Uploading And Upgrading; Establishing Communications - Crestron Isys i/O TPMC-15-CH Operation Manual

Touchpanel Media Centers

Uploading and Upgrading

50 Touchpanel Media Centers: Crestron Isys i/O™ TPMC-15/17 Tilt Series
Crestron Isys i/O
NOTE: Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each
device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released
features. Please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/updates) for
the latest versions of software and firmware. New users are required to register to
obtain access to this site.
Assuming a PC is properly connected to the entire system, Crestron programming
software allows the programmer to upload programs, projects and firmware to the
system and touchpanels after their development. However, there are times when the
files for the program and projects are compiled and not uploaded. Instead, compiled
files may be distributed from programmers to installers, from Crestron to dealers,
etc. Even firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as new features
are developed after product releases. In those instances, one has the option to upload
via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox.
The following sections define how one would upload a SIMPL Windows program to
the control system, upload a VT Pro-e project, or upgrade the firmware of the
TPMC-15/17. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to
establish communications between the PC and the touchpanel.

Establishing Communications

When communicating with a touchpanel from a PC, one of three communication
methods can be used:
Indirect RS-232 serial communication via control system
Direct RS-232 serial communication
TCP/IP communication
Indirect Serial Communication via Control System
The procedure in this section provides details for RS-232 communication between
the PC and the touchpanel via the control system. This method can be used to
communicate with the control system directly and with a touchpanel via the control
system's Cresnet connection.
Refer to the following figure for a typical connection diagram connecting to a
touchpanel via a control system.
Indirect Serial Communications Setup Connections
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Operations Guide - DOC. 6344