Crestron Isys TPS-4500 User manual

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Contents
12 Inch Tilt/Lectern Touchpanels: TPS-4500 & TPS-4500L 1
Description ..........................................................................................................................1
Functional Description............................................................................................ 1
Position Lock Buttons (TPS-4500 only)..................................................................4
Physical Description...............................................................................................5
Leading Specifications .........................................................................................................7
Installation/Setup .................................................................................................................9
Identity Code..........................................................................................................9
Recommended Cleaning......................................................................................... 9
Network Wiring......................................................................................................9
Hardware Hookup................................................................................................. 10
Configuring the Touchpanel............................................................................................... 13
Calibration Menu.................................................................................................. 13
Diagnostics Menu................................................................................................. 14
Setup Menu.......................................................................................................... 14
VisionTools™ Pro-e (New Features).................................................................................. 19
Programming with SIMPL™ Windows............................................................................ 20
How the Program Works....................................................................................... 20
How to Create the Program................................................................................... 21
Reserved Join Numbers ........................................................................................ 24
Problem Solving................................................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 25
Further Inquiries................................................................................................... 26
Future Updates ..................................................................................................... 26
Appendix A: RS-232 Protocol ............................................................................................ 27
Appendix B: Cutout Detail of Supplied Template............................................................... 29
Return and Warranty Policies ............................................................................................. 30
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service................................................................... 30
CRESTRON Limited Warranty............................................................................. 30

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12 Inch Tilt/Lectern Touchpanels:
TPS-4500 & TPS-4500L
Description
Functional Description
The TPS-4500 and TPS-4500L (known collectively as the TPS-4500/L) are 12-inch
(30.5-cm) active matrix SVGA (800 x 600) displays that accept an expansion card
that contains a NTCS video input. These units are suitable for either tabletop
mounting or a lectern/wall mount in any Crestron remote control system (herein
referred to as the Cresnet system). The unit operates in a 16-bit graphics mode
(65,536 colors); palettes are not required. When displaying video sources with the
appropriate expansion card installed, the TPS-4500/L can display up to 262,144
colors.
The purpose of the TPS-4500/L touchpanel is to replace large, complicated hard-
wired panels in either a Cresnet system or an RS-232 system with a series of simpler
screens each specific to the control problem at hand. Thus, very large number of
functions can be made available to the user without the confusion associated with
hardware panels of that complexity. Icons, graphics, and text can dramatically
increase any user's comprehension of the control environment. Devices, functions,
and control zones are quickly organized and more easily accessed. These
touchpanels offer:
•Optional video card slot for expansion
•Memory upgrade
•Pop-up sub panels to reduce memory requirements, providing optimal
speed and performance
Multi-mode objects are here!
Refer to "VisionTools™ Pro-e (New
Features)" on page 19 for details about
this high-performance innovation!
•Multiple button, slider control, and icon configurations,
including multi-mode objects
•Up to 4,000 functions and unlimited screens
•Fast graphics performance: imported photographs, drawings, and icons
•Support for downloadable fonts – proportional and non-proportional
•Foreign language text
•Position Lock feature provides durable support of panel at any angle of
inclination between 30 and 80 degrees.

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Video Card Expansion Slot
The TPS-4500/L has a dedicated expansion slot for the TPS-VID or TPS-VIDL (TV
video digitizer card). This card allows NTSC/PAL video to be played in a window
on the touchpanel or full screen.
The slot in the TPS-4500L is completely empty with only a blank cover plate to
occupy its location. In the TPS-4500, the connector for the card resides on the
touchpanel motherboard. However, the connector is only active if the card has been
installed. Cards are purchased separately. Installation instructions are provided with
the card.
Memory
The TPS-4500/L ships with 4MB of flash and 8MB of DRAM. Additional memory
(purchased separately) can be installed in the field. The flash can be replaced with
modules of up to 64MB. The DRAM module can be replaced with modules up to
32MB. Installation instructions are provided with each memory module. Contact a
Crestron customer service representative for details and pricing.
Interface Modules (TPS-4500 only)
Connect the TPS-4500 to an outboard interface module, which provides expanded
network/video connections for the touchpanel system. The connecting cable
assemblies are supplied. There are two interface modules available: TPS-4500IMC
and TPS-4500IMW.
The TPS-4500IMC is supplied with every TPS-4500. This module is housed in a
black enclosure with a silk-screened top panel and a number of I/O ports. At the
shorter sides of the unit, the enclosure extends to form feet at a right angle to the
side. These feet have mounting holes. Consult the latest revision of the TPS-
4500IMC Operations Guide (Doc. 5890) for more details.
The TPS-4500IMW is not provided with each TPS-4500; it must be purchased
separately. This unit installs into a one-gang electrical box (2.5-inch depth
minimum). A decora-style wallplate can be mounted over the unit once it is installed
to offer a more eye-pleasing appearance compared to the TPS-4500IMC. Consult the
latest revision of the TPS-4500IMW Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 5913)
for more details.
I/O Connectors
The number of I/O ports on each model differs. There are five I/O ports available on
the TPS-4500L and three on the TPS-4500. Not all ports are active; some require the
additional purchase and installation of the video expansion card to enable operation.
TPS-4500L Connectors:
•NET – The port mates with a four-pin connector, supplied, and is used
to connect the touchpanel to other four-wire devices in the Cresnet
system. If making network connections to the Cresnet peripherals, refer
to the latest revision of the Cresnet Network Interconnect Drawing
(Doc. 5411). This document can be obtained from the Downloads page
(CABLES and MANUAL Libraries) of the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com). Search for CRESNET.PDF.
•RS-232 – This 6-position RJ11 mates with a serial port of a PC;
connecting cable is not supplied. Use this port for direct connection to
the PC to load files to a touchpanel without a network connection. In
the event that modular cables or an RJ11 to DB9F adapter is not

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available, the table and diagram below provides information so that the
cable can be fabricated on site. Refer to "Appendix A: RS-232
Protocol" on page 27 for protocol details.
RS-232 Pinouts
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1CTS 4TXD
2GND 5RTS
3RXD 6No Connect (N/C)
PC to TPS-4500/L Cable Specifications
•NTSC/PAL INPUT – These three connectors are made available with
the purchase and installation of the TPS-VIDL, composite and S-video
input for TV video card. Consult the latest revision of the TPS-VIDL
Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 5830) for details.
TPS-4500 Connectors:
•RS-232 – This 6-position RJ11 connector provides the same functions
as the RS-232 connector described for the TPS-4500L, above.
•NET/VIDEO – This 10-position RJ45 mates with an interface module
and has a dual purpose. Refer to the descriptions and pinout table that
follow this paragraph.
1. This port provides network connection from the touchpanel to the
interface module.
2. This port also makes available composite or S-video input for TV
video card (with the purchase and installation of the TPS-VID). Consult
the latest revision of the TPS-VID Operations & Installation Guide
(Doc. 5869) for details.
NET/VIDEO Pinouts
PIN # DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION
1+24V Power (Network)
2GND Ground (Network)
3C+ Chrominance (Positive)
4C- Chrominance (Negative)
5YData (Network)
6ZData (Network)
7Y+ Luminance (Positive)/Composite
8Y- Luminance (Negative)/Composite
9GND Ground (Network)
10 +24V Power (Network)

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•24VDC 2.0A – This direct current (DC) power socket connector is used
to supply power via the external power pack. Crestron recommends the
Crestron PW-2420RU for the TPS-4500. If a power pack other than
this crestron model is obtained, verify that it meets the required
specifications and polarity as shown after this paragraph.
Power Pack Specifications
CRESTRON POWER PACK OUTPUT SPECS
PW-2420RU 24VDC 2A, regulated
Power Pack Output Connector Polarity
Position Lock Buttons (TPS-4500 only)
These buttons are used to make angular adjustments to the touchpanel screen. Each
incremental angular position is indicated by an audible click (unless the position lock
button is held down). Two position lock buttons are located on the backside of the
touchscreen, shown after this paragraph. The two buttons function together so that if
one is held down, the other is held down as well. This makes tilting the touchpanel
comfortable for left and right-hand users. Furthermore, button position allows for
one-hand tilting.
Location of Position Lock Buttons
Range of motion is adjustable for user comfort and can vary from 30 to 80 degrees of
inclination from the horizon. Thus each user can position the touchscreen to a
comfortable angle, just as a microphone can be repositioned to a suitable height for
each speaker. The comfortable angle is herein referred to as user position. The
position lock guarantees that once a user position is established or locked, the angle
will not degrade from repeated presses on the touchscreen.
The touchscreen is free to move up from the nearly horizontal position to a larger
incremental angle. Grasp the touchscreen with a hand at each side (or just one hand
at either side, as shown after this paragraph) and gently tilt up to a comfortable
position. To activate position lock, slightly reverse the motion until the touchpanel
stops moving. Two-hand placement is shown after this paragraph. The touchscreen is
now set into user position.
NOTE: If the position lock button is held down as the screen is tilted, there are no
audible clicks.

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Two-Hand Placement for Tilting a Touchpanel to a Vertical Position
Once in user position, position lock is activated which means the touchscreen can not
be forced to a horizontal position without depressing the position lock button(s). The
touchscreen is still free to tilt up; a new user position is established at each increment
or audible click.
A position lock button needs to be depressed before the touchscreen can be returned
to a more horizontal position. To depress the button, slightly position the touchscreen
in the vertical direction with one or two hands, avoiding any horizontal movement.
The position lock button can then be held down and the touchscreen can be tilted to a
more horizontal position.
Physical Description
TPS-4500L
The 12-inch (30.5-cm) touch sensitive viewing screen is located on the front of the
TPS-4500L touchpanel, shown below and on the next page. The electronic hardware
is housed in a black metal enclosure. All video, RS-232, and network connections
are made at the rear of the unit. Two color bezels are available: black (TPS-4500LB)
and white (TPS-4500LW).
NOTE: Video connections are available after installing the TPS-VIDL into the
TPS-4500L touchpanel.
Physical Views of the TPS-4500L Touchpanel (Front & Side)
2.695 in
(6.845 cm)
9.680 in
(24.587 cm)
13.430 in
(34.112 cm)
7.260 in
(18.440 cm)
11.043 in
(28.049 cm)

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Physical Views of the TPS-4500L Touchpanel (Rear and Side)
3.250 in
(8.255 cm)
10.223 in
(25.966 cm)
4.452 in
(11.308 cm) 3.250 in (8.255 cm)
TPS-4500
The 12-inch (30.5-cm) touch sensitive viewing screen is located on the front of the
TPS-4500 touchpanel. The electronic hardware is housed in a high impact, black
molded plastic enclosure, shown below and on the next page. This touchpanel is
designed for placement on a counter. It possesses a hinged base, which can tilt from
30 to 80 degrees. Refer to "Position Lock Buttons (TPS-4500 only)" on page 4for
tilting details. All RS-232, video, network, and power connections are made at the
rear panel on the base of the unit.
NOTE: The video connector resides on the motherboard; the TPS-VID must be
installed for the connector to be operational for video.
Physical Views of the TPS-4500 Touchpanel (Front and Back)
11.860 in
(30.124 cm)
9.844 in
(25.004 cm)
13.263 in
(33.688 cm)
RS-232
NET/VIDEO
24VDC 2.0A