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Re: Front panel PSPHD

 

I have not used the PSP yet, but I would bet that successful control can be achieved with very few signals, as was the case with the DAP8.

When I setup my first DAP8, I used the 'Demo' program and like many others, copied the code into my program because it seemed like a complicated piece. And like many others, I had weird issues with it probably due to feedback loopbacks. I finally realized that my clients didn't need all the functionality that the device gave, and that after setup with the audio tool, all I really needed was to select source and adjust volume. My interface thus had only two analogs for this purpose and I never had any issues with this piece again - It just worked and I used it for almost every SS application I did up until a few years ago. By the way, I NEVER used the DAP8 FB to loop back into it's volume or source logic...

The main PSP device symbol has the same analog INs. I would configure the device with Toolbox and start with these Inputs and see how it goes. Crestron audio devices are more complicated than they used to be so you 'may' need to INIT some values, but I would err on the side of simplicity with this unit.

Remember: Just because we can, doesn't mean we should!

HTH
Chris K...................;)

--- In Crestron@..., "innoventgroup" <innoventgroup@...> wrote:
I do have a quick question if you all don't mind. What values are "Required" to make the PSPHD paired with a PROAMP (via Ethernet) work. I am using the hardware interface v3. If anyone has some guidance on this, I would appreciate it more than you know.

Thanks in advance,
DAVE
Re: Water level sensor

 

--- In Crestron@..., "rogiervs" <rogier@...> wrote:

I'm planning to quote my customer with four of these (type) sensors: in combination with a DIN-IO8 to report four different water levels in a deep well. At least one of the sensor will be flooded for 95% of the time. Any experience with this, and if so, any recommendations?

Thanks!
I haven't worked with these ones, however for similar projects, I've used maritime bilge alarm float switches.
Try to find a yachting / marine supplies store and they should be able to assist as these switches are designed for continuous immersion.

Simon Pollak
Specialty Programming Services
Sony KDL-40EX640 IR Module

 

Anyone have any experience with this specific Sony TV? I'm running into a ridiculous amount of issues trying to get it to switch to the composite video input using an IR probe. If theres anything specific that anyone knows about this model, I'd appreciate any advice!

Thanks!
Re: Water level sensor

 

Thanks, how does that communicate to Crestron? Do you have a link?

--- In Crestron@..., Jeremy Weatherford <jweather@...> wrote:

It says it can detect "low water conditions", so I would take that to mean
it's okay with being normally submerged. Might be worth double-checking.
I know another type of tank sensor bounces ultrasound off the water
surface to measure distance -- probably more expensive than this solution,
but would provide a continuous level value instead of just 4 points.


On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:29 PM, rogiervs <rogier@...> wrote:

I'm planning to quote my customer with four of these (type) sensors:
in combination
with a DIN-IO8 to report four different water levels in a deep well. At
least one of the sensor will be flooded for 95% of the time. Any experience
with this, and if so, any recommendations?

Thanks!



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Re: Water level sensor

 

It says it can detect "low water conditions", so I would take that to mean
it's okay with being normally submerged. Might be worth double-checking.
I know another type of tank sensor bounces ultrasound off the water
surface to measure distance -- probably more expensive than this solution,
but would provide a continuous level value instead of just 4 points.

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:29 PM, rogiervs <rogier@...> wrote:

I'm planning to quote my customer with four of these (type) sensors:
in combination
with a DIN-IO8 to report four different water levels in a deep well. At
least one of the sensor will be flooded for 95% of the time. Any experience
with this, and if so, any recommendations?

Thanks!



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Jeremy Weatherford
Re: ClobalCache WF2IR connection problem

 

I believe the GlobalCache wireless devices are 802.11b, which is a dying
breed and may not be supported by newer wireless routers unless you enable
11b compatibility (which slows down 11g).


On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 4:03 AM, controlfreakberlin <
markusdvorak@...> wrote:

Thanx Chip! You're right: the QM-RMC couldn't ping the WF2IR. I checked a
different Wifi router (linksys WRT54GL) and the connection worked! Back on
the original router it worked to. So I don't really know what the
caused/solved the problem but your idea to blame the network was right...

--- In Crestron@..., "Chip" <cfm@...> wrote:


Have you connected to your processor with the Toolbox Command Line
tool and tried pinging the box *from* your processor - just to be sure they
can "see" each other?

What happens when you try to connect to the IP & Port with a TCP/IP
Client symbol? What values does the analog status output of the symbol
change to after enabling the symbol?

- Chip


--- In Crestron@..., "controlfreakberlin" <markusdvorak@>
wrote:

I want to establish a connection between a Crestron control processor
and a WF2IR unit. Everything is set up and the TCP connection works when I
use either a terminal client on my PC or a CommandFusion UI on my mobile to
connect to the WF2IR but I can't connect to the WF2IR with the Crestron
system as a TCP client on port 4998. Do you have any ideas what else I
could try? Even all other devices in the network communicate with each
other without problems (Crestron<->PC, Crestron<->CommandFusionDevice...)
so I doubt it's a network problem...

Even checked it with a second processor and a plain SimpleWindows
programm with just the TCP client in it...

Thanks in advance!
Markus



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Re: STX-1700 reconnect issue

 

It's been a while, but I would say that best practice would not be to have assigned STX panels on more than one GW. Did you mean ST-1700? or are you in fact using STRFGWX units, all three set to the same RF settings?

The only way I can imagine this working is if the GWs are REALLY far enough apart that the panels cannot see two at a time - In most homes, I would think this is questionable...

These are old panels so I assume that this is an old install, yes? Did these work well for a while like this? If so, I would bet changes in S/W might have changes bi directional comm with the program.

anyone else had success with roaming STX?

--- In Crestron@..., "Aaron" <aaron@...> wrote:

I have six STX-1700C panels in a system with three gateways. All six panels are defined on all three gateways so the panels can roam. The issue I'm having is that there is a significant reconnection delay after waking the panel from standby. I don't remember ever having this problem with STX panels in the past. Has anyone else experienced this, or were these things sitting on a shelf next to a TPMC-10 for too long?
SMRX with SIMPL+?

 

Sure, it's useful for routing lots of serial signals together:

STRING_OUTPUT MuxOut$;
//...
STRING value[250]; // value to send
INTEGER join; // join number to use
//...
makestring(MuxOut$, "&#92;x1B%c%s", 0x20+join, value); // documented in SDEMUX
help file

MuxOut$ should be connected to a Serial Demultiplexor (SDEMUX) with form=1.
The selector value is not used. If join=3 in the code above, the value
will come out of out3$. If there's a possibility your value will contain
&#92;x1B it needs to be escaped by doubling it (&#92;x1B&#92;x1B) so it doesn't start a
new message.

I've used this as an "integration" protocol when the touchpanel just needs
to display strings from a PC application for instance -- it makes a nice
clean way to delimit messages in a TCP stream, and no S+ is required to
parse it. See also the XSIG protocol if you want something fancier.

Only use I can see for the Special versions would be if you want to mux the
strings in SIMPL as well as demux them -- there isn't a non-special
multiplexor symbol for some reason. Or maybe the Special versions can be
used with some device protocol? I'm not really sure why they exist.

On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 1:39 AM, Crestron Noob <crestronoob@...>wrote:

Hi, has anyone used S+ string output to feed Serial Demultiplexor
or the "Special" version?

I have a module that desperately cries for configurable number of
serial outputs (without recompiling), but that's not possible since
it already has an expandable analog output array.

Looking for caveats, issues or success stories. Example code
would be a bonus if you have it :)
thanks
noob




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Re: reccomendations for free webmail

TechyJake
 

I have been using lavabit.com for many years.

--- In Crestron@..., Nathan Hesson <nhesson@...> wrote:

I've also used JangoSMTP's free SMTP server and it works fine.


On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 3:52 PM, Heather Baiman <heather@...> wrote:

Search the group for SMTP2GO
________________________________________
From: Crestron@... [Crestron@...] on behalf of
redquartznow [redquartznq@...]
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 5:48 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: [Crestron] reccomendations for free webmail

hi,
I would like to start playing with sending emails from processors and was
wondering if anyone has any recommendations for free email services that
fit the needs of the crestron modules / simpl+. I have tried yahoo, google,
and few other services but no joy as of yet. I am checking that I can
manually do what the module wants to do after it fails to see if it is
something else but none so far have been ok with auth login as well as
allowing me to sendmail. :(

any recommendations before I go to the trouble of setting up an email
server specifically for this use would be awesome. :)

Cheers
Kurt



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Re: MLX-3/Duplicate Device Programming

TechyJake
 

I am soooooooo happy that they did this as well! Oh, how I wish we could just import the VTP file and it would set up the proper page types and matching names for us automatically! Unlike others, I love this remote and use it to control everything. I had to create a base program with 5 remotes pre-built because it is such a pain in the Axx to setup in config view!

--- In Crestron@..., Joe Hostyn <joehostyn@...> wrote:

Cuz it's brand new!


________________________________
From: ChrisK <chris@...>
To: Crestron@...
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 8:17:59 AM
Subject: [Crestron] Re: MLX-3/Duplicate Device Programming



??
Never mind! I just dropped another MLX3, UN-CONFIGURED on the GW, then went to the programming screen, Clicked Duplicate Device Programming and Voila! I got all the pages added with all the signal names! With a new header replaced!!!!

Woo Hoo! Great job, Crestron! (Now how come this is the first I've heard of it...)

"We're Saved!"
Chris K..............;)

--- In Crestron@..., "ChrisK" <chris@> wrote:

WOW! Where have I been? This is great!

Now, because I'm admittedly never satisfied, Does anyone know if there's a way during configuration (Add, MLX-3, then add various page types) to copy a page-configured remote device symbol?

TIA,
Chris K.............;)

--- In Crestron@..., Joe Hostyn <joehostyn@> wrote:

If you rename the prefix while you're doing it (and don't forget to check the radio-box) using the replace option or add prefix option it doesn't show as in incomplete signal.???? It only shows incomplete it you don't change anything.
????
I've only been waiting for this feature for 3 years now, or whenever the MLX3 showed up!
????
Now lets extend it to work across instances of simple, that would be impressive!

From: Andre Bouchard <alexanbo@>
To: Crestron@...
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 12:03:44 PM
Subject: [Crestron] MLX-3/Duplicate Device Programming

????
Just noticed that you can right click drag one mlx-3 onto the other and select Duplicate Device Programming and it will copy all the subages over as well as the programming.

The pages all show up as incomplete symbols but it seems like if you just click on make symbol complete everything is fine.




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Re: Motorola DCX700-M cable box

 

I haven't used that particular box but I'll post a file that might work for you. It's for the Comcast DCX3400 - This is Comcast's 'dark silver' remote code set. It's worth trying...

IIRC, I had real issues trying to learn this code set, as you describe...

HTH,
Chris K.................;)

--- In Crestron@..., "advancesystemdesignvt" <eric@...> wrote:

Does any one have any experience with these boxes? I used my CNXLIR to learn the IR, but it's not giving me the warm fuzzies that they are going to work - kept poppoing up warnings with each command. I read somewhere that the rear 1/8" jack on the cable box can be used for IR/serial but can't seem to find any info for serial commands. Any help would be appreciated!

-Eric
New file uploaded to Crestron

[email protected]
 

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Crestron
group.

File : /IR Drivers/Comcast Motorola DSX3400.ir
Uploaded by : ckangis <chris@...>
Description : For Comcast DVR/Receivers using the 'Dark Silver' Remote Control

You can access this file at the URL:


To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:

Regards,

ckangis <chris@...>
Re: ClobalCache WF2IR connection problem

 

Make sure you have it's IP address listed in the tcpip client. That always
gets me. I'm sure you already checked that. And I think you can change the
port to something else on the global cache side just to try it. Although
the default has always been fine. Is there a firewall in the way? Client
isolation on your access point enabled?

Sorry just throwing out ideas.

Nick

Sent from my eMail.

On Jun 17, 2013, at 7:19 AM, controlfreakberlin <markusdvorak@...>
wrote:



I want to establish a connection between a Crestron control processor and a
WF2IR unit. Everything is set up and the TCP connection works when I use
either a terminal client on my PC or a CommandFusion UI on my mobile to
connect to the WF2IR but I can't connect to the WF2IR with the Crestron
system as a TCP client on port 4998. Do you have any ideas what else I
could try? Even all other devices in the network communicate with each
other without problems (Crestron<->PC, Crestron<->CommandFusionDevice...)
so I doubt it's a network problem...

Even checked it with a second processor and a plain SimpleWindows programm
with just the TCP client in it...

Thanks in advance!
Markus




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MLX-3 setup screen from inside the program

 

I need to be able to bring up the setup screen for the client without having to press MEDIA ,LIGHTS, (Crestron symbol) and GUIDE.. TWICE in a row.. This is clunky and awkwards and the client will never remember this.

What I really need are backlight up/down, timeout up/down but there are no reserved joins and the Simpl symbol only has a battery state as the only device extender.

So there is no way to enter setup from the program and no reserved joins ?
Re: How to force a MLX-3 to load a new program

 

They can get stuck at loading program.. Ive found taking the batt out for a bit and putting it back has usally caused it to load. However I remember having to call True Blue once as it was NOT loading and there was some button sequence that would force it to load a program..
Re: ClobalCache WF2IR connection problem

 

Thanx Chip! You're right: the QM-RMC couldn't ping the WF2IR. I checked a different Wifi router (linksys WRT54GL) and the connection worked! Back on the original router it worked to. So I don't really know what the caused/solved the problem but your idea to blame the network was right...

--- In Crestron@..., "Chip" <cfm@...> wrote:


Have you connected to your processor with the Toolbox Command Line tool and tried pinging the box *from* your processor - just to be sure they can "see" each other?

What happens when you try to connect to the IP & Port with a TCP/IP Client symbol? What values does the analog status output of the symbol change to after enabling the symbol?

- Chip


--- In Crestron@..., "controlfreakberlin" <markusdvorak@> wrote:

I want to establish a connection between a Crestron control processor and a WF2IR unit. Everything is set up and the TCP connection works when I use either a terminal client on my PC or a CommandFusion UI on my mobile to connect to the WF2IR but I can't connect to the WF2IR with the Crestron system as a TCP client on port 4998. Do you have any ideas what else I could try? Even all other devices in the network communicate with each other without problems (Crestron<->PC, Crestron<->CommandFusionDevice...) so I doubt it's a network problem...

Even checked it with a second processor and a plain SimpleWindows programm with just the TCP client in it...

Thanks in advance!
Markus
SMRX with SIMPL+?

 

Hi, has anyone used S+ string output to feed Serial Demultiplexor
or the "Special" version?

I have a module that desperately cries for configurable number of
serial outputs (without recompiling), but that's not possible since
it already has an expandable analog output array.

Looking for caveats, issues or success stories. Example code
would be a bonus if you have it :)
thanks
noob
Re: Front panel PSPHD

innoventgroup
 

Ok, I checked an it is switching just fine... everything says that it is playing sounds but the darn thing just wont sing. I called TB and after 2 separate calls which lasted about 2 hrs a each, they are sending me another one. I do have a quick question if you all don't mind. What values are "Required" to make the PSPHD paired with a PROAMP (via Ethernet) work. I am using the hardware interface v3. If anyone has some guidance on this, I would appreciate it more than you know.

Thanks in advance,
DAVE

--- In Crestron@..., "jac777888" <jchelton@...> wrote:

I have noticed the PSPHD would lock up or miss commands when sent to many requests at the same time. Adding 0.25s delay between requests solves it.

--- In Crestron@..., "eagrubbs" <eagrubbs@> wrote:

Is firmware up to date? If so, always pwr cycle it if you are having weird issues and then go from there. You may have to initialize and restore if both those options are available. If none of that works call TB. :|

--- In Crestron@..., "innoventgroup" <innoventgroup@> wrote:

Hey Fellers,

I just had the same problem but in a weird way. I just installed my first PSPHD and it is not playing nicely. It will switch inputs perfectly and the Video side is great but, the audio is weird. Here is what it does. When I switch from one source to the next, it will pull up the video and display it perfectly but, NO AUDIO. Then, out of the blue, I will hear some clicks and Viola, Audio. Then, just as quickly as it showed up, I will some more clicking and ... Silence. Now, here is the weird part (as if it randomly working isn't weird enough), every once in a while, it will start working and stay on. But, the swirl on the PROAMP and the display on the PSPHD are off... no response what so ever to any of the front panel buttons. Then, when I shut the system down and restart it, the swirl shows back up and the PSPHD displays are back but NO Audio. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
DAVE

--- In Crestron@..., "eagrubbs" <eagrubbs@> wrote:

I had trouble getting mine to unlock sometimes too. Power cycle it and see if that helps. I just ended up leaving it unlocked.

--- In Crestron@..., Heath Volmer <hvolmer@> wrote:

Any idea why the front panel of a PSPHD is completely unresponsive? None of the buttons/knobs do anything.

I'm pulsing "unlockFrontPanel"...

Heath
Re: MC3 Firmware update fail, Ethernet Dead Fw ver1.007.0019

Heath Volmer
 

This particular combination of FW - Database - Simpl seems awfully interdependent. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. Just want to update Simpl.......


On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:24 PM, Chip <cfm@...> wrote:


Regardless of a program running or not - none of that would help the OP with the fact the firmware simply won't update. Gotta have the new firmware *in* in order for the lack of a database update making the program brick.

- Chip

--- In Crestron@..., "RobK" <fooguy89@...> wrote:

This is not a "known problem" - it's properly stated right on the web site that you MUST recompile your program using SIMPL 4.02.15+ (or is that 16, I forgot off the top of my head) and said device database.

You don't need to replace your processor, that makes no difference.

A few weeks ago people here were saying the same thing - do people not look before they leap?


--- In Crestron@..., Robert Parker <robertparkernc@> wrote:

I was told on Friday that you must have Device Database 50.00.006.00
installed to update the firmware. I still had a Pro3 that was a brick.
I was also told in that case of the Pro3 to replace the processor with
the same one (ie: Pro3 with Pro3) in the simpl program after I updated
my database and then recompile. This a known problem and seems to
happen if you try to update the firmware with program loaded that used
any database before 50.00.006.00. Welcome to the club. Ruined my
Friday last week.

FYI tech tip 5356 explains how to update firmware via FTP. Of course you
will need some kind of working ethernet.

5153 explains how to recover a Pro3. Trying to run the PUF tool wouldn't
update the router so I was still hosed.

The real take away for now seems to be update your device database first.

On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 1:08 PM, avprogram <avprogram@> wrote:

**


OK I will give it a try, let you know how it works out


--- In Crestron@..., Nick Mitchell <nick@> wrote:

Oh yes. I spent hours on this one. Do the firmware update via FTP. USB
failed repeatedly for me but the FTP worked great. There is an answer ID
on
how to do it. I don't recall what it is.

Nick

Sent from my eMail.

On Jun 17, 2013, at 11:15 AM, avprogram <avprogram@> wrote:



Just tried to update firmware on MC3 and Ethernet is dead now and update
keep failing via usb. Current firmware in MC3 is 1.007.0019. Does anyone
know anything about this issue or have a solution.







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Water level sensor

 

I'm planning to quote my customer with four of these (type) sensors: in combination with a DIN-IO8 to report four different water levels in a deep well. At least one of the sensor will be flooded for 95% of the time. Any experience with this, and if so, any recommendations?

Thanks!
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