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Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Operations & Installation Guide[...]

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Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Contents infiNET EX™ Gateway: CEN-RFGW-EX 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 Features and Functions .............................................................................................[...]

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Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway infiNET EX™ Gateway: CEN-RFGW-EX Introduction The CEN-RFGW-EX gateway is an RF wireless transceiver designed for use with the MLX-2 infiNET EX™ LCD Handheld Remote and other Crestron ® infiNET EX devices as part of a Crestron control system. “Wi-Fi friendly” RF technology permits selection from 16[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX A choice of Cresnet ® or PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) powers the CEN-RFGW-EX right through the network wiring, eliminating the need for a separate wall-wart power suppl y. The CEN-RFGW-EX is available with a PoE Injector, PWE-4803RU included (as model CEN-RFGW-EX-PWE), which simply c onnects inline with the [...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Specifications Specifications for the CEN-RFGW-EX are listed in the following table. CEN-RFGW-EX Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Wireless RF Transceiver infiNET EX 2-way RF, 2.4 GHz ISM Channels 11-26 (2400 to 2483.5 MHz), IEEE 802.15.4 compliant; Maximum 16 remotes per gateway; Default RF channel is [...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX CEN-RFGW-EX Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Enclosure Aluminum with polycarbonate label overlay, freestanding or surface mount with (4) integral mounting flanges. Dimensions (without antenna) Height 6.41 in (16.27 cm) Width 3.91 in (9.94 cm) Depth 1.43 in (3.62 cm) Weight 13.1 oz (372.7 g)[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your CEN-RFGW-EX. CEN-RFGW-EX Physical View Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6706A infiNET EX™ Gateway: CEN-RFGW-EX • 5[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX CEN-RFGW-EX Overall Dimensions (Top, Front, Side and Bottom Views) 1 6.41 in (16.27 cm) 1.43 in (3.62 cm) 6 5 4 2 1 5.30 in (13.47 cm ) 3.50 in (8.89 cm) 3 7 8 3.91 in (9.94 cm) 6 • infiNET EX™ Gateway: CEN-RFGW-EX Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6706A[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 ANTENNA (1) Connection for supplied antenna 2 PWR LED (1) Green LED, indicates operating power supplied from Cresnet network or PoE 3 NET LED (1) Yellow LED, indicates communication with the Cresnet system 4 ACTI[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 8 NET 3 GZ Y 24 (1) 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Cresnet slave port, connects to Cresnet control network 24 : Power (24 Volts DC) Y : Data Z : Data G : Ground 1. Interface connector for NET port is[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, th e CEN-RFGW-EX has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commissi on (FCC) Compliance Statement FCC ID: EROCEN-RFGW-EX This device com[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement IC: 5683C-CENRFGWEX Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 10 • infiNET EX™ Gatew[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Cresnet and Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equi[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Identity Code Net ID The Net ID of the CEN-RFGW-EX has been factory set to 2F . The Net IDs of multiple CEN-RFGW-EX devices in the same system m ust be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox™ (refer to “Establishing Comm unication” which starts on page 20). Whe[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Installation Ventilation To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperatur e range listed in the table of specifications. Consider using forced air ventilation and/or incrementing the spacing between units to reduce overheating. Consideration must be g[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustrations that follow this paragraph. Refer to “N etwork Wiring” on page 11 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made. NOTE: Power should be supplied through either t[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway NOTE: Antenna must be attached dir ectly to the antenna connector. It should not be extended with a cable. NOTE: Although both the LAN PoE and NET ports can be used for configuration, there can only be one control connection to the control system. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6706A infiNET [...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Programming Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questi ons (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestr[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Configuration Manager Configuration Manager is the view where programm ers “build” a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library . • To incorporate the CEN-RFGW-EX into the system, drag the CEN-RFGW-EX from the Wireless Receivers | Wireless Receivers (RF) folder of the Devic[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX • If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID or IP ID, as shown in the following figure(s). “CEN-RFGW-EX Device Settings (Cresnet)” Window “CEN-RFGW-EX Device Settings (Ethernet)” Window • The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Program Manager Program Manager is the view wher e programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View . Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file ( F1 ). Exa[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest program ming software and that each device contains the latest firmwa re to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once comm unication has[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway TCP/IP Ethernet Communication ETHERNET PC RUNNING CRESTRON TOOLB OX CEN-RFGW-EX • Enter the IP address, IP mask, and default router of the CEN-RFGW-EX via the Crestron Toolbox ( Functions | Ethernet Addressing ); otherwise, leave DHCP enabled. (The unit ships with DHCP enabled.) • Confirm Ethernet conn[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Upgrade CEN-RFGW-EX firmware via Crestron Toolbox. • Establish communication with the CEN-RFGW-EX and display the “System Info” window. • Select Functions | Firmw are… to upgrade the CEN-RFGW-EX firmware. Program Checks Actions that can be performed on the CEN-RFGW-EX vary depending on whether it[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Operation Operating Channel The operating channel of the CEN-RFGW-EX must be set prior to operation using Crestron Toolbox. The CEN-RFGW-EX can operate on one of 16 channels. The CEN-RFGW-EX can operate on a fixed channel that is set by the installer. The default RF channel is 15. For optimum perform ance [...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Acquiring the MLX-2 (or other infNET EX device) MLX-2s and other infiNET EX devices can communicate with a CEN-RFGW-EX only if they have been acquired by that CEN-RFGW-EX. The Acquire mode can be activated from Crestron Toolbox (recommended) or with the ACQUIRE button on the CEN-RFGW-EX. NOTE: To access th[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CEN-RFGW-EX Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION PWR LED does not illuminate. [...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX CEN-RFGW-EX Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION infiNET EX device is set to wrong RF channel. Refer to the “Setup” section of the guide for the device to verify that its RF channel is set to match the CEN-RFGW-EX channel ID. infiNET EX device RF ID does not match the[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway CEN-RFGW-EX Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Network wiring is incorrect. Check network cabling for solid connections and correct pinouts. CEN-RFGW-EX is not shown on Network Device Tree when polling through Toolbox. Other devices are reported. CEN-RFGW-EX is damaged.[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX When calculating the length of wire for a particular Cresnet run, the wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be connected must be taken into consideration. Use Crestron Certified Wire only. If Cresnet units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the Cresnet power usage of each network [...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website ( www.crestron.com/manuals ). This link will provide a list of product manua ls arranged in alphabetical order by model number. List of Related Reference Documents DOCUMENT TITLE 2-S[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Appendix A: The RF Spectrum Crestron’s RF network provides 16 RF channels in the 2.4GHz ISM * band, specifically IEEE 802.15.4 channels 11 through 26. The 16 channels define the frequencie s at which the RF device will communicate. RF devices on different channels w ill not communicate or interfere with [...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Appendix B: Optimum RF Reception Guidelines Many factors can affect the reliability of RF communication between an RF gateway and an RF device. While an effort has been made to determine operating specifications, some specifications are not constant. RF Communication can be lim ited by several factors incl[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Antenna Orientation The antenna orientation on Crestron ga teways has considerable effect on range and reliability. The best orienta tion is unique to each installation. There are three possible antenna orientations:  Point the antenna horizontally (parallel to the ground)  Point the antenna vertical[...]

Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX infiNET EX™ Gateway Vertical Orientation Building Front of gateway Antenna Right Angle Orientation Front of gateway Building Antenn a Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6706A infiNET EX™ Gateway: CEN-RFGW-EX • 33[...]

InfiNET EX™ Gateway Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No m erchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTR ON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTR ON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. On ly authorized CRESTRON deal ers may c[...]

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