Crestron 2 Series - Configuration Differences

2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System Crestron AV2 & PRO2
The 2-Series operating system is vastly upgraded, yet compatible with existing
Crestron software and programming. A key feature is the new Crestron Compiler,
which allows any existing Crestron SIMPL™ Windows

control program to be
easily recompiled for the 2-Series. The real-time, preemptive multi-tasking/multi-
threaded operating system offers a FAT32 file system with long file names. The
enhanced SIMPL+™ instruction set is also fully compatible with existing Crestron
SIMPL Windows and SIMPL+ programs.
Configuration Differences
The PRO2 delivers speed, power, and massive memory. Expansion capabilities
include one Z-BUS and three Y-BUS slots. High performance front panel
diagnostics and monitoring make the PRO2 ideal for sophisticated control of even
the most complex audio, video, lighting, security, and HVAC systems. The AV2 is
the cost-competitive option in Crestron's 2-Series line of integrated dual bus control
systems. Fully expandable with one Z-BUS and optional three Y-BUS slots, it is the
budget-conscious choice for control. Refer to the table below for a concise list of
configuration features.
2-Series Integrated Dual Bus Control System Configuration Differences
FEATURES PRO2 AV2
CPU
32-Bit Motorola ColdFire
®
Processo
r
Processing Speed 257 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 Benchmark)
Onboard Memory 36MB*
Compact Flash Slot (up to 4GB)
Expandable Memory accepts standard Type II Compact Flash
or IBM Microdrive
®
High-Speed Y-BUS 3 Expansion
Optional
Dual Card Slots** 3 Ex
p
ansion Card Slots**
Bus Z-BUS 1 Ex
p
ansion Card Slot***
Architecture 300 Mb/s Parallel Communications
Dynamic/Static IP Addressing
Ethernet Full Duplex TCP/IP and UDP/IP
(Optional Built-in Firewall for Ultimate Security (Dual Port only)
Z-BUS cards) Built-in Network Address Translator (Dual Port only)
Built-in Router - Built-in Web Server (Dual Port only)
IR/Serial Ports 8 Simultaneous Outputs
I/O Versiports 8
Communication 6 Bidirectional RS-232/422/485
Ports Ports C-F Cresnet Accelerator Ready****
Computer Console 1 RS-232 (Front & Back Access)
Cresnet Port 1 (Expandable via Cresnet Accelerator)
Relays 8 Isolated with MOV Suppression
Cresnet Expander Hub External Option
LCD Display Screen Yes No
Runs existing SIMPL
and SIMPL+ programs
Yes
* A total of 36MB is broken down as follows: 4MB flash, 32MB DRAM, and 256KB NVRAM.
** 40 Mb/s parallel communications and supports current and enhanced Crestron control cards.
*** Optional Z-BUS Cards: Single port 10/100 Ethernet, Dual Port WAN-LAN-10/100 Ethernet, or
Dual Port WAN-LAN-10/100 Ethernet-USB
**** Cresnet Accelerator increases effective network speed, fan-out, and device addresses
by a factor of 8 for each Poll Accelerator added to the system.
2 • Integrated Dual Bus Control System: PRO2 & AV2 Operations Guide - DOC. 5957