User Operation Guide GETTING STARTED Software Operation Guide Overview Product Features Teachical Specifications Recommend Application Setting Up 1.1 Download the Smart Controller software 1.2 Connecting to a serial device Setting up as a stand alone controller 2.1 Preparations 2.2.1 Creating icons 2.2.2 Default icons 2.3 Saving icons into the Smart Controller 2.4 Configuring the Smart Controller...
OVERVIEW The SKP-15i smart keypads are designed to enable users to have simple yet effective control over their PC and AV system. It is able to control any RS232 enabled devices through RS232 and also a PC when connected to a USB port of the PC.
User Operation Guide PRODUCT FEATURES ● 4.3” TFT LCD Screen with 15 fully customizable buttons ● Support RS-232 and USB controls ● Full coloured LCD keys (16.7 million colours) with adjustable brightness ● Able to control any AV equipment via RS-232 ● Able to control PC via USB ● Able to turn OFF PC, launch APPs, store passwords, launch websites and etc simply by pressing on a key ● Able to group keys into multiple pages ● Stand alone AV controller, no control processor required ● Simple and effective design ● Ideal for controlling PC and AV system TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output: 1 × RS-232 1 x USB Software: Requires Win 10 (64bits) *Specifications are subject to changes without notice.
User Operation Guide SYSTEM OPERATIONS Settings up with a PC 1.1 Download the Smart Controller software Remove the Smart Controller from the package and connect the USB port to a PC. Install the Smart Controller Software onto the PC and run the software. Please ensure that the PC is running on Windows 10 (64 bit) Using the software, customize the keys on the Smart Controller to allow the Smart Controller to execute saved actions on the PC.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS Use the Smart Controller software settings to adjust the baud rate, parity and stop bit to match that of the equipment. Next configure the commands for the equipment using the serial communication function in the software. For more information on how to set up the keys using the Smart controller software, please download the Smart Controller Software Guide by scanning on the QR code or clicking on the following link: Setting up as a stand alone controller 2.1 Preparations...
User Operation Guide SYSTEM OPERATIONS 2.2.1 Creating icons Prepare icons of 72x72 pixels in .jpg or .png and name them as numbers 1, 2 and etc. in accordance to the position where the icons should appear on the Smart Controller. 72 x 72 Pixel For example: Name an icon that is meant for button 1 as 1.jpg and an icon that is meant for button 11 as 11.jpg. For buttons with 2 states (push and pop), prepare another set of icons for the pushed state and label then from 16 to 30.
SYSTEM OPERATIONS 2.2.2 Default icons In the event that the application requires the Smart Controller to show a different set of icons when powered on, create another set of 15 icons and name them boot_1.jpg, boot_2.jpg and etc. This will allow the panel to show these boot icons automatically when powered on. 2.3 Saving icons into the Smart Controller Press and hold the 3 buttons in the middle (button 3 + 8 +13) and plug the USB cable into the PC.
User Operation Guide SYSTEM OPERATIONS For example: To assign a command “PON” (50 4F 4E in hex) to button 1 so button 1 will send this command to the equipment on press, send 55 AA 0A 00 FF FF 53 43 4D 44 50 50 4F 4E 0D 0A to the Smart Controller. After successfully assign a command to button 1, continue to assign commands to the rest of the keys. (Note: Define when the command is sent by programming “P” (push) on button state to send command on press or “R” (release) on button state to send command only on release)
SYSTEM OPERATIONS 2.6 Connecting to an RS232 enabled equipment Once all desired commands were assigned, close the connection between the PC and the Smart controller. Remove both the USB and the RS232 cables from the PC. Next connect the RS-232 port to a RS232 enabled equipment and the USB port to a DC 5V wall plug.
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