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    Crestron Green Light™ DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Operations & Installation Guide[...]

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    This document was prepared and written by th e Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand nam es, product names and trade marks are the property of t heir respective ow ners. ©2008 Crestron Electronics, Inc.[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Contents Crestron Green Light™ DIN Rail Control Processor: DIN-AP2 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................................... ............ 1 Features and Functions ...................................................................[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron Green Light™ DIN Rail Control Processor: DIN-AP2 Introduction The DIN-AP2 is a 2-Series control processor designed for small to medium-sized lighting and automati on applications. DIN rail mounting enables modular installation alongside Crestron ® DIN Rail lighting and automation control modul[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 2-Series Processor Built upon Crestron’s reliable 2-Series control engine, the DIN-AP2 is extensively programmable using Crestron’s suite of powerful development software and vast database of driver s and software modules. The DIN-AP2 works seamlessly with Crestron’s entire line of lighting dimmers [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Cresnet Power Supply is required to power the DIN-AP2 and any connected Cresnet devices. Ethernet and e-Control ® 2 Built-in 10/100 Ethernet facilita tes secure high-speed network connectivity, enabling extensive capabilities for remote system maintenance and control, and providi ng an interface to other[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Applications The following diagram shows a DIN- AP2 in a typical application. DIN-AP2 in a Typical Application 4 • DIN Rail Control Processor: DIN-AP2 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6662A[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Specifications Specifications for the DIN-AP2 are listed in the following table. DIN-AP2 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS CPU 32-bit Freescale ColdFire ® Microprocessor Memory SDRAM NVRAM Flash Removable Storage 32 MB 256 KB 8 MB Up to 2 GB using MMC (Multimedia Memory Cards) compatible card (not inc[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN-AP2 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Enclosure Light gray polycarbonate housing with polycarbonate label overlay, UL94 V-0 rated, 35 mm DIN EN 60715 rail mount, DIN 43880 form factor for enclosures with 45 mm front panel cutout, occupies 9 DIN module spaces (162 mm). Dimensions Height [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your DIN-AP2. DIN-AP2 Physical View DIN-AP2 Overall Dimensions 90 mm (3.54 in) 58 mm (2.28 in) 159 mm (6.26 in) 94.2 mm (3.71 in) 1 5 8 10 2 4 3 6 7 9 11 13 12 Operations & Installation Guid[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Connectors, Controls & Indicators # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 1 I/O VERSIPORTS 1-8 (1) 9-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block comprising (8) digital input/output or analog input ports (referenced to GND) Max Wire Size: 1.5 mm 2 (16 AWG) Digital Input : Rated for 0-24 Volts DC[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 4 MSG LED (1) Red LED, illuminates when a message is present in the message log. To view the contents of the message log, use Crestron Toolbox™. 5 NET 2 (2) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks, p[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 9 COM1 & COM 2 (2) 5-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks, bidirectional comprising (2) RS-232 ports Max Wire Size: 1.5 mm 2 (16 AWG) Up to 115.2k baud Hardware and software handshaking support GN[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued) # CONNECTORS 1 , CONTROLS & INDICATORS DESCRIPTION 11 LAN GREEN LED YELLOW LED PIN 8 PIN 1 (1) 8-wire RJ-45 with 2 LED indicators 10/100BaseT Ethernet port Green LED indicates link status Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 T[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Industry Compliance This unit has been manufactured to comply with UL’s Standards for Safety in Canada and the United St ates. Formal approval is pending. As of the date of manuf acture, the DIN-AP2 has be en tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radioco[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Cresnet and Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. NOTE: Cresnet-HP wire cannot be used. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can l ead to unp[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 The DIN-AP2 is designed for insta llation on a DIN rail. Refer to the following diagram when installing. Installing the DIN-AP2 DIN RAIL RELEASE DIN-AP2 TOP DIN RAIL (NOT SUPPLIED) 1. Place the top of the DIN-AP2’s rail mount over the top of the DIN rail. 2. Tilt the bottom of the DIN-AP2 toward the DIN[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Hardware Hookup Connect th e Device Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Refer to “ Network Wiring ” on page 13 before attaching the 4-position terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made. WARNING: Prior to connect[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Hardware Connections for the DIN-AP2 NET : PO W ER F RO M DI N- PW S 50 O R O T HER CRES NET PO W ER SUPPLY . PASS - THRO UG H TO O THER CRE SNET DE VI CES CO M 1 & CO M 2: BI - DI RECTI O NAL RS - 232 W I TH HA RDW A RE & SO FTW ARE HAND SHAK I NG LAN: 10/ 100 BA SE - T ETHE RNET T O LA N IR / S [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Versiport Connectio ns Depending on the application, the DIN-AP2’s Versiports can be wired multiple ways. Refer to th e following diagrams when wiring a Versiport. WARNING: Incorrect wiring may da mage the DIN-AP2 or the connected device. NOTE: The settings for input/output and the pull-up resistor are [...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Versiport Wiring Diagrams—Analog Input Function I/ O S e t u p : A nal og I nput Pul l - up R esist or : D i s abl ed R eading a v olt age f rom an anal og so u r ce I/ O S e t u p : A nal og I nput Pul l - up R es ist or : En ab le d R eading res i s t anc e of a p o te nti om ete r 10 V DC Versiport W[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor 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 Crestr on’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.cres[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder Crestron SystemBuilder is the easi est method of programming but does not offer as much flexibility as SIMPL Windows. For additional details, download SystemBuilder from the Cr estron website and examine the extensive help file. Programming with D3 Pro Crestron’s [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Locating the DIN-AP2 in the Device Library 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 describe[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the lat est programming software and that each device contains the latest firm ware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before atte mpting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establis h communication. Once co mmunication [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor marked Ethernet however, communications must be established in order to see this information in the “System Info” window. • Display the DIN-AP2’s “Sys tem Info” window (click the icon); communications are confirme d when the device information is displayed. TCP/IP Ethernet Communication ETHERN[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Programs and Firmware Program or firmware files m ay be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealer s. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as new fe atures are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload programs via the programming softwa[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Cr estron customer service representative. DIN-AP2 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Unexpected response from contro[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN-AP2 Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION MSG LED illuminates. Hardware or software failure, hardware incompatibility with software definitions or programming error. Verify that hardware configuration matches software configuration. Use Crestron Toolbox to display the[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor DIN-AP2 Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Device not wired correctly. Verify Cresnet wiring. Improper NET ID used. Verify that device ID matches NET ID in the program. Cresnet device does not respond. Device is not receiving sufficient power. Use the Crestron Power Ca[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 6. Once the DIN-AP2 is in Monitor mode, connect to the PC using a USB cable. NOTE: If at any point in the above sequence, one of the timer periods expires without the SW-R button being pressed, the unit will boot normally, first running the firmware, then loading the application. NOTE: If your PC does not[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor 12. Find and select the correct firmwa re file (.CUZ or .zip) and click Open . 13. In the “Firmware” window, click Send . You will see a “Confirmation” window asking if you’ve selected the right file. Click OK and you will see the “File Transfer” window. 14. When file transfer is comp leted,[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 When calculating the length of wire fo r 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-chaine d on the run, the Cresnet power usage of each netwo[...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Reference Documents The latest version of a ll documents mentioned w ithin the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website ( www.crestron.com/manuals ). This link will provide a list of product ma nuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number. List of Related Reference Documents DOCUMENT TITLE [...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agree ment”) is a legal contract betw een you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for so ftware referenced in this guide, which in cludes computer software and as applicab le, associated [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Cres tron of its authorized agent[...]

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    DIN Rail Control Processor Crestron DIN-AP2 Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No m erchandise m ay be returned for cre dit, exchange or service with out prior authorization from CR ESTRON. To obt ain warranty serv ice for CREST RON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON deal er. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers [...]

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    Crestron DIN-AP2 DIN Rail Control Processor Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6662A DIN Rail Control Processor: DIN-AP2 • 35 This page is intentionally left blank.[...]

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    Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6662A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2020744) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 06.08 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.[...]