Xantech SPLCD39G Installation & Programming Manual

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INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL
SMARTPAD LCD™
TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL CONTROLLER
Models SPLCD39G, SPLCD57G, SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V
New Feature Addendum Included
SPLCD39G
SPLCD64V

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL SMARTPAD LCD™ TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL CONTROLLER Models SPLCD39G, SPLCD57G, SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V New Feature Addendum Included SPLCD39G SPLCD64V...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions - Read Before Operating Equipment

    19. FCC Notice – This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION... 13 OUNTING NSTRUCTIONS SPLCD P OWER UPPLY AND Power Supply & Standard Xantech IR Output Bus Wiring: ...15 External IR Input Wiring:...16 MRC Controller and Expansion Port Wiring:...17 Serial RS422/232 Port Wiring: ...18 IR In Zone: ...18 SPLCD IN NSTALLING SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE &...
  • Page 4 OMMANDS TO A NIVERSAL SPLCD RC68+ T ... 44 EQUENCES ... 45 ... 45 ... 47 ILES FROM THE © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD ) ... 35 ALETTE ILES ’ ) ... 38 ) ... 38 OMMANDS ) ... 39 ...
  • Page 5 MRC88 OBJECT PROGRAMMING: ADDING VOLUME BAR, STATUS BAR ETC…... 62 SPLCD ONFIGURING IMPORTING CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS: ... 64 ) ... 53 ONTROL MRC44 (Z ONTROL MRC88 (Z ONTROL -IR SPLCD: ... 63 RAGON © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 5 )... 53 )... 54...
  • Page 6: Section 1: General Information & Features

    As with the previous models of SmartPad keypads, these new touch-screen panel keypads are designed to be stand-alone controllers with the ability to output IR commands onto the standard Xantech four-wire IR bus as well as receive (and pass-through) IR commands via the built-in IR receiver. These new touch-screen panels also have the ability to receive and transmit RS232 commands for a wide range of control options.
  • Page 7: System Overview

    Simply connecting a power supply and connecting the SmartPad LCD outputs to any standard Xantech IR bus, makes a complete IR Repeater System. By adding the optional RS422/232 converter, you now can literally control almost any Audio Video or Home Automation component. The SPLCD is also directly compatible with the MRC-88 Whole-house Audio Video Entertainment System.
  • Page 8: Smartpad Lcd Features

    Upper and Lower Viewing Angles: Software Programmable for exact viewing placement Programmable Backlight Control: Selectable Time-Out for LCD backlight Standard Xantech IR Bus Output: Allows for easy interface to existing IR networks Internal IR Code Library: Built in IR Code Library. Contains all Major Brand Component IR commands. No need to ‘learn’...
  • Page 9: Smartpad Lcd Panel And Feature Descriptions

    SmartPad LCD Page: 9 SmartPad LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Figure 2a – SmartPad LCD™ Model SPLCD39G – Front Panel Features and Functions Figure 2b – SmartPad LCD™ Model SPLCD57G – Front Panel Features and Functions © 2003 Xantech Corporation...
  • Page 10: Splcd Front Panel Features And Connections

    Blinking LED (During Project Download)– Indicates a Base Unit Transfer is in progress 4. IR Sensitivity Adjustment. Carefully adjust for background light level to prevent false triggering of the IR circuits. Slowly turn counter-clockwise to reduce sensitivity. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 11: Splcd Rear Panel Features And Connections

    CAT5 cable. 14. Expansion Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Allows keypad to be daisy chained to another keypad for multiple control locations within a zone. Up to 4 keypads are supported per zone. © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 11 (Model SPLCD57G Displayed)
  • Page 12 18. IR In-Zone. 2-Terminal WECO style socket - Zone IR out for local ‘In-Zone’ emitter out. Used for IR control of equipment in the same location as the SPLCD. Output equivalent to that of Xantech Amplified Connecting blocks. 100mA peak output. Connect directly to Emitter or to Xantech Connecting Blocks (789-44 or 791-44).
  • Page 13: Section 2: Installation & Connections

    2. Make sure the Template is level and gently secure to the wall using a hammer 3. Using a hole saw or other cutting tool, carefully cut along the inner guide lines of the Mounting Template as shown in Figure 5 below. © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 13...
  • Page 14 Repeat for all four clips. A rear view of the Back Box with clips installed is shown below. Figure 5 – Cutting Mounting Hole into SLOT ‘A’ and ‘B’ as shown in Detail ‘A’ of Figure 7. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 15: Splcd Power Supply And Input/Output Wiring Instructions

    SmartPad LCD SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The SmartPad LCD can be interfaced in numerous fashions; Standard Xantech IR Bus, RS232, Direct Connect to MRC88, External IR Input, and Local IR (Emitter Output). The following sections below address each of these wiring configurations.
  • Page 16: External Ir Input Wiring

    490-90, etc…) to the SPLCD display. IR commands received here will be rebroadcast and passed out the Xantech IR Bus of the SPLCD (Fig. 3 – 19). RC68+ commands received here (of the proper Code Group) can trigger internal IR or RS232 Macros programmed into the SPLCD display.
  • Page 17: Mrc Controller And Expansion Port Wiring

    Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along this cable! Incorrect wiring on this cable can destroy the MRC Keypad and/or the SPLCD Display! Be sure to test cable for proper connections before making connections. Figure 9 – External IR Input Wiring IRING © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 17...
  • Page 18: Serial Rs422/232 Port Wiring

    SmartPad LCD), wire the IR OUT and GND terminals on the rear of the SPLCD Display to the IR (white stripe) and GND of the emitter cable. To control numerous components in the same area, wire these terminals to an amplified connecting block (Xantech Model 791-44) using 18-20AWG 2-conductor cable. A 2-conductor screw-type removable connector is provided.
  • Page 19: Installing Splcd Into Back-Box

    Bezel Mounting Clips. (See Figure – 11 Detail A) 6. Push Bezel gently into mounting clips until flush with the wall making sure side tabs go through slots on metal bracket. Figure 11 – Installing SPLCD into Back Box © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 19...
  • Page 20: Section 3: Maintenance & Calibration

    If the unit is powered ON (active), simply press and hold an area of the SPLCD Display with no active GTL’s. While holding this area, gently wipe the rest of the display as noted above. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 21: Section 4: Programming The Smartpad Lcd

    Install the DragSPLCD program onto your hard drive as follows: 1. Insert the disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your drive has been set for auto run, a Xantech Welcome Menu will appear. If not, access your CD ROM with Windows Explorer and double click the file "setup.exe".
  • Page 22: Starting Smartpad Lcd™ Dragon Drop-Ir™ Software

    1. From START menu, choose Programs. 2. Select Xantech and click on the Dragon Drop-IR™(SPLCD) Icon from the menu. 3. The program loads and opens to the following Dragon Drop-IR SmartPad LCD opening screen. Figure 12 – Dragon Drop-IR(SPLCD) Opening Screen...
  • Page 23: Changing The Installed Com Port Settings

    (i.e. SmartPAD LCD 39G, 57G, 64G, or 64V) 4. The SmartPAD LCD System Window will appear in Graphics Mode as shown below in Figure 13. You may now begin programming the Graphic Screens. ETTINGS © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 23...
  • Page 24: Creating The Graphical User Interface (Gui)

    Graphics mode and are now ready to create your GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen. Grid Grid Color Size Figure 13 – SPLCD Graphic Page Edit Screen Figure 14 – Graphics Screen (Choosing Styles) © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 25: Choosinga Style

    2. Click on the Buttons TAB in the GRAPHICS window. All of the Function Buttons associated with that Style will be displayed. 3. Select a Button and drag-and-drop it anywhere on the Background in the SmartPAD LCD Systems window. © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 25...
  • Page 26 Text Labels on the Background, see the section below entitled Creating Labels. 5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for all desired Function Buttons for that Source. Selected Source Un-Selected Source Function Buttons for the selected Source Figure 15 – Building The GUI Screen © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 27: Inserting Additional Pages For A Single Source

    GUI page and edited it to their liking. Each GTL has two states a Down and an Up state. Each of these states can be edited separately to give a unique appearance when either selected or non-selected. INGLE OURCE Figure 17 – Returning to Previous Page © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 27...
  • Page 28: Inserting Labels

    GTL’s. The label may even be used as a Function GTL or even as a Source GTL if so desired. To insert a Label proceed as follows: Copy Right Copy Left Figure 18 – Edit Text / Graphic TAB © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 29: Learning Ir Commands (Creating Palette Files)

    PC (for programming URC-2’s, MRC88, etc) these files can be Copied and Pasted using Windows Explorer to the PALETTE folder located under the C:Program Files\Xantech\Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD) directory on your If all of your codes are either located in the IR Code Library or are already learned in palettes, please proceed to the section entitled Placing Commands onto the GTL’s.
  • Page 30: Learning Ir Commands (Xir2)

    Note: Commands learned through the SPLCD’s front panel learning eye (XIR2 method) are NOT backwards compatible to other Xantech devices (i.e. MRC44/88, URC-2 etc…). This means, palettes created in Dragon Drop-IR SPLCD cannot be copied to previous versions of Dragon Drop-IR software.
  • Page 31: Editing Function Names In The Palette Editor

    Making a change to a function under DENON DVD will only appear in DENON DVD). To Rename an Existing Function 1. Right-click on the function to be renamed. Source COMPONENT selection in Palette Editor ALETTE DITOR © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 31 ) will appear to the left of the Figure 21...
  • Page 32: Testing Ir Commands In The Palette Editor

    7. Repeat steps 1-9 in ‘Using the Palette Editor’ and steps 1-5 in ‘Creating Palettes’ for all components to be used with the SPLCD Display. DITOR will execute. symbol symbol. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD . The...
  • Page 33: Editing Brand, Component, And Function Lists

    6. New Brands, Components and Functions can now be selected and programmed in Palette Editor. GETTING SOURCE COMMANDS FROM THE INTERNET ANTECH There are some IR commands that can be difficult to learn in Dragon. Xantech edits and posts some of these commands at http://www.xantech.com listings and download instructions.) A direct link to Xantech.com can be found in the “Links”...
  • Page 34 IMPORT to save. 12. A RED will now be displayed to the left of the function indicating the code has been successfully imported. 13. Repeat steps 8 thru 12 for all commands necessary. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 35: Entering Rs232 Commands (Creating Rs232 Command Palette Files)

    (i.e. Decimal, Hex, Binary, and ASCII). 9. Repeat steps 6 thru 8 for all of the source functions to be used with the SPLCD. Figure 23: Importing Discrete IR Codes © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 35 will appear to...
  • Page 36: Testing Rs232 Command Strings

    3. Make sure the RS232 Port Settings (Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, and Stop Bits) are set appropriate for the device connected to (refer to the mfg’s Instruction Manual of the component or Entering RS232 Command Strings icon will be able to be tested. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD Figure 25...
  • Page 37: Creating An Rs232 Palette File

    7. Repeat steps 1-9 in ‘Using the RS232 Palette Editor’ and steps 1-5 in ‘Creating an RS232 Palette File’ for all RS232 components to be used with SmartPAD LCD™. icon will be able to be tested. Figure 26: Creating an RS232 Palette File © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 37 icon.
  • Page 38: Placing Commands Onto The Gtl's (Creating Macro's)

    NOTE: As you drag a command upward in the list and you want the command between two existing commands, drop it on the lower one. As you drag downward, drop it on the upper one. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 39: Timed Delays

    Commands listed under the Macro Command List for that selected Command should now be executed in order of appearance out of the proper Ports on the connecting block connected to the IR output of the SPLCD Display. SPLCD IRTUAL © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 39...
  • Page 40: Transferring The Project

    3. A file transfer dialog box should appear and start showing progress of the transfer process. During this time, the STATUS LED on the SPLCD (Figure 2a – 2c Item #3) will flicker to indicate a transfer is in process. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 41: Section 5: Advanced Programming

    4. In the appropriate palette of CMD list of the IR Library, click on the command to be associated with the selected RC68 Trigger command. The code name (function/brand/component) of that command will appear in the Macro Command List window. © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 41...
  • Page 42: Teaching Rc68+ Trigger Commands To A Universal Remote

    5. Repeat steps 2 thru 4 for all of the desired RC68+ Trigger Commands programmed. PROGRAMMING THE URC-2B/P FOR USE WITH SPLCD RC68+ TRIGGERED SEQUENCES Programming Xantech Model URC-2B/P (Black or Platinum) Universal Remote to trigger the programmed RC68+ sequences can be done in two different methods: either identical to the procedure above (teaching directly with the RC68+ Hand Held Programmer) or by using Dragon Drop-IR Software.
  • Page 43: Rs232 Input Translator

    RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR The SPLCD Touch Screen Controller has the ability to receive specific RS232 XANTECH ASCII strings and associate them to an IR Macro to control any number of IR controlled devices. This can give the ability for a central PC (or other RS232 unit) to control any IR device connected to the SPLCD Connecting Block.
  • Page 44: Programming Ir Commands And Sequences

    4. Repeat for all commands to be associated to this Command String. A maximum of 40 Commands may be placed under each string. 5. Repeat steps 1 thru 4 for all desired ASCII Strings (128 in all) Figure 28 –RS232 Input Translator IR C IBRARY IR C ONTROL ODES © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 45: Testing Commands In The Rs2322 Input Translator

    STATUS line is low (STATUS = 0V). Whenever the STATUS Line is HIGH (STATUS = 5 to 30VDC), the macro will not be played. To Program Intelligent Power Management: 1. Select the Intelligent Power Management under the SENSE Tab in Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD) software. NPUT RANSLATOR © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 45...
  • Page 46: Assigning Bank Track Codes To Source Gtl's

    2. Open all palettes to be used in the POWER ON macro and place the commands into the Macro Command List Window. Figure 29 – Sense Trigger Setup Figure 29a – Intelligent Power Management ASSIGNING BANK TRACK CODES TO SOURCE GTL’S © 2003 Xantech Corporation...
  • Page 47: Firmware Upgrades

    2. Select the Links menu item and then select Xantech Firmware Upgrade Page. This will connect to the Xantech web site and load the Xantech Firmware Updates page in your browser. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you will not be able to successfully complete this step or proceed.
  • Page 48: Firmware Upgrade

    5. A Save As window will then open. Navigate to the FIRMWARE folder within the Daron Drop-IR (SPLCD) folder (C:\Program Files\Xantech\Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD)\Firmware). Click on Save. 6. Once the download is complete, click on Close to close the download window. You can also close your browser.
  • Page 49: Section 6: Options Settings

    RC68+ handheld programmer (See Figure 32 below). The Default Code Group the SPLCD will respond to is C9. This setting only needs to be changed if numerous SmartPad LCD™ Panels or if there is an IR code group conflict with some other device used in the same system. © 2003 Xantech Corporation...
  • Page 50: Bank Track Code Group

    OUTPUT to control some external device. INPUT When INPUT is selected under the STATUS L:INE ROLE SETTING and a 5 to 30VDC signal is present on the STATUS terminal on the rear of the SPLCD, the following event/actions can be triggered: © 2003 Xantech Corporation...
  • Page 51: Output

    Select this setting if the SPLCD will be installed at a height equal to or above the users eye level. DOWN Select this setting if the SPLCD will be installed at a height equal to or below the users eye level. Figure 33 – Display Orientation © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 51...
  • Page 52: Rs232 Settings

    (i.e. using the RS232 Input Translator). If the RS232 port will only be used to control an external device from the Keypad (projector, thermostat controller, lighting system etc..), disable this setting to prevent the SPLCD system from misinterpreting erroneous data. © 2003 Xantech Corporation...
  • Page 53: Section 7: Appendix

    INTERFACING SPLCD with MRC44 & MRC88 (IR Control) The SmartPad LCD™ allows direct integration with Xantech MRC Products via the CONTROL and EXPANSION RJ45 Terminals on the rear of the panel (See Figure 3-13 & Figure 3-14). Connecting either of these terminals to the Keypad Connection on the rear of the MRC44 or MRC88 will allow IR control of the MRC unit and any components connected to the MRC Controller.
  • Page 54: Programming Splcd For Use With Mrc88 (Zone Control)

    (Refer to the MRC88 Manual; Section 5: RC68+ IR Code Triggered Sequencer) See Figure 37a below. Place the same RC68+ IR commands under the designated GTL button in the SPLCD Software. See Figure 37b below. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 55 SmartPad LCD Page: 55 Figure 37a - MRC88 Toggle Power Programming Figure 37b - SPLCD-MRC88 Zone Toggle Power Programming © 2003 Xantech Corporation...
  • Page 56: Smartpad Lcd 6.4" Video: Video Connection & Programming

    Video Monitor in the Zone if desired. To do this, connect a coax cable to the BNC connection labeled VIDEO OUT on the rear of the panel. and download the latest version of Dragon Drop- © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 57: Transparent Button Overlay: Features & Programming

    3. Select Insert Transparent Button from the pop-up menu. A pop-up menu. GTL page. screen size. pop-up menu. the blank area of the screen and select Insert Object from the pop-up menu. Transparent Button will appear outlined on the screen. © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 57...
  • Page 58 Macro’s to these buttons in the same manner as a standard GTL. (I.e. Assign top right and bottom right buttons as Channel UP/Down or Volume UP/DOWN.) pop-up menu. Add Video Image Template from the pop-up menu. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD Chan UP Chan Down...
  • Page 59 The transparent GTL feature is available for use on ALL versions of the Transparent GTL’s: SmartPad LCD™ Controllers (SPLCD39G, 57G, 64G, and 64V). Transparent GTL’s can be placed anywhere over an object such as a picture used as a backdrop, Volume Bars etc…...
  • Page 60: Mrc88 Emulation Mode: Feature Description & Programming

    SPLCD in the Zone, you must set the MRC88KP Address Jumper to the specific address. MRC88 Software. Note: This is necessary for proper Source Name display when using the MRC88 STATUS function. © 2003 Xantech Corporation SmartPad LCD...
  • Page 61 For example: Assign the 5 Motion control buttons to as Tier 1 PLAY STOP PAUSE etc… In your MRC88 Project program Tier 2 of the PLAY STOP PAUSE etc.. buttons as MENU Navigation buttons and © 2003 Xantech Corporation Name Each Source as it appears in the DragMRC Project.
  • Page 62: Mrc88 Object Programming: Adding Volume Bar, Status Bar Etc

    STATUS Display: Displays Zone Status, Source Icons, and Zone Linking information from the MRC88 INFORMATION Display: Xantech XDT Tuner Feedback display, MUTE and ZONE OFF status, Priority Lockout, etc. Horizontal Bars: Horizontal bar for Volume display or EQ/ Balance level display Vertical Bars: Vertical Bar for Volume display or EQ/Balance display.
  • Page 63: Configuring Splcd In Dragon Drop-Ir Splcd

    Configuring SPLCD in Dragon Drop-IR SPLCD: connected to. Trigger button). APPLY. Hi Volume Level (i.e. place discrete volume level 40 command under button [48] and discrete Volume level 50 under button [10] on the virtual RC68. © 2003 Xantech Corporation Page: 63...
  • Page 64: Importing Custom Backgrounds

    Volume Bar MRC88 from the Xantech Model drop-down menu. on the lower 1/3 of the Volume Bar. Command List Window you should see the command ‘A(Xantech- MRC88)A,A8’ ) the RC68 [48] and [10] commands as shown above.
  • Page 65 2. The image must be saved as a 16Bit 64k color Bitmap Image. 3. Place the image into the desired Style Background folder Note: Background Style Directories are located at C:\Program Files\Xantech\Dragon Drop-IR(SPLCD)\Icons\SPLCD folder as shown below. 4. Re-start Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD) software and select the Style imported to and click on the Backgrounds folder and you should see the imported background.
  • Page 66 Page: 66 SmartPad LCD XANTECH CORPORATIOIN 12950 Bradley Avenue, Sylmar CA 91342-3829 phone 818.362.0353 · fax 818.362.9506 www.xantech.com Part No. 08901480 Rev B 10-28-04 © 2003 Xantech Corporation...

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