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GUIDE
CEN(I)-AVF-HUB
.AV Framework™ Hub
The CEN-AVF-HUB and CENI-AVF-HUB are functionally identical. For simplicity within this guide,
the term “CEN-AVF-HUB” is used.
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Install the Device
The Crestron
®
CEN-AVF-HUB can be mounted onto a DIN rail, mounted to any flat surface, or placed
on a tabletop. If necessary, use screws that are applicable for the mounting method. See the diagrams
below for installation options.
NOTE:
The CEN-AVF-HUB can also be rack mounted. For rack mount installation, refer to the
RMK-IFE-1U Installation Guide (Doc. 7627) at www.crestron.com/manuals.
Flat Surface Mounting
NOTE:
Do not use the supplied screws to mount the bracket to the bottom of the CEN-AVF-HUB if the
device will be mounted on a DIN rail. Removing the CEN-AVF-HUB from the DIN rail is not possible.
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Connect the Device
On the CEN-AVF-HUB, connect the Power over Ethernet (PoE) port to a PoE injector or a LAN
connection that supplies Power over Ethernet. If desired, connect a power supply (sold separately) to the
CEN-AVF-HUB and then to an electrical outlet. See below for connection ports.
Wire with PoE
Wire with Optional Power Supply
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Configure the Device
Once all connections have been made, the
CEN-AVF-HUB is configured with the built-in, web-based setup tool.
1. Use a web browser to navigate to http://
hostname
where
hostname
is the host name or IP address
of the CEN-AVF-HUB. The host name for the CEN-AVF-HUB is CEN-AV- plus the last eight
characters of the MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the label located on the bottom
of the CEN-AVF-HUB. For example, the host name of a CEN-AVF-HUB with the MAC address
00107F2ED7CB is CEN-AV-7F2ED7CB. Once the device is connected, the CONFIGURE HUB
screen is displayed.
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the cloud-based or local Crestron Fusion
®
server. If this
field is left blank, the Crestron Fusion server must be pointed to the CEN-AVF-HUB to retrieve its
configuration (RVI) file.
Click to view or change the device’s Ethernet settings, configure the automatic update feature, or
view information about the CEN-AVF-HUB.
NOTE:
Changing the IP address or host name causes the CEN-AVF-HUB to reboot.
3. Click
NEXT
. The DEFINE ROOMS screen is displayed.
4. Use the DEFINE ROOMS screen to add a room, change an existing room’s configuration, or delete
a room.
• Add a Room
a. Click
ADD ROOM
.
b. Enter a name for the room in the
ROOM NAME
field.
c. Enter the IP address or host name of the HD-MD-400-C-E installed in the room in the
HD-MD-400-C-E IP/HOSTNAME
field.
d. Enter the names to be used for the receiver and transmitter inputs in the
NAME
field.
The CEN-AVF-HUB currently supports the AM-101 AirMedia
®
Presentation Gateway, the
HD-MD400-C-E HD Scaling Presentation Switcher & Extender 400, and any CEC or RS-232
controlled display device.
If an input name represents a connection to an AM-101, check the box next to the input name.
NOTE:
Only one input can be associated with an AM-101.
e. Use the mouse to select
CEC Control
or
RS-232 Control
. If RS-232 control is selected, enter
the Power On command and the Power Off command in the respective fields, and click
RS-
232 Configuration
to configure RS-232 communications.
f. Click
SAVE
to save the room settings and return to the DEFINE ROOMS screen, or click
CANCEL
to cancel.
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Check the Box
QUANTITY
PRODUCT
COLOR
PART NUMBER
1
Bracket, Mounting, Integrated DIN Rail Clip
Black
4519035
1
Cable, Ethernet, CAT5e, 5' (1.52 m)
Black
2022311
1
Connector, 4-Pin
2003576
2
Screw, 6-32 x 3/8", Pan Head, Phillips
Black
2007225
Din Rail Mounting
LAN PoE
LAN
Power
Supply