Toolbox (Self-paced Online Training)

"Toolbox" is a Crestron software package, which contains a multitude of applications that enable configuration and diagnostics of any Crestron device. This tutorial explains each tool and describes the features available for communicating with control systems, touch panels and other devices. This course is required prior to attending the following courses Introduction to Crestron, DigitalMedia Certification - Engineer, Crestron Lighting Control Systems.

Toolbox Introduction

(2:31)

This chapter explains the overall features of the Toolbox software package.

Address Book

(5:12)

Explains how to use the address book to enable quick access to communication with control systems and other Crestron devices.

Preferences

(2:51)

Demonstrates how to customize the Toolbox interface.

System Info Introduction

(2:14)

The System Info tool contains may different functions. This is the tool overview; however each individual pane is also demonstrated here.

System Info - Product Info

(0:53)

Upload firmware and operating system to touchpanels or control systems.

System Info - Program

(1:22)

Verify and upload program changes.

System Info - Ethernet

(1:24)

Configure Ethernet addresses and security settings.

System Info - Cresnet Devices

(0:32)

Confirm Cresnet IDs and firmware versions for devices on the Cresnet communications bus.

System Info - Internal Memory

(0:18)

Compact or initialize processor memory space.

System Info - NVRAM

(0:33)

Keep track of non-volatile memory usage.

System Info - Device ID

(0:27)

Determine the Cresnet ID of a given device. Enable Cresnet slaving for 2-series processors.

System Info - Error Log

(0:34)

View, track and record error messages present on a device.

System Info - Compact Flash

(0:28)

If installed, this pane shows the usage and availability of space on the compact flash card.

System Info - System Clock

(0:17)

Set the processor’s time and date.

System Info - IP Table

(1:14)

View and modify a device’s IP Table for Ethernet communications.

System Info - The Rest

(0:21)

View detailed information about the hardware and firmware support of a device.

System Info - Web Pages

(1:13)

Available through the Functions pull-down menu: how to load web pages and mobile device files.

Text Console

(2:51)

Reviews console commands and how to use this direct-access method of completing tasks.

Network Device Tree

(2:05)

Learn how to communicate with Cresnet devices on the network to load project files and firmware.

Script Manager

(5:16)

Explains the process of developing scripts to perform multiple tasks.

File Manager

(1:15)

Manage files as easily as if you were using Windows Explorer.

Network Analyzer

(1:19)

Shows how to use the Analyzer to detect wiring faults on the Cresnet bus.

Pro Sound Tools

(4:31)

Learn how to configure and equalize high-end surround-sound systems like a professional!

DigitalMedia Tools

(1:07)

Provides a quick overview of DigitalMedia system configuration and diagnostics.

QuickMedia Tool

(4:09)

Covers the configuration and manual testing procedures of QuickMedia and other audio/video components.

PUF Update

(2:05)

Describes the procedure for updating a control system to the latest and greatest Operating System version.

Video Test Patterns

(0:51)

Provides test patterns designed to assist in video system configuration.

Biometric Setup Tool

(1:21)

Demonstrates how to set up the biometric fingerprint scanner feature contained in certain user interfaces.

Power Management Tool

(0:52)

Explains how to monitor Universal Power Supplies to maintain ideal operating conditions.

Device Discovery Tool

(1:33)

Shows how to use the Auto-Discovery feature in Ethernet devices to configure WAPs and connection settings on a network.

CEN-TIA Setup

(3:41)

Details setup of the telephone interface adaptor using menus and wav files.

SIMPL Debugger

(5:26)

Learn how to troubleshoot a control system by monitoring program activity in real time.