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Crestron ST-PC Dual AC Power Control Module
parameters, and communicate with network device consoles and touchpanels, among
many other tasks. Viewport can function as a terminal emulator for generic file
transfer. All of these functions are accessed through the commands and options
inViewport menus. Therefore, for its effectivness as a support and diagnostic tool,
the Crestron Viewport may be preferred over development tools when uploading
programs and projects.
NOTE: Firmware for the ST-PC is not field upgradable.
The following section defines how to upload a SIMPL Windows program. Before
attempting to upload, it is necessary to establish communications.
Communication Settings
NOTE: For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron
recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters. If a
USB-to-serial adapter must be used, Crestron has tested the following devices with
good results:
Belkin (large model) F5U103
I/O Gear GUC232A
Keyspan USA-19QW
Other models, even from the same manufacturer, may not yield the same results.
The procedure in this section provides details for RS-232 communication between
the PC and the control system. If TCP/IP communication is preferred, consult the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052) of the
respective Operations Guide for the control system. These documents are available
from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com). Refer to the following figure for a typical connection diagram
when uploading files.
NOTE: Use a standard DB9 male to female “straight-through” cable.
Typical Connection Diagram when Uploading
NET
G 24 Z Y
DB9 Cable
Serial Port
Computer Port
PC
Control
Processor
ST-PC
ST-CNB Cable
CRESTRON ELECTRONICS INC. N.J. 07626
NET 12VDC
.5A
NET POWER A POWER B
50-60HZ
COMBINED
OUTPUT
10A MAX
90-125VAC
POWER IN
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