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

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Physical Views of the TPS-4500 Touchpanel (Top and Bottom)
6.250 in
(15.875 cm)
0.957 in
(2.431 cm)
8.475 in
(21.527 cm)
10.556 in
(26.812 cm)
6.500 in
(16.510 cm)
Physical Views of the TPS-4500 Touchpanel (Side with Min. and Max. Angle)
11.167 in
(28.364 cm)
11.860 in
(30.124 cm)
8.256 in
(20.970 cm)
10.284 in
(26.121 cm)
1.803 in
(4.580 cm)
1.603 in
(4.072 cm)
TILT ANGLE
30 TO 80
DEGREES
Leading Specifications
The table below and on the next page provides a summary of leading specifications
for the TPS-4500/L touchpanel. Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest
hundredth unit.
Leading Specifications for the TPS-4500/L Touchpanel
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Power Requirements (without cards) 20 Watts (0.83 Amp @ 24 VDC)1
SIMPLTM Windows®Version 1.52.01 or later2
1The power requirement for the TPS-VID/L is 8 Watts (0.333 Amps @ 24 VDC)
2The latest software versions can be obtained from the Downloads page (SIMPLWIN, TOUCHPNL,
VTPRO-E, or CRESDB Libraries) of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).

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Leading Specifications for the TPS-4500/L Touchpanel (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
CNMSX-AV/PRO Upgrade File (.upz) Version 51125X or later3 & 4
CNRACKX/-DP Upgrade File (.upz) Version 51125W or later3 & 4
CEN/CN-TVAV Upgrade File (.upz) Version 51130V or later3 & 4
CNMS, CNRACK, CNLCOMP Version 3.18.09m, l, c or later3 & 5
Operating System
ST-CP Operating System Version 4.00.49 or later3 & 5
ST-CP Monitor Version 1.29 or later3
VisionToolsTM Pro-e (VT Pro-e) Version 2.2.0.0 or later2
Crestron Database Version 14.4 or later2
Touchpanel Firmware Version 1.000.0 <1145>6
Memory 4MB of flash; 8MB of DRAM7
Dimensions & Weight Height: 11.04 in (28.05 cm)
TPS-4500L - with bezel Width: 13.43 in (34.11 cm)
Depth: 2.70 in (6.85 cm)
Weight: 5.90 lb (2.70 kg)
Dimensions & Weight Height: 11.86 in (30.12 cm)
TPS-4500 Width: 13.26 in (33.69 cm)
Depth: 11.17 in (28.36 cm)
Weight: 7.64 lb (3.46 kg)
View Screen Dimensions Height: 7.26 in (18.44 cm)
Width: 9.68 in (24.59 cm)
Screen Viewing Angles +/-60ofor X dir and +45/-55ofor Y dir
View Screen Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
View Screen LCD SVGA display
(16 bit graphics mode - 65,536 colors)
(262,144 colors with TPS-VID/L)
View Screen Illumination Edgelit Fluorescent
View Screen Touch Screen Resistive Membrane
3CNX upgrade files are required for either CNMSX-AV/Pro or CNRACKX/-DP. Filenames for CNX
upgrade files have a UPZ extension and SmarTouch files are in one EXE. All can be obtained from
the Downloads page (OPSYS Library) of the Crestron website.
4When loading VT Pro-e files or firmware through the RS-232 port of the control system, be sure that
the baud rate is at 57600 or lower. Otherwise, the Viewport may post the "Transfer Failed" message.
5These control systems do not support loading of firmware or VT Pro-e files to the TPS-series panels
through the RS-232 port of the control system. In order to load these files to the TPS-4500/L when
using these control systems use the RS-232 port on the TPS-4500/L.
6Touchpanels with later versions of firmware may include features not mentioned in this guide.
Check the MANUAL Library on the Crestron FTP site for newer versions of this guide or contact a
Crestron technical support representative.
7Additional memory can be purchased, refer to "Memory" on page 2.The complexity of the control
screens influence memory usage.
As of the date of manufacture, the touchpanel has been tested and found to comply
with specifications for CE marking.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Installation/Setup
Identity Code
Every equipment and user interface within the network requires a unique identity
code (NET ID). These codes are assigned a two-digit hexadecimal number from 03
to FE. Refer to "Setup Menu" on page 14 for instructions on setting the unit's NET
ID. The NET ID of the unit must match the NET ID specified in the SIMPL
Windows program. Refer to "Programming with SIMPL™ Windows" on page 20
for a sample.
Recommended Cleaning
Keep the surface of the touchscreen free of dirt, dust, or other materials that could
degrade optical properties. Long term contact with abrasive materials can scratch the
surface, which may detrimentally affect image quality.
For best cleaning results, use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth with any
commercially available non-ammonia glass cleaner. Bezels may not provide a
complete watertight seal. Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than
the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid ingress of moisture
beneath the bezels.
Network Wiring
NOTE: When making four-wire network connections, refer to the latest revision of
the Cresnet Network Interconnect Drawing (Doc. 5411). The document can be
obtained from the Downloads page (CABLES and MANUAL Libraries) of the
Crestron website (www. crestron.com). Search for the CRESNET.PDF files.
When calculating the wire gauge for a particular network run, the length of the run
and the power factor of each network unit to be connected must be taken into
consideration. If network units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the load factor of
each network unit to be daisy-chained must be added together to determine the load
factor of the entire chain. The length of the run in feet and the load factor of the run
should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on the right
side of the equation.
Resistance Equation
R = Resistance (refer to table below).
L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.
LF = Load factor of entire run (or chain).
R < L x LF
40,000 Where:
The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than
the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to the table after this paragraph.
Wire Gauge Values
RESISTANCE (R) WIRE GAUGE
416
618
10 20
15 22
13 24 (Doubled-CAT 5)

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NOTE: All network wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair is the
+24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y
conductor and the Z conductor.
NOTE: When daisy chaining network units, always twist the ends of the incoming
wire and outgoing wire which share a pin on the network connector. After twisting
the ends, tin the twisted connection with solder. Apply solder only to the ends of the
twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up or the tinned end becomes brittle and breaks.
After tinning the twisted ends, insert the tinned connection into the network
connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three
network conductors.
Hardware Hookup
Due to physical differences, the lectern and tilt models require different hookup
procedures. Furthermore, the lectern model installs simply and cleanly into existing
or newly constructed walls, with back box and drywall options.
Back Box Mounting of the TPS-4500L
Back box mounting is typically used at new construction sites. The optional back
box, BB-5000, includes the necessary hardware, brackets and electrical box, which
provides a secure enclosure that, can be fastened directly to a stud. The details for
this optional mounting method are provided in the latest revision of the BB-5000
Installation Guide (Doc. 5827). After completing the steps in the installation guide,
simply mate the four posts of the bezel with the holes drilled into the mounting
surface and firmly press the bezel over the touchpanel.
NOTE: The mounting hardware and accessories supplied with the TPS-4500L are
not required for the back box mounting option.
Direct Mounting of the TPS-4500L
The TPS-4500L is a low-voltage unit that can be installed directly into a mounting
surface. Each touchpanel is provided with mounting hardware and accessories, as
shown in the table after this paragraph.
TPS-4500L Supplied Mounting Hardware and Accessories
ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY
Large Metal Mounting Plate MTPL02553-1 2
Small Metal Mounting Plate MTPL02523-1 2
Template OV40049-1 1
Screw, Pan Phillips #6-32 x 1" LG 12
Connector JHPS197SG04SR-2 1
Complete the following installation procedure in the order provided. The only tools
required are a gypsum board saw (or equivalent), a #2 Phillips tip screwdriver, a
drill, a 5/16" bit, and a #20 bit. Complete the following installation procedure in the
order provided.
1. Locate an area on the wall that is free of miscellaneous wiring and
studs.

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2. Make a small hole near the middle of the designated site; verify that the
location is suitable.
3. Fasten cutout template (40049, supplied) to mounting surface; verify
that the template is level.
4. Cut out and remove the traced shape of the mounting surface.
5. Drill four 5/16” holes as marked on template. Refer to "Appendix B:
Cutout Detail of Supplied Template" on page 29 for an illustrative
reference.
6. Drill 12 holes marked "A" on template with #20 bit. Refer to
"Appendix B: Cutout Detail of Supplied Template" on page 29 for an
illustrative reference.
7. Slide one large metal mounting plate through the opening and position
it inside along the top horizontal edge.
8. Position one small metal mounting plate along the top horizontal edge
so that it covers the two center holes marked "A".
9. Use two pan head screws, supplied, to secure the bracket and plate to
the mounting surface. Tighten by hand; do not fully tighten screws.
Securing Two Plates to Top and Bottom Edges of Opening
TWO PAN
HEAD
SCREWS
(MOUNTS PLATES
IN TWO CENTER
TAPPED HOLES)
DRYWALL
LARGE
METAL
MOUNTING
PLATE
SMALL
METAL
MOUNTING
PLATE
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for the bottom horizontal edge of the opening.
11. Attach the network cable and other cables (i.e., RS-232 or video) in the
wall to the appropriate connector on the back of the touchpanel. Refer
to "Network Wiring" on page 9for network wiring details. Information
about the RS-232 connector is located in "I/O Connectors" on page 2.
For wiring the video connector, refer to the latest version of the TPS-
VIDL Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 5830).
12. Position the touchpanel (less the faceplate) into the opening and secure
with eight pan head screws, supplied. Tighten by hand; do not fully
tighten screws.

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Positioning Touchpanel into Opening
DRYWALL
NOTE:
WIRING NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
POSITION
AND SECURE
TOUCHPANEL
INTO OPENING
13. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver and fully tighten all 12 pan head
screws. Use caution and do not crack or damage mounting surface.
14. Mate the four posts of the bezel with the holes drilled into the mounting
surface and firmly press on the bezel over the touchpanel.
Cover Touchpanel with Bezel
DRYWALL
NOTE:
WIRING NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
COVER
TOUCHPANEL
WITH BEZEL
Connecting the TPS-4500
The TPS-4500 touchpanel has rubber pads on the underside of its base so that it can
rest on a horizontal surface. Make the necessary connections as called out in the
illustration of the touchpanel base that follows this paragraph. Not all connectors
may be used. Installation of the TPS-VID is required to play video on the panel.
Pinouts for the connectors are provided in "I/O Connectors" on page 2. Apply power
last.

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Hardware Connections for the TPS-4500
RS-232
TO PC OR
RS-232 DEVICE TO POWER
PACK (OPTIONAL)
24VDC 2.0ANET/VIDEO
TO INTERFACE
MODULE
Configuring the Touchpanel
To configure the unit, it may be necessary to access a series of setup screens prior to
viewing run-time screens that are loaded into the touchpanel for normal operation.
The Main Menu for configuring the touchpanel appears when a finger is held to the
touchscreen as power is applied. Remove your finger when the message "SETUP
MODE" appears on the touchscreen. Holding a finger to the touchscreen for five
seconds after the "SETUP MODE" message is displayed sets the brightness to high.
Upon entering SETUP MODE, the Main Menu, shown after this paragraph, displays
four buttons: Touch Screen Calibration, Exit and Run Program, Setup, and
Diagnostics.
Main Menu
The Exit and Run Program button verifies that all of the setup information has
been saved to EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed into
your system. The remaining buttons on the Main Menu open other menus, which are
discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
Calibration Menu
Calibration of the touchscreen is required if the active touch area of a button does not
coincide with the button's image. Select the Touch Screen Calibration button to
display the Calibration Menu, shown after this paragraph. The Calibration Menu
offers the choice to initiate calibration with the Perform Calibration button or
return to the previous screen with the Return button. Choose an option by touching
the correct button.

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Calibration Menu
If you proceed to calibrate the touchpanel, the screen prompts you with the message
"Touch Upper Left +" nearly centered on the display. A cross hair (+) in the upper
left corner indicates the exact location. Touch the cross hair (+) in the upper left
corner of the screen to initiate calibration. Another message, "Touch Upper Right +",
appears on the display. Touch the cross hair in the upper right corner. Another
message, "Touch Lower Right +", appears on the display. Touch the cross hair in the
lower right corner of the screen to return to the Main Menu.
NOTE: When touching the screen during calibration, be as accurate as possible.
Diagnostics Menu
The Diagnostics button from the Main Menu should only be used under supervision
from a Crestron technical support representative during telephone support. Most of
the options available from the Diagnostics Menu, shown after this paragraph, are
numeric in nature and their interpretation is beyond the scope of this manual.
Diagnostics Menu
Setup Menu
To obtain the Setup Menu, shown after this paragraph, select the Setup button from
the Main Menu. Many touchpanel options (i.e., standby timeout, brightness, and
panel tracking) are available directly from the Setup Menu and are explained in the
following paragraphs. Other setup parameters (i.e., interface, RS-232, and video) use
additional menus and are detailed in subsequent paragraphs as well. After setup
parameters have been set, select the Return button to return to the Main Menu.

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Setup Menu
NOTE: All touchpanel settings, except those menus with a Save and Return
button, are automatically saved in non-volatile memory.
Standby Timeout
The touchpanel display can be turned off (standby mode) when not in active use.
STANDBY TIMEOUT,located in the middle of the Setup Menu, can turn off the
touchpanel when it is inactive for a specified time frame (minutes, shown as XXX in
the illustration). When the touchpanel is activated, the last screen to be displayed
reappears. Minutes can vary from 0 to 120, where 0 disables the timeout. DOWN
and UP buttons decrease and increase the timeout, respectively.
Brightness
Screen brightness may need to be altered because of ambient light conditions or
personal preference. BRIGHTNESS, located in the lower left corner of the Setup
Menu, can change the brightness level of the display. The current brightness setting
is shown as a percentage in the Setup Menu (e.g., 99% brightness is shown in the
illustration). Percentage can vary from 0% (low brightness) to 100% (full
brightness). DOWN and UP buttons decrease and increase the brightness,
respectively.
Panel Tracking
Panel tracking is a useful communication feature between touchpanels when more
than one touchpanel exists on the network. Two buttons centrally located in the
bottom row of the Setup Menu control panel tracking. Button selection is indicated
by red text. When the Enable Panel Tracking button is selected, a given touchpanel
maintains communication in such a way that a page change to any touchpanel on the
network forces the same page change to all enabled touchpanels. Panel tracking is
disabled for a given touchpanel when the Disable Panel Tracking button is selected.
When disabled a given touchpanel does not respond to page changes made to other
touchpanels on the network. Panel tracking is factory set with the Disable Panel
Tracking button selected.
Return
Select the Return button, located at the lower right corner of the Setup Menu, after
setup parameters have been set.

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Interface Menu
The touchpanel communicates with a control system to activate other controls or to
display feedback from components within the system. The communication interface
must be correctly specified or communication will not occur. To set communication
parameters select the Interface button located in the upper left corner of the Setup
Menu and display the Interface Menu, shown after this paragraph.
Interface Menu
The Cresenet network identity number (CRESNET ID) is displayed in the left corner
of the Interface Menu. CRESNET ID is the two-digit hexadecimal number
represented by ## in the figure for illustrative purposes. The hexadecimal number
can range from 03 to FE and must correspond to the NET ID set in the SIMPL
Windows program of the Cresnet system. Matching IDs between touchpanel and
SIMPL Windows program is required if data is to be successfully transferred. NET
ID is factory set to 03.
Two side-by-side buttons beneath the hexadecimal display, DOWN and UP,
decrease and increase the ID by one, respectively.
The touchpanel usually communicates with a Cresnet system. Occasionally the
touchpanel can be used in a demo mode where it merely displays various menus, but
does not communicate with Cresnet II system. In demo mode, the directory buttons
change pages, but buttons requiring feedback do not work. Two side-by-side buttons
to the right of the CRESNET ID, Enable CRESNET II and Disable CRESNET II,
determine communication mode. Select Enable CRESNET II for normal Cresnet
communication mode and Disable CRESNET II to set the touchpanel into demo
mode. Text within the selected button changes color from black to red.
Communication mode is factory set to Enable CRESNET II.
It is possible to maintain touchpanel control (with the Enable Touch Screen button)
while communicating via RS-232 with the console or non-Crestron device.
Otherwise, choose Disable Touch Screen to discontinue touchpanel control. Text
within the selected button changes color from black to red.
The Interface Menu allows for five RS-232 communication options: console (i.e.,
loading programs), control (i.e., non-Crestron device), touch output, mouse input, or
external touch screen input. The five buttons in the upper right corner of the menu
are available for selection.
Crestron suggests that even if there is no intent to use the RS-232 port, the user
should select one of the five RS-232 communication options. Crestron recommends
the default, RS-232 Port for Console, if the port is not being used. If the panel is not
operating within a Cresnet system, it is possible to use Control. Text within selected
buttons change color from black to red.
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