Customized graphic icons and 10 programmable “quick” pushbuttons let users easily control any function. Included with the ST-1700C are a Crestron High Performance Rechargeable Battery Pack (ST-BTPN) and a Docking Station (ST-DSN) that docks the touchpanel and/or recharges the ST-BTPN.
1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Specifications Specifications for the ST-1700C are given in the following table. ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Specifications 2 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C SPECIFICATION Power Options ST-BTPN (or equivalent) Rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included) (4100 mAh capacity after full charge. Operating time depends on usage.)
Requires Crestron CNRFGWA 1-Way RF Receiver, or ST-CP SmarTouch Control Processor. Extension requires a prefix specific to the touchpanel type. In DETAILS, projectname represents the assigned project name, and vx.xxx.x represents a version number. 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 3...
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1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Physical Views Side views The battery compartment, located on the underside of the unit, holds one Crestron ST- BTPN, rechargeable power pack. There are also four rubber feet on the underside of the unit for stability and to prevent slippage.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 5...
ST-1700C Power Source Options Identity Codes The ST-1700C touchpanel uses two distinct types of identity codes: Cresnet identity (NET ID), and RF ID. These codes are assigned to the touchpanel from the Interface Submenu when the unit is configured. Refer to “Setup Menu” on page 7. For the...
NOTE: For convenience, the current CRESNET ID setting is displayed in the lower left corner. NOTE: All touchpanel settings are automatically saved in non-volatile memory. Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 7...
CRESNET ID is a two-digit hexadecimal number that can range from 03 to FE, used only during screen uploads to the touchpanel or upgrading the touchpanel firmware. NET ID for the ST-1700C is factory set to 03. The UP and DOWN buttons increase and decrease the CRESNET ID by one digit (i.e., 03, 04, 05, .
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If the option is disabled, the unit will always go to the first page of the project and all “joins” are cleared. Select the Return button to return to the SETUP MENU. Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 9...
Many options available from the DIAGNOSTICS MENU, shown to the left, are numeric in nature and their interpretation is beyond the scope of this manual. 10 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C Crestron ST-1700C Operations Guide – DOC. 6050...
Refer to “Programming with VisionTools additional details. To upload a VT Pro-e project (.vtz file) or upgrade the firmware (.csf file) of the ST-1700C, a local PC that contains the Crestron Viewport (available via VT Pro-e) is required. Refer to the following sections.
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NOTE: SIMPL Windows may open with a splash screen and may display the “What do you want to do?” window. If so, close the window and continue. 12 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C 1. Before making any connections to the touchpanel, verify that control system is properly connected to the PC (using ST-PK cable 15717 and adapter) and powered on.
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Eight, and the stop bits is One. Click the OK button to save the settings and close the window. 9. Proceed to “Uploading a VT Pro-e Project” on the next page or “Firmware Upgrade” that begins on page 15 as appropriate. 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 13...
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2. As shown below, select File Transfer | Send Touchpanel (alternatively, depress Alt+T) from the Viewport menu. 3. As shown below, select the NET ID of the ST-1700C and then click OK. The “Touch Panel Transfer” window appears (refer to graphic on next page).
1. Make sure that “Hookup and Preparation” that begins on page 11 has been performed. 2. As shown on the next page, select File Transfer | Update Touchpanel Firmware from the Viewport menu. 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 15...
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Select CSF File 16 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C 3. As shown below, select the NET ID of the ST-1700C and then click OK. 4. As shown below, select the firmware (CSF) file and click Open. The transfer will complete automatically.
Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid ingress of moisture beneath panels. Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 17...
The touchpanel provides wireless RF user interface in either a Cresnet control system or a SmarTouch control system. Have a comment about You can create a program that allows you to set up the ST-1700C to operate a Crestron software? Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools Crestron Application Builder™...
STCP-Net Device Slot 3, with a fixed NET ID of 2, when the ST-CP is dragged into the upper pane of System Views. Drag the ST-1700C from the Touchpanels (Wireless | Wireless one way) folder of the Device Library and drop it on the CNRFGWA symbol in System Views. The PRO2 system tree displays the CNRFGWA gateway in Slot 9, with a default NET ID of 24.
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NOTE: Recall that if the CNRFGWA is part of an ST-CP configuration, its NET ID is fixed at 02 and cannot be changed. Similarly, expand the system tree in the lower pane and double-click the ST-1700C icon to open the “Device Settings” window for the touchpanel. Select the RF/IR ID tab to change the touchpanel RF ID, as shown in the following figure.
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ST-1700C Symbol in Programming Manager Programming Manager is where programmers “program” a Creston control system by assigning signals to symbols. The following diagram shows the ST-1700C symbol in the SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager. Detail View of the ST-1700C in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager NOTE: Join numbers are expandable to 999.
Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Virtual Feedback Programming a one-way RF touchpanel such as the ST-1700C requires consideration of “feedback." Since the panels are one-way only, and there is no true feedback, you must create "virtual feedback" so that buttons respond appropriately when pressed and the user perceives no real difference between a one-way panel and a two-way panel.
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Feedback to display the “Feedback” window. Select Interlock as the feedback type. The window changes to show any existing interlock group(s), and includes a Groups button. “Feedback” Window Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 23...
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A sequence group consists of a number of assigned buttons that are activated as a group as a result of a single button press. When the first button is activated, the other 24 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C Crestron ST-1700C...
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SIMPL Windows INTERLOCK symbol and connect all of the touchpanel output's join numbers in that interlock group as inputs to the INTERLOCK Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 25...
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Duration as the feedback type, and entering a number of seconds in the Duration field. The programmer should add an MV (one-shot) symbol to the SIMPL Windows program, with the appropriate time parameter, as shown in the following figure. 26 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C INTERLOCK INTERLOCK Performing...
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Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel one-shot trig pulse_time STEPPER delay duration delay duration To Each Step of the Sequence delay duration delay duration 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 27...
NOTE: In versions of VT Pro-e prior to 2.5, if you wish to use “quick” pushbuttons 1-10, you must make a new page and draw buttons with join numbers 1-10. 28 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C Crestron ST-1700C Operations Guide – DOC. 6050...
The table after this paragraph provides a list of reserved join numbers available within SIMPL Windows software. Analog Reserved Join Numbers for ST-1700C Touchpanel *Default values for these functions are: Brightness – 50%; Power Off Timeout – 30 minutes; Standby Timeout –...
The table below and on the next page provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. ST-1700C Troubleshooting 30 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C POSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSE(S) Project can not be...
Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling: Firmware Upgrades To take advantage of all the ST-1700C features, it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available. Therefore, please check our website (http://www.crestron.com/downloads/software_updates.asp) for the latest version of firmware.
Engraving Button Kit 1700C-BTBN. You can submit the engraving layout in two ways: Perform the following to install engraveable pushbuttons on the ST-1700C. A #1 Phillips screwdriver is required. Refer to the illustration below. NOTE: The rear of the pushbuttons are marked TOP 1- TOP 5 and TOP 6 – TOP 10 to ensure correct position and orientation when installed.
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MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PARTY TO OFFER ANY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FOR THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS WARRANTIES. 34 • 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C PROPRIETARY RIGHTS GOVERNING LAW...
All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95/98/Me/XP and WindowsNT/2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Operations Guide – DOC. 6050 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C • 35...
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