Crestron SW-3SERIES-BACNET-50+ BACnet™ Network/IP Support for 3-Series® and 4-Series™ Control Systems

Product Overview

The Crestron SW-3SERIES-BACNET-50+ is a software license that extends BACnet network/IP support on Crestron 3-Series and 4-Series control systems beyond 50 BACnet objects. It lets a Crestron control processor interface directly with BACnet/IP building management equipment, enabling control of HVAC, lighting, and other BMS devices from a Crestron touch screen. This BACnet IP license is the standard path for integrators connecting local AV and room devices to an enterprise Building Management System over the BACnet protocol.

Product Description

Crestron 4-Series control systems include a free license supporting up to 50 BACnet objects. When a project requires more than 50 BACnet objects, one SW-3SERIES-BACNET-50+ license unlocks expanded object support so the control system can monitor and command a larger pool of BMS devices. The license enables bidirectional communication: local devices report into the Building Management System, and BMS devices such as thermostats, dampers, and lighting can be controlled from Crestron user interfaces.

Maximum BACnet object support varies by control system model, including the CP4, CP4N, AV4, and RMC4. This makes the license a core component for facilities consolidating AV control and building automation onto a single Crestron processor. Confirm the target processor model and required object count before ordering.

Key Features

• BACnet/IP Integration — Connects a Crestron 3-Series or 4-Series control system directly to BACnet/IP building management equipment.
• 50+ Object Support — Expands BACnet object capacity beyond the 50 objects available with the free built-in license.
• Bidirectional Control — Reports local devices into the BMS and allows BMS devices to be controlled from a Crestron touch screen.
• Broad Processor Compatibility — Supported on 4-Series systems including CP4, CP4N, AV4, and RMC4, with object limits varying by model.
• Single-Processor Consolidation — Combines AV control and building automation on one control system to simplify integration.
• Software-Based Deployment — Delivered as a license with no additional gateway hardware required.

Typical Applications

• Corporate facilities integrating AV control with HVAC and lighting
• Smart buildings connecting room devices to a Building Management System
• Campus and enterprise deployments standardizing on BACnet/IP
• Conference and boardroom systems controlling environmental settings

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need this license if I have fewer than 50 BACnet objects?
No. 4-Series control systems include a free license supporting up to 50 BACnet objects. The SW-3SERIES-BACNET-50+ is required only when you exceed 50 objects.

Q: Which control systems are supported?
It is supported on 3-Series and 4-Series control systems, including the CP4, CP4N, AV4, and RMC4. Maximum object support varies by model.

Q: Does this license require additional hardware?
No. It is a software license applied to a compatible Crestron control processor; no separate BACnet gateway is required.

Q: Is the license tied to one control system?
Yes. The license enables expanded BACnet object support on a control system. Confirm your processor model and object count before ordering. Contact Creation Networks.

Q: What warranty applies?
Crestron's standard 3-year limited warranty applies to covered Crestron hardware. For licensing and support questions, Contact Creation Networks.