Crestron CAGE2 User Manual

Crestron CAGE2
3-Card Expansion Cage for AV2
Installation Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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Crestron CAGE2 3-Card Expansion Cage for AV2

Contents

3-Card Expansion Cage for AV2: CAGE2 1

Description.................................................................................................................................1

Functional Description ................................................................................................1

Physical Description.................................................................................................... 1

Leading Specifications...............................................................................................................3

Installation .................................................................................................................................3

SIMPL Windows Programming ................................................................................................ 9

Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 10

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................10

Further Inquiries........................................................................................................10

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................10

Return and Warranty Policies..................................................................................................11

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 11

CRESTRON Limited Warranty ................................................................................11

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Crestron CAGE2 3-Card Expansion Cage for AV2

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3-Card Expansion Cage for AV2:
CAGE2

Description

Functional Description

The CAGE2 is an optional field-upgradeable card cage chassis for the Crestron

AV2 integrated control system. When installed, the CAGE2 provides three slots that

accept any combination of 2-Series Y-BUS and/or CNX series plug-in control cards

to expand and add versatility to the AV2. The plug-in expansion cards are secured to

the CAGE2 with two thumbscrews that are attached to the faceplate of each card.

NOTE: The CAGE2 accomodates only 2-Series Y-BUS control cards that serve as

the pipeline for IR, serial communications, and relays. Z-BUS cards provide super

high-speed control card applications such as 10/100 Ethernet, USB, USBII,

FireWire, disk drive arrays and more.

NOTE: Due to the different interconnect connectors, the CAGE2 and CNXCAGE

are not interchangeable. Do not attempt to install a CNXCAGE into the AV2.

Physical Description

The CAGE2, shown below, contains three 62-pin connectors that accept the plug-in

expansion cards and card guides support each side of the individual cards. A single

50-pin connector provides signal interconnect between the CAGE2 to the AV2

processor board. A double-sided printed circuit board (PCB) interconnect jumper is

provided with the CAGE2. Two blank faceplates are attached to the CAGE2 when

shipped. If more than one plug-in expansion card is to be utilized in the AV2,

additional face-plate(s) must be removed. The expansion cards contain two

thumbscrews that secure the card faceplate through the CAGE2 faceplate mounting

brackets.

CAGE2 Rear View (As Installed) and PCB Interconnect Jumper

6.60 in

(16.77 cm)

3.00 in

(7.62 cm)

1.18 in

(2.98 cm)

2.60 in

(6.57 cm)

PCB THICKNESS =

0.06 in

0.16 cm

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