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Installation and User Guide
LCD TouchPanel (924)

Product description

Thank you for choosing a Helvar product, and welcome
to our growing family of customers around the world.
By choosing Helvar, you have invested in great value
technology that we hope you will enjoy using for many
years. This guide is designed to help you get the most from
your TouchPanel. Here you will learn about its features,
its operation and maintenance. To learn about TouchPanel
installation and wiring, see the installation leaflet
(document 7860140, supplied with this product).
Menus and controls
To learn how to use the on-screen
menus and controls, see section 2.
To learn how to change screen
content, see section 8.
Bezel
To learn about care and
cleaning the bezel and
screen, see section 18.
Remote control
To learn how to configure
TouchPanel for use with a
remote control, see section 11.
Helvar | Data is subject to change without notice.
TouchPanel requires some configuration
before it can be used for the first time. To
learn more, see section 3.
To learn about your lighting system, and how
TouchPanel works with it, see section 21.
This is highly recommended if you intend to
customize TouchPanel's operation.
Touch-sensitive screen
To learn how to use the touch
screen, see section 1.1
Backlight
To learn about using and
configuring the backlight, see
section 17.
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  • Page 1: Product Description

    Installation and User Guide LCD TouchPanel (924) Product description Thank you for choosing a Helvar product, and welcome TouchPanel requires some configuration to our growing family of customers around the world. before it can be used for the first time. To By choosing Helvar, you have invested in great value learn more, see section 3.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Switching ON for the first time 4. Recommendations for configuring 5. Setting up Loads and Groups 6. Setting Up Scenes 7. DIGIDIM Controls 8. Setting Up Screens 9. Automating the TouchPanel 10. Automating TouchPanel with Sequences and Cycles 11. Configuring a Remote Control 12.

  • Page 3: Key To Symbols Used In This Guide

    Key to symbols used in this guide Master Panel A section with this symbol beside the heading applies to TouchPanel in Master Panel mode. Toolbox Slave A section with this symbol beside the heading applies to TouchPanel in Toolbox Slave Panel mode. Workshop Slave A section with this symbol beside the heading applies to TouchPanel in Workshop Slave mode.

  • Page 4: Do's And Don'ts

    1. Do’s and Don’ts TouchPanel uses a touch- You can also control the lighting with sensitive screen designed the Remote Control Handset (available for use with your fingertip or separately). a stylus. To select an item on the screen, press once on the item, using gentle pressure.

  • Page 5: Using Screens And Menus

    2. Using Screens and Menus Everything you can do with TouchPanel involves using its system of Screens and Menus. This section explains what Screens and Menus are, what the various elements are and what they do, and explains how to use the Configuration menus and Pop up menu together.
  • Page 6 2.2 About Configuration menus and the Pop Up menu These are text menus used to configure and customize TouchPanel, configure lighting scenes, configure Scheduled Events, and customize the look and content of Screens. Title and advice Area Shows the title of the current menu, or advice for you to follow.
  • Page 7 2.3 Accessing Configuration menus Press the Hotspot in the lower-right corner of the screen for at least four seconds. Type in the password and press Press The Main Menu will appear. To learn about password protection, see Section 15. When you have entered a valid password, features protected by the password can be used until the password expires. The password expires if you return to a Screen, and do not return to the Configuration menus within 20 seconds.
  • Page 8 2.5 Using Configuration menus and Pop Up menu The Configuration menus and Pop up menu are used together to perform many different tasks. Normally you press an item to select it but, sometimes the Pop up menu is made available when an item can have an action performed on it. To perform an action on an item, select the action from the Pop up menu, and then press the item on which you want to perform the action.

  • Page 9: Switching On For The First Time

    3. Switching ON for the first time TouchPanel requires some configuration before it can be used. The configuration process is a once-only process that starts automatically when TouchPanel is switched on, unless the configuration process has been completed previously. Once the mode of operation has been set, you can only change it by resetting TouchPanel to factory defaults. To learn how to do this, see section 14.
  • Page 10 Master Panel mode: In Master Panel (MP) mode, TouchPanel can be independently configured and control all aspects of the lighting system. Only one TouchPanel is allowed in MP mode. DALI/Digidim and Imagine (S-DIM) devices are simultaneously supported in MP mode.

  • Page 11: Recommendations For Configuring

    5.6. 3. Edit Scenes Edit each scene as required. To learn more, see section 6.1. 4. Edit Digidim Controls Yes Assign all Controls to relevant Groups and functions to buttons. To learn more, see section 7.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Loads And Groups

    5. Setting up Loads and Groups In Master Panel mode TouchPanel detects the presence of loads automatically and can work with them immediately, but it is usually easier for you to work with loads once you have given them meaningful names, and organised them into groups. This chapter explains how to set up, name and group loads.
  • Page 13 5.3 Load Quantity Limits TouchPanel can work with Imagine, and/or DALI/ Digidim loads. When in Master Panel mode, TouchPanel can work with up to 64 Imagine channels and/or 63 DALI/Digidim channels. DALI and Digidim loads are addressed automatically, so you do not need to set these addresses.
  • Page 14 5.5 Renaming a Load It can be useful to rename each load to indicate its purpose or location, and to make it easier to identify each load later. 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display a list of discovered Loads. to view the Pop up Menu.
  • Page 15 5.7 Edit Load Properties 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display a list of discovered Loads. to view the Pop up Menu. to enter edit mode. The load level display shows the groups to which each load belongs. 5.
  • Page 16 5.9 Deleting a Missing Load Levels are normally set by calling a scene that sets the required levels, but you can also set the level for individual loads manually. 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display a list of discovered Loads. to display the Pop Up Menu.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Scenes

    6. Setting Up Scenes A scene is an arrangement of lighting levels. When a scene command is directed at a Group, usually all loads in the Group will change their level accordingly. If a scene command is Broadcast, usually all loads in the system will change their level accordingly.
  • Page 18 6.1 Setting Up Scenes Before setting up Scenes, you should assign the Loads to Groups. To learn more about Groups, see section 5. 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Edit Scenes menu. 3. Select the Group containing the loads you want to edit. 4.

  • Page 19: Digidim Controls

    7. DIGIDIM Controls TouchPanel can recognise Digidim Controls that are present in the lighting system. View information about each control, find out if a control is missing, and to configure and rename controls. To learn how to refresh the Controls list, see section 13.1.
  • Page 20 PIR (for Multisensor 312 only). to save the changes to Advanced Settings and to save the changes. 7.4 Editing Digidim Control Subdevice Properties (buttons, infrared, analogue inputs and digital inputs) 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Controls menu.
  • Page 21 Not Used. The button will have no function to set a fade time. This is the time taken to fade the lights to the selected scene. Only applies to scene recall functions in Digidim modes. to display the Advanced Options menu. Choose one of the following settings: to select a scene to call or store.
  • Page 22 Linear mode is best for Imagine dimmers. to save changes. 7.6 Editing Digidim Control Subdevice Properties (Multisensor 312 PIR) The PIR sensor is configured in the same way as a button, but with the addition of special features for Multisensor 312. To learn how to configure the PIR sensor, see section 7.3.10.
  • Page 23 Advanced Options menu. To learn more about the Advanced Options, see section 7.4.12. to save the changes. 7.7 Editing Digidim Control Subdevice Properties (Rotary 100) 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Controls menu.
  • Page 24 7.8 Deleting a missing Digidim control 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Controls menu. to display the Pop Up menu. to enter Delete mode, and then from the list choose the Control you want to delete. The Control will be shown in RED.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Screens

    8. Setting Up Screens A Screen is a collection of buttons, shapes, clock, captions and background picture or colour, customized to suit your needs. Screen customization allows you add new buttons, arrange them however you wish, assign actions to them, and even use Themes to change the way they look.
  • Page 26 Each box represents a Screen, and each line indicates a link to another Screen. The Default Screen provides common scenes, such as scenes to switch all lights on or off, plus a link to Areas, which contains links to other Screens relating to each part of the nightclub.
  • Page 27 8.3 Editing Screen properties Screen properties allow you to change the Layout and Theme or background of a Screen, and change the Group to which its buttons belong. 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Screens menu. to display the Pop up menu.
  • Page 28 8.4 Deleting a Screen 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Screens menu. to display the Pop Up menu. to enter Delete mode, 5. Select the screen to be deleted. to delete the highlighted screen 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete more Screens, or to exit Delete mode.
  • Page 29 8.6 Moving Controls The controls on a Screen can be arranged to suit your needs. For example, it is usual to arrange scene buttons into one or more columns; arrange the modifier buttons to one side of the screen, one above the other, and to position the Off button near the bottom-right of the screen.
  • Page 30 The exact Fade Time depends on the type of load to which it is sent. For Imagine loads the Fade Time is exact, but for DALI and DIGIDIM loads it is rounded down to one of the following Fade Times: 0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.4, 2.0, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8.0, 11, 16, 23, 32, 45, 64, and 90 seconds.
  • Page 31 to display the customize Button Appearance Settings screen. Choose one of the following options: to choose a style for the button. This will override the button style from the Theme. to adjust the text justification of the button (clock and label controls do not allow this). to choose a colour for the button caption.
  • Page 32 8.10 Mapping Keys It is possible to map the TouchPanel addresses and keys to mirror the Designer software to emulate key presses. Please see RS232 AV Interface to 910/920 Router User Guide (D004457) for further information. Map the addresses via the Screens menu as opposed to at button level. This is because all address edits made at screen level will apply to the lower button level –...

  • Page 33: Automating The Touchpanel

    9. Automating the TouchPanel TouchPanel can automate the lighting by recalling scenes or linking to Screens at regular daily or weekly intervals. It does this by using Scheduled Events. Here are some examples of common ways you can use Scheduled Events: Calling a scene at a specific day and time Calling a scene at a specific time is the most commonly used Scheduled Event, as it allows you to automate lighting changes to suit your daily/weekly routines.
  • Page 34 9.3 Editing a Scheduled Event 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Scheduled Events menu. 3. Select the Scheduled Event to edit. to set the trigger time (only available for Scene Recall function). Choose one of the following settings: to set a time.

  • Page 35: Automating Touchpanel With Sequences And Cycles

    10. Automating TouchPanel with Sequences and Cycles Note: Unavailable with Designer Slave Mode A Sequence allows you to execute a range of scenes automatically, by making connections between them called Links. Each Link defines how long the scene associated with it will remain in use before the next scene is executed, and the fade time that will be used for the transition.
  • Page 36 10.1 Sequences and Cycles Quick Reference The icons shown below are used when editing a Sequence or Cycle. They help to identify the start, middle and end of a Sequence. The first Link in a Sequence. A Link in the middle of a Sequence, or any Link in a Cycle. The last Link in a Sequence.
  • Page 37 10.3 Editing a Sequence or Cycle 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Sequences and Cycles menu. Select the Sequence or Cycle to edit. 3. Select a Link to edit. to rename the Link. The first Link name is also used as the name for Sequence or Cycle. to set the Link Duration.
  • Page 38 10.4 Adding a Link to a Sequence or Cycle 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Sequences and Cycles menu. Select the Sequence or Cycle you want to add a Link to. 3. Select the Link that you want to be executed before the Link you are about to add. The existing Link will be opened for editing.

  • Page 39: Configuring A Remote Control

    11. Configuring a Remote Control TouchPanel can be controlled (though not configured) via an infrared remote control. You can use Helvar Remote Control 303 (shown) or a compatible “learning” unit that uses the Philips RC5 standard infrared protocol. Scene Selector Buttons Modify Up Selects a scene.
  • Page 40 11.2 Renaming a Remote Control 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Options menu. to display the Remote Control menu. to view the Pop Up menu. and then select the remote control you want to rename. and then type in a new name for the remote control. to save the changes.

  • Page 41: Backing Up And Restoring

    12. Backing Up And Restoring All information stored in TouchPanel can be backed up to a computer, via a USB connection. Backed up information can also be restored, to the same TouchPanel or others, by the same means. To use TouchPanel Backup you will need a computer with a USB port to connect the computer to TouchPanel. A suitable USB cable is included with TouchPanel.
  • Page 42 12.2 Connecting a computer to the USB port Ensure the software has been installed (see step 12.1) Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into one of the side recesses of TouchPanel, and then twist the screwdriver gently to lever off the bezel. With the bezel loosened, remove Panel by hand.
  • Page 43 12.4 Restoring TouchPanel It is usual for each TouchPanel in a lighting system to have different content. For this reason, each backup also records the serial number of the TouchPanel from which it has been made. If you attempt to restore the backup to a different TouchPanel, you will be warned about the mismatched serial numbers as a precaution, though you may continue with the restore.
  • Page 44 12.5 Backup and Restore Status In TouchPanel Backup the following graphics indicate the status of the connection and communication with TouchPanel. The USB cable is not connected between the computer and TouchPanel. The USB cable has been connected between the computer and TouchPanel, but TouchPanel Backup has not yet established communication with TouchPanel.

  • Page 45: Refreshing And Discovering Devices

    13. Refreshing and discovering devices Refresh may be necessary if Digidim or DALI devices are added or removed without re-powering TouchPanel. You can do this by using the Refresh Devices feature. TouchPanel looks for new and existing devices, and then updates the list of devices that you can see in the Loads and Controls menus.

  • Page 46: Resetting To Factory Defaults

    14. Resetting to Factory Defaults This procedure returns TouchPanel to its factory settings. After resetting TouchPanel, the next time you switch it on, it will behave as if it is being switched on for the first time. This procedure will cause all settings stored in TouchPanel to be lost, including Screens, Groups, Scenes, Scheduled Events, Sequences and Cycles.

  • Page 47: Password Protection

    15. Password Protection TouchPanel has many configuration options that affect how it will work with the lighting system. All these features are accessed via the Hotspot. To prevent accidental or unauthorised access, the Hotspot is protected by a password. Each TouchPanel can have a separate password.

  • Page 48: Setting The Time, Date, Location And Language

    16. Setting the Time, Date, Location and Language TouchPanel has a built-in clock and perpetual calendar that recognises leap years automatically. The clock and calendar are used by the Scheduler to determine when to trigger scheduled events. The time and date can be displayed on a Screen by adding a Clock control.
  • Page 49 16.2 Setting the Date and Time 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Options menu. to display the Set Date And Time menu. to set the date and time. to enable or disable Daylight Saving (also known as Summer Time). to save the changes.

  • Page 50: Setting The Backlight

    17. Setting the Backlight TouchPanel’s screen is backlit so that you can see it in low lighting conditions. When TouchPanel is not being used, the backlight level can be set to dim automatically so that it is not intrusive. So that you can see TouchPanel’s controls when you need them, when the backlight has dimmed, touch the screen once to brighten the backlight.

  • Page 51: Cleaning

    18. Cleaning TouchPanel’s touch-sensitive screen will respond to any touch, so you should enter its cleaning mode before cleaning it. This mode switches off the screens touch-sensitive features for 20 seconds so you can clean the screen without inadvertently affecting the lights or selecting on-screen menu items. This is the only Pop up menu feature that is not protected by the password.

  • Page 52: Calibrating The Screen

    18.2 Using Cleaning Mode while in Editing Mode 1. From Main Menu select the following: to display the Options menu. to display the More Options menu. to enter Cleaning mode. 5. A 20-second countdown will be shown on the screen. The screen will not respond to touch until the countdown has ended.

  • Page 53: Problems And Solutions

    (check cables), or it may be that the control is one that Helvar has developed since this version of TouchPanel was assembled. If this is the case, a software update may be available, which provides support for this control. Contact your supplier for assistance. To learn about Digidim Controls, see section 7.
  • Page 54 20.1 Helvar Customer Support Helvar has representatives in 49 countries, which can provide support in your local language. For information about Helvar support facilities in your country, see the Helvar website at www.helvar.com. Helvar Regional Support with a Service Agreement Helvar provides a range of support services that give you access to our technical expertise.

  • Page 55: About The Lighting System

    This guide provides an introduction to lighting and Digidim, so that you can use TouchPanel effectively. To learn more about these subjects, see Digidim Lighting Control Designing, Specifying and Installing (Document 7860038 (available separately).
  • Page 56 21.3 About Lighting Scenes In simple terms, a scene is an arrangement of lighting that suits a particular purpose. For example, a dining room may need practical lighting when holding a meeting there, atmospheric lighting when dining or entertaining, other lighting for presentation purposes and, of course, occasionally no lighting at all.

  • Page 57: Icon Quick Reference

    22. Icon Quick Reference Accept Changes Colour picker Pop up menu Time Zone hotspot Cancel changes Change screen Configuration Location background picture menus Add mode Change button Options menu Region appearance Properties mode Button control Other functions Locale menu Delete mode Clock control Temperature/ Language...

  • Page 58: Technical Data

    EN 61547 Safety: EN 60950–1 Environment: Complies with WEEE and RoHS directives Software System: Helvar DIGIDIM or standalone system Software: Helvar Designer and Touch-Panel DALI addresses: See TouchPanel user manual Helvar 924 LCD TouchPanel: Installation and User Guide Doc. 7860137,...

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