Uploading And Upgrading; Establishing Communications - Crestron CLW-DIM1 Operation Manual

infiNET™ Dimmers

Uploading and Upgrading

28 • infiNET Dimmers: Crestron CLW-DIM1/4RF, -DIMS1/4RF, -SLVD1RF
Crestron CLW-DIM1/4RF, -DIMS1/4RF, -SLVD1RF
NOTE: Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each
device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released
features. Please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/updates) for
the latest versions of software and firmware. New users are required to register to
obtain access to this site.
Assuming a PC is properly connected to the entire system, Crestron programming
software allows the programmer to upload programs, projects and firmware to the
system and touchpanels after their development. However, there are times when the
files for the program and projects are compiled and not uploaded. Instead, compiled
files may be distributed from programmers to installers, from Crestron to dealers,
etc. Even firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as new features
are developed after product releases. In those instances, one has the option to upload
via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox.
The following sections define how one would upload a SIMPL Windows program to
the control system and upgrade the firmware of CLW-DIM1RF/-DIMS1RF/
-DIM4RF/-DIMS4RF. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is
necessary to establish communications between the PC and the dimmer.

Establishing Communications

The procedure in this section provides details for RS-232 communication between a
PC and a dimmer via the control system and C2N-MNETGW. This method can be
used to communicate with the control system directly, with a C2N-MNETGW via
the control system's Cresnet connection, and a dimmer via the C2N-MNETGW
connected to the control system. If TCP/IP communication is preferred, consult the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052) or the
respective Operations Guide for the control system. These documents are available
from the Crestron website. Refer to the following figure for a typical connection
diagram when connecting to a dimmer via a C2N-MNETGW that is connected to a
control system. In this example, the PC communicates with the control system via
RS-232.
Indirect Serial Communications Setup Connections
Operations Guide - DOC. 6396