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Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Contents 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card: C2COM-3 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Functions and Features................................................................................................ 1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................
Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card: C2COM-3 Introduction Functions and Features The 2-Series C2COM-3 RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card provides RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial communication for a Crestron 2-Series Control System (PRO2 or AV2 with cage card). The C2COM-3 fits in either control system’s Y-bus (3) slots. The Y-bus provides high-speed communications and supports current and enhanced Crestron control system expansion cards.
2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Crestron C2COM-3 NOTE: Due to non-standard pin configuration that allows Crestron to support RS-232/422/485, Data Set Ready (DSR) and Data Terminal Ready (DTR) are not supported. Specifications The following table provides specifications for the C2COM-3. C2COM-3 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements RS-232/422/485 Baud Rate Output Signal Levels 24 VDC, 0.125A, 3 Watts Up to 115.
Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Setup Installation Tools/hardware required C2COM-3 card Non-standard DB9 (RS-232/422/485) cable (Refer to DB9 cable information on page 4) Phillips screwdriver Grounding strap The following provides C2COM-3 installation instructions. CAUTION: The C2COM-3 contains electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD); observe precautions for handling ESDs to avoid damaging the card.
2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Crestron C2COM-3 NOTE: The pinout of each 9-pin port is non-standard. Therefore, do not use a straight-through DB9 cable. The following table contains pinout descriptions for RS-232 and RS-422. Conflicts with some equipment may occur unless the controlled devices are properly wired. Certain devices have specific voltage requirements. Therefore, do not use all nine pins in a given application.
Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Important Information for PRO2 Users Once you power up the PRO2, the front panel displays the Main Menu (shown below). The COM menu function button (directly below COM) allows you to monitor transmission and reception traffic on every COM-type device and card that is active in the SIMPL Windows program loaded in the control system, including the C2COM-3.
2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Crestron C2COM-3 The Crestron AppBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User IR Database, and User Modules Directory. The Crestron AppBuilder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems. Programming with SIMPL Windows NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card In Configuration Manager, drag the C2COM-3 from the Plug-in Control Cards | Cards (2-Series Y Bus) folder of the Device Library and drop it on the C2Y Card Slot (01) in System Views. The PRO2 displays the C2COM-3 serial driver in slot 01. The PRO2 system tree displays the C2COM-3 in Slot 1. Click + to expand the tree so you can view the C2COM-3 ports. Refer to following graphic.
2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Crestron C2COM-3 Configuration Manager Prompt For example, drag the Canon VC-C1 (RS-232 Control) serial driver from the Crestron DB | Canon | Camera folder, and drop it on C2COM-3, Port A. SIMPL Windows prompts you to replace the existing driver. Click Yes twice. Now doubleclick the Canon driver in the system tree. The Serial Settings tab in the “Device Settings” window displays the values for the Canon driver.
Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card The (request to send) input and the (clear to send) output are hardware handshaking signals for use in applications where explicit handshaking control is required. These signals are enabled only when the Handshaking setting of the device is set to None in Configuration Manager. Some serial driver symbols go beyond the basic serial drivers and have the added capability to function as Serial I/O symbols.
2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Crestron C2COM-3 Further Inquiries If after reviewing this Operations and Installation Guide, you cannot locate specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling: • In the US and Canada, call Crestron’s corporate headquarters at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] or 1-201-767-3400 • In Europe, call Crestron International at +32-15-50-99-50 • In Asia, call Crestron Asia at +852-2341-2016 • In
Crestron C2COM-3 2-Series RS-232/422/485 Expansion Card Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. 2.
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