Crestron CNRFT-32A, CNRFT-48A User Manual

CRESTRON CNRFT/CNIRT One-Way Wireless Panels

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................ 1

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

CNRFT-32A/-48A.................................................................................. 1

CNIRT-32A/-48A................................................................................... 1

Physical Description.......................................................................................... 2

Configuration Differences................................................................................ 2

LEADING SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................... 3

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.................................................................................. 4

Controls.............................................................................................................. 4

Indicators............................................................................................................. 4

INSTALLATION/SETUP............................................................................................... 4

PROGRAMMING........................................................................................................... 6

TEST/TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................ 7

FURTHER INQUIRIES.................................................................................................... 8

SYNTAX......................................................................................................................... 9

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The CNRFT-32A/CNIRT-32A and CNRFT-48A/CNIRT-48A are a new improved version of CRESTRON's

one-way wireless panels. The new "A" units are functionally identical to the non-"A" units, but the newer

units have been completely redesigned for greater ease of installation and maintenance. The manual rotary

switches for ID code setting have been eliminated and replaced by a software utility program available

from CRESTRON's Workshop. The radio-frequency (RF) code packets have been updated to include error

detection for higher reliability reception. The new improved one-way wireless panels must be used with

CRESTRON's new CNRFGWA or CNIRGWA receiver. The standard, high-quality non-"A" version

transmitters must continue to use the CNRFGW or CNIRGW.

Functional Description

CNRFT-32A/-48A

The CNRFT series of portable RF wireless panels, figure 1, is designed to operate with the CRESNET II

system with the use of a wireless receiver such as the CNRFGWA network unit. Up to 32 miniature

pushbuttons reside on the CNRFT-32A to provide direct user interface. The CNRFT-48A offers up to 48

miniature pushbuttons.

CNIRT-32A/-48A

The CNIRT series of portable infrared (IR) wireless panels, figure 1, is designed to operate with the

CRESNET II system with the use of a wireless receiver such as the CNIRGWA network unit. Up to 32

miniature pushbuttons reside on the CNIRT-32A to provide direct user interface. The CNIRT-48A offers

up to 48 miniature pushbuttons.

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Physical Description

CNRFT-32A/48A and CNIRT-32A/48A electronic hardware is housed in a high-impact molded plastic

enclosure (refer to figures 1 and 2 for front and back views, respectively ). The button array on the printed

circuit board is covered by a customized button panel. All button panels include custom engraving, colored

button caps, choice of button configurations, and panel finishes. Refer to the latest version of the

CRESNET II Engraving Worksheet for the wireless transmitters (Doc. 5242 and Doc. 5243) to design a

unique button panel. Omission of unused buttons is standard. A red transmit LED is located above the

button panel cover.

BATTERY

COVER

REMOVED TO

LOCATION.SENSORSHOW

BATTERY COVER W BATTERY

OFINSIDEONMOUNTED

COVER.

Figure 2. CNRFT/CNIRT, Back View

A standard nine-volt battery is included with all units. Access to the battery is permitted after the

battery cover, located on the underside of the unit, is removed. A sensor (photo transistor) used to

program an identity code is also located in the battery compartment.

Configuration Differences

The RF and IR one-way wireless transmitters have two different configurations based on the maximum

number of buttons available on the customized panel. They are depicted in table 1.

Table 1. CNRFT-32A/48A and CNIRT-32A/48A Configurations

CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION

CNRFT-32A & CNIRT-32A 32 buttons on a customized panel
CNRFT-48A & CNIRT-48A 48 buttons on a customized panel

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LEADING SPECIFICATIONS:

Table 2 provides a summary of leading specifications for the wireless transmitters. Dimensions and

weight are approximations rounded to the nearest tenth unit.

Table 2. Leading Specifications

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Battery 9V DC
CRESNET II Workshop Version 5.0 or later
CRESNET II Operating System SR30160.OPS or later
CNRFT-32A & CNIRT-32A

Dimensions & Weight

CNRFT-48A & CNIRT-48A
Dimensions & Weight

Height: 6.2 in (15.7 cm)
Width: 6.4 in (16.3 cm)
Depth: 2.0 in (5.1 cm)
Weight: 0.7 lb (0.3 kg)

Height: 6.2 in (15.7 cm)
Width: 8.8 in (22.3 cm)
Depth: 2.0 in (5.1 cm)
Weight: 1.0 lb (0.5 kg)

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS:

Controls

Button controls are custom designed. The wireless transmitters are available with a maximum of 32 to

48 functional buttons (depending on the model). Function definition is determined by application of the unit

within the CRESNET II system. The customized button controls correspond to signal names that are

defined in the SIMPL program.

Indicators

There is only one indicator located on the wireless transmitters. The indicator is a red LED and resides on

the face of the unit above the button panel cover. The transmit LED indicates IR/RF transmission and

illuminates when a button is depressed.

INSTALLATION/SETUP:

Every wireless transmitter communicating with either the CNRFGWA or CNIRGWA requires a unique

identity code (ID CODE). For RF devices the ID CODE is referred to as RF ID. For IR devices the ID CODE is

referred to as IR ID. There are 254 possible two-digit hexadecimal alphanumeric codes ranging from 01 to

FE. The CNRFT/CNIRT ID CODE is factory set to 11, but may be changed from a PC via CRESTRON's

CRESNET II Workshop. An ID CODE may need to be changed if more than one transmitter is placed on the

network. To maintain code diversity within the CRESNET II system, use codes between 10 and FE for the

transmitters.

NOTES

1. The ID CODE on the wireless transmitters is factory set to 11.

2. If an ID CODE needs to be changed, do not use 00 or FF as an RF/IR ID.

3. Do not confuse RF/IR ID with network (NET) ID.

The following items are required to change the wireless transmitter ID CODE:

• PC running CRESNET II Workshop, version 5.0 or later.

• CNIDC - Identity Code cable.

Complete the following steps in the order provided to ensure proper ID CODE assignment of the unit.

1. Start up the CRESNET II Workshop with the following DOS commands.

CD\CN2 (depress ENTER)
CNWS (depress ENTER)

2. The Workshop commences with an opening screen. Depress any key to open the MAIN MENU,
illustrated in figure 3.

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3. From the MAIN MENU, highlight Utilities and depress ENTER. The UTILITY MENU, illustrated in
figure 4, appears on the display.

CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

MAIN MENU

SIMPL

RIPE

Sort IR drv

Utilities

Quit

CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

UTILITY MENU

performance Viewport

load/save Touch panels

Print touch panel

OS Upgrade

CPU

DEAL

Easykey programmer

load/save Nvram

TID

Leave Utilities

Enter the SIMPL (Symbol - Intensive - Master - Programming -

Language) program development environment.

ESC to Quit Alt[D] = Set Defaults F1=Help

Figure 3. MAIN MENU, Workshop

4. From the UTILITY MENU, highlight TID and depress ENTER. The Transmitter ID Programmer,
illustrated in figure 5, appears on the display.

Position IR probe over sensor on transmitter.

Do not remove IR probe until it stops blinking

F1-Help

TAB-Select COM

Figure 5. Transmitter ID Programmer, Workshop

ESC to Main Menu Alt[D] = Set Defaults F1=Help

Figure 4. UTILITY MENU, Workshop

CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

Transmitter ID Programmer

RS-232 COM port:

Type RF id code in HEX:

Hit Enter to program the transmitter ID

COM1

Enter-Program the transmitter

Transmitter ID Programmer

ESC-Utility Menu

5. From the Transmitter ID Programmer screen, specify the PC's COM port with the TAB key.

6. Connect the 9-pin DIN connector from the CNIDC to the proper COM port on the back of the PC. Use
the same port as that assigned in the previous step.

7. Position the transmitter button-side down so the battery compartment is accessible.

8. Remove the battery cover to expose the battery compartment. Refer to figure 2.

9. Place LED probe from the CNIDC over the exposed sensor (photo transistor) as shown in figure 6. The
probe should rest in the corner of the battery compartment so that it completely covers the sensor.

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PROBE SHOULD COVER

SENSOR

Figure 6. Probe Placement

SHOWN.AS

10. With a finger over the probe to hold it in place, lift and rotate transmitter so that the red LED located

11. From the PC, type the two-digit hexadecimal ID CODE.

12. Depress the ENTER key and observe the flashing red LED on the front of the transmitter.

13. When the red LED stops flashing, remove the probe from the back of the unit. The ID CODE is

14. Secure the battery cover over the battery compartment.

15. Disconnect the CNIDC from the PC.

PROGRAMMING:

The button array is located beneath the custom button panel of each wireless transmitter. Refer to figure
1 for the location of the SIMPL-C button numbers and their corresponding button positions for the CNIRT
and CNRFT transmitters. The numbering for each button is constant. For each button input, a signal name
must be defined in the SIMPL program. Unused buttons need not be assigned signal names. The following
example illustrates button definition of the CNRFT-32A and CNIRT-32A in the CRESNET II Workshop.
Access the following tables from the "Define Network" section of the SIMPL-I Menu. Aside from
difference in nomenclature, the Workshop menus of the CNRFT-48A and CNIRT-48A are identical.

above the button panel is visible.

programmed into the transmitter.

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CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

3.0

CNRFGW CNRFGW/CNIRGW Receiver 3.0

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TAB to select entries
F2-Detail

ESC to Def Equip F1=HelpDefine Network

CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

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RF ID:

BUTTON SIGNAL NAMES

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F2-Detail

ESC to Define Net F1=HelpPanel Detail

CNRFT-32

F3-Display Signals

Net PF: 3.0System PF :

PgUp/PgDn to find ID
F3-Display Signals

Net ID:

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F4- Auto-Increment

CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

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P.F.DescriptionNet DeviceNet ID

Net ID:

CNRFGW

CNRFGW/CNIRGW Receiver

Transmitter

RF ID Description

1214CNRFT-32

CNIRT-32 32-button 1-way IR transmitter

F2-Detail

ESC to Define Net F1=HelpPanel Detail

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RF ID:

BUTTON SIGNAL NAMES

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ESC to Define Net F1=HelpPanel Detail

32-button 1-way transmitter

TAB - Select Transmitter

CRESNET II Workshop v5.0

CNRFGW

CNIRT-32

F3-Display Signals

to Enter ID

Net ID:

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F4- Auto-Increment

TEST/TROUBLESHOOTING:

Table 3 provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please
contact a CRESTRON technical support representative.

Table 3. Troubleshooting Guide

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

LED on unit does not
illuminate.

Intermittent
response during

transmission. Receiver is blocked or moved. For IR unit, verify direct line-of-sight. For RF

No battery in unit or battery is dead. Install new battery.

Refer to cause when LED does not illuminate. Refer to corrective action when LED does not

illuminate.

unit, verify that heavy metal is not in vicinity
of transmission.

CNRFGWA is in vicinity of metal. Verify that large amount of metal is not

blocking transmission.

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Table 3. Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

No response from
CRESNET II system.

Refer to causes when LED does not illuminate and
intermittent response during transmission occurs.

NET ID of receiver is incorrectly set. Enter Performance Viewport in the CRESNET II

RF ID or IR ID is incorrectly set. Verify that the RF ID or IR ID for the

Program does not match hardware. Verify correct program is loaded in system via

Receiver is unplugged (no power). Verify power to the receiver.
Two or more receivers are too close together. Verify that multiple receivers are properly

Wrong transmitter in use. If multiple transmitters are accessible, verify

Refer to corrective action when LED does not
illuminate and intermittent response during
transmission occurs.

Workshop. Depress the F4 key to poll the
network. Verify that the NET ID for the
receiver is properly set to match the SIMPL
program.

NOTE:

After changing the CNRFGWA/CNIRGWA
identity code, disconnect and reconnect the
network connector.

transmitter is properly set to match the
SIMPL program.

NOTE:

NET ID and RF ID or IR ID are separate
parameters. ALT-R in Workshop (v5.0)
shows RF or IR transmitter button presses.

Performance Viewport Workshop.

spaced (

proper unit is used.

>50 feet) from each other.

FURTHER INQUIRIES:

If after reviewing this Operations Guide you still have additional questions, please contact a CRESTRON
technical support representative by dialing (888) CRESTRON [[phone]] or [phone].

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SYNTAX:

The following syntax codes are provided for compatibility purposes only.

NET.ID <10 o FE>: CNRFGW \CNRFT talking to a CNRFGWA

TRANSMITTER <RF IDCODE >: CNRFT \ID # and transmitter type.
i1 = <signal name> \Independent button.
i2 = <signal name>
i3 = <signal name>
" = " "

NET.ID <10 o FE>: CNIRGW \CNIRT talking to a CNIRGWA

TRANSMITTER <IR IDCODE >: CNIRT \ID # and transmitter type.
i1 = <signal name> \Independent button.
i2 = <signal name>
i3 = <signal name>
" = " "

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