Specifications
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.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE: In the following, the PRO2 control system is used.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's primary software for programming Crestron control
systems. It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of
workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program,
test, and monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop
functionality in a familiar Windows
environment.
This section explains how to create a SIMPL Windows program that includes the
C2COM-3. It also gives descriptions of parameters and features of the selected
control and serial devices and drivers.
Configuration Manager is where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by
selecting hardware from the Device Library. In Configuration Manager, drag the
PRO2 from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in the
upper pane of the System Views. The PRO2 with its associated communication ports
is displayed in the System Views upper pane.
PRO2 System View
The System Views lower pane displays the PRO2 system tree. This tree can be
expanded to display and configure the communications ports.
Expanded PRO2 System Tree
C2Y Card Slot in Configuration Manager
The C2Y Card Slots 01-03 can hold a C2COM-3. Once a C2COM-3 is configured in
a C2Y Card Slot, the slot allows serial communication using RS-232/422/485
between a serial device and the PRO2 control system.
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