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- Page 1 Crestron C2N-NPA8 Network Poll Accelerator 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. ©2003 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Updating the Operating System... 13 System Monitoring/Diagnostics with the C2N-NPA8... 14 Programming Software ... 15 Serial Connection between the Control System and C2N-NPA8 ... 16 Ethernet Connection between the Control System and C2N-NPA8... 17 Problem Solving ... 18 Troubleshooting the C2N-NPA8 ... 18 Further Inquiries ... -
Page 5: Network Poll Accelerator: C2N-Npa8
Cresnet traffic to flow more efficiently. The C2N-NPA8 is comprised of 32 Cresnet connectors spread over eight segments (NET A – NET H). These segments, along with the Cresnet port on the control system allow the connection of up to 252 Cresnet devices. -
Page 6: Specifications
Network Poll Accelerator The C2N-NPA8 is powered by a 24 VDC signal (from a 2-Series control system or Creston power supply) applied to the PWR connector on either the NET A or NET B segments. Power is provided to the other segments by connecting jumper wires to each segment that requires power. - Page 7 Crestron C2N-NPA8 C2N-NPA8 Physical View C2N-NPA8 Physical Views Network Poll Accelerator 12.25 in (31.12 cm) 3.00 in (7.62 cm) 12.75 in (32.39 cm) 13.25 in (33.66 cm) 4.00 in 5.19 in (10.16 cm) (13.18 cm)
- Page 8 C2N- NPA8. To power the C2N-NPA8, 24VDC power must be supplied to either the power connector on NET A or NET B. For more details, refer to “Power Connections” on page 9.
- Page 9 Crestron C2N-NPA8 the following table for the cable pinouts. Standard DB9 Pin Assignments PIN # ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Ring Indicator...
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Page 10: Industry Compliance
Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the C2N-NPA8 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling (N11785). -
Page 11: Mounting Options
Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors. Mounting Options Rack Mounting There is a rack mount kit for the C2N-NPA8 known as C2N-RMAK. For installation instructions, refer to the latest version of the Installation Guide (Doc. 6131) which is available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). -
Page 12: Hardware Hookup
CAEN Enclosure Mounting The C2N-NPA8 can also be installed in a Crestron Automation Enclosure (CAEN). To install the C2N-NPA8 in a CAEN enclosure, the CAEN Mounting Kit (CAEN- MK) must be used. For installation instructions, refer to the latest version of the Installation Guide (Doc. -
Page 13: Power Connections
If the C2N-SPWS300 is being used to power each segment on the C2N-NPA8, power must always be applied to segment A or segment B on the C2N-NPA8 first for activation. Jumpers as described in this section are not required if the C2N-SPWS300 is being used to individually power segments on the C2N-NPA8. -
Page 14: Communicating With The C2N-Npa8
Refer to “COM” on page 5 for pinout details. NOTE: The C2N-NPA8 can be connected to any built-in COM port on a PRO2 or AV2 control system except for COM A and COM B. The C2N-NPA8 cannot be connected to any of the ports on any plug-in card. - Page 15 2. Enter the IP address, IP Mask, Router IP address, Hostname, and Domain name in the applicable fields and click OK. 3. After saving the IP address, an entry must be added to the C2N-NPA8 IP table to enable communications between the control system and the C2N-NPA8.
- Page 16 Network Poll Accelerator Once the IP settings have been defined in the IP tables of the C2N-NPA8 and the control system, the C2N-NPA8 can communicate with the control system using a TCP/IP connection. NOTE: An entry in the control system’s IP table must be added for the C2N-NPA8.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Communications
"c2n-npa8.v3057.cuz.zip." If this happens, rename the file, removing the .zip extension. NOTE: Even though the C2N-NPA8 uses a .CUZ file, it cannot be loaded with a SIMPL Windows or SIMPL+ To upload the new .cuz to the control system: Operations Guide –... -
Page 18: System Monitoring/Diagnostics With The C2N-Npa8
Cresnet ID if the devices are on different legs of the C2N-NPA8. If the duplicated IDs are on the same leg, the Cresnet ID will not be displayed when using the REPORTCRESNET command in Viewport. The REPORTCRESNET command lists each Cresnet ID in the system along with identifying the C2N-NPA8 segment where the device is located. -
Page 19: Programming Software
Crestron C2N-NPA8 NOTE: The C2N-NPA8 must be defined in the control system’s IP table and the control system must be listed in the C2N-NPA8’s IP table before using the NPA ADD IPID command. NOTE: For more information on console commands, refer to the latest version of the 2-Series Console Commands Reference Guide (Doc. -
Page 20: Serial Connection Between The Control System And C2N-Npa8
Device Library and drop it onto an available serial port of the control system. SIMPL Windows displays the C2N-NPA8 in the target slot. NOTE: The C2N-NPA8 can be connected to any built-in COM port on a PRO2 or AV2 control system except for COM A and COM B. The C2N-NPA8 cannot be connected to any of the ports on any plug-in card. -
Page 21: Ethernet Connection Between The Control System And C2N-Npa8
Crestron C2N-NPA8 Ethernet Connection between the Control System and C2N-NPA8 If the C2N-NPA8 is to be connected to a control system via Ethernet, perform the following: In Configuration Manager, drag the C2N-NPA8 from the Ethernet Control Modules | Ethernet Modules (Crestron) folder of the Device Library and drop it onto the C2ENET-1 slot of the control system. -
Page 22: Problem Solving
C2N-NPA8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Non-Functioning Units Perform the following procedure to correct system lock-up problems that are not resolved via the procedures in “Troubleshooting Communications” on page 13. 18 • Network Poll Accelerator: C2N-NPA8 TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Unexpected Network devices are not... -
Page 23: Network Analyzer
N (Parity), 8 (Data Bits) and 1 (Stop Bits) and click OK. 4. Power down the C2N-NPA8. 5. While powering up the C2N-NPA8, press and hold ALT + K on the keyboard until the following text (or similar) appears in Viewport: System Monitor [v1.001 (0001)]... -
Page 24: Further Inquiries
Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the C2N-NPA8, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision. -
Page 25: Software License Agreement
Operations Guide – DOC. 6087 Network Poll Accelerator LICENSE TERMS OTHER LIMITATIONS Network Poll Accelerator: C2N-NPA8 • 21... - Page 26 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, NOR AUTHORIZES OTHER PARTY MERCHANTABILITY FOR THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS WARRANTIES. 22 • Network Poll Accelerator: C2N-NPA8 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS GOVERNING LAW CRESTRON LIMITED WARRANTY OFFER WARRANTIES,...
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Page 27: Return And Warranty Policies
All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Operations Guide – DOC. 6087 Network Poll Accelerator Network Poll Accelerator: C2N-NPA8 • 23... - Page 28 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6087 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 07.03 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
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