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2-Series IR/Serial Output Expansion Card   

Crestron 

C2IR-8

 

Leading Specifications 

The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the C2IR-8.  

Leading Specifications of the C2IR-8 

SPECIFICATION

DETAILS

Power Requirements

24 VDC, 0.125 A, 3 Watts

IR Output

Up to 1.2 MHz

RS-232 Data Rate

Up to 115K baud

Output Signal Levels

0 to 5VDC
(compatible with most RS-232 input devices)

Crestron Application Builder™ 

Version 1.1 or later

1

SIMPL™ Windows

®

Version 2.00 or later

2

2-Series Control System Update 
File

3

Version 1.000.CUZ or later

4

Dimensions

Height: 0.980 in (2.490 cm)   
Width: 5.000 in (12.700 cm) 
Depth: 6.77 in (17.19 cm)                       

 

 

The card is supported in the Crestron Application Builder Software, both in the Residential and 
Commercial versions. Contact Crestron Customer Service for licensing details.  

The latest software versions can be obtained from the What's New page (SIMPL Windows section) 
or Downloads page (SIMPLWIN Library) of the Crestron website (

www.crestron.com)

. New users 

are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site.  

Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2, AV2 with Card Cage, CP2, CP2E, PAC2, 
PAC2M, PRO2, and RACK2. 

Filenames for 2-Series control system update files have a CUZ extension and can be obtained from 
the What's New page (Control Systems Update Files section) or Downloads page (OPSYS Library) 
of the Crestron website. 

 

As of the date of manufacture, the unit has been tested and found to comply with 
specifications for CE marking. 

 

NOTE:

  This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to 

the following two conditions: (1) these devices may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) these devices must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation.  

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  2-Series IR/Serial Output Expansion Card:  C2IR-8   

Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 8172 

Summary of Contents for C2IR-8

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Page 2: ...This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON ...

Page 3: ...etup 3 Installation 3 Preparation for Use 3 Programming 4 Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder 4 Programming with SIMPL Windows 4 Problem Solving 7 Troubleshooting 7 Further Inquiries 7 Future Updates 7 Software License Agreement Error Bookmark not defined Return and Warranty Policies 8 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 8 CRESTRON Limited Warranty 8 Operations Installation Guide DOC 8172 Cont...

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Page 5: ...tors NOTE RS 232 levels provide a 0 5V range which may not be compatible with all devices Physical Description The C2IR 8 is a circuit board fastened to an aluminum faceplate The card is manufactured to easily fit into an unoccupied slot in a Crestron 2 Series Control System NOTE This card is compatible with 2 Series Control Systems only The faceplate shown below contains two male 8 pin connectors...

Page 6: ...are versions can be obtained from the What s New page SIMPL Windows section or Downloads page SIMPLWIN Library of the Crestron website www crestron com New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site 3 Crestron 2 Series control systems include the AV2 AV2 with Card Cage CP2 CP2E PAC2 PAC2M PRO2 and RACK2 4 Filenames for 2 Series control system update files have a CUZ e...

Page 7: ...nds of the C2IR 8 faceplate to seat the expansion card into the control system connector 5 Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the C2IR 8 to the control system 6 Reapply power to the control system Preparation for Use Connections are made to the eight serial outputs for IR one way RS 232 Control S or other serial interface Each output is labeled S signal and G ground Refer to the sample hookup diagr...

Page 8: ...including SIMPL Windows VT Pro e Crestron Database User IR Database and User Modules Directory The Crestron AppBuilder accesses these tools behind the scenes enabling you to easily create robust systems Programming with SIMPL Windows SIMPL Symbol Intensive Master Programming Language is an easy to use programming language that is completely integrated and compatible with all Crestron system hardwa...

Page 9: ... Serial Driver System Tree Ports A H of C2IR 8 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS In the System Tree scroll to the desired port in the C2IR 8 and expand to display the identification of the installed driver for example Port E 1 C2IR One way serial driver Single click on the driver then right click and select Configure Select the Serial Settings tab to display the window used to set communication parameters ...

Page 10: ...er Built in Serial Port Input Descriptions INPUTS FUNCTION S enable If a signal is present on this input it must be high to permit activity of the symbol If the signal is low the symbol is disabled tx Variable serial string input Any data that appears on this input will be transmitted str1 Fixed serial data input When the corresponding digital input goes high the data is transmitted NOTE When pres...

Page 11: ...is Operations Guide for the C2IR 8 you cannot locate specific information or have questions please take advantage of Crestron s award winning customer service team by calling In the US and Canada call Crestron s corporate headquarters at 1 888 CRESTRON 1 888 273 7876 or 1 201 767 3400 In Europe call Crestron International at 32 15 50 99 50 In Asia call Crestron Asia at 852 2341 2016 In Latin Ameri...

Page 12: ...This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjected to misuse acc...

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