Crestron CNTV-CS User Manual

Crestron CNTV-CS Current Sensor for CNTV

Contents

Current Sensor for CNTV: CNTV-CS 1

Description 1

Functional Description 1

Physical Description 1
Leading Specifications 2
Setup 2

Digital Connector Wiring 2

Hookup 3

Programming 4
Problem Solving 4

Troubleshooting 4

Further Inquiries 4
Return and Warranty Policies 5

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 5

CRESTRON Limited Warranty 5

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Crestron CNTV-CS Current Sensor for CNTV

Current Sensor for CNTV:
CNTV-CS

Description

Functional Description

The Current Sensor for CNTV, CNTV-CS, senses whether a single television set (9”

color or larger) is OFF or ON. The CNTV-CS senses the current used by the

television that is connected to it, a large current indicates that the set is ON and the

absence of (or very low) current indicates that the set is OFF. The current threshold

is non-adjustable. If the CNTV-CS detects that the set is ON, the CNTV (or other

Cresnet processor) will not attempt to turn it ON which would inadvertently turn the

set OFF.

The electronic relay of the CNTV-CS is internally protected against polarity reversal

and does not generate any voltage across the terminals. The terminals represent a

contact closure, the digital signals are high for open or low for closed. The digital

connector provides the current sensor status to the CNTV-CS.

Simplified Block Diagram

AC

PLUG

CURRENT

SENSOR

ELECTRONIC

RELAY

DIGITAL

CONNECTOR

AC

OUTLET

Physical Description

Refer to the physical views shown after this paragraph. The CNTV-CS contains an

AC plug on one side and an AC outlet on the other. The cord to the digital connector

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Current Sensor for CNTV Crestron CNTV-CS

SPECIFICATION

DETAILS

is approximately six feet long and is polarized with the black wire for ground (G)
and the black with white-stripe wire as the “hot” wire. The connector attaches to the
digital input of the CNTV.

CNTV-CS Physical Views

AC

PLUG

Leading Specifications

The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the CNTV-CS.
Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.

1.93

3.16

CORD IS APPROX-

IMATELY 6 FEET LONG

2.04
AC

OUTLET

DIGITAL

CONNECTOR

Setup

Leading Specifications of the CNTV-CS

Maximum AC load
Contact Closure
Contact Closure Impedance
Dimensions & Weight

10A, 1KW at 120VAC
Open or Closed
100 ohms
Height: 3.16 in (8.03 cm)
Width: 2.04 in (5.18 cm)
Depth: 1.93 in (4.90 cm)
Cord Length: 6 ft (1.83 m) approx.
Weight: 1.60 oz (0.20 kg)

Digital Connector Wiring

The digital connector of the CNTV-CS provides the current sense to the CNTV (or
other Cresnet processor). The black wire of the CNTV-CS cord must be attached to
pin-5 (G or ground pin) of the connector and the black with white-stripe wire may be
attached to either pin-1, 2, 3, or 4. The CNTV must be programmed to recognize
which pin is used.

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Crestron CNTV-CS Current Sensor for CNTV

Digital Connector Wiring

BLACK WIRE

CONNECTED

TO PIN 5 OR

GROUND (G)

BLACK / WHITE-

STRIPE WIRE

CONNECTED TO

PIN 1, 2, 3 OR 4

Hookup

Refer to the two diagrams after this paragraph. The CNTV-CS should be plugged
into an AC outlet and the television to be current sensed is plugged into the
CNTV-CS. The digital connector of the CNTV-CS is attached to the DIGITAL
IN/OUT back panel connector of the CNTV.

CNTV Back Panel Reference Diagram

COM

1 2

CRESTRON

NET

ELECTRONICS INC.

DIGITAL

43 1 2

1 2 G 1 2 G

SENSEIN/OUT

PWR

IR

OUT

CRESSKILL, NJ 07626

12VDC

PWR

CNTV-CS Hookup Diagram

9" OR LARGER

COLOR TELEVISION

(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)

CNTV-CS

TELEVISION

POWER PLUG

DIGITAL

CONNECTOR

CNTV

(OR OTHER

CRESNET

PROCESSOR)

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Current Sensor for CNTV Crestron CNTV-CS

CNTV-CS is not transferring

wires or connector not firmly

Programming

The CNTV-CS does not require programming. The program of the CNTV
determines how the digital input from the CNTV-CS is recognized. Refer to CNTV
Operations Guide (latest revision of Doc. 8105) for further information.

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations of the
CNTV-CS. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron technical
support representative.

CNTV-CS Troubleshooting

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

CNTV (or other
Crestron processor)
not sensing

television OFF/ON
status.

CNTV-CS not
sensing current.

Television not drawing
enough current to trigger
CNTV-CS.

Television not operating
properly.

CNTV-CS is not receiving
power.

power to its outlet.

CNTV-CS digital output

connected.
CNTV (or other Crestron

processor) not programmed
for CNTV-CS digital
connector pins.

Make sure the television is at least a 9-inch color.

Verify that the television turns OFF/ON manually.

Confirm that power outlet has AC voltage and
CNTV-CS is firmly plugged into outlet.

Confirm that CNTV-CS outlet has AC when
plugged into power outlet and television plug is
firmly plugged into the CNTV-CS outlet.

Verify that each digital output wire and the digital
connector is firmly connected.

Verify that CNTV (or other Crestron processor) is
programmed to recognize the digital input pin (1,
2, 3 or 4) of the CNTV-CS connector.

Further Inquiries

If after reviewing this Operations Guide for the CNTV-CS, you cannot locate
specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award
winning technical support team by calling:

• In the US and Canada, call Crestron’s corporate headquarters at

1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] or 1-201-767-3400.

• In Europe, call Crestron International at [phone].

• In Asia, call Crestron Asia at [phone].

• In Latin America, call Crestron Latin America at [phone].

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For local support from exclusive Crestron factory-trained personnel call:

• In Australia, call Soundcorp at [phone].

• In New Zealand, call Amber Technologies at [phone].

Crestron CNTV-CS Current Sensor for CNTV

Return and Warranty Policies

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service

1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service

without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty
service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note
specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of
contact person, RMA number, and return address.

2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a

CRESTRON Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Authorized returns must be shipped freight prepaid to CRESTRON,
Cresskill, N.J., or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number clearly
marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect
or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON
reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15%
restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any products returned with an
RMA.

3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall

be paid by CRESTRON, shipping by standard ground carrier. In the
event repairs are found to be non-warranty, return freight costs shall be
paid by the purchaser.

CRESTRON Limited Warranty

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its Cresnet products, denoted by a
"CN" prefix model number, to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment to purchaser.
Disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical parts are covered for a
period of one (1) year. CRESTRON warrants all its other products for a period of
one year from the defects mentioned above, excluding touchscreen display
components which are covered for 90 days. Incandescent lamps are completely
excluded from Crestron's Limited Warranty. CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair
or replace any product found defective without charge for parts or labor. Repaired or
replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only by
the unexpired portion of the warranty.

CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor warranty terms if the product has been used
in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been
subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation
procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any product that has had the
serial number altered, defaced, or removed.

This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the purchaser. In no event
shall CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind
(property or economic damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this
equipment. CRESTRON makes no other warranties nor authorizes any other party to
offer any warranty, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability for
this product. This warranty statement supersedes all previous warranties.

Trademark Information

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are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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