Product Overview
Delivers a secure, cost-effective, and high-performance control processor and interface. Its compact form factor and low-profile installation make it ideal for single-room systems, small to medium-sized homes and offices, as well as multidwelling units (MDUs). Additionally, it features a built-in gateway for seamless pairing with infiNET EX® and ER wireless devices.
Crestron MC4-CEI 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
Crestron MC4-CEI Specifications:
- 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 Communications:
- 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 level
- 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
- 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
- EX/ER: (1) Connection for supplied antenna
- CRESNET: (1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block; Cresnet master port; 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)
- Compliance:
- Regulatory Model: M201910001
- Intertek® Listed for US and Canada, IC, FCC Part 15 Class B digital device
