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  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Crestron CEN-TVAV Contents Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller: CEN-TVAV Description Functional Description Physical Description Leading Specifications Setup Cresnet Modular Cabling Cable Configuration for Programming Programming Cable Fabrication Specifications Special Considerations for Using the RS-232 Port for Uploading Programs Cable Configuration for Normal Operation...

  • Page 5: Ethernet Enabled Programmable Tv/Av Controller: Cen-Tvav

    Crestron remote control system (herein referred to as the Cresnet system) peripheral or as a “smart” peripheral. As a standard Cresnet system peripheral, the CEN-TVAV can be added as a Cresnet network device to a host CEN-TVAV, CNMSXAV/PRO, or CNRACKX/-DP with all logic, infrared (IR) drivers, and serial strings stored in the control system programming logic.

  • Page 6: Physical Description

    Modes. For example, the Versiports can be programmed to control other equipment from the program in the CEN-TVAV and the IR Port can be generated via the host control system (no IR driver loaded in the CEN-TVAV). It is not recommended to communicate to a port of the CEN-TVAV (such as the IR Port) through a program in the CEN-TVAV itself and via a host control system.
  • Page 7 Crestron CEN-TVAV CEN-TVAV Physical Views CEN-TVAV Ports Each CEN-TVAV rear panel port has a silk-screened label. For the descriptions of the ports, refer to the two diagrams below and the paragraphs on the next two pages. CEN-TVAV Rear Panel CENI-TVAV (International Version) Rear Panel ETHERNET Operations Guide - DOC.
  • Page 8 NOTE: This port should NOT be connected to the UPLINK port of an Ethernet hub. Ethernet Port Pinouts CRESNET This 6-pin, 6-position RJ11 modular jack is used to connect the CEN-TVAV to a control system so it may be accessed as a Cresnet peripheral. Refer to the table below for the pinouts.
  • Page 9 OFF. If the CEN-TVAV (or control system) detects that the device is ON, the program can be coded to not allow the CEN-TVAV to attempt to turn it ON, which would inadvertently turn it OFF. This is true if the IR driver does not have discrete ON and OFF functions, but only a POWER function.
  • Page 10 Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller CEN-TVAV Indicators There are 15 LED indicators located on the front panel of the CEN-TVAV. For the descriptions of the front panel indicators, refer to the diagram below and the following paragraphs. CEN-TVAV Front Panel This LED (green) is illuminated while the CEN-TVAV power-in cord is plugged into an energized VAC outlet.

  • Page 11: Leading Specifications

    Downloads page (OPSYS Library) of Crestron’s website. Maximum number of SIMPL Windows signals that CEN-TVAV can process. The CEN-TVAV has a simulated clock and simulated NVRAM. If power is lost, the clock and symbols utilizing simulated NVRAM do not maintain previous settings.

  • Page 12: Setup

    If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the load factor of that unit is the load factor of the entire run. The length of the run in feet and the load factor of the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the right side of the equation.

  • Page 13: Programming Cable Fabrication Specifications

    Programming Cable Fabrication Specifications In the event that modular cables or RJ11 to DB9F adapter is not available to program the CEN-TVAV at the RS-232 port, the table and diagram on the next page are provided so that the cable can be fabricated.

  • Page 14: Special Considerations For Using The Rs-232 Port For Uploading Programs

    Special Considerations for Using the RS-232 Port for Uploading Programs The CEN-TVAV has a single RS-232 port that is used for uploading programs and communicating with RS-232 equipment for control purposes. Since the port is shared, the operation of the console port is slightly different from standard CNX systems that have a dedicated RS-232 console ports.

  • Page 15: Cable Configuration For Normal Operation

    Cable Configuration for Normal Operation When operating the CEN-TVAV under normal conditions, refer to the figure on the next page for a typical connection diagram. WARNING: When the POWER IN cord is plugged into an energized outlet, POWER OUT becomes energized.

  • Page 16: Loading Crestron Control Software

    NOTE: An optional handheld IR transmitter must have an unobstructed line-of- sight to the IR receiver of the CEN-TVAV. Make sure nothing is between the transmitter and the CEN-TVAV that would prevent maximum signal reception.

  • Page 17: Initial Setup

    Copy the entire contents of the disk(s) including the directory structure. From an EXE file: If a job is downloaded from the Crestron website or is received via email, all files may have been compressed into a single, self-extracting archive.

  • Page 18: File Types

    CEN-TVAV operating system with which the program was tested. 14 • Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller: CEN-TVAV From a ZIP file: If the downloaded job is from Crestron’s website or e-mail, all files may have been compressed into an archive file with a ZIP extension.
  • Page 19 Userdb Subdirectory - The file (described in the table below) in this subdirectory is a user database IR driver that is needed to interface with certain IR-controlled devices. This driver differs from Crestron database IR drivers in that the former are included as part of a Crestron Database release.
  • Page 20 Usrmacro Subdirectory - The files (described in the table below) in this subdirectory are user macros, or special sub-programs that are integral parts of the main program. These differ from Crestron macros in that the former are supplied as part of the development software.

  • Page 21: Obtaining Communications

    Crestron CEN-TVAV Obtaining Communications To upload program files to the CEN-TVAV, it is necessary to first obtain communication with the device. Communication with the CEN-TVAV can be established via the local RS-232 port or TCP/IP. RS-232 communications is required to set IP address initially. Then TCP/IP communication is available.
  • Page 22 Settings dialog box. 7. Select the appropriate connection type. (If using the RS-232 port of the CEN-TVAV for the connection to the PC, refer to “Special Considerations for Using the RS-232 Port for Uploading Programs” on page 9 for further information.) Verify that an available COM port (COM 1 is shown below) is selected.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Communications

    TCP/IP. Complete the following steps to establish communication with the CEN-TVAV. Viewport Connect TCP/IP Function Troubleshooting Communications If communications with the CEN-TVAV has not been established, follow the steps in this section to help remedy the problem. Operations Guide - DOC. 5720A Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller 8.

  • Page 24: Loading The System Program

    Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller Loading the System Program To load the system program into the CEN-TVAV, use the Crestron Viewport or the Transfer Program option in SIMPL Windows. For consistency, the following procedure uses the Viewport. To upload a BIN file into the CEN-TVAV, complete the following steps in the order provided.

  • Page 25: Loading Touchpanels

    In some cases, where two or more panels are to be identical in usage, a single HEX file may be used. To load a touchpanel project into the panel, use the Crestron Viewport or the Upload Project function in VisionTools Pro-e. For consistency, the steps that follow this paragraph use the Viewport.
  • Page 26 Accessing the Update Control System Dialog Box Update Control System Dialog Box 22 • Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller: CEN-TVAV 3. The Update Control System dialog box, shown below, offers the option to enter the path name of a new update file. If the path name is not known, use the Browse button to navigate to a list of available update files.
  • Page 27 Crestron CEN-TVAV NOTE: After a file is selected, the “Update Control System” dialog box, as shown below, will query the CEN-TVAV to determine what versions of the Operating system, Monitor ROM, and TCP/IP Stack are currently running. Example Update Control System Dialog Box Continue with transfer? Selection Box Operations Guide - DOC.

  • Page 28: Ethernet Setup

    “Cable Configuration for Programming” on page 8 for cabling instructions. Thereafter, communications may be achieved by using the Crestron Viewport to directly connect to the IP address assigned to the CEN-TVAV. It is assumed that the user has communications with the CEN-TVAV and the appropriate update file has been loaded.
  • Page 29 NOTE: To TURN OFF the TCP/IP stack, an IP address of 0.0.0.0 can be entered, no IP Mask or Default Router would be required. If the CEN-TVAV is being placed on a corporate LAN or a LAN with other equipment besides Crestron equipment, the IP Address, IP Mask, and Default Router (also known as Gateway) will be provided from an MIS Department or other network administrator.

  • Page 30: Ip Table Setup

    IP table that exists inside the CEN-TVAV. NOTE: The CEN-TVAV has a limit of non-zero entries that may be entered into the IP table. Although those entries may be placed anywhere in the table (position 03 to FE), attempting to place more than seven (7) non-zero entries in the table will result in an error message.
  • Page 31 Table from Control System button. This will extract the IP table from the CEN-TVAV and list it in the dialog box. Modify or delete existing entries or add new ones. When all the necessary changes have been made, save the new table to disk and/or load it back into the unit.

  • Page 32: Communicating Via Ethernet

    NOTE: Before performing this procedure, refer to the “Cable Configuration for Normal Operation” section of this operations guide for cabling instructions. The Crestron Viewport may be used to communicate with the CEN-TVAV via Ethernet. To connect the Viewport to the unit, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 33: Programming With Simpl ™ Windows ® Or Simpl

    In the example shown below, X is 135 and Y is 246.), the unit should reply and there should be no packet loss. NOTE: Verify that the IP Settings of the CEN-TVAV are correct, and that the PC used to ping the unit can ping other devices that are on the CEN-TVAV's subnet.

  • Page 34: Programming Modes

    (i.e. such as putting names into an SMEM when using the QUE symbol). NOTE: The CEN-TVAV also does not have a hardware clock. The clock must be reset at startup.
  • Page 35 Crestron CEN-TVAV System View of the Local Processing Mode CEN-TVAV in SIMPL Windows’ Configuration Manager Remote Processing Mode In the Remote Processing Mode, the CEN-TVAV does not contain a program. The slots and Cresnet devices are accessed solely from the host control system that generates all the proper network packets to control the hardware.

  • Page 36: Programming Descriptions

    Mixed Mode SIMPL Windows contains InterSystem Communication (ISC) devices that reside in a slot of the CEN-TVAV. When the CEN-TVAV is operating in purely a Local Processing Mode using CEN-ISC(L) or purely a Remote Processing Mode using CEN-ISC(R), the ISC's are not used and may be commented out. The advantage of ISC's is best utilized in the CEN-TVAV Mixed Mode.
  • Page 37 Cresnet (containing the destination Cresnet ID, Slot 5, and Port 1). The receiving CEN-TVAV would decode it, and send it to Slot 5, ISC 1, Signal 1, which would activate the signal TVAV-VCR-PLAY which would in turn put the VCR into Play.
  • Page 38 Shown below, a CNMSX-PRO is wired to a remote processing CN-TVAV through its Cresnet and is communicating with two CEN-TVAV units over Ethernet cabling. The CEN-TVAV #1 has two Cresnet devices wired to it, a VT-3500 touchpanel and a CNSC-1 slide controller, and CEN-TVAV #2 has no Cresnet peripherals. The CNMSX-PRO also communicates with a CEN-IO via Ethernet.

  • Page 39: Example Programs

    Crestron CEN-TVAV Example System Configuration (2 of 2) Example Programs Example programs for the CEN-TVAV are available from the Downloads page (EXAMPLES Library) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). Search for CEN-TVAV.ZIP that contains two example programs, associated files and a README.TXT file that describes the programs. New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site.

  • Page 40: Internal Fuse Replacement

    Internal Fuse Replacement The circuitry of the CEN-TVAV is electrically protected by an internal fuse. If the fuse blows (opens), no power is provided to the circuitry (the POWER OUT receptacle remains energized). To replace the fuse, perform this procedure. The only tools required are a grounding strap (or grounded work station) and a #1 Phillips tip screwdriver.
  • Page 41 Remove Cover Screws Remove Fuse NOTE: If a resistance checker is available, verify that fuse is open/maximum resistance. If fuse is good/no resistance, contact Crestron customer service. If fuse is verified open, continue to the next step. Operations Guide - DOC. 5720A Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller 2.

  • Page 42: Further Inquiries

    Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller Install Fuse NOTE: The inner-most screw holes of the cover and CEN-TVAV are machined for unit rack mounting and do not accommodate the cover screws. Do not install the cover screws into the inner-most screw holes.

  • Page 43: Software License Agreement

    This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by an authorized officer of Crestron. Updates may be licensed to You by Crestron with additional or different terms. This is the entire agreement between Crestron and You relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, communications or advertising relating to the Software.
  • Page 44 “applets” incorporated into the Software), the accompanying media and printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Crestron or its suppliers. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

  • Page 45: Return And Warranty Policies

    CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures.

  • Page 46: Glossary Of Terms

    The port number is assumed to be 41795, which is the port number that CTP uses for communications. CNX Control System A CNX control system is any Crestron control processor in the CNX product line. Currently, these include the integrated control systems CNMSX-PRO and the CNMSX-AV and modular control system CNRACKX/-DP.
  • Page 47 The MAC address is assigned by Crestron at the factory and is never changed. MASTER LIST Master list is a list of Crestron Internet Protocol (CIP) enabled devices that will be informed of any changes in the state of the controlled device. The device accepts commands from the addresses of these masters.
  • Page 48 Ethernet Enabled Programmable TV/AV Controller Crestron CEN-TVAV The TCP part is all about ensuring that data is transmitted correctly between two computers. If any errors occur these are detected and the data is retransmitted. The data transmitted is split up into small portions called data packets. The IP part of TCP/IP is how these data packets are moved from one point to another.
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  • Page 52 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 5720A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 01.01 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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