Crestron cnrackx-dp User Manual

Crestron CNRACKX-DP 

CNX Dual Processor Modular Control System

 

NOTE:  The exact text received depends on the given CNRACKX-DP hardware.  

5f.  Remove power from the unit again and reapply power without holding 

the RESET button down. Wait a few seconds and perform step 7 in 

 on page 20. 

NOTE:  If after trying all these procedures, communication can not be established, 
contact Crestron technical support for assistance. Refer to 

“Further Inquiries”

 on 

page 33. 

NOTE:  In order for the CNRACKX-DP to be fail-safe operational, both CNXCPUs 
must contain identical SIMPL Windows programs. The following procedure must be 
performed on the currently active processor, the processors must be electronically 
switched, and the procedure repeated for the other processor. To switch processors 
from the Viewport, select Diagnostics | Switch Processors (CNRACKX-DP). To 
switch processors from the front panel default LCD display, press the DP button then 
CPU and the CNRACKX-DP will reset and make the other CNXCPU active. 

To load the system program into the CNRACKX-DP, use the Crestron Viewport or 
the Transfer Program option in SIMPL Windows. For consistency, the following 
procedure uses the Viewport. To upload a BIN file into the CNRACKX-DP, 
complete the following steps in the order provided: 

1.  If the Crestron Viewport is not open, select Tools | Viewport to open 

the Viewport dialog box. 

2. Select 

File Transfer | Send Program (alternatively, depress Alt+P) to 

open the Cresnet Simpl Program dialog box.  

3. Use 

the 

Browse button to locate the supplied BIN file.  

4.  As shown below, click the Send Program button to initiate program 

upload to the CNRACKX-DP. A Transfer in Progress dialog box 
opens, but no response is required. If SIMPL+ files are present and the 

•  25