Symetrix Button Press v2.0¶

General Information¶

The Crestron Certified Module for Symetrix DSP called Symetrix Button Press v2 is very similar to the Button Press v 1. The only factor which has changed is that instead of transmitting aCSGcommand (Controller Set Global), the module has been changed to transmit aCS(Controller Set), orCScommand. The module provides variable fields, present in the module argument definition, in order to place the button trigger variables from the touch-panel, as well as the Symetrix Control number to be activated.

Category¶

Mixer, Audio DSP.

Version¶

2.0

Summary¶

This button press module is meant to transmit and receive data from any Symetrix Control Number, which is assigned to a parameter that has (2) states.

General Notes¶

The Button Press v2 will operate on all Symetrix DSP units at "Ring #1 Address #1", Edge and Radius. If a Global Controller Set is required to fire across units within a Symetrix Ring, or across Rings, Button Press v1 should be used. The Legacy Symetrix Crestron Integrated Partner Modules, can be found by clicking on the hyperlink.

The Button Press V1 module uses a CSG command to activate it's function. This Button Press v2 module uses CS (Controller Set) command to execute its functionality. Edge and Radius DSP, those which are programmed with Composer do not respond to the CSG command structure.

It is worth reading the Symetrix Control Protocol document for the Series to which you wish to communicate with using this module. The Symetrix Control Protocol is identical for each series. The factor to consider is whether the Symetrix Control Numbers have already been assigned; as in the case of Jupiter, and Integrator Series. With Symetrix open architecture DSP you need to assign the Symetrix Control Numbers yourself. Open architecture DSP such as the 8x8 DSP, Express Cobra, Solus, Edge and Radius have open architecture and thus the Symetrix Control Numbers are assigned by the integrator at the time of design.

Crestron Hardware Required¶

2 or 3 Series Crestron Processor. RS-232, or UDP card required.

Setup of Crestron Hardware¶

RS-232. Baud Rate; 38400 to 115200 - Configurable through Symetrix Software Application.

8 Bit, Non-Parity, Stop Bit; 1, Flow Control; None.

Crestron Cable Type. CNSP-121

UDP/IP. Port:** 48631**.

Note: It is very important to notice that when Controlling Edge and Radius with the 3rd Party Control Protocol via Ethernet one must use UDP. The UDP Control Port Number has changed to48631. Legacy Symetrix units, those which are programmed with Symetrix Designer used and continue to use port 48630. This is not the case with the DSP which are programmed using Composer; Edge and Radius. Edge and Radius use UDP port48631to communicate when using the 3rd Party Control Protocol.

Application Notes¶

This Button Press v2 module is compatible with all Symetrix DSP units; all Software and unit Firmware versions. Those DSP which are programmed with Symetrix Designer; 8x8 DSP, Express Cobra, Solus units, used the Legacy architecture of Numbered Rings and Unit Address Numbers within those rings.

Those DSP which are programmed with Composer; Edge and Radius, use Dante to transmit digital audio and control between units. These units will only respond to the CS Controller Set command used in the Version 2 modules. They do not respond to the CSG Controller Set Global command used in Version 1. This is due to the fact that the concept of the SymLink ring has gone away.

The Integrator will designate the parameter to be controlled in the Symetrix DSP by using the "right-click" menu in Composer and assigning an RS-232/485 Symetrix Control Number to the parameter. There are up to 9,999 Symetrix Control Numbers that can be assigned within the DSP system. The scale of value for each Symetrix Control Number is 0 to 65,535. If the parameter has 2-states, a Controller value above 1/2 of the value of 65,535 the parameter will go active. If the string CS 32,768 is sent the parameter will go active. If the string 32,767 is sent, the Symetrix parameter will go in-active, or low.

Module Graphic¶

Control¶

Button_On/Off/Toggle. Signal Type: Digital. Pulse to turn the function on, or off.

From_Device. Signal Type: Serial. Serial signal to be routed from a 2-way serial COM port, or a UDP/IP symbol.

Parameters¶

Control Number. Signal Type: Variable to be entered by the integrator. Enter the Symetrix Control Number for the function you wish to control. For Symetrix Legacy units this parameter will require the leading zeroes.

Feedback¶

Buttton_is_on/Off. Signal Type: Digital. High to indicate the current state of the function.

To_Device. Signal Type: Serial. Serial signal to be routed to a 2-way serial COM port or UDP/IP symbol.

Testing¶

Symetrix OS. Symetrix Designer v10.06, Symetrix Composer v1.1, Jupiter Software v 2.0.1.12, Integrator Series 761 Software v2.01.

SIMPL OS. 4.01

Crestron DB. 35.00.004.00

Sample Program. Symetrix 761 Demo for MC3 and TPS6