ZeeVee ZyPerPad User manual

ZyPerPad
IP ENABLED KEYPAD CONTROLLER
User Guide
Updated October 6, 2021

ZyPerPad User Guide
Table of Contents
System Description! "3
Package Contents! "3
Panel Layout! "4
Factory Reset! "5
Accessing the Web User Interface! "5
Device Settings - IP Control! "7
Device Settings - RS232 Control! "8
Command Settings - IP Commands! "10
Command Settings - RS232 Commands! "12
Key Settings! "14
Group Settings! "16
Network Settings! "18
System Settings! "19
Using the Programmed Keypad! "20
Specifications! "21
Label Specifications! "22
Certifications and Warranty! "22
Part Number! "23
Frequently Asked Questions! "24
Appendix! "25
Disclaimers!26
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System Description
ZyPerPad is a 10-button IP enabled keypad controller aimed at providing
customers a simple means of sending commands to the ZyPer Management
Platform (ZMP). With built-in PoE, it can receive power from any PoE enabled
ethernet switch. It supports individual button configuration via a simple to use
web user interface.
The ZyPerPad is also capable of sending RS232 communications to other
control devices for things such as AV equipment, lights, shades etc..
The IP feature of the ZyPerPad can we used with IP devices besides the ZMP.
Examples include AVPro Edge Matrix’s and ClearOne DSPs. (Functionality not
guaranteed for non ZMP devices)
Package Contents!
1 x ZyPerPad
1 x 1-Gang US Plastic Decora Plate, White
1 x Phoenix Male Connector (3.5mm, 2 Pins) -
For Power
1 x Phoenix Male Connector (3.5mm, 3 Pins) -
For RS232
2 x #6-32*20mm Cross-Head Screws, Silver
2 x US #6-32*7mm Philips Screws, White Head
1 x Sheet of pre-printed button labels
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Panel Layout
"
Number
Name
Description
1
Buttons
Ten buttons on front panel. Buttons are not defined
by default. Configure buttons through the web user
interface.
2
RS232
Connect to RS232 enabled device for RS232. (Not
used with ZyPer Management Platform)
3
LAN (PoE)
Connect to an Ethernet switch. PoE supported.
4
DC 12V
Not required if using PoE for power. Connect to DC
12V power adapter if needed. Power adapter not
included in package.
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Factory Reset
Press and hold the 2 bottom buttons
simultaneously and hold for about 8
seconds. This will cause all 10 buttons to
blink 3 times and indicate the ZyPerPad
is being reset to factory defaults."
Accessing the Web User Interface
The ZyPerPad supports a simple to use web user interface to setup the
ZyPerPad and configure commands for the buttons. The Web UI can be
accessed via a browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Safari."
1. Connect the LAN (PoE) port of the ZyPerPad to an Ethernet switch using a
Cat5e cable or better."
!~ If the switch supports PoE, the ZyPerPad will receive power from it. ! !
!Otherwise, connect a DC 12V power adapter to the ZyPerPad.(Not ! ! !
!included)"
2. Connect a PC to the same network"
3. Power on all devices."
4. The default IP address for the ZyPerPad is 192.168.0.101 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0"
5. You will be prompted in the browser for a Username and Password. The
default Username and Password are both “admin”"
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"
6. Entering the Username and Password will take you to the main page of the
User Interface. The main page includes six submenus. Key Settings,
Command Settings, Device Settings, Group Settings, Network Settings
and System Settings."
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Device Settings, Command Settings and Key Settings are to configure and
store functions for the buttons."
Group Settings is used to group the buttons so that the status of the buttons
can be viewed conveniently according to the LEDs status in different groups."
Network Settings is used to configure DHCP/Static IP information"
System Settings is used to configure general system settings and perform
system updates."
Device Settings - IP Control
This section allows you to configure the ZyPerPad to talk to the ZyPer
Management Platform (ZMP)"
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The ZyPer Management Platform (ZMP) will be accessed and controlled over the
LAN port."
Click the first/top “Edit” to enter the device name and IP information on the
following page. This example is for the ZyPer Management Platform."
Note the IP Address is the address of the ZyPer Management Platform (ZMP) on
the network. (Subnet mask is the same as the ZyPerPad unit itself) Be sure to
put in port number 23."
Username and Password are not needed for default telnet communications to
the ZMP unit. If a telnet password is enabled, be sure to enter it here. The ZMP
does not support a Username, leave this field blank. If using ZyPerPad with an
IP device other than the ZMP, please see the Appendix at the end of this
document."
Device Settings - RS232 Control
Note: The second or bottom “Edit” button in each group is for RS232
commands. These are not used with the ZyPer Management Platform but could
be used with another 3rd party control system to control lights for example."
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With RS232 there is no concept of IP address, just setup the appropriate serial
settings for baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits."
An example is shown below:"
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Important Note: Be sure to connect the TX and RX lines between the
ZyPerPad and target device correctly. TX on ZyPerPad to RX on target device
and vice versa."
Command Settings - IP Commands
This is where you will create the ZyPer Management Platform (ZMP) API
commands that will eventually be assigned to the buttons. Any / All ZMP API
commands can be executed from the ZyPerPad including the running of
preconfigured Presets."
Device Name in the table above shows the ZMP that was configured in the
Device Settings section."
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Click on any of the Edit buttons to create a command that will later be assigned
to a button."
Assign a short description of the command to Command Name. (Note: Limited
to 24 characters)"
Set HEX String Enable to String."
Enter the desired API command in the Command line. Note command must be
typed exactly as needed by the ZMP API. Note that encoder/decoder names
are case sensitive."
End Flag should be set to \r\n."
"
The example above with the name “Join None” is for the API command “join
none UHDdec2 fastSwitched”"
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The example above with the name “Channel Up” is for the API command
“channel up UHDdec2”"
Be sure to Save any commands that you create. The Remove button can be
used to delete any commands you have already created."
Command Settings - RS232 Commands
This is where you will create the RS232 hex or string commands that will
eventually be assigned to the buttons. "
Device Name in the table below shows the QSC that was configured in the
Device Settings section."
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Click on any of the Edit buttons to create a command that will later be assigned
to a button."
Note that RS232 communications can be either in Text String or HEX format."
When using HEX the bytes must be separated by a space character."
Line Feed is represented as 0a"
Carriage Return is represented as 0d"
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Key Settings
After the Command Settings is configured successfully, click on Key Settings
to configured commands for each keypad button. Each button can be assigned
with up to 6 commands that would execute sequentially. (Not needed with ZMP
as the Preset command can be used to create an unlimited series of commands
if desired.)"
Click on the bottom right corner of the desired button. Red box in image above
for Key1.$
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Now click on the Edit button for the top line in the table. This will bring up the
Device List shown below. Click the ZMP or other controller button. (Created
earlier)"
This will bring up the Command Destination box to allow you to select any of the
commands you previously created be used when the button is pushed."
Set Delay to 0ms, Set Interface to Telnet or RS232. Click the box next to
Command and select any of your preconfigured commands.$
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Repeat the process for all desired buttons. Note that not all buttons need to be
programmed. Also multiple buttons can be programmed with the same
commands."
Group Settings
Group Settings is available to group the buttons according to the relationship
and functions of commands configured to the buttons. Basically controls how
the buttons light up when pressed."
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The buttons have 3 different options for how the LEDs will function."
A. Independent and Reserve. Each button assigned this function is
independent and the LED of the buttons in this group will blink and then
extinguish after pressing them."
B. Independent and Toggle. Each button assigned to this function is
independent and the LED of the buttons in this group will blink and toggle
when pressed. For example, if the button LED is offcurrently, pressing the
button will cause the LED to flash and the stay lit up. Pressing again will
cause the button to flash and then stay off."
C. Mutual and Exclusion: Each button assigned to this function becomes a
member of a group. Within the group only one LED of a button can be lit up.
For example: Keys 1-4 are configured for Mutual and Exclusion group and
Key 1 LED is on. Press any other button in the group. The new pressed
button’s LED will be lit up and Key 1 LED will be extinguished."
Buttons cannot be configured for multiple groups."
Independent and Reserve is the default setting for all buttons. Any button not
assigned to a group will automatically have Independent and Reserve
functionality."
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Network Settings
Network Settings is used to configure the ZyPerPad network information."
By default the IP Mode is configured as Static."
IP Address default is 192.168.0.101"
Netmask default is 255.255.255.0"
Gateway default is 192.168.0.1"
IP Mode can be set to DHCP or Static. Just make appropriate changes and
click the Save button. The unit will need to reboot for changes to take effect. "
Note that you will also need to change the pointer in your browser to the new
updated IP Address. DHCP should be reserved for advanced users that will
know how to find the ZyPerPad unit after it is assigned a new IP address by the
DHCP server."
Factory Reset will default the IP Address to above settings."
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System Settings
The System Settings tab allows to perform such functions as settings a new
admin password, selecting preferred language, settings a web UI timeout, save
the current configuration to a binary file, restore a saved configuration, reset the
unit to factory defaults, reboot the unit and perform web UI and MCU upgrades."
1. Passwords must be between 4 and 16 characters. Must start with a letter or
number."
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2. Web Login Timeout default is 10 minutes"
3. Download Current Configuration creates a text file that should not be edited.
Editing the file may make restoring not possible."
a. The saved file will be config.ini
b. The user can change the name of the file as long as it begins with
“config” Example: config_bar.ini, config_lobby.ini"
4. Restore Configuration allows you to select previously saved text file."
a. Note: Restoring configuration will cause the ZyPerPad to reboot."
5. Reset to Default will factory reset the unit."
6. Reboot the Unit will reboot the unit. (Note: All 10 buttons on the ZyPerPad
will flash 3 times during a reboot)"
7. Web Upgrade is used to the the Web GUI."
8. MCU Upgrade is used to update the firmware on the ZyPerPad itself."
Using the Programmed Keypad
Once the ZyPerPad unit is programmed; the user can execute commands either
by pressing the button on the unit or by clicking on the button in the Key
Settings screen."
Important Note: The very first button press after a power-on or reboot
initializes the unit. This initialization will not execute the programmed command.
All button presses after the very first one will execute the command as
expected."
The ZyPerPad can be left powered on indefinitely. !
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