Uploading And Upgrading; Establishing Communication - Crestron iLux CLS-C6 Series Operation Manual

Crestron CLS-C6/C6M & CLSI-C6/C6M

Uploading and Upgrading

Direct Serial
Indirect
Operations Guide – DOC. 6347E
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. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID or
creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.

Establishing Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the CLS-C6; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication: direct serial
and indirect.
NOTE: Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.
Direct Serial Communication
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox
The RS-232 (or COMPUTER) port on the CLS-C6 connects to the serial port on the
PC via a serial cable (Crestron STCP-502 or equivalent):
1. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected serial communication protocol (RS-232, auto-detect baud rate, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF disabled, RTS/CTS disabled).
2. Display the CLS-C6's "System Info" window (click the
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
Indirect Communication
Serial ,
PC Running
LAN
Crestron Toolbox
or USB
CLS-C6 connects to control system via Cresnet:
1. Establish communication between the PC and the control system as
described in the latest version of the 2-Series Control Systems Reference
Guide (Doc. 6256).
2. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
CLS-C6 using the expected communication protocol (indirect). Select the
Cresnet ID of the CLS-C6 and the address book entry of the control system
that is connected to the CLS-C6.
3. Display the CLS-C6's "System Info" window (click the
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
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Serial via
Crestron Cable
CLS/CLSI-C6/C6M
STCP - 502
or Equivalent
Control System
Cresnet
icon);
CLS/CLSI-C6/C6M
icon);