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- 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Contents Serial Mouse Control Driver Introduction Driver Requirements Quickstart Procedure Driver Software Installation Configuring the System PC to Touchpanel Serial Communication PC to Touchpanel Cresnet Communication PC to Touchpanel Ethernet Communication SIMPL Windows Programming VT Pro-e Programming... -
Page 5: Serial Mouse Control Driver
Microsoft Windows 98/XP and Windows 2000/NT. When you use the touchpanel as a monitor for a computer connected to your Crestron system, the Serial Mouse Control Driver lets you control the cursor movement and simulate the functions of a traditional mouse using your finger on the touchpanel to simulate typical computer mouse click and drag functions. -
Page 6: Driver Requirements
Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). The firmware upgrade files can be obtained from the What’s New page (Touchpanels section) or Downloads page (TOUCHPNL and UPGRADES Libraries) of Crestron’s website. Crestron recommends that the latest firmware be loaded into the touchpanel. The PC requirements pertain only to the Serial Mouse Control Driver. Additional requirements for SIMPL Windows and/or VT Pro-e are not included. -
Page 7: Driver Software Installation
To install the Serial Mouse Control Driver software, download the self-extracting zip file from the What’s New page (Touchpanels section) or Downloads page (TOUCHPNL Library) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site. Search for TPAD*.EXE. TPAD*.EXE will create two folders, UPDD (Universal Pointer Device Driver) and UPDD Playback Utility, plus the PDF version of this programmer’s guide. - Page 8 COM port be dedicated only for the Serial Mouse Control Driver. Refer to the Windows documentation for further information. NOTE: Crestron recommends that the baud rate for both the touchpanel and PC port be set at the default rate of 9600, N, 8, 1.
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Page 9: Appendix 1 - Keyboard
Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Hardware Tab NOTE: COM port selection is the only item that can be changed. Adjusting any other setting will cause the driver to fail, requiring the driver to be reinstalled. NOTE: For additional keyboard functionality programmed into the touchpanel, refer to “Appendix 1 - Keyboard... -
Page 10: Programmer's Guide - Doc. 5916A
For Cresnet 4-wire specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. A 15-foot NET/VIDEO cable is supplied with the TPS-IMC. For further information about Crestron NET/VIDEO cables, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. -
Page 11: Pc To Touchpanel Cresnet Communication
Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Serial Communication #3 - Lectern Touchpanel with TPS-XVGAL PORT PORT SERIAL COMMUNICATION #3 - LECTERN TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS-XVGAL CARD FROM DEVICE Control System A standard stranded VGA monitor cable with DB15F to BNC-5 adapter is required. Both are commercially available. - Page 12 For Cresnet 4-wire specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. A 15-foot NET/VIDEO cable is supplied with the TPS-IMC. For further information about Crestron NET/VIDEO cables, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide.
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Page 13: Pc To Touchpanel Ethernet Communication
Ethernet hub, use an Ethernet crossover cable (not supplied). NOTE: A Crestron TPS-ENET or TPS-ENETL Ethernet expansion card must be installed in the touchpanel to enable Ethernet communication. For further information, refer to the TPS- ENET or TPS-ENETL Operations &... - Page 14 Power pack is NOT required if control system is connected to touchpanel via Ethernet AND Cresnet. Ethernet Communication #2 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA-BV PORT PORT 10 • Serial Mouse Control Driver Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver RGB CABLE COMM. CABLE CONTROL SYSTEM...
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Page 15: Ethernet Setup
Ethernet devices that are addressed by the control system may have their IP IDs set either in the SIMPL Windows program or through the Crestron Viewport using a PC. Ultimately, each IP ID is converted into an actual IP address through an IP table that exists inside the control system. - Page 16 Software 1. Using the Crestron Viewport, (Remote | TCP/IP | Connect or Remote | Remote Console | Connect) establish communication with the touchpanel. 2. As shown on the next page, use the ipt (IPTABLE) command to display the current IP table for the CIP interface on the touchpanel.
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Page 17: Simpl Windows Programming
Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver 4. As shown below, use the ipt command to display the updated IP table on the touchpanel. Updated IP Table 5. Proceed to SIMPL Windows Programming With a Cresnet or Ethernet connection (Serial connection does NOT require SIMPL... - Page 18 3. In the SIMPL Windows Configuration Manager “Tree View”, open the COM port slot, and double-click Port A. Select the Serial Settings tab and make sure that the settings are as shown below. 14 • Serial Mouse Control Driver Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Programmer’s Guide - DOC. 5916A...
- Page 19 Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Device Settings of the RS-232 COM Port in SIMPL Windows’ Configuration Manager 4. Compile and upload the SIMPL Windows program to the control system. 5. Proceed to Programmer’s Guide - DOC. 5916A “VT Pro-e Programming” that begins...
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Page 20: Vt Pro-E Programming
3. As shown below, select Edit | Project Properties. Select Project Properties 4. In the Project Properties dialog box, select the Pad Area tab. 16 • Serial Mouse Control Driver Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Programmer’s Guide - DOC. 5916A... - Page 21 Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver 5. Refer to the diagram below. In the Type drop-down list of the desired Pad Area, select Mouse (Pad Area 1 is shown). Select Mouse in Pad Area 1 6. In the Communication via drop-down list of the Project Properties dialog box, select either Serial or Cresnet or TCP/IP (for Ethernet operation) and continue with this step.
- Page 22 Pointmaker Telestrator Programmer’s Guide (Doc. 5929). This document can be obtained from the What’s New page (Touchpanels section) or Downloads page (MANUAL and TOUCHPNL Libraries) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). Search for TELE.PDF. New users are required to register in order to obtain access to the FTP site.
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Page 23: Problem Solving
Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below and continued on the next two pages provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact Crestron customer service representative. Serial Mouse Control Driver Troubleshooting TROUBLE... - Page 24 <ENTER> . This should display “Current Touchout Destination: RS-232”. * For Cresnet or Ethernet Configuration: 1. From the Crestron Viewport, establish communication with the TPS console and use the “touch output format” command (toformat) to verify mouse control - type toformat mouse and press <ENTER>...
- Page 25 Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Serial Mouse Control Driver Troubleshooting (continued) TROUBLE (Continued) Touchpanel is not generating packets (no cursor movement). PC is sluggish or double-clicks unintentionally. PC does not perform mouse functions (left- click, right-click, double-click). If display is not correct, type restore to reset factory defaults (including serial port parameter) then reset todest and toformat.
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Page 26: Further Inquiries
Amber Technologies at +649-410-8382. Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the Serial Mouse Control Driver, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision. -
Page 27: Appendix 1 - Keyboard Functionality
This appendix documents how to change the keyboard functionality of the serial mouse driver, i.e. how it determines that a left or right-click or keyboard character has been entered. It does not affect the movement of the mouse. Crestron ships the driver already configured for standard functionality as documented in this guide. -
Page 28: Appendix 2 - Additional Pc And Mouse Functions
If the default action is set to left-click, pressing on the touchpanel twice will provide double-click capabilities. 24 • Serial Mouse Control Driver Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver RESERVED JOIN NUMBERS PAD AREA 1 PAD AREA 2... -
Page 29: Appendix 3 - Cable And Wiring Specifications
If the unit is a home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the load factor of that unit is the load factor of the entire run. The length of the run in feet and the load factor of the run should be used in the resistance equation below to calculate the value on the right side of the equation. -
Page 30: Crestron Rj45 Cabling
TPS-CBL-6 is a 6-foot version, and TPS-CBL-9 is the 9-foot version. Contact Crestron customer service for further information. A 15-foot, RJ45, Siamese (two cables joined together) cable is available from Crestron. The cable minimizes the number of individual cables attached to the touchpanel. The Siamese cable consists of a 10-position NET/VIDEO cable, an 8-position AUDIO cable and is available to provide optional lengths. -
Page 31: Db9F To Rj11 Cable Fabrication
Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver DB9F to RJ11 Cable Fabrication In the event that modular cables or DB9F to RJ11 adapter is not readily available, the table and diagram below are provided so that the cable can be fabricated. All parts are commercially available. -
Page 32: 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 33 “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.
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Page 34: 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 35 Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver Software This page intentionally left blank Serial Mouse Control Driver • 31 Programmer’s Guide - DOC. 5916A...
- Page 36 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Programmer’s Guide - DOC. 5916A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 02.02 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
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