Crestron
STRFGWX
Two-Way RF Transceiver Operations Guide
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Page 2: ...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 respectiv...
Page 3: ...ing 6 Preparation for Use 7 Identity Codes 7 Firmware Upgrade 9 Programming with SIMPL Windows 12 Configure STRFGWX Program 12 Example Program 13 Problem Solving 13 Troubleshooting 13 Further Inquirie...
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Page 5: ...WX units distributed throughout any particular area or installation The location of the STRFGWX and the orientation of the antenna are important factors in the RF performance With the unit located out...
Page 6: ...RESTRON ELECTRONICS INC ROCKLEIGH N J 07647 USA STRFGWX Ports The rear panel of the STRFGWX contains the port for operating power and three Cresnet ports Each has a silk screened label Refer to the di...
Page 7: ...to connect the STRFGWX to modular devices in the Cresnet system Two NET ports are available so that network units can be daisy chained together NOTE Most 6 conductor telephone cables are wired in a c...
Page 8: ...to the nearest hundredth unit Leading Specifications of the STRFGWX SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements 12VDC external power pack or 24VDC 0 125 amps 3W network Default NET ID 4F 1 RF Communicat...
Page 9: ...recommends that the latest firmware be loaded into the STRFGWX and associated touchpanel s If the firmware of the STRFGWX is upgraded the associated touchpanel s must also be upgraded at the same tim...
Page 10: ...factor of the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the right side of the equation Resistance Equation R Resistance refer to table below L Length of run or...
Page 11: ...rface within the Cresnet system requires a unique NET ID These codes are recognized by a two digit hexadecimal number from 03 to FE The NET ID of the unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL...
Page 12: ...umber The same channel may be used for more than one STRFGWX when used to expand the roaming capabilities of a touchpanel within any particular area s or installation The RF channel is set from a PC v...
Page 13: ...plete the following steps CAUTION To utilize firmware upgrade files a STRFGWX with a firmware version earlier than 1 5 0 must be returned to Crestron Refer to Merchandise Returns Repair Service on pag...
Page 14: ...rity is set to None data bits to Eight and XModem is selected Port Settings Dialog Box 6 As shown below select File Transfer Load Network Device from the Viewport menu Select Load Network Device 7 As...
Page 15: ...eport the message below in the Viewport 7D STRFGWX 2 4 1 RF chan a PIC Ver 22 NOTE When the firmware of the STRFGWX is upgraded the associated touchpanel s must also be upgraded The units will not fun...
Page 16: ...h the software Configure STRFGWX Program To create a program with a STRFGWX refer to the table on the next page for initial configuration information CAUTION If changing the default NET ID do NOT set...
Page 17: ...s properly set to match the SIMPL program Note that NET ID and RF ID are separate parameters NET ID setting changes after STRFGWX is powered up Power down STRFGWX Power up to reset NET ID Unit is not...
Page 18: ...nections and correct pinouts STRFGWX is damaged Contact a Crestron customer service representative STRFGWX does not report NET ID when polling the network through Viewport Other devices are reported S...
Page 19: ...e periodically for update availability and its relevance New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site Future Firmware Upgrades As Crestron improves functions adds new f...
Page 20: ...t 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 t...
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