CNX Dual Processor Modular Control System
Crestron
CNRACKX-DP
environment with a number of workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer
can select, configure, program, test, and monitor a Crestron control system.
The LCD display of the CNRACKX-DP is preprogrammed with a certain level of
diagnostic, testing, and network device information. Assuming the CNRACKX-DP
is connected to a PC running SIMPL Windows, a LCD display programming utility
(Front Panel Editor) can be accessed. This editor enables a programmer to program
multi-level pages under the PANEL (left-most, function) button on the LCD display.
Front Panel Editor
The LCD display on a CNRACKX-DP has different pages that are defined by the
programmer. Menu function buttons are assigned to different pages or objects. The
LCD display has a 2x40 character display with six-programmable buttons.
In Front Panel Editor, pages are designed and added to the panel. An example of the
default page is shown after this paragraph. Each front panel page is one display
(2x40 characters) and can have as many objects as the physical size of the display
allows (objects can not overlap). The top line of the panel is used for informative
object displays, such as headings, indirect text, bar graphs, and time and date. The
bottom line of the panel is for objects that are accessed by the six menu function
buttons below the display. These buttons only access the page or object whose field
is directly over the button. 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 button that is associated with it.
Default Front Panel Page
Creating a Page with Front Panel Editor
NOTE:
The creation of a front panel page is discussed in this section. For more
details, consult the SIMPL Windows help file. Search for Front Panel Editor.
Assume that a page, as shown below, is required. The concept of such an application
is that the user can then choose a given device and then, from a lower-level page,
control one or more transport functions of the device.
Example of a Front Panel Page
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CNX Dual Processor Modular Control System: CNRACKX-DP
Operations Guide - DOC. 8151