MPC3-302 - 3-Series® Media Presentation Controller 302

A wall-mounted, PoE+ powered 3-Series Control System® and control panel in one. Features a modern appearance with customizable backlit buttons and volume knob. Mounts in a three-gang U.S. electrical box or tabletop enclosure.

The 3-Series® Media Presentation Controller 302 (MPC3-302 series) is a wall-mounted, PoE+ powered 3-Series Control System® and control panel in one. Its modern appearance and customizable backlit buttons provide an ideal user-interface for controlling AV and other functions. It offers fully-programmable functionality, supports web and cloud-based configuration and management, and integrates with Crestron Fusion® as part of a complete managed enterprise solution.

Crestron® MPC3 series controllers are perfect for classrooms, meeting rooms, lecture halls, and training facilities – wherever a simple yet powerful controller is needed but space is limited. Use the MPC3-302 to control a video display or AV system, adjust lighting and window shades, or any other custom application. The MPC3-302 is designed for flush-mount installation in a wall using a three-gang U.S. electrical box (not included). It can also be installed in a podium with no back box, or placed on a table using the optional tabletop kit.

Note: The MPC3-302 series fits all the same mounting options as previous generation MPC-M10, -M20, -M25, and -M50 series products, providing an easy retrofit upgrade for older systems.

Customizable Backlit Buttons
The MPC3-302 features ten backlit buttons, which can each be labeled using the peel-off labels provided, or custom labeled using laser-engravable labels (sold separately). Elegant backlighting surrounds each button and illuminates the labels. Each button is backlit white when inactive and blue when active to provide clear indication of what media source or lighting scene is currently selected. A volume knob is included, encircled by a blue volume gauge to indicate the audio volume setting. Additional buttons are provided for power and mute control.

All buttons and controls on the MPC3-302 are custom programmable to control any device or function. Auto-brightness control of the backlighting ensures optimal visibility under varying lighting conditions.

For information about ordering custom button labels, please refer to the MPB3/MPC3-BTN10-B ENGRAVED or MPB3/MPC3-BTN10-W ENGRAVED web page. Refer to the PDF version of the MPC3-302 Series spec sheet for a list of supplied labels.

No Rack Required
The MPC3-302 series encapsulates the industry’s best control technologies in one compact wall mount device that can alleviate the need for a bulky equipment rack. Gigabit Ethernet provides the essential interface for connecting to the building network and controlling Crestron AV switchers, audio processors, power controllers, and other IP controllable equipment. Cresnet® 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.

Expanded connectivity is available using a C2N-IO control port expansion module, CEN-GWEXER or CENI-GWEXER infiNET EX® wireless gateway, DIN-CENCN-2 or DIN-CENCN-2-POEEthernet to Cresnet Bridge, or CEN-CI3-1 or CEN-CI3-3 control card interface.

3-Series® Control Engine
The MPC3-302 series features an integrated, enterprise-grade 3-Series control processor. Crestron 3-Series delivers a distinctively robust, dynamic, and secure control system platform capable of faithfully managing a room full of disparate technologies. Its Modular Programming Architecture (optional [1]) allows the MPC3-302 to run multiple programs simultaneously for increased efficiency and flexibility. Rock solid networking and IP control afford seamless integration with other systems and devices, with add-on control capability using Crestron touch screens, keypads, wireless remotes, and mobile device apps, and remote management through Crestron Fusion and XiO Cloud™.

No Programming Required!
Built-in .AV Framework™ technology delivers a fully functional AV presentation system with simplified web-based configuration and a choice of control options and add-ons. 

Crestron Fusion® Room Monitoring and Scheduling
Crestron Fusion provides an integrated platform for creating truly smart buildings that save energy, enhance worker productivity, and prolong the life-span of valuable equipment. As part of a complete managed network in a corporate enterprise, college campus, convention center, or any other facility, the MPC3-302 works integrally with Crestron Fusion to enable remote scheduling, monitoring, and control of rooms and technology from a central help desk or mobile app. It also enables organizations to reduce energy consumption by tracking real-time usage and automating control of AV, lighting, shades, and HVAC. 

XiO Cloud™ Provisioning and Management
XiO Cloud is Crestron’s unifying cloud-based platform for remotely provisioning, monitoring, and managing Crestron devices across an enterprise or an entire client base. XiO Cloud enables installers and IT managers to deploy and manage thousands of devices in the amount of time it would ordinarily take to manage just one. It provides a zero-touch solution that allows complete configuration of device settings without any hardware in hand, then simply connect each device on site and let XiO Cloud push out the settings, licenses, drivers, and firmware updates – automatically and securely – for a quick and painless, ready-to-use deployment.

Ongoing XiO Cloud services facilitate daily management and monitoring of every device through a single dashboard with comprehensive reporting and logging, live status viewing and alerts, performance metrics and analytics, scheduled actions and updates, and more. As requirements grow and evolve, new features and functionality can be added easily to one or many devices at any time without ever going on site. XiO Cloud is a subscription-based service offering an adaptable SaaS (Software as a Service) solution with graduated levels of functionality and unlimited scalability.

Enterprise-Grade Security
The MPC3-302 is an enterprise-class control processor that can be deployed across hundreds of spaces and set up easily using a web browser, toolbox software, Crestron Fusion, or XiO Cloud. It employs standard network security protocols, including 802.1X network access control, Active Directory® authentication, SSH, TLS, and HTTPS, to ensure reliability and compliance with your organization’s IT policies.

SNMP Support
Built-in SNMP support enables integration with third-party IT management software, allowing network administrators to manage and control Crestron systems on the network in an IT-friendly format.

Power over Ethernet Plus
Using PoE+ technology, the MPC3-302 gets its operating power right through the LAN wiring. PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) eliminates the need for a local power supply or any dedicated power wiring. A Crestron PoE+ switch (CEN-SWPOE-16, sold separately) offers a total networking solution with built-in PoE+ to support multiple MPC3 controllers and other PoE or PoE+ powered devices.

Cresnet®
Cresnet provides a simple four-wire network wiring solution for Crestron keypads, lighting controls, shade motors, thermostats, occupancy sensors, and other devices that don’t require the higher speed of Ethernet. The MPC3-302 includes a Cresnet master port capable of supporting approximately 20 Cresnet devices. Systems with more than 20 devices can be handled by adding a Cresnet hub (DIN-HUB or CNXHUB) or Ethernet to Cresnet bridge (DIN-CENCN-2 or DIN-CENCN-2-POE).

Note: The MPC3-302 supplies a maximum of 2.5 Watts to power Cresnet devices. For applications requiring more than 2.5 Watts, an external Cresnet power supply must be added.

Onboard Control Ports
In addition to Ethernet, the MPC3-302 includes a variety of control ports for interfacing with third-party equipment. Its bidirectional COM port and IR port (one of each) allow for controlling a video display, document camera, and other devices. Two programmable relay ports are provided for controlling a projection screen, lift, or other low-voltage contact-closure actuated equipment. Two “Versiport” I/O ports enable the integration of various types of sensors or anything else that provides a dry contact closure, low-voltage logic, or 0-10 Volt DC signal.

Flush Mount Installation 
The MPC3-302 is designed to be flush-mounted in a wall using a three-gang U.S. electrical box (not included). It can also be installed in a lectern or podium with no back box. Once installed, the button labels can be changed at any time by simply removing the front cover. A security screw is included to prevent unauthorized removal.

Tabletop Option
Using the optional Tabletop Kit (TTK-MP/MPC/IPAC-B-T or TTK-MP/MPC/IPAC-W), the MPC3-302 becomes a stylish, freestanding controller that fits perfectly on a table, desk, or countertop. It can even be permanently attached to the surface using the optional Swivel Mount Kit (SMK-MP/MPC/IPAC). All tabletop options are sold separately.