2-Series Ethernet Interface Expansion Cards
Crestron
C2ENET-1/-2
Programming Software
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You can create a program that allows you to control a network device through a
Crestron control system via a C2ENET-1/-2 card using the Crestron programming
tool SIMPL Windows. The following are minimum software version requirements
for the PC:
•
SIMPL Windows version 2.01.06, or later. Requires SIMPL+ Cross
Compiler version 1.1.
•
VT Pro-e version 2.4 or later.
•
Crestron Database version 15.7.3 or later.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE
: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE
: In the following description, the PRO2 control system and the C2ENET-2
are used.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces
(i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and
monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop
functionality in a familiar Windows
environment.
This section explains how to create a SIMPL Windows program that includes a
C2ENET-1/-2.
Configuration Manager is where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by
selecting hardware from the
Device Library
. In Configuration Manager, drag the
PRO2 from the Control Systems
folder of the
Device Library
and drop it in the upper
pane of the
System Views
.
The PRO2 with its associated communication ports is displayed in the
System Views
upper pane.
PRO2 System View
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2-Series Ethernet Interface Expansion Cards: C2ENET-1 & C2ENET-2
Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 5962B