Crestron TPMC-12 Isys i/O User manual

Crestron TPMC-12
Isys i/O®Tilt Touchpanel Media Center
Operations Guide

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Crestron TPMC-12 Isys i/O®Tilt Touchpanel Media Center
Contents
Isys i/O®Tilt Touchpanel Media Center: TPMC-12 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
Specifications ..............................................................................................................4
Physical Description....................................................................................................7
Industry Compliance .................................................................................................13
Setup ........................................................................................................................................14
Network Wiring.........................................................................................................14
CAT5 Wiring.............................................................................................................14
QuickMedia Wiring................................................................................................... 14
Identity Code .............................................................................................................16
Configuring the Touchpanel......................................................................................16
Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 40
Cable Management.................................................................................................... 43
Tilt Angle Tension Adjustment .................................................................................44
Recommended Cleaning............................................................................................44
Programming Software............................................................................................................45
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................45
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 45
Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................45
Programming with VisionTools Pro-e....................................................................... 48
Embedded Applications.............................................................................................52
Defaults for Embedded Windows Applications ........................................................53
Programming Embedded Windows Applications......................................................54
Example Program ......................................................................................................55
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 56
Establishing Communication.....................................................................................56
Programs, Projects and Firmware.............................................................................. 57
Program Checks ........................................................................................................ 57
Operation .................................................................................................................................58
MediaMarker ............................................................................................................. 58
Security Infrastructure...............................................................................................58
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................60
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 60
Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................61
Reference Documents................................................................................................62
Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 62
Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 63
Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 64
Return and Warranty Policies ..................................................................................................66
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 66
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................66
Microsoft®Windows XP®Embedded End User License Agreement .....................................67
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Isys i/O®Tilt Touchpanel Media
Center: TPMC-12
Introduction
The Isys i/O®TPMC-12 delivers a stylish and powerful touchpanel control solution,
featuring blazingly fast performance and native capabilities for browsing the
Internet, streaming multimedia and more. A brilliant 12” active matrix SVGA
display, 24-bit color depth and 8-bit alpha channel transparency combine to produce
stunning 3D graphics using DNav dynamic menu objects, dynamic graphics and text,
animations, multimode objects, full motion or streaming video and exclusive
Synapse™ image rendering, all with astonishing speed.
Features and Functions
• 12” active matrix touchscreen display
• 24-bit Isys graphics | 800 x 600 resolution
• Synapse image rendering algorithm
• DNav dynamic menu objects
• Full motion video with gamma correction
• Interactive annotation capability
• Windows®XP Embedded operating system
• Windows®SideShow®enabled
• Onboard PC applications for Web browsing, streaming media,
conferencing, VoIP and remote computer access
• Multi-format streaming video and audio
• WAV file audio feedback
• Built-in amplified speaker system and microphone
• QuickMedia®and Crestron Home®CAT5 connectivity
• High speed Ethernet and Cresnet®communications
• Rear panel USB ports and memory card slot
• Backlit “hard key” pushbuttons
• Slimline tiltcase housing
• Integral rear cover and cable strain relief
• Available in black or white
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Isys i/O®Touchpanel Control
Crestron®touchpanels offer an ideal user interface for multimedia presentation,
home automation and much more, providing a wide open canvas for the creation of
custom control screens tailored to the needs of the end user. Touchpanels do away
with piles of remote controls, cryptic control panels and cluttered wall switches,
simultaneously expanding and simplifying control over a broad range of complex
devices and systems.
Synapse™
Crestron’s exclusive Synapse Image Rendering Algorithm enables system
programmers to produce amazing graphics – faster and easier. Advanced antialiasing
delivers crisper, sharper objects and text. Enhanced 3D effects add new depth and
style. Since Synapse is native to the touchpanel, memory requirements and upload
time are substantially reduced.
Embedded PC
The power of Isys i/O is in its embedded PC engine, combining rock solid
touchpanel performance with built-in Windows Media®Player and RealPlayer®,
Internet Explorer, Adobe®Acrobat®Reader and Microsoft®Word, Excel and
PowerPoint®document viewers. While simultaneously controlling your home,
boardroom or lecture hall, the TPMC-12 provides everything needed for enjoying
online music and movies, viewing Web pages and accessing most types of digital
media without necessitating a separate computer.
Support for Windows®SideShow®gives the TPMC-12 access to all kinds of PC and
Web-based content such as news feeds, sports scores, weather alerts, media guides,
email messages and appointment notifications, all through a simple network
connection to a Windows Vista™ computer.
VNC Viewer support delivers enhanced cross-platform interaction with remote
computers over the network or Internet, allowing access and control of desktop
applications with live presentation capability.
Built on the Windows®XP Embedded operating system, the TPMC-12 delivers a
powerful and secure platform for touchpanel control with integrated PC capabilities.
Programmatic control erases the lines between control system and PC, allowing
programmers to customize each application’s behavior within the touchpanel
environment to create a truly powerful and user-friendly interface.
Integrated Video
For presentation preview, surveillance or pure entertainment, the TPMC-12 provides
multiple ways to view video signals from security cameras, movies and other sources
right on the touchscreen. Video images can be displayed full screen as well as in a
fully scalable window. High quality, full motion video is supported via a direct wire
connection from an external AV source. Streaming video is also supported in a
variety of formats over the LAN connection, enabling access to everything from
online streaming videos to personal media servers to live Web cameras.
Interactive Annotation
Built-in annotation capability allows presenters to write or draw over video images
right on the touchscreen using a finger or stylus. Moving images can also be frozen
on screen to allow annotation over a still picture. Brush sizes and colors are
selectable on the fly. Remote annotation capability allows multiple touchpanel users
to draw over the same image, supporting interactive annotation between several
participants in a courtroom, classroom or similar environment.
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High Quality Audio
Built-in amplified speakers provide clear audio for external AV sources, streaming
media and internal PC applications and enable two-way intercom in combination
with the integrated microphone. Customized WAV files can be loaded on the
touchpanel to add dimension to the touchscreen graphics with personalized sounds,
button feedback and voice prompts.
Crestron Home®CAT5 AV
Connecting audio and video sources to the TPMC-12 is facilitated using inexpensive
CAT5 wire, enabling direct connection to Crestron’s popular CAT5 balanced audio
and video distribution switchers. A single video input port accepts signals from
composite, S-video and standard definition component sources over wiring distances
of up to 750 feet (229 meters). A bidirectional audio port receives stereo program
audio and intercom signals and outputs audio from the internal PC and microphone.
To facilitate the connection of conventional video and audio devices, an external
interface module (TPMC-CH-IMC) is included.
QuickMedia®*
The TPMC-12 is also equipped with a single QuickMedia input port. Through
QuickMedia (QM), the TPMC-12 interfaces directly with Crestron’s QM-based
MediaManager products using a single CAT5e type cable. Over wiring distances of
up to 450 feet (137 meters), the QM input port accepts video signals from composite,
S-video and standard definition component sources along with discrete audio signals
from one stereo program source and up to two microphones.
* QuickMedia implementation in this product supports standard definition video only; does not support
HDTV or high resolution RGB.
High Speed Connectivity
Both Cresnet®and high speed Ethernet are standard on the TPMC-12, providing for
easy network integration and seamless communications with Crestron control
systems, media servers and computers. Two USB 2.0 ports are also included on the
rear panel to support a mouse and keyboard and external storage devices.
Slimline Tiltcase Design
The stylish tiltcase housing allows smooth tilt adjustment from 45 to 90 degrees and
features an integral cable strain relief system and rear cover to secure and hide the
connections at the back of the touchpanel. Four backlit pushbuttons are also
provided, allowing for quick access to commonly used functions.
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Specifications
Specifications for the TPMC-12 are listed in the following table.
TPMC-12 Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Touchscreen Display
Display Type TFT active matrix color LCD
Size 12 inch (30.5 cm) diagonal
Aspect Ratio 4:3 SVGA
Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
Brightness 400 nits
Contrast 600:1
Color Depth 18-bit, 256k colors
Illumination Backlit fluorescent
Viewing Angle ±80º horizontal, +80º/-60º vertical
Touchscreen Resistive membrane
Memory
SRDAM 512 MB
Flash 2 GB
Memory Card Expandable up to 4 GB using MMC
compatible card (not included)
Maximum Project Size 120 MB using external flash
Operating System Microsoft®Windows®XP Embedded
Graphic Engine Isys i/O engine, 24 bit non-palette graphics
+ 8 bit alpha channel translucency, 16.7
million colors, Synapse image rendering
algorithm, multi-mode objects, DNav
dynamic menu objects, dynamic graphics1,
Windows®SideShow®support, PNG
translucency, full-motion (60 fps) animation,
transition effects, color key video
windowing, remote annotation.
Embedded PC Applications2Microsoft Internet Explorer w/Macromedia®
Flash®plug-in, Windows Media®Player,
RealPlayer®, Axis®Media Control, Crestron
MJPEG Viewer, NetMeeting®, Remote
Desktop, VNC Viewer3, Java™ Runtime,
Crestron MediaMarker™ Notebook,
Crestron Keyboard, Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader, WordPad, MS Word Viewer 2007,
Excel®Viewer 2007, PowerPoint®Viewer
2007.
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-switching,
auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half
duplex TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, DHCP, IEEE
802.3U compliant;
Unit ships with DHCP enabled
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TPMC-12 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Video
Signal Types Auto-detecting composite, S-video or
component
Formats NTSC 480i or PAL 576i
Color Depth 24-bit, 16.7M colors
Features Single window scalable to full screen, input
switching between QM and VIDEO inputs,
gamma correction, line doubling
Streaming/File Formats MPEG4 and MJPEG via Axis Media Control
or Crestron MJPEG Viewer, plus all formats
supported by the embedded media player
applications2
Audio
Hardware Features Built-in microphone and amplified speakers,
internal volume control and audio mixer
Streaming/File Formats All formats supported by the embedded
media player application2
Audio Feedback (WAV) 8 and 16-bit PCM, mono and stereo,
8 - 44.1 kHz sampling rates
D-A Conversion (QM only) 24-bit, 48 kHz
Amplification Mono, 5 Watts x 2
Power Requirements
Cresnet Power Usage 37 Watts (1.54 Amps @ 24 Volts DC)
Default Net ID403
Control System Update Files5, 6
2-Series Control System Version 3.137 or later
Environmental
Temperature 41° to 113° F (5° to 45° C)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Heat Dissipation 126 BTU/Hr
Enclosure
Construction High impact injection-molded case, tilt
screen with adjustable tension, integral rear
cover and cable strain relief in base
Screen Tilt Adjustable 45 to 90 degrees
Dimensions
Height 12.15 in (30.87 cm)
Width 12.85 in (32.64 cm)
Depth 12.40 in (31.50 cm)
Weight 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg)
Available Models
TPMC-12B Isys i/O 12” Tilt Touchpanel Media Center,
Black
TPMC-12W Isys i/O 12” Tilt Touchpanel Media Center,
White
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TPMC-12 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Included Accessories
TPMC-CH-IMC CAT5 Balanced AV Interface Module + 15 ft
triamese cable; refer to the latest revision of
the TPMC-CH-IMC Operations Guide (Doc.
6345) for more information
Available Accessories
CresCAT™D Crestron Home®CAT5 Balanced AV Cable
CresCAT™IM iMedia cable
CresCAT™QM QuickMedia Cable
QM-TX QuickMedia Transmitter
SMK-12/15/17 Swivel Mount Kit
TPMC-CH-IMW CAT5 Balanced AV Interface Wall Plate
TPS/TPMC-CBL-T Triamese Interface Cables
1. By design, the panel will not load dynamic graphics if they are located on a password protected FTP
or HTTP server.
2. Contact Crestron for a current list of compatible devices and embedded applications. To ensure
reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through
firmware updates.
3. The supported VNC viewer is UltraVNC version 1.0.2. Other VNC viewers may work but are not
guaranteed.
4. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 16 for details.
5. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following
these footnotes.
6. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product
Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for authorized Crestron
dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users
may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the
FTP site).
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Physical Description
This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators
available on your TPMC-12.
TPMC-12 Physical View
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TPMC-12 Overall Dimensions (Front View)
12.85 in
(32.64 cm)
10.43 in
(26.48 cm)
12.15 in
(30.87 cm)
11.60 in
(29.36 cm)
1
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TPMC-12 Overall Dimensions (Side View)
12.40 in
(31.50 cm)
10.71 in
(27.19 cm)
45 O
TPMC-12 Connectors
2 4
3 5 6 8 9 7
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators
# CONNECTORS1,
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION
1 BUTTONS2(4) Backlit “hard key” buttons, programmable
(1) Miniature recessed hard reset button,
reboots the touchpanel
2 NET
(1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block;
Connects to Cresnet control network or
TPMC-CH-IMC interface module (included)
via 15 foot (4.6 meter) “triamese” cable
provided
24: Power (24 Volts DC)
Y: Data
Z: Data
G: Ground
3 GROUND (1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
4 USB
1
2
3
4
(2) USB Type A female
USB 2.0 ports for USB keyboard, mouse and
storage devices3
5 MEMORY EXPANSION
(1) MMC compatible card slot
Accepts Multimedia Memory Cards (MMC)
up to 4 GB for memory expansion3
6 LAN
YELLOW/
GREEN
LED
GREEN
LED
PIN 8 PIN 1
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 with two LED indicators;
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port;
Left yellow LED indicates 10 Mbps link
status;
Left green LED indicates 100 Mbps link
status;
Right green LED indicates 1000 Mbps link
status
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 A + 5 C -
2 A - 6 B -
3 B + 7 D +
4 C + 8 D -
7 QM IN4, 5
18
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, QuickMedia input
port;
Signal types: Auto-detecting component
(YPbPr), S-video (Y/C) or composite video
with stereo program audio and (2) mic
channels;
Video formats: NTSC 480i or PAL 576i;
Connects to QM output port of a QM-TX or
other QuickMedia device via CresCAT-QM or
CresCAT-IM cable;
Maximum cable length: 450 feet (137
meters) (aggregate distance from QM
origination)
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators (Continued)
# CONNECTORS1,
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
DESCRIPTION
8 VIDEO IN6, 7
18
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, CAT5 balanced
video input port;
Signal types: Auto-detecting component
(YPbPr), S-video (Y/C) or composite;
Video formats: NTSC 480i or PAL 576i;
Input impedance: 100 Ωbalanced;
Connects to any Crestron CAT5 balanced
video source via CresCAT-D cable or
TPMC-CH-IMC interface module (included)
via 15 foot (4.6 meter) “triamese” cable
provided;
Maximum cable length:
500 feet (152 meters) for component,
750 feet (229 meters) for composite/S-video
9 AUDIO I/O6, 8
18
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, bidirectional CAT5
balanced audio port;
Signal type: receives (1) balanced stereo
audio signal and transmits (1) balanced
stereo audio signal from internal microphone;
Maximum input level: 4 Vrms;
Maximum output level: 2 Vrms;
Input/output impedance: 600 Ω;
Connects to any other Crestron CAT5
balanced audio port via CresCAT-D cable or
TPMC-CH-IMC interface module (included)
via 15 foot (4.6 meter) “triamese” cable
provided;
Maximum cable length:
1000 feet (305 meters)
1. An interface connector for the NET port is provided with the unit.
2. Refer to “Pushbutton Programming” on page 51 for details.
3. Contact Crestron for a current list of compatible devices and embedded applications. To ensure
reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through
firmware updates.
4. Supports standard definition video only; does not support HDTV or high resolution RGB.
5. The eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port accepts CAT5E/CAT6 carrying audio, video and
microphone signals. The QM input port conforms to the 568B wiring standard. Refer to the following
table for connector pinouts.
RJ-45 PIN
NUMBER
WIRE COLORS
(EIA 568B)
QM ASSIGNMENT:
COMPOSITE, S-VIDEO,
COMPONENT AND AUDIO
1 WHITE/ORANGE - CHROMINANCE (- Pr)
2 ORANGE + CHROMINANCE (+ Pr)
3 WHITE/GREEN - LUMINANCE (- Y)
4 BLUE + DIGITAL AUDIO
5 WHITE/BLUE - DIGITAL AUDIO
6 GREEN + LUMINANCE (+ Y)
7 WHITE/BROWN - COMPOSITE (- Pb)
8 BROWN + COMPOSITE (+ Pb)
6. Use only the TPMC-CH-IMC Interface Module when connecting this port. Use of other “IMC”
products could damage the panel.
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7. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to the CNX-PVID or the TPMC-CH-IMC Interface
Module. This port provides component, composite or S-video balanced input to the touchpanel over
CAT5 wiring. Refer to the following table for connector pinouts.
PIN WIRE COLORS
(568B) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT
1 WHITE/ORANGE + Composite + Luminance + Y
2 ORANGE - Composite - Luminance - Y
3 WHITE/GREEN N/A + Chrominance + Pb
4 BLUE N/A N/A + Pr
5 WHITE/BLUE N/A N/A - Pr
6 GREEN N/A - Chrominance - Pb
7 WHITE/BROWN N/A N/A N/A
8 BROWN N/A N/A N/A
8. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to the CNX-BIPAD or the TPMC-CH-IMC Interface
Module. This port uses CAT5 wiring and provides audio input to the touchpanel and output from the
touchpanel’s built-in microphone. Refer to the following table for connector pinouts.
PIN WIRE COLORS (568B) AUDIO I/O
1 WHITE/ORANGE + Mic Left Out
2 ORANGE - Mic Left Out
3 WHITE/GREEN + Mic Right Out
4 BLUE + Audio Left In
5 WHITE/BLUE - Audio Left In
6 GREEN - Mic Right Out
7 WHITE/BROWN + Audio Right In
8 BROWN - Audio Right In
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Industry Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-12 has been tested and found to comply
with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This 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. This 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:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Setup
Network Wiring
When wiring the Cresnet®and Ethernet network, consider the following:
• Use Crestron Certified Wire.
• Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
• Provide sufficient power to the system.
CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage
to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate
how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
Cresnet For larger networks, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal
quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” which starts on page 61.
Ethernet The TPMC-12 can also use high-speed Ethernet for communications between the
device and a control system, computer, digital media server and other IP-based
devices.
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron e-ControlReference Guide (Doc. 6052), which is
available from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals).
CAT5 Wiring
Category 5 (CAT5) wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks.
These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) using the
100BASE-T standard. Crestron takes advantage of this specification for a variety of
audio and video applications.
When using a Crestron wiring solution, the CresCAT-IM (or D) wire can carry audio
and video signals up to 500 feet (152 meters) (observe distance limitations based
upon power consumption for the device in use).
For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5 Wiring
Reference Guide (Doc. 6137), which is available from the Crestron website.
QuickMedia Wiring
The Crestron QuickMedia (QM) cable (sold under the name “CresCAT-QM”)
contains one CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in Siamese jackets. Installation of
any QM device is as simple as installing CresCAT-QM wires from the output of one
device to the input of another. Installations are flexible, affordable and fast. For more
information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications
Guide (Doc. 6244), which is available from the Crestron website.
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CresCAT-QM Cable
CresCAT-QM
Cable
NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2”
(8-12 mm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling out
interference between the wires.
The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a QM transmitter and
terminating at a TPMC-12 must not exceed 450 feet (137 meters). Video signals may
experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable. This phenomenon is due
to the added resistance and capacitance of longer cable lengths and is not peculiar to
either Crestron and/or QuickMedia systems. To ensure sufficient bandwidth, the
maximum aggregate cable length should not exceed 450 feet. The use of lower-
resolution signals may allow increased cable length but must be tested by the
installer with the sources to be used. The QM pin assignment is based on the
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard.
NOTE: When transmitting S-video, luminance uses the green video pathway and
chrominance uses the red video pathway. When transmitting composite video, the
signal is carried on the blue video pathway.
NOTE: When using CresCAT-QM wiring, four additional wires are included for
making Cresnet connections.
When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point
(transmitter) and a QM endpoint (receiver) cannot have more than two midpoints
(e.g. QM-MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to the following diagram when
configuring a QM network.
NOTE: The aggregate length from transmitter to receiver cannot have a delay skew
of more than 22 ns.
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QM Network Topology
TPMC-12
QM-TX
QM
QM QM
QM
QM
Origination Points Endpoints
QM
Midpoints
QM-FTDC
QM-MD7x2QM-MD7x2
QM-WMC
TPMC-12
Identity Code
Net ID The Net ID of the TPMC-12 has been factory set to 03. The Net IDs of multiple
TPMC-12 devices in the same system must be unique. The Net ID is set using the
internal setup menu (refer to “Cresnet” which starts on page 21). Net ID may also be
set from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox™ (refer to “Establishing
Communication” which starts on page 56).
When setting the Net ID, consider the following:
• The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL™
Windows®program.
• Each network device must have a unique Net ID.
For more details, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
IP ID The IP ID is set within the TPMC-12’s table using Crestron Toolbox. For
information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs
of multiple TPMC-12 devices in the same system must be unique.
When setting the IP ID, consider the following:
• The IP ID of each unit must match an IP ID specified in the SIMPL
Windows program.
• Each device using IP to communicate with a control system must have a
unique IP ID.
Configuring the Touchpanel
NOTE: The only connection required to configure the touchpanel is power
(supplied via Cresnet). Refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page 40 for
details.
NOTE: When booting the TPMC-12, the only USB devices supported are a
keyboard or mouse. Having a USB drive or hub connected will interfere with proper
booting of the touchpanel.
The TPMC-12 is configured from the setup menu.
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