Appendix B: Configuring The Rs-232 Port For Use; Obtaining Communications; Configuration Options; Rs-232 Port Configuration - Crestron Isys TPS-6000 Operation Manual

Crestron Isys™ TPS-6000

Appendix B: Configuring the RS-232 Port for Use

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To configure the RS-232 port of the TPS-6000, a local PC that contains a Crestron
Viewport is required. The Viewport is one of the development tools that is part of
Crestron SIMPL Windows or VT Pro-e software.

Obtaining Communications

Refer to "Communication Settings" on page 38 for detailed instructions on
connecting a PC to the touchpanel.

Configuration Options

There are several RS-232 communication options (at the time of this printing, these
were available):
•
CONSOLE – console active on RS-232 port. Use to load programs,
firmware, or to set configuration. This is the default. Use this
configuration if no other option is appropriate.
•
CONTROL – activates special control mode. Use for control by non-
Crestron device or within a non-Crestron control system. Refer to
"Appendix A: RS-232 Protocol" on page 47. For details.
•
TOUCHOUT – touchscreen output sent to RS-232 port. Use for serial
mouse control or Telestrator output. Directly connect computer or
Telestrator box to RS-232 port on TPS-6000 (i.e., touch screen output).
For example, use when an RGB window with tablet overlay on the TPS
panel acts as a serial mouse controller for a PC. In this case, use the
latest version of the Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver, which can
be downloaded from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the
Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Another use is with the

Pointmaker
Guide, which can be downloaded from the Downloads | Product
Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
•
MOUSE – RS-232 port used for mouse input. For use with a

Microsoft Compatible Serial Mouse as a pointing device on the
TPS-6000. Also known as "Touch the PC".
•
EXT_TOUCH – RS-232 port used for external touch screen input (i.e.,
SMART Matisse Overlay or Microtouch Display).

RS-232 Port Configuration

After establishing communication, the RS-232 can now be configured for
communication with an option. Complete the following steps in the order provided.
1. From the "TPS>" prompt, enter the following command:
rs232 ?
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telestrator. For details, refer to the Telestrator Integration