Crestron TPMC-12L
Isys™ 12” Wall Mount Touchpanel
Operations Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
15 Volvo Drive
Rockleigh, NJ 07647
1-888-CRESTRON
Regulatory Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-12L 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. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 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
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
1. By design, the panel will not load dynamic graphics if they are located on a password protected FTP
or HTTP server.
2. Contact Crestron for a current list of compatible devices and embedded applications. To ensure
reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through
firmware updates.
3. The supported VNC viewer is UltraVNC version 1.0.2. Other VNC viewers may work but are not
guaranteed.
4. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 15 for details.
5. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron Web site. Refer to the NOTE
following these footnotes.
6. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product
Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems.
CAT5 Balanced AV Interface Module + 15 ft
triamese cable
Refer to the latest revision of the
TPMC-CH-IMC Operations Guide (Doc.
6345) for more information
Post-Construction Wall Mount Kit
with Mud Ring
Lectern or Post-Construction Wall Mount Kit
with Trim Ring
NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the Web site are for authorized Crestron
dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users
may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the
FTP site).
Video formats: NTSC 480i or PAL 576i;
Connects to QM output port of a QM-TX or
other QuickMedia device via CresCAT-QM or
CresCAT-IM cable
Maximum cable length: 450 feet (137
meters) (aggregate distance from QM
origination)
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, CAT5 balanced
video input port
Signal types: Auto-detecting component
(YPbPr), S-video (Y/C) or composite
Video formats: NTSC 480i or PAL 576i;
Input impedance: 100 Ω balanced
Connects to any Crestron CAT5 balanced
video source via CresCAT-D cable or
TPMC-CH-IMC interface module (included)
via 15 foot (4.6 meter) “triamese” cable
provided
Maximum cable length:
500 feet (152 meters) for component,
750 feet (229 meters) for composite/S-video
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, bidirectional CAT5
balanced audio port
Signal type: receives (1) balanced stereo
audio signal and transmits (1) balanced
stereo audio signal from internal microphone
Maximum input level: 4 V
Maximum output level: 2 V
rms
rms
Input/output impedance: 600 Ω
Connects to any other Crestron CAT5
balanced audio port via CresCAT-D cable or
TPMC-CH-IMC interface module (included)
via 15 foot (4.6 meter) “triamese” cable
provided
Maximum cable length:
1000 feet (305 meters)
(1) Backlit hard reset button, reboots the
touchpanel
1. An interface connector for the NET port is provided with the unit.
2. Contact Crestron for a current list of compatible devices and embedded applications. To ensure
reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through
firmware updates.
3. QuickMedia implementation in this product supports standard definition video only; does not support
HDTV or high resolution RGB.
4. The eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port accepts CAT5E/CAT6 carrying audio, video and
microphone signals. The QM input port conforms to the 568B wiring standard. Refer to the following
table for connector pinouts.
RJ-45 PIN
NUMBER
1 WHITE/ORANGE - CHROMINANCE (- Pr)
2 ORANGE + CHROMINANCE (+ Pr)
3 WHITE/GREEN - LUMINANCE (- Y)
4 BLUE + DIGITAL AUDIO
5 WHITE/BLUE - DIGITAL AUDIO
6 GREEN + LUMINANCE (+ Y)
7 WHITE/BROWN - COMPOSITE (- Pb)
8 BROWN + COMPOSITE (+ Pb)
WIRE COLORS
(EIA 568B)
5. Use only the TPMC-CH-IMC Interface Module when connecting this port. Use of other “IMC”
products could damage the panel.
6. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to the CNX-PVID or the TPMC-CH-IMC Interface
Module. This port provides component, composite or S-video balanced input to the touchpanel over
CAT5 wiring. Refer to the following table for connector pinouts.
PIN
1 WHITE/ORANGE + Composite + Luminance + Y
2 ORANGE - Composite - Luminance - Y
3 WHITE/GREEN N/A + Chrominance + Pb
4 BLUE N/A N/A + Pr
5 WHITE/BLUE N/A N/A - Pr
6 GREEN N/A - Chrominance - Pb
7 WHITE/BROWN N/A N/A N/A
8 BROWN N/A N/A N/A
WIRE COLORS
(568B)
COMPOSITE S-VIDEO COMPONENT
7. This eight-pin RJ-45 port provides connectivity to the CNX-BIPAD or the TPMC-CH-IMC Interface
Module. This port uses CAT5 wiring and provides audio input to the touchpanel and output from the
touchpanel’s built-in microphone. Refer to the following table for connector pinouts.
PIN WIRE COLORS (568B) AUDIO I/O
1 WHITE/ORANGE + Mic Left Out
2 ORANGE - Mic Left Out
3 WHITE/GREEN + Mic Right Out
4 BLUE + Audio Left In
5 WHITE/BLUE - Audio Left In
6 GREEN - Mic Right Out
7 WHITE/BROWN + Audio Right In
8 BROWN - Audio Right In
8. Refer to “Push Button Programming” on page 50 for details.
When wiring the Cresnet 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
For larger networks, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal
quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” which starts on page 60.
The TPMC-12L can also use high-speed Ethernet for communications between the
device and a control system, computer, media server and other IP-based devices.
).
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control
available from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/manuals).
Reference Guide (Doc. 6052), which is
CAT5 Wiring
Category 5 (CAT5) wiring is a twisted pair cable designed for Ethernet networks.
These networks operate at speeds of up to 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) using the
100BASE-T standard. Crestron takes advantage of this specification for a variety of
audio and video applications.
When using a Crestron wiring solution, the CresCAT-IM (or D) wire can carry audio
and video signals up to 500 feet (152 meters) (observe distance limitations based
upon power consumption for the device in use).
For more information, refer to the latest version of the Crestron CAT5 Wiring
Reference Guide (Doc. 6137), which is available from the Crestron Web site.
QuickMedia Wiring
The Crestron QuickMedia (QM) cable (sold under the name “CresCAT-QM”)
contains one CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in Siamese jackets. Installation of
any QM device is as simple as installing CresCAT-QM wires from the output of one
device to the input of another. Installations are flexible, affordable and fast. For more
information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications
Guide (Doc. 6244), which is available from the Crestron Web site.
NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2”
(8-12 mm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling out
interference between the wires.
The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a QM transmitter and
terminating at a TPMC-12L must not exceed 450 feet (137 meters). Video signals
may experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable. This phenomenon is
due to the added resistance and capacitance of longer cable lengths and is not
peculiar to either Crestron and/or QuickMedia systems. To ensure sufficient
bandwidth, the maximum aggregate cable length should not exceed 450 feet. The use
of lower-resolution signals may allow increased cable length but must be tested by
the installer with the sources to be used. The QM pin assignment is based on the
EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard.
NOTE: When transmitting S-video, luminance uses the green video pathway and
chrominance uses the red video pathway. When transmitting composite video, the
signal is carried on the blue video pathway.
NOTE: When using CresCAT-QM wiring, four additional wires are included for
making Cresnet connections.
When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point
(transmitter) and a QM endpoint (receiver) cannot have more than two midpoints
(e.g. QM-MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to the following diagram when
configuring a QM network.
NOTE: The aggregate length from transmitter to receiver cannot have a delay skew
of more than 22 ns.
The Net ID of the TPMC-12L has been factory set to 03. The Net IDs of multiple
TPMC-12L devices in the same system must be unique. The Net ID is set using the
internal setup menu (refer to “Cresnet” which starts on page 20). Net ID may also be
set from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox™ (refer to “Establishing
Communication” on page 55).
When setting the Net ID, consider the following:
• The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL™
Windows program.
• Each network device must have a unique Net ID.
For more details, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
IP ID
The IP ID is set within the TPMC-12L’s table using Crestron Toolbox. For
information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs
of multiple TPMC-12L devices in the same system must be unique.
When setting the IP ID, consider the following:
• The IP ID of each unit must match an IP ID specified in the SIMPL
Windows program.
• Each device using IP to communicate with a control system must have a
unique IP ID.
Configuring the Touchpanel
NOTE: The only connection required to configure the touchpanel is power
(supplied via Cresnet). Refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page 41 for
details.
NOTE: When booting the TPMC-12L, the only USB devices supported are a
keyboard or mouse. Having a USB drive or hub connected will interfere with proper
booting of the touchpanel.
NOTE: If no project has been loaded or if an invalid project has been loaded, the
touchpanel defaults to the setup menu screen.
If a project is running, the setup menu can be accessed using one of two methods:
USB keyboard or Crestron Toolbox.
Via USB Keyboard
1. Attach a USB keyboard (refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page
41 for details).
2. Open the “Validate User Account Info” window (shown on the following
page) by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Shift on the keyboard.
“Validate User Account Info” Window
3. Enter the user account tpmcadmin, and the password tpmcadminand touch
Validate.
NOTE: The password is case sensitive. After logging in, the password can be
changed from the “Security” window. Refer to “Security” which starts on page
18 for more information.
Via Crestron Toolbox
4. When the “Crestron Debug Output” window appears (shown in the
following diagram), select Project | Enter Setup Mode to enter the setup
menu (refer to “Setup Menu Details” on page 18).
“Crestron Debug Output” Window
1. Establish communication with the touchpanel (refer to “Establishing
Communication” on page 55 for details).
2. From the Network Device Tree, right-click on the device, then select
Functions | Setup Mode….
3. Select Enter Setup Mode. The setup menu will be displayed as shown in
the illustration below.
NOTE: Select Exit Setup Mode to exit the setup menu.
TPMC-12L Setup Menu
NOTE: Another way to enter the setup menu (after a project has been loaded) is to
touch the screen during boot up when you see the “Preparing to Load Project”
message. Maintain touch until after the countdown, when the message will change to
“Loading Setup Screen”.
The setup menu provides access to all basic functions and parameters. It is divided
into a top row of setup buttons and Ethernet, Standby, Hard Button Backlight, Misc. Controls, ScreenBrightness, Hard Button Feedback, and Ethernet Status sections.
There are also buttons for Save & Reboot, Shut Down and Exit.
NOTE: To allow the touchpanel to upload projects, standby is disabled until
approximately five minutes after the project is loaded.
To exit the setup menu and return to the program, touch Exit, located at the bottom
of the setup menu. To save any changes and reboot the touchpanel, touch Save & Reboot, located at the bottom of the setup menu. Use the Shut Down button to turn
off the touchpanel.
Setup Menu Details
The setup menu allows configuration of the touchpanel’s settings for security,
Cresnet ID, touch screen calibration, display, runtime project, video, audio,
annotation, embedded applications, diagnostics and hard button programming. The
setup menu also has a button that will toggle the on-screen keyboard on and off.
NOTE: When in Annotation mode, the setup menu will still be available but all
setup windows will be disabled (i.e. you will not be able to bring up any setup
window via a digital join). For more information about Annotation mode, refer to
“About Annotation Mode” in the Crestron VisionTools
®
(VT Pro-e®) Help file.
Security
The Security button opens the “Security Setup” window, which allows the user to
change the username and password of the system account, setup and close network
connections, setup a proxy server, close network connections and clear Internet
browser temporary files, history and cookies.
NOTE: To use the on-screen keyboard for security settings, touch Keyboard on the
startup menu before touching Security.
“Security Setup” Window
Touch Setup Connections… to open the “Network Connections” window. This
window is used to map to a network drive. A mapped network drive permits easy
access to embedded application files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MediaMarker, etc.)