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Crestron C2N-FTB    FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet
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3.  Select RS-232 as the connection type. Verify that an available COM 
port (COM 1 is shown after this step) is selected, and that all 
communication parameters and necessary options from the “Port 
Settings” window are selected as shown after this step. Click the OK 
button to save the settings and close the window. 
“Port Settings” Window 
NOTE: The parameters shown in the illustration above are the port settings for 
a 2-Series control system. 
4.  To verify communication, select Diagnostics | Establish 
Communications (Find Rack). This should display a window that 
gives the COM port and baud rate. If communication cannot be 
established, refer to the “Troubleshooting Communications” section in 
the latest version of the 2-Series Control System Reference Guide 
(Doc. 6256), which is available from the Crestron website. 
Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program 
A control system source file has 
the extension .smw. A compiled 
SIMPL Windows file has the 
extension .spz for a 2-Series 
control system. 
The SIMPL Windows file can be uploaded to the control system using SIMPL 
Windows or via the Crestron Viewport. 
Upload via SIMPL Windows 
1. Start SIMPL Windows. 
2. Select File | Open to view the “Open” window, navigate to the SIMPL 
Window file (.smw), and click Open. 
3. Select Project | Transfer Program. 
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