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PAC2

Professional Automation Control System for CAEN Automation System Enclosures

Discontinued

This product has been discontinued. Please contact Crestron True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON for a replacement solution or more information.

  • 2-Series engine | Dual-bus architecture
  • 4GB Compact Flash memory card slot
  • Built-in Cresnet distribution and hub/repeater

The PAC2 is a professional dual bus control system designed to serve as the central processor for Crestron Green Light™ systems. Fast performance, rigorous construction, and extreme flexibility provide a truly powerful automation solution for today's most demanding residential and commercial environments.

2-Series Control System

Built upon Crestron's reliable 2-Series control engine, the PAC2 is extensively programmable using Crestron's suite of powerful development software and vast database of drivers and software modules. The PAC2 works seamlessly with Crestron's entire line of lighting dimmers and shade controls, keypads and touchpanels, thermostats, wireless gateways, control cards, and expansion modules.

Whole House Integration

The PAC2 provides for the integration of non-Crestron devices and subsystems through a host of control interfaces. Eight isolated relays and eight I/O Versiports are built in to accommodate motion sensors, contactors, door strikes, and other low-voltage controls. Additional relays, I/O ports, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, IR, and MIDI interfaces can be added by installing up to two Y-Bus control cards. Crestron also offers a full line of expansion modules to facilitate the placement of serial COM ports, relays, DTMF interfaces, and shade controllers at any location throughout a residence or commercial facility.

Modular Enclosure Installation

The PAC2 mounts in any CAEN or CAENIB automation enclosure and connects directly to the CLX-Series lighting modules. Every Crestron lighting system is completely modular and scalable, allowing virtually unlimited configuration and expansion flexibility.

Cresnet® Distribution

Cresnet is the communications backbone for Crestron lighting modules, wall box dimmers, thermostats, keypads, and many other devices. This flexible 4-wire bus streamlines the wiring of a complete Crestron lighting system. With 32 separate Cresnet ports, the PAC2 provides extensive connectivity for numerous Cresnet devices on multiple homeruns. Its built-in Cresnet hub provides 8 isolated segments, each supporting 3000 feet of cabling and approximately 20 Cresnet devices. The Cresnet ports are arranged into 4 separate power groups providing a clean, flexible 24 Volt DC power distribution solution utilizing internal or external power supplies as needed.

Ethernet and e-Control®

A choice of single or dual-port Ethernet cards facilitates secure high-speed network connectivity, enabling extensive capabilities for remote system maintenance and control, and providing an interface to other Crestron control systems. Native features include a built-in email client to report system troubles and other functions to the owner or service company via instant email notification. An onboard Web server provides the foundation for Crestron's exclusive e-Control 2 Xpanel technology, providing secure IP-based remote control.

RoomView® and SNMP

For large facilities utilizing multiple PAC2's and other control systems, Crestron's exclusive RoomView Help Desk software delivers a comprehensive solution for remote monitoring and asset management. Also, built-in SNMP support enables similar capability using third-party network management software, allowing full control and monitoring from the IT Help Desk or NOC in a format that's familiar to IT personnel.

NAT

The PAC2's onboard NAT (Network Address Translator) acts as a firewall and router to facilitate the configuration of a private control LAN for Crestron touchpanels and other Ethernet devices, with a single-point connection to the client's LAN (Dual-port Ethernet card required).

Backup Processor

For applications demanding ultimate reliability, a second backup PAC2 may be employed. An internal watchdog circuit constantly monitors the PAC2's processor, transferring control of the complete system in the event of a failure. An override input is also provided to allow an external contact closure to bypass the PAC2 and activate a preset override state in each connected lighting module.

Memory Expansion

A memory card slot allows for easy expansion of the PAC2's internal memory using any Type II Compact Flash memory card up to 4 GB.

D3 Pro Software

Crestron D3 Pro software eliminates the need for custom programming, providing a complete design, development, and documentation solution for the lighting professional.

 
Key Features
  • 2-Series engine | Dual-bus architecture
  • 4GB Compact Flash memory card slot
  • Built-in Cresnet distribution and hub/repeater
  • 10/100 Ethernet capable | SSL encryption
  • e-Control 2 and RoomView enabled
  • SNMP support | Built-in firewall, NAT and router
  • 8 Versiport I/O ports & 8 relay ports built-in
  • 2 Y-Bus / 1 Z-Bus control card expansion slots
  • Internal power supply | CAEN enclosure installation
  • Configurable via Crestron D3 Pro software
 
Processor
  CPU 32-bit Freescale ColdFire® Microprocessor
Memory
  SDRAM 64 MB
  NVRAM 256 KB
  Flash 4 MB
  Compact Flash expandable up to 4 GB (not included)
Operating System
  Real-time, preemptive multi-threaded/multitasking kernel; FAT32 file system with long names; supports SIMPL™ Windows® and SIMPL+®
Ethernet
  With C2ENET-1 10/100BaseT, auto-negotiating, full/half duplex, static IP or DHCP/DNS, SSL, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, SMTP, SNMP, built-in Web server and e-mail client; supports Crestron e-Control®2 XPanel and RoomView™ applications
  With C2ENET-2 All above features plus: built-in firewall, router, and network address translator (NAT)
Y-Bus Connectors & Expansion Slots
  40 Mb/s parallel communications;
Internal backplane for integrated control ports and Y-Bus expansion slots
  I/O 1 - 8 (1) 9-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block comprising (8) “Versiports” – digital input/output or analog input ports;
Digital Input: Rated for 0-24 Volts DC; input impedance 20k ohms; logic threshold 1.24 Volts DC;
Digital Output: 250 mA sink from maximum 24 Volts DC; catch diodes for use with “real world” loads;
Analog Input: Rated for 0-10 Volts DC, protected to 24 Volts DC maximum; input impedance 20k ohms;
Programmable 5 Volts, 2k ohms pull-up resistor per pin;
All ports referenced to ground
  RELAY OUTPUT 1 - 8 (2) 8-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks comprising (8) normally open, isolated relays;
Rated 1 Amp, 30 Volts AC/DC;
MOV arc suppression across contacts
  S1, S2 (2) Y-Bus expansion slots;
Accept all Y-Bus control cards
Z-Bus Expansion Slots
  300 Mb/s parallel communications;
Backplane for Z-Bus expansion slots
  S-3 Z-BUS (1) Z-Bus expansion slot;
Accepts all Z-Bus control cards
Additional Connectors
  LEFT, RIGHT (2) 5-pin 0.156 inch headers;
Module interconnect ports, connect to CLX-Series lighting control modules using interconnect cables provided
  Cresnet Hub/Repeater Cresnet data and power distribution:

NET A – H: (32) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks comprising (4) Cresnet ports (paralleled) per each of (8) segments

POWER 1 – 4: (4) 3-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal blocks comprising (1) Cresnet power selection connector per each of (4) power groups;
Connect to external Cresnet power supply, or to internal power supply via jumpers, to power Cresnet devices connected to the NET ports;
Maximum Load per Power Group using external supply: 75 Watts (3.125 Amps @ 24 Volts DC);
Maximum Total Load using internal supply: 50 Watts (2 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)

  OVERRIDE (1) 3-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block comprising (2) inputs from external contact closures to trigger the preset Override state in CLX-Series modules connected to the module interconnect ports;
Maximum Input: 10mA at 5 Volts
  BACKUP NET INPUT (1) 4-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block
Backup Cresnet port;
Connects to the NET port of a backup control system and power supply
  FAULT (1) 2-pin 3.5mm detachable terminal block;
Contact closure output;
Relay closed when PAC2 becomes inactive;
Connects to digital input of backup control system
  NET (1) 4-pin 5mm detachable terminal block;
Cresnet port, Master/Slave selectable;
Expandable via C2N-NPA8 Network Poll Accelerator
  COMPUTER (2) DB9 female;
RS-232 computer console port
  Line Power (1) Attached input power cable (~1 ft long) with inline IEC320 socket;
Connects to AC power source using grounded pigtail cable and DIN rail terminal block (both included)
Reset Buttons
  HW-R Hardware reset (reboots the control system)
  SW-R Software reset (restarts the SIMPL program)
LED Indicators
  NET A – H (yellow x8) Indicate Cresnet communications on each respective segment
  POWER 1 – 4 (green x4) Indicate 24 Volts DC power present at each respective power group
  PWR (green) Indicates power supplied to unit via AC line or BACKUP NET INPUT
  NET (yellow) Indicates Cresnet bus activity
  MSG (red) Indicates control system has generated an error message
  LNK A (red) Indicates a valid connection on LAN port A
  ACT A (red) Indicates activity on LAN port A
  LNK B (red) Indicates a valid connection on LAN port B
  ACT B (red) Indicates activity on LAN port B
  FAULT (red) Indicates PAC2 has become inactive, FAULT output is active (relay closed)
Power Requirements
  Main Power Consumption 2.4 Amps, 100-250 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
  Available Cresnet Power 50 Watts (shared with control card expansion slots)
Environmental
  Temperature 41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C)
  Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure
  Black and gray metal, surface mount box with (2) integral mounting flanges;
Occupies 1 module space in a single-width CAEN or CAENIB enclosure, or 2 side-by-side module spaces in a double-width enclosure
Dimensions
  Height 8.00 in (20.32 cm)
  Width 14.00 in (35.56 cm)
  Depth 3.75 in (9.52 cm)
Weight
  8.0 lb (3.62 kg) – with line cord
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