Crestron CAEN-BLOCK-CENCN-2-POE Ethernet to Cresnet Bridge for CAEN

It is an Ethernet to Cresnet bridge for Crestron CAEN, CAEN-MLO and CAENIB automation enclosures. It links the enclosure to one or more control systems over Ethernet, gives CLX Series lighting modules their Cresnet and Override connections, and adds a second isolated Cresnet subnet for other devices.

Each of its two isolated Cresnet subnets supports 20 Cresnet devices and up to 1500 feet (457 m) of aggregate cable. One subnet is for the lighting control modules and the other for outboard Cresnet devices, and power is managed intelligently on each subnet.

It can be powered by PoE, PoE+ or Cresnet. According to Crestron's figures, 10 W is available in total for the NET B ports on PoE Class 0 (12.95 W), 20 W on PoE+ Class 4 (25.5 W), and up to 75 W when power is fed through the POWER INPUT.

No. Crestron states that the CAEN-BLOCK-CENCN-2-POE is not compatible with 2-Series control systems or earlier. If an existing lighting system is still run by one of these processors, that needs to be taken into account before choosing this bridge over a standard Cresnet block.

The CAEN-BLOCK is a Cresnet terminal block for enclosures without a control system. The CAEN-BLOCK-CENCN-2-POE adds an Ethernet connection to the control system, two isolated Cresnet subnets with power management, PoE or PoE+ powering and built-in diagnostics, which Crestron describes as a more sophisticated solution than a Cresnet block or hub.

Crestron asks its dealers to give the price of the CAEN-BLOCK-CENCN-2-POE directly rather than publish it online. Add it to your quote list and we will send you a written quote, with delivery, and installation and programming if you need them.

Yes. 1Install is an authorised Crestron Elite Partner with offices in Skerries, Co. Dublin and Cork. We can supply the CAEN-BLOCK-CENCN-2-POE on its own, or install, set up and programme it as part of your system. Installation visits are €440 for 4 hours or €880 for a full day, plus VAT and travel.

Yes. Everything we supply is new, genuine Crestron with Crestron's standard warranty. If the CAEN-BLOCK-CENCN-2-POE develops a fault, contact us and we will handle the claim with Crestron. If we installed it, our workmanship is guaranteed for the lifetime of the system.

We order Crestron for each quote, so availability depends on Crestron's stock at the time. We check it before we quote and put the expected delivery date on your quote, so you know where you stand before you pay.

Yes. We supply Crestron to end users, with or without installation. Like most Crestron devices of this type, it needs setting up or programming before it works in a system, and we can quote for that too.