Crestron Cresnet Network - Table of Contents

Contents
Overview 1
Cresnet Device Definitions 2
Control Systems 2
Cresnet Servers 2
Cresnet Clients 2
Network Architecture 3
Maximum Network Size 3
Network Topologies 3
Home-Run Topology 3
Daisy-Chain Topology 3
Star-Network Topology 4
Cresnet ID Assignment 4
Client Device Distribution 6
Cresnet Distribution Blocks 6
Cresnet Distribution Block 6
Multitype Cresnet Distribution Block 7
DINRail Cresnet Distribution Block 8
Cresnet Hubs 9
Cresnet Hub 9
Din Rail Cresnet Hub 10
Ethernet-to-Cresnet Bridging 11
Ethernet-to-Cresnet Bridge with PoE 11
Ethernet-to-Cresnet Bridge for CAENAutomation Enclosures 12
Wiring and Connectors 14
Overview 14
Supported Cresnet Cables 15
Non-Plenum Cables 15
Plenum-Rated Cables 16
High-Power Cables 16
Data-Only Cables 17
Terminate Cresnet Wiring to a Connector 17
Best Practices 18
Power Requirements 20
Cresnet Power Calculator 20
Calculate Power Requirements for Wire Runs 21
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