Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4XG-B Introduction Features and Functions Handheld Touchpanel Control Far more than a mere universal remote, the TPMC-4XG-B is ingeniously designed to provide a powerful wireless control solution that is easy to hold and intuitive to use. True Crestron touchscreen display, producing stunning 16-bit graphics with 3D (Synapse™) effects, high res images, dynamic graphics and text, PNG translucency and...
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Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Scroll Wheel A scroll wheel is located on the right side of the TPMC-4XG-B, positioned for easy navigation through lengthy menus on the touchscreen or television. Incremental up and down scrolling and press-to-select commands are programmable to allow the scroll wheel to be adapted for custom applications.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Applications The following diagram illustrates a basic configuration that connects a TPMC-4XG-B WiFi touchpanel to a control system via a wireless access point (WAP). CEN-WAP-ABG-1G The diagram on the next page presents a more complex configuration. In this scenario, the WAP is connected to port B of the control system’s C2ENET-2 card.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Head End Dual-Port Ethernet Card with Built-In NAT/Router & Firewall PRO2 Local IR/RS-232/Relays to Device Control & Touchpanels Specifications Specifications for the TPMC-4XG-B are listed in the following table. TPMC-4XG-B Specifications (Continued on following page) 4 •...
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B TPMC-4XG-B Specifications (Continued) (Continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC. 6749B Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel SPECIFICATION Graphic Engine Embedded Applications RF Wireless RF Transceiver Range Gateway Video Streaming/File Formats Battery Battery Type Usage per Charge Charging Time Power Requirements TPMC-4XG-DS-B Docking Station/Charger (included)
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Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel TPMC-4XG-B Specifications (Continued) NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site). 6 •...
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your TPMC-4XG-B. TPMC-4XG-B Physical View (Left, Front and Right) Operations Guide – DOC. 6749B Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4XG-B • 7...
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B TPMC-4XG-B Overall Dimensions (Left, Front and Right Views) 1.17 in (2.96 cm) Operations Guide – DOC. 6749B Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel 3.08 in (7.81 cm) 7.39 in (18.76 cm) Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4XG-B • 9...
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Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel TPMC-4XG-B Docking Station Dimensions (Side, Front and Rear Views) 2.25 in (5.72 cm) NOTE: When the TPMC-4XG-DS-B docking station/charger is connected to AC power and a TPMC-4XG-B is placed on the dock, the Crestron swirl logo on the front will light for approximately five seconds.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-4XG-B has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. NOTICE: FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Setup Identity Code The IP ID is set within the TPMC-4XG-B’s table using Crestron Toolbox™ or during configuration of the unit in the Setup pages of the TPMC-4XG-B. For information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple TPMC-4XG-B devices in the same system must be unique.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Configuring the Touchpanel When power is applied to the unit for the first time, the following screen appears. Initial Opening Screen Touch Setup with the stylus or your finger to display the following TPMC-4XG-B setup screen. Setup Screen The setup screen enables basic configuration procedures prior to regular operation of the touchpanel.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel display, you can also access the setup screen by touching the Crestron swirl logo in the upper left corner. NOTE: The battery cover must be on the TPMC-4XG-B in order for the unit to function. NOTE: The battery strength meter in the system bar at the top of the setup screen will show full strength when the TPMC-4XG-B is on its dock and charging.
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B “Stylus Properties” Window (Calibration Tab) “Stylus Properties” Recalibration Window Brightness Touch Brightness to display the “Screen Brightness” window. Brightness can be set from Min to Max (full brightness). Lower brightness settings extend battery life. “Screen Brightness” Window Operations Guide – DOC. 6749B Isys i/O™...
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Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel IP Config Touch IP Config to display a window with an IP Address tab and a Name Servers tab. On the IP Address tab, you can select Obtain an IP address via DHCP to automatically assign an IP address or you can select Specify an IP address, which allows you to enter a specific IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B WiFi Access Point Touch WiFi Access Point to display the “WiFi Configuration” window, which allows you to set up the parameters used to communicate with the control system via a wireless access point (WAP). Crestron recommends using a dedicated CEN-WAP-ABG-1G for each TPMC-4XG-B in the system.
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Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Touch Config to display the “WiFi Config” window with its General tab and 802. 1x tab. The General tab allows you to select the authentication mode, encryption mode, enter the WEP Key and WEP Key Index and see the WPA/WPA2 PSK Key. “WiFi Config”...
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Browse Window After configuring your wireless settings, close the “WiFi Config” window and touch Connect to establish communication with the selected access point. The box next to the Scan button will show the signal strength. The IP Addr, Subnet and Gateway boxes will show the settings.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel CtrlSys IP Address Touching CtrlSys IP Address displays the “Control System Information” window which allows you to Enable DHCP and Autodiscovery as well as enter the Host Name, Port and IP ID. “Control System Information” Window Power Down and Standby Timeouts Use these two settings on the setup screen to specify the Power Down and Standby timeout values.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Recommended Cleaning Keep the surface of the touchscreen free of dirt, dust or other materials that could degrade optical properties. Long-term contact with abrasive materials can scratch the surface, which may detrimentally affect image quality. For best cleaning results use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth with any commercially available non-ammonia glass cleaner.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel 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://support.crestron.com.
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Locating the TPMC-4XG-B in the Device Library C2Net Device, Slot 8 Operations Guide – DOC. 6749B Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel • The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default IP ID as shown in the following illustration. •...
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel “TPMC-4XG-B/TPMC-4X/TPMC-4XG Device Settings” Window Program Manager Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View.
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B elements (pixels). Each pixel uses the same amount of memory to store its color data. The amount of memory is called the bit depth of the image. Greater bit depths are required to represent finer gradations of color. Increasing bit depth necessarily increases file size.
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Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel In VT Pro-e, the Compress checkbox permits the image to be compressed when compiling. The 16 Bits checkbox converts a 24-bit or 32-bit image to 16 bits. This conversion to a 16-bit image may cause the loss of some subtle shading. To compensate for this, use the dithering to simulate the original shading.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Pushbutton Programming The hard pushbuttons, the five-way thumbpad and the toggle wheel are programmable and can provide tactile control of many functions such as audio volume, channel selection, OSM navigation or even pan/tilt cameras. Refer to the following illustration for their assigned join numbers. A description for each button signal is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Embedded Applications The following third-party or in-house applications are embedded in a VT Pro-e TPMC-4XG-B project. (Refer to illustration below.) The embedded applications have the following features: Embedded Applications in ProjectView The “Embedded Application Property” window permits a choice of positions on the screen, assignment of an analog touch join type and number, and a show/hide join number.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B TCP/IP NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system. Ethernet Communication The TPMC-4XG-B connects to the PC via Ethernet: Programs, Projects and Firmware Program, project or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as new features are developed after product releases.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel VisionTools Pro-e Upload the VisionTools Pro-e file to the touchpanel using VisionTools Pro-e or Crestron Toolbox. Firmware Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.) Upgrade TPMC-4XG-B firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B 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. TPMC-4XG-B Troubleshooting (Continued on following page) Operations Guide – DOC. 6749B Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Touchpanel does...
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel TPMC-4XG-B Troubleshooting (Continued) Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number. List of Related Reference Documents 34 •...
Crestron TPMC-4XG-B Further Inquiries If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “online”...
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Crestron TPMC-4XG-B If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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