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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Preparation for Use

Connections are made to the 16 normally open, isolated relays of the CNXRY-16.
The connectors are labeled A1 through A8 and B1 through B8. Refer to a sample
hookup diagram below and aside from reapplying power to the control system last,
complete the connections in any order.

Sample Hookup Connections for CNXRY-16

CONNECT TO (UP TO 16)

CONTROLLABLE DEVICES

Programming with SIMPL Windows

SIMPL (Symbol Intensive Master Programming Language) is an easy-to-use
programming language that is completely integrated and compatible with all
Crestron system hardware. The objects that are used in SIMPL are called symbols.
SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows®
environment.

SIMPL Windows is Crestron Electronics' software for programming Crestron
control systems. It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number
of workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure,
program, test, and monitor a Crestron control system.

The next two subsections describe a sample SIMPL Windows program that utilizes
the CNXRY-16. The first subsection details how the sample program works with a
textual description and block diagram. The second subsection provides a broad
description of how to actually create the SIMPL Windows program.

NOTE: The following description assumes that the reader has knowledge of
SIMPL Windows. If not, please refer to the extensive help information provided
with the software.

NOTE: There is no need to recreate the sample SIMPL Windows program. A copy
of this program is available from Crestron’s ControlCD (version 4.03 and later).
Search for the CNXRY-16.SMW project in the SIMPL Windows Example Base.

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How the Program Works

A basic CNXRY-16 SIMPL program is shown below in block diagram form. For
this example, the CNXRY-16 occupies slot 1 of a CNMSX-PRO. Assume there are
two rooms that have lighting systems that are controlled via relays. Each room can
have up to eight scenes of lighting. A scene is engaged by latching a relay. Only one
scene can be activated in a room at a time.

Block Diagram of CNXRY-16

Room 1 uses relays A1 through A8; room 2 uses relays B1 through B8. When the
user presses any of the buttons for room 1 (join numbers 1-8), the corresponding
signal goes high on the input of the Interlock symbol for room 1. The corresponding
output of the Interlock latches high. Since the Interlock is mutually exclusive, only
that output is high. The corresponding relay then latches high on the CNXRY-16
card.

How to Create the Program

Use the Configuration Manager workspace in SIMPL Windows to select and
configure all the devices that need to be included into the system. For this example,
add a CNXRY-16 to slot #1 of the CNMSX-PRO. Also add a LC-1500 to the
system; its NET ID must be set to 03, shown on the next page.

NOTE: SIMPL Windows v1.19.08 or later is required to program the CNMSX­PRO. If using an earlier version of SIMPL Windows, Crestron recommends a
SIMPL Windows and operating system upgrade.

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Graphical System View of CNXRY-16 and LC-1500 in SIMPL Windows’ Configuration
Manager

Use the Programming Manager workspace in SIMPL Windows to select symbols
and assign their respective signals. For this example, a touchpanel and CNXRY-16
symbols were added automatically when the devices were added to the system in the
Configuration Manager workspace. Expand the Network Modules folder and double
click on the touchpanel for a detail view (alternatively CTRL+D or drag and drop
into Detail View). Assign signals as shown below.

For a more descriptive
symbol name, as shown in
this illustration, right mouse
click on the touchpanel icon
in the Network Modules

older in Program View and
select Edit Symbol Comment
(alternatively, highlight the
icon and depress Ctrl+R or
Tab). Enter a new descriptive
name in the “Enter Symbol
Comment” dialog box and
click OK.

Graphical Detail View of Touchpanel in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager

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Expand the Central Control Modules folder and double click on the CNXRY-16 for
a detail view (alternatively CTRL+D or drag and drop into Detail View). Assign
signals as shown below.

Graphical Detail View of CNXRY-16 in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager

For a more descriptive
symbol name, as shown in
these illustrations, right
mouse click on the Interlock
icon in the Logic folder in
Program View and select Edit
Symbol Comment
(alternatively, highlight the
icon and depress Ctrl+R or
Tab). Enter a new descriptive
name in the “Enter Symbol
Comment” dialog box and
click OK.

Expand the Logic folder and double click on both Interlock icons for a detail view
(alternatively CTRL+D or drag and drop into Detail View). Assign signals as shown
below.

Graphical Detail View of Interlocks (S-1 & S-2) in SIMPL Windows’ Programming
Manager

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Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further
assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative.

CNXRY-16 Toubleshooting

TROUBLE

CNXRY-16
does not
function.

POSSIBLE

CAUSE(S)

CNX Control System
is not receiving
power.

Circuit card is not
properly seated in
slot.

Programming error. Check SIMPL Windows program.

Verify power to CNX Control System.

Verify CNXRY-16 is properly inserted into
CNX Control System slot per procedures in
this Operations Guide.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Further Inquiries

If after reviewing this Operations Guide for the CNXRY-16, you cannot locate
specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award
winning customer service 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].

• In Australia and New Zealand, call Crestron Control Solutions at

[phone].

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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, 6 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, 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 non­warranty, return freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser.

CRESTRON Limited Warranty

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of
purchase from CRESTRON, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or
rotating mechanical parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1)
year; touchscreen display and overlay components are covered for 90 days; batteries and
incandescent lamps are not covered.

This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized
CRESTRON dealer. Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the
dealer's warranty, if any.

CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty 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 original 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 is not liable for
any claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.

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.

Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed
or implied, nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed
by law are limited to the terms of this limited warranty. This warranty statement supercedes all
previous warranties.

Trademark Information

All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

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