Specifications
3-Series Control Systems    Crestron CP3 & CP3N 
2 • 3-Series Control Systems: CP3 & CP3N  Operations Guide – DOC. 7316C 
Features and Functions 
(Continued) 
Core 3 OS 
Today's commercial buildings and custom homes comprise more technology than 
ever before, and all these systems need to be networked, managed, and controlled in 
fundamentally new ways. The IP based Core 3
®
 platform is engineered from the 
ground up to deliver a network-grade server appliance capable of faithfully handling 
everything from boardroom AV and home theater control to total building 
management.  
Core 3 OS embodies a distinctively robust, dynamic, and secure platform to elevate 
system designs to higher levels of performance and reliability. Compared to other 
control systems, Core 3 OS provides a pronounced increase in processing power and 
speed with more memory, rock solid networking and IP control, and a unique 
modular programming architecture. 
Modular Programming Architecture 
Designed for enhanced scalability, the CP3 affords high-speed, real-time  
multi-tasking to seamlessly run multiple programs simultaneously. This exclusive 
programming architecture lets programmers independently develop and run  
device-specific programs for AV, lighting, HVAC, security, etc., allowing for the 
optimization of each program, and allowing changes to be made to one program 
without affecting the whole. As the system grows, processing resources can easily be 
shifted from one 3-Series™ processor to another without rewriting any code. The 
end benefit is dramatically simplified upgradability with minimal downtime, whether 
implementing changes on site or remotely via the network. 
1.  License required. The CP3 and CP3N support a maximum of 1000 BACnet objects when dedicated 
for BACnet use only. Actual capabilities are contingent upon the overall program size and 
complexity. 
2.  Web-based installer setup requires the Microsoft
®
 Internet Explorer Web browser running on a 
Windows
®
 PC. 
•  Backwards compatible to run existing SIMPL programs 
•  Full Unicode (multi-language) support 
•  Native BACnet
®
/IP support
1
•  Installer setup via Crestron Toolbox™ or Internet Explorer
®2
•  Increased network throughput and security 
•  Secure access though Active Directory integration or standalone 
account management 
•  IIS v.6.0 Web Server 
•  IPv6 ready 
•  Front panel USB computer console port 
•  Single space rack-mountable 










