2-Series Professional Media Controller Crestron MC2E
2-Series. The real-time, preemptive multi-tasking/multi-threaded operating system
offers a file system that supports long file names. The enhanced SIMPL+®
instruction set is also fully compatible with existing Crestron SIMPL Windows and
SIMPL+ programs.
The MC2E has the capability to operate as a standalone 2-Series control system or as
a Cresnet device as part of a 2-Series control system.

Master Mode

In master mode, the MC2E is a standalone 2-Series control system that can control
IR, serial, Cresnet or Ethernet devices.

Slave Mode

In slave mode, the MC2E operates as a Cresnet device as part of a 2-series control
system. For example, the MC2E can be part of a control system that includes IR,
serial, Cresnet and Ethernet devices, with touchpanels that operate the MC2E
through another 2-Series control system.
For more information on slave mode, refer to “Switching Between Master and Slave
Mode” on page 23.
NOTE: The MC2E can only be controlled by a 2-Series control system.
Specifications
Specifications for the MC2E are given in the following table.
MC2E Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
CPU 32-Bit Motorola 5407 ColdFire® Processor
Processor Speed 257 MIPS (Dhrystone 2.1 Benchmark)
Memory 36MB (4MB flash, 32MB SDRAM, 256KB NVRAM)1
Ports/Connectors2
NET 1 – Cresnet 4-wire interface (Expandable via Cresnet Poll
Accelerator) via 4-position Cresnet connector
COMPUTER 1 – DB9F PC interface (refer to “Establishing Communication
with the MC2E” page 15)
INFRARED – SERIAL
OUTPUT
4 – Simultaneous one-way IR or serial output via 8-position
mini-connector
IR INPUT 1 – IR input for RC5 codes from CNXRMIRD via 3-position
mini-connector
I/O 4 – Programmable digital/analog inputs & digital outputs via 5-
position mini connector
RELAY OUTPUT 4 – Normally open, isolated relays (MOV suppression) via 8-
position mini-connector
LAN 1 – RJ45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port
COM (A & B) 2 – DB9 bidirectional serial ports (RS-232, -422, -485) All
Cresnet Poll Accelerator ready
24VDC 1 –Female receptacle for external power pack.3
Reset Buttons
HW-R Initiates system hardware reset
SW-R System restart with or without program
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