SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS ... 14 INSTALLATION... 14 Back Box Mounting Instructions ... 14 SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS... 16 POWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING... 16 Power Supply Wiring ... 17 IR Wiring... 17 External IR Input Wiring... 18 MRC CONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING...
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LEARNING IR COMMANDS (CREATING PALETTE FILES) ... 43 Built-In IR Code Library... 43 TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE IR LIBRARY... 44 IMPORTING XANTECH LEGACY IR PALETTE FILES... 45 Learning IR Commands (XIR2) ... 45 Finding the Optimal Positioning of the Teaching Remote ...45 Using the Palette Editor ...46...
As with the previous models of SmartPad Keypads, these new touchpanels 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 touchpanels also have the ability to receive and transmit RS232 commands for a wide range of control options.
Simply connecting a power supply and then connecting the SmartPad LCD outputs to any standard Xantech IR bus, makes a complete IR Repeater System. By adding the optional RS422232 converter, you can literally control almost any Audio Video or Home Automation component. The SmartPad LCD or SPLCD is also directly compatible with the MRC-88 Whole-house Audio Video Entertainment System.
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’...
17. 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).
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12VDC STATUS output from SPLCD to remote device. (Universal Dragon required to configure terminal as a Status Input or Status Output). d. IR BUS Pin: IR Output from SPLCD connects to a Xantech Connecting Block (SPLCDCB100, 789-44, 791-44, CB60 etc.) Can drive a single emitter up to 2000’ on 18AWG.
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 address each of these wiring configurations.
Xantech Model# SPLCDPS1 is a 16VDC Power Supply @ 1.5A that can power for one SPLCD. • Xantech Model# SPLCDPS4 is a 16V DC Power Supply @ 3.12A that can power up to four SPLCD’s. Power Supply With a Connecting Block 1.
Connect either terminal to the GND of the external IR Receiver. • IR Input: Connect to the IR Output of an IR Receiver such as Xantech 780, 291, 480, 490 Series or other compatible device. Pull 3-conductor 18-24AWG stranded non-shielded wire (4-Conductor if using the Status line) from the SPLCD location to the IR Receiver location.
1. Using CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors in a pin to pin configuration, connect the Serial Port on the SPLCD Rear Panel to the Serial Port on a Xantech RS422232. (Figure 10) NOTE 1: The RS422232 Converter (sold separately) and a 12VDC Power Supply (Xantech model 781ERGPS) should be located within 30ft of the RS232 device to be controlled.
IR In Zone allows connection of emitters directly to the SPLCD to control components in the same general area as the SPLCD. 1. Cut the 3.5mm mini plug off the end of a Xantech IR emitter. 2. Connect the IR OUT Terminal on the SPLCD Rear Panel to the white stripe wire on the emitter wire and connect the GND Terminal to the black wire on the emitter cable, using the included 2-conductor screw- type Removable Connector.
Install Universal Dragon Drop-IR 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".
Figure 14 – Who Am I/SPLCD 1. Connect the included DB9 Programming Cable (Xantech P/N 05913778) to a Serial Port on the PC and to the RS232 COM Port on the SPLCD Front Panel or connect the included USB A-Type to mini USB plug Cable to a USB Port on the PC and to the USB COM Port on the SPLCD Front Panel.
SPLCD is connected to the computer’s COM or USB Port). 2. In the Favorites Menu, select Xantech Firmware Page. This will load the Xantech Firmware Updates Page in the web browser. This step and the following steps cannot be completed without an Internet connection.
Use a blank GTL for Source or Function GTL’s not found in the Library. If a particular Button Style is not available in the Graphics Library as a blank, please logon to the Xantech Forum at www.xantech.com/forum/ to post button requests and we will try to accommodate those requests as part of our ongoing product development effort.
2. Click Apply. To make changes permanent, in the File Menu, select Save. Bank Tracking This setting will assign a Xantech Bank Tracking Command to a Source GTL as is standard on all Xantech Keypad Source Buttons. This command will output from the SPLCD when the assigned Source Button is pressed and change any other Xantech Keypads connected in parallel (IR) or daisy chained (RS485), and configured with the same Bank Tracking Command to the selected source.
3. The Save As Window will appear. Navigate to where you would like to Save Pages. (Creating a New Folder called Pages within the Projects Folder [C:\Program Files\Xantech\Universal Dragon\Projects] is convenient for keeping Pages and Projects in one place.) Click Save.
IMPORTING XANTECH LEGACY IR PALETTE FILES If you have worked with previous versions of Xantech Dragon Drop-IR Programming Software, the IR Palette Files (.pal and .bci) can be imported into Universal Dragon for IR programming when the command files are not found in the Universal Dragon IR Library.
GETTING SOURCE COMMANDS FROM THE INTERNET Xantech.com One Internet source for commands is the Xantech Web Site. The XIST (Xantech Integrated System Technology) Code Library provides an extensive resource of RS232 Commands that are formatted specifically for use with Universal Dragon. The XIST Command and Documentation Matrix includes the RS232 Command Groups, in addition to manufacturer documentation for protocol and connectivity.
(Base Unit “Who Am I”) before continuing. 1. Connect the Serial Port on the SPLCD Rear Panel (Figure 3 Item 20) to a Xantech RS232422 Converter (not included). Connect the RS232 Port on the RS232422 to the appropriate port on the component or device of the commands to be tested.
File Size The Maximum file size for a SPLCD Project is 3MB for SPLCD39G. SPLCD64G/V prior to Serial Number 071118 max file size is 32MB. SPLCD64G/V Serial Number 071119 and higher max file size is 1GB.
IR Commands, Internal SPLCD Controller Commands, and RS232 commands. This means a basic programmable remote can trigger any command (IR, RS232 or Xantech ‘Internal Commands’) to communicate with all devices connected to the SPLCD. A total of 55 Macro’s can be triggered in this fashion.
Item 19). This requires the use of a RC68X Handheld Programmer (sold separately) or Universal Dragon Software (Xantech programmable devices only). NOTE: The programming in the following sections requires use of Xantech RC68 Commands to trigger Macro Sequences from the SPLCD. Non-Xantech branded remotes, keypads and other controllers will need to be programmed with RC68 Commands that are generated by either a RC68+ or RC68X.
Figure 44 – URC-2 RC68 Macro Trigger Programming RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR The SPLCD Touch Screen Controller has the ability to receive specific Xantech RS232 ASCII strings and associate them to individual IR Commands or IR Macro Sequences to control any number of IR controlled devices.
By assigning discrete Bank Track Codes to each Source Button, the SPLCD can work in conjunction with accompanying learning hand held remotes (similar to Xantech Model URC-2P/B) or other Xantech Keypads or SPLCD panels in the same zone. When a source is changed on the accompanying hand held remote (or another SPLCD panel), the Source Pages on all keypads will change to remain in sync with the current Source selection.
RS232 Tab. This will display all of the configurable RS232 settings for the Serial Port. (Figure 51) NOTE: The Serial Port on the SPLCD Rear Panel is a RS422 Port. Use of this Port requires a Xantech RS422232 Converter or a RS2321X8 Router and a 781ERGPS Power Supply to communicate with RS232 controlled devices.
RS232. Default settings for all are shown above in Figure 51. If controlling a Xantech XDT Tuner or XMUSIC Server, select the appropriate Driver from the pull-down, when configuring the associated Port.
1. Connect one end of the CAT5 to the appropriate Zone Keypad Terminal on the MRC88 Rear Panel and the other end to the Controller Terminal on the SPLCD Rear Panel. 2. Connect a 16V DC Power (Xantech Part # SPLCDPS1) directly to the IR Bus +16V DC and GND Terminals on the SPLCD Rear Panel.
Information displayed on a MRC88KP. Objects that can be placed are: • STATUS DISPLAY: Displays Zone Status, Source Icons, and Zone Linking Information. • INFORMATION DISPLAY: Displays Xantech XDT Tuner Metadata, Mute, Zone OFF, Priority Lockout Status, etc. • HORIZONTAL BARS: Horizontal Bars display Zone Volume, EQ or Balance Level.
Assigning the Proper RC68 IR Codes to the Transparent GTL’s 1. In the Palette Editor Window click the RC68 Tab. 2. Click the Options Tab on the Virtual RC68 Palette and choose MRC88 from the Xantech Model drop- down. 3. Click the RC68 Remote Tab on the Virtual RC68.
6. In the RC68 Command Window click the Options Tab. 7. In the Xantech Model block, select MRC44 and verify the Code Group setting is the same as that of the MRC44 (Default Code Group = 48). Click the Palette TAB to return to the RC68 Palette.
FIRMWARE NOTE: In order to utilize all SPLCD64V Features, the unit must be configured with Firmware Version 1.29 or above. (The SPLCD64V can be programmed with Xantech Dragon Drop-IR (SPLCD) Version 1.2.0 or higher, but downloading Universal Dragon from www.xantech.com...
Background will need to be imported. Importing Pictures as Custom Backgrounds NOTE: This is best performed on the SPLCD64G and SPLCD64V units due to increased screen resolution (640x480). The TS57G and SPLCD39G have screen resolutions of (320x240). To import user-defined BMP or PNG images for use as Custom Backgrounds: 1.
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