Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide
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Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Contents 3-Series Control Systems 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Core 3 OS ....................................................................................................................
Reference Guide Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Control System Configuration ................................................................................... 35 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) .................................................................................................... 37 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 37 SSL Configuration ....................................................................
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 3-Series Control Systems Introduction The Crestron® 3-Series Control System® presents a new benchmark in control system technology. Featuring the Core 3 OS™ control engine, the 3-Series Control System forms the core of any modern networked home or commercial building, managing and integrating all the disparate technologies throughout the facility to make life easier, greener, more productive, and more enjoyable.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 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.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Crestron Fusion and SNMP As part of a complete managed network in a corporate enterprise, college campus, convention center or any other facility, 3-Series processors work integrally with Crestron Fusion RV® Remote Asset Management Software to enable remote scheduling, monitoring, and control of rooms and technology from a central help desk.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Programming Tools & Utilities Many of the activities discussed in this document require the use of Crestron’s suite of programming tools and utilities: • SIMPL Windows • VisionTools™ Pro-e • Crestron Toolbox • SIMPL Debugger NOTE: The latest software can be downloaded at www.crestron.com/software. NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Service Providers (CSPs) only.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Crestron Toolbox allows performance of these functions using simple graphical views and click and drag methods. Crestron Toolbox also contains the Network Analyzer and SIMPL Debugger. Network Analyzer The Network Analyzer utility helps to identify Cresnet network problems that can be caused by faulty devices, electrical shorts, or breaks in network wiring. Network Analyzer takes a sample of the voltage levels on the Cresnet “Y” and “Z” wires.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Establishing Communications with the Control System Whether uploading programs, troubleshooting, or performing diagnostics, communication between the control system and a PC must be established. In electronic terms, a console provides a means of communication between an operator and the central processing unit of a computer. Crestron Toolbox lets someone talk to the console of a 3-Series dual bus control system.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide The COMPUTER port on the control system connects to the USB port on the PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable: Reference Guide – DOC. 7150A 1. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected communication protocol (USB).
Reference Guide Crestron 3-Series Control Systems “System Info” Window for the MC3 8 • 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide – DOC.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Once the system information is displayed a variety of functions are available to the user. For more information, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. TCP/IP Connection NOTE: DHCP is enabled by default in 3-Series Control Systems. Crestron Toolbox autodiscover can be used if the control system has access to the DHCP server.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide ii. iii. iv. Enter the static IP address and address mask in the address fields. If applicable, enter the default gateway address. If data is not to be routed outside the LAN, the default gateway can be left blank. Enter the host name in the Host Name field. The host name identifies the control system on the network and is automatically translated into the numerical IP address. The host name can consist of up to 64 characters.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide RJ-45 Pinouts 4. Open the address book in Crestron Toolbox by selecting Tools | Manage Address Book or clicking . 5. Create a new entry for the control system by clicking Add Entry or pressing F3. 6. Enter a name for the control system connection and select TCP as the connection type. “Address Book” Window - Entering New TCP-IP Entry Reference Guide – DOC. 7150A 7.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Troubleshooting Communications Use the following checklist if communication cannot be established with the control system. • Verify that the correct cables are being used. With a TCP/IP connection, a CAT5 cable with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors and the wiring shown on page 11 must be used. • Using a USB cable, connect the control system to a PC. Using Crestron Toolbox go to Tools | Manage Address Book.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 3-Series Console Commands Introduction The 3-Series processor is capable of understanding and responding to a set of recognizable words known as console commands. The commands are sent through the Text Console in Crestron Toolbox.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “SIMPL Windows Preferences” Window Console Logic Symbol Use the “Console” symbol to activate console commands via the SIMPL Windows program. This feature is available for advanced programmers of SIMPL Windows. After enabling viewing of special symbols as described above, the Console symbol can be viewed as shown in the following diagram. The Console Logic Symbol in SIMPL Windows 14 • 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide – DOC.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide When the program sends data on the TX$ signal of the “Console” symbol, the control system interprets the console command just as if it were received via the USB or Ethernet console and outputs a serial string to the RX$ signal of the console symbol which can be programatically interpreted. User Program Commands Symbol Use the “User Program Commands” symbol to send data typed at the console to the program.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Command Groups Console commands are grouped logically.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 3-Series Memory & Directory Structure Introduction A 3-Series processor has 256 MB of built-in memory (volatile). The following diagram illustrates the memory structure of the 3-Series Control System.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Flash • SIMPL Program • SIMPL+ Modules • Operating System (.cuz file) The files that reside in flash conform to a flat directory structure. The following table presents the structure of the overall file system. The directory structure of the 3-Series Control System can be broken down into two parts. The first part resides on the on-board flash memory and the second resides on the optional external memory.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems 2. Reference Guide Signals explicitly written to NVRAM (by symbols such as Analog RAM, Analog RAM from database, Serial RAM, Serial RAM from database, Analog Non-volatile Ramp, Digital RAM, etc.) Volatile (SDRAM) 1. Digital, analog, and serial signal values 2. SIMPL+ Variables (if "volatile" qualifier is used, or #DEFAULT_VOLATILE is used) Volatile SDRAM is used by the operating system for dynamic storage of variables, signals, and other constructs used at runtime.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide NOTE: Auto-Run mode is only available when external memory is inserted into the control system. NOTE: Control systems are shipped with the Auto-Run mode enabled by default. 20 • 3-Series Control Systems 3. Click the Enable Auto-Run check box to enable the Auto-Run mode. When operating in the Auto-Run mode, the control system is automatically reset and runs the external program when the external storage is inserted into the control system.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 3-Series Control System Error Messages Introduction This section provides a brief description of 3-Series error messages that may be encountered. Error messages may be the result of hardware or software failure, hardware incompatibility with software definitions, or a programming error. Error messages created by the control system are written to an error log that is stored in the control system’s RAM.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Viewing Error Messages with Error Log Function in Crestron Toolbox Crestron Toolbox can be used with any 3-Series Control System to view messages stored in the error log. For more detailed error messages refer to “Viewing Error Messages with Text Console in Crestron Toolbox” on page 23. Use the following procedure to manage the Error Log with Crestron Toolbox: 1.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Viewing Error Messages with Text Console in Crestron Toolbox The persistent log (PLOG) is a log of error messages that are identified by the control system. The latest PLOG can be viewed in the Text Console in Crestron Toollbox and are available after a control system reboot. The control system, or attached device, may have a MSG LED that indicates an error has occurred. The control system stores current log files at “\SYS\PLOG\CurrentBoot”.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Lan9221 identified. ID_REV = 0x92210000 USB RESET Use IntPhy Auto-MDIX Enable by default!!! LayMgr.cpp: Layout Manager successfully initialized to 1 Info: CrestronMonitor.exe # 09:38:31 10-09-2013 # Crestron applications already installed Warning: ConsoleServiceCE.exe # 09:38:36 10-09-2013 # ReadInInitialLinkStatus - Attempt to read static DNS failed ... Defaulting Notice: ConsoleServiceCE.exe # 09:38:37 10-09-2013 # Got Security Flag: 0 Info: TLDM.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide • SSHD.exe – This application handles all SSH and SFTP traffic. • TLDM.exe – This application is the Top Level Device Manager, responsible for all data movement across the different sub-systems. • CIPCommandProcesor.exe – This is the Ethernet Stack application responsible for all CIP communications and SIMPL+ Logic symbols for Ethernet. • BACnet.exe – This application is the BACnet stack which handles the 3-Series BACnet implementation.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Passthrough Mode NOTE: This procedure requires the use of Crestron Toolbox. Passthrough mode allows a control system to act as a conduit to a device that is serially connected to the Crestron system. Crestron Toolbox can then serially communicate with a controlled device separate from the control system program.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “Address Book” Window Reference Guide – DOC. 7150A 3. Click OK. 4. Add another indirect address for the serial device by clicking Add Entry (or F3) and type a name for the entry. a. Click Indirect. b. Under Device is at select COM Port (Passthrough). A dialog box opens. Refer to the illustration below for visual guidance.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Control Subnet The AV3, PRO3, and CP3N (referred to as “control system” for the rest of this section) have a dedicated Control Subnet which allows for dedicated communication between the control system and Crestron Ethernet devices without interference from other network traffic on the LAN. The Control Subnet can host up to 64,000 Crestron Ethernet devices.
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Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Master-Slave Mode Introduction Master-Slave mode is a network configuration that allows a Crestron 3-Series processor to access ports on other Crestron control systems over Ethernet. By attaching a slave control system to a master control system, the master control system can use ports it may not normally have (I/O, IR, RF, etc.).
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide to issue Cresnet IDs 03 to FE, ultimately doubling the number of devices in the network. Slave control systems with Ethernet and Cresnet abilities can only be configured to operate as an Ethernet slave. The 3-series can only be an Ethernet slave to another 3-series controller, no Cresnet slaving is supported. A 2-series can be a Cresnet or Ethernet slave to a 3-series. Refer to the following table for reference.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide o • Ethernet Slave – Reached max count of connect responses being rejected by master before a successful connect. Not retrying Initiating normal behavior Removing the master IP table entry forces the controller to revert back to the normal mode. Assuming Master IP Table Entry Exists When Booting the System The slave tries to connect to the master for the period set by the configuration parameters.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide CONNECTFAILEDCOUNT - Set the default slave connect response reject count. Stops connecting after this number of connect response rejected No Parameter - Show current connect response reject count The ETHSLVCONNFCNT command tells the slave after how many unsuccessful connect attempts to the master should the slave revert back. The default is 100 and this happens about every 10 seconds. If the count was set to the slave would reset back in about a minute.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Introduction Crestron’s 3-Series Control Systems support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) in a Windows Server environment. When using DHCP, a dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network. These IP addresses are called “dynamic” because they are only temporarily assigned, or leased, to the device. After a certain period of time the DHCP lease expires and may change.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Control System Configuration 1. Open Crestron Toolbox and establish communications with the control system as described in “Establishing Communications with the Control System” on page 6. 2. Select Functions | Ethernet Addressing… to open the “Ethernet Addressing” window. “Ethernet Addressing” Window 3. Select the Enable DHCP check box to enable DHCP. Select the Enable DHCP and the Enable WINS (if available) check boxes.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 6. Once all settings are made, click OK to store the settings and reboot the control system. Other Settings It is possible to change the CIP and CTP port numbers in rare cases where a network conflict may exist with ports 41794 and 41795. The web port can be changed for security reasons if no firewall or router is protecting the network. To prevent attacks by hackers the port can be moved to another value.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Introduction Ethernet-enabled control systems provide built-in support for Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), the standard for protecting web-based communication between clients and servers. SSL is a protocol that provides a secure channel for communication between two machines. The secure channel is transparent, which means that it passes the data through, unchanged.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide The encryption algorithms and the key lengths supported in the 3-Series processor are as follows: Supported Encryption Algorithms and Key Lengths for 3-Series Processors NAME TYPE SESSION KEY LENGTHS (BITS) IN/OUT DES Symmetric 40 or 56 DES 3DES Symmetric 168 3DES RC2 Symmetric 40 RC2 RC4 Symmetric 40 or 128 RC4 AES Symmetric 128 or 256 AES RSA Asymmetric 1024 RSA SSL-enabled clients and servers confirm each other’s identities
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide 2. The web server sends the browser its digital certificate. The certificate contains information about the server, including the server’s public key. 3. The browser verifies that the certificate is valid and that a trusted CA issued it. 4. The browser generates a “master secret” that is encrypted using the server’s public key and sent to the web server. 5. The web server decrypts the master secret using the server’s private key. 6.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Enable SSL with a Self-Signed Certificate 1. Open Crestron Toolbox and establish communications with the control system as described in “Establishing Communications with the Control System” on page 6. 2. Select Functions | SSL Management… to open the “SSL Management” window. “SSL Management” Window 3. Check Enable SSL. 4. Select Self-Signed and click OK. The control system reboots.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “SSL Management” Dialog Box 5. Enter the information of the organization requesting the certificate. As shown in the following illustration, the information includes the domain name of the organization, the email address and department of the contact person making the request, the company name, city and state, and the two-letter country code. The domain name is not transferable, and thus must be the one that is actually used by clients.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide As described earlier, the .csr file is an ASCII text file that is saved in the \SYS directory as: \\sys\request.csr. The private key is also saved in the \SYS directory with a .der extension as: \\sys\srv_key.der. The procedure for backing up the private key is described in the next section. The .
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Upload the CA-Signed Certificate Once the CA validates the .csr, the CA issues the certificate.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “SSL Management” Window 3. Check Enable SSL. 4. Select CA-Signed and click OK. The control system reboots. The processor is now SSL protected with a CA-signed certificate. Any web browser attempting to communicate with the server displays a locked icon on the screen. 44 • 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide – DOC.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Authentication User and Group commands Add Local Group When authentication is turned on, users with administrator rights can create new local user groups. When a local user group is created, one of the pre-defined access levels must be assigned to the group.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Add Local or Active Directory User to a Local Group Local users are created on 3-Series Control Systems without any access rights. By adding them to a local group, they inherit the access level from the group. A 3-Series Control System cannot create or remove a user from Active Directory but it can grant access to an existing user in Active Directory.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide List Users This command allows users with administrator rights to list all the users (local and domain) added to the local groups. LISTUSERS No parameters needed. List Group Users This command allows administrators can see a list of all users in a specified group. LISTGROUPUSERS groupname List Local Groups Users with administrator rights can list all the local groups added to the control system.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Who Command Change The WHO command shows the currently logged in users. This is in addition to what it currently lists. The list is filtered base on access level (lower access cannot see higher access).
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Authentication On/Off Command By default, a new 3-Series Control System comes with authentication turned off. Any user can use the control system’s console as an administrator. When authentication is turned on the first time, the user is asked to create an administrator account. If SSL is not on, the control system turns it on with a self-signed certificate automatically. Authentication and SSL can only be turned on using USB transport.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Audit Log Commands AUDITLogging When authentication is enabled, the user hasthe option use the audit logging feature. This log can track logons, logoffs, account management changes, and console commands. AUDITLogging [ON|OFF] {[ALL]|[NONE]|{[ADMIN] [PROG] [OPER] [USER]}} ON - Enable Logging OFF - Disable Logging No parameter - Displays current setting NOTE: Logons, logoffs, and authentication management is always logged.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide CLEARAUDITLOG Command to clear the audit log of all entries. CLEARAUDITLOG No parameter - Clears the audit log User Access Level If a user belongs to multiple groups, the access level is the combined access level of all the groups the user belongs to. Local User Logon Local users are created with no access rights.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Logon Session Timed Out Console keeps monitoring each user’s activities by starting a timer once a user successfully logs in. If a user idles for more than pre-set idle minutes allowed, console automatically logs out the user. For dynamic transport users (console symbol), console authentication is not required. Therefore, logon session for these users never times out unless a user explicitly sets the idle time limit.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Blocked IP Addresses Functions When a user reaches the maximum number of login attempts over an Ethernet Connection (CTP/SCTP), the client’s IP Address is blocked. Administrators have access to commands that allow them to manage this behavior.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Compiling and Uploading a Program After a SIMPL Windows program has been completed, the program must be compiled and uploaded to the control system. Compiling a Program in SIMPL Windows To compile the program in SIMPL Windows, simply click the Convert/Compile on the SIMPL Windows toolbar, select Project | Convert/Compile, or button press F12. A status bar indicates the progress of the compile operation.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “SIMPL Program” Dialog Box 5. From the drop-down menu, select the program slot to which the program should be uploaded. Select where the program is to be sent to, Internal Flash or Compact Flash. Press Send to upload the file to the control system. This screen also allows the program that is selected from the drop-down menu to be stopped or restarted by clicking Stop or Restart.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “SIMPL Program” Window 3. Click the Browse button to browse for a new compiled (.spz) program. 4. Select a file and click Open. In the “SIMPL Program” window click Send. IP Tables Control systems that run programs using Ethernet communication between the control system and Ethernet-enabled network devices require an IP table to enable the control system to identify and communicate with Ethernet equipment on an IP network.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Control System IP Table IP table information can be entered in one of two ways. The first method creates what is referred to as a default IP table based on information given in the SIMPL Windows program. The second method uses Crestron Toolbox to manage the IP table. NOTE: IP tables used in Ethernet-based Master-Slave applications have their own IP table requirements. Refer to “Master-Slave Mode” on page 30 for details.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “Device Settings” Window 3. Select the IP ID button and select the hexadecimal IP ID from the list (The Remap IP ID at program upload option is reserved for future use.) 4. Enter the IP address of the device or click Use Host Name to enter the fullyqualified domain name of the device and click OK. 5. Repeat for every Ethernet-enabled device in the network.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “IP Table” Window Reference Guide – DOC. 7150A 3. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the window to choose a program IP table to modify. 4. If the control system already has an IP table that is to be modified, click Load From Device to retrieve the IP table that is stored on the control system. 5. To add a new table entry, click Add Entry. Existing entries can be modified by selecting an entry from the list and clicking Modify Entry.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “IP Table Entry” Window 6. c. In the IP Address/Hostname field, enter the static IP address of the Ethernet device, or if the device is DHCP-enabled, its fully-qualified domain name. d. After entering all of the information, click OK to add the device to the IP table. e. Repeat this procedure for all the Ethernet devices in the program. Once all of the devices have been listed, click Send to Device** to upload the IP table to the control system.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Running Multiple Programs Device Registration Considerations The 3-Series processors run multiple programs simultaneously to allow programmers to independently develop and run device specific programs for AV, lighting, HVAC, security, etc. As a system grows, processing resources can easily be shifted from one 3-Series processor to another without rewriting any code.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Intra-EISC (Ethernet Intersystems Communications) Devices Intra-EISC (Ethernet Intersystems Communications) can be used to communicate between two programs running on a 3-Series controller: 1. Locate the Ethernet Intersystem Communications symbol in the Device Library of SIMPL Windows. “Ethernet Intersystem Communications” in the Device Library 2. Drag the EISC symbol into System Views. 3.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Uploading Touch Screen Projects Using the network connection to the control system, compiled VisionTools Pro-e (VT Pro-e) projects can be relayed through the control system to any Cresnet touch screen on the network. VT Pro-e projects can also be directly uploaded via a touch screen’s serial port or Ethernet port (if equipped). The compiled VT Pro-e project file can be uploaded to a touch screen using VT Pro-e or Crestron Toolbox.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide within a touch screen project. Font Files are fonts that are part of a touch screen project. • 4. Selecting Send Modified Files Only only sends files that are different from those that are currently stored in the touch screen. Note that if any pages in the touch screen are not present in the project, those pages are deleted from the touch screen. Click Send to send the files to the device. Upload via Crestron Toolbox 1.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide within a touch screen project. Font Files are fonts that are part of a touch screen project. • Selecting Send Modified Files Only sends only files that are different from those that are currently stored in the touch screen. Note that if any pages in the touch screen are not present in the project, those pages are deleted from the touch screen. 4. Click the Browse… button to browse for a new compiled (.vtz) program. 5. Select a file and click Open.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Updating Firmware and the Operating System To take advantage of all the device features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available. Please check the Crestron website for the latest version of firmware. Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted. To upgrade the firmware, complete the following steps.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Locate Firmware in the “Open” Window c. 3. Click Open to select the file. Click the Address Book icon and select the appropriate method of communicating with the control system. The Package Update Tool window updates to show the current firmware version of the control system. Click the Customize>> button to show more information about the update. NOTE: A USB connection is the recommended connection type due to ease of use.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide choose to manually override the suggestions. This is only recommended for advanced users. 5. When the desired files to be updated have been selected, click Update. The Package Update Tool now upgrades the desired firmware. When it is complete, a status message is displayed. Refer to the illustration below. “Package Update Tool” Window 68 • 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide – DOC.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide SIMPL Debugger Using SIMPL Debugger The SIMPL Debugger is a utility for testing and debugging a SIMPL Windows program by monitoring the status of selected signals in real time. SIMPL Debugger can test any program that has been compiled and uploaded to the control system. SIMPL Debugger is launched from within Crestron Toolbox by clicking the SIMPL Debugger button or by selecting Tools | SIMPL Debugger. Then select the program that that should be monitored.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide To clear the contents of the Incoming Data section, select Clear Incoming Data from the Edit menu. Status Window The Status Window section contains a list of signals that are selected for monitoring. The Status Window displays the following information for each signal: • The type of signal: for low digital. • The signal name. • Analog signal values, in decimal (default) or percent format.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Forcing Signal Transitions Reference Guide SIMPL Debugger provides several commands for changing the states and values of signals in the Status Window without need to physically press buttons on a device. These commands are available on the SIMPL Debugger toolbar or the Status Window menu. Digital Signals To change the state of a digital signal, select the signal in the Status Window and click the desired action on the toolbar.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide “Modify Serial Signal” Window Trace Window The Trace Window displays the status of the monitored signals. The Trace Window displays the following information for each signal: for analog, for serial, for high digital, and • The type of signal: for low digital. • The signal name. • Analog signal values, in decimal (default) or percent format. (To specify percent format, select Show Analogs as Percent from the Options menu.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Network Analyzer The Network Analyzer utility helps to identify Cresnet network problems that can be caused by faulty devices, electrical shorts, or breaks in network wiring. Network Analyzer takes a sample of the voltage levels on the Cresnet “Y” and “Z” wires for a specified Net ID. Network Analyzer is launched from Crestron Toolbox by selecting Tools | Network Analyzer.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Support Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Following are some frequently asked questions that arise when using a 3-Series Control System: Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION ANSWER How do I restore my control system to the initial factory default settings? Use Crestron Toolbox to establish a USB connection with the control system as described on page 6. Open a text console window and type INITIALIZE.
Crestron 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide Frequently Asked Questions (Continued) QUESTION ANSWER How do I find the MAC address of my control system’s Ethernet card? Use Crestron Toolbox to establish a communications with the control system as described on page 6. The MAC address information is contained in the Ethernet section of the “System Information” window. My control system reboots unexpectedly.
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