Crestron TPS-6X Series ® Isys 5.
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the TPS-6X Series 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.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Contents Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens: TPS-6X Series 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 2 Specifications ..............................................................................................................
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens: TPS-6X Series Introduction The Isys® TPS-6X Wireless Touch Screens deliver high end style and performance in a very versatile, ergonomic design. With its sleek and innovative desktop docking station, the TPS-6X goes effortlessly from wired tabletop use to fully handheld wireless operation.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens The TPS-6X is available in nine different models.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Isys Color Touch Screen The TPS-6X provides a wide open canvas for the creation of custom control screens tailored to each unique application. Its brilliant 5.7” active matrix display and powerful Isys engine combine to produce stunning 16-bit color graphics with extreme versatility and lightning fast performance.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series TableTop Tilt Docking Station Placing the touch screen onto the TPS-6X-DS Docking Station1 converts it to a stylish tilt touch screen, providing wired communications and video capability while charging the touch screen’s internal battery.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Specifications Specifications for the TPS-6X are listed in the following table. TPS-6X Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Touch Screen Display Display Type TFT Active matrix color LCD Size 5.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens TPS-6X Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION Weight DETAILS 1.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series 9. Combined height of the TPS-6X touch screen docked is 6.21 in (158 mm) maximum on a TPS-6X-DS or TPS-6XNL-DS docking station and 3.30 in (84 mm) on a TPS-6X-DS-LP. NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the Web site are for authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIPs) only. New users must register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site).
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens TPS-6X Overall Dimensions (Front and Side Views) 8.08 in (206 mm) 5.60 in (143 mm) 1.57 in (40 mm) 4.51 in (115 mm) 1.07 in (28 mm) 3.38 in (86 mm) 5.10 in (130 mm) TPS-6X Overall Dimensions (Rear View) 7.02 in (179 mm) 4.37 in (111 mm) 1 2 TPS-6X (Top View) 3 Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C 4 Isys 5.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Setup Network Wiring When wiring the Cresnet or Ethernet network, consider the following: • Use Crestron Certified Wire. • Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. • Provide sufficient power to the system. CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators).
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens • Crestron TPS-6X Series Each device using IP to communicate with a control system must have a unique IP ID. RF ID Every TPS-6X communicating via RF with a Crestron control system through a CEN(I)-ERFGW-POE gateway or directly with an MC2W control system, requires a unique RF ID. The RF ID is a two-digit hexadecimal number that can range from 03 to 12.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens If a project is running, the MAIN MENU can be accessed using one of two methods: via the trigger keys on the top of the touch screen or via Crestron Toolbox. Via the Trigger Keys Via Crestron Toolbox 1. Press and hold the right trigger key on the top of the touch screen and at the same time, touch the upper right corner of the screen. 2. Continue holding the right trigger key and touching the upper right corner of the screen.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series CALIBRATION MENU Touch the Touch Screen Calibration button to enter the CALIBRATION MENU. CALIBRATION MENU Touch Perform Calibration. The message “Touch Upper Left +” appears centered on the panel with a crosshair in the upper left corner. Touch the center of the crosshair in the corner of the screen to initiate calibration. Another message, “Touch Upper Right +”, appears with a crosshair in the correct corner.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens SETUP To enter the “SETUP MODE” menu, touch Setup on the MAIN MENU. “SETUP MODE” Menu The “SETUP MODE” menu offers a series of buttons which open additional menus and screens that are detailed in subsequent paragraphs. After setup parameters have been selected, touch RETURN to go to the previous menu. When all setup parameters have been selected, touch RETURN repeatedly to go back to the MAIN MENU.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens NOTE: The TPS-6X determines that it is “docked” by the presence of power. The indicator only shows it as DOCKED (and video is only available) when it is connected to a TPS-6X-IMCW Interface Module (included) that is receiving power. The FIRMWARE section displays the firmware version, date and time of the firmware build and the touch screen serial number. AUDIO From the “SETUP MODE” menu, touch AUDIO to enter the “AUDIO SETUP” screen.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens VIDEO From the “SETUP MODE” menu, touch VIDEO to enter the “VIDEO SETUP” screen. “VIDEO SETUP” Screen The “VIDEO SETUP” screen offers a series of buttons that adjust video Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Translucency. The Restore Default Color Settings button returns all of these controls to their factory defaults. Refer to the following table for additional “VIDEO SETUP” screen details.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series “VIDEO SETUP” Screen (Full Screen View) The Hide Controls button removes the Restore Default Color Settings button and the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Translucency controls from the screen. Touch Return to go back to the “VIDEO SETUP” screen. After video parameters have been set, touch RETURN to go back to the “SETUP MODE” menu or MAIN MENU. COMM From the “SETUP MODE” menu, touch COMM to enter the “COMMUNICATIONS” menu.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens The TPS-6X has three independent means of connecting to a control system: in the Ethernet, Cresnet and Radio (RF).
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series IP TABLE EDITOR (HOSTNAME) To add an IP address (or hostname), use the DN and UP buttons to select the CIP ID. Then use the numeric keypad on the screen for IP address entry or touch HOSTNAME to switch to the alphanumeric keypad. When both the CIP ID and IP address (or hostname) have been entered, touch ADD IP to add the entry to the list.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens ETHERNET Touch ETHERNET to enter the “ETHERNET SETUP” menu. “ETHERNET SETUP” Menu The “ETHERNET SETUP” menu offers a series of buttons which open additional menus and screens that are detailed in subsequent paragraphs. After Ethernet parameters have been selected, touch RETURN to go to the previous menu. When all parameters have been selected, touch RETURN repeatedly to go back to the “SETUP MODE” menu or the MAIN MENU.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Touch IP Address to enter the “STATIC IP SETTINGS” menu, as shown in the following illustration. “ETHERNET SETUP” (STATIC IP SETTINGS) Menu From the “STATIC IP SETTINGS” menu, touch the Edit buttons to enter the menus that allow setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Router, as shown in the following illustrations. + and – buttons on each menu are provided for setting the numbers. In each case, touch RETURN to go back to the previous menu.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens “ETHERNET SETUP” (EDIT SUBNET MASK) Menu “ETHERNET SETUP” (EDIT DEFAULT ROUTER) Menu From the main “ETHERNET SETUP” menu, in the Static IP Settings section, touch DNS Servers to enter the “STATIC DNS SETTINGS” menu, as shown in the following illustration. Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C Isys 5.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series “ETHERNET SETUP” (STATIC DNS SETTINGS) Menu From the “STATIC DNS SETTINGS” menu, touch the Edit buttons to enter the menus that allow setting the Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, Primary WINS and Secondary WINS, as shown in the following illustrations. + and – buttons on each menu are provided for setting the numbers. In each case, touch RETURN to go back to the previous menu. “ETHERNET SETUP” (EDIT PRIMARY DNS) Menu 24 • Isys 5.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens “ETHERNET SETUP” (EDIT SECONDARY DNS) Menu “ETHERNET SETUP” (EDIT PRIMARYARY WINS) Menu “ETHERNET SETUP” (EDIT SECONDARY WINS) Menu Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C Isys 5.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series When all settings have been entered, touch RETURN to go back to the main “ETHERNET SETUP” menu and touch Reboot required for setting to take effect. Reboot Now. WIRELESS Touch WIRELESS to enter the “WIRELESS SETUP” menu. “WIRELESS SETUP” Menu The “WIRELESS SETUP” menu displays RF connection status, signal strength, gateway name and UID, RF channel and RF power settings. – and + controls are provided to set the RF ID and IR ID.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens To check the quality of the link status, from the MAIN MENU, touch Diagnostics to open the “DIAGNOSTICS” menu (refer to “DIAGNOSTICS” on page 35). On the “DIAGNOSTICS” menu, touch WIRELESS, then touch Link Quality. The screen displays the Received Signal Strength at Panel and Received Signal Strength at Gateway meters, as shown in the following illustration.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series The manual configuration menu also has buttons to turn RF Roaming ON or OFF and for ROAMING SETUP. The TPS-6X can be used with multiple CEN(I)-ERFGW-POE gateways to create a wireless roaming network. NOTE: By default, roaming is disabled in both the TPS-6X and CEN(I)-ERFGW-POE and must be enabled in both devices. On the CEN(I)-ERFGW-POE, enable roaming by using the following procedure: 1.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens “WIRELESS SETUP” Menu (Shown in Roaming Setup Configuration) Up to eight CEN(I)-ERFGW-POE gateways can be acquired by a TPS-6X. To acquire multiple gateways, put all the gateways in Acquire mode. Then follow the steps below: 1. Select the appropriate gateway index by touching one of the buttons marked GW 1 through GW 8 on the left side of the roaming setup menu. 2. Touch ACQUIRE START.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series “WIRELESS SETUP” Menu (Showing All Gateway UIDs) Touch See All GW UIDs again to turn off the UID display and return to the screen shown on page 29. To remove an acquired gateway from the list, select the appropriate index for that gateway (GW 1 through GW 8) and touch Remove Selected GW. A CONFIRM GATEWAY REMOVE message appears, as shown in the illustration that follows.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens CRESNET Touch CRESNET to enter the “CRESNET SETUP” menu. “CRESNET SETUP” Menu The “CRENSET SETUP” menu has – and + controls to set the Cresnet ID and a Connection Status indicator to show when the Cresnet connection is active. Touch RETURN to go back to the main “COMMUNICATIONS” menu. After communications parameters have been set, touch RETURN to go back to the ‘SETUP MODE” menu or MAIN MENU.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series System Messages, which display gateway or control system disconnect warnings and Display on from Hardkey, which causes the display to turn on along with the touch screen at the press of any key on the front of the touch screen. NOTE: Disabling System Messages does not prevent a warning message in the event of a low battery condition.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens “DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS” Screen The “DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS” screen provides – and + controls to adjust Current Display Brightness, High Backlight Level, Medium Backlight Level and Low Backlight Level.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Touch RETURN again to go back to the “TOUCHPANEL” menu or touch GRAPHICS to enter the “GRAPHICS SETUP” menu, shown in the following illustration. GRAPHICS “GRAPHICS SETUP” Menu The “GRAPHICS SETUP” menu provides controls to set the Dynamic Graphics Loading Icon Position as well as a button to disable the loading icon(s), depending on user preference. There are also Page Flips use Backbuffer Enable and Disable buttons.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens DIAGNOSTICS The Diagnostics button on the MAIN MENU should only be used under the supervision of a Crestron customer service representative during telephone support. Many options available on the “DIAGNOSTICS” menu, shown in the following illustration, are numeric in nature and their interpretation is beyond the scope of this manual. “DIAGNOSTICS” Menu Hardware Hookup The TPS-6X comes in a soft felt bag to protect it during shipping.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Touch Screen Mounting Latch this part of the docking station onto the back of the touch screen first. Magnets Image in circle above, shows TPS-6XNL-DS, with no locking mechanism. Hardware Connections for the TPS-6X-IMCW (Front) TO PANEL: Connect to TPS-6X-DS (or TPS-6X-DS-LP or TPS-6XNL-DS) via 10-Pin RJ-50 Cable (Cable Provided with Docking Station) POWER: From DC Power Pack 36 • Isys 5.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Hardware Connections for the TPS-6X-IMCW (Rear) POWER: From DC Power Pack VIDEO IN: Balanced or Unbalanced Source LAN: 10/100BASE-T to LAN NET: To Control System and Other Cresnet Devices NOTE: Ensure the TPS-6X-IMCW is properly grounded. NOTE: The TPS-6X-IMCW can be powered via the 24 VDC jack on either the front or the back of the unit if the NET port is not being used to power the module.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series 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 submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at www.crestron.com/onlinehelp. First-time users must establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Locating the TPS-6X (Cresnet) in the Device Library b. To incorporate the TPS-6X (Ethernet) into the system, drag the TPS-6X from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Ethernet) folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views. Locating the TPS-6X (Ethernet) in the Device Library c. Operations Guide – DOC.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Locating the TPS-6X (RF) in the Device Library d. To incorporate the TPS-6X (IR) into the system, drag the TPS-6X from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Wireless One-Way) folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views. Locating the TPS-6X (IR) in the Device Library The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot(s) with a default Net ID, IP ID, RF ID or IR ID as shown in the following illustrations.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens C2Net Device, Slot 8 and 9 (Net ID and IP ID) C2Net Device, Slot 8 and 9 (RF ID) Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C Isys 5.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series C2Net Device, Slot 9 (IR ID) 2. If additional TPS-6X devices are to be added, repeat step 1 for each device. Each TPS-6X is assigned a different Net ID, IP ID, RF ID or IR ID number as it is added. 3. If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID, IP ID, RF ID or IR ID, as shown in the following illustration(s). 42 • Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens: TPS-6X Series Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens “TPS-6X (Cresnet) Device Settings” Window “TPS-6X (Ethernet) Device Settings” Window Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C Isys 5.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series “TPS-6X (RF) Device Settings” Window “TPS-6X (IR) Device Settings” Window NOTE: The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must match the Net ID, IP ID, RF ID or IR ID of each unit. Refer to “Identity Code” which starts on page 11. Program Manager Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens RF or IR Operation Using VT Pro-e, the TPS-6X can be set to communicate via either RF or IR. This selection is made using the Panel Type drop down menu at the time a new TPS-6X project is created, as shown in the following illustration. VT Pro-e New Project Window (Showing Selection of Panel Type) The TPS-6X project type, when loaded, places the TPS-6X into an RF only mode. The TPS-6IR project type places the TPS-6X into an IR only mode.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Bit Depth and File Size A balance of performance and quality can be achieved by using VT Pro-e to configure the size of graphics in a project. Read this section to learn about bit depth and how to maximize the quality and performance of a TPS-6X project. Bit depth refers to the number of memory bits used to store color data for each pixel in a raster image. A touch screen raster image consists of a rectangular grid of picture elements (pixels).
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Relationship of Bits to Colors NUMBER OF BITS NUMBER OF COLORS 1 bit Black and White 2 bits 4 Colors 4 bits 16 Colors 8 bits 256 Colors 16 bits 65,536 Colors (Highcolor) 24 bits 16.7 million Colors (Truecolor) 32 bits 16.7 million Colors plus Transparency When creating a VT Pro-e project, the image size can be compressed and reduced in the “Page Properties” dialog box for the entire page.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Push Button Programming Any of the buttons can be programmed to access any frequently used command. Each button has a permanently fixed digital join number. Refer to the following illustration for their assigned join numbers. A description for each button signal is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Of course, the workaround of showing a graphic that displays the string but which is not dynamic can always be used. To compile and use multibyte characters it is essential that the operating system understand the language. Some versions of Windows are available in many international languages and add-on software is available for other versions. Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C Isys 5.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, programs, projects or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Crestron TPS-6X Series TCP/IP Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Ethernet Communication The TPS-6X connects to PC via Ethernet: 1. Confirm Ethernet connections between TPS-6X and PC. If connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Alternatively, use a CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two LAN ports directly without using a hub or router. 2.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Program Checks Actions that can be performed on the TPS-6X vary depending on whether it is connected via Cresnet or Ethernet. Cresnet Connections For Cresnet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the network device tree (Tools | Network Device Tree View) to show all network devices connected to the control system. Right-click on the TPS-6X to display actions that can be performed on the TPS-6X.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. TPS-6X Troubleshooting TROUBLE Device does not function. Touch screen is not responding. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Battery is discharged.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens TPS-6X Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Invalid control system IP address / IP ID set up on the TPS-6X. The IP address (or host name) for the control system is invalid or the IP ID does not match the one defined in the SIMPL program. Refer to “COMM” which starts on page 18 to define IP addresses. Touch screen is set to wrong RF channel.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Check Network Wiring Use the Right Wire To ensure optimum performance over the full range of the installation topology, use Crestron Certified Wire only. Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using improper wire. Calculate Power CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/manuals).
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Appendix A: The RF Spectrum Crestron’s RF network provides 16 RF channels in the 2.4GHz ISM band, specifically IEEE 802.15.4 channels 11 through 26. The 16 channels define the frequencies at which the RF device communicates. RF devices on different channels do not communicate or interfere with each other. However, since some of the channels are in the 2.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Appendix B: Optimum RF Reception Guidelines Many factors can affect the reliability of RF communication between an RF gateway and an RF touch screen. While an effort has been made to determine operating specifications, some specifications are not constant. RF Communication can be limited by several factors including but not limited to EMI (electromagnetic interference), intervening objects, antenna orientation and receiver placement.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Horizontal Orientation Building Antenna Top of gateway Vertical Orientation Building Antenna Rear of gateway Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C Isys 5.
Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Crestron TPS-6X Series Right Angle Orientation Building Antenna Top of gateway 60 • Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens: TPS-6X Series Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron TPS-6X Series Isys 5.7” Wireless Touch Screens Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from Crestron. To obtain warranty service for Crestron products, contact an authorized Crestron dealer. Only authorized Crestron dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations Guide – DOC. 6875C (2025141) 10.12 Specifications subject to change without notice.
