Crestron CEN-RFGW-EX. BRAND NEW In Factory Sealed Box (1 of 2 Available)

Description

The CEN-RFGW-EX is a 2-way RF wireless transceiver designed for use with Crestron® infiNET EX® and “ER” (Extended Range RF) wireless devices. A single CEN-RFGW-EX gateway enables an entire wireless network of Crestron remotes, keypads, lighting dimmers, motorized shades, thermostats, door locks, and other devices to communicate with a Crestron control system.
infiNET EX® Technology
Ultra-reliable infiNET EX wireless technology provides steadfast 2-way RF communications throughout a residential or commercial structure without the need for physical control wiring. Employing a 2.4 GHz mesh network topology, nearly every infiNET EX device on the network acts as an “expander,” relaying wireless commands between the gateway and all the other “EX” devices on the network to ensure that every command reaches its intended destination without disruption. Each infiNET EX device that is added to the network effectively increases the range and stability of the entire network by providing multiple redundant signal paths. The wireless range between any two EX devices is typically up to 150 ft (46 m) indoors.
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“ER” Extended Range RF Technology
Crestron Extended Range (ER) wireless technology enables compatibility with certain Crestron wireless touch screens and handheld remotes including the
TSR-302
,
TST-600
,
TST-602
, and
TST-902
.
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Crestron “ER” operates in the same 2.4 GHZ spectrum as infiNET EX, and is specifically optimized for use with wireless touch screen devices to ensure robust and dependable bidirectional RF communications. The CEN-RFGW-EX continuously monitors each ER device on the network, diligently keeping track when a device goes to sleep, shuts down, or wanders out of range, and restores communications seamlessly when the device reappears on the network. The typical wireless range for ER devices is 100 to 200 feet indoors, or up to 1000 feet outdoors. For even greater coverage, ER supports roaming amongst up to eight gateways.
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Wireless Communications
RF Transceiver
infiNET EX & ER 2-way RF, 2.4 GHz ISM Channels 11-26 (2400 to 2483.5 MHz), default channel 15; IEEE 802.15.4 compliant
infiNET EX Range (typical)
150 ft (46 m) indoor, 250 ft (76 m) outdoor, to nearest mesh network device(s); subject to site-specific conditions and individual device capabilities
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ER Range (typical)
100 to 200 ft (33 to 66 m) maximum indoor, 1000 ft (305 m) outdoor, subject to site-specific conditions
ER Roaming
Supports roaming amongst up to 8 gateways
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Wired Communications
Ethernet
10/100 Mbps, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex, DHCP, IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at Type 1 compliant
Controls & Indicators
PWR
(1) Green LED, indicates operating power supplied via PoE
ACTIVITY
(1) Red LED, indicates wireless RX and TX data activity
ACQUIRE
(1) Recessed pushbutton with red LED, used to set up connections with wireless devices
SETUP
(1) Recessed pushbutton with red LED, used to set up connection with the control system via Ethernet
LAN PoE
(1) Green and (1) Amber LEDs, green indicates link status, amber indicates Ethernet activity
Connectors
Antenna
(1) Connection for supplied antenna
LAN PoE
(1) 8-wire RJ45, female;
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port;
Power over Ethernet compliant
Power Requirements
Power over Ethernet
IEEE 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af compatible) Class 1 (3.84 W) PoE Powered Device