ETC Unison Paradigm P-TS7 User manual

Paradigm 7" Touchscreen
P-TS7 (all models)
User Manual
Part Number: 7184M1220 Rev: D
Released: 2022-09

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
Introduction 1
Specifications 1
Help from ETC Technical Services 2
Overview 3
Power and Data Connections 3
NetConnect 4
LinkConnect 4
Service Panel 4
Ports 5
Buttons and Indicator LEDs 5
ControlDesigner Software 6
Setup 7
About 7
Screen 8
Test Touchscreen 9
Sound 10
Comms 10
Mobile App Settings 11
Config 13
Passcodes 14
Protected Pages and Features 15
Timed Events 16
Files 22
Saving and Loading Files 23
Network 24
IP Addressing 24

System 25
Reload Firmware 25
Reset to Defaults 26
Event Log 26
Cleaning the Display 26
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Introduction 1
Introduction
Welcome to the Paradigm P-TS7 touchscreen user manual. This document applies to all P-TS7
touchscreen models including wall-mount, rack-mount, and portable units (Ethernet and
LON).
This document is intended specifically for instruction to setup the software on P-TS7
touchscreens. For hardware installation information, reference the installation or setup guide
provided with your touchscreen or touchscreen accessory.
Specifications
P-TS7 touchscreens use high-resolution, color displays that are bright and easy to read. The
touch sensitive panels provide audible and visual feedback that show when commands are
fully registered.
P-TS7 touchscreens are designed for use with the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor
(P-ACP, Paradigm Processor) and ControlDesigner software to provide intuitive graphics that
integrate with your control system, providing advanced lighting and control options.
• 7" WVGA, 24-bit color LDC touchscreen with 800x480 pixel resolution utilizing 24-bit
color depth and a 10:6 aspect ratio
• Support for Hue Saturation and Brightness (HSB)color picker for dynamic selection of
color with LED and multi-parameter fixtures
• Timed Event creation, edit, and override from the Setup menu
• Configurable, software-based access level control with multiple levels of access utilizing
numeric passcodes
• Supports Cat5 with PoE to connect to a networked Paradigm system
• Supports USB flash drives and SD media for upload and download (backup) of
configuration data
• Supports standard or custom graphical control pages created through ControlDesigner
software

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Help from ETC Technical Services
If you have questions that are not answered by this document, try the ETC support website at
support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these
resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified
below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours.
When calling for help, take these steps first:
• Prepare a detailed description of the problem
• Go near the equipment for troubleshooting
• Find your notification number if you have called in previously
ETC, Inc.
Americas
Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC GmbH
Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
Eastern Europe, and Russia
Technical Services Department
Ohmstrasse 3
83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC Austin
High End Systems Products
Technical Services Department
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
800-890-8989 (USA, toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC France
France
Zone Urbaparc -
Bâtiment E
6 Boulevard de la Libération
Saint-Denis, 93200
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC Ltd
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Technical Services Department
26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Victoria Road,
London W3 6UU England
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETCAsia
Asia
Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square
9 Sheung Yuet Road
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
[phone]
[e-mail]

Overview 3
Overview
Power and Data Connections
The available power and data connections vary depending on the touchscreen model.
Model Description NetConnect
(Ethernet)
LinkConnect (LON) 24VDC Auxiliary
P-TS7 7" Touchscreen X X X
P-TS7-E 7" Touchscreen
(Ethernetonly)
X X
P-TS7-P 7"Portable Touchscreen X X
P-TS7-PE 7" Portable Touchscreen
(Ethernet only)
X
Portable Touchscreens (P-TS7-P) connects to the Paradigm control system using a portable receptacle station (UH1RS)
which supplies both power and data to the touchscreen
• Ethernet (Category 5 or equivalent) for data connection to the network.
• Ethernet with PoE 802.3af (Category 5 or equivalent)for power and data connection to
the network.
• LinkConnect (Belden 8471)for LON®data connection to the network.
• 24 VDC Auxiliary Power (1.5 mm2[16 AWG] typically a black and red wire pair)for
touchscreen power.
Paradigm portable touchscreens offer a flexible way to remotely control your Paradigm control
system over either an Ethernet connection (P-TS7-PE) or a LONconnection (P-TS7-P).
The P-TS7-PE is provided with a RJ45 to
etherCON®cable that connects the
touchscreen to a compatible Power over
Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) network port that is
also connected to the Paradigm control
system.
The P-TS7-P is provided with a 5m (16ft)
cable that connects the touchscreen to a
Unison portable receptacle station (UH1RS),
available separately.
The portable receptacle station (UH1RS) uses
LinkConnect and 24 VDC Auxiliary Power
wiring that supplies both power and data to
the touchscreen.

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NetConnect
NetConnect uses Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) communications to connect between the
touchscreen (P-TS7/P-TS7-PE) and the Paradigm Processor. Reference the related touchscreen
installation guide for details on hardware installation, wiring requirements, and power up
procedure.
LinkConnect
LinkConnect uses Echelon®LonTalk®with LinkPower to connect between the touchscreen
(P-TS7 model only) and the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP, Paradigm
Processor).
The P-TS7 wall-mount, when connected over LinkConnect, uses 3 watts of power at 24VDC.
Reference the related touchscreen installation guide for details on hardware installation,
wiring requirements, and power up procedure.
Service Panel
Each model of the touchscreen has a service panel that provides access to the USB port, SD
card slot, and a selection of indicators and service pins.
The wall-mount and rack-mount I/O panel is located on the bottom of the unit, viewable only
when the LCD is in its service position.
Pry Slot USB Port SD Port
LON
P-TS7 and
P-TS7-P
only
STATUS NET
Pry Slot
To move the touchscreen into a service position, gently insert a flat blade screwdriver into the
pry slot (indicated in the image above) and unsnap the touchscreen from the collar, then lift
the bottom upward slightly and rotate outward. Rest the touchscreen on the pins in the
mounting collar.
The portable touchscreen (P-TS7-P/PE) I/O panel is located behind an access door on the
bottom of the unit.
ResetMode AuxAct Svc Svc Data
LON
Status
ResetMode Aux Act Svc Svc Data
LON
Status
ResetMode PoE Act Data
NET
Status

Overview 5
Ports
USB
This connection is used for local upload and download of the configuration and theme files, as
well as firmware updates. The USB port supports all USB keys that utilize 250 mA of power or
less.
Secure Digital (SD)
This connection is used for local upload and download of the configuration and theme files, as
well as firmware updates. The SD card slot supports standard SD media up to 2 GB.
Buttons and Indicator LEDs
Each of the buttons and indicators on the touchscreen I/O panel are labeled and grouped
according to its relationship and function.
Example: The section labeled with “Status” include all buttons and indicators that
relate specifically to the touchscreens function and features including software reset,
setup menu access, and power source.
Buttons and indicators that relate specifically to LinkConnect data use are labeled in the
“LON” section and others that relate specifically to NetConnect data use are labeled in the
“NET” section.
Note: Availability of buttons and indicators vary according to the touchscreen
model.
Status
•[Reset] - when pressed, resets the touchscreen software causing a reboot and service pin
message to the connected processor.
•[Mode] - press once to access the Setup menu. Press and hold four seconds to calibrate
the touchscreen.
•PoE - indicates solid when Power over Ethernet is present (NetConnect only).
•Aux - indicates solid when the touchscreen is powered by auxiliary power (LinkConnect
only).
•Act - reserved for future development.
LON
•[Svc] - sends the station IDto the connected Paradigm Processor (P-ACP).
•{Service Pin} - located in the Setup Menu .
•Svc - indicates when a service pin command has been sent to the Paradigm Processor.
•Data - indicates (flashing) when data is transmitted by LinkConnect.
NET
•Data - indicates (flashing) when data is transmitted over NetConnect.

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ControlDesigner Software
Paradigm ControlDesigner software is used to create graphical layouts and page navigation
features, also known as the configuration file, for the P-TS7 touchscreen.
P-TS7 supports configuration files that are uploaded from the connected Paradigm Processor
or loaded directly to the touchscreen using removable media, such as USB or SD media.
On initial power-up, with no ControlDesigner configuration installed or when the touchscreen
is not bound/connected to a Paradigm Processor, the touchscreen displays the default splash
page which includes the ETC logo and two buttons; {Setup} and {Service Pin}.
Pressing the {Setup} button accesses the Setup menu where setup options and technical
information are displayed. Pressing the {Service Pin} button issues a service pin request to the
Paradigm Processor over the control network. When the touchscreen is bound/connected, the
configuration file will begin to load.

Setup 7
Setup
Pressing the {Setup} button on the default page displays the About page of the touchscreen
Setup menu. Alternatively, you can access the Setup menu by pressing the [Mode] button on
the I/O panel. See also Service Panel on page 4 .
Each page of the Setup menu displays additional controls and information including {Service
Pin}, Local storage: available/used (read only), {Ok}, and {Cancel}.
Note: Information displayed for selection and configuration throughout the Setup
menu vary depending on the model of touchscreen.
About
The About page displays read only information pertaining to the touchscreen firmware and
operation.
•MAC Address a unique identifier assigned to the touchscreen by ETC for identification
over the Paradigm network.
•IP Address the current network IP address assigned to the touchscreen. This number can
be modified from the Network tab.
•Neuron Id a station specific unique hardware address that is permanent to the
touchscreen. This ID is used by the Paradigm Processor to bind/associate (bind) stations
within the LightDesigner configuration.
•Bootloader the bootloader software version.
•Firmware the firmware version loaded onto the touchscreen. Firmware can be updated,
see System on page 25 for instructions.

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Note: The firmware version in the touchscreen must be compatible with the
firmware version in the Paradigm Processor for the two devices to communicate.
•Memory Usage the “Memory Usage” section displays the “Total” memory available, the
memory “Used” and the available memory that is “Free” for use.
•Boot Reason the last action that caused the touchscreen to boot. Reasons for reboot
could be due to a [Reset] button press on the touchscreen I/O panel, power loss, etc.
•Watchdog displays the status of the Watchdog service.
Note: Watchdog is a service that monitors touchscreen activity and will
automatically reboot the device in the event it would suffer a crash or lockup.
Watchdog should be enabled unless instructed otherwise by ETC Technical Services.
Screen
The Screen page provides user level settings for the touchscreen including:
•Backlight Level a level bar is provided to set the relative brightness of the touchscreen
backlight. By default, the level is set to full.
Note: On touchscreen models with a light sensor, the Backlight Level sets the
maximum level of brightness.
•Backlight Timeout sets the length of inactivity time before the backlight fades to its
backlight timeout level. This is separate from any configuration related Inactivity Timeout
settings.
•Level the intensity level the backlight will fade to when its Backlight Timeout has been
reached. This level can be set to either “Off” or “Dim”.
Note: Light and Proximity Sensors are not available on all P-TS7 touchscreen models.

Setup 9
•Light Sensor allows the touchscreen to determine an appropriate backlight level based
on ambient light in the space. The internal light sensor measures the ambient light and
adjusts the backlight proportionally based on the established backlight level settings. By
default, the light sensor is set to Off.
•Proximity Sensor when set to On (the default), proximity allows the touchscreen to
detect a user’s presence as they approach the touchscreen for use. When proximity is
detected, the touchscreen automatically turns on the backlight and displays the inactivity
page that was configured in ControlDesigner. Proximity is only supported on the wall-
mount P-TS7.
‐The proximity sensor uses active IR to determine proximity to the touchscreen. The
sensor has a sensing distance of approximately one foot with a field angle of 15
degrees.
‐If the sensor registers any moving or stationary objects within this range, it will
“wake” the station from its sleeping state and reset the backlight timeout and the
station inactivity timer as set in ControlDesigner.
Note: Be aware of stationary objects (such as rack doors) that remain within the
sensing range as it may interfere with the function of the sensor. In these
applications, it is best practice to disable the proximity sensor.
The proximity sensor is looking for reflected IR; therefore any IR devices (such as
alarms or listening assistance systems) within a range of the proximity sensor may
prevent the system from sleeping or displaying an inactivity page.
Test Touchscreen
The {Test Touchscreen} button, located on the Screen page, launches a tool used to test the
touchscreen.
Note: You can also press and hold the [Mode] button (located on the I/O panel of
the touchscreen) for four seconds to launch the Test Touchscreen tool.
Complete touchscreen calibration is completed at the factory prior to shipment. This function
is provided only to test the touchscreen is working as expected.
If pressing on the screen causes unintended results (such as the press registering elsewhere on
the screen), contact ETC Technical Support at an office near you.

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Sound
The Sound page provides a volume control for the master volume level of the touchscreen's
built-in speaker.
Comms
The Comms page provides read-only information about the Paradigm Processor to which the
touchscreen is connected (bound to)over the Paradigm control network. This page also
provides secured access to the touchscreen Mobile App Settings which allow connection and
use of the Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App.

Setup 11
•P-ACP Name - the name of the Paradigm Processor the touchscreen is connected (bound)
to.
•Connection Type - the type of connection that is made to the P-ACP. Options include
“Ethernet” which is NetConnect, or “LON” which is LinkConnect.
Note: This information is useful when troubleshooting your communication
connection between the P-TS7 and your Paradigm control system.
When the touchscreen is connected by NetConnect, the IP address of the Paradigm
Processor will display.
A portable touchscreen (P-TS7-P) indicates the Connector ID of the Portable
Connector Station (UH1RS) it is connected to.
Mobile App Settings
Note: Mobile App Settings is a protected page. You must enter the Setup passcode
to enter the Mobile App Settings page.
The Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App interfaces with the Paradigm control system by
connecting over Wi-Fi to your lighting system and an Ethernet (NetConnect) connected P-TS7
touchscreen.
Note: Touchscreen Remote App connection is incompatible with LON and wireless
connected touchscreens.
To configure a P-TS7 (Ethernet connected) for use with the Paradigm Touchscreen Remote
App, select the {Mobile App Settings} button located on the Comms page.
The Mobile App Settings page provides access to enable the touchscreen for connection via
the Touchscreen Remote App and sets the passcode security and port address for the
connection.
When configured and connected, the Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App mimics all current
display activity for an online P-TS7 onto the remote mobile device and transmits touch events
from the remote mobile device back to the Paradigm system. Each touch event from the
mobile device tracks on the P-TS7, and vice versa.

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Note: Only one Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App connection is allowed per P-TS7
touchscreen at any given time.
•Mobile App Connection this setting toggles On/Off the ability for the Paradigm
Touchscreen Remote App to connect to this P-TS7. This setting is Off by default.
Note: The following settings are available for configuration when the Mobile App
Connection setting is set to On.
•Passcode is a four-digit numeric code used to secure a connection to the touchscreen
from the Touchscreen Remote App. On initial setup, the P-TS7 will automatically
generate a random four-digit code, alternatively you can choose your own four-digit
code, or leave the field blank to disable the passcode requirement.
Note: A passcode may be required when connecting to the P-TS7 using the
Touchscreen Remote App.
•Port: UDP port. The port defaults to 49044.
•Tip:
When the UDP port is not default (49044), you must specify the
port number with the IPaddress in the Touchscreen Remote App. For
example, 10.101.15.101:49045.
• Pressing the {Reset to Defaults} button resets the Mobile App Settings to factory
defaults:
‐Toggles the Mobile App Connection Off.
‐Resets the passcode to a new random four-digit code.
‐Resets the Port to 49044.

Setup 13
Config
The Config page displays the project information that was provided in ControlDesigner, or it
displays "Automatic Touchscreen Configuration" if the configuration was generated in
LightDesigner using a standard theme. Project information can only be modified in
ControlDesigner.
Access to Timed Events and the Passcodes is also available from this page.
Note: Timed Events and Passcodes features have protected access. You must enter
the setup passcode to view the settings in those screens.

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Passcodes
Passcodes are codes that are required to access the passcode protected screens found in the
P-TS7 Setup menu. By default, the Setup passcode is 3031.
Passcodes are created and assigned in the ControlDesigner configuration. This page in the
P-TS7 menu displays all Setup Passcodes that have been created and associated to the
configuration.

Setup 15
Protected Pages and Features
The P-TS7 menu features passcode protected pages and features that should be accessed only
by trained personnel. Typically, these pages and features are accessed only during system
commissioning.
• Mobile App Settings located on the Comms page (see page 11 )
• Timed Events and Passcodes located on the Config page
• Files on page 22
• Network on page 24
• System on page 25
• Timed Events on page 16
• Passcodes on page 14
• Mobile App Settings on page 11
Selecting any of the protected pages or selecting a button for a protected feature will display a
keypad for passcode entry.
Note: Enter your four digit passcode to access the protected pages. Protected pages
and features should be accessed only by trained personnel.

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Timed Events
Timed Events setup is a passcode protected page. Press the {Timed Events} button on the
Config page and enter the setup passcode to view and edit timed events.
The Timed Event Setup page allows users to add, edit, and delete timed events. All created
timed events are shown.
Note: ControlDesigner provides a page navigation action to reach a Timed Event
configuration directly. ETC recommends that you use this design feature to provide
access for end users who wish to edit timed events directly on the touchscreen.
Adding a new event and editing an event are very similar in process.