Crestron
MP2 & MP2E
2-Series Integrated AV Control System
Uploading and Upgrading
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication.
While the next section provides an overview for communication, refer to
“Establishing Communications with the Control System” in the Crestron 2-Series
Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256) for serial and TCP/IP connection
details. If communications cannot be established, refer to “Troubleshooting
Communications” in the same guide.
Establishing Communication
Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the MP2 & MP2E; refer to the
Crestron Toolbox help file for details. With the MP2 the connection to the computer
must be a direct serial connection; with the MP2E the connection can be either serial
or TCP/IP.
Direct Serial Communication
NOTE:
Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.
Direct Serial Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
MP2 or MP2E
SERIAL VIA CRESTRON
CABLE STCP-502PC
OR EQUIVALENT
•
The
COMPUTER
port on the MP2 & MP2E connects to the serial port on
the PC via a serial cable (Crestron STCP-502PC or equivalent).
•
Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected serial communication protocol (RS-232, auto-detect baud rate, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF disabled, RTS/CTS enabled).
•
Display the MP2’s or MP2E’s “System Info” window (click the
icon);
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
TCP/IP Communication
Ethernet Communication (MP2E only)
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
MP2E
ETHERNET
•
Establish direct serial communication between MP2E and PC.
•
Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the MP2E via the
Crestron Toolbox (
Functions | Ethernet Addressing
); otherwise enable
DHCP.
•
Confirm Ethernet connections between MP2E and PC. If connecting
through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45
Operations Guide – DOC. 6175A
Series-2 Integrated AV Control System: MP2 & MP2E
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