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Crestron STRFGWX Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Crestron STRFGWX Two-Way RF Transceiver Operations Guide...
  • 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 All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2001 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Network Wiring... 6 Preparation for Use... 7 Identity Codes... 7 Firmware Upgrade... 9 Programming with SIMPL Windows ... 12 Configure STRFGWX Program ... 12 Example Program ... 13 Problem Solving ... 13 Troubleshooting... 13 Further Inquiries ... 14 Future Updates ... 15 Future Firmware Upgrades...

  • Page 5: Two-Way Rf Transceiver: Strfgwx

    PWI-1210 for international use). Physical Description The STRFGWX, shown on the next page, is housed in a black enclosure with silk- screened labels on the front and rear panels. On the front of the unit are five light- emitting diodes (LEDs) for indicating the unit’s status and the RF antenna (not shown for clarity).
  • Page 6 Two-Way RF Transceiver STRFGWX Physical Views STRFGWX Ports The rear panel of the STRFGWX contains the port for operating power and three Cresnet ports. Each has a silk-screened label. Refer to the diagram below and the following descriptions. STRFGWX Rear Panel Ports 2 •...
  • Page 7 Cresnet system. STRFGWX Indicators There are five LED indicators located on the front panel of the STRFGWX. Refer to the diagram below and the descriptions on the next page. The front panel also has a connector where the supplied antenna is attached. The antenna transmits and receives the touchpanel RF signals.

  • Page 8: Leading Specifications

    This LED (yellow) illuminates when communication with the Cresnet system and the STRFGWX is established. Illumination indicates that the SIMPL program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same NET ID code as the STRFGWX. These three red LEDs monitor the RF communications of the STRFGWX. The SIG LED illuminates when the STRFGWX is in communication with a touchpanel.
  • Page 9 EXE or zipped UPZ file. All can be obtained from the What’s New page (Control Systems Update Files section) or Downloads page (OPSYS Library) of Crestron’s website. The weight listed is for the STRFGWX and does not include 4-pin connector plug or external power pack. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 10: Setup

    NOTE: Review the latest revision of the Network Modular Cable Requirements (Doc. 5682). This document can be obtained from the Downloads page (CABLES and MANUAL Libraries) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). Search for MODULAR.PDF. When calculating the wire gauge for a particular network run, the length of the run and the power factor of each network unit to be connected must be taken into consideration.

  • Page 11: Preparation For Use

    The NET ID of the unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program. The NET ID of the STRFGWX is factory set to 4F. The NET IDs of multiple STRFGWXs must all be unique and changed from a personal computer (PC) via SIMPL Windows or VT Pro-e.
  • Page 12 CHANNEL that matches the RF CHANNEL of the touchpanel. There are 16 possible channels ranging from 0 to F (hexadecimal number). The same channel may be used for more than one STRFGWX when used to expand the roaming capabilities of a touchpanel within any particular area(s) or installation.

  • Page 13: Firmware Upgrade

    Crestron STRFGWX Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of the STRFGWX, a local PC that contains the Crestron Viewport (available in SIMPL Windows or VT Pro-e) is required. To connect the PC to the control system, refer to the “Obtaining Communications” section of the Operators Guide supplied with the appropriate control system.
  • Page 14 Eight, and XModem is selected. 6. As shown below, select File Transfer | Load Network Device from the Viewport menu. 7. As shown on the next page, select the NET ID of the STRFGWX and then click OK. Crestron STRFGWX...
  • Page 15 NOTE: In the message in the next step, 7D and chan a have been user defined. NOTE: When the firmware of the STRFGWX is upgraded, the associated touchpanel(s) must also be upgraded. The units will not function properly if not upgraded with compatible firmware.

  • Page 16: Programming With Simpl Windows

    Windows. If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software. Configure STRFGWX Program To create a program with a STRFGWX, refer to the table on the next page for initial configuration information. CAUTION: If changing the default NET ID, do NOT set the NET ID to 1B or the unit will have to be returned to Crestron.

  • Page 17: Example Program

    Crestron STRFGWX Example Program The STRFGWX resides on the Cresnet system and communicates to the STX-1550C or STX-1550CW touchpanels (sold separately). For a description of an example SIMPL Windows program that utilizes a STRFGWX and a STX-1550C touchpanel, refer to the latest revision of the STX-1550C Operations Guide (Doc. 5812). This document can be obtained from the Downloads page (MANUAL Library) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com).

  • Page 18: Further Inquiries

    For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices. You can also log onto the online section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

  • Page 19: Future Updates

    Downloads page (TOUCHPNL and UPGRADES Libraries) of Crestron’s website. To utilize firmware upgrade files, a STRFGWX with a firmware version earlier than 1.5.0 must be returned to Crestron. If the firmware of the STRFGWX is upgraded, the associated touchpanel(s) must also be upgraded Operations Guide - DOC.

  • Page 20: 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.
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  • Page 24 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 5811A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 04.01 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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