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Crestron 

C2N-HBLOCK

 

Multi-Type Network Distribution Block

 

Return and Warranty Policies 

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 

1.  No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior 

authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, 
contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. 
Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact 
person, RMA number, and return address. 

2.  Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a CRESTRON Return 

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Authorized returns must be shipped freight 
prepaid to CRESTRON, Cresskill, N.J., or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number 
clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect or without 
an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON reserves the right in its sole and 
absolute discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any products 
returned with an RMA. 

3.  Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by 

CRESTRON, shipping by standard ground carrier. In the event repairs are found to be 
non-warranty, return freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser. 

CRESTRON Limited Warranty 

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in 
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase 
from CRESTRON, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or rotating 
mechanical parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1) year; 
touchscreen display and overlay components are covered for 90 days; batteries and incandescent lamps 
are not covered.  
This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON 
dealer. Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, 
if any. 
CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any 
application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental 
damage, modification, or improper installation procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover 
any product that has had the serial number altered, defaced, or removed.  
This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the original purchaser. In no event shall 
CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind (property or economic 
damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any 
claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.  
CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair or replace any product found defective, without charge for parts 
or labor. Repaired or replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only 
by the unexpired portion of the warranty. 
Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed or 
implied, nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties of 
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law 
are limited to the terms of this limited warranty. This warranty statement supercedes all previous 
warranties. 

Trademark Information

 

All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. 
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP and 
WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  

Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 8157A 

Multi-Type Network Distribution Block  

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Summary of Contents for C2N-HBLOCK

Page 1: ...Crestron C2N HBLOCK Multi Type Network Distribution Block Operations Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...n by the Technical Documentation department at Crestron Electronics Inc 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 1 888 CRESTRON All brand names product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2003 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...try Compliance 5 Installation and Wiring 5 Installation 5 Network Wiring 6 Connecting the C2N HBLOCK to Cresnet Devices 8 Problem Solving 9 General Troubleshooting 9 Y and Z LED Illumination 9 Further Inquiries 10 Future Updates 10 Return and Warranty Policies 11 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 11 CRESTRON Limited Warranty 11 Operations Installtion Guide DOC 8157A Contents i ...

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Page 5: ... of the connectors as an input source the remaining connectors may be used as outputs to other equipment The C2N HBLOCK contains light emitting diode LED indicators that monitor the input power and input data signals Functional Summary Provides wiring for up to 15 devices and or peripherals Three different types of Cresnet connectors all of which are in parallel Eight 3 5mm 4 pin screw terminal co...

Page 6: ...The C2N HBLOCK shown below and on the next page is housed in a black enclosure with silk screened labels The front panel contains 16 connectors that are used to input power and Cresnet data signals to the C2N HBLOCK and output the same to Cresnet devices All connectors are internally wired together in parallel Although not shown all 4 pin connectors used to attach the Cresnet wiring to the C2N HBL...

Page 7: ... to one connector and is available at the remaining connectors The Y and Z data signal LEDs are used to diagnose wiring problems of the data signal input to the C2N HBLOCK Refer to Y and Z LED Illumination on page 9 for further information The C2N HBLOCK mounting plate allows the unit to be installed into any location that is convenient for Cresnet wiring The mounting plate can be removed to insta...

Page 8: ... to other devices do not exceed the maximum capacity of the power pack or power supply Calculate and add the total power requirements for all devices drawing power from the C2N HBLOCK If necessary use additional C2N HBLOCKs and power packs or power supplies C2N HBLOCK Indicators There are three LED indicators located on the C2N HBLOCK front panel The LEDs are described in the next three paragraphs...

Page 9: ...te or into a rack refer to the appropriate subsection Mounting Plate Installation To install the C2N HBLOCK via the mounting plate attach the mounting plate to a convenient location and anchor the unit with a screw through at least one hole in each corner mounting screws are not supplied It is recommended to install the C2N HBLOCK in an area where the connectors are accessible and LEDs are visible...

Page 10: ...y NOTE For larger networks i e greater than 28 network devices it may be necessary to add a Cresnet Hub Repeater CNXHUB to maintain signal quality throughout the network Also for networks with lengthy cable runs or varying types of network devices it may be desirable to add a hub repeater after only 20 network devices NOTE When installing network wiring refer to the latest revision of the wiring d...

Page 11: ...ow L Length of run or chain in feet PF Power factor of entire run or chain R L x PF 40 000 Where The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than the value calculated in the resistance equation Refer to the table after this paragraph Wire Gauge Values RESISTANCE R WIRE GAUGE 4 16 6 18 10 20 15 22 13 Doubled CAT5 8 7 Tripled CAT5 NOTE All Cresnet wiring must cons...

Page 12: ... HBLOCK to output power to other devices do not exceed the maximum capacity of the power pack or power supply Calculate and add the total power requirements for all devices drawing power from the C2N HBLOCK If necessary use additional C2N HBLOCKs and power packs or power supplies NOTE When installing network wiring refer to the latest revision of the wiring diagram s appropriate to your specific s...

Page 13: ...ED Illumination The combination of the Y and Z data LEDs and their brightness of illumination bright dim and off indicate whether the input data signals to the C2N HBLOCK are correct Refer to the table after this paragraph for LED illuminations and the associated data signal conditions NOTE The Y and Z data LEDs are provided to denote errors with the data signal inputs to the C2N HBLOCK The LEDs d...

Page 14: ...255 5093 2160 In Australia and New Zealand call Crestron Pacific at 613 9480 2999 Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the C2N HBLOCK additional information may be made available as manual updates These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision Ch...

Page 15: ... are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjec...

Page 16: ...restron Electronics Inc Operations Installation Guide DOC 8157A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 05 03 Tel 888 CRESTRON Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice ...

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