CRESTRON VC-4-ROOM Offline Licensing USB Dongle Instruction Manual

: September 21, 2024
: CRESTRON

Table of Contents

CRESTRON VC-4-ROOM Offline Licensing USB Dongle
Product Information
FAQ
Overview
Crestron Virtual Control
USB-OFFLINE Specifications
Configuration
Resources
References
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CRESTRON VC-4-ROOM Offline Licensing USB Dongle

Specifications

Product specifications for USB-OFFLINE are as follows:

Environmental: Temperature, Humidity
Dimensions: Height: 0.31 in. (8 mm), Width: 0.63 in. (16 mm), Depth: 1.61 in. (41 mm)
Weight: 0.22 oz (6.24 g)

Product Information

The USB-OFFLINE is an offline licensing USB dongle designed to enable offline licensing for specific Crestron products such as VC-4-ROOM, SW-VC4-BN-1000, and DM-NVX-SW-C310.

Usage Instructions

Order and Setup

Order your license and USB-OFFLINE dongle.
Configure your installation for offline licensing.
Complete the offline licensing form to receive an offline license key.

Applying License

Add the received license key to your installation via the provided utility while the USB-OFFLINE is connected.
The installation will apply the license as long as the USB-OFFLINE is connected.

Notes on Usage

The VC-4 software must be upgraded to version 4.0000.00057 or later before using the USB-OFFLINE for offline licensing.
If multiple computers are involved in offline licensing using DM-NVX-SW-C310, one USB-OFFLINE dongle is required for each computer.
DM NVX software can run in online or offline licensing mode. Existing licenses must be removed before switching modes.

FAQ

Q: Where can I find the product warranty information?
- A: The product warranty details can be found at www.crestron.com/warranty.
Q: How do I configure the USB-OFFLINE for different licenses?
- A: Configuration instructions for the USB-OFFLINE depend on which license it contains. Please refer to the corresponding product manual for specific information.
Q: Can the USB-OFFLINE dongle be used with any software?
- A: The USB-OFFLINE dongle is specifically designed to work with Crestron products that support offline licensing such as VC-4-ROOM, SW-VC4-BN-1000, and DM-NVX-SW-C310. It may not work with other software.

Original Instructions

The U.S. English version of this document is the original instructions. All other languages are a translation of the original instructions. Crestron product development software is licensed to Crestron dealers and Crestron Service Providers (CSPs) under a limited nonexclusive, nontransferable Software Development Tools License Agreement. Crestron product operating system software is licensed to Crestron dealers, CSPs, and end-users under a separate End-User License Agreement. Both of these Agreements can be found on the Crestron website at www.crestron.com/legal/software_license_agreement. The product warranty can be found at www.crestron.com/warranty. The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at www.crestron.com/legal/patents. Certain Crestron products contain open-source software. For specific information, visit www.crestron.com/opensource. Crestron, the Crestron logo, DM, DM NVX, and XiO Cloud are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Dell is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Dell, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography. ©2024 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Overview

The Crestron® USB-OFFLINE USB dongle provides a means for validating licenses offline without requiring an XiO Cloud® service account. The USB-OFFLINE is ideal for Crestron installations that require offline licensing.

The following licenses support the USB-OFFLINE:

To use offline licensing, first order your license and USB-OFFLINE dongle. Then, configure your installation for offline licensing, and complete the offline licensing form to receive an offline license key. This license key must be added to your installation via a provided utility while the USB-OFFLINE is connected. The installation will then apply the license as long as the USB-OFFLINE is connected. For more information, refer to the corresponding product manual.

Crestron Virtual Control

The USB-OFFLINE is compatible with the VC-4-PC-3 Dell® microcomputer, VC-4-SERVER-25 Dell rack server, or a standalone VC-4 server.

NOTES:

The VC-4 software must be upgraded to version 4.0000.00057 or later prior to using the USB-OFFLINE for offline licensing.
Adding room or BACnet licenses requires resubmitting the offline licensing form to receive a new offline license key. Room licenses and BACnet licenses do not share an offline license key. For Crestron Virtual Control installations that require both license types, two unique offline license keys must be requested and applied. Crestron Virtual Control can be configured to run in either online or offline licensing mode. Existing licenses must be deleted from the Crestron Virtual Control installation before switching licensing modes.

DM NVX® Software

The USB-OFFLINE enables one computer to access the DM-NVX-SW-C310 software.

NOTES:

If your installation involves multiple offline computers using DM-NVX-SW-C310, one USBOFFLINE must be ordered for each.
DM NVX software can be configured to run in either online or offline licensing mode. Existing licenses must be deleted from the software installation before switching licensing modes.

USB-OFFLINE Specifications

Product specifications for USB-OFFLINE are provided below

Environmental

Temperature -13 to 185°F (-25 to 85°C)
Humidity 0% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions

Height 0.31 in. (8 mm)
Width 0.63 in. (16 mm)
Depth 1.61 in. (41 mm)

Weight

0.22 oz (6.24 g)

To search for product certificates, refer to support.crestron.com/app/certificates

Configuration

Configuration instructions for the USB-OFFLINE depend on which license it contains. Refer to the corresponding product manual for information.

Resources

The following resources are provided for the USB-OFFLINE.

NOTE: You may need to provide your Crestron.com web account credentials when prompted to access some of the following resources.

Crestron Support and Training

Programmer and Developer Resources

help.crestron.com: Provides help files for Crestron programming tools such as SIMPL, SIMPL#, and Crestron Toolbox™ software
developer.crestron.com: Provides developer documentation for Crestron APIs, SDKs, and other development tools

Product Certificates

To search for product certificates, refer to support.crestron.com/app/certificates.

Related Documentation

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