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

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

Uploading and Upgrading

Direct Serial Communication
Indirect Serial
Communication
Operations Guide - DOC. 6347B
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 CLS-C6; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication
Direct Serial Communication
•
The RS-232 mini phone jack port on the CLS-C6 connects to the serial port
on the PC via the supplied serial cable.
•
Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected serial communication protocol (RS232, auto-detect baud rate, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF disabled, RTS/CTS disabled).
•
Display the CLS-C6's "System Info" window (click the
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
Indirect Serial Communication
•
The CLS-C6 (CONTROL SYSTEM port) connects to the control system
via Cresnet.
•
Establish communications between the PC and the control system as
described in the latest version of the 2-Series Reference Guide (Doc. 6256).

Programs and Firmware

•
Upload the SIMPL Windows file to the control system using SIMPL
Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
•
For Indirect Serial Communication with the CLS-C6, display the network
device tree (Tools | Network Device Tree) to show all network devices
connected to the control system. Right-click on the CLS-C6 to display
actions that can be performed on the CLS-C6:
⇒
Upgrade firmware
⇒
Change Net ID
⇒
Change serial number
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