Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). The TPS-RFGWX receives RF signals from one or more touchpanels (sold separately) and translates the signals into commands for transmission over the Crestron control system (Cresnet system).
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100 - 200 feet indoors; the range is dependent on construction of the building, obstructions, and RF interference from other devices. The location of the TPS-RFGWX and the orientation of the antenna are also important factors in the RF performance.
Dimensions Weight The location of the TPS-RFGWX and the orientation of the antenna are important factors in the RF performance. With the unit located outside of any metal enclosures, the antenna is adjusted to achieve the best range. The range is dependent on its placement and the building in which it is used.
(TPS-RFGWXs and/or Crestron CNRFGWXs) should not be installed within 3-5 feet of each other. The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to NOTE after last footnote.
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Crestron TPS-RFGWX TPS-RFGWX Detail Views TPS-RFGWX Ports The rear panel of the TPS-RFGWX contains three labeled Cresnet ports. Refer to the diagrams and descriptions that follow. NET (Modular Cresnet) These two 6-pin, 6-position RJ11 modular jacks are used to connect the TPS-RFGWX to modular devices in the Cresnet system.
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Cresnet system. TPS-RFGWX Indicators There are five LED indicators located on the front panel of the TPS-RFGWX. Refer to the diagram and descriptions that begin below. The front panel also has a connector where the supplied antenna is attached. The antenna transmits and receives the touchpanel RF signals.
Increase the separation between the equipment and transceiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the transceiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Two-Way RF Transceiver: TPS-RFGWX • 7 Two-Way RF Transceiver...
Two-Way RF Transceiver Setup Network Wiring CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. NOTE: When installing network wiring, refer to the latest revision of the wiring...
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NET ID. These codes are two-digit hexadecimal numbers from 03 to FE. The NET ID of the unit must match the NET ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program. The NET ID of the TPS-RFGWX is factory set to 52. The NET IDs of For a definition of Viewport,...
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Two-Way RF Transceiver These settings are made from a PC via the Crestron Viewport. Complete the following steps: “RFGWX Channel ID” Window 10 • Two-Way RF Transceiver: TPS-RFGWX Open the Crestron Viewport. (Version 3.53). Either launch the stand-alone version of Viewport, or start SIMPL Windows and from the menu bar, select Tools | Viewport.
In the table, a bullet (•) indicates channels that are used by the STX-1700CXP. The unmarked channels can be used by other devices communicating near the Cresnet system, thus minimizing interference. NOTE: The band setting of the TPS-RFGWX and the touchpanel must match in order for them to communicate.
Touchpanel Operations Guide (Doc. 6144). The latest versions of these guides can be obtained from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). For an example program including the TPS-RFGWX, refer to the program for the Example Program STX-1700CXP which is available from the Downloads page (EXAMPLES Library) of Crestron’s website (ftp://ftp.crestron.com).
Crestron TPS-RFGWX Communication Settings NOTE: For laptops and other PCs without a built-in RS-232 port, Crestron recommends the use of PCMCIA cards, rather than USB-to-serial adapters. If a USB-to-serial adapter must be used, Crestron has tested the following devices with good results: Other models, even from the same manufacturer, may not yield the same results.
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Two-Way RF Transceiver Setup | Communications Settings Command “Port Settings” Window 14 • Two-Way RF Transceiver: TPS-RFGWX Open the Crestron Viewport. Either launch the stand-alone version of Viewport, or start SIMPL Windows and from the menu bar, select Tools | Viewport.
Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade file has To take advantage of all the TPS-RFGWX features, it is important that the unit the extension .csf. contains the latest firmware available. Please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/downloads/software_updates.asp) for the latest version of firmware.
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Report Network Devices from the Viewport menu bar. The screen lists the equipment, as shown in the following simplified example, and shows the TPS-RFGWX’s RF ID, its firmware version, the RF channel setting, the power setting, and the band setting.
Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below and continued on the next page provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. NOTE: To minimize system diagnostics and troubleshooting, Crestron recommends defining the touchpanel as a wired unit in SIMPL Windows, then test functionality as a wired network device prior to testing the transceiver operations.
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Crestron TPS-RFGWX CORRECTIVE ACTION Enter Viewport and poll the network. Verify that the channel ID for the TPS-RFGWX is properly set. Refer to the "Setup" section of the guide for the touchpanel to verify that touchpanel RF channel is set to match the TPS-RFGWX channel ID and band.
Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling: Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the TPS-RFGWX, additional information and programming examples 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.
NOTE: Check any 802.11b equipment operating near the Cresnet system to see that it is using only channels that are not being used by the TPS-RFGWX gateway. If necessary, change the gateway’s Band setting to avoid interference. Refer to “Channel ID, Band, and Power Setting”...
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Right Angle Orientation Operations Guide - DOC. 5847A Building Top of gateway Building RF GATEWAY - 2 WAY P WR CRESTRON Front of gateway Building Top of gateway Antenna Two-Way RF Transceiver: TPS-RFGWX • 21 Two-Way RF Transceiver Antenna Antenna ANTENNA TPS-RFGWX...
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