Crestron
C2N-FTB
FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet
®
Operations & Installation Guide
Page 1: ...Crestron C2N FTB FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet Operations Installation Guide ...
Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2005 Crestron Electronics Inc ...
Page 3: ...nections 16 Configuration Software 17 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC 17 Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder 18 Configuring with SIMPL Windows 18 Example Program 22 Uploading and Upgrading 23 Communication Settings 23 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program 25 Firmware Upgrade 27 Problem Solving 29 Further Inquiries 29 Future Updates 29 Return and Warranty Policies 30 Merchandise R...
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Page 5: ... and other functional controls via Cresnet The suffix B and BALUM respectively denotes color e g C2N FTB B is a black unit and C2N FTB BALUM has a brushed aluminum finish For simplicity within this guide color suffix is omitted and the designation C2N FTB is used except where noted Functional Summary Built in engravable keypad with 10 to 20 buttons with LEDs One AC power passthrough connector Two ...
Page 6: ...sing Dimensions and Weight Width 6 75 in 17 13 cm Height 5 39 in 13 68 cm with top closed Depth 5 71 in 14 49 cm Weight 3 75 lbs 1 70 kg 1 The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website www crestron com updates Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes 2 Crestron 2 Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2 Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete l...
Page 7: ...pTop Control Center with Cresnet Physical Description Refer to the physical views shown below Top Open View Physical Dimensions Top View Operations Installation Guide DOC 6338 FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet C2N FTB 3 ...
Page 8: ...FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet Crestron C2N FTB Physical Dimensions Front View Bottom View Back View Side View 4 FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet C2N FTB Operations Installation Guide DOC 6338 ...
Page 9: ...ded by ordering button kits refer to page 10 NOTE These button units do not support audio WAV files AC Outlet 125V 50 60Hz 10A The 3 prong grounded AC outlet is rated at 125 VAC 10 Amps 50 60 Hz Ports Underside NET x2 NET 24 Y Z G NET 24 Y Z G These two 4 pin terminal block connectors located on the bottom side of the C2N FTB are for connection to the Cresnet network One connector is used to conne...
Page 10: ...ge 9 for detailed information Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture the C2N FTB has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this d...
Page 11: ...ance equation Refer to the following table Wire Gauge Values RESISTANCE WIRE GAUGE 4 16 6 18 10 20 15 22 13 Doubled CAT5 8 7 Tripled CAT5 NOTE All Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted pairs One twisted pair is the 24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor NOTE When daisy chaining Cresnet units strip the ends of the wires carefully t...
Page 12: ...cted to the control system Method B Touch Settable ID or TSID which begins on page 9 applies to all TSID ready devices in a Cresnet system with 2 Series control system upgrade file CUZ version 3 029 or later TSID functionality makes it possible for the control system to recognize a network device via its serial number which is stored in the device s memory This method does not require that any dev...
Page 13: ...ter 3 From the Viewport menu select Functions Assign Cresnet ID by Serial Number The Set Net ID by TSID window appears The window is first displayed with the data fields empty 4 Click the Search for Touch Settable Devices button The system searches the network and lists all TSID enabled devices found The list is similar to the report produced by pressing F4 Report Network Devices the first eight d...
Page 14: ...nter the serial number or TSID number as instructed press the appropriate button to obtain the corresponding number NOTE Enter serial numbers including spaces exactly as they appear on the unit label Alpha characters in serial numbers or TSID numbers may be entered in upper or lower case Installation The C2N FTB is shipped with ten large blank buttons You can order a variety of button kits sold se...
Page 15: ...om the unit Once membrane is detached you may be unable to reattach it 4 The divider bar slips into the slots on the back of the faceplate 5 Replace the faceplate Button Installation Cable Management Plate The C2N FTB is shipped with a cable management plate that provides an eight hole plate for an easy pullout cable solution for computer LAN and other passthrough cables Parts Supplied with Cable ...
Page 16: ...the excess cable through the opening 5 Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the plate with the four 4 40 x black screws 6 The cables may be secured to the bottom bar using tie wraps not supplied Cable Management Plate Installation When selecting cables for installation in the C2N FTB cable connector length and strain relief diameter are important considerations If the connector is too long it can ...
Page 17: ...llow approximately 40 inches 102 cm from the top surface of the FlipTop box Mounting to Surface The C2N FTB is designed to mount in a horizontal surface such as a desk top lectern or podium The following diagram illustrates the required opening size to accommodate the C2N FTB A cutout template 4006405 is included Operations Installation Guide DOC 6338 FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet C2N FTB 13...
Page 18: ... 2 A Phillips screwdriver is required to mount the C2N FTB to a surface NOTE Before inserting the C2N FTB in the mounting hole ensure that all required cables have been installed 1 Install the eight supplied 6 32 screws but do not tighten four on the front side and four on the rear side These will be used to secure the front and rear mounting brackets 2 Position the C2N FTB in the mounting hole Mo...
Page 19: ... screws as this may damage the surface and or the unit Mounting Bracket Installation NOTE Be careful not to press the buttons while closing the FlipTop even though the buttons are disabled when the FlipTop begins to close and all pressed buttons are released Hardware Hookup Refer to the following hookup diagram and aside from attaching power last complete the connections in any order NOTE To preve...
Page 20: ...that is suitable for the minimum wire gauge used in interconnecting cables The ratings on the connecting unit s supply input should be considered to prevent overloading the wiring Underside Connections Ground Wire Connections Proper grounding is required Connect the ground from the C2N FTB to earth ground Connect the Cresnet shield lead at the control processor to the ground lead The control proce...
Page 21: ...tes with a different look and feel this can be accomplished by making a custom template This custom template can then be used by SystemBuilder to create the final project files to be loaded into the panels Alternatively VT Pro e can be used to tweak projects created with the SystemBuilder or develop original touchpanel screen designs Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC NOTE Crestron ...
Page 22: ...ss of selecting components and determining signal routing and control The control code and complete equipment lists are automatically generated Crestron SystemBuilder automatically compiles and uploads your program to the control system SystemBuilder After entering the appropriate information in each step SystemBuilder creates the control system logic and touchpanel pages ready to upload to the co...
Page 23: ...section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a C2N FTB Configuration Manager is where programmers build a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library In Configuration manager drag the PRO2 from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in the upper pane of the System Views The PRO2 with its associated communication ports is displayed i...
Page 24: ...e Net ID can be changed in this window using the Net ID tab as shown in the following figure Device Settings Window NOTE This procedure sets the Net ID for the C2N FTB in the program only It does not automatically set the Net ID for the C2N FTB itself SIMPL Windows automatically changes Net ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same Net ID already exis...
Page 25: ...lly to form one larger button For example the button caps for buttons 1 and 6 can be replaced with one larger button cap Similarly the vertical pairs on rows 3 and 4 can be combined to form one larger button For example buttons 13 and 18 can be combined No other combinations are valid That is two buttons cannot be combined horizontally the buttons on rows 2 and 3 cannot be combined Programming Man...
Page 26: ... pressed Low 0 Button released Digital Inputs fb1 through fb20 Activates the corresponding LED for as long as the input is high If two buttons are combined then only the LED for the top button in the vertical pair will be visible High 1 level sensitive Activate LED feedback Low 0 Turn off LED Digital Output FlipTopOpen Indicates that the FlipTop cover is fully open The feedback remains high for as...
Page 27: ...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 and touchpanels among many other tasks Viewport can also function as a terminal emulator for generic file transfer All of these functi...
Page 28: ...Refer to the following figure for a typical connection diagram when uploading files Typical Connection Diagram when Uploading NOTE Use a standard DB9 Null Modem cable 1 Open the Crestron Viewport Either launch the stand alone version of Viewport or start SIMPL Windows and from the menu bar select Tools Viewport 2 Refer to the figure after this step From the Viewport menu select Setup Communication...
Page 29: ...w that gives the COM port and baud rate If communication cannot be established refer to the Troubleshooting Communications section in the latest version of the 2 Series Control System Reference Guide Doc 6256 which is available from the Crestron website Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program A control system source file has the extension smw A compiled SIMPL Windows file has the extension spz for a 2 S...
Page 30: ... the program does not contain any SIMPL modules only the SIMPL Program check box will be enabled If it does contain SIMPL modules then the SIMPL Program s check box will also be enabled Select one or both check boxes and then click Send Program to begin the transfer NOTE Refer to the latest version of the Crestron 2 Series Control System Reference Guide Doc 6256 for details about the other fields ...
Page 31: ... Update Network Device Firmware options Either will work with firmware version 1 00 but Crestron suggests using Update Network Device Firmware to load firmware updates NOTE A firmware upgrade file has the extension csf The following is the acceptable file extension for a firmware update file upg C2N FTB V XXXXX upg 1 Make sure that Communication Settings which begins on page 23 has been performed ...
Page 32: ... transferring any Cresnet file touchpanel project firmware lower the port speed baud rate to 38400 to match the Cresnet bus speed Open Window 4 Browse to the desired filename upg file and click Open to begin the transfer 28 FlipTop Control Center with Cresnet C2N FTB Operations Installation Guide DOC 6338 ...
Page 33: ...PL Windows Verify SIMPL Windows feedback signal names Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide please take advantage of Crestron s award winning customer service team by calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at 1 888 CRESTRON 1 888 273 7876 For assistance in your local time zone refer to the Crestron website www crestron com for...
Page 34: ...lamps are not covered 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 s...
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