Crestron cnmsx User Manual

Integrated Control System 

Crestron CNMSX

The sample discussed in the previous sections utilizes only one of the object types 
available from the “Edit Panel Object” dialog box, shown below. These object types 
are not new to Crestron programmers; the same types are available in VisionTools™ 
Pro-e. For a detailed description of these types refer to the VisionTools™ Pro-e help 
file. Use the glossary or search function to locate the information.  

 

Crestron control software is available in an electronic form, via CD-ROM, email, or 
from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Regardless of how and from where 
the software is obtained, this section provides the necessary installation steps. 

Before performing the following set of instructions, obtain a straight-through  
RS-232 cable that has a DB9 male connector on one end and a DB9 female connector 
on the other. Straight-through means that pin 1 on the male end goes to pin 1 on the 
female end, etc. The male end plugs into the port labeled COMPUTER on the 
CNMSX. The female end plugs into a serial port on the PC. If the PC has a DB25 
male connector, obtain a DB9 to DB25 adapter (the adapter has a DB9 male end and a 
DB25 female end). 

Crestron provides software tools for programming the CNMSX. Even if only the 
control software is being loaded into the hardware and there are no plans to do any 
programming, some Crestron development software must be installed on the PC. 
Currently, Crestron programming is accomplished with the use of the following 
development tools listed in the table below. 

NOTE:  If the intent is to load software developed by someone else, then install 
SIMPL Windows only. Install all three applications to program systems as well.  

NOTE:  The latest version of these applications is available from the Crestron 
website (www.crestron.com). Crestron ControlCD also carries a version (which may 
not be as current as the website version). To obtain a free copy of the CD-ROM, 
please call Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. Alternatively, complete 
a literature request from the Crestron website to obtain one. 

SIMPL

TM

 Windows®

Used to program the main control processor.

VisionTools

TM

 Pro-e

Used to design touchpanel layouts and to program 
SmarTouch Systems. 

DEAL

TM

 for Windows®

Used for learning (using the optional CNXLIR) and 
maintaining IR driver files.

 

•  Integrated Control System:  CNMSX