Crestron SIMPL™ Windows® Software Installation & Operations Guide
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Contents Introduction 1 The Intent of this SIMPL™ Windowsâ Manual ...................................................1 SIMPL Windows New Features ..........................................................................1 SIMPL™ Windowsâ Review and Programming Preparation..............................3 SIMPL™ Windowsâ ...............................................................................3 System Design & Programming Process......................................
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Device Library ......................................................................................22 Network System View ..........................................................................24 Detail System View ..............................................................................24 System Device Tree.............................................................................24 Configuration Manager Button Bar .............................................
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Programming Features Software 73 Signal Colors.....................................................................................................73 Signal Operations .............................................................................................74 Navigating Symbol Inputs and Outputs ...............................................74 Create New Signals .............................................................................74 Selecting Signals .................
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Viewport: Diagnostics Menu .......................................................................... Viewport: Functions Menu ............................................................................. CNX/CN Series .............................................................................................. General .......................................................................................................... Viewport: File Transfer Menu....................
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Front Panel Editor Software 147 Front Panel Overview .....................................................................................147 Accessing Front Panel Editor..........................................................................147 Screen Navigation...........................................................................................147 Front Panel Editor Buttons..............................................................................148 Page Buttons ..
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows DSG Not Found Error ........................................................................184 Compiler Errors Defined .................................................................................185 ERROR (CMCVT101)........................................................................185 WARNING (CMCVT102) ...................................................................185 NOTICE (CMCVT103) .......................................................................
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software WARNING (CMCVT159) ...................................................................195 WARNING (CMCVT160) ...................................................................195 Symbol Cross Reference: Workshop – SIMPL Windows 197 Symbol Cross Reference Table ......................................................................197 Symbols A-C ......................................................................................197 Symbols D-M........................
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Introduction The Intent of this SIMPL™ Windows Manual This intent of this SIMPL™ Windows® Help manual is to assist SIMPL Windows users to become familiar with SIMPL windows functionality and environment. This exciting program does much more than replace the DOS Workshop; it offers ease-ofuse and design flexibility never before available to Crestron programmers. For the first time, Crestron control systems offer Crestron e-control, Crestron's Ethernetenabled products.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Right Mouse Click Menus Many right mouse click menus have been added to SIMPL Windows to increase programming speed and usability. These include multiple device selection and others. Bookmarks The bookmark feature allows programmers to bookmark a particular Detail View setup. This can be very helpful and save time when working on larger programs. The bookmark command will always bring you to the Detail View you bookmarked.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Passthrough Feature ViewPort now has the Passthrough mode. This mode allows remote access (via modem) to a systems RS-232 devices. This is extremely helpful and time saving for diagnosing logic and mechanical problems. The Passthrough mode is fully functional with Crestron’s CNX control systems. System-to-System Communication over Ethernet System-to-system communication over Ethernet is possible using a "Virtual Communication Port" instead of a physical comm port.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Basic System Design Process Crestron’s Programming Design Kit Crestron recommends starting a control system design by taking advantage of the equipment lists and touchpanel layout pages in the Programming Design Kit DOC. 5277. This kit provides the necessary tools to help develop a carefully designed system by identifying what equipment is going to be controlled and in what manner. Design sheets allow a programmer to list all equipment and control devices.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Identify the equipment that is going to be controlled. Programmers should refer to the Device Identification List in the Programming Design Kit, Job Design Specification, or other documentation that lists equipment that is to be controlled. Determine how the equipment is going to be controlled. Knowing how the various pieces of equipment are going to be controlled is very important.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Contact Crestron Electronics, Inc. Telephone Numbers If you cannot locate specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning technical support team by calling: • In the US and Canada, call Crestron’s corporate headquarters at 1.888.CRESTRON [1.888.273.7876]. • In Europe, call Crestron International at +32.15.50.99.50. • In Asia, call Crestron Asia at +852.2341.2016. • In Latin America, call Crestron Latin America at +5255.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software ™ ® Installing SIMPL Windows System Requirements The PC where SIMPL™ Windows is to be installed should meet these minimum system requirements. • Windows 98/NT/XP Operating System • 64 MB RAM • 100 MB hard drive space • 450 MHz or faster Pentium processor • 640 x 480 or higher screen resolution Crestron Database Requirements Crestron is continually adding the latest equipment to the Crestron Database to ensure that the latest driver files are available.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Installing from the Crestron ControlCD The Crestron ControlCD is a design tool, packed full of all the latest software technical information, and program examples. Contact Crestron to obtain a copy. Crestron ControlCD Insert the Crestron ControlCD into the PC's CD ROM drive and select Run…from the Windows start menu. Type the letter for the CD-ROM drive and :\Setup. Follow the directions provided.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Select Add/Remove Select "Add/Remove Programs". The "Add/Remove Programs Properties" dialog box is displayed. Select SIMPL Windows and click on the Add/Remove… button. Add/Remove Programs Dialog Box Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software DOS Workshop Migration to SIMPL Windows Crestron has been working hard to develop easy-to use Windows-based programs for our customers. The link between Crestron systems hardware, panels, and controlled devices is Crestron software. The design and programming tools (VisionTools™ Pro-e and SIMPL™ Windows) are a unified and integrated software package that works with all Crestron hardware. Design the touchpanel with the integrated graphics tool, VT Pro-e.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows SpeedKey Users of the DOS Workshop are familiar with many of the previous symbol names. This knowledge works to the programmer’s advantage in SIMPL Windows, in the form of the SpeedKey feature. This option allows you a quick and easy method for inputting symbols into your program. Workshop users who are familiar with the names of their most-often-used symbols can key them very quickly, hence the name SpeedKey.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Keyboard Combination F1 F3 SHIFT-F4 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 SHIFT-F8 ALT- PLUS ("+") ALT-MINUS ("-") ENTER (twice) ALT-SHIFT-PLUS ("+") SHIFT-HOME SHIFT-END SHIFT-CLICK DELETE CONTROL-DELETE ALT-1 ALT-2 ALT-3 ALT-4 ALT-5 ALT-6 ALT-C ESCAPE TAB or Arrow Keys POWR/sequence CONTROL-T CONTROL-N CONTROL-M CONTROL-O CONTROL-S CONTROL-P CONTROL-X CONTROL-C CONTROL-V CONTROL-SHIFT-V CONTROL-Z CONTROL-F CONTROL-E CONTROL-SHIFT-E CONTROL-F4 ALT-Y ALT-P ALT-B Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Feature Comparison The Feature Comparison table presents a list and a brief description of the popular Workshop feature and the corresponding SIMPL Windows function.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Importing Workshop Programs Workshop programs can be imported to SIMPL Windows by turning them into a macro, importing, and converting back into a program. This requires removing all devices before turning the program into macro. In SIMPL Windows, import the macro and replace the devices that were removed. 1. Make a backup copy of the Workshop program. 2. In Workshop, remove all the net devices, convert to a CNRACK, and delete all the plug-in cards.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows ™ Software ® SIMPL Windows – Getting Started SIMPL Windows Applications SIMPL™ Windows is an all-encompassing application. It is comprised of several individual applications that interact to help users design, build, and program control systems. SIMPL Windows's main applications are Configuration Manager, Program Manager, Test Manager and ViewPort. SIMPL Windows also integrates with Crestron’s user interface design software, VisionTools™ Pro-e.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Opening SIMPL Windows Each time SIMPL Windows is opened the “Quick Access Window” appears and prompts users to select the first task. Quick Access Window The window asks you: "What do you want to do?" and presents four options: 1. Run SIMPL Windows Tutorial 2. Create a New Program 3. Open an Existing Program 4.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Select Edit | Preferences… This will display the “SIMPL Windows Preferences" window. Select the Directories tab and make sure the directory paths are correct. SIMPL Windows Preferences Dialog Box Click OK when all paths are correct. The system will pause for approximately thirty seconds while information is reloaded. Create A New Program New programs can be started in a variety of ways including: Selecting Create a New Program from the QuickAccess Window.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Program Header When a new program is started the "Program Header Information" window appears. It is important to complete all the information, as it will be printed out on the connection sheet. "Program Header Information" Window NOTE: Information entered into the Dealer Name and Programmer fields of the "Program Header Information" dialog box are recalled from program to program until SIMPL Windows is reloaded or upgraded.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Configuration Manager Accessing Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is where programmers will “build” the control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library. Configuration Manager can be opened several different ways. Opening Configuration Manager for a New Program After a new program is started and the program header has been completed, SIMPL Windows will display the “Configure?” window. Configure? Window Click Yes to open Configuration Manager.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Configuration Manager Navigation The Configuration Manager consists of four separate view windows (three of which are sub-windows of System Views). Configuration Manager Main Window Device Library The Device Library is the master list of hardware components available to “build” your control system. This list of devices allows programmers to select the hardware and drag and drop it into the Network System View.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Installation & Operations Guide – DOC. 5728C Local Control Panels: Plug-in cards that provide a button panel to a Control System. Network Control Modules: Devices that connect to the Cresnet network. Usually external devices. Plug-in Control Cards: Circuit boards that plug-in to an empty card slot in a control system or other device. Cards provide additional capability to a system.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Network System View When Configuration Manager is opened, Network System View prompts the user to begin by displaying the message: "Start by dropping a Control System here…". Network System View is where programmers start to “build” the system by dragging over a control system from the Device Library. Configuration Manager-Network Systems View Network System View allows programmers a graphical representation of the entire physical system.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Configuration Manager Button Bar The Configuration Manager Button Bar allows short cuts with only one mouse click. Configuration Manager Button Bar Start Start – "QuickAccess" Window The lightning bolt icon will display the "QuickAccess" window. New Program New Program New Program button will begin new programs with the "Program Header Information" window. Open Program Open The open folder icon will open an existing program.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Configuring the System The way systems are “built” is by dragging hardware from the Device Library and dropping it into Network Systems View. Start with a control system and add the necessary devices. The system devices should be identified in the design specification or the Device List from the Programming Design Kit. Refer to the Crestron ControlCD for compatibility and specifications.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Control System Ready for Additional Hardware SIMPL Windows guides programmers through the building process by continuously providing feedback via the cursor. SIMPL Windows will not allow programmers to install devices that are not compatible with the control system or other installed components. The incompatibility is communicated to the user when the cursor turns into a circle with a strike through it. SIMPL Windows will not allow a drop when the cursor in this state.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Cursor Displaying a Compatible Drop Replacing Devices Devices are replaced by selecting a new device, dragging it into Network System View, and dropping it on the device to be replaced. Replace CNRACK with CNMS SIMPL Windows will ask users to verify that a device is to be deleted. Click the appropriate button. Replace Device Confirmation Configure System Control Devices System control devices include plug-in control cards, network devices (NetDevices) and drivers.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Selecting Control Cards Configuration Manager will display the card in the slot it was dropped into. By clicking the right mouse button, users can delete the card or configure. For this example, choose Configure. Configure Plug-in Cards After selecting Configure, the “Device Settings” window is displayed. Several parameters of control cards can be configured. The Name tab allows users to change the name for easy identification (especially if multiple cards are used).
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Device Settings – CNXVTC-3 NetDevices These devices are configured in the Configuration Manager. Select the system control device and drag it into the control system. For this example a CT-3000 touchpanel is dropped into the NetDevices slot. Drop Network Devices into the NetDevice Slot Configuration Manager will display network devices as icons under the control system. Users may have to use the scroll bars to view all the icons.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Display of all NetDevices The NetDevices can be configured or deleted by selecting the icon and clicking the right mouse button. Configure NetDevices After selecting Configure, the “Device Settings” dialog box for the NetDevice will be displayed. Several parameters of the NetDevice can be configured. Name The name can be changed under the Name tab (this is recommended if there is more than one NetDevice of the same type).
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Net ID The Net ID tab displays the network ID of the particular NetDevice. Device Settings: Net ID Tab UI Project (for touchpanels only) The UI Project tab refers to the User Interface Project Name as given in VisionTools™ Pro-e. Touchpanel designs from Crestron’s VT Pro-e software can be referenced and brought into the SIMPL Windows program. Join numbers and buttons are brought in when a UI project is specified.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Device Settings: Chain Tab – Select Master After all the ‘slave’ panels have the ‘master’ Net ID set, select the ‘master’ touchpanel and view the Chain Tab. The Chain tab for the ‘master’ displays all the Net Ids that are chained to it. Device Settings: Chain Tab – Display Slaves The device icons will appear with chains across them. This is the visual confirmation that a touchpanel is chained to a ‘master’ panel.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Device Settings: Connection Sheet Tab Configure User Devices User devices include CD players, VCRs, lighting controls and anything else the end user interfaces with through the Crestron control system. These are usually the devices that are being controlled. Configuring an IR Controlled Device Example (SONY CPC-303ES CD player) Once installed, devices will need to be configured. For example, a device such as a SONY CPC-303ES CD player is controlled with IR signals.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software database is located in the User Devices folder of the Device Library. Click and drag the SONY CCP-303ES and drop it into IR Port A of the CNXIR-8 control card. Select Equipment to be Controlled and Drop into Appropriate Control Port Right mouse click on the equipment to configure the device settings or delete the device. For this example, select Configure. Right Click to Configure or Delete When Configure is selected the “Device Settings” window will be displayed.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Example-Serial Driver Configuration Much of the equipment in the A/V industry is controlled by serial communication standards like RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 for example. The control system specified for our design is a CNMSX-PRO which has a CNXCOM-6 control card installed from the factory. The CNXCOM-6 is a two-way serial card that supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485. Click on the CNXCOM-6 to display the six serial ports in Detail System View.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Right Click to Configure or Delete When Configure is selected the “Device Settings” window will be displayed. The Device Settings dialog box allows the programmer to configure certain parameters of each device, as well as record notes for the connection sheet report. Serial Devices have an additional tab for Serial Settings. Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity, Communication Standard, and Handshaking are all configured in the Serial Settings tab.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Deleting Devices Devices can be deleted from Configuration Manager by selecting them and clicking the right mouse button. Configuration Manager will display a choice box in which you can choose either Configure or Delete. Deleting a NetDevice Configuration Manager will ask if you are sure that you want to delete the selected device. Delete Prompt Users can also delete devices from the Configuration Manager’s System Device Tree.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software To Use AutoFill To initiate Auto Fill, select Project | Auto Fill Rack. It is important to remember that AutoFill cannot detect transmitters (IR nor RF) or one-way RF wireless touchpanels such as the ST-1550 (although it will detect two-way wireless touchpanels); nor does it detect User Devices. Therefore, after using AutoFill, make sure to manually configure these kinds of devices in the Configuration Manager.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows The Browse button will display a window where you can browse for a specific project file. Select the .prj (VTW) or .vtp (VT Pro-e) file and click Open. Select VisionTools Project Verify that the Project path is correct and click OK. Verify VisionTools Project Path This process will load the VisionTools project and automatically create touchpanel buttons, label signal names, and assign join numbers already specified in the VisionTools project.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Default Logic from Crestron Database Some driver files in the Crestron Database have a built-in logic. If one of these drivers is selected and dropped into a card port, Configuration Manager will display a Default Logic window. Default Logic Window The window asks if programmers want to load the default logic for the device. Additionally, the window may contain notes and recommendations depending on the particular device.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Program Manager Accessing Program Manager Program Manager is where programmers will “program” the control system by selecting symbols from the Symbol Library. Program Manager can be opened several different ways. Opening Program Manager for a New Program After a new program is started and the program header has been completed, SIMPL Windows will display the “Configure?” window.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Screen Navigation The Program Manager consists of three main viewing windows. Program Manager Symbol Library Due to the architecture of the Symbol Library, it is sometimes referred to as the Symbol Tree. 44 • Crestron SIMPL Windows The Symbol Library is a master list of every symbol and macro available for use in creating your control system program. The symbols are grouped by symbol type with each group is contained in its own folder.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software The three main folders are Logic Symbols, Crestron Macros, and User Macros. Symbol Library Program View Program View provides a tree type view of the program. Symbols that are selected from the Symbol Library are dropped into the Logic folder in Program View. The folders can be expanded/collapsed by clicking on the plus/minus (+/-) sign. Typical Program in Program View Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows The Signal List folder does not expand. Instead, double click on the folder to open the "Signal List" dialog box, shown below. This dialog box allows the user to search for, sort, and obtain routing details for selected signals. "Signal List" Dialog Box Search for a signal by entering its name in the What to Find field.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Show Signals of Type Field in the "Signal List" Dialog Box Select a signal from the list and click on the Details button at the top right corner of the dialog box to reveal the "Signal Detail for…" dialog box. Refer to the Signal Routing paragraph in the Programming Features chapter for routing details. Clicking the Details Button on the "Signal List" Dialog Box Detail View Detail View displays devices and symbols so the input and output signals are visible.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows "Enter New Bookmark Name" Window Enter a bookmark name and select OK. The bookmark will be added. Anytime it is necessary to return to the Detail View that was displayed when the bookmark was added, select Bookmark | bookmark name. World View Select View | World View to open a World View window. World View provides a map or overhead view of the current symbols in Detail View.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Virtual Workspace Signal Tray Select View | Signal Tray to open a Signal Tray area. The Signal Tray is a powerful holding tool for signals that have already been defined (named). It is a convenient place to store signals that are currently being used repeatedly. Signals are placed into the Signal Tray by dragging them from either the Signal List folder in Program View or the signal itself from Detail View. Signal Tray Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Program Manager Button Bar The Program Manager Button Bar provides powerful commands. Program Manager Button Bar Start Start – QuickAccess Window The lightning bolt icon will display the “QuickAccess" window. New Program New Program New Program button will begin new programs with the “Program Header Information" window. Open Program Open The open folder icon will open an existing program. Save Program Save The floppy disc icon is a shortcut for save.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Convert/Compile Convert/Compile Convert / Compile checks the program for errors and compiles. Transfer Program Transfer Program Transfer Program icon will transfers program to the control system. ViewPort ViewPort The ViewPort button launches the SIMPL Windows ViewPort. Test Manager Test Manager This button will begin Test Manager for testing and debugging of the program. Realtime monitoring of signal activity.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Symbols & Signals Symbol Properties Although each symbol serves a special purpose, all symbols share some basic properties. These properties are inputs, outputs, and parameters. Example: Analog Ramp Symbol Inputs Symbol inputs allow signals to be connected from other parts of the program. Depending upon the symbol type, the current state of the input signal(s) may affect one or more output signal(s).
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software A List of the Format Specifiers and the Corresponding Range Format (specifier) Range decimal (d) 0d - 65535d percentage (%) 0% - 100% 0s - 582s (single precision) 0s - 19,000,000s (double seconds (s) precision) hexadecimal (h) 0h - FFFFh 0t - 65535t ticks (t) (1 tick = 1/112.5 second) Legal String Syntax Strings can consist of a list of printable characters.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Of course, all of the above shortcuts can always be encoded with the \xZZ escape sequence. These shortcuts are provided because they are commonly used. For example, a common usage when sending multiple lines of text to an indirect text field is to use a Carriage Return between lines.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software "View/Enter Symbol Comment" window Enter a new descriptive name in the field at the top of the window. A check in the Show Extended Comment check box allows for an additional comment to be entered in the Extended Comments field. If unchecked, the Extended Comments field is removed from the window.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows The button press is the end-user’s request for a specific action. Therefore, the output signals of the user interface have to be named or “defined”. This way, each signal can be identified and routed properly. NOTE: Programmers who design touchpanels in VisionTools Pro-e can reference .vtp projects (UI Projects) when configuring touchpanels in Configuration Manager.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Entering Signal Name Using Logic Symbols Crestron recommends using Subsystems to keep the program organized and easy to modify. Programmers will typically use many symbols when programming in SIMPL Windows. Logic symbols allow programmers independent flexibility by offering many different ways to solve a control problem. Logic symbols can range from the very basic ones such as the AND, OR, or NOT symbols, to symbols designed for very special applications.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Locating a Symbol Although symbols are broken down into descriptive subfolders in the Symbol Library, it may still be difficult to locate a certain symbol. To alleviate such a problem, simply right mouse click within Symbol Library to reveal additional commands, as shown after this paragraph. Available Commands from a Right Mouse Click on Symbol Library Select Find to display the "Find a Symbol/Module in the Symbol Library" dialog box.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Available Commands from a Right Mouse Click on Symbol Library Placing a Symbol In Program View, double click on the symbol to display it in Detail View. Once in Detail View, the symbols signals can have names assigned and, if necessary, parameters defined. Double Click Symbol to Display Naming Signals Signal names are assigned in Detail View. The signal must be selected or highlighted before text can be entered.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows NOTE: Signals whose symbol label appears in [brackets] are optional and are not necessary for the symbol to operate. Subsystems Crestron recommends using subsystems. They are a simple way to organize programs for easy location of specific logic functions. They can be named for easy identification making future modification easier. To create a subsystem, select the Logic folder in Program View and choose Insert Subsystem from the right mouse menu.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software New Subsystem Displayed in Logic Folder Tree Programming with User Interfaces The heart of any well-designed control system is the user-interface. This is the link between the end-user and the control system itself. Crestron control systems offer an impressive array of user-interface options, from the top-of-the-line video touchpanels, to the cost-effective and simple wired button panels.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows the signal comes from depends upon what type of feedback is needed. The most basic type of feedback is called "momentary feedback". Momentary feedback causes the button to display in its feedback state only when the button itself is pressed. This type of feedback makes sense for functions that occur only while the button is pressed.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Volume Mute Toggled Feedback Indirect Text Indirect text is a feature where the particular text string that appears on a touchpanel button can change, depending on the signal state. For example, when the user touches the button to enable it the button might read “Power ON”, and when touched again to disable, it might read “Power OFF”. With the introduction of SIMPL Windows, touchpanel definitions now have built in text fields defined.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows TouchPanel UI Project in Detail View When VisionTools UI projects are used the touchpanel signals are defined automatically. Programmers can continue to use the definitions provided or rename the signals.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Steps to Select & Display a Macro To display the parameter routings of a macro, highlight the parameter, right mouse click, and select Show Routings (alternatively depress F2). The "Parameter Routings for" dialog box appears, example is shown after this paragraph. Example of "Parameter Routings for" Dialog Box Use this dialog box to determine how signals are routed through a macro. Use the Goto button to locate signal routing for a selected signal.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Crestron Macro and F1 Description User Macros Programmers can create their own macros and store them in the User Macros folder in the Symbol Library. Alternatively, programmers can import Crestron Macros, edit them to match their specific needs, and save them as a User Macro. Create a User Macro Create a User Macro by selecting File | New User Macro and complete the fields of the “Program Header Information” window.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Argument Definition is used by SIMPL Windows to create the macro file. It allows you to specify the inputs, outputs, and parameters of the macro, which will be available to the users of the macro. Only one Argument Definition is used per file. Conceptual Representation of a Macro The Argument Definition symbol will define how the macro’s symbol will appear in SIMPL Windows. Name all inputs, outputs, and parameters.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Saving a User Macro Once saved, User Macros are available for use in other programs. They reside in the User Macro folder in the Symbol Library. To use a macro, select and drag it into the Logic Folder that same way any other symbol is selected. The Macro as a Symbol Edit a Crestron Macro and Save as a User Macro Many Crestron Macros are available to programmers. These macros can be edited to function in a specific manner.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Save As Window It may be necessary to restart SIMPL Windows to have the edited macro show up in the User Macro folder. User Macros in Symbol Library Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Device Programming Information The purpose of this section is to provide programming information about various devices that can be added to a SIMPL Windows project. Serial Driver Programming Information Serial drivers in SIMPL Windows are used to control communications to Cresnet communication devices (e.g., ST-COM, CEN-COM, CNXCOM-2, CNCOMH-2, etc.) Not all devices support all of the above options.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows [RTS] [RTS] changes the state of the physical RTS pin on the associated COM port to high as long as the digital signal tied to this input is high. When the digital input drops low, the RTS line also drops low. If there is no explicit program control of RTS required, this input my be left out. NOTE: If explicit control is needed, the Hardware Handshake for this port must be set to NONE in Configuration Manager. [CTS] [CTS] is a digital output of the symbol.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Programming Features Signal Colors Signals are the elements used in your program to interconnect the various device and logic symbols that comprise your program. Signals can be one of three types: digital, analog, or serial. In SIMPL Windows the three signal types are color-coded as follows: Digital = Blue Analog = Red Serial = Green Other = Black NOTE: “Other” signals are neither digital nor analog. These black signals may indicate a combination of signals (e.g.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Signal Operations Navigating Symbol Inputs and Outputs You can easily navigate a given symbol by using the arrow keys. Move from input to output using the Tab key. Create New Signals Once a symbol input or output is assigned a signal name, a signal has been created. To create a new signal, assign a name to a symbol input or output: In Detail View 1. Double-click on an input or output arrow. A blinking cursor will appear. 2.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Enter Signal Name – Program View 4. Press Enter on your keyboard The signal is created! Notice that after a signal is created, it appears in the Signal List folder at the bottom of the Program Tree, in Program View. Selecting Signals Signal selection in SIMPL Windows follows two standard Windows conventions: the SHIFT key is used to select a bloc of signals directly above or below each other in an input or output column.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows In Program View 1. Navigate through the Program Tree until you find the signal, or locate it in the signal List folder at the bottom of the Program Tree. 2. Double-click the signal 3. Make your signal name modifications 4. Press Enter on your keyboard Rename Signal Globally SIMPL Windows makes it “simple” to rename signals globally. This changes the signal name while keeping the connections intact. The signal routings do not change only the signal name changes.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software 3. Locate the input or output folder where the signal is located. 4. Select the signal, and press the DELETE key. Replacing a Signal This operation is known as redefining a signal connection. It disconnects a given signal and connects a different signal in its place (by contrast, renaming a signal assigns a new name to a signal, while the signal itself remains the same). Redefinition of signals can occur from one symbol to another symbol, or within the same symbol.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Naming a Parameter In Detail View: The parameter field is always at or near the bottom of the signal body. 1. Locate this field, and double-click it. This causes a blinking cursor to appear. 2. Enter a parameter name. 3. Press Enter on the keyboard. For example, the Sequencer Select Symbol has one parameter, called size1, and therefore has one parameter field.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software I/O Grow Special I/O Grow requires you to manually create each new input, output, or signal you want. By comparison, I/O Grow Special allows you to specify how many new input/outputs you want, and they are created as a bloc, instantly and automatically. Increase Inputs, Outputs, or Parameters with I/O Grow In Program Manager: Activation of I/O Grow for certain symbols will cause a multiple I/O expansion. For example, the Touchpanel symbol expands 32 I/O pairs at a time.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows To clarify: you can delete signals in a bloc (remember, a signal is an input or output, once named), it is the actual inputs or outputs possessed by the symbol that cannot be deleted as a bloc. You can delete them individually, however, using Alt-. To Decrease Inputs, Outputs, or Input/Output Pairs In Program Manager: 1. Open the Logic Symbols folder, in the Symbol Library 2. Open your desired specific symbol folder 3. Place a symbol into Detail View 4.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software NOTE: SIMPL Windows will not allow you to connect a digital input, output, or signal to an analog input, output or signal, or vice-versa. Signal Routing The Signal Routing window displays the specific path between symbols that a signal takes in a given logic bloc. Every symbol a signal is connected to will appear in these two fields. Signal Detail Window The "Signal Detail" Window can be called up in either Program View or Detail View: Select a signal, and press F2.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows An Example Implementing the "Signal Detail for" Dialog Box Selecting the Open All Symbols button at any time while the "Signal Detail for" dialog box is open results in the opening of all symbols (having the selected signal) in Detail View. Auto-Increment the First Number If a signal name contains one or two numeric values, programmers can use AutoIncrement to increment the first number in signal names or the last number.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software How to Auto-Increment the First Number 1. Highlight a signal with a name that has a numeric component 2. Move your cursor to the signal below that signal, by pressing the down arrow once, or clicking the lower signal once 3. Press the SHIFT-F4 key. A new signal name will appear, identical to the first except for the first numeric, which will be one increment higher.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows 3. Press and hold your CONTROL key 4. Press your F4 key. A new signal name will appear, identical to the first except for the last numeric, which will be one increment larger, and the next input or output will be highlighted, ready for editing or copying. NOTE: To Auto-Increment both inputs and outputs, it must be done separately. First increment the inputs, then increment the outputs.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Append a Signal Suffix This function uses the Signal Suffix, which is a two-character suffix you can append to any output signal(s), to facilitate such things as signal tracking. Select Edit | Preferences and choose the General tab. Under Append Suffix Setup there are five key combinations available for use, allowing you to set shortcuts for five different signal suffixes; you can then track five different signals.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows SIMPL Windows ExampleBase The SIMPL Windows ExampleBase contains example SIMPL Windows files that support various hardware devices. The ExampleBase is available on the Crestron ControlCD in the directory called "SMW-SMPL". The same examples are also available from the EXAMPLES Library on the Crestron FTP site (www.crestron.com). New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Compile Programs Compiler Settings Prior to compiling it may be necessary to adjust the default compiler settings. In either Configuration Manager or Programming Manager select Edit | Preferences to open the "SIMPL Windows Preferences" dialog box. Click the Compiler Settings tab, as shown after this paragraph, to reveal the default settings.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows the generation of text file (.smp extension) during compilation. This file is a syntax listing of the program that is used by Crestron for debugging purposes. Show Signals without Destinations as Notices If checked, signals without destinations are reported as notices after compilation. Use this information to debug the program. If unchecked, signals without destinations are ignored and may be overlooked before the final compilation.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software The Compiler will run after the information boxes are answered. While running, the Compile Status window will be displayed. Compile Status When the compile process is complete, SIMPL Windows will display the "Compile Complete" dialog box. The box prompts the use to answer if the program should be transferred to the control system. Click the appropriate button.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Consider Commented Out Symbols and Devices If a project containing commented out symbols are devices is compiled, the "Commented out Symbols and/or Devices" dialog box appears, shown after this paragraph. "Commented out Symbols and/or Devices" Dialog Box The user has the option to continue or cancel. It is also possible to avoid this prompt during each compile. Simply check the box at the bottom of the dialog box.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Sharing Programs Copy Program This easy way of copying files in Zip format is a feature that can be used often to simplify the archiving, sharing, and e-mailing of SIMPL Windows programs. Starting with SIMPL Windows v1.22, a new Copy Program tool is available. Select Copy Program from the SIMPL Windows File menu to display the "Copy Program" dialog box. Enter a destination directory in the Copy Files to this directory field or use the Browse button to find one.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows To compress files using the Zip format, select the Compress Files using the Zip format to this file button and enter a destination file name or use the Browse button to replace an existing file. Once the destination directory/file is identified, select the Begin Copy button. The program will be copied. SIMPL Windows will confirm the copy by displaying the "Copy Program Complete" dialog box.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Test Manager Test Manager Overview Test Manager is the application for testing and debugging a SIMPL program. You can call the Test Manager from within SIMPL Windows, or you can launch it independently. Unless communication is over the Ethernet, a DB9 "straight through" serial cable is required in order for Test Manager to communicate with the control system.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Launching Test Manager Independent of SIMPL Windows Test Manager can be opened independently of SIMPL Windows by selecting Test Manager from the Windows Start Menu. Screen Navigation Test Manager’s three subwindows are resizable, as is the entire Test Manager window. Test Manager Trace Window The Trace Window will display all the signals in a program as they change state or value.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software of a program. As the digital signals selected change state or a selected analog* signal changes value, these signals will be displayed in the Status Window. This view presents programmers with the current state of the selected signals. Digital, serial, and analog signals can be selected anytime for monitoring in this window. When debugging a large program, it is sometimes useful to have multiple sets of signals for observation.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Set Watch Signals that are going to be tested have to be identified with the Set Watch command. This command will identify specific signals that the user selects for Test Manager to test and debug. Select the signals to be tested in either Program View or Detail View. Set Watch in Program View In Program View, select the signal by clicking on it. Use the right-mouse button to display the command menu and select Set/clear Watch.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Set Watch in Detail View In Detail View, select the signal(s) by clicking on it. Multiple signals can be selected when activating Set Watch in the Detail View. Use the Shift or Ctrl keys for multiple selections. Use the right-mouse button to display the command menu and select Set Watch. Select Signals The selected signal names will be displayed in bold as a visual verification that the Set Watch is assigned to the signal.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Begin Testing with Test Manager Launch Test Manager from either the button bar or the tools menu. Test Manger Checking Baud Rates If Test Manager cannot communicate with the control system, a warning box will display “No Communications with rack”. No Communication with System NOTE: The control system always runs the last uploaded version of the program. Changes made to a program are not reflected by the control system until the new program is compiled and uploaded.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Test Manager Begin to test by selecting touchpanel buttons or perform function that requires the selected signal(s) to change value. Signal transitions are displayed in the Trace Window. Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Test Manager – signal transitions Test Manager makes it easy to force signal transitions. There are four signal buttons on Test Manager’s button bar that allow users to force signal transitions. Assert button De-assert button Pulse High Pulse Low The Assert button forces a signal high. The De-assert button forces a signal low. This button pulses a signal high. This button pulses a signal low. Another tool that is accessed by the button bar is the Time Stamp.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software ViewPort Viewport Overview The Viewport utility is a broad-based mechanism that accomplishes multiple system tasks, primarily via an RS-232 or TCP/IP connection between the control system and a PC. It is used to observe system processes, upload new operating systems and firmware, change system and network parameters, and communicate with network device consoles, among many other tasks. Viewport can also function as a terminal emulator for generic file transfer.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS) enabled. Software handshaking (XON/XOFF) not enabled. For a TCP/IP connection, enter the IP address of the control system in the Fixed text field to connect to the control system automatically when Viewport is launched. Alternatively, choose Prompt on Connect to specify the IP address each time a new connection is established.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Viewport: File Menu Save Current Buffer The Save Current Buffer command saves incoming data to an ASCII text file (the Viewport buffer holds roughly 10K of data). Browse to the desired directory, enter a name for the file (it will have a .cap extension) and click Save. Log Incoming Data to File The Log Incoming Data to File command writes incoming data to an ASCII .log file.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Local Echo When Local Echo is enabled, any command issued to the COM port will also be displayed in Viewport. Display in Hex Mode When Display in Hex Mode is enabled, all incoming and outgoing data is displayed in hexadecimal notation. When Display in Hex Mode is not enabled, data is displayed in ASCII format. CR to CR/LF (Outgoing) Many devices use the ASCII newline character (CR/LF) as a command delimiter.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software The Always Interpret CR, LF, and TB option interprets carriage returns, line feeds, and tabs as Viewport-specific commands, and the characters themselves will not be displayed. Standard Characters pertains to characters with values between 20 hex and 7E hex. These can be displayed either in ASCII (click the Normal check box) or hexadecimal notation. High Characters pertains to characters with values above 7E hex.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Number of data bits = 8. Number of stop bits = 1. Hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS) enabled. Software handshaking (XON/XOFF) not enabled. TCP/IP Connection For TCP/IP, enter the IP address of the control system in the Fixed text field to connect to the control system automatically whenever Viewport is launched. Alternatively, choose Prompt on Connect to specify the IP address each time a new connection is established.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Viewport screen set to default size and position. Split Window mode is turned off. Font = Terminal (9 pt). Local Echo is enabled. Display in Hex Mode is disabled. Show Program Load Output is disabled. Character Mappings are set to defaults. CR to CR/LF is enabled. Sound is enabled. Destructive Backspace is enabled. Auto Baud Search is enabled.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Check Ops Version The Check Ops Version command displays the current version of the operating system (Ops) as well as the date that the operating system was uploaded.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software In X Series processors, the contents of the mailbox is deleted whenever a new program is uploaded to the control system, or a new file is saved to the mailbox. In 2 Series processors, the contents of the mailbox is deleted only when a new file is saved to the mailbox; uploading a new program will not erase the file.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Viewport: Functions Menu The Functions menu consists of commands for resetting and restarting the system, and for specifying control system and touchpanel settings. CNX/CN Series Soft Reset The Soft Reset command restarts the program that is currently loaded in the control system's working memory, or RAM. Hard Reset The Hard Reset command loads the program that is in permanent memory, or flash PROM, into RAM. This will overwrite whichever program was previously in RAM.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Show SIMPL+ Memory Usage In X Series control systems only, the Show SIMPL+ Memory Usage command displays the "tasks" list, which is the list of SIMPL+ tasks/processes running in the control system. The data includes the amount of memory being used by each SIMPL+ module, in the following format: The ROM column represents how much permanent memory the module is using in the control system. A module is stored only once.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Program Reset The Program Reset command restarts the program that is currently stored in memory. If programs exist both in internal and Compact Flash memory, the program in Compact Flash will be loaded. Otherwise, the program in internal memory is loaded. Use the console command "CFAUTORUN ON/OFF" to control the actions of the control system when a Compact Flash card is inserted into a running system.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software General Send Break The Send Break command issues a break command to the COM port. Another way to issue the break command in Viewport is to press . A break key is used to tell a computer to halt, or break out of, whatever it is doing. On most PCs, for instance, pressing the or key while holding down the key issues the break command.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows There are two ways to create an IP Table. The first method is to specify the IP addresses in Configuration Manager (this will create a "default" IP Table): Double-click each Ethernet device to display the Device Settings dialog box and click the IP Net Address tab. Set a new IP ID, if desired, and then enter the IP address in the Default IP Address text fields.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software The IP ID of a device can only be changed in the Device Settings dialog box in Configuration Manager. It cannot be changed in Viewport. Once the IP Table has been uploaded to the control system its entries can be modified or removed: To view the IP Table that is currently loaded in the control system, click Retrieve Current IP Table from Control System. All the entries will be displayed in the IP Table editor, preceded by a icon.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows To save the contents of the IP Table editor to a file, select Save to Disk, browse to the desired directory, name the file and click Save. To retrieve IP Table data that has been saved to disk, click Load from Disk, browse to the file and click Open. To upload the IP Table to the control system, click Send IP Table to Control System.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software First select the Net ID of the transceiver, then select the desired RF channel. To verify the new channel, click Report Network Devices on the Diagnostics menu. Put touchpanel into Setup Mode/Calibrate Mode To bring a network touchpanel into setup mode or calibrate mode, simply enter the Net ID of the panel and click OK. To bring all touchpanels on the network into setup or calibrate mode, enter "FF" as the Net ID.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows modules, then the SIMPL+ check box will also be enabled. Select one or both check boxes and then click Send Program to begin the transfer. With X Series processors, click Make Permanent to load the program to permanent memory (flash PROM). This will overwrite the previous contents of flash PROM. (The 2 Series does not require the Make Permanent command.) With 2-Series processors, choose where the program will be sent: Internal Flash or Compact Flash.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Send Web Pages The Send Web Pages command uploads Web pages to X Series and 2 Series control systems, both of which can provide Web server functionality in e-Control applications. You can create e-Control Web pages using either the Crestron SDK (software developer's kit) or VisionTools Pro-e. With X Series control systems, the Web server is a built-in component of the CNXENET+ card; with 2 Series control systems, the Web server is built into the control processor itself.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows When a card with Web pages in the \HTML directory is inserted into a running control system, the new pages will only be immediately activated if CFAUTORUN is enabled. Otherwise, the console command WEBINIT must be issued to activate the new pages. Send Generic Files (2 Series only) The Send Generic Files command transfers files to a specified directory in the control system. Before sending files, the target directory must be open.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software In X Series control systems the size of the mailbox is fixed, whereas in the 2 Series (and pre-X Series) the size varies depending on the amount of memory left over after the SIMPL Windows program has been uploaded. To display the current capacity of the mailbox in kilobytes click Get Available Mailbox Size on the Diagnostics menu. This will also display the name of any file that is currently being stored in the mailbox.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows With the 2 Series processor, simply browse to the .cuz file and click Open to start the transfer. With the X Series processor, the Current text fields display the version numbers of the various files that are currently loaded in the control system. These version numbers often differ from each other since some files, such as Monitor ROM, are rarely updated whereas other files, such as the operating system, are updated more often. Browse to the .
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software a "b" file. Choose the "a" file; Viewport will automatically retrieve the "b" file during the upload. Load Network Device The Load Network Device command uploads firmware upgrades to network devices. These updates are contained in .upg files, although in many cases upgrades must be extracted from .zip files. Updates are obtained from the Crestron Web site (registration is required).
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows module translates the serial protocol used by the third party device into standard Crestron digital, analog and serial signals. Browse to the SIMPL+ directory containing the .csz file, select it and click Open to begin the transfer. Viewport: Remote Menu The Remote menu provides options for communicating with remote systems via modem, RS-232 or TCP/IP. Modem The Modem submenu provides options for connecting via modem to a computer or control system.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software address to the list of entries. To change an entry, select it and click Modify; to remove an entry, select it and click Delete. Use the Copy command to make minor modifications to an entry without need to re-type all the information. To connect to an IP address, select it and click Connect. Some IP addresses (usually hosts on the Internet) have associated domain names. The DNS Lookup command retrieves the domain name, if any, of the current IP address.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows For modem to modem communication, point to Modem on the Remote menu, and then click Dial. Enter the number of the local PC and click OK. For Ethernet communication, point to TCP/IP on the Remote menu, and then click Connect. Enter the IP address and port number of the local PC and click Connect. When communication is established, the Viewport screen on the remote PC will appear just as if a direct connection existed with the control system.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Viewport Shortcut Keys Shortcut Key Viewport Function Alt+X Ctrl+Insert Ctrl+Shift Alt+C Alt+L Alt+H Alt+W Alt+D Alt+B F5 F3 F4 F7 Alt+R F9 F10 Exit Copy Paste Clear Data Local Echo Display in Hex Mode Split Window Communication Settings Establish Communications Check Operating System Version Report Plug-in Control Cards Report Network Devices Report Program Information Identify Transmitter ID Soft Reset (X Series) Hard Reset (X Series) Program Reset (2 Series) Send Br
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Network Analyzer Overview The Crestron Network Analyzer is an application designed for advanced users. It is intended to be a diagnostic tool used to identify problems within a network. Crestron Network Analyzer The Crestron Network Analyzer has been developed to assist system programmers and installation technicians in diagnosing electrical problems in the systems network wiring.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Starting Network Analyzer Network Analyzer is started from the Windows Start Menu. Click on and select Programs | Crestron | SIMPL Windows. Locate Network Analyzer in the SIMPL Windows group of icons and open it by double clicking on it. Network Analyzer will display an empty window as shown below. Network Analyzer Communication Settings Network Analyzer needs to communicate with the system control processor (rack).
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Select Desired Port Settings Opening Existing Files Network Analyzer files are stored with a CNA extension. To open existing files select File | Open (alternatively Ctrl+O). Network Analyzer will display the "Open" file window. Select the desired file and click Open. Open an Existing CNA File Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Acquiring New Data To acquire new data to review select File | Acquire (alternatively Ctrl+A). Network Analyzer prompts users for the network ID of the device from which data is to be acquired. In the data field of the "Select Network ID" dialog box enter the desired Net ID. Click the OK button to proceed. Provide Net ID When the proper data is acquired, the Network Analyzer will display graphs plotting voltage levels against time (in milliseconds).
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Network Analyzer Graphs Voltage (V) The graphs displayed by Network Analyzer display voltage level from -5V to 10V on the Y axis Time (ms) The time sample runs from 0 to 6.55ms. along the X axis. Labels The blue "Y" represents the wire labeled "Y" in a cresnet network. The red "Z" represents the wire labeled "Z" in a cresnet network. Background Colors The gray area of the graph represents when the control processor (rack) is commanding the network.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows short circuit between the Z line and either power or ground in the network wiring. To verify if this problem is due to a faulty network driver, disconnect all network wires from your control system and repeat the test. If you receive this message again, you have a problem with your control system. If not, there is a probable short circuit in your network wiring.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software "Z voltage is too high on transmit" Description The highest voltage on the Z line must not exceed 6.88 volts during transmit. Possible Cause This problem can be caused by a faulty network driver in the control system, by a short circuit between the Z line and power in the network wiring, or by a break in the ground line. To verify if this problem is due to a faulty network driver, disconnect all network wires from your control system and repeat the test.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows "Delta Y on receive is too small" Description The difference between the maximum voltage on the Y line and the minimum voltage on the Y line must be > 0.94 volts during receive. Possible Cause This problem can be caused by a faulty network driver in the selected network device, by the physical length of the Y line being too long, by the gauge of the network wire being too high, by a break in the power line, by a break in the Y line, or by the Y and Z lines being swapped.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software voltage on the Y line (delta y) must be within 25% of the difference between the maximum voltage on the Z line and the minimum voltage on the Z line (delta z) during receive. That is, delta y must not be 25% greater than delta z and delta z must not be 25% greater than delta y. Possible Cause This problem can be caused by a faulty network driver in the selected network device, or by a problem in the network wiring.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows "Z voltage is too low on receive" Description The lowest voltage on the Z line must be greater than -1.25 volts during receive. Possible Cause This problem can be caused by a faulty network driver in the selected network device or by a short circuit between the Z line and ground in the network wiring.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software ™ Crestron e-Control Ethernet Communications Crestron is now supporting Ethernet communications with the 2 Series and CNX generation control systems. Crestron e-Control™ support includes: • System-to-system communication • Allowing your web-browser or custom Visual Basic application to act like a Crestron touchpanel using Crestron e-Control Software Development Kit (SDK). • Control of Ethernet-enabled Crestron devices (CEN models), such as the CEN-IO.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Control via a Visual Basic application requires the CNX Gateway, but does not require a web server. For more detailed information, refer to the SDK documentation. Manuals in Adobe Acrobat format are provided on the CD ROM supplied with the SDK. Hardware Preparation – CNMSX-AV and Pro Follow these steps to enable Ethernet communications in your CNX control system: 140 • Crestron SIMPL Windows 1. Install the Direct Processor Access (DPA) card into the CNMSX.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Hardware Preparation – CEN-IO If you are working with the CEN-IO network interface device, follow these steps to enable CIP communications in your CEN-IO. This will allow the CEN-IO to communicate directly to a CNX control system, or directly to a browser or Visual Basic application using the Crestron e-Control Software Development Kit (SDK). NOTE: This hardware preparation is also valid for other Ethernet-enabled Crestron devices (CEN models). 1.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Drag-n-Drop DPA Card Ethernet devices that are addressed by the control system may have their IP addresses set either in the SIMPL Windows program or through the ViewPort with a PC. Just as each Cresnet device is assigned a Cresnet ID, e.g. 03 through FE, to be used when programming, an Ethernet device is assigned an IP ID which also may range from 03 through FE.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Select IP.ID and Enter IP Address Changing IP Addresses without Changing the Program When your SIMPL Windows program is compiled, the compiler makes an "IP Table" consisting of the IP IDs and the IP addresses that were entered in for the various Ethernet devices added to the program. During upload, you can choose whether to load this IP table or whether to use the IP table that already exists in the control system.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows You are now able to modify or delete existing entries as well as add new ones. When you have made all the changes necessary, you can save the new table to disk and/or load it back into the control system. Once you have made these changes, be careful not to overwrite the IP table in the control system the next time you upload the program (unless the addresses in your program supercede those in the current IP table).
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Drag-n-Drop Ethernet Control Module – Virtual Communication Port In the Program Manager, connect the transmit and receive serial signals from the Intersystem Communications symbol to the transmit and receive terminals of the Virtual Comm Port symbol. Connect Signals One restriction is that the IP IDs of the Virtual Comm Ports (VCP) of any two communicating control systems must match.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Crestron e-Control SDK The Crestron e-Control SDK is a separately purchased Software Development Kit (SDK) that enables computers to behave like Crestron touchpanels. These "virtual" touchpanels can consist of HTML pages viewed in a browser (WebControl) or may be a stand-alone application written in a language such as Visual Basic or Visual C++ (ActiveCNX).
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Front Panel Editor Front Panel Overview Crestron’s CNX technology is available in the CNMNX-PRO and the CNRACKX/-DP control systems. These systems have a programmable front button panel. The CNX front panels are programmed with certain diagnostic, testing, and network device information. The menus under the PANEL soft button are user defined and can be designed in the SIMPL Windows Front Panel Editor. NOTE: Certain areas of the Front Panel require a password.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Front Panel Editor Front Panel Editor Buttons In Front Panel Editor there is no button bar however; there are six time saving buttons in the Pages section. Page Buttons The Add button will display the "Add Page" dialog box. Enter a new page name. "Add Page" Dialog Box The Copy button will display the "Copy Page" dialog box. Enter new page name and the selected page will be copied and given the new name.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software "Copy Page" Dialog Box The Delete button will delete the selected page. Delete the Selected Page The Rename button displays the "Rename Page" dialog box. Enter the new page name. "Rename Page" Dialog Box The Import button displays a folder/file window. Select a front panel program to import. Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Select File to Import The Set First button rearranges the pages in the Pages area by positioning the selected page at the top of the list. Front Panel Editor Programming The Front Panel Editor is programmed from Crestron with diagnostic and network device information. Using Front Panel Editor, programmers can edit or create additional functions for the front panel. The CNX front panel is a user interface integrated with the control system.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Adding Pages To start programming a CNX Front Panel, follow the directions the editor displays when it is first opened by selecting a page from the page list or, if this is a new program, add a new page. Front Panel Display Select the Add button and enter a name for the new page. It is a good idea to use descriptive page names or include numbers for easy identification. After entering a page name, click OK.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Edit Panel Object The object will be displayed on the panel. Since the object type is Text Object, the field box is black in accordance with the Legend. Objects can be moved around the display by holding the left mouse button (the pointer will become a crosshair) and dragging. Since this object is a heading that does not require jumps to other pages via the function buttons, it is placed in the top row of the display.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Objects added to the bottom line of the display can have page jumps or logic programming in SIMPL Windows that cause specific events to occur. These objects are initiated by pressing the function button that is associated with it (this is the button below the objects field. Add additional objects to the page by selecting Page | Add/Edit Object or double clicking in the display area where the object is to appear. Place objects over the appropriate function buttons.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Select Appropriate Page Jump Select the Simulate check box. This will make the Front Panel Editor simulate a real CNX front panel. The function buttons will be enabled only if a page jump is defined. Click on the first panel button. Selecting a Function Button 154 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Clicking the first button will display the page that was assigned to this page jump. In this example, the VCR button displays Page2-VCR Control. The display is clear because Page2-VCR Control has been named but no objects have been added at this point.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Entering Digital Join Number and Active Text In this example, “play” is assigned digital channel (join number) 1 and active text “PLAY” is entered. When the panel button associated with digital channel 1 (the VCR button) is pressed, the active text will be displayed as a visual cue that the button is pressed. Digital channels are also referred to as “join numbers”. Join numbers are numeric identifiers assigned to an object or button.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Synchronize Signals-Displayed in Detail View Programmers can close Front Panel Editor and continue connecting signals in SIMPL Windows. Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows ™ Software ® SIMPL Windows Menu Definitions Configuration & Program Manager This section will provide definitions for the Configuration Manager and Program Manager menus.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Edit Ctrl+X Ctrl+C Ctrl+V Ctrl+ Shift+ Ctrl+F Find Symbol in Program… Find Next Symbol in Program F3 Find Symbol in Library… Cut Copy Paste Paste Special… Auto Increment Last Auto Increment First Auto Decrement Last Auto Decrement First Connect Input to Output Append Suffix 1 Append Suffix 2 thru 5 Append Suffix with Prompt Preferences… Communications… 160 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Cut Selection to Clipboard Copy Selection to Clipboard Paste Object in Clipboard P
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software View Arrange Icons Cascade Tile Vertical Tile Horizontal Tile to Virtual Workspace Auto Tile Vertical Auto Tile Horizontal Individual Detail Zoom Global Detail Zoom Close All Symbol Details Detail Font… Expand All Collapse All Expand Current Node Collapse Current Node Refresh Reload Symbol Library from Disk Toolbar Status Bar Signal Tray World View Limited Symbols Mode Symbol Library Program View Toggle Both Next Pane Previous Pane Installation & Operations Guide – DOC
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Project Displays Program Header Information Window Automatically Configures control system Auto Fill Rack so it does not have to be done manually.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Online Support Connect to the Crestron Website See New Crestron Products and Check Out Upcoming Events Crestron Online What's New Program Manager Right Mouse Click Menus Symbol Library Adds Selected Symbol to the End of the Logic Folder Contents Adds Selected Symbol to a Subsystem Locate and Drag Symbol from Symbol Library to Detail View Edit selected user module Import selected Crestron module to edit and save as a user module Provides Help on the Selected Symbol Add
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Detail View Ctrl+R Opens "Edit Symbol Comment" Dialog Box Locates the Symbol in the Program Tree F9 Opens the "Replace Substrings" Dialog Box Alt+F1 Comments a Symbol Out of the Compile Comment Out Process Ctrl+F4 Removes Selected Symbol from Detail Close Detail View F7 Sizes Window to Height of Symbol Size to Fit Height Shift+ Sizes Window to Width of Symbol Size to Fit Width F7 Prompts User to Verify Deletion of a Delete Symbol Symbol Alt+ Inserts Signal or parameter (De
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Page Add New or Edit Existing Object Delete Selected Object Center Selected Object Add/Edit Object Delete Object Center Object Test Manager File Open Save Program Save Incoming Data Exit Ctrl+O Open a SIMPL Windows SMW file or a SIG file Ctrl+S NOT IMPLEMENTED AT THIS TIME Save All Data in the Incoming Data Window to a User Specified File Exit Test Manager Edit Copy Clear Incoming Data Port Settings Ctrl+C Copy Selected Data in the Incoming Data Window to the Clipboa
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Trace Window Pause Trace Clear Add Signal to Status Window Exclude Signals from Trace Window… Trace All Signals Trace Only Signals in Status Window Macro Trace On Macro Trace Off Alt+P Suspends Incoming Signal transitions in the Trace Window Alt+C Clear All Signal Transitions from the Trace Window Add Selected Signals in the Trace Window to the Status Window Do Not Trace These Signals Show All Signal Transitions Show only the Transitions of Signals that are in the Status
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software ViewPort File Save Current Buffer Exit Saves the Contents of the Outgoing Data or Incoming Data Buffers Alt-X Closes the Serial or Ethernet Port and Exits Edit Ctrl+ Copies Selected Data to the Clipboard Insert Shift+ This Command has a Dual Function: It Sends Data Out of Paste Insert the Current Serial or Ethernet Port to a Connected Device and Pastes the Selected Data into the Outgoing Data Buffer Clear Data Alt+C Clears the Contents of the ViewPort Window Copy Setup
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Diagnostics Establish Communications (Find Rack) Check Operating System Version Report Plug-in Control Cards Report Network Devices Alt+B Checks for a Control System at Various Baud Rates F5 Displays the Version Number of the Operating System (OPS) F3 Report All Modules Present on the System Reports All Network Devices Present on the System F7 Reports Information About the Program Report Program Currently Loaded in the Control System Information Displays the Amount of Sp
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Functions Resets the Control System Without Changing the Contents of its Working F10 Resets the Control System and Transfers Hard Reset the Programming from Non-Volatile Memory to Working Memory Reboot Rack with the OPS Present in ROM Boot from ROM Reboots the Control System's Monitor Cold Reboot Erases the Permanent Memory Image Erase Permament Memory Stored in the FLASH PROM Erases the SIMPL+ Directory Stored in the Erase SIMPL+ Directory FLASH PROM Alt+K Sends Break Ch
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows File Transfer Send Program Send Touchpanel Send File to Mailbox… Get File from Mailbox… Load NVRAM from file… Save NVRAM to file… Update Control System… Update Operating Update Monitor ROM… Update Touchpanel Firmware… Load Network Device… Alt+P Transfers Program to the Control System Alt+T Sends Touchpanel (.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Remote Modem Dials Local Modem to Connect to Another Modem (the Remote Modem Would Normally be the Rack Modem) Disconnects the Modem Open Phone Book to Keep a Record of Phone Numbers and Comments Sends Initialization String to the Control System Modem Dial Hang-up Phone Book… Initialize Rack Modem TCP/IP Temporary Connection to an IP Address Disconnect Connection to Current IP Address Connect Disconnect and return to default settings Wait for Connection Wait for TCP/I
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows SIMPL+ Menus This section provides a list of SIMPL+ menu options, short cuts and definitions.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Help Help Topics About SIMPL+ Lists Help Topics Displays Program Information (Version, Date) SIMPL+ Right Mouse Click Menus SIMPL+ has right mouse click menus available in the Document window, Output window, and in the application workspace.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows SIMPL+ Software ™ SIMPL+ Overview NOTE: SIMPL+ is only available with 2 Series processors and the CNMSX (Pro or AV). SIMPL+ is included in this SIMPL Windows to further extend the programming power of SIMPL Windows. SIMPL+ gives programmers the ability to add their own symbols to the Crestron language. The symbol can perform as much or as little of the SIMPL program as desired. SIMPL+ is a procedural programming language similar to 'C' or BASIC.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Accessing SIMPL+ A new SIMPL+ program is started by selecting File | New SIMPL+… from SIMPL Windows. The SIMPL+ Editor will be displayed. SIMPL+ Start Screen New SIMPL+ programs are saved as .usp files and reside in the User SIMPL+ folder. Crestron prepared SIMPL+ programs can be imported by selecting File | Import Crestron SIMPL+. Choose the .csp file to import and click Open. SIMPL+ Example: Checksum 176 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Installation & Operations Guide –DOC.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software SIMPL+ Programming Text Colors Green – comment Blue – keyword Black - regular text Red – strings Gray - compiler directives / / This Program begins Here… FUNCTION, STRING sum : = 0 This is a string #DEFINE_CONSTANT My Const 25 Saving and Compiling SIMPL+ Files From SIMPL+ While in the SIMPL+ application, click the Save button or select Save from the File menu.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows SIMPL+ New File Template A template is provided when File | New is selected. The template offers several definition headings in each section. Headings that are not used should be deleted.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Symbol Card File SIMPL (Symbol Intensive Master Programming Language) is Crestron's programming language, designed for easy implementation of your control system requirements. The primary objects used in SIMPL are called symbols; they are the fundamental building blocks of the SIMPL language. Each symbol has a specific set of operations it performs.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software SIMPL Windows Errors SIMPL Windows Errors Defined The following is a list of various error messages SIMPL Windows may display: Device Library Error Information about Crestron hardware is stored in a file known as the "device library". The file, iodev.tio, is installed in the same folder as SIMPL Windows itself. If there are any reported errors in reading the file, or in finding it, re-install SIMPL Windows.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows report them to Crestron along with a description of what you were doing when they occurred, and a saved version of your program both before and after the problem occurred. Errors of this kind should be quite rare, and most DO NOT affect the ability to use your program, but simply reflect errors in disposing of older information that is no longer needed.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Autofill fails if: 1. There is no communication between the control system and the PC. Check your cabling. Check the serial port settings for baud rate, parity, etc. Go to the Viewport and select "Check Ops" and watch to see if there is communication established there. 2. The control system that you have selected is different than the actual control system. 3.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Similarly, the device library and symbol library also are updated, and SIMPL Windows files must be opened by the same or later versions, or risk containing undefined devices or symbols. Similarly, the Crestron macro collection and user macro collection should contain all of the macros that are used in the SIMPL Windows program. If not, a placeholder macro is used, and the connections are preserved, but the program cannot be successfully compiled.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Compiler Errors Defined ERROR (CMCVT101) This program has no signals – cannot create C:\ANYDEALER\SIMPL\MYJOB\A12345.BIN For a program to do something useful, it must have at least one signal defined. A program with no signals can’t do anything and therefore the compiler cannot produce a valid binary file. WARNING (CMCVT102) Signal “SIGNAL_NAME” has no driving source.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows NOTICE (CMCVT106) Invalid Escape Sequence "\Q" detected in S-1, Prompt "string". An escape sequence starts with the \ character. Valid escape sequences are (the notation \x following the explanations are the character(s) the escape sequence actually produces).
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software NOTICE (CMCVT108) Parameter 1000s Exceeds Single Precision (65535, 100%, FFFFh, 582s) in S-1, Prompt “time”. Single precision parameter values can be expressed in raw numbers, percentages, hex, or time, but they are limited to the above values. SIMPL Windows checks parameters for valid ranges so in practice this error message should never appear. WARNING (CMCVT109) Required NVRAM Size exceeds 64K. Symbols can only address NVRAM values 16 bits long.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows NOTICE (CMCVT112) Could not create Signal Table file C:\ANYDEALER\SIMPL\MYJOB\A12345.SIG The .SIG file could not be opened for write. Generally this happens if another application currently has the file open for write or there is no disk space left. NOTICE (CMCVT113) No data defined for S-1 Serial I/O str1, skipping A signal name was typed on the input to a Serial I/O symbol or a Serial Driver symbol, but no data was typed in for the symbol to trigger.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software FAILURE (CMCVT118) Unable to allocate Initialization Memory In practice this error is rare, and is issued if the compiler cannot allocate initialization memory. WARNING (CMCVT119) No rack was defined, assuming CNRACK. The rack type must be specified so that the output binary file may be written in the proper format. If no rack is specified, the compiler assumes a particular rack model. WARNING (CMCVT120) Function PLAY referenced by driver C:\CRESTRON\USERDB\MYDRIVER.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows WARNING (CMCVT125) Illegal Hex Character “\xFZ” in S-1, prompt “string” Hexadecimal constants are specified as \x followed by two valid hex digits. Valid hex digits are 0-9 and A-F. If you want to specify single digit hex constants (i.e., B), you should write \x0B not \xB. NOTICE (CMCVT126) Signal “SIGNAL_NAME” in Macro S-1 (Macro name C:\MYMACROS\FLYLOGO.UMC) has no driving source.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software ERROR (CMCVT131) Number of Analog Signals exceeds system capacity A given Cresnet system has certain limitations. If the compiler detects that one of these limitations has been exceeded, one or more of these messages may be issued. The status that comes up at the end of the compile will have the particular limitation flagged with a “*” in front of the message. ERROR (CMCVT132) Required NVRAM exceeds system capacity. A given Cresnet system has certain limitations.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows NOTICE (CMCVT136) End of string encountered without finding \] for partial macro substitution in S5 (prompt string) in Macro S-1 (Macro File C:\cresvss\usrmacro\replacements.umc) When performing a partial substitution for a macro, the parameter name must be prefaced by the escape sequence \[ and suffixed with the escape sequence \]. This error results if the programmer did not give the trailing \] sequence.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software NOTICE (CMCVT141) Symbol S-1 is not supported, ignoring. The GENERIC symbol is no longer supported since support for the DOS compiler was removed. If you have a GENERIC symbol in your program that you wrote in an older version of SIMPL Windows (1.18.01 and below), remove the GENERIC and add the symbol to your program from the Symbol Library. NOTICE (CMCVT142) Symbol S-2 in Macro S-5 (Macro file C:\CRESTRON\SIMPL\USRMACRO\MYMACRO.UMC) is not supported, ignoring.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows NOTICE (CMCVT147) Symbol S-1 in macro S-5 (Macro file c:\crestron\usrmacro\mymacro.umc) is not supported in this control system, ignoring. All of the control systems do not support all of the available symbols, some symbols are excluded. When a macro is created, there is no particular control system that it is being designed for, so all symbols are allowed.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software useful for holding results at runtime (such as storing intermediate computational results for use later on in the program), but their results do not persist between powerdowns.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Symbol Cross Reference: Workshop – SIMPL Windows Symbol Cross Reference Table This reference table is alphabetized by the Workshop symbol name. Symbols A-C Symbol Cross Reference Table Workshop/SpeedKey SIMPL Windows Type #PAD A/D ABUFFER AFLIP AND ASCII Serial Decoder ASTEP ASUM BARCO.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Symbols D-M Symbol Cross Reference Table (continued) D/A DATE$ DEBOUNCE DECADE DECODE DEFARGS DELAY DFF DIVMOD DPM DRAM DSUM DUPLE EQU FP GATHER GENERIC GV7K HMV IEEE2CNET INIT INTEGRAL INTERLOCK ISMEM JK KSCV MBUFFER MBUFFER2 MI MID$ MMV MSG MV MXB MXBZ 198 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Digital to Scaled Analog Serialize Date Debounce Decade Binary Decoder Argument Definition Delay D Flip Flop Analog DivMod Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common A
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Symbols N-Q Symbol Cross Reference Table (continued) NAND NMARK No Workshop or SpeedKey Name No Workshop or SpeedKey Name No Workshop or SpeedKey Name NOR NOT NTRANS NAND Non-Volatile Memory Mark Common ASCII Keypad Indirect Text Broadcast Common Common Common SubSystem NOR NOT Negative Transition Gate Common Common Common Network Transmission Non-Volatile Load/Save MRMS Keyscan Conversion Serial to Analog Keypad Accumulator (Special) Serial Pacer MRMS Barcode C
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Symbols R-Sm Symbol Cross Reference Table (continued) RAM RAM2 RAMP RAMPNV REM RESET1 RESET2 RING RMV ROUTE ROUTE PESA ROUTE UTAH ROUTE VIDMUX ROUTE_AP ROUTE_C ROUTE_DYNAIR ROUTE_E ROUTE_IRIS SAFE CHAN SAMPLE SBUFFER SDAC SDAC2 SDEMUX SDPM SDPMB SEND SEQSEL SEQUENCE SET CLOCK SET_CUTOFF SLEW SMEM SMEM2 200 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Analog RAM Analog RAM From Database Analog Ramp Analog Non-volatile Ramp Comment Soft Reset Hard Reset Ring Counter Retriggerable One Shot
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Symbols Sm-Z Symbol Cross Reference Table (continued) SMRX SMTX SMV SPLUS SQUE SR SRCL STEPPER STRINGIO SUM$ SYS5 SYSTEM.DEV TABLE TEST0 TEST1 TEST2 TMSG TOGGLE TPLS TRANS TXA UNDUPLE WHEN XNOR XOR XSIG XSIG2 XSIG3 Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
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Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Dec/Hex/Binary Conversion Dec 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Hex 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 1F 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Bin 00000000 00000001 00000010 00000011 00000100 00000101 00000110 00000111 00001000 00001001 00001010 00001011 00001100 00001101 00001110 00001111 00010000 00010001 00010010 00010011 00010100 00010101 00010110 000
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Dec 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 206 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Hex 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E 9F A0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Bin 01111011 01111100 01111101 01111110 01111111 10000000 10000001 10000010 10000011 10000100 10000101 10000110 10000111 10001000
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Glossary of Terms ActiveCNX™ The ActiveCNX control can be thought of as a touch panel symbol in SIMPL Windows. It can send and receive the 3 data types: digital, analog, and serial data. These inputs go into the control system and appear to the control system as a “Ethernet touch panel” symbol. From that point, the user programs the SIMPL logic as if the system was a real touch panel.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows CNRACKX The CNRACKX is a modular "card cage" offering the ultimate in flexibility and customization. CNRACKX provides (16) expansion slots, including Crestron's exclusive DPA (Direct Processor Access) port for LAN/Ethernet expansion of the control network. CNX CNX is Crestron's next generation of control system technology, highlighted by the newest series of Ethernet/LAN compatible control systems.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Crestron Network Analyzer The Network Analyzer application is designed to help advanced programmers and installation technicians diagnose network problems. Detail View Located on the right hand side of the Program Manager, Detail View displays devices and symbols so the input and output signals are visible. This is where programmers will name input/output signals.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Indirect Text Indirect text is a feature where the particular text string that appears on a TouchPanel button can change, depending on the Signal state. For example, when the user touches the button to enable it the button might read "Power ON", and when touched again to disable, it might read "Power OFF". Inputs Symbol inputs allow signals to be connected from other parts of the program.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software displayed in the space below the system. It may be necessary to use the scroll bars to see all the network devices. Outputs Except for a few special cases, the ultimate purpose of a symbol is to modify the states of its outputs. These output states will depend upon the symbol type, the current or past states of the input signals, and the values of the parameters.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Signal Tray The Signal Tray is a powerful holding tool for signals that have already been defined (named). It is a convenient place to store signals that are currently being used repeatedly. Signals are placed into the Signal Tray by dragging them from either the Signal List folder in Program View or the signal itself from Detail View.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software from the program from this list by selecting the device and clicking the Configure or Delete buttons. System View Located on the right hand side of Configuration Manager, System View offers the ability to display a graphical view of each module in the control system. Select the module or port to display its configuration information. Test Manager Test Manager is the application for testing and debugging a SIMPL program.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Y axis The Y axis is the vertical axis of a graph as displayed in the Network Analyzer 214 • Crestron SIMPL Windows Installation & Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software E Index A Autofill, 182 Autofill, 39 Automatically Configure Devices, 39 B Baud Rate, 38, 183 Bookmark, 2 Button Bar, 21, 25 C Chain, 33, 193 CNMSX-AV, 1 CNMSX-PRO, 1, 35, 37, 147 CNRACKX, 1, 147 CNX, 12 Compile, 25, 177, 190-91 Configuration Manager, 20 Connection Sheet, 19, 23, 29, 34, 36, 38, 184 Contact Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows P U Parameter, 183, 187, 190-92 Plug-in Control Cards, 23, 28 Power Consumption, 31 Program Header, 19–20, 21, 25 Program Manager, 17, 25, 41, 159, 163 Program View, 13, 163 Program, 5, 12, 17 Programming Design Kit, 3–4, 26 Programming Process, 3–4 Programming, 2–3, 12, 25–26 UI Projects, 32, 40–41 Uninstall SIMPL Windows, 9 User Interface, 5, 17, 23, 32, 150, 184 V ViewPort, 2, 25, 167 VisionTools Pro, 4, 17, 150 VisionTools Project, 40–41 VT Pro, 4, 17, 150 VTP fil
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
Software Crestron SIMPL™ Windows If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Crestron SIMPL™ Windows Software 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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