Xantech SPLCD64G Assembly instructions

INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL
SMARTPAD LCD™
TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL CONTROLLER
Models SPLCD39G, SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V
SPLCD39G
SPLCD64V

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some installation and operation precautions, which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance
and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from the power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The Power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
19. FCC Notice – 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT ............................ 2
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION & FEATURES ....................................................... 7
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 7
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 7
SYSTEM OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 8
SMARTPAD LCD FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 9
SMARTPAD LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS......................................................................... 10
SPLCD Front Panel Features and Connections:........................................................................................... 11
SPLCD Rear Panel Features and Connections ............................................................................................ 12
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 14
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 14
Back Box Mounting Instructions .................................................................................................................... 14
SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 16
POWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING................................................... 16
Power Supply Wiring..................................................................................................................................17
IR Wiring.....................................................................................................................................................17
External IR Input Wiring..............................................................................................................................18
MRC CONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING............................................................................ 19
Controller Terminal.....................................................................................................................................19
Expansion Terminal....................................................................................................................................19
Serial RS422/232 Port Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 20
IR In Zone...................................................................................................................................................21
Installing THE SPLCD INto THE Back-Box................................................................................................ 22
Viewing Angle.............................................................................................................................................22
SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION ................................................................. 23
CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................................. 23
TOUCH SENSE CALIBRATION................................................................................................................... 23
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................ 23
Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................... 23
SECTION 4: PROGRAMMING THE SMARTPAD LCD™ ................................................... 24
INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ SOFTWARE ........................................ 24
UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 24
Included Hardware & Software Items............................................................................................................ 24
Connecting The SmartPad LCD™ to The PC............................................................................................... 24
DB9 Serial Connection...............................................................................................................................24
USB Serial Connection...............................................................................................................................24
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Starting Universal Dragon Drop-ir™ Software............................................................................................... 25
Serial Port Selection...................................................................................................................................25
Configuring USB Port.................................................................................................................................26
Selecting the Proper Com Port...................................................................................................................26
Verifying COM PORT Communication.......................................................................................................... 26
Who Am I....................................................................................................................................................26
SPLCD FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................... 27
Downloading Firmware Files From The Web.............................................................................................27
Upgrading the SPLCD Firmware................................................................................................................27
Firmware Download Interruption................................................................................................................28
GLOBAL PREFERENCES............................................................................................................................ 28
General.......................................................................................................................................................28

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Serial...........................................................................................................................................................28
SPLCD / XTR39..........................................................................................................................................28
STARTING A NEW SPLCD PROJECT............................................................................................................ 29
Blank Project..................................................................................................................................................29
Default Project (MRC88.................................................................................................................................29
AutoBuild Wizard............................................................................................................................................30
CREATING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) .............................................................................. 33
MANAGING THE WORKSPACE ..................................................................................................................34
Choosing A Style............................................................................................................................................35
Backgrounds...............................................................................................................................................35
Building a Page (Working with GTL’s)...........................................................................................................36
Placing Source GTL’s.................................................................................................................................36
Home Page.................................................................................................................................................36
Placing Function Button GTL’s...................................................................................................................37
EDITING GTL PROPERTIES ........................................................................................................................37
EDIT/GRAPHICS TAB...................................................................................................................................38
Image 1/Image 2.........................................................................................................................................38
Size Image to Text......................................................................................................................................38
Original Size................................................................................................................................................38
BUTTON ........................................................................................................................................................38
Name ..........................................................................................................................................................38
Size.............................................................................................................................................................38
Resizable....................................................................................................................................................38
Locked ........................................................................................................................................................38
Caption On All Images................................................................................................................................39
Bank Tracking.............................................................................................................................................39
Keywords....................................................................................................................................................39
IMAGE............................................................................................................................................................39
Caption........................................................................................................................................................39
Font.............................................................................................................................................................39
INSERTING LABELS ....................................................................................................................................40
INSERTING ADDITIONAL PAGES FOR A SINGLE SOURCE ...................................................................41
Insert a New Page ......................................................................................................................................41
Return to Previous Page.............................................................................................................................41
IMPORTING AND EXPORTING SPLCD PAGES.........................................................................................42
Exporting SPLCD Pages ............................................................................................................................42
Importing SPLCD Pages.............................................................................................................................42
LEARNING IR COMMANDS (CREATING PALETTE FILES) ......................................................................... 43
Built-In IR Code Library..................................................................................................................................43
TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE IR LIBRARY..........................................................................................44
IMPORTING XANTECH LEGACY IR PALETTE FILES...............................................................................45
Learning IR Commands (XIR2) ...................................................................................................................45
Finding the Optimal Positioning of the Teaching Remote ..........................................................................45
Using the Palette Editor..............................................................................................................................46
EDITING FUNCTION NAMES IN THE PALETTE EDITOR..........................................................................47
To Rename an Existing Function................................................................................................................47
To Add a New Function ..............................................................................................................................47
TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE PALETTE EDITOR ...............................................................................47
IR Command groups....................................................................................................................................47
EDITING Brand, Component, and Function Lists.....................................................................................48
Adding Brands ............................................................................................................................................48
Adding Components and Functions............................................................................................................48
GETTING SOURCE COMMANDS FROM THE INTERNET .........................................................................49
Xantech.com...............................................................................................................................................49
Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes...............................................................................................................49
ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (CREATING RS232 COMMAND PALETTE FILES).................................. 50

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ENTERING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS................................................................................................... 51
TESTING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS...................................................................................................... 52
Using PC Test ............................................................................................................................................52
Using SPLCD Test .....................................................................................................................................52
RS232 COMMAND GROUPS....................................................................................................................... 52
PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE GTL’S (CREATING MACROS) ............................................................ 53
SELECTING IR AND RS232 COMMAND GROUPS FROM THE PALETTE EDITOR................................ 54
Associating Commands To GTL’s (Drag And Drop Commands).................................................................. 54
Auto-Fill IR Commands ..............................................................................................................................54
Manually Associating IR Commands to GTL’s...........................................................................................54
Programming Sequences (Macros)............................................................................................................55
Timed Delays..............................................................................................................................................55
Repeat Commands.....................................................................................................................................55
Delete A Command From the Command List............................................................................................56
Testing Commands Placed on the Virtual SPLCD.....................................................................................56
TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT................................................................................................................ 57
SAVING THE PROJECT............................................................................................................................... 57
Save Project...............................................................................................................................................57
Save Project As..........................................................................................................................................57
File Size......................................................................................................................................................57
Project Transfer Interruption.......................................................................................................................57
SECTION 5: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ....................................................................... 59
RC68 IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER .................................................................................................. 59
Programming RC68 Triggered Sequences ................................................................................................... 59
Teaching RC68 Trigger Commands to a Universal Remote......................................................................... 60
Programming the URC-2B/P for Use With SPLCD RC68 Triggered Sequences ......................................... 60
RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR ......................................................................................................................... 61
Programming IR Commands and Sequences............................................................................................... 62
Selecting IR Command Groups from the IR Code Library.........................................................................62
Associating RS232 Commands with IR Commands..................................................................................62
Testing Commands in the RS2322 Input Translator..................................................................................63
SENSE TRIGGER MACROS ........................................................................................................................... 63
Programming The Sense Input...................................................................................................................... 64
INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................ 64
Programming Intelligent Power Management ............................................................................................... 64
ASSIGNING BANK TRACK CODES TO SOURCE GTL’S............................................................................. 65
Programming Bank Track Codes .................................................................................................................. 65
SECTION 6: OPTIONS SETTINGS...................................................................................... 66
RC68 CODE GROUP ....................................................................................................................................... 66
BANK TRACK CODE GROUP ........................................................................................................................ 67
TRACK LED SETTING..................................................................................................................................... 67
LINE INPUT ROLE SETTING .......................................................................................................................... 67
Input............................................................................................................................................................... 68
Output............................................................................................................................................................ 68
BACKLIGHT SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................. 68
DISPLAY ORIENTATION................................................................................................................................. 68
RS232 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 69
RS232 Port Default Settings.......................................................................................................................... 70
RS232 Port Router Settings .......................................................................................................................... 70
SECTION 7: APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... 71
INTERFACING SPLCD WITH MRC44 (IR CONTROL) & MRC88 (MRC88 EMULATION)............................ 71
MRC88 EMULATION MODE: FEATURE DESCRIPTION & PROGRAMMING ............................................. 71

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SPLCD/MRC88 EMULATION MODE ...........................................................................................................71
Connecting the SPLCD to the MRC88 Controller.......................................................................................71
Configuring Dragon Drop SPLCD for MRC88 Emulation Mode.................................................................71
Programming SPLCD for MRC88 Functionality .........................................................................................72
Placing MRC88 Objects on the SPLCD......................................................................................................73
MRC88 OBJECT PROGRAMMING: ADDING VOLUME BAR, STATUS BAR ETC… .................................. 74
TRANSPARENT GTL’S AND MRC88 EMULATION....................................................................................74
MRC88 PRESET VOLUME LEVEL PROGRAMMING .................................................................................74
SPLCD / MRC88 PRESET VOLUME LEVEL PROGRAMMING.................................................................. 75
Placing the Volume Bar ..............................................................................................................................75
Creating Transparent GTL’s over a Volume Bar........................................................................................75
Assigning the Proper RC68 IR Codes to the Transparent GTL’s...............................................................76
Programming SPLCD for use with MRC44 (Zone Control) ......................................................................77
SPLCD 64V VIDEO CONNECTIONS & PROGRAMMING.............................................................................. 79
Checking Firmware Version...........................................................................................................................79
Video Bracket Sub-Assembly.........................................................................................................................80
Video Connections.........................................................................................................................................80
Picture-In-Picture Mode (PiP) ........................................................................................................................80
Enabling Full-Screen Video Mode .................................................................................................................81
Return to PiP Mode........................................................................................................................................81
TRANSPARENT BUTTON OVERLAY: FEATURES & PROGRAMMING ...................................................... 81
TRANSPARENT BUTTON GTL OVERLAY FEATURE ...............................................................................81
Placing Transparent Button GTL’s in Full Screen Video Mode..................................................................81
Transparent Button GTL and Music Server Integration..............................................................................82
CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS AND TRANSPARENT GTL’S.........................................................................83
Importing Pictures as Custom Backgrounds ..............................................................................................83

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Section 1: General Information & Features
GENERAL INFORMATION
The SmartPad LCD series of Touchpanel Controllers is Xantech’s latest generation of the SmartPad Keypad.
The SmartPad LCD Series consists of three, interactive, touchpanel keypads – a 3.9”, and a 6.4” diagonal color
graphic keypads as well as a 6.4” diagonal video keypad. All functionality and screen graphics are fully
programmable using Xantech’s Universal Dragon™ software. The programming interface is via the RS232 or
USB ports located conveniently behind the detachable faceplate on the front of the unit. All Models come with
an extensive built-in IR Code Library as well as the ability to learn IR codes via the Learning Eye located on
front of the unit.
As with the previous models of SmartPad Keypads, these new touchpanels are designed to be stand-alone
controllers with the ability to output IR commands onto the standard Xantech four-wire IR Bus as well as receive
(and pass-through) IR commands via the built-in IR receiver. These new touchpanels also have the ability to
receive and transmit RS232 commands for a wide range of control options. This keypad is also directly
compatible with Xantech’s MRC88 products for seamless integration with the Whole-house Audio Video
Entertainment system.
The SmartPad LCD™ Touch-Screen Panel Keypad includes the following components:
•One SmartPad LCD Touch-Screen Panel
•One DB9 RS232 programming cable to connect (Part No. 05913778)
•One USB programming cable (Part No. 05913660)
•One front panel designer Bezel (white)
•Keypad Installation Kit which includes the keypad panel back-box enclosure, an installation template (Part
No. 09590255), 4 back-box mounting clips and touch-panel mounting screws
•CD-ROM Disc contains the Universal Dragon Drop-IR Programming Software (Part No. 03501085-01)
•SmartPad LCD™ Installation & Programming Instructions (Part No. 08901480)
•Two-4 conductor WECO connector plugs (Part No. 05997400)
•One-2 conductor WECO connector plug (Part No. 05996800)
•4 Keypad jumpers for Zone Termination, Keypad Address and IR Sensor Enable (Part No. 06500135)
Power Supplies (not included, must be purchased separately)
•SPLCDPS1 Powers one SPLCD
•SPLCDPS4 Powers up to four SPLCDs
Optional Accessories
•Optional front panel Designer Bezels:
- Almond
- Black
- Brown
- Ivory
•RS422232 Converter (used for bi-directional RS232 communication between SmartPad LCD and other
RS232 devices
•RS2321X8 Eight Port Serial Router
•External IR Receivers
480 Dinky Link™ Series IR Receivers
490 Micro Link™ Series IR Receivers
780 J-Box Series IR Receiver
291 Hidden Link™ Series IR Receivers

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The SmartPad LCD is a complete control system in a single box – meaning, no extra controller box is
necessary. Simply connecting a power supply and then connecting the SmartPad LCD outputs to any standard
Xantech IR bus, makes a complete IR Repeater System. By adding the optional RS422232 converter, you can
literally control almost any Audio Video or Home Automation component. The SmartPad LCD or SPLCD is also
directly compatible with the MRC-88 Whole-house Audio Video Entertainment System.
SmartPad LCD is easily programmed with Xantech’s Universal Dragon Drop-IR Software via a RS232 or USB
Port (Programming cables and software included). Universal Dragon is used to graphically design your screens
and assign IR and/or RS232 Macros. An internal IR Library is also included for ease of programming.
The SmartPad LCD can be wired into numerous simultaneous application configurations such as outlined below
in Figure 1.
VCR Satellite Receiver
AV Receiver
Xantech IR Bus
IR Connecting BlockIR Connecting Block
Hand Held
Remote
External IR Bus
Input Built In IR
Receiver
Bi-Directional
RS422/232 Control
over CAT5
Plasma- riendly
IR Receiver
POWER 1
MRC88
234
EIGHT ZONE - EIGHT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER
5678
Direct RS485
Control of MRC88
over CAT5
PC, Lighting Control,
HVAC or other RS232
controlled device
Sense Trigger
In ut for Macro
Event Activation
Alarm Keypad
Figure 1 - System Block Diagram

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SMARTPAD LCD FEATURES
LCD Touch Screen Interface: Allows for use of GTL’s (Graphical Touch Links). Colorful graphical
representation of functional buttons for touch control of IR and RS232 controlled devices
Upper and Lower Viewing Angles: Software Programmable for exact viewing placement
Programmable Backlight Control: Selectable Time-Out for LCD backlight
Standard Xantech IR Bus Output: Allows for easy interface to existing IR networks
Internal IR Code Library: Built in IR Code Library. Contains all Major Brand Component IR commands. No
need to ‘learn’ commands.
IR Learning: IR commands can be learned from external hand-held remotes through the SPLCD’s built-in
IR learning eye to add to the SPLCD’s built-in IR code library.
Macros: can be built using IR, RS232, repeat or delay commands and associated with a specific button or
event triggered by a keypad button press, an RC68 IR code, an MRC88 compatible keypad command,
control sense status, or by RS232. Up to 40 IR commands can be issued in a single Macro.
IR Receiver: Broad-band IR Receiver (30kHz-100kHz) for pass through of IR commands from Hand-Held
IR Remotes
Talk Back / Status LED: LED indicates presence of IR and/or programmable STATUS indication of Zone
or other user defined power on/off indicator.
RC68 IR Trigger Sequencer: Trigger IR and/or RS232 Macros via RC68 IR command received at the built-
in IR Receiver
Status Input: Trigger IR and/or RS232 Macros with a voltage between 5-30V DC, 100mA.
Status Output: Send an output voltage to trigger the on/off state of another device or indicator. 12V DC @
100mA.
Serial I/O: RS232 control over an RS422 line for RS232 control of remotely located RS232 controlled
devices (Requires optional RS422232 adapter).
MRC88 Plug-N-Play: Direct connect to standard Keypad Input of MRC88CTL for full zone control
RS232 Com/USB Com Programming Ports: Communication Programming Ports located on the front
panel of the SPLCD under the bezel, used to program the system using Universal Dragon™ Software
Emitter Output: Local Emitter port on the SPLCD Rear Panel. Output from IR Bus & GND terminals, 12V
DC @100mA. (IR In Zone feature, MRC88 only)
Full Motion Video Input (SPLCD64V only): NTSC/PAL composite video input for PiP or full screen, full
motion video display
Firmware Upgradeable for ‘Future Proof’ Technology: Upgradeable via RS232 Com Port or USB
Programming Port. Firmware upgrades available for easy download by following links within Universal
Dragon Software (www.xantech.com/products/firmware.htm)

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SMARTPAD LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS
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SPLCD FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS
1. LCD Touch Screen. Displays Graphical Touch Links (GTL’s) for touch initiation of IR and RS232 Macros.
2. IR Receiver. Receives IR from hand-held remotes to control IR devices connected to the SPLCD and
trigger IR and/or RS232 macros when RC68 IR commands are received. Wide-Bandwidth IR Receiver.
Accepts IR commands with carrier frequencies between 32 kHz and 75 kHz.
3. IR Talkback and Status LED Indicator.
•Flashing LED – Indicates presence of IR at the internal IR receiver or an External IR input.
•Steady Green LED – Indicates Status Line is High, configured either as an Input or Output.
•Blinking LED (During Project Download) – Indicates a Base Unit Transfer is in progress.
NOTE: The IR Talkback LED will also flash, blink or turn on constant when environmental IR light noise
is present.
4. IR Sensitivity Adjustment. Carefully adjust for background light level to prevent false triggering of the IR
circuits. Slowly turn clockwise to reduce sensitivity if positioned as shown in Figures 2a, 2b (Lower
Viewing Angle, with the IR Receiver positioned on the left side), or counterclockwise if installed in the
reverse position, (Upper Viewing Angle, with the IR Receiver positioned on the right side).
5. IR Learning Eye. The IR Learning Eye allows teaching IR Codes to Universal Dragon via the SPLCD when
connected to a PC Com Port (Serial or USB).
6. IR Learning Eye LED. LED brightness indicates the strength of a teaching remote’s output to the SPLCD
IR Learning sensor.
7. RS232 Com Port. 3 Pin Header. Connects the SPLCD to a PC running Universal Dragon Software for
Programming and Firmware Upgrades. (Programming Cable Part No. 03972440)
8. RESET Button. Depressing this button with a blunt object will recycle SPLCD to its initial POWER ON
state.
9. USB Com Port. Connects the SmartPad LCD to a PC running Universal Dragon Software for Programming
and Firmware Upgrades.
10. LCD Backlight Adjustment. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD backlight. Slowly turn counter-clockwise to
reduce brightness.
11. LCD Contrast Control. Adjusts the Contrast of the SPLCD screen. Slowly turn clockwise to increase
contrast.
12. Bezel Mounting Clips (4). Guide clips for mounting the Front Bezel onto the SPLCD.

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Figure 3 – SmartPad LCD™– Rear Panel Connections and Functions (Model SPLCD57G Displayed)
SPLCD REAR PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS
13. Controller Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Connects the SPLCD to a Zone Keypad Terminal on a MRC88 Controller
via CAT5 cable.
14. Expansion Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Allows one SPLCD to be daisy chained to another for multiple control
locations within a zone. Up to 4 SPLCD’s are supported per zone. Can also be daisy chained to MRC88KP
or MRC88DJKP.
15. Zone Termination. Jumper. Do not remove jumper if there is only one keypad in a zone. If there is more
then one keypad in a zone, remove from all but the last keypad in the daisy chain configuration.
16. IR Receiver Enable. Jumper. Enables the IR sensor on the Keypad. Remove when using an external IR
receiver or if experiencing IR interference from external sources (Plasma, LCD, Fluorescent lights, Sunlight
etc…)
17. IR In-Zone. 2-Terminal WECO style socket - Zone IR out for local ‘In-Zone’ emitter out. Used for IR control
of equipment in the same location as the SPLCD. Output equivalent to that of Xantech Amplified
Connecting blocks. 100mA peak output. Connect directly to Emitter or to Xantech Connecting Blocks (789-
44 or 791-44). This feature only works with MRC88 and must be enabled in Universal Dragon in the
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18. Power Input & IR Output Terminal:
a. +16VDC: For connection to 16VDC SPLCD Power Supply (Models SPLCDPS1 & SPLCDPS4)
b. GND: Power Supply and IR GND connection
c. STATUS: 5-30VDC, 100mA Status Input for Macro Trigger or LED power Indication from remote
device or 12VDC STATUS output from SPLCD to remote device. (Universal Dragon required to
configure terminal as a Status Input or Status Output).
d. IR BUS Pin: IR Output from SPLCD connects to a Xantech Connecting Block (SPLCDCB100, 789-44,
791-44, CB60 etc.) Can drive a single emitter up to 2000’ on 18AWG.
19. External IR Input. 4-Terminal WECO style socket – Allows connection of other Xantech IR Receivers
and/or Keypads to be used in conjunction with the SPLCD. RC68 commands received here can trigger
internal IR and/or RS232 Macros to be output on the IR BUS Terminal and/or Serial RJ45 Terminal.
20. SERIAL: Bi-directional RS422 Serial Port can be run up to 4000ft (1.2KM) to communicate with a remote
RS232 device (or up to eight RS232 devices using the Xantech RS2321X8). This port connects via
standard CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors on both ends. The RS422232 converter and a 12VDC
Power Supply (both sold separately) are required for RS232 control.

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Section 2: Installation & Connections
INSTALLATION
BACK BOX MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Each of the four models of SPLCD Touchpanel is mounted in a corresponding junction box (included). No
screws are necessary for affixing this junction box into drywall, lath & plaster, button board or other surfaces
covering a hollow wall. The wall needs to be at least 3.5” (8.9cm) deep, (inside dimension).
A Mounting Wall-Cutout Template is included for precise hole dimensions. There are two models, one for each
display size (3.9” and 6.4”).
NOTE: The mounting hole size is critical as there is a +0.00” inch tolerance for this cutout. It is imperative that
the provided mounting template be used to assure proper hole size. Check the table below to be sure you are
using the proper Mounting Wall-Cutout Template.
SPLCD Model # Mounting Template Part No. Cutout Dimensions
SPLCD39G 08187158 5.50” X 6.50”
SPLCD64G 08187157 7.63” X 9.49”
SPLCD64V 08187157 7.63” X 9.49”
CUT OUT
CUT OUT
CUT
OUT
CUT
OUT
Figure 4 – Back Box Mounting Wall-Cutout Template
To properly mount the SPLCD, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Place the Mounting Template on the wall surface as shown in Figure 4 above.
2. Make sure the Template is level and gently secure to the wall using a hammer.
3. Using a hole saw or other cutting tool, carefully cut along the inner guide lines of the Mounting Template
as shown in Figure 5 below.

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WALL
CUT-OUT WALL TEMPLATE
CUTTING TOOL
Figure 5 – Cutting the Mounting Hole
4. After the four areas are cut out, remove the Mounting Template and carefully remove the four areas that
remain attached. Clean the area of any loose pieces. Do not to enlarge the hole past the recommended
dimensions.
5. Remove the appropriate hole-knockouts on the Back Box to allow for wiring of the SPLCD.
Cable Access
Punch-Outs
Figure 6 – Back Box Cable Access Point (Back-Box Rear View)
6. Pull all cables through the wall opening and desired punch-out hole in the Back Box.

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7. Insert the Back Box into the wall and carefully hold it evenly in place as to not allow it to fall into the wall.
8. Insert each Mounting Clip into Slot A while positioning the “T” shape of the Mounting Clip on the inside
surface of the Back Box as shown in Detail A of Figure 7.
9. Push the clip with your thumb in the direction of the arrow. The back of the clip should move down into
Slot B.
NOTE: If more pressure is needed, use a screw driver as shown in Detail B of Figure 7.
10. Repeat Steps 8-9 for all four clips. A rear view of the Back Box with clips installed is shown below.
Figure 7 – Installing Back Box Mounting Clips
SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
The SmartPad LCD can be interfaced in numerous fashions; Standard Xantech IR Bus, RS232, Direct Connect
to MRC88, External IR Input, and Local IR (Emitter Output). The following sections address each of these
wiring configurations.
POWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING
(Figure 3- Item 18)
A 4-terminal WECO connector is provided with the SPLCD for the +16VDC, GND, STATUS, and IR OUT
connections. For convenience of wiring, it is recommended that the Power Supply and IR Connecting Block be
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head-end, run 4-conductor 18AWG stranded, non-shielded wire to the SPLCD. If multiple SPLCD’s are
being installed pull home-runs from each SPLCD location back to the head-end.
Power Supply Wiring
All models of SPLCD require a 16VDC Power Supply.
•Xantech Model# SPLCDPS1 is a 16VDC Power Supply @ 1.5A that can power for one SPLCD.
•Xantech Model# SPLCDPS4 is a 16V DC Power Supply @ 3.12A that can power up to four SPLCD’s.
Power Supply With a Connecting Block
1. Connect the 2.1mm coaxial plug of the power supply into the 16V DC Input of the SPLCD Connecting
Block (Model# SPLCDCB100).
Power Supply Hard Wired to the SPLCD
1. Cut the 2.1mm coaxial plug off the end of the power supply wire. Spread the two leads and strip
approximately ¼” off the end of each lead.
2. Using the included 4-terminal WECO connector, connect the white stripe lead to the +16V In Only
Terminal and the black wire to GND.
IR Wiring
Connect 4-conductor 18AWG stranded non-shielded wire from the IR BUS, GND, STATUS (optional) and
+16VDC Terminals on the SPLCD to the appropriate terminals on the SPLCDCB100 Connecting Block.
(Figure 8)
Figure 8 – Power Supply and IR Output Wiring (Model # SPLCDCB100 Shown)
Caution: The STATUS Terminal can be either an INPUT (5-30VDC from remote device) to trigger a
Macro within the SPLCD or illuminate the Talkback/Status LED as indication of a unit or zone’s power
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important to note before STATUS wiring is made between the SPLCD and the other device. DO NOT
CONNECT AN OUTPUT TO ANOTHER DEVICE’S OUTPUT!
External IR Input Wiring
(Figure 3 – Item 19)
A 4-terminal WECO connector is provided for convenient wiring of external IR Receivers (780, 291, 480, 490
Series) to the SPLCD display. IR commands received here will be rebroadcast and passed out via the Xantech
IR Bus of the SPLCD (Figure 3 – Item 18). RC68 commands received here (of the proper Code Group, C9 set
as default) can trigger internal IR or RS232 Macros programmed into the SPLCD.
•+12VDC Output: This is a voltage regulated +12VDC output signal derived internal to the SPLCD unit from
the 16VDC supply voltage. Use this output to power the external IR Receiver. The 12VDC output can
power a load of up to 100mA maximum (80mA effective load).
Caution: This is a 12VDC OUTPUT only. Do not connect a 12V power source to this point. This is
only an OUTPUT to power an external IR Receiver.
•GND: Both GND Terminals are internally connected to the same point and represent chassis ground of the
unit. Connect either terminal to the GND of the external IR Receiver.
•IR Input: Connect to the IR Output of an IR Receiver such as Xantech 780, 291, 480, 490 Series or other
compatible device.
Pull 3-conductor 18-24AWG stranded non-shielded wire (4-Conductor if using the Status line) from the
SPLCD location to the IR Receiver location. (Figure 9) Wire gauge varies by wire run distance, see table
below:
Length of IR Receiver Wire Gauge of Wire
200’ (61m) 24AWG
600’ (183m) 22AWG
2000’ (610m) 20AWG
5000’ (1524m) 18AWG

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Figure 9 – External IR Input Wiring
MRC CONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING
(Figure 3 – Items 13/14)
These RJ45 ports are used for interfacing the SPLCD directly to a MRC Controller and/or Expansion MRC
Keypads, (SLPCD’s or MRC88KP’s). The SPLCD can interface to the MRC Products in two ways via this
connection:
1. Via IR along the dedicated IR lines of the CAT5 connected to a MRC44/88 (Pins 4 & 5) (MRC88 & MRC44)
2. Direct to a MRC88 processor via the internal RS485 communication lines (Pins 1, 2 &7).
Controller Terminal
This terminal is used to connect the SPLCD either directly to a MRC88 Controller Zone Keypad Terminal or to
the Expansion Terminal on an existing MRC88 Zone Keypad.
1. Using CAT5 cable terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors, (EIA/TIA 568B standard) connect the
Zone Keypad Terminal on the MRC88 Rear Panel to the RJ45 connector marked Controller Terminal on
the SPLCD Rear Panel.
NOTE: When the SPLCD is the last keypad connected in line with the MRC88, the Zone Termination
Jumper (Figure 3 – 15) needs to be installed.
Caution: Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along this cable! Incorrect wiring on this cable
can destroy the MRC Keypad and/or the SPLCD Display! Be sure to test cable for proper
connections before making connections.
Expansion Terminal
This terminal is used to connect the SPLCD to additional SPLCD’s or MRC88 Keypads within a zone.
NOTE: This feature is only functional in a MRC88 System.
1. Using CAT5 cable terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors, (EIA/TIA 568B standard) connect the
EXPANSION Terminal (Figure 3 – 14) on the SPLCD Rear Panel to the RJ45 Controller Terminal on the
rear of the next SPLCD or MRC88KP in line. (Four keypads max per zone.)
2. Remove the Zone Termination Jumper (Figure 3 – 15) from all but the last keypad in the daisy chain.

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Serial Port Wiring (RS422232)
(Figure 3 – Item 20)
This is a bi-directional RS422 Port that can be run up to 4000ft. (1.2KM) to communicate with a remote RS232
device.
1. Using CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors in a pin to pin configuration, connect the Serial Port on
the SPLCD Rear Panel to the Serial Port on a Xantech RS422232. (Figure 10)
NOTE 1: The RS422232 Converter (sold separately) and a 12VDC Power Supply (Xantech model
781ERGPS) should be located within 30ft of the RS232 device to be controlled.
NOTE 2: A Null Modem Adaptor may be necessary for proper communication. Please consult
manufacturer’s specification of device being controlled.
DB9 Pin Out Function
2 Rx
3 Tx
5 GND
RS422232 DB9 Pin Out
Figure 10 – Interfacing to MRC and Serial Control