Crestron HZ2-KPEX-BR-BLK – In-Wall Keypad, Brushed Black

Product Overview

The Crestron HZ2-KPEX-BR-BLK is a single-gang in-wall keypad from the Horizon 2 series, featuring infiNET EX wireless communication for integration with Crestron control systems without Cresnet wiring. It operates at 120 VAC and ships in a Brushed Black finish with standard pre-engraved button legends. This keypad is suited to lighting scene control, AV zone switching, and multi-function building automation in commercial and high-end residential applications.

Product Description

The HZ2-KPEX-BR-BLK communicates over infiNET EX, Crestron's 2.4 GHz self-healing mesh wireless protocol, eliminating the cost and labor associated with running dedicated Cresnet control wiring to each keypad location. Buttons are pre-engraved with standard legends, reducing field programming time for common scene recall and raise/lower dimming functions. The Brushed Black finish coordinates with architectural hardware and decora-style electrical plates in modern commercial and residential interiors. An infiNET EX gateway is required in the control system for wireless communication.

Key Features

• infiNET EX 2.4 GHz mesh wireless communication — no Cresnet wiring required
• Single-gang in-wall form factor
• 120 VAC operation
• Brushed Black finish
• Standard pre-engraved button legends
• Scene recall and raise/lower dimming support with compatible Crestron dimmers
• Compatible with Crestron Home and enterprise control platforms
• Multi-function control: lighting zones, AV sources, and building automation

Typical Applications

• Lighting scene control in commercial conference rooms, lobbies, and open-plan offices
• AV zone switching in boardrooms and multi-room residential installations
• Retrofit projects where running new Cresnet wiring is impractical
• Crestron Home platform deployments requiring wireless keypads at secondary control points
• Enterprise building automation with Crestron control processors and infiNET EX gateways

Technical Specifications

• Model: HZ2-KPEX-BR-BLK
• Series: Horizon 2
• Communication Protocol: infiNET EX (2.4 GHz mesh wireless)
• Power: 120 VAC
• Finish: Brushed Black
• Button Engraving: Standard pre-engraved legends
• Form Factor: Single-gang in-wall
• Gateway Requirement: infiNET EX gateway required
• Compatible Platforms: Crestron Home, Crestron enterprise control systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the HZ2-KPEX-BR-BLK require Cresnet wiring?
A: No. It communicates wirelessly via infiNET EX, so no Cresnet data wiring is needed at the keypad location. You will need an infiNET EX gateway connected to your Crestron control system.

Q: Can this keypad control both lighting and AV systems?
A: Yes. When programmed within a Crestron control system, buttons can be assigned to lighting scenes, AV source selection, volume control, or other building automation functions depending on system configuration.

Q: What does "standard engraved" mean for the button legends?
A: Standard engraved means the buttons come pre-engraved with common control labels (such as scene names or raise/lower indicators) from the factory, reducing the need for custom engraving in typical installations. Custom engraving options are available through Crestron for specialized deployments.