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Reference Guide Crestron 3-Series Control Systems
2 • 3-Series Control Systems Reference Guide – DOC. 7150A
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, 3-Series
®
processors afford high speed, real-time
multitasking 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. Even as a 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.
Robust Ethernet and IP Control
IP technology is the heart of Core 3, so it should be no surprise that its networking
abilities are second to none. Gigabit Ethernet connectivity enables integration with
IP-controllable devices and allows the 3-Series Control System to be part of a larger
managed control network. Whether residing on a sensitive corporate LAN, a home
network, or accessing the Internet through a cable modem, the 3-Series Control
System provide secure, reliable interconnectivity with IP-enabled touch screens,
computers, mobile devices, video displays, Blu-ray Disc
®
players, media servers,
security systems, lighting, HVAC, and other equipment—whether on premises or
across the globe.
e-Control Remote Access
Years ago, Crestron pioneered the world’s first IP-based control system unleashing
vast new possibilities for controlling, monitoring, and managing integrated systems
over a LAN, WAN, and the Internet. Today, our many e-Control
®
solutions offer
more ways than ever for our users to control their worlds the way they want.
With e-Control, anything in a home or workplace can be controlled from anywhere
in the world using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Built-in Core 3 UI™ XPanel
technology affords virtual touch screen control through any popular web browser
running on a laptop or desktop computer. Our Crestron Mobile Pro
®
app delivers the
Crestron touch screen experience to an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, allowing
safe monitoring and control of an entire facility using the one device that goes
everywhere.
Remote access is simplified using the myCrestron Dynamic DNS service to establish
a friendly URL for the home system. If technical support is ever needed, a Crestron
system installer can even perform diagnostics and implement updates to the system
remotely without coming on site.