Integrated Control System
Crestron
CNMSX
Object Types
The sample discussed in the previous sections utilizes only one of the object types
available from the “Edit Panel Object” dialog box, shown below. These object types
are not new to Crestron programmers; the same types are available in VisionTools™
Pro-e. For a detailed description of these types refer to the VisionTools™ Pro-e help
file. Use the glossary or search function to locate the information.
Object Type Area in the “Edit
Panel Object” Dialog Box
Loading Crestron Control Software
Crestron control software is available in an electronic form, via CD-ROM, email, or
from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Regardless of how and from where
the software is obtained, this section provides the necessary installation steps.
Before performing the following set of instructions, obtain a straight-through
RS-232 cable that has a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector
on the other. Straight-through means that pin 1 on the male end goes to pin 1 on the
female end, etc. The male end plugs into the port labeled COMPUTER on the
CNMSX. The female end plugs into a serial port on the PC. If the PC has a DB25
male connector, obtain a DB9 to DB25 adapter (the adapter has a DB9 male end and a
DB25 female end).
Installing Crestron Development Tools
Crestron provides software tools for programming the CNMSX. Even if only the
control software is being loaded into the hardware and there are no plans to do any
programming, some Crestron development software must be installed on the PC.
Currently, Crestron programming is accomplished with the use of the following
development tools listed in the table below.
NOTE:
If the intent is to load software developed by someone else, then install
SIMPL Windows only. Install all three applications to program systems as well.
NOTE:
The latest version of these applications is available from the Crestron
website (www.crestron.com). Crestron ControlCD also carries a version (which may
not be as current as the website version). To obtain a free copy of the CD-ROM,
please call Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. Alternatively, complete
a literature request from the Crestron website to obtain one.
Crestron Development Tools
DEVELOPMENT TOOL
DESCRIPTION
SIMPL
TM
Windows®
Used to program the main control processor.
VisionTools
TM
Pro-e
Used to design touchpanel layouts and to program
SmarTouch Systems.
DEAL
TM
for Windows®
Used for learning (using the optional CNXLIR) and
maintaining IR driver files.
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