Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Contents SmarTouch STS SmarTouch STS Description Functional Description Physical Description General Use and Safety Recommended Touchpanel Cleaning Applying Power Configuring the Touchpanel Calibration Preferences Menu Power Management Advanced Settings Internal Scheduler Button Sequence Development Scheduling a Sequence/Button Press Touchpanel as Part of SmarTouch STS Introduction SmarTouch STS Hookup Problem Solving Troubleshooting Further Inquiries
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels SmarTouch STS SmarTouch STS Description Functional Description The SmarTouch STS touchpanels are Crestron’s six inch touchscreen control panels that can be used in either a Cresnet remote control system or as part of the SmarTouch STS. These touchpanels provide a means of user interface via one-way RF communication. The type of system employed determines the type of receiver. There are six SmarTouch STS configurations available.
SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C • multiple button and icon configurations • up to 999 functions and 96 screens • imported photographs, drawings, and icons • support for downloadable fonts - proportional and non-proportional • foreign language text • printout of screen designs on standard printer Physical Description The 6 inch touch sensitive viewing screen is located on the top of each touchpanel.
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C To configure the touchpanel, it may be necessary to access a series of setup screens prior to viewing run-time screens that are loaded into the touchpanel for normal operation. The Opening Screen, shown below, appears when a finger is held to the touchscreen for approximately three seconds as power is applied. This screen indicates that you are in “setup mode” and can proceed to configure the touchpanel.
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels appear. The Opening Screen appears when the finger is removed from the touchscreen. 3. Touch the Opening Screen and select the Calibration button from the Preferences and Settings Menu to enter “calibration mode”. Preferences Menu To obtain the Preferences Menu, shown after this paragraph, touch the Preferences button from the Preferences and Settings Menu.
SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C Clock Adjust Screen If a screen page in your customized program employs a clock display or if the software’s scheduler is utilized, the touchpanel’s internal clock and date setting must be set. To set date and time parameters select the Clock Adjust button located in the Preferences Menu and display the Clock Adjust Screen, shown below. Clock Adjust Screen The very top portion of this screen displays the current date and time setting as a scratchpad.
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Power, Contrast, and Backlight Screen To obtain the Power, Contrast, and Backlight (PCB) Screen, shown below, touch the Power / Contrast / Backlight button from the Preferences Menu. Each option is explained in the following paragraphs. Power, Contrast, and Backlight (PCB) Screen Power The touchpanel battery life can be lengthened by turning off the backlight when the touchpanel is inactive.
SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C be lengthened by turning off the backlight when the touchpanel is inactive. The length of touchpanel inactivity can be specified to minimize power utilization. Timeout Screen for ST-1550C (left) and ST-1550 (right) Standby Timeout is displayed in the top left corner of the Timeout Screen. This setting turns the display and backlight off when the touchpanel is inactive for the specified time.
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Advanced Settings Screen Internal Scheduler Crestron offers an internal scheduler feature built into the touchpanel. There are actually two parts to the internal scheduler: developing a button sequence and scheduling a button sequence/function. Each part can be utilized independently of the other or combined. Sequences and schedules can be programmed into your system by the dealer that supplied your system.
SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C Scheduling a Sequence/Button Press The purpose of scheduling a sequence or button is to initiate an action at a programmed date and time. The programmed date and time is defined as the activation time. It is assumed that the sequence has been developed as described in the previous paragraph or the preferred button initiates a function. A “Schedule Event” button should be available from a specialized page designed by the programmer.
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Touchpanel as Part of SmarTouch STS This section of the User’s Operation Guide only applies to those with a SmarTouch STS. If your touchpanel is part of a Cresnet remote control system, the information in this section is not relevant. Consult your dealer if you have any questions. Introduction The SmarTouch STS a Crestron radio-frequency (RF) wireless control system designed for numerous applications ranging from boardroom to complete home automation.
SmarTouch STS Touchpanels 12 • SmarTouch STS Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C 1. Attach supplied antenna to BNC connector labeled RF on the back of the control processor. 2. Attach appropriate external AC power pack to control processor and plug into outlet. 3. Insert the mono mini plug of the STIRP into one of the four IR OUT ports of the control processor. Refer to the latest revision of the STIRP Installation Instructions (Doc. 5674) for details to attach the STIRP to IR sensor windows.
Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C SmarTouch STS Touchpanels Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact your dealer. Troubleshooting Table TROUBLE Touchpanel display is dark. Touchpanel display is dark or too light. Unexpected response from touchpanel. System does not function (LEDs on ST-CP do not illuminate). RF LED on ST-CP does not illuminate when trying to control A/V equipment.
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