Uploading And Upgrading; Establishing Communication; Programs, Projects And Firmware - Crestron TPMC-8X Operation Manual

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Isys i/O 8.4" WiFi Touchpanel

Uploading and Upgrading

SIMPL Windows
VisionTools Pro-e
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58 • Isys i/O
8.4" WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8X
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.

Establishing Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the TPMC-8X; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There is a single method of communication: TCP/IP
communication.
NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system.
Ethernet Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
The TPMC-8X connects to PC via Ethernet:
1. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway of the TPMC-8X in
the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window (refer to "Ethernet
Details" which starts on page 37).
2. Confirm Ethernet connections between TPMC-8X and PC.
3. Use the Address Book in the Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
TPMC-8X with the TPMC-8X's TCP/IP communication parameters.
4. Display the "System Info" window (click the
TPMC-8X entry.

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. One has the option to
upload programs and projects via the programming software or to upload and
upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to
the SIMPL Windows help file, VT Pro-e help file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
Upload the VisionTools Pro-e file to the touchpanel using VisionTools Pro-e or
Crestron Toolbox.
Crestron TPMC-8X
WIRELESS ETHERNET
(OR WIRED USING WIRELESS
OPTIONAL DOCKING ETHERNET
STATION/CHARGER)
Operations Guide – DOC. 6539C
TPMC-8X
icon) and select the