Crestron MC2E User manual

Crestron MC2E

2-Series Professional Media Controller

Operations Guide

This document was prepared and written 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 respective owners.

Crestron MC2E 2-Series Professional Media Controller

Contents

2-Series Professional Media Controller: MC2E 1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1

Features and Functions................................................................................................1

Specifications ..............................................................................................................2

Physical Description....................................................................................................3

Memory .......................................................................................................................9

Industry Compliance .................................................................................................11

Setup ........................................................................................................................................11

Rack Mounting .......................................................................................................... 11

Bussing Strip Installation ..........................................................................................12

Network Wiring.........................................................................................................13

Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 14

Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 15

Establishing Communication with the MC2E ...........................................................15

Troubleshooting Communications ............................................................................18

Compiling and Uploading a Program to the Control System ....................................19

Uploading Web pages to the MC2E .......................................................................... 20

Uploading Touchpanel Projects via the MC2E ......................................................... 21

Updating the Operating System................................................................................. 22

Advanced Console Commands..................................................................................22

Switching Between Master and Slave Mode .............................................................23

Programming the MC2E..........................................................................................................24

Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder............................................................. 25

Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................25

Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 35

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 35

Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 38

Firmware Upgrades ................................................................................................... 38

Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 39

Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 40

Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 42

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 42

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................42

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Crestron MC2E 2-Series Professional Media Controller

2-Series Professional Media

Controller: MC2E

Introduction

Features and Functions

The Crestron®2-Series Professional Media Controller (MC2E) is designed for

smaller home and commercial systems. The MC2E provides connectivity for

communication and control of Cresnet, IP and third party devices. It provides LAN

and Web access through its built-in 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port, which supports

static IP addressing and full-duplex TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols. With speed,

power, and memory, the 2-Series control systems are ideal for enhanced applications

like media help desks, videoconferencing, distance learning, and entertainment

facilities.

Functional Summary

Control:

• 257 MIPS processor

• 36 MB of built-in memory (refer to page 10)

• Four IR/serial ports

• Two RS-232/422/485 communication ports

• Four isolated relay ports

• Four I/O ports

• One IR receiver port for use with CNXRMIRD

• One Cresnet port

Internet:

• 10/100 Ethernet port

• Static IP addressing

• Built-in web server

• POP3 e-mail server for sending e-mail

• Full compatibility with all Crestron e-Control®power

applications

As with all of the Crestron 2-Series control processors, the 2-Series control engine is

a solutions-driven control technology that is at the very heart of the MC2E. The

breakthrough 2-Series control engine is based on the 257 MIPS, 32-bit Motorola

5407 ColdFireprocessor. The 2-Series operating system is vastly upgraded from

the Crestron X-generation products, yet compatible with existing Crestron software

and programming. A key feature is the new Crestron Compiler, which allows any

existing Crestron SIMPL Windowscontrol program to be easily recompiled for the

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2-Series. The real-time, preemptive multi-tasking/multi-threaded operating system

offers a file system that supports long file names. The enhanced SIMPL+®

instruction set is also fully compatible with existing Crestron SIMPL Windows and

SIMPL+ programs.

The MC2E has the capability to operate as a standalone 2-Series control system or as

a Cresnet device as part of a 2-Series control system.

Master Mode

In master mode, the MC2E is a standalone 2-Series control system that can control

IR, serial, Cresnet or Ethernet devices.

Slave Mode

In slave mode, the MC2E operates as a Cresnet device as part of a 2-series control

system. For example, the MC2E can be part of a control system that includes IR,

serial, Cresnet and Ethernet devices, with touchpanels that operate the MC2E

through another 2-Series control system.

For more information on slave mode, refer to “Switching Between Master and Slave

Mode” on page 23.

NOTE: The MC2E can only be controlled by a 2-Series control system.

Specifications

Specifications for the MC2E are given in the following table.

MC2E Specifications

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

CPU 32-Bit Motorola 5407 ColdFire®Processor

Processor Speed 257 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 Benchmark)

Memory 36MB (4MB flash, 32MB SDRAM, 256KB NVRAM)1

Ports/Connectors2

NET 1 – Cresnet 4-wire interface (Expandable via Cresnet Poll

Accelerator) via 4-position Cresnet connector

COMPUTER 1 – DB9F PC interface (refer to “Establishing Communication

with the MC2E” page 15)

INFRARED – SERIAL

OUTPUT

4 – Simultaneous one-way IR or serial output via 8-position

mini-connector

IR INPUT 1 – IR input for RC5 codes from CNXRMIRD via 3-position

mini-connector

I/O 4 – Programmable digital/analog inputs & digital outputs via 5-

position mini connector

RELAY OUTPUT 4 – Normally open, isolated relays (MOV suppression) via 8-

position mini-connector

LAN 1 – RJ45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port

COM (A & B) 2 – DB9 bidirectional serial ports (RS-232, -422, -485) All

Cresnet Poll Accelerator ready

24VDC 1 –Female receptacle for external power pack.3

Reset Buttons

HW-R Initiates system hardware reset

SW-R System restart with or without program

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MC2E Specifications (continued)

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Power Requirements 10 Watts (0.21 Amp @ 24 VDC)

(Power supply PW-2410RU included)3

Available Cresnet Power = 14 Watts

Network Power Fuse

Rating

Internal 2A self-resetting fuse4

Environmental

Temperature

41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C)

Environmental Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions & Weight Height: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)

Width: 19.0 in (48.26 cm) – with ears

17.03 in (43.24 cm) – without ears

Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)

Weight: 4.3 lbs (2.0 kg)

1. For more information on system memory usage, refer to “Memory” on page 9.

2. For more information on controls, ports, and indicators, refer to “Physical Description” after these

footnotes.

3. For information on power source, refer to “Power Supply” on page 15.

4. Heat-sensitive device—resets within approximately 30 seconds after powering down and

removing overload condition.

Physical Description

The MC2E is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear panels.

The front panel includes standard LEDs and two reset buttons. All connections to the

unit are made through the rear panel. Refer to the following illustrations.

MC2E Front Panel

MC2E Rear Panel

The rear panel of the MC2E is shown in the following diagram. The MC2E contains

four one-way IR/serial ports, one IR input, four I/O ports, four relay ports, two COM

ports, a single RS-232 computer port, a network connector, an Ethernet port and a

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24VDC male receptacle for power supplied through an external power pack

(included).

The MC2E can be placed in a rack (with included mounting ears) or on a table with

the supplied rubber feet. Refer to “Rack Mounting” on page 11 for more information.

Physical Views of the MC2E Professional Media Controller

17.03 in

(43.24 cm)

1.70 in

(4.32 cm)

8.50 in

(21.59 cm)

Controls and Indicators

The MC2E front panel indicators and controls are described below.

PWR (Power)

This LED illuminates when the unit is connected to and receives 24 VDC power

from an external power pack or the Cresnet NET connector.

NET

This LED illuminates when the central processing unit is processing or

communicating with Cresnet devices (i.e., button pressed at Cresnet panel or data

received from Cresnet panel).

HW-R

Pressing this button initiates system hardware reset. (Same effect as disconnecting

and reconnecting power.)

SW-R

Pressing this button in combination with the HW-R button performs a system restart

without loading the program (refer to “Troubleshooting Communications” on page

18). Pressing it alone while the system is running restarts the program without

rebooting the processor.

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ERR

This LED illuminates when an error condition is detected. This may be the result of

hardware or software failure, or a programming error. To determine the actual error

condition, examine the message available through the Crestron Viewport command

Functions | 2-Series | Error Log.

LNK (LAN)

This LED illuminates when there is a connection to the rear panel LAN port.

ACT (LAN)

This LED illuminates when there is communication (activity) at the rear panel LAN

port with an Ethernet network.

Ports

The MC2E rear panel ports are illustrated and described below.

NOTE: Interface connectors for the NET, Infrared-Serial, I/O, and Relay Output

ports are provided with the MC2E.

IR SERIAL OUT

SG S G SG S G

IR SERIAL OUT

ABC D

This connector provides four ports for IR TTL level or serial interface. Each output is

labeled S (signal) and G (ground). Infrared output is rated up to 1.2 MHz, at data rates

up to 115K. An individual UART on each port allow simultaneous firing of all ports.

Serial protocols include one-way RS-232.

NOTE: Transmission levels on the infrared – serial output connectors are in the 0 to

+5VDC range, which may not be compatible with all RS-232 devices.

NOTE: A port can be used for either IR or RS-232 communication, not both.

IR IN

T R S

This connector provides a 3-position mini connector for use with the CNXRMIRD

Infrared (IR) Detector. It is used to receive standard RC5 IR codes (such as those

transmitted by the PhilipsPronto, and many universal remotes) as well as codes from

certain devices manufactured by Sharp Electronics Corporation.

The RC5 code is a 13-bit code that has a 5-bit group, 7-bit command group and 1

stop-bit. It contains a bit to distinguish between start and repeat codes. The RC5 code

has a uniform duration of all bits. A transition in the middle of the time interval

assigned to each bit encodes the logical value. A '0' is encoded by a high to low

transition and a '1' by a low to high transition. This is also called a 'bi-phase' code.

The CNXRMIRD that ships from Crestron requires some modification before use

with the MC2E. THE CNXRMIRD ships with a mini phone jack that cannot be used

with the 3-position connector on the IR IN port of the MC2E. To modify the

CNXRMIRD to connect to the MC2E:

1. Snip the mini phone jack from the CNXRMIRD.

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2. Using a voltmeter, determine which wire connects to the Tip, Ring, and

Shield of the mini phone jack.

3. Connect the bare wires of the CNXRMIRD to the appropriate pins on the

3-position connector supplied with the MC2E.

For more information on the CNXRMIRD refer to the latest revision of the

CNXRMIRD Infrared Detector Operations Guide (Doc. 8165).

I/O

1 2 3 4 G

This connector provides four software programmable analog and digital inputs as well

as digital outputs. Digital outputs offer 250mA sync from maximum 24 VDC; catch

diodes for use with "real world" loads. Digital inputs are rated 0 – 24 VDC, 20K ohms

input impedance, logic threshold 1.25 VDC. Analog inputs are rated 0 – 10 VDC,

protected to 24 VDC maximum, 20K ohms input impedance; pin-programmable 2K

ohms pullup resistor to +5V.

NOTE: Digital outputs are TTL values and may not work with devices requiring a

“dry” contact closure (e.g., low voltage motor controllers).

NOTE: Ports can be used for either input or output, but not both. For more

information, refer to “Slot 3: C2I-MC2-IO4” on page 27.

RELAY OUT

1 2 3 4

RELAY OUT

These connectors provide four normally open, isolated relay contact groups. Each

relay contact closure is rated 1A, 30 VAC/DC; MOV arc suppression is provided

across contacts for use with "real world" loads. For more information, refer to “Slot 4:

C2I-MC2-RY4” on page 29.

COM (A & B)

COM B

COM A

These two DB9 (male) software programmable, bi-directional serial ports are

available for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication, with hardware and software

handshaking. Speeds are rated up to 115,200 bps. Both ports are Cresnet Network Poll

Accelerator ready.

NOTE: The Cresnet Network Poll Accelerator allows a 2-Series control system to

maintain a fast response time (high-speed communications) between the control

system and a large number of Cresnet devices. For more information, refer to the

latest revision of the Network Poll Accelerator Operations Guide (Doc. 6087).

NOTE: The pinout of each 9-pin port is non-standard (refer to the table after these

notes, titled "Non-Standard COM Pinout"); it contains RS-422 pins in addition to

RS-232. This may result in a conflict with some equipment and therefore all nine

pins should not be used. Only the required pins for each communication type

should be connected. For RS-232 and –422, pins 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8 are wired straight

through.

NOTE: Data Set Ready (DSR) and Data Terminal Ready (DTR) are not supported.

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