Crestron DIN-AP4 – 4-Series DIN Rail Control System

Product Overview

The Crestron DIN-AP4 is a 4-Series control processor in a DIN rail form factor, delivering the same Crestron 4-Series control engine as rack-mount processors in a package that snaps onto a standard 35mm DIN rail inside a wall-mount electrical enclosure. Designed for commercial building automation applications — lighting control, motorized shade control, HVAC interface, and integrated room automation — where the control processor is deployed inside an electrical panel or DIN rail enclosure rather than an AV equipment rack, the DIN-AP4 enables full 4-Series SIMPL# programming, XiO Cloud management, Ethernet IP control, Cresnet bus connectivity, and RS-232/IR/relay/digital I/O device control from a standard DIN rail-mounted position in a commercial building’s electrical infrastructure.

Product Description

Commercial building automation — lighting dimming and switching, motorized shade and window treatment control, HVAC thermostat interface, and occupancy-based automation — is often deployed from DIN rail enclosures in electrical rooms, ceiling above-tile enclosures, and wall-mount panels rather than from AV equipment racks. The DIN-AP4 addresses this deployment model by providing the full Crestron 4-Series control capability in a DIN rail snap-mount form factor that integrates naturally with DIN rail-mounted lighting dimmers (DIN-1DIM4), switching modules (DIN-8SW8-I), motor controllers (DIN-2MC2), and I/O modules (DIN-IO8) in a single DIN rail enclosure. Running the same SIMPL# and HTML5 UI programming as all Crestron 4-Series processors, the DIN-AP4 is programmed identically to rack-mount processors — ensuring program compatibility across a mixed-processor enterprise installation. XiO Cloud enrollment enables remote provisioning, firmware management, and health monitoring for DIN-AP4 processors deployed across commercial buildings without site visit requirements for routine management tasks.

Key Features

• 4-Series DIN Rail Form Factor: Full Crestron 4-Series control engine in a DIN rail snap-mount housing — deploys inside standard 35mm DIN rail electrical enclosures alongside DIN rail lighting, shade, and I/O modules without requiring a separate AV equipment rack.
• SIMPL# and HTML5 UI Programming: Same 4-Series programming environment as rack-mount Crestron processors — full program compatibility across DIN-AP4 and rack-mount Crestron control system deployments in mixed-processor enterprise installations.
• Multi-Protocol Device Control: Ethernet IP, RS-232, IR, relay, and digital I/O for control of any commercially available building automation device — lighting systems, HVAC interfaces, motorized shades, and access control devices.
• Cresnet Bus Connectivity: Cresnet ports for Cresnet-bus keypads, occupancy sensors, lighting controllers, shade motors, and other Cresnet peripherals — directly connected to the DIN-AP4 without additional network switch ports per device.
• XiO Cloud Management: Enrolls in Crestron XiO Cloud for remote provisioning, firmware updates, and health monitoring across DIN-AP4 deployments in commercial buildings.
• DIN Module Integration: Works alongside Crestron DIN-1DIM4, DIN-8SW8-I, DIN-IO8, DIN-2MC2, and DIN-PWS60 modules in a shared DIN rail enclosure for complete building automation control from a single enclosure.

Typical Applications

• Commercial office building lighting and shade automation with DIN-AP4 processor in a ceiling electrical enclosure controlling DIN rail dimmer and shade motor modules
• Higher education campus building automation with DIN-AP4 processors in electrical rooms controlling lighting zones, occupancy sensors, and HVAC interfaces
• Government facility lighting control and shade automation in DIN rail electrical panels with Cresnet keypad and occupancy sensor integration
• Hospitality room automation with DIN-AP4 in above-ceiling enclosures controlling lighting scenes, shade presets, and HVAC schedules from Cresnet keypads
• Corporate campus standardized building automation with DIN-AP4 processors managed remotely via XiO Cloud across multiple buildings

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What DIN enclosure is required for the DIN-AP4?
The DIN-AP4 snaps onto a standard 35mm DIN rail. The Crestron DIN-EN-6X18 wall-mount enclosure provides 6 DIN rails at 18 modules wide for organizing DIN-AP4 and companion DIN modules in a commercial building enclosure. Contact Creation Networks for enclosure sizing guidance for your DIN rail system.

Can the DIN-AP4 control Crestron AV equipment in addition to building automation?
Yes — the DIN-AP4 is a full 4-Series control processor capable of controlling any IP, RS-232, IR, or relay-based device, including Crestron matrix switchers, displays, amplifiers, and AV system components. It can serve as both the building automation controller and the AV room controller in a single processor deployment.

What is the warranty on the Crestron DIN-AP4?
Crestron provides a standard 3-year limited warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty service and support details.