Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Operations Guide
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Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Contents MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld: MT-500C 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications ..............................................................................................................
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld: MT-500C Introduction Features and Functions Crestron’s MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld (MT-500C) can be used for small screen control of large-scale Crestron systems. Its easy-to-use touchscreen (256 colors) and intuitive interface makes it the perfect remote for every user.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Specifications The following table lists specifications for the MT-500C. Specifications for the MT-500C SPECIFICATION DETAILS Battery Power Battery Rating 4.8 VDC (NiMh, 600mAh) Up to 3 hours of continuous use, up to 1 week of normal use Docking Station Power Requirements RS-232 Baud Rate RF Output RF Range (min/max) 12 VDC (400mAh) 115.2K baud 418 MHZ, Bandwidth: +/- 100KHz 2 to 180 ft.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Physical Views of MT-500C Physical View of RF Wireless Handheld (Front) * Pushing the backlight button (refer to graphic on next page) illuminates the right hardkeys ONLY. To adjust how long the backlight stays on, refer to “Adjusting System Settings” on page 9. Operations Guide – DOC.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C Physical View of RF Wireless Handheld (Back) Physical View of Docking Station 4 • MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Operations Guide – DOC.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld RS-232 Cable RS-232 Cable Pinouts Female DB9 Tip Pin 1 Sleeve Pin 2 (Tip) Pin 3 (Ring) Ring Pin 2 - Transmit Pin 3 - Receive Sleeve - Ground Pin 5 (Sleeve) Industry Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C Battery Pack Installation 4. Replace battery cover. NOTE: Make sure battery cable does not get pinched between battery cover and mold. Charging the Battery NOTE: The docking station is used in the following procedure. 1. Plug the power adapter in the docking station and the wall outlet. 2. Place the MT-500C in the docking station.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Wireless Handheld Connection NOTE: Charging starts immediately after the MT-500C is installed in the docking station. The green charging LEDs on the front of the unit (refer to illustration on page 4) illuminate to indicate that charging is taking place. When the unit is fully charged, the LEDs go out. The battery indicator in Setup (refer to page 9) shows full (while the unit is in the docking station) during the charge cycle.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C If the pickup sensor is activated (refer to page 10), activate the unit by tilting it more than 50 degrees (refer to illustration below). The display and backlight for the direct-access buttons activate. Press the backlight button (refer to page 4). The display and backlight for the direct-access buttons activate. Press and release bottom hardkeys (after they have been programmed to do page flips).
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Adjusting System Settings To access the MT-500C’s setup panels, hold a finger on the Remote icon until setup panel 1 appears (refer to graphic below). The symbol 1/3 in the panel refers to panel 1 of 3. Only setup panels 1 and 2 are used in this section. Tap up or down (at bottom of display) to toggle between setup screens. Panel 3 allows the user to view firmware version numbers (tap Show Specs in panel to view numbers).
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld NOTE: You cannot adjust the Button Light delay to be greater than the LCD delay. You cannot adjust the LCD delay to be less than the Button Light delay. For example, if the LCD delay is 10 sec. and the Button Light delay is 4 sec., once you try and increase the Button Light delay to be greater than the LCD delay, the LCD delay will automatically increase to match the Button Light delay.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the unit. If the touchscreen is dirty or soiled, clean it using a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window cleaning solution. NOTE: Do not use a corrosive detergent or abrasive cleaning pad. Establishing Communication with the MT-500C Before uploading a program to the MT-500C, you must connect the control system to the PC.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C Programming The MT-500C provides a wireless RF user interface in a Cresnet 2-Series control system. You can create a program that allows you to set up the MT-500C to operate a Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tool SIMPL™ Windows®. This tool is intended for users with different levels of programming knowledge. The flexibility of this tool is proportional to the degree of programming expertise (i.e.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Expanded PRO2 System Tree C2Net-Device Slot in Configuration Manager To incorporate a MT-500C into the system, a gateway device is required. The C2Net-Device Slot can accept a gateway such as the CNRFGWA-418. Once a gateway is configured in a C2Net-Device Slot, the slot allows Cresnet communication between the MT-500C and the control system.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C Detail View of the MT-500C in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager The table below lists and gives functional descriptions for the handheld outputs. Symbol Output Signal Descriptions OUTPUT press 1 through press 999 DESCRIPTION Notifies control system of button press (1 – 999).
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld The MT-500C supports the following: • Three objects: button, border and image - Objects can have background color, a face, frame, and text colors • 2D and 3D styles • 2D shapes • Standard graphics such as jpg, bmp and pcx NOTE: If you use a Return button in a project, selecting it will always return the display to the first page of the project. For more information on new features and enhancements in VT-Pro-e, refer to the VT Pro-e online help.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C “Project Properties” Window (Hard Keys Tab) The graphic below shows the digital join numbers for each hardkey. Hardkeys 5 – 9 can be programmed in SIMPL Windows to perform, for example, volume up/down or power on functions for a device, but cannot be programmed in VT Pro-e to do page flips. For more information on digital joins for the MT500C, refer to the SIMPL Windows online help.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Plug in Options for Serial Cable To load a VT Pro-e project: 1. Open Viewport. 2. Establish communications between the MT-500C and the PC using Viewport (refer to page 11). 3. Select File Transfer | Send Touchpanel (MT-500c only). An “Open” window appears (refer to graphic below). “Open” Window 4. Locate file to transfer (for example, interface1.hex) and click Open. The file uploads to the MT-500C.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below and on the next page provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. MT-500C Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Display is black. Unit not activated. Battery pack not properly installed. Battery pack not charged.
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld MT-500C Troubleshooting (Continued) TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) "No panel found" indication when attempting to load project file. Unit needs to be docked in docking station. Unit is in sleep mode. Unit needs rebooting. CORRECTIVE ACTION Dock unit in docking station and perform file transfer again. Unplug and replug serial cable. Press Reset button (located within the battery compartment) to reboot.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
Crestron MT-500C MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
MiniTouch Color RF Wireless Handheld Crestron MT-500C 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 the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact person, RMA number, and return address. 2.
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