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ETC Unison Paradigm P-TS7 Configuration And User Manual

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Unison Paradigm
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
and Wireless Accessories
Configuration and
User Manual
Part Number: 7184M1230 Rev: A
Released: 2016-11

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  • Page 1 ® Unison Paradigm P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories Configuration and User Manual Part Number: 7184M1230 Rev: A Released: 2016-11...
  • Page 2 ® ® ET C a n d U n i s o n P a r a d i g m a re eit h er r egist er ed tr ade ma rk s or t ra d em ar ks of E l e c tr onic T h ea tr e C o n t r o l s , I n c .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Document Conventions.......1 Contacting ETC ........2 Overview .
  • Page 4 System ..........30 Co-Processor.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the Unison Paradigm P-TS7 Handheld and Wireless Accessories Configuration and User Manual. This manual contains the procedures for setup of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen as well as configuration of its use with wireless accessories including the Paradigm Docking Station and Wireless Access Station.

  • Page 6: Contacting Etc

    To search more widely, try the ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources is sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen provides flexible control of your Paradigm lighting control system, wherever it is convenient for you to work in the venue. The touchscreen can be connected to your Paradigm lighting control system using a MeshConnect wireless connection or docked on the Paradigm Docking Station.
  • Page 8 Wireless Antenna The wireless antenna for the Handheld is located behind the access panel. The wireless antenna is designed to operate behind the closed access panel. It is not necessary to extend the wireless antenna on the Handheld during operation. Buttons and Indicators Each of the buttons and indicators on the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen I/O panel are labeled.

  • Page 9: Power/Navigation Button

    Power/Navigation Button The “Power” button on the right side of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen has multiple functions, depending on the state the Handheld is in at the time of use. Current Handheld State Action Result Touchscreen powers up (application loading Powered Off press power button could take up to 30 seconds to initialize)

  • Page 10: Usb Ports

    Status Icons Configuration Icon Description mode Other configurations available. This icon displays when other wireless configurations are within range. Press the icon (soft button) to display the Select Configuration screen, then select the desired configuration for loading. touchscreen Displays when the is connected to and using the only Manual available configuration.

  • Page 11: Docking Station Overview

    Docking Station Overview The Docking Station connects to the Paradigm control network using Ethernet or NetConnect (Power over Ethernet 802.3af) and serves the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen as both a table top charging station and a wireless access point for MeshConnect communications. MeshConnect antenna Adjustable...

  • Page 12: Meshconnect Overview And Setup

    MeshConnect MeshConnect uses the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen built-in radio to communicate wirelessly with a MeshConnect Overview and Setup page 8 Wireless Access Station. See Paradigm Wireless Access Station Installation Guide Reference the for more information. MeshConnect Overview and Setup MeshConnect is the wireless control network used with the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen for communication with a Docking Station or Wireless Access Station.

  • Page 13: Setup And Connect

    - To configure the HF Channel for the Docking Station and Wireless Access Station, reference the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor Configuration Manual or reference the LightDesigner online help system. Note: A P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen can be associated to multiple Docking Stations and/ or Wireless Access Stations within a configuration.

  • Page 14: Configuration And Theme Files

    Assign an IP Address for a Docking Station: 1: Connect the Docking Station to the lighting control network following the instructions provided in the Paradigm Docking Station Setup Guide. P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen 2: Power on the , then dock it to the Docking Station. “About”...

  • Page 15: Retrieve The Configuration And Theme Files

    7: Select the specific file (or select multiple files) from the list that you would like to load onto the touchscreen. Note: Standard ETC provided themes used in your configuration do not need to be manually loaded to the LCD. These themes are loaded for you at the factory and will display beneath the “Themes” directory.

  • Page 16: Configuration Selection

    Configuration Selection The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen can be configured to automatically change the configuration depending on the strongest wireless signal or for manual configuration selection by a user. By default, the touchscreen is set to automatic configuration selection. Modes and Use Power-up behavior depends on whether the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is setup for Automatic or Manual configuration selection.
  • Page 17 Manual Config Selection On power up, the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen displays the “Select Configuration” page. Access to the “Select Configuration” page is also possible anytime by touching the Wireless Status soft button. This page includes a listing of all wireless devices, such as Docking Stations and Wireless Access Setup Stations, that have configurations that can be loaded to the touchscreen as well as access to the Menu...
  • Page 18 Quick Status Menu While the touchscreen is powered on, pressing the power button twice displays additional status indicators and quick access to the select configuration menu. • displays the current state of the Handheld Touchscreen battery level • touch this icon to quickly access the Select Configuration page •...

  • Page 19: Setup Menu

    “Used” and the available memory that is “Free” for use. • Boot Reason: the last action that caused the touchscreen to boot. Reasons for reboot could be due to a [Reset] button press on the touchscreen I/O panel, power loss, etc. • Watchdog: the status of the Watchdog tool.

  • Page 20: Screen

    Screen The Screen tab provides user settings for the Handheld Touchscreen including: • Backlight Level: a level bar is provided to set the relative brightness of the touchscreen backlight. By default, the level is set to full. Note: When the Light Sensor is “On”, the backlight level sets the maximum level of brightness.

  • Page 21: Sound

    Note: Pressing and holding the [Mode] button (located behind the Access Panel of the touchscreen) for four seconds launches the calibration display. To calibrate the touchscreen, simply touch as close to the center of the “+” symbol as it is displayed. The “+”...

  • Page 22: Comms

    Comms The Comms tab provides communication settings and information including which Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP) the touchscreen is connected to, and provides access to the wireless connectivity features. • Server Name: this is the name of the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor that the touchscreen is connected to (P-ACP).

  • Page 23: Radio Options

    Radio Options To change the Handheld Touchscreen HF Channel, set the Automatic Selection Threshold, and access the HF Channel Energy Scan, press the [Radio Options] button. Select HF Channel The Paradigm Handheld is set to HF Channel 10 by factory default. To change the Handheld from its default setting, touch the [10 ?] button in the selection field.
  • Page 24 Automatic Selection Threshold This setting allows you to specify the wireless signal strength (in dBm) before a configuration change Wireless Config Selection occurs when your is set to Automatic. As a wireless signal weakens the Handheld Touchscreen will search the area for a stronger signal. Use the slide bar to set the threshold in dBm.

  • Page 25: Wireless Config Selection

    Wireless HF Power Wireless HF Power is the power that the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen antenna is currently using. By default, this is set to 10 dBm. Selection is available up to 18 dBm. The higher the power, the stronger the wireless signal range will be for the touchscreen. When increasing HF power for the touchscreen, also increase the Wireless Access Station and/or Docking Station power using LightDesigner.

  • Page 26: Site Survey

    Site Survey The site survey feature is useful to help a user better gauge coverage, whether to ensure coverage overlap or trying to avoid it. To view a read only list of unbound but powered wireless accessories that are on the same HF Channel as the Handheld Touchscreen, select the [Site Survey] button. The list automatically refreshes with new data and displays the wireless device with the strongest signal at the top of the list and the weakest at the bottom.

  • Page 27: Protected Features And Tabs

    Protected Features and Tabs Timed Events The “Files”, “Network” and “System” tabs as well as the and “Passcodes” features on Config tab are protected by a passcode and should be used only by trained personnel. Typically these displays are accessed only during system commissioning. Pressing any of the tab names will display a keypad for setup or admin passcode entry.
  • Page 28 Adding a new event and editing an event are similar in process. P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual...
  • Page 29 4: If an override has been created for the Timed Event, select the override from the options. For Paradigm LightDesigner online help more information regarding overrides, please reference the system or contact ETC Technical Services. 5: Press [Next] to specify the Recurrence settings of the Timed Event. Setup Menu...
  • Page 30 6: Select the “Recurrence Type” from the options available. • Additional settings are provided depending on the “Recurrence Type” selected. For example, if “Weekly” is selected, the following options display for selection: 7: Press [Next] then select the drop down selection located next to “Start Action” to display P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual...

  • Page 31: Passcodes

    available options. 8: Press to select the option from the list. Notice the ability to scroll to more options using the scroll bar on the right. Depending on the selection, more options may display for setting on the “Start Action” page. Complete the options as required. 9: Press [Next] then select the drop down selection located next to “End Action”...

  • Page 32: Files

    If the touchscreen is already associated with a Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP), it will automatically begin retrieving its LCD configuration file when powered. Standard ETC provided themes are loaded for you at ETC and will display beneath the “Themes” directory. P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual...

  • Page 33: Dock

    Saving and Loading Configuration and Theme Files 1: To begin, you must have an USB key or SD card (your choice) inserted into the Handheld Touchscreen. [Theme] 2: Select either [Config] or , whichever file type you want to transfer. 3: If saving a file to removable media select the file from the list and press [Save to].

  • Page 34: System

    Docking Station to the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP). System With the exception of battery information, the information displayed on this tab is primarily of interest to ETC Technical Services for troubleshooting. Additional features of this tab includes the ability to Reload Firmware Reset to Defaults...
  • Page 35 Reload Firmware The [Reload Firmware] button is provided as a tool to load new firmware to the Handheld. Firmware is loaded to the Handheld Touchscreen from removable media. Note: Docking Station and Wireless Access Station firmware are loaded from the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP).
  • Page 36 P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual...
  • Page 37 Maintenance Charging the Handheld Touchscreen Charging of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen will be required as part of normal use. Typical battery life will be 4 hours of use time, 8 hours of Standby time. The touchscreen can be charged using two methods;...
  • Page 38 P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual...
  • Page 40 Tel +852 2799 1220 Service: (Asia) service@etcasia.com   Web: etcconnect.com © 2016 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.  Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 7184M1230 Rev A Released 2016-11  ...

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