Crestron electronic Crestron MC2E - Manual (Page 19)

Crestron MC2E 2-Series Compact Control System
Uploading and Upgrading
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID or
creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.
While the next section provides an overview for communication, refer to
“Establishing Communications with the Control System” in the Crestron 2-Series
Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256) for connection details. If
communications cannot be established, refer to “Troubleshooting Communications”
in the same guide.
Establishing Communication
Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the MC2E; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication.
Direct Serial Communication NOTE: Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.
Direct Serial Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
MC2E
SERIAL VIA CRESTRON
CABLE STCP-502PC
OR EQUIVALENT
• The COMPUTER port on the MC2E connects to the serial port on the PC
via a serial cable (Crestron STCP-502PC or equivalent).
• Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected serial communication protocol (RS-232, auto-detect baud rate, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF disabled, RTS/CTS disabled).
• Display the MC2E’s “System Info” window (click the
icon);
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
TCP/IP Communication
Ethernet Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
MC2E ETHERNET
• Establish serial communication between MC2E and PC.
• Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the MC2E via the
Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable
DHCP.
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