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Crestron Isys MTX-3 Operation Manual

2.8” handheld wireless touchpanel featuring infinet ex technology
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  • Page 1 Crestron MTX-3 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel ® Featuring infiNET EX Technology Operations Guide...
  • Page 2 Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the MTX-3 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Use and Safety ..................... 23 Recommended Cleaning.................... 23 Programming Software ......................24 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ..........24 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............. 24 Programming with SIMPL Windows ................ 24 Programming with VisionTools ................27 Uploading and Upgrading......................32 Establishing Communication..................

  • Page 5: Isys™ 2.8" Handheld Wireless Touchpanel Featuring Infinet Ex Technology: Mtx-3

    Whether watching TV, choosing a movie or music title, adjusting room temperature and lighting or checking the security system, the MTX-3 affords a user experience only Crestron can deliver. Features and Functions •...
  • Page 6 Extended Battery Life Instant waking also allows the MTX-3 to be put to sleep within seconds of putting it down, helping to extend its battery life for several days of typical usage on a single charge.
  • Page 7 GUIs that are both eye catching and easy to use. Audio Feedback Customized WAV files can be loaded on the MTX-3 to add dimension to its touchscreen graphics using personalized sounds, button feedback and voice prompts. TableTop Docking Station/Charger Placed on its stylish docking station/charger (MTX-3-DS, included), the MTX-3 sits at the ready, able to be used as a stationary tabletop controller while charging.

  • Page 8: Applications

    Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel Crestron MTX-3 Applications The following diagram illustrates a MTX-3 touchpanel in a system with other infiNET EX devices. MTX-3 in a Simple Network 4 • Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Crestron MTX-3 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel Specifications Specifications for the MTX-3 are listed in the following table. MTX-3 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Touchscreen Display Display Type Transmissive TFT active matrix color LCD Size 2.8 inch (72 mm) diagonal Aspect Ratio 3:4 QVGA (portrait orientation)
  • Page 10 1. Any infiNET EX mesh network device that supports expander functionality will effectively extend the range of the MTX-3 beyond the gateway, provided it is associated with the same gateway as the MTX-3. Most infiNET EX devices do support extender functionality; exceptions include the CHV-TSTATEX, HTT-B10EX and the MTX-3.

  • Page 11: Physical Description

    Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your MTX-3. MTX-3 Physical View (Shown on MTX-3-DS Docking Station/Charger) Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 7 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 12 MTX-3 Overall Dimensions (Front and Side Views) 1.04 in 2.07 in (27 mm) (53 mm) 2.64 in (67 mm) 7.94 in (202 mm) 2.55 in (65 mm) 8 • Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 13 Crestron MTX-3 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel MTX-3-DS Docking Station/Charger Dimensions (Top, Rear, Bottom and Side Views) 1.23 in 2.99 in (32 mm) (76 mm) 6.34 in (161 mm) From (included) DC Power Pack Connectors, Controls & Indicators CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS &...

  • Page 14: Setup

    09 to 0E. The RF ID of the unit, set using the internal setup menu (refer to “RF Setup” which starts on page 14) or in Crestron Toolbox™, must match the RF ID specified in the SIMPL™ Windows program.

  • Page 15: Power

    NOTE: Before using the MTX-3 for the first time, charge its internal battery for at least two hours by placing on the MTX-3-DS docking station/charger. The green LED on the front of the MTX-3 will blink while the battery is charging. Charging is complete when the LED remains on without blinking.

  • Page 16: Battery Calibration

    Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel Crestron MTX-3 NOTE: The MTX-3 can become unresponsive when battery strength is low. Battery Calibration For optimum performance after shipping or any time the unit’s power has been off for an extended period of time, Crestron recommends the following procedure be performed: 1.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Touchpanel

    2. Press hard keys 1, 2, 3, and 4 in sequence twice (i.e. press 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4) within a five second period. For hard key locations, refer to “Push Button Programming” on page 30. Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 13 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 18 NOTE: Once the acquire process has started, the MTX-3 is no longer associated with any gateway. If the acquire fails for any reason, the MTX-3 will not re-associate with the previous gateway; if this occurs, the acquire process should be restarted.
  • Page 19 4. When the acquire process is complete, the “RF Setup” screen will show the gateways EUID, the channel number and RF ID, as shown in the illustration that follows. Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 15 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 20 Settings” screen, with controls for Master Volume and Mute as well as buttons providing access to the Key Click Settings and Wav Settings screens. Touch Back to return to the “Panel Setup Options” screen. “Audio Settings” Screen 16 • Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 21 Touch Wav Settings to display the “Wav Settings” screen, which has controls for Wav Volume and Mute as well as a Play Test Wav button. Touch Back to return to the “Audio Settings” screen. “Wav Settings” Screen Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 17 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 22 From the “Panel Setup Options” screen, touch Standby Setup to display the “Standby Timeouts” screen, which has controls for adjusting standby timeout when the MTX-3 is docked and undocked, as well as a Power Off timeout when the touchpanel is undocked. Touch Back to return to the “Panel Setup Options” screen.
  • Page 23 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel Keypad Test Touch Keypad Test to view the “Keypad Test” screen. Pressing the corresponding button on the MTX-3 will cause its likeness on the screen to light up. Touch Back to return to the “Diagnostics” screen. “Keypad Test” Screen Touch Test From the “Diagnostics”...
  • Page 24 “Diagnostics” screen. NOTE: The field at the bottom of the screen is to be used when under the supervision of a Crestron technical support representative during telephone support. “Battery Diagnostics” Screen Touch Reset Battery Gauge to recalibrate the battery gauge. The “Confirm Reset”...
  • Page 25 Crestron MTX-3 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel Touch Recondition Battery to drain and recondition the MTX-3’s battery. The “Confirm Recondition” screen will appear. “Confirm Recondition” Screen Touch YES, Recondition Battery to start the process. The “Battery Reconditioning” screen will appear. “Battery Reconditioning” Screen...
  • Page 26 LCD Settings From the “Panel Setup Options” screen, touch LCD Settings to enter the “Display Settings” screen, with controls for screen brightness when the MTX-3 is docked and when it is undocked. Lower brightness settings extend battery life. This screen also allows you to turn the Hardkey Wakes LCD option On or Off.

  • Page 27: General Use And Safety

    Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid getting moisture beneath the bezels. Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 23 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...

  • Page 28: Programming Software

    Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron Web site. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.
  • Page 29 Crestron MTX-3 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel Locating the CEN-RFGW-EX in the Device Library Locating the MTX-3 in the Device Library Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 25 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 30 RF ID as shown in the following illustration. C2Net Device, Slot 8 2. If additional MTX-3 devices are to be added, repeat step 1 for each device. Each MTX-3 is assigned a different RF ID number as it is added.

  • Page 31: Programming With Visiontools

    There are no special programming requirements to use the functions of the MTX-3 in a room control system. Multi-Mode Objects...
  • Page 32 Pre-recorded WAV files for voice prompts and responses are available from Crestron. These files can be stored into and programmed for use in the touchpanel directly or may be edited with the Sound Recorder. For example, the individual files can be combined to create custom messages.
  • Page 33 Properties” windows in VT-Pro-e. Refer to the following illustrations. VT Pro-e “Page Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection VT Pro-e “Image Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 29 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...

  • Page 34: Multibyte International Characters

    You can enter Chinese characters or numbers in separate strings or you can pad each number with “\x00” to make it multibyte and then combine it with Chinese characters in the same string. 30 • Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 35 Windows XP, Vista and 7 are available in many international languages and add-on software is available for other versions of Windows. Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 31 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...

  • Page 36: Uploading And Upgrading

    Establish communication between the PC and the control system as described in the latest version of the 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256). NOTE: A USB connection between the PC and the MTX-3 is required to load projects or firmware.

  • Page 37: Programs, Projects And Firmware

    MTX-3 Crestron Toolbox The COMPUTER port on the MTX-3 connects to the USB port on the PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable: 1. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the expected communication protocol (USB).

  • Page 38: Problem Solving

    Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number. List of Related Reference Documents...

  • Page 39: Further Inquiries

    Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876]. You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

  • Page 40: Software License Agreement

    This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by an authorized officer of Crestron. Updates may be licensed to You by Crestron with additional or different terms. This is the entire agreement between Crestron and You relating to the Software and it supersedes any prior representations, discussions, undertakings, communications or advertising relating to the Software.
  • Page 41 “applets” incorporated into the Software), the accompanying media and printed materials and any copies of the Software are owned by Crestron or its suppliers. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

  • Page 42: Return And Warranty Policies

    Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty, if any. CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification or improper installation procedures.
  • Page 43 Crestron MTX-3 Isys™ 2.8” Handheld WirelessTouchpanel This page is intentionally left blank. Isys™ 2.8” Handheld Wireless Touchpanel: MTX-3 • 39 Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B...
  • Page 44 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Operations Guide – DOC. 7066B 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2028767) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 12.10 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.

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