Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Programmer’s Guide Intended for Version 3.08.
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Contents Touch the PC Driver 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Driver Requirements ................................................................................................... 1 Quickstart Procedure ................................................................................................... 2 Driver Software Installation ......................
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Touch the PC Driver Introduction The Crestron® Touch the PC Driver, V2 (Touch the PC V2), licensed for use only in conjunction with the TPS-XVGA/-BV/L Computer Interface Cards, is designed to enable a Crestron Isys® TPS touchpanel to function as a computer touchscreen monitor, compatible with Microsoft Windows® 98/XP and Windows 2000/NT.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Driver Requirements REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION Touch the PC V2 (UPDD*) Version 3.08.34 or later1 VisionTools Pro-e Version 3.2.06 or later1 Crestron Isys® Touchpanel firmware Version 2.006 or later2, 3 Crestron Database Version 16.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Touch the PC V2 Operation via Cresnet Communications • • • • Install Touch the PC V2 software (page 3) Connect COM port of PC to a COM port of control system with null modem cable (page 7) In SIMPL Windows (page 13): - Assign touchpanel serial output signals - Assign control system two-way serial driver signals - Save, compile, and load the project to the touchpanel In VT Pro-e (page 14): - Set the RGB object to PAD 1 or PAD 2 - Set the project properties according
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver window, a COM port other than the default COM1 can be selected, to specify the COM port from which the PC will receive the Touch the PC V2 commands. Setup.exe will finish with a prompt to restart the computer. The computer MUST be restarted. The Windows Start menu will now list UPDD as a program, and the system tray of the Windows status bar will include icons shown below.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Configuring the System The touchpanel may be configured for serial, Cresnet, or Ethernet communication with the PC that contains the Touch the PC V2 software. TPS tilt touchpanels may contain a TPS-XVGA or TPS-XVGA-BV card. TPS lectern touchpanels (and TPSTPI user interface) utilize a TPS-XVGAL card. To configure the PC, touchpanel, and specific TPS-XVGA card, refer to an appropriate section below and or on the next seven pages.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Serial Communication #2 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA-BV TPS-IMC-BV RGB PORT Z G NET 24 Y COAX AUDIO BAL TPS-IMC-BV 24VDC 2. 0A CRESTRON B RG B B ALANCED VIDEO TO PANEL C COM PORT NTSC/P AL VIDEO NET PORT RGB PORT NET/ VIDEO C OM P Y PC COMM.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software PC to Touchpanel Cresnet Communication For Touch the PC V2 operation using Cresnet communication to the touchpanel, refer to the steps below. 1. Refer to the appropriate (for TPS-XVGA, TPS-XVGA-BV, or TPSXVGAL card) diagrams and tables that follow and make the cable connections. Cresnet Communication #1 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA A RGB CABLE COMM.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver CRESNET COMMUNICATION #2 - TILT TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS-XVGA-BV CARD FROM CABLING REQUIRED TO REF DEVICE PORT CONNECTOR to CONNECTOR DEVICE PORT 1 VGA DB-15, male DB-15, male TPS-IMC-BV RGB A PC 2 RGB RJ-45, 10-pin RJ-45, 10-pin Touchpanel RGB B TPS-IMC-BV 3 COM C PC NET D Control System 2 E TPS-IMC-BV NET/VIDEO DB-9, female 4-wire Cresnet DB-9, female 4-wire Cresnet Control System TPS-IMC-BV COM NET RJ-45, 10-pin RJ-45, 10-pin Touchpanel NET/VIDEO 1 Standard str
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software NOTE: A Crestron TPS-ENET or TPS-ENETL Ethernet expansion card must be installed in the touchpanel to enable Ethernet communication. For further information, refer to the TPS-ENET or TPS-ENETL Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 6016 or 6013, respectively). The latest revisions can be obtained from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to register to obtain access to the FTP site.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Ethernet Communication #2 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA-BV A RGB PORT COAX AUDIO RGB TO P ANEL BAL TPS- IMC-BV NET 24 Y Z G CRESTRON 24VDC 2.0A PROFESSIONAL CONTROL PROCESSOR BALANCED V IDEO CONTROL SYSTEM COM PORT C C NTSC/PAL VIDEO COM PORT RGB PORT NET / VID EO COMP Y PC 24VDC 2.0A PORT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INP UT R GB VGA PORT COMM.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Ethernet Communication #3 - Lectern Touchpanel with TPS-XVGAL A RGB CABLE VGA PORT PC COMM.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver IP Table 3. As shown below, using the addm (ADDMASTER) command to add a CIP node to the master list of the touchpanel, enter the information in the following format with spaces (no period or underscore) between the entries: CIP ID from SIMPL Windows (example of 4 is shown), IP address of touchpanel (example of 132.149.010.147 is shown), and Device ID (example of 4 is shown). To remove an IP address, use the REMM command.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software SIMPL Windows Programming With a Cresnet or Ethernet connection (serial connection does NOT require SIMPL Windows programming), it is necessary to create a SIMPL Windows program to route the data. In the Configuration Manager, add the appropriate Plug-in Control Card or DPA Module to the control system and drag in the Cresnet or Ethernetenabled touchpanel.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Device Settings of the RS-232 COM Port in SIMPL Windows’ Configuration Manager 4. Compile and upload the SIMPL Windows program to the control system. 5. Proceed to “VT Pro-e Programming” that follows. VT Pro-e Programming The Touch the PC V2 and PC configuration must be programmed in VT Pro-e and the project uploaded to the touchpanel. This entails the following steps, which are explained in detail in this section.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Select Project Properties 4. In the “Project Properties” window, select the Pad Area tab. 5. Refer to the diagram below. In the Type drop-down list of the desired Pad Area, select Touch The PC V2 (Pad Area 1 is shown). NOTE: If the Touch The PC V2 selection does not appear, update the Crestron Database to version 16.2 or later. Select Touch The PC V2 in Pad Area 1 6. Programmer’s Guide – DOC.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver • 6a. If Serial is selected, proceed to step 7 below. • 6b. If Cresnet is selected, select the serial join number (specified during step 1 of “SIMPL Windows Programming” that begins on page 13) to reference the assigned touchpanel serial output from the Serial Join drop-down list. • 6c.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software 12. Save, compile, and load the project to the touchpanel. 13. The Touch the PC V2 is ready for operation. Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below and continued on the next page provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Touch the PC V2 Troubleshooting (continued) POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTION CAUSE(S) Touchpanel is not PC serial port not From the Crestron Viewport, confirm generating packets operating properly. that serial port is operational and (no cursor packets are input to PC. movement). 1. Double-click the system tray icon to display the "Pointer Device Properties" window and select the Status tab. 2. Confirm that Status window shows 0 totals for all errors.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features. Future Updates As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of the Touch the PC V2, additional information and programming examples may be made available as manual updates.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Appendix A – Additional Keyboard Functionality VT Pro-e button objects can simulate up to fifteen computer and mouse functions, using special reserved joins. The following example is for a “scroll up” button. 1. Open the RGB page in VT Pro-e, create a button object and position and size it on the page. Set parameters, as usual. 2.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Appendix B – Cable and Wiring Specifications Network Wiring CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty. CAUTION: Provide sufficient power to the system. 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. http://www.crestron.
Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors. Crestron RJ-45 Cabling CAUTION: The 15-foot, 10-pin RJ-45 connector cable supplied by Crestron is a custom cable and is the only one that should be used. The end of the cable has a metal shield that is required to protect the equipment. Using non-Crestron cables will result in damage to the product.
Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software DB9F to RJ-11 Cable Fabrication In the event that modular cables or the DB9F to RJ-11 adapter is not readily available, the table and diagram below are provided so that the cable can be fabricated. All parts are commercially available.
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Software Crestron Touch The PC Driver 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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