Crestron STS User manual

Crestron ST-PK Programming Kit
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Contents
STS Programming Kit: ST-PK 1
Description.................................................................................................................................................1
Kit Description...........................................................................................................................1
SmarTouch™ STS Description...............................................................................................1
Software......................................................................................................................................2
Leading Specifications.............................................................................................................3
Setup...........................................................................................................................................................4
STS Equipment..........................................................................................................................4
Applying Power.........................................................................................................................6
Identity Code.............................................................................................................................6
Preparing the System for Programming..................................................................................7
Preparing the System for Operation.......................................................................................8
Problem Solving.........................................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................9
Further Inquiries......................................................................................................................11
Return and Warranty Policies...............................................................................................................12
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service.................................................................................12
CRESTRON Limited Warranty..............................................................................................12

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STS Programming Kit: ST-PK
Description
Kit Description
The ST-PK is the Crestron programming kit for the SmarTouch STS. The kit provides
the necessary cables, adapters, and software to successfully design and upload
unique touchpanel projects. Components of the kit are clearly listed, refer to “STS
Equipment” on page 4. The ST-PK can be used time and time again to revise current
touchpanel projects of the SmarTouch STS or to create new ones.
SmarTouch™ STS Description
The SmarTouch STS is a Crestron radio-frequency (RF) wireless control system that
is designed for numerous applications ranging from the boardroom to complete home
automation. Electronic devices or subsystems can be controlled from anywhere via
the wireless user interface. Users are no longer tethered by a wired control panel or
limited to infrared line-of-sight control, as with most ordinary wireless controllers.
There are six SmarTouch STS configurations available. All configurations are
functionally identical except for the touchpanel component which can be grayscale or
color, the type of input power required which can be 120V or 220V, and the
communication frequency. The table shown below provides a breakdown of
SmarTouch STS configurations. For the purpose of this Operations Guide, the term
“SmarTouch STS” is used to describe a SmarTouch configuration and its
components.
Table of SmarTouch Configurations
SMARTOUCH STS
CONFIGURATION DISPLAY POWER (VOLTAGE) TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY
STS
Grayscale
120V AC
433.92 MHz
STS-C Color 120V AC 433.92 MHz
STSI
Grayscale
220V AC
433.92 MHz
STSI-C Color 220V AC 433.92 MHz
STSI/UK
Grayscale
220V AC
418 MHz
STSI-C/UK Color 220V AC 418 MHz

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This RF system is primarily comprised of two units, a touchpanel and the control
processor. Refer to the system diagram shown below. The touchpanel is a LCD
interface that communicates via RF signals to the control processor, which is
discretely placed. The control processor interfaces with the controllable electronic
equipment in the system to complete commands without delay.
SmarTouch STS Diagram
RF SIGNALS
CONTROLLED DEVICES
CONTROL
PROCESSOR
TOUCHPANEL
IR/RS-232
INTERFACE
Features of the SmarTouch STS wireless control system include:
•high-clarity LCD touchpanel displays choice of custom icons and
graphics.
•touchpanel case is lightweight and contoured and easily held in one
hand.
•advanced Crestron RF technology allows complete freedom of
movement -up to 500 feet through walls, indoors or outside.
•touchpanel power options include rechargeable power pack or AC
power supply.
•control processor includes Cresnet network port for expansion.
•exclusive Crestron/Windowssoftware gives you system programming
options (use the included templates or create fully customized
environments).
Software
NOTE: Use the provided software, VisionTools™ Pro to design user interface pages
for the SmarTouch STS. The latest revision of the Crestron Database is available from
the Software Downloads page (Cresdb Library) of the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com).

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VisionTools™ Pro (VT Pro) is a Crestron design and programming Windows-based
software for the SmarTouch STS. Unlimited control screen variations incorporating
two and three-dimensional graphics and text are possible with VT Pro. A set of pages
which make up a project can be designed for each STS application. Each touchpanel
can be organized with the ideal, color-oriented control environment with custom
control graphics: icons, two and three-dimensional buttons, and floor plans. The
project is uploaded to the touchpanel and programmed into the flash PROM. The
touchpanel uses the programmed project until another is uploaded from the PC. The
PC may be disconnected from the control processor except during reprogramming.
Use Crestron’s STS Wizard to reduce to project development phase to just nine
steps. This “drag-n-drop” Windowssoftware assures thorough system
configuration. For a simple system, set up takes just a few minutes. Touchpanel
templates may be modified for a more custom system.
For additional software information, refer to the help file provided with the software.
A SmarTouch tutorial is provided as a guide for the novice programmer. Lotus
ScreenCam movies for the Wizard are also available from the latest version of the
Crestron ControlCD. Let these movies demonstrate the simplicity of STS Wizard.
Learn how to use and get the most from Crestron software.
Leading Specifications
The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the SmarTouch STS
and its primary components. Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest
hundredth unit.
Leading Specifications of the SmarTouch STS
SPECIFICATION
DETAILS
Touchpanel Power Options ST-BTP: Rechargeable NiCad power pack
(Fully charged battery, 2800 mAh capacity,
can last up to 10 days depending on
touchpanel settings and usage.)
AC (domestic)
: 12V DC, 1.0A, 120V Input
(P/N PW-1210 or equivalent)
AC (internat'l)
: 12V DC, 1.0A, 230V Input
(P/N PWI-1210 or equivalent)
ST-DS: Docking Station provides power as
long as it is receiving power from its external
AC power pack.
Control Processor Power Options
AC (domestic):
12V DC, 0.5A, 120V Input
(P/N PW-1205 or equivalent)
AC (internat'l)
: 12V DC, 1.0A, 230V Input
(P/N PWI-1210 or equivalent)
VisionTools™ Pro Version 1.1.3 or later
Crestron Database Version 11.7.211 or later
Touchpanel Dimensions & Weight
(without rechargeable power pack and
AC power pack)
Height: 5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
Depth: 3.33 in (8.45 cm)
Weight: 1.85 lb (0.84 kg)
Control Processor Dimensions &
Weight (without AC power pack) Height: 1.70 in (4.32 cm)
Width: 7.07 in (17.95 cm)
Depth: 6.32 in (16.06 cm)
Weight: 1.90 lb (0.86 kg)

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As of the date of manufacture, the unit has been tested and found to comply with
specifications for CE marking.
NOTE: Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
nIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
nConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
nConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Setup
STS Equipment
The items required to program STS equipment, listed below, are provided as part of
the programming kit (ST-PK). These kit items can be used time and time again to
program or reprogram each system.
STS Kit Equipment
EQUIPMENT PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Software SAXD2535-1AY1 Software package for creating touch screen
programs.
Programming
Cable Assembly 15710 Provides connection between touchpanel and control processor. Used during programming
only.
RJ11 Cable
Assembly 15717 Provides connection between control processor and RJ11/DB9F adapter. Used during
programming only.
RJ11 to DB9F
Adapter 15556-1B Provides connection between RJ11 cable assembly and a PC. Used during programming
only.

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Due to variations in installation requirements and overall application, not all possible
peripheral pieces of equipment are supplied with the STS system. The next table in
this section, shown below, provides a list of all equipment that is provided with the
STS system. Except for the STIRP, all products listed in the part number column ship
one item per system.
STS System
EQUIPMENT PART
NUMBER SHIPPED WITH DESCRIPTION
Touchpanel ST-1550 STS or STSI Provides user interface.
ST-1550C STS-C or STSI-C
ST-1550/UK STSI/UK
ST-1550C/UK STSI-C/UK
Control
ST-CP
STS, STS-C, STSI,
Provides commands to
Processor or STSI-C system A/V equipment.
ST-CP/UK
STSI/UK or STSI-C/UK
Rechargeable
Power Pack ST-BTP All Systems Possible power source for touchpanel.
Docking
Station ST-DS All Systems Provides fast or trickle charge to ST-BTP.
Infrared Probe
STIRP
(2 per System) All Systems Delivers commands from control processor.
External AC PW-1205 STS or STS-C Provides power to
Power Pack PWI-1210 STSI, STSI-C, STSI/UK or touchpanel and control
STSI-C/UK processor.
PW-1215 STS or STS-C Provides power
PWI-1215 STSI, STSI-C, STSI/UK or
STSI-C/UK to ST-DS.
The next table in this section, shown below and on the next page, lists some
peripheral equipment that can be purchased separately for the STS system. The part
number for each item (except for the ST-RMK) is supplied with the appropriate
domestic or international external AC power pack. Keep in mind that all the individual
items of the system (listed in the STS System table, above) can be purchased
separately as well.
STS Peripheral Equipment
EQUIPMENT
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Rack Mount ST-RMK Provides rack space for STS units.
Input/Output
Expansion
Module
ST-IO Provides isolated relays/digital input.
Volume
Control
Module
ST-VC Provides volume controls - 3 independent, professional
quality VOLUME/TONE control, balanced or unbalanced
I/O.
Current
Sensor ST-CS Provides dual capacity for measuring the average current of each half cycle of an AC load.

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STS Peripheral Equipment (Continued)
EQUIPMENT
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
RS-232/422
COM Module
ST-COM Provides two independent bidirectional serial ports that
support RS-232/422-based communication.
Lutron
Interface
ST-LT Provides a direct interface to Lutron's GRAFIK EYE.
Power
Control
Module
ST-PC Provides two switchable AC outlets.
Video Sensor ST-VS Detects the presence of a video signal coming out of the
baseband video port for up to four independent sources.
IR/Serial
Learner CNXLIR Creates driver files that can be added to the User Database of the SmarTouch software package.
Applying Power
The touchpanel can be powered via an external AC power pack, while resting in the
ST-DS, or via the ST-BTP. Each of these supplied items have their own Operations
Guides which details proper usage. Refer to the table below for the required document
number. This table does not account for the latest revision letter of each document.
Devices that Power the SmarTouch STS Touchpanel
POWER OPTION NOMENCLATURE DOCUMENT
NUMBER
Domestic External AC Power Pack
PW-1210
5762
International External AC Power Pack PWI-1210 5763
Docking Station
ST-DS
5738
Battery Pack ST-BTP 5746
The control processor can only be powered via the appropriate external AC power
pack. Refer to the table below for power pack’s document number. Again, the table
does not account for the latest revision letter of each document.
SmarTouch STS Control Processor External AC Power Packs
POWER OPTION NOMENCLATURE DOCUMENT
NUMBER
Domestic External AC Power Pack
PW-1205
5759
International External AC Power Pack PWI-1210 5763
Identity Code
All Crestron expansion modules and touchpanels within the Cresnet system require a
unique identity code (NET ID). These codes are recognized by a two-digit
hexadecimal number from 03 to FE. Matching NET IDs between the expansion
modules and touchpanels with the program is required if data is to be successfully
transferred or new touchpanel screens are to be loaded.