Crestron electronic QM-MD5x1 - Manual (Page 22)

QuickMedia™ Matrix Switcher/Mixer Crestron QM-MD5x1
Identity Code
All equipment and user interfaces within the network require a unique identity code
(Net ID). These codes are two-digit hexadecimal numbers from 03 to FE. The Net ID
of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program.
Refer to “Setting the Net ID in Device Settings” on page 26 for details of the SIMPL
Windows procedure.
Refer to the note on page 54 for a
definition of Viewport.
The Net ID of the MD5x1 has been factory set to 1D. The Net IDs of multiple
MD5x1s in the same system must be unique. Net IDs are changed from a personal
computer (PC) via the Crestron Viewport.
NOTE: For detailed information on establishing communication between the PC and
control system, refer to “Communication Settings” on page 54. If communication
cannot be established, refer to the “Troubleshooting Communications” section in the
respective Operations Guide for the control system.
There are two different methods—Method A or Method B—for setting the Net ID:
Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID), described on the below, applies to devices
in a Cresnet system with a 2-Series control system that require a single unit be the
only network device connected to the control system.
Method B (Touch Settable ID or TSID), which begins on page 19, applies to all
TSID-ready devices in a Cresnet system with 2-Series control system upgrade file
(CUZ) version 3.029 or later. TSID functionality makes it possible for the control
system to recognize a network device via its serial number, which is stored in the
device’s memory. This method does not require that any devices be disconnected
from the network; Net IDs may be set with the entire Cresnet system intact. This
method requires the use of the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later.
Use the appropriate method to set the Net ID.
Method A (Cresnet address-settable ID)
1. Ensure that the device requiring a Net ID change is the only unit connected
to the control system.
2. Open the Crestron Viewport.
3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Set Network ID. The software
checks the baud rate and then opens the "Set Network ID" window.
4. In the "Set Network ID" window, select the device requiring a Net ID
change from the Current Network Devices text window.
5. Select the new Net ID for the device from the Choose the new network ID
for the selected device (Hex): text box.
6. Click Set ID to initiate the change. This will display the "ID command has
been sent" window.
7. In the "Command Complete" window, click OK.
8. In the Current Network Devices text window, verify the new Net ID code.
9. In the "Set Network ID" window, click Close.
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