Crestron
CNMSX
Integrated Control System
Integrated Control System:
CNMSX
Description
Functional Description
The CNMSX is an integral part of Crestron’s new generation of control system
technology featuring the newest series of Ethernet/local area network (LAN)
compatible control systems. The CNMSX is an integrated control system with eight
infrared (IR)/serial ports, six bidirectional RS-232/422/485 ports, eight digital/analog
input and digital output ports, eight isolated relays, and an integrated 110/220 VAC
(75W) power supply.
Expansion Slots
There is also room for growth; the unit (depending on configuration)
offers four
expansion slots. One of the slots features Crestron’s exclusive Direct Processor
Access (DPA) port for Ethernet/LAN expansion of the control network. This port
provides high-speed access directly to the processor while maintaining bandwidth
network connections. The DPA currently supports the CNXENET (& )
10 BaseT Ethernet cards with future support for Firewire, ATM, 100BaseT, and
popular interfaces. The other three card slots offer system expansion with a variety of
plug-in cards.
LCD Display (available on CNMSX-PRO only)
An 80-character (two 40-character lines) liquid crystal display (LCD) display and an
extended bank of LED indicators are located on the front panel to provide extended
features, status information, and troubleshooting indications.
Configuration Differences
There are two CNMSX configurations available: the PRO and AV. The PRO is the
flagship product in Crestron’s new generation of control systems. It is the model that
has all the features mentioned in the previous section. The AV is a cost-competitive
alternative to the PRO. The AV has all the features of the PRO, except for the
extended bank of status and activity LEDs, front panel LCD screen, and the network
analyzer feature. A “card cage” (CNXCAGE) providing three expansion slots is
Operations Guide - DOC. 8118B
Integrated Control System: CNMSX
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