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Crestron TPS-G-TPI Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Crestron Isys TPS-G-TPI ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006 Crestron Electronics, Inc...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rack Ears Assembly ... 30 Hardware Hookup... 30 Programming Software...33 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC... 33 Programming with Crestron System Builder ... 34 Programming with SIMPL Windows ... 34 Programming with VisionTools Pro-e ... 37 MultiByte International Characters... 39 Uploading and Upgrading...40...

  • Page 5: Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: Tps-G-Tpi

    The TPS-G-TPI also includes built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet, two QuickMedia ™ (QM) input ports and one QM output. The TPS-G-TPI is only available as a black metal, single-space, rack unit (rack ears included) designed to be mounted in a 19-inch standard rack.
  • Page 6 RS-232 Ethernet Cresnet ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI • Supports Crestron's QM-based MediaManager products using Crestron Certified Wiring. • Dual window capability for viewing full motion video and hi-res RGB. • Full screen video capability. • Stores and plays back WAV sound files.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Crestron Isys TPS-G-TPI Memory The TPS-G-TPI features 128 MB DDR RAM and 64 MB Flash, which is expandable to 192 MB via compact flash. Sound Audio capabilities include a stereo headphone/line level out, built-in volume control and audio mixer, and built-in wave (WAV) sound file capability. Sound can be generated by the TPS-G-TPI by using downloaded WAV files or can be mixed in from two external QuickMedia inputs.
  • Page 8 Processing Speed Operating Environment Dimensions ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI SPECIFICATION Flash memory can be expanded to 192 MB RGB and auto detect of composite, S-video, component, NTSC, and PAL 16.7M colors Time base correction & gamma correction Supports SDTV 480i (NTSC) &...

  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Operations Guide – DOC. 6445 G-Series Touchpanel Interface The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following these footnotes. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
  • Page 10 G-Series Touchpanel Interface TPS-G-TPI Physical View – Front TPS-G-TPI Physical Views – Top View of Rear Connectors – Cover Removed ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI Crestron Isys 16.92 in (42.98 cm) 17.03 in (43.26 cm) TPS-G-TPI 1.70 in (4.38 cm)
  • Page 11 Use this port to establish a direct connection between the TPS-G-TPI and a PC, mouse or touchscreen input. When a direct connection to a PC is established, firmware updates and other files can be uploaded to the TPS-G-TPI.
  • Page 12 G-Series Touchpanel Interface PC to TPS-G-TPI Cable Specifications (Crestron Cable Number STCP-502PC) One 8-wire RJ-45 connector with two LED indicators (green LED indicates link status, yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity). This connector provides an Ethernet 10baseT /100baseTX, full duplex, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, IEEE 802.3U compliant network connection.
  • Page 13 “QuickMedia Network Wiring” on page 12. Operations Guide – DOC. 6445 G-Series Touchpanel Interface DESCRIPTION NOTE: This connector is reserved for +5 VDC future applications (i.e., mouse and touch Data - input). Data + Ground ® Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥...
  • Page 14 QM Input # 2 Maximum Cable Length * With CresCAT-QM or -IM cable, available from Crestron. Using other may adversely affect performance and is not recommended. NOTE: When transmitting S-video, luminance uses the green video pathway, and chrominance uses the red video pathway.

  • Page 15: Industry Compliance

    Crestron Isys TPS-G-TPI Pushbuttons There is only a single, recessed button on the front panel of the TPS-G-TPI interface. It is the hard reset used to reboot the interface. TPS-G-TPI Pushbuttons Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the TPS-G-TPI, has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radio communications Compliance Labeling.

  • Page 16: Quickmedia Network Wiring

    The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a QM transmitter and terminating at the TPS-G-TPI must not exceed 328 feet (100 meters). Video signals may experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable. This phenomenon is due to the added resistance and capacitance of longer cable lengths, and is not particular to either Crestron and/or QuickMedia systems.

  • Page 17: Identity Code

    QM network. QM Network Topology The TPS-G-TPI is not a switcher, but a QM transmitter. Therefore, even when designated as the endpoint from two midpoint switchers, the QM output of the TPS-G-TPI can become another transmitter sending RGB video at the touchpanel’s native resolution and aspect ratio.
  • Page 18 EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed into your system. The remaining buttons on the MAIN MENU open other menus, which are discussed in subsequent paragraphs. MAIN MENU ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI Crestron Isys TPS-G-TPI Operations Guide – DOC. 6445...

  • Page 19: Calibration Menu

    Return button to return to the MAIN MENU. NOTE: For convenience, the current CRESNET ID setting is displayed in the upper left corner. NOTE: All TPS-G-TPI interface settings are automatically saved in non-volatile memory. Operations Guide – DOC. 6445 G-Series Touchpanel Interface ®...
  • Page 20 TPS-G-TPI and the SIMPL Windows program is required if data is to be successfully transferred. Net ID for the TPS-G-TPI is factory set to 03. No two devices in the same system can have the same Net ID.
  • Page 21 INTERFACE MENU, determine if the TPS-G-TPI is capable of this type of communication. Select Enable to permit this protocol recognition and Disable to prohibit any CIP connection. CIP must be enabled for the TPS-G-TPI to communicate with other Crestron Ethernet devices.
  • Page 22 G-Series Touchpanel Interface RS-232 Menu The TPS-G-TPI interface allows for one of four RS-232 communication modes: For convenience, the RS-232 MENU Consol Port Mode also permits the selection of the RS-232 communication options, RTS On/Off, XON-XOFF On/Off, Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits.
  • Page 23 Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 1 button will open the QM 1 SETUP MENU in Component mode. Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 1 button will open the QM 1 SETUP MENU in RGB mode. ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 19 Isys DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 24 NOTE: The QM 1 SETUP MENU and the QM 2 SETUP MENU are identical except that the QM 2 SETUP MENU offers only Peak and Boost controls. ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI QM SETUP SCREEN CONTROLS Setup QM 2 Displays the QM 2 Setup Menu.
  • Page 25 Skew blue Adjusts the timing position of the blue signal on the skew test pattern to compensate for any losses caused by long cable runs. ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 21 Isys DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 26 After these general audio parameters have been set, select the Return button to return to the SETUP MENU. GENERAL AUDIO SETUP MENU Refer to the following table for additional GENERAL AUDIO SETUP MENU details. ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI Crestron Isys TPS-G-TPI Operations Guide – DOC. 6445...
  • Page 27 WAV file plays. Bass Adjusts the overall bass output with the plus and minus buttons. Treble Adjusts the overall treble output with the plus and minus buttons. ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 23 Isys DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 28 QM program information. QM Mic 1 Volume Depending on the selected QM source, this controls the volume of an upstream mic entering the TPS-G-TPI Interface. QM Mic 2 Volume Depending on the selected QM source, this controls the volume of an upstream mic entering the TPS-G-TPI Interface.
  • Page 29 This determines the QM ID transmitted to the next device in the installation. Manual Enables the Down and Up buttons to manually set the transmitted QM ID. Auto Sets the QM ID to the devices Cresnet ID ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 25 Isys DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 30 G-Series Touchpanel Interface Video Menu The TPS-G-TPI can display two fully-scalable and movable, full motion video windows, each supporting standard video, HDTV and high-resolution RGB signals from external AV and computer sources. These units use auto-detect for composite, S-video, component or RGBHV. They support SDTV (NTSC and PAL), EDTV, HDTV and RGB (VGA) up to UXGA (1600 x 1200).
  • Page 31 Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 2 button will open the VIDEO 2 SETUP MENU in Component mode. Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 2 button will open the VIDEO 2 SETUP MENU in RGB mode. ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 27 Isys DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 32 Refer to the following table for additional VIDEO 1 SETUP details. Video Setup Details – Video, S-Video, Component and RGB ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI VIDEO SCREEN CONTROLS QM Signal Field indicates the presence of a QM signal.
  • Page 33 These controls adjust the phase of the RGB signal. Controls are Phase shown for both course and fine adjustments. Restore Default Returns the video signal to its original default phase. Phase analogous to the Position, Width and Height controls. ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 29 Isys DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 34: Rack Ears Assembly

    DIAGNOSTICS MENU Rack Ears Assembly The TPS-GTPI interface is designed to be rack mounted. Use a standard Phillips screwdriver and attach the rack ears to the TPS-G-TPI as shown in the following diagram. TPS-G-TPI Rack Ears Assembly ®...

  • Page 35: Hardware Hookup

    QuickMedia output. Mic input received at the QuickMedia inputs is sent to only the QuickMedia output. NOTE: Audio, video and QuickMedia connections must use Crestron Certified Wire (CresCAT-QM, CresCAT-IM) to ensure optimum performance. NOTE: Crestron recommends an independent power supply for the TPS-G-TPI when Cresnet power is not available.
  • Page 36 10BaseT/100BaseTX HIGH SPEED ETHERNET TO LAN NET: TO CONTROL SYSTEM AND OTHER CRESNET DEVICES ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI Crestron Isys USB: RESERVED FOR FUTURE APPLICATION COMPACT FLASH CARD SLOT AND DUAL PCMCIA CARD SLOTS (PCMCIA not enabled)

  • Page 37: Programming Software

    Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://www.crestron.com/support.

  • Page 38: Programming With Crestron System Builder

    Crestron System Builder then programs the system, including all interface projects and control system logic. Crestron System Builder is fully integrated with the Crestron suite of software development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User IR Database, and User Modules Directory. Crestron System Builder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems.
  • Page 39 Join Number Remapping (JNR) is a programming concept that allows a TPS Series touchpanel or interface to use join numbers with values over 4000 (Join Numbers 4001 to 15999) by bringing them within the range of the TPS-G-TPI interface symbol, thereby increasing the device’s functionality. JNR provides the capability of managing IP IDs in Ethernet applications where a device communicates with multiple control systems that have been uploaded with the same program.
  • Page 40 Net ID tab to change the Net ID, as shown in the following figure. “Device Settings” Window for the TPS-G-TPI NOTE: This procedure sets the Net ID for the TPS-G-TPI interface in the program only. It does not automatically set the Net ID for the interface itself. SIMPL Windows automatically changes Net ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same Net ID already exists in the program.

  • Page 41: Programming With Visiontools Pro-E

    (recorded as WAV files). A set of pages, which make up a project, can be designed for each TPS-G-TPI application. Each page contains objects such as custom control graphics, two and three-dimensional buttons, sliders, and digital readouts which allow the user to interact with the control system via join numbers.
  • Page 42 A bit depth refers to the number of memory bits used to store color data for each pixel in a raster image. A TPS-G-TPI raster image consists of a rectangular grid of picture elements (pixels). Each pixel uses the same amount of memory to store its color data.

  • Page 43: Multibyte International Characters

    16 bits 65,536 Colors (Highcolor) 24 bits 16.7 million Colors (Truecolor) 32 bits 16.7 million Colors plus Transparency VT Pro-e “Image Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 39 Isys ) in a font. For...

  • Page 44: Uploading And Upgrading

    SIMPL Windows. In other words, you cannot enter Chinese character interspersed with numbers. You can enter Chinese characters or numbers in separate strings. Crestron is working to incorporate mixed single and multibyte string capability in the near future.

  • Page 45: Establishing Communications

    1. Ensure that all devices are connected to the control processor and the control processor is connected via serial cable to the PC. 2. Open Crestron Toolbox and click Tools | Manage Address Book to display a list of available devices. Select Serial on COM1 as the connection type.
  • Page 46 G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI “Address Book” Window – Serial Setup 3. After setting the correct parameters, click OK to return to the Crestron Toolbox main window. 4. Click Tools | Network Device Tree, or click the network device tree icon to display the devices in the system.
  • Page 47 Cresnet connection. NOTE: Configure the TPS-G-TPI interface so that the RS-232 port can be used as a console port. Navigate to the INTERFACE MENU and select the Console button.
  • Page 48 G-Series Touchpanel Interface ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI 2. Open Crestron Toolbox. 3. Click the Address Book icon Book to open the Address Book. The Address Book allows you to maintain a list of accessible control systems and network devices. You can establish a session with any or all of the devices in the address book (provided the PC has a valid connection to each Cresnet or Ethernet network).
  • Page 49 NOTE: The list of functions depends on the type of device. TCP/IP Communication This section explains how to configure a TPS-G-TPI to communicate over Ethernet using TCP/IP. These procedures assume that the interface has been powered up and connected properly.
  • Page 50 IP addresses to networked devices. particular TCP/IP address at any given time. If the DHCP is disabled, the network administrator must assign the IP address. The Interface menu provides an enable/disable feature for Ethernet and CIP (Crestron Internet Protocol). ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI 1.
  • Page 51 White/Green Green 5. Once the cable connections are made, open Crestron Toolbox and click Tools | Manage Address book to display the “Address Book” window. 6. Select the interface from the address book or click Add Entry and type a new name for the new device, such as TPS.
  • Page 52 Use the following instructions to create the IP table. ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI 1. Select Functions | IP Table Setup from the Toolbox menu bar. “IP Table” Window 2. If the interface already has an IP table, it is displayed at the top of the window.
  • Page 53 “IP Table” window to upload the IP table to the interface. The interface will reboot and all of the table entries will be listed in black. NOTE: The control system IP table for the TPS-G-TPI must have a loopback entry of 127.0.0.1 to indicate a gateway.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Communications

    (e.g., for a modem). Consult the manufacturer’s documentation for further information about the COM ports on your PC. 4. Remove and reapply power to the control system. 5. If communication still cannot be established, contact Crestron customer service. 1. Start SIMPL Windows.
  • Page 55 Operations Guide – DOC. 6445 G-Series Touchpanel Interface Crestron Toolbox – Tools | System Info 4. Click on the Address Book icon and select the desired connection to the control system and click OK. The “System Info” window will update to display the connection information and the Functions menu is populated.

  • Page 56: Uploading A Vt Pro-E Project

    The VT Pro-e file can be uploaded to the interface using VT Pro-e or via the Crestron Toolbox. If uploading to a touchpanel or interface that has an external compact flash slot, Crestron Toolbox should be used. The TPS-G-TPI interface source file has the extension .vtp.
  • Page 57 TPS-G-TPI Operations Guide – DOC. 6445 G-Series Touchpanel Interface Crestron Toolbox – Tools | System Info 4. When the “System Info” window appears, and you are connected to the interface and the Functions menu is populated. 5. Select Functions | Project (alternatively, press Alt+P).

  • Page 58: Firmware Upgrade

    To take advantage of all the interface features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware. Please check the Crestron website for the latest version of firmware. Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted.
  • Page 59 6. When the following “Firmware” window appears, browse to locate the firmware (.zip) file. “Firmware” Window 7. Select the file and click Open in the “Open” window as shown in the following graphic. ® G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI ¥ 55 Isys...
  • Page 60 G-Series Touchpanel Interface ® ¥ Isys G-Series Touchpanel Interface: TPS-G-TPI Locate Firmware in the “Open” Window 8. The “Open” window will be dismissed and the file and path will display in Firmware File dropdown on the “Firmware” window. 9. Click the Send button on the “Firmware” window and the “File Transfer”...

  • Page 61: Problem Solving

    Crestron Isys TPS-G-TPI Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. TPS-G-TPI Troubleshooting respond to ping command. Continued on the following page Operations Guide – DOC. 6445...

  • Page 62: Further Inquiries

    For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

  • Page 63: Software License Agreement

    This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by an authorized officer of Crestron. Updates may be licensed to You by Crestron with additional or different terms. This is the entire agreement between Crestron and You relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, communications or advertising relating to the Software.
  • Page 64 “applets” incorporated into the Software), the accompanying media and printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Crestron or its suppliers. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

  • Page 65: Return And Warranty Policies

    CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures.
  • Page 66 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 6445 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2014202) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 02.06 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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