Abtus SKP-15i User manual

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ABtUS SIGAPORE PTE LTD www.abtussingapore.com
Smart Controller
User Operation Guide
Model:
SKP-15i
rev.2021.07Jul.21

User Operation Guide
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Software Operation Guide
Overview 3
Product Features 4
Teachical Specifications 4
Recommend Application 5
Setting Up
1.1 Download the Smart Controller software 6
1.2 Connecting to a serial device 6
Setting up as a stand alone controller 7
2.1 Preparations 8
2.2.1 Creating icons 9
2.2.2 Default icons 9
2.3 Saving icons into the Smart Controller 9
2.4 Configuring the Smart Controller 9
2.5 Configuring a response from a connected equipment 10
2.6 Connecting to an RS232 enabled equipment 11
GETTING STARTED

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OVERVIEW
The SKP-15i smart keypads are designed to enable users to have simple yet effective
control over their PC and AV system. It is able to control any RS232 enabled devices
through RS232 and also a PC when connected to a USB port of the PC.
This unique keypad is able to control any PC (Win 10) to launch apps, open websites and
input any predetermined keyboard shortcuts. At the same time, it can also control any AV
equipment through RS-232. It has 15 LED keys that are completely user customizable.
Users can input their own icons, text and even organize keys into separate folders. Any
changes made on the software are reflected onto the keypad in real-time.
The keypad comes with easy to use software that also includes an option to include a
password to restrict unauthorized access.
http://avmedia.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/15/Smart-Controller.exe
Software Download Link
Scan the QR code or click on the link to download the Smart Controller software.
(supports Windows 10 , 64bit)

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● 4.3”TFTLCDScreenwith15fullycustomizablebuttons
●SupportRS-232andUSBcontrols
●FullcolouredLCDkeys(16.7millioncolours)withadjustablebrightness
●AbletocontrolanyAVequipmentviaRS-232
●AbletocontrolPCviaUSB
●AbletoturnOFFPC,launchAPPs,storepasswords,launchwebsitesandetcsimplyby
pressing on a key
●Abletogroupkeysintomultiplepages
●StandaloneAVcontroller,nocontrolprocessorrequired
●Simpleandeffectivedesign
●IdealforcontrollingPCandAVsystem
Output: 1 × RS-232
1 x USB
Software: Requires Win 10 (64bits)
PRODUCT FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Reommmend Applications
Smart
Keypad
Smart
Keypad
RS-232 to AV Equipment
USB to PC
USB to OPS RS-232 to TV

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Settings up with a PC
1.1 Download the Smart Controller software
Remove the Smart Controller from the package and connect the USB port to a PC.
1.2 Connecting to a serial device
To control a RS-232 enabled equipment, connect the RS-232 port to the equipment.
Install the Smart Controller Software onto the PC and run the software. Please ensure
that the PC is running on Windows 10 (64 bit)
Using the software, customize the keys on the Smart Controller to allow the Smart
Controller to execute saved actions on the PC.

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Setting up as a stand alone controller
2.1 Preparations
Remove the Smart Controller from the package and prepare a PC to configure the
Smart Controller. For PC without existing serial port, a USB to Serial (Female) cable is
required
There’s no need to install or launch the Smart Controller software when programming for
the Smart Controller to act as a standalone controller. If the Smart Controller software
is running, close and remove it from the task manager before connecting the Smart
Controller to the PC.
UsetheSmartControllersoftwaresettingstoadjustthebaudrate,parityandstopbitto
match that of the equipment. Next configure the commands for the equipment using the
serial communication function in the software.
For more information on how to set up the keys using the Smart controller software, please
download the Smart Controller Software Guide by scanning on the QR code or clicking on
the following link:

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2.2.1 Creating icons
Prepareiconsof72x72pixelsin.jpgor.pngandnamethemasnumbers1,2andetc.
in accordance to the position where the icons should appear on the Smart Controller.
Forexample:Nameaniconthatismeantforbutton1as1.jpgandaniconthatismeant
forbutton11as11.jpg.
For buttons with 2 states (push and pop), prepare another set of icons for the pushed
state and label then from 16 to 30.
Numbering for active keys
(Pop state)
Numbering for 2nd layer keys
(Push state)
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72 x 72
Pixel

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2.2.2 Default icons
In the event that the application requires the Smart Controller to show a different set
oficonswhenpoweredon,createanothersetof15iconsandnamethemboot_1.jpg,
boot_2.jpgandetc.
This will allow the panel to show these boot icons automatically when powered on.
2.3 Saving icons into the Smart Controller
Press and hold the 3 buttons in the middle (button 3 + 8 +13) and plug the USB cable
into the PC.
2.4 Configuring the Smart Controller
To assign a hex command to a specific key, connect the RS-232 cable to the PC. (Use
a RS-232 to USB adaptor if required)
Use any scripting software and establish connection with the Smart Controller.
Send a command to the Smart Controller using the following format:
Once connected, the Smart Controller will show up as a device along with other devices
and drives that’s currently on the PC.
Locate the device and drop the previously prepared icons files into the Smart Controller.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Protocol Tables:
Edit Button commands (Button state Protocol) Table 1
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 53 43 4D 44 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check SCMD
P or R
(Button
state)
Button
index command
Fixed
Note: Under “Data 1”, “P” denotes Press and “R” denotes Release. “Data 3” denotes the command code required to control the connected equipment
Show Gallery Image on Button Table 2
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 53 47 49 42 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check SGIB
Button
Index Gallery Index Fixed
Show Gallery on Multiple Button Table 3
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 53 47 4D 42 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check SGMB Pair #
Button
Index
Gallery
Index Fixed
Clear Screen Table 4
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 43 4C 53 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check CLS R value G value B value Fixed
Protocol Format Table 5
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA ... ... FF FF … ... ... ... 0D 0A
Description Fixed
Depending on AT
Command skip the CRC check Depending on AT Command Fixed

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Forexample:Toassignacommand“PON”(504F4Einhex)tobutton1sobutton1will
send this command to the equipment on press, send 55 AA 0A 00 FF FF 53 43 4D 44 50
50 4F 4E 0D 0A to the Smart Controller.
After successfully assign a command to button 1, continue to assign commands to the
restofthekeys.(Note:Definewhenthecommandissentbyprogramming“P”(push)on
buttonstatetosendcommandonpressor“R”(release)onbuttonstatetosendcommand
only on release)
2.5 Configuring a response from a connected equipment
Use the following functions to program how the icons on each key should change when
the Smart Controller receives a command or a feedback from its connected equipment.
Show Gallery Image on Button function allows the user to specify a particular icon to show
when an unique command/feedback is received.
Show Gallery on Multiple Button function allows the user to show more than one icons
when an unique command/feedback is received.
Clear Screen function allows user to clear all icons on the screen with a specific command/
feedback.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Protocol Tables:
Edit Button commands (Button state Protocol) Table 1
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 53 43 4D 44 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check SCMD
P or R
(Button
state)
Button
index command
Fixed
Note: Under “Data 1”, “P” denotes Press and “R” denotes Release. “Data 3” denotes the command code required to control the connected equipment
Show Gallery Image on Button Table 2
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 53 47 49 42 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check SGIB
Button
Index Gallery Index Fixed
Show Gallery on Multiple Button Table 3
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 53 47 4D 42 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check SGMB Pair #
Button
Index
Gallery
Index Fixed
Clear Screen Table 4
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA … … FF FF 43 4C 53 … … … 0D 0A
Description Fixed
low
byte
high
byte Skip CRC check CLS R value G value B value Fixed
Protocol Format Table 5
Field StartCode Length CRC16 AT Command Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 End Code
Value (hex) 55 AA ... ... FF FF … ... ... ... 0D 0A
Description Fixed
Depending on AT
Command skip the CRC check Depending on AT Command Fixed

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2.6 Connecting to an RS232 enabled equipment
Once all desired commands were assigned, close the connection between the PC and
the Smart controller. Remove both the USB and the RS232 cables from the PC.
Next connect the RS-232 port to a RS232 enabled equipment and the USB port to a DC
5V wall plug.
Once the Smart Controller is powered, it is ready for use
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