Crestron MC4 4‑Series Control System

Crestron SKU: MC4
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Description

Spec Sheet

The 4‑Series Control System (MC4) provides a secure, high‑performance, cost-effective control processor and interface. Its small form factor and versatile mounting options makes it ideal for smaller systems such as single‑room media systems, small to medium‑sized homes and offices, and MDUs (multidwelling units). The MC4 includes a built‑in infiNET EX® and ER wireless gateway for acquiring wireless devices as well as numerous control ports for controlling wired devices.

4-Series Control Engine
4-Series control systems come equipped with an upgraded multicore CPU, delivering a sizable speed and performance increase compared to all Crestron 3‑Series® control processors. The improved performance allows 4-Series control systems to handle the increasing demands of an advanced automated system. Crestron 4-Series delivers a dynamic and secure control system platform capable of managing a room full of disparate technologies.

Reliable networking and IP control afford seamless integration with other systems and devices, with add-on control capability using Crestron touch screens, wireless remotes, and mobile device apps, as well as remote management through Crestron Fusion® software and the Crestron XiO Cloud™ service.

Modular Programming Architecture
The MC4 is designed to run a single program out of the box. The optional modular programming architecture add-on allows the MC4 to run up to ten programs simultaneously.1 Programmers can develop and run independent, device‑specific programs, enabling each program to be optimized for a specific function and allowing for changes to be made to one program without affecting the whole system.

Onboard Control Ports
Through a full complement of onboard control ports, the MC4 can be integrated with a wide variety of audio, video, lighting, motorized shades, thermostats, door locks, sensors, security systems, and other equipment.

  • Gigabit Ethernet provides an interface for connecting to the building network and controlling Crestron AV switchers, audio processors, power controllers, and other IP controllable equipment.
  • Cresnet® network connectivity provides support for Crestron lighting dimmers, motorized shades, sensors, thermostats, keypads, and more.
  • Onboard RS‑232, IR, relay, and Versiport I/O control ports enable direct integration with all types of third‑party equipment.

Key Features

  • Compact 4-Series controller with 1 GB SDRAM and 4 GB Flash memory
  • Embedded 4‑Series multicore CPU processor
  • iPhone®, iPad®, and Android® device control app support
  • XPanel computer and web based control
  • Modular programming architecture (optional)
  • Onboard IR, COM, I/O, relay, Cresnet® network, and high‑speed gigabit Ethernet control ports
  • High-speed USB 2.0 host port and rear panel memory card slot
  • Built-in infiNET EX® and ER wireless network gateway
  • Crestron Fusion® software room monitoring and scheduling support
  • Crestron XiO Cloud™ service provisioning and management support
  • Enterprise‑class network security and authentication
  • SNMP V3 remote IT management support
  • Native BACnet™ network/IP support
  • Installer setup via software, web browser, or cloud
  • IPv6 ready
  • Integrates with Apple® HomeKit® technology
  • PoE (Power over Ethernet) powered
  • Rack or surface mountable
Control Engine
Crestron 4-Series; real-time, preemptive multi-threaded/multitasking kernel; Transaction-Safe Extended FAT file system; single program support out of the box; supports up to 10 simultaneously running programs (license required1)
Wired Communications
Ethernet 100/1000 Mbps, auto‑switching, auto‑negotiating, auto‑discovery, full/half duplex, industry-standard TCP/IP stack, UDP/IP, CIP, DHCP, SSL, TLS, SSH, SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption, IEEE 802.1xX, SNMP, BACnet™ and IP3, IPv4 or IPv6, Active Directory® service authentication, HTTPS web server, HTTPS web browser setup and Crestron XiO Cloud™ client, SMTP email client
Cresnet® Network Cresnet master mode
USB Supports USB mass storage class devices via the rear panel USB 2.0 host port
RS-232 For 2-way device control and monitoring, COM port supports RS 232 up to 115.2k baud with software handshaking
IR Supports 1 way device control via infrared up to 1.2 MHz
Wireless Communications1
RF Transceiver infiNET EX® network 2-way RF, 2.4 GHz ISM Channels 11-26 (2400 to 2483.5 MHz), default channel 15; IEEE 802.15.4 compliant
Range 50 ft (15 m) to nearest mesh network device(s), subject to site-specific conditions and individual device capabilities, range between floors or ceilings is limited to one level2
NOTE: Do not rack mount or stack multiple units when using wireless communications. Use care when positioning the device to avoid interference from nearby RF devices, obstructions, and metal surfaces.
Memory
SDRAM 1 GB
Flash 8 GB
Memory Card Supports microSD cards up to 32 GB
External Storage Supports USB mass storage devices up to 1 TB
Connectors and Card Slots
MEMORY (1) microSD memory card slot;
Accepts one microSD card up to 32 GB for storage of log files
G (1) 6-32 screw;
Chassis ground lug
USB (1) USB Type A connector, female;
USB 2.0 port for storage devices
IR IN (1) 3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack;
For connecting CNXRMIRD IR receiver;
Allows IR wireless control from Crestron and third‑party remotes using RC‑5 IR commands
RELAY (1–2) (1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
Comprises (2) normally open, isolated relays;
Rated 1 A, 30 VAC/VDC;
MOV arc suppression across contacts
VER SI (1–2) (1) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
Comprises (2) Versiport digital input/output or analog input ports (referenced to GND);
Digital Input: Rated for 0–24 VDC, input impedance 20k Ω, logic threshold >3.125 V low/0 and <1.875 V high/1;
Digital Output: 250 mA sink from maximum 24 VDC, catch diodes for use with real world loads;
Analog Input: Rated for 0–10 VDC, protected to 24 VDC maximum, input impedance 21k Ω with pull-up resistor disabled;
Programmable 5 V, 2k Ω pull-up resistor per pin
COM  (1) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
Bidirectional RS-232 port;
Up to 115.2k baud; software handshaking support
IR (1–4) (2) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal blocks;
Comprises (4) IR output ports;
IR output up to 1.2 MHz;
1-way Serial TTL/RS-232 (0–5 V) up to 115.2k baud
IRP2 IR emitters sold separately
EX/ER (1) Connection for supplied antenna
CRESNET (1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
Cresnet master port1;
Outputs power to Cresnet devices;
See "Power" section below for additional details
LAN (1) 8-pin RJ-45 connector, female;
100/1000Base-TX Ethernet port;
PoE (Power over Ethernet) PD (Powered Device) port
Controls and Indicators
PWR (1) Bicolor green/amber LED, indicates operating power is present;
Amber indicates that the device is booting and is not yet ready to operate;
Green indicates that the device is ready to operate
HW-R (1) Push button, initiates hardware reset
SW-R (1) Push button, initiates software reset
ACQUIRE (1) Recessed push button with red LED, used to set up connections with wireless devices
LAN (1) Bicolor green/amber and (1) Amber LEDs;
Green/amber LED indicates Ethernet link status and connection speed;
Amber LED indicates Ethernet activity
Power
Power Source Options PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af compatible) Class 0 (12.95 W) PoE Powered Device
Available Cresnet Power 2.5 W
Power Consumption 7 W typical
Environmental
Temperature 41 to 113 °F (5 to 45 °C)
Humidity 10 to 90% (noncondensing)
Heat Dissipation 24 BTU/hr
Enclosure
Chassis Metal, black finish, with (2) integral mounting flanges; vented top, sides, and bottom
Mounting Freestanding, surface mount, attach to a single rack rail, or 1 RU 19‑in. rack mountable (rack ears included)
Dimensions
Height 1.07 in. (27 mm)
Width 10.15 in. (258 mm)
Depth 5.11 in. (130 mm)
Weight
1.0 lb (454 g)

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