Crestron QM-RMCRX
QuickMedia™ Receiver/Processor
Operations Guide
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Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia™ Receiver/Processor
Contents
QuickMedia™ Receiver/Processor: QM-RMCRX 1
Introduction ..........................................................................................................1
Features and Functions...........................................................................1
Specifications ......................................................................................... 6
Physical Description...............................................................................7
Memory................................................................................................12
Industry Compliance ............................................................................14
Setup................................................................................................................... 14
Network Wiring ...................................................................................14
QuickMedia Wiring .............................................................................15
Mounting..............................................................................................16
Hardware Hookup ................................................................................ 17
Power Supply .......................................................................................19
Establishing Communication with the QM-RMCRX .........................19
Troubleshooting Communications ....................................................... 23
Identity Code........................................................................................ 24
Establishing Console Mode on an Ethernet Slave................................24
Configuring the QM-RMCRX............................................................................25
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ............................25
Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder...........................................26
Digital Media Tools™ .........................................................................28
Problem Solving.................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................32
Further Inquiries...................................................................................35
Firmware Upgrades.............................................................................. 36
Future Updates .....................................................................................36
Appendix: SIMPL Windows Programming .......................................................37
Programming with SIMPL Windows...................................................37
Compiling and Uploading a Program to the Control System............... 48
Uploading Web pages to the QM-RMCRX .........................................49
Converting Programs and Modules Created for Other Systems...........50
Updating the Operating System ...........................................................52
Advanced Console Commands ............................................................53
Software License Agreement..............................................................................54
Return and Warranty Policies.............................................................................56
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ................................................. 56
CRESTRON Limited Warranty ...........................................................56
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Crestron QM-RMCRX QuickMedia™ Receiver/Processor
QuickMedia™
Receiver/Processor: QM-RMCRX
Introduction
Features and Functions
The QM-RMCRX combines a Crestron® 2-Series Ethernet-based control system
with a QuickMedia™ input (receiver) and Cresnet® master port. The QMRMCRX is designed to mount at the projector or plasma display to provide local
display control, LAN connectivity, and signal management.
Functional Summary
• Powerful 2-Series processor, based on Motorola’s ColdFire® technology,
with non-volatile memory.
• Supports DHCP, DNS, SSL (refer to the notes on page 4), and XPanel
IE/EXE/PDA control (Crestron e-Control
transport technology.
• Flash memory, DRAM, and programmable logic via SIMPL Windows
and SIMPL+
• Two bi-directional COM ports (RS-232 only).
• One IR port - compatible with Crestron ST-SPL IR-Splitter, for IR-
Control of up to five different devices, programmable via the hundreds of
IR device drivers available in the Crestron database.
• Four digital input ports for direct connection of power sensors, pressure
sensors, door sensors, room occupancy sensor, etc.
• A 10/100 Ethernet LAN port with built-in Web server/XPanel control,
support for DHCP, all Crestron e-Control power applications and
Crestron RoomView™ facility monitoring and management software.
• Two Cresnet connectors.
• Composite, S-video and RGBHV video outputs.
• Volume, bass and treble controls.
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2), and QuickMedia™
• Three line level outputs.
• 20-watt stereo amplifier.
• 12 band graphic/parametric equalizer for left program, right program, and
speech.
• Microphone mixer with up to 40 ms delay.
• Power pack included.
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The QM-RMCRX processes standard video (i.e. DVD, VCR, camera video),
RGB video and audio signals through its proprietary QuickMedia transport port.
The QuickMedia connection port is a revolutionary signal processing system
that allows for transmitting and receiving any signal type (including video,
audio, computer and microphone signals) via CAT5E type cable. A QuickMedia
Wall Plate (QM-WMC) converts these signals from analog to digital and
transmits them to a QM-RMCRX receiver using a CAT5E cable (the signal
skew of the cable must not be greater than 15 ns over the total length, refer to
“Video Adjustments” on page 30 for additional skew information). The
QuickMedia receiver performs frequency compensation on each twisted pair
video input to maintain correct operation.
The QM-RMCRX then converts each of those signal types back to standard
analog signals for connection to a display (projector or flat-panel monitor), an
audio amplifier, or if using the on-board amplifier, directly to speakers.
QM-RMCRX outputs include:
• RGB
• Composite video
• S-video
• Two unbalanced line audio outputs or an unbalanced stereo line output
• One unbalanced line-level speech output
• One 20-watt stereo output, with built-in volume, bass and treble
controls.
The QM-RMCRX QuickMedia Receiver/Processor features onboard
professional digital audio processing, with volume and tone control, 12-band
graphic/parametric equalization, and up to 40 ms of delay for speech audio.
The onboard mic mixer can mix the two remote microphones with stereo
program signals in any proportion, so the sound is always precisely tailored to
the listening environment.
All the audio features of the QM-RMCRX are easily configurable using
Crestron Digital Media Tools™ software. Using the sliders, you can adjust EQ
filters and presets, input/output gain, and mixing levels. Select real time mode to
hear the sound as it is adjusted and then create a configuration file ready to be
uploaded to the QM-RMCRX.
Video signals received by the QM-RMCRX are applied to the display device via
the RGBHV, S-video, and composite video ports. Each video output port is
switched for signal selection to match the selected input source of the
QuickMedia transmitter (sold separately). The display device can also be
addressed via the COM port to activate only the input of interest. Audio path
routing is accomplished via mixer schemes. Refer to the following block
diagram.
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QM-RMCRX Block Diagram
The QM-RMCRX is an Ethernet control system that runs on the powerful 2Series processor, based on Motorola’s 32-bit ColdFire
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technology. I/O options
include two bi-directional COM ports, four digital inputs, two Cresnet ports, one
IR port, and one 10/100 Ethernet port.
The QM-RMCRX is shipped as a master controller, but may also be used as a
slave. Refer to the latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems
Master-Slave Mode Reference Guide (Doc. 6164), available on the Crestron
website (www.crestron.com), for additional master-slave details.
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The QM-RMCRX provides an integrated Web server with SSL, allowing users
to control AV devices from any computer on the LAN, WAN, or even custom
web pages designed using Crestron VisionTools® Pro-e. With Crestron
e-Control 2 XPanel technology, Web pages have the same look and feel as TPS
touchpanel pages, with the same outstanding runtime performance. Crestron
e-Control 2 also generates standalone XPanel programs that users can launch
from their Windows
and Windows Tablet PCs. With built-in support for SSL, users can feel
confident knowing that their Crestron e-Control 2 connection to the control
system is secure and private.
The QM-RMCRX supports all Crestron e-Control power applications, including
Crestron RoomView™ software. Using Crestron RoomView, organizations can
monitor multiple room A/V controllers on an Ethernet network, in real time,
from any network PC. Crestron RoomView and the QM-RMCRX can provide
remote power control and management of A/V devices, including monitoring
lamp life of projectors, device status to ensure proper equipment operations,
room occupancy, equipment use log, and device and room security.
NOTE: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol
that enables a DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address to an
individual computer's TCP/IP stack software. DHCP assigns a number
dynamically from a defined range of numbers (i.e., a scope) configured for a
given network.
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desktop or from Windows PocketPC 2002 PDA devices
NOTE: DNS stands for Domain Name Service (or System). Its primary use is
to translate, or resolve, the IP number for a computer (e.g., 129.79.5.208) from
an alphanumeric name.
NOTE: SSL, or Secure Socket Layer, is the most commonly used protocol for
Web security. In addition to providing security for HTTP (Web hypertext)
transactions, SSL works with other TCP/IP standards such as IMAP mail and
LDAP directory access. For a security standard such as SSL to work, the
browser and the Web server must both be configured to use it. SSL works by
creating a temporary shared "key" that only allows the devices on either end of a
transmission, to scramble and unscramble information. To anyone between the
sender and the receiver, the SSL transmission is indecipherable. SSL uses
certificates to verify that a device, browser or server is authentic. In addition, all
data sent over an encrypted SSL connection is protected with a mechanism for
detecting tampering — that is, for automatically determining whether the data
has been altered in transit. Crestron's implementation of SSL supports selfsigned certificates and certificates issued by official Internet Certifying
Authorities combined with assignable security levels and password protection.
Crestron SSL integration uses the RSA 1024 bit Key Exchange Algorithm with
a host of cipher suites.
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Part Number Compatibility
Due to production changes, recently manufactured QM-RMCRX devices are not
compatible with specific QM-WMC devices. Similarly, newer QM-WMC
devices are not compatible with specific QM-RMCRX devices.
To insure compatibility between a QM-RMCRX and QM-WMC, refer to the
following that lists part numbers for the QM-RMCRX along with compatible
part numbers for the QM-WMC. Refer to the following chart.
Compatible Part Numbers for QM-RMCRX and QM-WMC
QM-RMCRX
Part Number:
Works with QM-WMC
Part Number:
6002008 6002013
6002432 6002423
NOTE: Part numbers can be found on the silver label affixed to each device.
If you have a part that is not compatible with your existing equipment, contact
Crestron's Customer Support Group for replacement information.
Display Device Selection for a QuickMedia System
QuickMedia fully integrates the display device with the system. Consequently,
careful selection of a display device is required to take full advantage of this
capability. A projector should support discrete video switching commands. This
enables the QuickMedia receiver/processor to seamlessly pass along the three
different video types to the display and alert the display to switch inputs.
In addition, the display device should support discrete power on and off
commands. This enables a system “Room On” button function that will energize
the display. If the display device has a toggle on/off power command, there is a
possibility of getting out of sync with the room power. Most RS-232 display
drivers in the Crestron database support discrete commands. Refer to the
Crestron Database in System Builder or the Dealer/Tech Resources | Whose
Products Do We Control? section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com
for a list of products. You may search by manufacturer or device type. You may
also call the Crestron customer service team or check our online help system for
the latest information.
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Specifications
Specifications for the QM-RMCRX are given in the following table.
QM-RMCRX Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
CPU 32-Bit Motorola 5272 ColdFire® Processor
Processor Speed 63 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 Benchmark)
Memory 36MB (4 MB flash, 32 MB SDRAM, 256 KB NVRAM)1
Default Network ID 02 (shipped as control system master)
Ports/Connectors2
LAN One – RJ-45 10/100 BaseT, full duplex Ethernet port
INFRARED – Serial Out One – 2-Position Mini connector IR port (Supports up to
INPUT – Digital
COM (A & B)
24 VDC, 2 A One – Male receptacle for external power pack (included)
Cresnet Two-4-pin mini connectors
Composite Video Output One-BNC male connector
S-video Output One-Mini-DIN 4-pin connector
RGBHV Output One D15HD female connector
Audio line level output One-6-pin mini connector
Speaker output Two-2-pin connectors
QuickMedia One QM RJ-45 connector
Reset Buttons
HW-R
SW-R
Composite/S-video
Video gain
Bandwidth
RGB Video
Gain 0 dB (unity, double termination)
Maximum
Resolution/Refresh Rate
Bandwidth Compensation Digital control, 10-bit D/A
Digital Gain Control 10-bit D/A (low frequency compensation)
Propagation delay
Compensation
Maximum Compensation 15 ns (for R, G, or B independently)
Audio Line-Level Channels
Maximum Line-Level
output
Output Impedance 100 Ω unbalanced
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 20 Hz to 20 kHz A-weighted 94 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.05%
1. For more information on system memory usage, refer to “Memory” on page 12.
2. For more information on controls, ports, and indicators, refer to the following “Physical
Description”, which begins on the next page.
Default IP Ports: 80 = HTTP/Web Host,
41794 = Crestron, 41795 = Diagnostics/Viewport
five IR devices)
One – 5-Position Mini connector (four inputs and GND)
Two – DB9 bidirectional serial ports (RS-232) baud rate
up to 115,200 bps (Port B is used for initial
communication and setup). Refer to page 19.
Initiates system hardware reset
SIMPL Windows program restart.
(If held at startup, bypasses program)
0 dB (unity, double termination)
>40 MHz (-3 dB) at unity gain
1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, at unity gain, with cable length of
300 feet and maximum compensation at receiver.
Digitally controlled delay line (4-bit control)
2 V
per channel
RMS
Specifications continued on next page
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QM-RMCRX Specifications (continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Amplifier Output
Amplified Audio 10 W maximum per channel into 4 or 8 Ω
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 20 Hz to 20 kHz A-weighted 90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.7%
Audio Switcher Processing
Volume Control -80 dB to +20dB unbalanced input and output
Bass/Treble Controls
Selectable Equalization 3-band graphic plus 9-band parametric EQ
Power Requirements 36 Watts (1.5 Amp @ 24 VDC)
Initial Firmware Release 3.101
Environmental Temperature 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)
Environmental Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions & Weight Height: 2.45 in (6.22 cm)
±15 dB
5-band graphic plus 7-band parametric EQ
5-band graphic plus 7-band parametric with speech
optimization EQ
10-band graphic plus 2-band parametric
Full 12-band parametric, no graphic equalizers
60 Watt external power pack (PW-2420) supplied
Width: 7.53 in (19.13 cm)
Depth: 5.24 in (13.30 cm)
Weight: 2.20 lb (1.00 kg)
Front and Rear Views
Physical Description
The QM-RMCRX is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and
rear panels. There are four rubber feet on the base of the unit for stability and to
prevent slippage. Refer to the following illustrations and physical views.
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Physical Dimensions
2.45 in
(6.22 cm)
2.30 in
(5.84 cm)
5.24 in
(13.30 cm)
7.53 in
(19.13 cm)
Front Panel Ports
The QM-RMCRX front panel ports are illustrated and described as follows.
QM
1
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QM Input
Eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port. Accepts CAT5E audio, video,
microphone, and control signals. The QM input port conforms to the 568B
wiring standard. Refer to page 15 for additional wiring information.
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24 Y Z G
Yellow
8
SPEAKER
L
+ -
NET
24 Y Z G
24 VDC
2.0 A
LAN
1
Green
R
+ -
NET
These connectors are used for expansion to Cresnet peripherals. Power to the
unit can be supplied through this connector.
24VDC, 2.0A (Power Supply)
This male connector can be used to supply 24 VDC power to the
QM-RMCRX from an external power pack (included).
CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty.
LAN
An 8-position RJ-45 port (labeled LAN) is used for connection to the
Ethernet, providing local area network or Web access (cable is not supplied).
The port also contains two light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The green LED on
the right side of the port is a link status LED and illuminates when the card is
connected to a working network. The yellow LED on the left side flashes to
indicate Ethernet activity. Refer to the following table for the Ethernet
connector signals and use an appropriate cable. Refer to “TCP/IP Connection”
on page 21 for the RJ-45 connector pinouts.
SPEAKER
Two 2-pin terminal block connectors, 5 mm spacing. Left and right amplified
stereo audio output, 10 watts per channel into 4 or 8 ohms.
S-VIDEO
Rear Panel Ports
The QM-RMCRX rear panel ports are illustrated and described as follows.
S-Video
Pin 3Pin 4
Pin 1Pin 2
One DIN type connector for S-video output.
S-Video Connector Pinout
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Luminance
4 Chrominance
NOTE: S-video contains two separate components, luminance and
chrominance (also known as Y and C signals respectively). The luminance
signal contains brightness, intensity, and signal timing information. This signal
contains all picture information except for color. The chrominance signal
contains only the color information. You can see the complete black and white
image, without the chrominance, by only feeding the luminance signal into a
monitor.
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VIDEO
RGBHV
Composite Video
One BNC type connector for composite video output.
NOTE: Composite video is a type of video signal in which all of the video
information, the red, green, and blue (horizontal and vertical sync) signals are
mixed together.
10
15
RGBHV
One DB15HD male connector for RGB video output.
DB15HD Connector Pinout
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Red Signal 9 N/C
2 Green Signal 10 Sync Ground
3 Blue Signal 11 ID0 (Ground)
4 Reserved 12 ID1 (No Connection)
5 Ground 13 Horizontal Sync
6 Red Ground 14 Vertical Sync
7 Green Ground 15 No Connection
8 Blue Ground
AUDIO
SPCH L R
S G S G S G
INPUT
1 2 3 4 G
IR
S G
NOTE: RGB is a computer signal that uses the standard High Density (HD-
15) 15-pin connector. It is comprised of three analog video signals: red, green,
blue and separate horizontal and vertical syncs. Most computer monitors use
RGB (usually called VGA, SVGA, XVGA, etc.). RGBHV consists of red,
green, blue, horizontal sync and vertical sync.
NOTE: Some DLP display devices are extremely sensitive to noise. The anti-
aliasing filter included with the QM-RMCRX may be used at the RGBHV
output or on the display device input.
Audio Line Level
One 6-pin mini connector. Three unbalanced line level outputs:
Speech (SPCH), Left (L) and Right (R).
INPUT
This connector provides four software programmable digital inputs. Inputs are
Schmidt trigger type (nominal 2.5 V threshold) with 24 V input tolerance. For
detailed information, refer to “Slot 2: C2I-RMC-DI4” on page 38.
Digital inputs are rated 0 – 24 VDC, 20K ohms input impedance.
IR
A 2-position mini-connector is a mini-implementation of a single PRO2 IR
port. The output is labeled S (signal) and G (ground). Infrared output is rated
up to 1.2 MHz. Serial protocol is one-way RS-232. For detailed information,
refer to “Slot 1: C2I-RMC-IR1” on page 38.
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COM A
COM B
COM (A & B)
These two DB9 (male) software programmable, bi-directional serial ports are
available for RS-232 communication, with hardware and software handshaking
and modem control. Speeds are rated up to 115,200 bps. COM B can also be
used as the console port. (Null modem cable is required to connect to a
computer.)
NOTE: RS-422 and RS-485 are not supported.
Standard COM DB9 Pinout
PIN DIRECTION DESCRIPTION
1 TO QM-RMCRX (DCD) Data Carrier Detect
2 To QM-RMCRX (RXD) Receive Data
3 From QM-RMCRX (TXD) Transmit Data
4 From QM-RMCRX (DTR) Data Terminal Ready
5 Common (SG) Signal Ground
6 From QM-RMCRX (DSR) Data Set Ready
7 From QM-RMCRX (RTS) Request To Send
8 To QM-RMCRX (CTS) Clear To Send
9 To QM-RMCRX (RI) Ring Indicator
Indicators
The QM-RMCRX front panel indicators are described as follows.
COM A
This red LED indicates COM A port activity.
COM B
This red LED indicates COM B port activity. Constant blinking indicates that
the port is used for remote console connection.
IR
This red LED indicates IR port activity.
INPUT
This red LED indicates input activity.
PWR (Power)
This green LED illuminates when the unit is connected to and receives 24 VDC
power from an external power pack or from Cresnet.
ACT (LAN)
This yellow LED illuminates when the QM-RMCRX communicates with any
device on the network.
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NET (Cresnet)
This yellow LED illuminates when the QM-RMCRX communicates with
Cresnet devices on the network, and also indicates that the SIMPL Windows
program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same network ID
as the QM-RMCRX.
Reset Buttons
Two buttons are provided on the front panel of the QM-RMCRX. Refer to the
following descriptions.
HW-R
Pressing this button initiates system hardware reset. (Same effect as
disconnecting and reconnecting power.)
SW-R
Pressing this button in combination with the HW-R button performs a system
restart without loading the program (refer to “Troubleshooting
Communications” on page 23). Press HW-R momentarily while pressing and
holding SW-R to reboot.
Pressing SW-R alone while the system is running restarts the program.
Serial console connection may be established if SW-R button is pressed and
held about five to seven seconds during power up (wait for Viewport to display
some information), or if pressed and held at the same time HW-R is
momentarily pressed. The serial console mode is also established if the
processor is configured as a master, but has no program loaded. In this way, the
console mode is enabled out-of-the-box and the user does not have to perform
any special steps to initially configure the processor.
NOTE: The COM B LED will flash when in the console mode.
To terminate the console mode, press the HW-R button or cycle the power.
NOTE: Pressing <F10> (Program Reset) in Viewport may cause errors if both
the program and the console mode are using the same COM port.
Memory
The QM-RMCRX has 36 MB of built-in memory (non-volatile and volatile).
The total of 36 MB is specified as follows: 4 MB flash (non-volatile), 32 MB
SDRAM (volatile), and 256 KB NVRAM (battery backed up). Flash memory
contains the file system inside the 2-Series control engine. Non-volatile memory
contains information that is retained after the loss of electrical power. Volatile
memory is lost after a power failure. Refer to the following lists for a breakdown
of memory usage for program-related information stored in the unit.
Flash
1. SIMPL Program (.smw)
2. SIMPL+ Modules (.usp/.ush)
3. Operating System (.cuz file)
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The 4 MB flash memory consists of approximately 1.5 MB used for firmware,
and approximately 2.5 MB available for SIMPL, SIMPL+, and Web pages. The
files that reside in flash conform to a flat directory structure. The following table
presents the structure of the overall file system.
Flash File Structure
TOP
LEVEL
\ Root of the file system
DISPLAY
SYS Contains various system configuration files
SETUP Contains web-based setup pages
HTML Web pages
SIMPL Control system program files
SPLUS SIMPL+ module files
USER Used for user-defined files
MAILBOX Directory contains the user mailbox file
\nvram
SECONDARY
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION
Legacy directory used in Crestron Isys®
panels to hold display lists
The mounting point for NVRAM disk files (if
configured)
Although the file system is case insensitive, the case is preserved to maintain file
checksums.
Non-volatile
1. SIMPL+ Variables (Default if no options are specified, or using
"nonvolatile" qualifier or #DEFAULT_NONVOLATILE)
2. Signals explicitly written to NVRAM* (by symbols such as Analog
RAM, Analog RAM from database, Serial RAM, Serial RAM from
database, Analog Non-volatile Ramp, Digital RAM, etc.)
*Commonly used for presets (volume/lighting/dial #s).
3. Portions of the NVRAM may be set aside for implementing an
“NVRAM Disk”. This can be used to provide file system access from
SIMPL+.
NOTE: If you extract NVRAM values to a file (Viewport, File transfer | Save
NVRAM to File), to simplify restoring them in the event of file corruption or to
distribute to identical control systems, remember that NVRAM values are position
sensitive in the program. When saving the NVRAM is crucial to your application,
it is recommended to place all symbols and/or modules that use NVRAM at the
beginning of your program. When NVRAM (.nvr file) is re-installed, all the values
should line up with the program. If the program is modified, and new logic that
uses NVRAM is placed before any older symbols using NVRAM, the previously
stored values will not line up and your presets will have to be re-entered.
Volatile (DRAM)
1. Digital, analog and serial signal values
2. SIMPL+ Variables (if "volatile" qualifier is used, or
#DEFAULT_VOLATILE is used)
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DRAM is used by the operating system for dynamic storage of variables, signals
and other constructs used at runtime. The actual amount of DRAM used at any
given time depends on the particular program that is running, i.e., usage is
variable, or dynamic, during normal operation.
Industry Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the QM-RMCRX has been tested and found to
comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling (N11785).
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
Network Wiring
NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the
wiring diagram(s) appropriate for your specific system configuration, available
from the Downloads | Product Manuals | Wiring Diagrams section of the
Crestron website (www.crestron.com)
When calculating the wire gauge for a particular Cresnet run, the length of the
run and the power factor of each network unit to be connected must be taken
into consideration. If Cresnet units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the power
factor of each unit to be daisy-chained must be added together to determine the
power factor of the entire chain. If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system
power supply network port, the power factor of that unit is the power factor of
the entire run. The length of the run in feet and the power factor of the run
should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the
right side of the equation.
Resistance Equation
40,000
Where:
R <
L x PF
The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less
than the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to the following table.
.
R = Resistance (refer to table below).
L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.
PF = Power factor of entire run
or chain).
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Wire Gauge Values
RESISTANCE WIRE GAUGE
4 16
6 18
10 20
15 22
13 Doubled CAT5
8.7 Tripled CAT5
NOTE: All Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair
is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the
Y conductor and the Z conductor.
NOTE: When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully
to avoid nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the wires that share a
pin on the network connector, and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only
to the ends of the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end
becomes brittle. Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector plug and
tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors.
NOTE: When using CRESCAT-QM cable, four wires are provided for Cresnet
connections and four wire pairs are provided for QuickMedia CAT5E wiring.
QuickMedia Wiring
The Crestron QuickMedia cable (sold by Liberty Wire and Cable under the
name “CRESCAT-QM”) contains one CAT5E cable and one Cresnet
siamese jackets. Installation of any QuickMedia device is as simple as installing
one set of QuickMedia wires from input to output. Installations are flexible,
affordable, and fast.
CRESCAT-QM Cable
Cresnet
CAT5 Pair 1
Blue-Blue/White
CRESCAT-QM
Cable
CAT5 Pair 2
Orange-Orange/White
CAT5 Pair 3
Green-Green/White
®
cable in
CAT5 Pair 4
Brown-Brown/White
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NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2"
(0.84 – 1.27 cm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling
out interference between the wires.
The QuickMedia transport mechanism (receiver) performs frequency
compensation on each video input to compensate for skew. Signal skew occurs
when part of the signal is delayed with respect to other signal components. The
amount of skew largely depends on the length of the wire. Because CAT5
consists of twisted pairs that are twisted together in the cable, unequal wire
lengths are created. The total accumulated skew from source to receiver must
not exceed 15 ns (nanoseconds). Crestron recommends a cable rating of 15 ns
per 100 m (328 ft.).
For example, connecting the QM-WMC with 150 ft. of cable to a QM-MD-8x8,
and then using another 150 ft. to connect the QM-RMCRX, the accumulated
skew must not exceed 15 ns.
Longer lengths of cable may experience a loss of bandwidth when viewing at
high video resolutions.
The pin assignment is based on the EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard. The
following table illustrates how composite, S-video, and RGB video signals are
transmitted over the CAT5E wire.
RJ-45 QuickMedia Connector Pin and Pair Assignment
Pin 1
RJ-45 PIN
NUMBER
1 2 WHITE/ORANGE - RGB RED - CHROMINANCE
2 2 ORANGE + RGB RED + CHROMINANCE
3 3 WHITE/GREEN - RGB GREEN - LUMINANCE
4 1 BLUE + AUDIO + AUDIO
5 1 WHITE/BLUE - AUDIO - AUDIO
6 3 GREEN + RGB GREEN + LUMINANCE
7 4 WHITE/BROWN - RGB BLUE - COMPOSITE
8 4 BROWN + RGB BLUE + COMPOSITE
CAT5E
PAIR
NUMBER
WIRE COLORS
(EIA 568B)
QM
ASSIGNMENT
RGB AND
AUDIO
QM ASSIGNMENT
COMPOSITE,
S-VIDEO AND
AUDIO
Mounting
The QM-RMCRX can be mounted using the included four mounting brackets.
Attach the included brackets using the existing cover screws located on the sides
of the QM-RMCRX as shown in the following diagram.
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