Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW Introduction Functions and Features The STX-1700CW is a 2-way radio frequency (RF) compact color touchpanel that, when used with the supplied DA-1700CW docking assembly and BB-1700CW back box, is wall mounted and provides a user interface to a Crestron system (herein referred to as the Cresnet assembly, which docks the touchpanel.
RF performance. Roaming Feature This feature allows an STX-1700CW to extend its range from room to room by using multiple STRFGWX RF gateways. For proper communication, the RF Channel (refer to Cresnet Interface Menu on page 13) must be the same for the touchpanel with respect to all gateways in the system.
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Requires Crestron STRFGWX 2-Way RF Transceiver. The weight listed is for the touchpanel and does not include the ST-BTPN. Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 3 DETAILS Version C2-2004.CUZ or later Version 5.10.13V.UPZ or later...
Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Physical Description The touch-sensitive viewing screen is located on the front of the STX-1700CW. The electronic hardware is housed in a black and silver molded plastic enclosure, shown below. Connectors to upload touchscreen projects via a personal computer (PC) and to power the unit using the external power pack are located on the left and right sides of the unit, respectively.
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operations Guide - DOC. 6228A Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 5...
Docking the STX-1700CW To dock the STX-1700CW, refer to the procedure below. NOTE: Do not dock the STX-1700CW into the DA-1700CW without the ST-BTPN being installed in the touchpanel. Operating power for the DA-1700CW is supplied through the electrical contacts of the ST-BTPN. If the ST-BTPN is not installed, the DA-1700CW will not electrically undock the touchpanel, it would have to be manually undocked (refer to “Manually Undocking of Touchpanel”...
Operations Guide - DOC. 6228A Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel 2. Refer to the diagram below. Make sure that the STX-1700CW is squarely seated in DA-1700CW, and press upper edge of touchpanel inward to dock the touchpanel. The touchpanel will snap into position.
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Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Remove STX-1700CW Manual Undocking of Touchpanel The STX-1700CW can be undocked manually. The only tool required is a long-reach (minimum 4-1/2 inches from tip to handle base) #1 flat or Phillips screwdriver. Remove Access Hole Plug 8 •...
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Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel 3. As shown below, lower the handle of the screwdriver until the touchpanel unlatches (handle of screwdriver will be approximately level and touchpanel will snap outward slightly). Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 9...
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Remove STX-1700CW Re-Install Access Hole Plug 10 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW 4. Refer to the diagram below. By hand, undock the touchpanel by pulling the upper edge of the touchpanel outward and remove the touchpanel.
Crestron STX-1700CW Identity Codes The STX-1700CW touchpanel uses three distinct types of identity (ID) codes: Cresnet identity (Net ID), RF ID, and RF CHANNEL. These codes are assigned to the touchpanel from the Cresnet Interface menu when the unit is configured. Refer to “Setup Menu”...
RF button to display the CRESNET INTERFACE MENU or the RF SETUP screen, respectively. Use these screens to set the Cresnet network identity (CRESNET ID) and the RF ID numbers. 12 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW Crestron STX-1700CW Operations Guide – DOC. 6228A...
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“1” is shown as an example in the illustration and is the default. The RF ID setting should match the value assigned to the STX-1700CW touchpanel definition in the SIMPL Windows program. Refer to page 17 for information about SIMPL programming/setup for this touchpanel.
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NOTE: When the panel is powered down, it will take about 1.5 seconds to power up and respond to a button press. There is no delay from Standby mode. 14 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW Crestron STX-1700CW...
Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First- time users will need to establish a user account. You can create a program that allows you to set up the STX-1700CW to operate a Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools Crestron SystemBuilder™...
NOTE: In the following description, the PRO2 control system is used. Also, the STX-1700CW is dragged and dropped in the SIMPL project as an RF wireless device. Refer to the latest revision of the DA-1700CW Operations and Installation Guide (Doc.
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Expanded PRO2 System Tree C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager To incorporate the STX-1700CW into the system, a gateway device is required. The C2Net-Device Slot can accept a gateway such as the STRFGWX. Once a gateway is configured in a C2Net-Device Slot, the slot allows Cresnet communication between the touchpanel and the control system.
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RF ID, as shown below. For more information on setting the RF/IR ID, refer to the “RF SETUP” screen shown on page 13. Touchpanel Device Settings Window 18 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW Crestron STX-1700CW Operations Guide – DOC. 6228A...
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(Other common descriptors are active/inactive.) Operations Guide - DOC. 6228A Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Digital = Blue Analog = Red Serial = Black Other = Green Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 19...
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Digital Input Signal Descriptions Analog Output Signal Descriptions Analog Input Signal Descriptions Serial Input Signal Descriptions 20 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW -1). This 16-bit property makes analog signals useful for OUTPUT press 1 through press 999 Notifies control system of button press (1 –...
For additional software information, refer to the help file provided with the software. The latest version of VT Pro-e can be obtained from the Crestron website. Operations Guide - DOC. 6228A Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 21 ...
NOTE: To program a quick pushbutton to flip a page (change a screen) on the STX-1700CW, go to the Hard Keys tab of the “Project Properties” window in VT Pro-e. Select a button from the Button drop-down list, and then select the desired page from the Page Flip drop-down list.
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Send Update Request Assigning 17509 (Out of Range) to a page, sub page or button activates the page, subpage or button when the STX-1700CW goes out of range (is no longer communicating with an STRFGWX). "I" indicates that pressing a button with this join number commands the touchpanel to perform the function.
The following sections define how one would upload a VT Pro-e project or upgrade the firmware of the STX-1700CW. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communications. 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.
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Crestron STX-1700CW NOTE: Use a standard DB9 male to female “straight-through” cable. NOTE: You can also dock the STX-1700CW in the DA-1700CW to upload or upgrade the panel. However, Crestron recommends that you use the connections for uploading or upgrading that are shown below and described on the next page.
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Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Programming Cable Specifications 26 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW 1. Before making any connections to the touchpanel, verify that the control system is properly connected to the PC (using an RS-232 DB9 straight- through cable, Crestron P/N CNSP-587) and powered on.
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None, the data bits is Eight, the stop bits is One, XON/XOFF is not selected, and RTS/CTS is selected. Click the OK button to save the settings and close the window. Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 27...
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 STX-1700CW and then click OK. The “Touchpanel Transfer” window appears (refer to graphic below).
Not every product has a firmware upgrade, but as Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of its products, firmware upgrades are posted. To upgrade the STX-1700CW firmware, complete the following steps. Select Update Touchpanel Firmware Operations Guide - DOC.
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Select CSF File 30 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW 3. As shown on the next page, select the Net ID of the STX-1700CW and then click OK. 4. As shown below, select the firmware (CSF) file and click Open. The transfer will complete automatically.
Standby or power Touch screen to reactivate. down timeout has elapsed. No power to the Verify the power is properly applied and all touchpanel. connections are made. Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 31 CORRECTIVE ACTION...
Crestron recommends that you use the out of range feature. Out of Range Feature Active When the STX-1700CW is out of range, it displays an out of range indication of your choice (refer to “Reserved Join Numbers” on page 22), and the touchpanel does not respond.
Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the STX-1700CW, 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.
Refer to illustrations on the next page for examples of the different antenna orientations. NOTE: RF propagation is best from the sides of the antenna. 34 • Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • Point the antenna vertically •...
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Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel Building Top of gateway Building RF GATEWAY - 2 WAY P WR CRESTRON Front of gateway Building Top of gateway Antenna Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 35 Antenna Antenna ANTENNA STRFGWX...
Crestron Engraver software. Version 2.3.0.0 or later is available from the Crestron website. Perform the following to install pushbuttons on the STX-1700CW. Follow these same basic procedures to replace the blank buttons with the optional engraved buttons. A #1 Phillips screwdriver is required.
Operations Guide - DOC. 6228A Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel LICENSE TERMS OTHER LIMITATIONS Wall Mount 2-Way RF Compact Color Touchpanel: STX-1700CW • 37...
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