Network Control Modules; Plug-In Control Cards; User Interfaces - Crestron SIMPL Windows User Manual

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signals, and 2048 user-defined analog/serial signals. The processor also provides
256K of NVRAM that is divided in different ways depending on the type of Ethernet
card being used.
"Legacy" control processors such as the ST-CP and CN-Series processors allow a
total of 4085 user-defined digital signals and 512 analog/serial user-defined signals.
Processor
2-Series
X-Series
ST-CP and CN-Series

Network Control Modules

Network control modules are devices connected to the Cresnet or Ethernet network
that extend the functionality of the control system and allow it to control third-party
equipment. Crestron provides an impressive variety of network control modules,
including audio receivers, mixers, distribution switchers, surround sound processors,
video processors, camera controllers and room solution boxes.
Any 2-Series processor is also capable of operating in "slave" mode, meaning that it
can be controlled by another 2-Series processor, in order to operate as a powerful
network control module.
Network control modules are located in the SIMPL Windows Device Library as
Cresnet Control Modules and Ethernet Control Modules. Lighting control
modules are located in the Lighting folder.

Plug-in Control Cards

Crestron plug-in control cards are circuit boards that can be easily installed in the
expansion slots of a processor and allow it to communicate with equipment. Plug-in
control cards include network interface cards that connect the 2-Series or X-Series
control system to the Ethernet network. Control cards are represented in the SIMPL
Windows Device Library as Plug-in Control Cards. Once installed and configured
the control cards allow the system to control virtually any number and variety of
devices.
Many control devices such as serial ports are available as either Plug-in Control
Cards or Network Control Modules.
Cards are usually less expensive since they don't require housing or power
regulation. Of course, control cards are limited to the number of expansion slots in
the control processor.

User Interfaces

User interfaces are the controls that the user will use to request an action. Crestron
manufacturers a large variety of user interfaces, ranging from simple and
inexpensive handheld remotes and keypads to top-of-the-line touchpanels.
Crestron SIMPL Windows
Maximum number of signals
Depends on available RAM
16373 digital
2048 analog/serial
4085 digital
512 analog/serial
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