media Controller: RMC3 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7558B...
For example, a Cresnet run using 18 AWG Crestron Certified Wire and drawing 20 watts should not have a length of run more than 333 feet (101 meters). If Cresnet HP is used for the same run, its length could extend to 1250 feet (381 meters).
Cresnet devices on a network exceeds 20 or when the combined total length of Cresnet cable exceeds 3000 feet (914 meters). Reference Documents All documents mentioned in this guide are available from the Crestron website. List of Related Reference Documents...
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