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LEGRAND C2G C2G50348 Manual

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AV CONTROLLER
PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND
C2G-CONTROL SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING
Model C2G50348

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  • Page 1 AV CONTROLLER PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND C2G-CONTROL SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING Model C2G50348...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Product Overview - AV Controller ....2 Software Programming ........13 Safety and C2G Warranty ......38 Main Menu ............14 Notes ............39 Product Overview - Multiport Controller Interface Adapter (MCIA) ....... 3 Panel/Key Setting ..........18 Features ............4 Action List ............21 Package Contents ..........
  • Page 4 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Product Overview Front Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel AV Controller ⑦ ⑥ ② ③ ① ④ ⑤ RONT ANEL ESCRIPTION ANEL ESCRIPTION Crystal and luminescent, programmable buttons: RS232 (2)/IR3: Used for controlling other devices or daisy ROGRAMMABLE Buttons are programmable with the AV Controller software.
  • Page 5 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Product Overview Multiport Controller Interface Adapter (MCIA) Front Side Right Side Rear Side Left Side ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ RONT ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION DB9 RS232 Serial RS232 output port supports Transmitting (TX), pulling A Cat5e/6/6a cable must be connected between the MCIA RJ45 P from the signal from DB9 RS232 Serial Port 1.
  • Page 6 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Package Contents Features 1 x Programmable Control Panel • All buttons can be programmed to send the bi-direction RS232 and RS485 commands • 1 x Multiport Controller Interface Adapter (MCIA) • simultaneously to control third party devices 1 x Phoenix to RJ45 Adapter Harness •...
  • Page 7 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Installation Hardware Connections with Multiport Controller Interface Adapter (MCIA): An RJ45 port is located on the MCIA, while the back of the AV Controller has Phoenix Pin connectors. • An adapter harness is provided to convert the Phoenix Pin connection to RJ45 for use with the MCIA. •...
  • Page 8 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Installation (continued) Connecting the Multiport Controller Interface Adapter (MCIA): Step 1: Connect a Cat5e/6/6a cable between the RJ45 port on adapter harness, connected to the MCIA and the RJ45 port on the C2G A/V Controller. Step 2: Using a RS232 serial control cable (not supplied with this unit), connect the MCIA’s DB9 port to the projector/video display device’s RS232 port.
  • Page 9 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Installation (continued) Hardware Connections without Multiport Controller Interface Adapter (MCIA): Note: Before installing cables, please ensure the unit is disconnected from the power source. The AV Controller can have different ports active at the same time. This means every button can send RS232 and RS485 commands, IR code, and control the relay at the same time.
  • Page 10 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Programming Note: Before installing cables, please ensure the unit is disconnected from the power source. The AV Controller can be connected to a computer for programming the default the button functions. It can be connected by USB, working with the AV Controller software. Programming instructions begin on page 13 of this manual.
  • Page 11 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Mounting the Key Plate The button labels must be inserted into the AV Controller before the wall plate is mounted. Crystal and luminescent, programmable buttons. • Choose the buttons that will be used and remove them from the button sheet. •...
  • Page 12 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Infrared (IR) There are two different IR ports located on the MCIA, a 3.5 mm port and a Screw Terminal. Both of these ports allow the wall plate controller to operate devices through the use of IR signals. 3.5mm Port (IR1): This port provides a tip-sleeve (TS) connection and accepts a standard 3.5mm mono connection •...
  • Page 13 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Serial RS232/DB9 Port This port allows the controller to operate devices through the use of Serial RS232 commands. The dip switches on the MCIA alter the pinout of the DB9 Serial RS232 port. There are two different settings, straight and crossed (null-modem). 5.5mm DC Power Port This port on the MCIA accepts a 9V, 1A DC power input from the AC/DC power adapter* or other DC power source and pro -vides power to the wall plate controller.
  • Page 14 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Daisy Chaining After connecting multiple AV Controllers, set the ID of each programmable control panel by AV Controller software. The ID number is from 01 to 99, and it is also the order of the AV Controllers in the loop, different programmable control panels should be set to a different ID.
  • Page 15 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Software Programming This software allows for the easy setup of all C2G AV Controller programmable buttons. After connecting the AV Controller to your PC by USB, open the C2G Control Software to program the buttons for controlling. The main window of the C2G Control Software has five parts: 1.
  • Page 16 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Main Menu The main menu includes file management, system model, connection type, and help. 1. File management: New/Open/Save/Save as a configuration. After programming, the user can save the configuration to a file so they can use the same configuration next time.
  • Page 17 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Main Menu (continued) Note: When selecting the model, the Output Port Selection dialog will pop up. Users can choose different RS232 and IR configurations depending on the uses of the two shared ports. The dialog is as shown in the picture below:...
  • Page 18 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Main Menu (continued) The output port set in the C2G-Control Software and the port used in AV Controller are corresponding. And there are four output types. They are shown in the below form (“√” means the port is available):...
  • Page 19 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Main Menu (continued) 2. Connection type: the instructions are in the picture below: The functions of AV Controller’s buttons will be available only after the programmed data is uploading successfully. 3. Help: Shows the information of C2G-Control Software.
  • Page 20 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Panel/Key Setting There are three different colors of keys in the Panel Set of C2G-Control Software. Add a key action to action list, then add events to this action. Making this action will execute the events.
  • Page 21 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Panel/Key Setting (continued) 1. White keys: keys 1-8, correspond to the buttons on the AV Controller. After clicking the key, the dialog will pop up as shown below:...
  • Page 22 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Panel/Key Setting (continued) 2. Blue Keys: Keys 9-32 are all virtual keys used in the loop function. When using the loop function, you must set the ID; the ID can be 1 to 99. Pressing Add will add the button to the action list. 3.
  • Page 23 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Action List The Action List shows all the set actions. The user must add an available action to the list. The Action List is as shown in the picture below:...
  • Page 24 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting Event Setting includes RS232, IR, Relay, Delay, Compare, LED, Page, Loop, and Toggle settings. Before setting events, the user must first add an action. The following introduction will show you the setting of each event: RS232 Setting •...
  • Page 25 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) RS232 Setting (continued) • 1. The data of RS232 can be directly entered or selected from the library. Click Change Lib to select a library file and open it. Click Edit Lib to create or edit a library file as below: Note: When finished editing, remember to save the editing, and then press OK.
  • Page 26 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) RS232 Setting (continued) • 2. There are two send types: Send Once and Send Multiple. When selecting Send Multiple, the user can set the send times and the delay between times. See the picture below: 3.
  • Page 27 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) IR Setting • This item sets the parameters of the AV Controller's IR ports. Click IR; it will show as below:...
  • Page 28 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) IR Setting (continued) • 1. The data of IR must be selected from the library. Click Change Lib to select a library file and open it. Click Edit Lib to create or edit a library file as below:...
  • Page 29 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) IR Setting (continued) • Note: When finished editing, remember to save the editing, and then press OK. 2. There are two send types: Send Once and Send Multiple. When selecting Send Multiple, the user can set the send times and the delay between times.
  • Page 30 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Relay/12V Trigger Setting • This item is for the relay ports setting. When using MCIA, this feature is used for the 12V Trigger. The setting is as shown in the picture below:...
  • Page 31 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Delay Setting • This item is to set a delay time, the user can add a delay between two events, so when one event is finished, it will delay a certain time and then start another event.
  • Page 32 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Compare Setting • This item is used to compare the feedback of RS232 commands. When the AV Controller sends an RS232 command to the controlled device, the device will send back feedback. If we add the correct feedback in the data, the AV Controller will compare it with the feedback from the controlled device to verify whether the command works.
  • Page 33 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Compare Setting (continued) • Select the send port to be the same as model setting; otherwise, the user can not add the event. Port 1 cannot be used for Compare, as there is no receive pin in this port. If desired, the user can set the event name;...
  • Page 34 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) LED Setting • This item is used to set the button LEDs in the AV Controller to turn on/off. The setting is as shown below:...
  • Page 35 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Page Setting • Users can set the white buttons to Page type, which includes four actions. To change different actions, it will need other white buttons to activate the page action number.
  • Page 36 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Loop Setting • This item is used for executing commands on other units when connecting multiple controllers. When use the loop function, the ID of each programmable control panel must be set.
  • Page 37 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event Setting (continued) Toggle Setting • The toggle setting is as the picture below:...
  • Page 38 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Event List The Event List shows all events of the selected action. The executing priority abides by the serial number; see the picture below. If the execution of an event is done incorrectly, all the events behind it will not be executed.
  • Page 39 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Specifications Program Port USB or RS232 Output Port (3) RS232, (1) RS485, (3) IR, (2) Relay Serial Control Port RS232 Baud Rate And Protocol 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity Software C2G-Control Frequency Response 20Hz ~20KHz Operation Temperature...
  • Page 40 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Important Safety Information Do not plug the unit in any outlet that does not have enough current to allow the device to function. Refer to the specifications in this manual for power level of the unit. Liquid: If this unit or it’s corresponding power adapter has had liquid spilled on or in it, do not attempt to use the unit.
  • Page 41 (us) AV Controller (C2G50348) Notes ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 42 FCC Caution - §15.21: 6500 Poe Avenue "Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible Dayton, OH 45414 for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment." Phone 800.506.9607 www.c2g.com www.legrandav.com/c2g © 2023 Legrand All Rights Reserved rev.07/23 Manual_C2G50348...