Crestron CNXTA
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card
Operations & Installation Guide
Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card
Contents
CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card: CNXTA 1
Description 1
Functional Description 1
Physical Description 1
Leading Specifications 3
Setup 4
Installation 4
Audio Wiring Specifications 4
Hookup 5
WAV File Audio Messages 5
Downloadable WAV Files for the CNXTA 5
To Record a WAV File Message 7
To Convert a WAV File 8
To Create WAV Messages from Individual Files 9
Set WAV File or Message Properties, Save, and Exit 11
Configure CNXTA 14
CNXTA File List 15
Export File List Button 16
Import File List Button 16
Send New Files to CNXTA Button 16
Programming with SIMPL Windows 16
CNXTA Basic Touchpanel 17
CNXTA Symbol 18
CNXTA Basic Program 20
Problem Solving 23
Troubleshooting 23
Further Inquiries 23
Return and Warranty Policies 24
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 24
CRESTRON Limited Warranty 24
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Crestron CNXTA CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card
CNX Telephone Audio Interface
Card: CNXTA
Description
Functional Description
The CNX Telephone Audio Interface Card, CNXTA, allows access and control of a
Cresnet system through standard telephone lines. The CNXTA recognizes and
generates telephone Dual-Tone Multifrequency (DTMF) signals. When the CNXTA
is installed, these signals are used by a Cresnet system to remotely operate any
device controlled by the system. The CNXTA also recognizes caller ID (CID) and
CID on call waiting.
The CNXTA uses audio messages as voice prompts and responses. These files can
be recorded as WAV files on a personal computer (PC) using Microsoft®
Windows™ Sound Recorder, converted to PCM format, and transferred to the
CNXTA. Pre-recorded WAV message files can be downloaded from Crestron’s
website (www.crestron.com)
A Cresnet system with the CNXTA may be programmed to respond to incoming
telephone tones or sequence of tones. For example, pressing 1 or 12 from a telephone
(after connecting to the system) may be used to activate an air conditioning system
and the CNXTA would respond with “Command accepted, air conditioning is on”.
The system may also be programmed to dial-out and play a recorded message when
a specific input, such as from a security device, is received. By using CID
information, the system can be programmed to allow access only from a specific
telephone or even limited access from other lines.
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Physical Description
The CNXTA, shown on the next page, is a circuit board fastened to an aluminum
faceplate. The card is installed into an unoccupied slot in a Crestron CNX
Generation Control System. The faceplate contains two audio ports and one
telephone port that are described on the next page.
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CNXTA Physical View
5.00 in
(12.70 cm)
0.98 in
(2.49 cm)
GND
OUT
AUDI O
CNXTA TELEPHONE AUDIO INTERFACE
IN+
INX
IN-
IN
AUDI O
GND
LINE
PHONE
OUT+
OUT-
CNXTA Ports
The three CNXTA ports provide audio and telephone access to the CNXTA. These
ports are described below.
AUDIO OUT
This port is a 3-position male connector and is used to output line-level audio from
the CNXTA. This audio may be a recorded CNXTA message or audio patched from
the telephone line. A compatible 3-position female connector is provided.
Audio Output Port
AUDIO
OUT
OUT+
OUTGND
AUDIO IN
This port is a 4-position male connector and is used to receive line-level audio into
the CNXTA. This audio may then be recorded by the CNXTA and/or patched
directly to the telephone line. A compatible 4-position female connector is provided.
Audio Input Port
AUDIO
IN
IN+
INX
INGND
PHONE LINE
This port is a standard 6-pin RJ11 type telephone jack. Through a single-line
telephone cable (not supplied), this port is used to access an available telephone line.
Telephone Line Port
PHONE
LINE
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Leading Specifications
The tables below provide summaries of the specifications for the CNXTA.
Dimensions are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.
Leading Specifications of the CNXTA
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Power Requirements 24VDC Cresnet power, load factor of
thre e (3) W a tts.
SIMPL Windows
Stand-Alone Viewport
CNMXS-AV/Pro Upgrade File (UPZ)
CNRACKX/-DP Upgrade File (UPZ)
Audio Capacity Approximately 30 minutes of total
Dimensions & Weight
Version 1.30.01 or later
update file smwlib58.exe and update
document smwlib58.txt or later.
Version 1.55 or later
Version 5.07.06x or later
Version 5.07.06w or later
time. (Individual WAV file messages
are limited to about 4 minutes.
Height: 0.98 in (2 .49 cm )
Width: 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Depth: 6.65 in (16.89 cm)
Weight: 4.50 oz (0.13 kg)
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with library
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3
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4
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1 The latest software versions can be obtained from the Downloads page
(SIMPLWIN and TOUCHPNL Libraries) of Crestron’s website
(www.crestron.com)
. New users are required to register in order to obtain access
to the FTP site.
2 The Stand-Alone Viewport is NOT required if the Viewport included with
VisionTools Pro-e v2.05 or SIMPL Windows v1.31 (not available at time of
publication) or later is used. If required, the Stand-Alone Viewport must be
installed into a SEPARATE DIRECTORY
other than the SIMPL directory.
The latest version can be obtained from the Downloads page (SPECIAL
Library) of Crestron’s website. Search for VPORT32.ZIP.
3 CNX upgrade files are required for either CNMSX-AV/Pro or CNRACKX/-DP.
Filenames for upgrade files have a UPZ extension and can be obtained from the
Downloads page (OPSYS Library) of Crestron’s website.
4 For longer messages, the CNXTA may be programmed to play multiple files
consecutively.
Audio Specifications of the CNXTA
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Input Impedance 10K or 600 Ohms
Output Impedance 10 Ohms
Input/Output Balanced or Unbalanced
Input Maximum Level 3.5V rms
Frequency Response 300 Hertz (Hz) to 3 KHz (-3 dB min.)
WAV File Specifications for the CNXTA
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Format PCM
Frequency 8,000 Hz
Bits 16
Channels one (monophonic)
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As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with
specifications for CE marking.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Setup
Installation
Items required to install the CNXTA are already attached to the unit. The only tools
required are a Phillips tip screwdriver and a grounding strap. Follow the installation
procedure after this paragraph.
CAUTION: The CNXTA contains electrostatic sensitive devices (ESDs), observe
precautions for handling ESDs to avoid damaging the card.
1. Disconnect power from the control system.
2. Using the Phillips tip screwdriver, remove the blank faceplate from the
card slot of the control system where the CNXTA will be installed.
3. Align the CNXTA with the card guides and slide the card into position.
4. Firmly press both ends of the CNXTA faceplate to seat the card into the
control system connector.
5. Tighten the thumb screws finger-tight to secure the CNXTA to the
control system.
6. Reapply power to the control system.
Audio Wiring Specifications
Input impedance and balance of the audio wiring are determined by external
connections. When preparing external audio input and audio output wiring to the
CNXTA, refer to the following diagram:
Balanced and Unbalanced External Connections
BALANCED 600 OHMS INPUT
BALANCED OUTPUT
+
AUDIO
-
OUT
G
UNBALANCED 10K INPUT
UNBALANCED OUTPUT
+
AUDIO
-
OUT
G
+
x
-
G
AUDIO
IN
+
x
-
G
AUDIO
IN
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Hookup
Refer to “Audio Wiring Specifications” on the previous page and the example
hookup diagram below. Complete the connections in any order.
Hookup Connections for CNXTA
TO AUDIO
DEVICE
LINE-IN
CONNECTOR
OUT+
OUT-
OUT
AUDIO
CNXTA TELEPHONE AUDIO INTERFACE
GND
IN+
INX
IN
AUDIO
FROM AUDIO
CONNECTOR
IN-
DEVICE
LINE-OUT
TO TELEPHONE
(TELEPHONE CABLE
GND
PHONE
WALL-JACK
NOT SUPPLIED)
LINE
WAV File Audio Messages
The CNXTA audio messages are used for system prompts and responses. These files
are recorded as WAV files on a PC using an audio utility such as Sound Recorder
that is packaged with Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT™. Files from other sources may
also be converted to a CNXTA acceptable format by using this or a similar utility.
Many other audio utilities are available commercially or as shareware.
NOTE: If the Sound Recorder program is not available on the PC, select Start
Help at the Windows taskbar. Click on the Index tab and type in Sound Recorder.
For Windows 95/NT, double-click the installing entry. For Windows 95/98/NT,
follow the directions provided to add the Sound Recorder program. (The Sound
Recorder is part of the Multimedia
This section contains descriptions of the Crestron pre-recorded files and procedures
on how to use Sound Recorder to record, edit, and convert WAV file messages. For
more information about how to use Sound Recorder, refer to its User’s Guide and
extensive help information provided with the software.
Downloadable WAV Files for the CNXTA
Pre-recorded WAV files for the voice prompts and responses are available for the
CNXTA. These files can be stored into and programmed for use in the CNXTA
directly or may be edited with the Sound Recorder. A default message is
programmed into the CNXTA and five ZIP directories of WAV files are available.
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component).
NOTE: WAV files can be obtained from the Downloads page (WAVFILES
Library) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to
register in order to obtain access to the FTP site.
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The five tables shown below list the names of the WAV files contained in each ZIP
directory. The individual files can be combined to create custom messages. “To
Create WAV Messages from Individual Files” on page 9 describes how to create
custom messages.
Dates and Units WAV Files
Date -U ni.Z IP (D ATES and UN ITS) Files
Month
Day Sunday Saturday June December Preset
Year Monday January July Degrees Level
O’clock Tuesday February August Seconds Fahrenheit
AM Wednesday March September Minutes Celsius
PM Thursday April October Dollars Tim e
Equipment WAV Files
On Temperature DVD Player Curtains Main Menu Command
Off Setting Television Blinds Security System Accepted
Playing Error Channel Enter Code Menu Function Not
Stopped Lights Is That is Incorrect HVAC Menu Perform ed
Paused Fan High W elcome to the… AV Menu Function Not
Recording Heat Low Crestron Home Return Main Menu Available Choose
Armed Air Conditioning Medium Residence Exit System Menu
Disarmed CD Player Initializing Active Comm and Em ergency
Th e VC R Drape s No rm al Activa ted A ll is W e ll
Oh (as 8:0 1pm)
Friday May November Percent
Equipmen.ZIP (EQUIPMENT) Files
Numbers WAV Files
Numbers.ZIP Files
Zero Nine Eighteen Ninety Sixth Fifteenth
One Ten Nineteen Hundred Seventh Sixteenth
Two Eleven Twenty Thousand Eighth Seventeenth
Th re e Twelv e T hirty M illio n N in th E ig hteen th
Four Thirteen Forty First Tenth Nineteenth
Five Fourteen Fifty Second Eleventh
Six Fifteen Sixty Third Twelfth
Seven Sixteen Seventy Fourth Thirteenth
Eight Seventeen Eighty Fifth Fourteenth
Places, Humor and Miscellaneous WAV Files
Pla-Hu-M.ZIP (PLACES, HUMOR and MISCELLANEOUS) Files
Pool Bathroom Great Room Basement Attic
Sauna Dining Room Library Foyer D en
Hot tub Living Room Driveway Hallway Dinette
Jacuzzi Master Back Yard O utside Stairs
Spa Kids Front Yard Inside Family Room Systems Check
Kitchen Patio Garage Office (Laughs) Stock Update
Can’t Do That
Dave
Welcome Crestron
Home
Telephone Applications WAV Files
Tele-App.ZIP (TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS) Files
Dialing Wait Pound sign Yes Password Environmental
Busy Line You have… Star No Pound Sign Controls
No Tone Message Hear Next Incorrect Please Wait
Try Later Messages Delete Number Password Did Not
Please… Saved Save Area code Select Menu Understand
Leave Message Deleted Erase Hello Security System
After tone New Record Goodbye Audio Visual
Thank you Press For
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