Crestron CNXRY-16 User Manual

Crestron CNXRY-16
CNX Relay Output Expansion Card
Operations Guide

CRESTRON

Contents

CNX Relay Output Expansion Card: CNXRY-16 1

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

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

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

Leading Specifications...............................................................................................................2

Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation...................................................................................................................2

Preparation for Use...................................................................................................... 3

Programming with SIMPL Windows.....................................................................................3

How the Program Works.............................................................................................4

How to Create the Program ......................................................................................... 4

Problem Solving ........................................................................................................................ 7

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................7

Further Inquiries..........................................................................................................7

Return and Warranty Policies....................................................................................................8

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ........................................................................ 8

CRESTRON Limited Warranty ..................................................................................8

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CNX Relay Output Expansion
Card: CNXRY-16

Description

Functional Description

The CNXRY-16 Relay Output Expansion Card provides 16 isolated, normally open

relay closures. The maximum rating per contact measures 1A, 30 VAC/VDC. There

are MOV (metal oxide varistor) arc supression devices across the contacts for use

with “real world” loads. Refer to the schematic below.

CNXRY-16 Schematic

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Physical Description

The CNXRY-16, shown below, is a circuit board fastened to an aluminum faceplate.

The card is manufactured to easily fit into an unoccupied slot in a Crestron CNX

Generation Control System.

CNXRY-16 Faceplate

The faceplate contains two identical male, 9-pin connectors. There are eight relay

pins and one common ground pin per connector. Silk screening is applied to the

faceplate; relay pins are labeled A1 through A8 and B1 through B8. Common

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ground pins are labeled with a C. Two supplied 9-position connectors can be wired
and attached to connectors A and/or B.

Leading Specifications

The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the CNXRY-16.
Dimensions and weight are approximations rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.

Leading Specifications of the CNXRY-16

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Power Requirements
Maximum Rating per Contact
SIMPL Windows
CNX Operating System
CNX Monitor
Dimensions

As of the date of manufacture, the unit has been tested and found to comply with
specifications for CE marking.

24 VDC, network power; 5 Watts
1A, 30 VAC/VDC
Version 1.19.08 or later
Version 5.01.00 or later
Version 2.00 or later
Height: 0.98 in (2.49 cm)
Width: 5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Setup

Installation

Items required to install the CNXRY-16 are already attached to the unit. The only
tools required are a Phillips tip screwdriver and a grounding strap. Follow the
assembly procedure below.

CAUTION: The CNXRY-16 contains electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD);
observe precautions for handling ESDs to avoid damaging the card.

NOTE: If installing the CNXRY-16 into a CNMSX-AV, it is assumed that the
CNXCAGE has been installed.

1. Disconnect power from the CNMSX.

2. Use the Phillips tip screwdriver and remove two screws and blank
faceplate from the control system.

3. Align the CNXRY-16 with the card guides in the open slot and slide
the expansion card into position.

4. Firmly press both ends of the CNXRY-16 faceplate to seat the
expansion card into the control system connector.

5. Tighten the thumb-nail screws to secure the CNXRY-16 to the control
system.

6. Reapply power to the CNMSX.

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