
Professional Audio Distribution Processor Crestron
CNX-PAD8
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Professional Audio Distribution Processor: CNX-PAD8
Operations Guide - DOC. 8137
SIMPL™ Windows
Programming
SIMPL (Symbol Intensive Master Programming Language) is an easy-to-use
programming language that is completely integrated and compatible with all
Crestron system hardware. The objects that are used in SIMPL are called symbols.
SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows®
environment.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron Electronics' 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.
The next two subsections describe the basic SIMPL Windows program of the
CNX-PAD8. The subsections detail the contents of the program package and how
the program works by using diagrams and textual descriptions.
NOTE:
The following descriptions assume that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL
Windows. If not, please refer to the extensive help information provided with the
software.
CNX-PAD8 Example Programs
The CNX-PAD8 can be programmed to fit any customized installation. SIMPL
Windows programs are available to provide basic functions, extended functions, and
individual room control with optional keypanels (CN-WP12FI, etc.). The available
CNX-PAD8.SMW program described in the subsequent subsections provides basic
control of the CNX-PAD8. By using a touchpanel, one of eight audio sources may be
selected, distributed to room amplifiers, and the volume may be adjusted.
A more complete sample program is available in file CNX-PAD8.ZIP. This package
includes the basic program with additional control of the tone, balance, and
maximum/minimum volume for each room output, as well as input compensation for
each source. The software includes a SIMPL Windows program and VisionTools Pro
files to customize touchpanel displays.
NOTE:
There is no need to recreate these sample SIMPL Windows programs. Both
programs are available from Crestron’s ControlCD (version 5.2 and later) or the
Software Downloads page (Examples Library) of the Crestron website
(
www.crestron.com)
. Search for CNX-PAD8.SMW or the CNX-PAD8.ZIP. These
files contain the necessary files to recreate the following programming sample.
NOTE:
VisionTools Pro (VT Pro) is a Windows
compatible software package for
creating Crestron touchpanel screen designs.
Also available is CrestronHome program package, CNHOME.ZIP. The .ZIP file
contains the necessary software to program and operate the CNX-PAD8 with the
optional Source and Numeric Keypads. These keypads may be added to the physical
rooms to control CNX-PAD8 and the audio source device. The software is the
CNX-PAD8 CrestronHome Module Package that contains the SIMPL Windows
program, the operational instruction .PDF file, and VT Pro files to customize
touchpanel displays.