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Crestron

PAC2M

Professional Automation Mini Computer

Professional Automation Mini
Computer: PAC2M

Introduction

Features and Functions

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A compact, low-cost alternative to the PAC2

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Provides information from the controls located in the living
environment to the control modules located in the Crestron

Automation Enclosure

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Enables control of lighting as well as other systems, such as HVAC

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66 MIPS 2-Series engine

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40 MB of Internal Memory*

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MMC memory expansion card slot (card not supplied)

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Built-in Cresnet

distribution and hub/repeater

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Built-in 10/100 Ethernet with SSL encryption

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Crestron e-Control

2 enabled

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SNMP and RoomView

support

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Four relay and four digital input control ports

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Occupies a single module space in any CAEN enclosure

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Surface-mountable without an enclosure

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Configurable via Crestron D3 Pro™ software

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USB console port

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Supports SIMPL Windows and SIMPL+

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Requires external power supply (sold separately)

* For more information on internal memory, refer to “2-Series Memory & Directory Structure” in the

latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256), which is
available from the Crestron website (

http://www.crestron.com/manuals

Operations Guide – DOC. 6507

Professional Automation Mini Computer: PAC2M

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Summary of Contents for PAC2M

Page 1: ...Crestron PAC2M ProfessionalAutomationMiniComputer Operations 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 2006 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ... Software 14 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC 14 Programming with D3 Pro 14 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder 15 Programming with SIMPL Windows 15 Example Program 15 Uploading and Upgrading 16 Establishing Communication 16 Programs and Firmware 17 Problem Solving 18 Troubleshooting 18 Check Network Wiring 21 Reference Documents 22 Further Inquiries 22 Future Updates 22 Softw...

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Page 5: ...lt in Cresnet distribution and hub repeater Built in 10 100 Ethernet with SSL encryption Crestron e Control 2 enabled SNMP and RoomView support Four relay and four digital input control ports Occupies a single module space in any CAEN enclosure Surface mountable without an enclosure Configurable via Crestron D3 Pro software USB console port Supports SIMPL Windows and SIMPL Requires external power ...

Page 6: ...to install in a CAEN automation enclosure and provide a direct bus to a cabinet full of CLX or CLXI Series lighting control modules It is also suitable for surface mount installation without an enclosure where allowed Every Crestron lighting system is completely modular and scalable allowing virtually unlimited configuration and expansion flexibility Cresnet Distribution Cresnet is the communicati...

Page 7: ...s provided to allow an external contact closure to bypass the PAC2M and activate a preset override state in each connected lighting module Memory Expansion A memory card slot allows for easy expansion of the PAC2M s internal memory using any MMC compatible memory card up to 1 GB Memory card not included D3 Pro Software Crestron D3 Pro software eliminates the need for custom programming providing a...

Page 8: ...d RoomView applications Power Requirements 5 Watts 0 21 Amps 24 Volts DC PW 2420RU power supply sold separately Available Cresnet Power 45 Watts using PW 2420RU sold separately Environmental Temperature 41º to 113ºF 5º to 45ºC Humidity 10 to 90 RH non condensing Enclosure Black and gray metal surface mount box with 2 integral mounting flanges Occupies one module space in a single width CAEN enclos...

Page 9: ...er Physical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on your PAC2M PAC2M Physical View Head On PAC2M Physical View Angled Operations Guide DOC 6507 Professional Automation Mini Computer PAC2M 5 ...

Page 10: ...n PAC2M PAC2M Overall Dimensions 6 00 in 15 24 cm 7 72 in 19 59 cm 6 35 in 16 12 cm 7 05 in 17 89 cm 1 71 in 4 33 cm 1 56 in 3 94 cm 6 7 8 9 5 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 6 Professional Automation Mini Computer PAC2M Operations Guide DOC 6507 ...

Page 11: ...eries lighting control modules using interconnect cables provided 4 OVERRIDE 1 2 pin 3 5 mm detachable terminal block Input from external contact closure to trigger preset override state in CLX or CLXI Series modules connected to the module interconnect port Maximum input 10 mA 5 Volts 5 POWER 1 2 pin 3 5 mm detachable terminal block 24 Volt DC power input 2 amp maximum Paralleled with 24 VDC inpu...

Page 12: ...Volts DC nominal 14 24 VDC 1 2 mm barrel DC power jack 24 Volt DC power input 2 amp maximum Paralleled with POWER input Powers processor and provides internal power source to power modules and Cresnet devices 15 MEMORY 1 MMC compatible card slot Accepts multimedia memory card not included up to 1 GB 16 COMPUTER Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 4 Pin 3 1 USB Type B female USB 1 1 computer console port cable include...

Page 13: ...s These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installatio...

Page 14: ...rom the Crestron website Mounting the PAC2M in the Crestron Automation Enclosure CAEN CAUTION The CAEN houses equipment that needs to be air cooled Therefore mount in a well ventilated area The ambient temperature range must be 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C The relative humidity must range from 10 to 90 non condensing Furthermore allow adequate clearance in front of the vented cover for servicing and ...

Page 15: ...e flanges and tighten the screws NOTE For a single wide CAEN attach screws on right screw them in partially mount the PAC2M where you attached screws attach screws on left and fully tighten all screws Mounting the PAC2M in the CAEN Double wide CAEN CLX Series Module 8B screw PAC2M Power Supply The PAC2M can be powered through the 2 pin PWR connector or by an external power pack such as the PW 2420...

Page 16: ...he first leg of the bussing strip into the first common position of the terminal block The strip engages the other common positions automatically 3 Remove approximately 1 8 of the jacket from the common wire and insert the conductor into one of the terminal block common positions Tighten the terminal block screws to lock the wire and bussing strip into place Insulate the strip by folding a piece o...

Page 17: ...EVICE LEFT TO CLX or CLXI SERIES LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE OVERRIDE FROM EXTERNAL CONTACT CLOSURE RELAY OUTPUT 1 4 TO CONTROLLABLE DEVICES INPUT 1 4 FROM DEVICE OUTPUTS COMPUTER TO USB PORT ON PC LAN 10 100 BASE T ETHERNET TO LAN OR WEB 24 VDC 2A MAX AC POWER PACK 24 VDC 2A MEMORY FOR OPTIONAL MMC COMPATIBLE MEMORY CARD CONTACT CLOSURES RELAY CLOSURES Operations Guide DOC 6507 Professional Automatio...

Page 18: ...ersions for the PC Software TASK REQUIRED SOFTWARE VERSION Program control system to operate PAC2M SIMPL Windows version 2 07 36 or later with SIMPL Cross Compiler version 1 1 or later and Library update 404 or later Also requires Crestron Database version 18 2 0 or later Upload program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1 02 38 or later Software for lighting and environmental controls optional Crestro...

Page 19: ... Crestron control systems It is organized into two separate but equally important Managers Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programmers build a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library To incorporate the PAC2M into the system drag the PAC2M from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views Locating the PA...

Page 20: ...CRESTRON TOOLBOX PAC2M USB COMMUNICATION VIA USB CABLE The COMPUTER port on the PAC2M connects to the USB port on the PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected communication protocol USB When multiple USB devices are connected identify the PAC2M by entering PAC2M in the Model textbox the unit s serial number in the...

Page 21: ... when the device information is displayed Programs and Firmware Display the network device tree Tools Network Device Tree to show all network devices connected to the control system Right click on the PAC2M to display actions that can be performed on the PAC2M Upgrade firmware Upload the SIMPL Windows file to the control system using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox Upgrade PAC2M firmware via Cre...

Page 22: ... LED illuminates Hardware or software failure hardware incompatibility with software definitions or programming error Verify that hardware configuration matches software configuration Use Crestron Toolbox to display the error log Refer to Error Message Definitions in the latest version of the Crestron 2 Series Control Systems Reference Guide Doc 6256 for more details System locks up Various Press ...

Page 23: ... R button again The PAC2M will now enter the Wait Acknowledge mode for the next five seconds During this mode the MSG LED will blink rapidly four times per second 5 During Wait Acknowledge mode press and release the SW R button a third time The PAC2M will enter Monitor mode Once the PAC2M is in Monitor mode the NET LED will light up to indicate Monitor mode At the same time the MSG LED will blink ...

Page 24: ...eted you will see a window asking you to re connect Click OK then close the Firmware window and re connect using the normal Address Book entry Network Analysis To assist with troubleshooting you can use Crestron s C2N ANLZ Cresnet Analyzer sold separately to monitor the integrity of the Cresnet network for wiring faults and marginal system performance or other network errors For more information o...

Page 25: ...ollowing equation to calculate the cable length value on the equation s left side Cable Length Equation L Length of run or chain in feet R 6 Ohms Crestron Certified Wire 18 AWG 0 75 MM or 1 6 Ohms Cresnet HP 12 AWG 4 MM P Cresnet power usage of entire run or chain 2 2 L 40 000 R x P Where Make sure the cable length value is less than the value calculated on the right side of the equation For examp...

Page 26: ... 1 888 CRESTRON 1 888 273 7876 For assistance in your local time zone refer to the Crestron website http www crestron com for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products First time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features Future Updates As Crest...

Page 27: ...mmands data or instructions from or to another computer b for local campus or wide area network internet or web hosting services or c pursuant to any rental sharing or service bureau arrangement The Software is designed as a software development and customization tool As such Crestron cannot and does not guarantee any results of use of the Software or that the Software will operate error free and ...

Page 28: ...ninety 90 days from the date of receipt and b that any hardware accompanying the Software will be subject to its own limited warranty as stated in its accompanying written material Crestron shall at its option repair or replace or refund the license fee for any Software found defective by Crestron if notified by you within the warranty period The foregoing remedy shall be your exclusive remedy for...

Page 29: ...d for 90 days batteries and incandescent 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 ...

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Page 32: ...Crestron Electronics Inc Operations Guide DOC 6507 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 2015851 Tel 888 CRESTRON 09 06 Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice ...

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