Crestron MC4 4‑Series Control System

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 Engine4-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 ArchitectureThe 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 PortsThrough 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 Specs 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 baudIRP2 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)