Crestron
CNRACKX
CNX Card Cage System
Operations Guide - DOC. 8133
CNX Card Cage System: CNRACKX
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Object Types
The sample discussed in the previous sections utilizes only one of the object types
available from the “Edit Panel Object” dialog box, shown below. These object types
are not new to Crestron programmers; the same types are available in VisionTools™
Pro. For a detailed description of these types refer to the VisionTools™ Pro help file.
Use the glossary or search function to locate the information.
Object Type Area in the “Edit Panel Object” Dialog Box
Loading Crestron Control Software
Crestron control software is available in an electronic form; via CD-ROM, email, or
from Crestron’s website. Regardless of how and from where the software is
obtained, this section provides the necessary installation steps.
Before performing the following set of instructions, obtain a "straight through"
RS-232 cable that has a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female
connector on the other. "Straight through" means that pin 1 on the male end goes to
pin 1 on the female end, etc. The male end plugs into the port labeled COMPUTER
on the CNRACKX or the CNXCPU. The female end plugs into the serial port of a
PC. If the PC has a DB25 male connector, obtain a DB9 to DB25 adapter (the
adapter has a DB9 male end and a DB25 female end).
Installing Crestron Development Tools
Crestron provides customers with software tools for programming the CNRACKX.
Even if only the control software is being loaded into the hardware and there are no
plans to do any programming, some Crestron development software must be
installed on the PC. Currently, Crestron programming is accomplished with the use
of the following development tools listed in the table after this paragraph.
NOTE:
If the intent is to load software developed by someone else, then install
SIMPL Windows only. Install all three applications to program systems as well.
NOTE:
The latest version of these applications is available from Crestron’s website
(www.crestron.com). Crestron ControlCD also contains a version (which may not be
as current as the website version). To obtain a free copy of the CD-ROM, please call
Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] or 1-201-767-3400. Alternatively,
complete a literature request from the Crestron website to obtain one.
Crestron Development Tools
DEVELOPMENT TOOL
DESCRIPTION
SIMPL Windows
Used to program the CNRACKX.
VisionTools Pro
Used to design touchpanel layouts and to program
SmarTouch Systems.
DEAL for Windows
Used for learning (using the optional CNXLIR) and
maintaining IR driver files.
