Creston TPMC-V15, TPMC-V12 User Manual

Crestron TPMC-V12 & TPMC-V15 V-Panel™ Integrated 12” & 15” Touchpanels Operations Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
15 Volvo Drive
Rockleigh, NJ 07647
1-888-CRESTRON
Regulatory Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 have 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 separation between the equipment and the 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.
©2010 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron TPMC-V12/15 V-Panel™ Integrated 12” & 15” Touchpanels
Contents
V-Panel™ Integrated 12” and 15” Touchpanels: TPMC-V12/15 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................ 1
Applications.................................................................................................................5
Specifications ..............................................................................................................7
Physical Description.................................................................................................. 13
Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Network Wiring......................................................................................................... 26
Identity Code ............................................................................................................. 26
Configuring the V-Panel............................................................................................27
Hardware Hookup .....................................................................................................47
Tilt Tension Adjustment............................................................................................ 49
Recommended Cleaning............................................................................................ 49
Programming Software............................................................................................................50
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................50
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 50
Programming with SIMPL Windows........................................................................ 50
Programming with VisionTools Pro-e....................................................................... 53
Embedded Applications.............................................................................................56
Defaults for Embedded Windows Applications ........................................................ 58
Programming Embedded Windows Applications......................................................58
Example Program...................................................................................................... 59
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 60
Establishing Communication.....................................................................................60
Programs, Projects and Firmware.............................................................................. 61
Program Checks ........................................................................................................61
Restore....................................................................................................................... 61
Operation .................................................................................................................................62
MediaMarker............................................................................................................. 62
Security Infrastructure............................................................................................... 62
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................64
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 64
Check Network Wiring..............................................................................................65
Reference Documents................................................................................................66
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................66
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................66
Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 67
Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 69
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................69
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................69
Microsoft® Windows XP® Embedded End User License Agreement .....................................70
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V-Panel™ Integrated 12” and 15” Touchpanels: TPMC-V12/15

Introduction

Crestron® V-Panels™ represent a fresh approach to touchpanel design, offering
whole new levels of style, versatility and the latest Crestron digital touchpanel
technology. The TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 both feature a fully integrated design
combining the touchpanel display and graphics engine in a single, slim housing.
Sleek and beautiful, the TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 are perfectly at home sitting on
a contemporary table or desktop but are equally suited for all kinds of custom
installations, thanks to integral VESA mount compatibility.
The TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 deliver powerful and elegant touchpanel control
solutions featuring brilliant 12” SVGA (TPMC-V12) and 15” widescreen WXGA
(TPMC-V15) displays with stunning 24-bit color graphics and video, blazingly fast
performance, streaming multimedia, IP intercom, Web browsing and enhanced GUI
design capabilities using Adobe
For simplicity within this guide, the term “TPMC-V12/15” is used except where
noted.
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Flash® objects*.

Features and Functions

Sleek, beautiful, versatile
12” color (TPMC-V12) and 15” widescreen (TPMC-V15) touchpanels
Integrated digital graphics engine
VESA compatible mounting affords endless install options
Tabletop tilt model features clean, modern design
Wall mount model installs flush in shallow spaces
Contemporary appearance blends in anywhere
800 x 600 SVGA (TPMC-V12) and 1280 x 768 WXGA (TPMC-V15)
display resolution
High definition 24-bit graphics engine
Adobe
Multi-format streaming video and audio
Wired composite video input
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Flash® object support
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* Available late 2010.
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Features and Functions
(Continued)
Crestron IP intercom
Built-in microphone and speakers
WAV file customizable audio feedback
USB keyboard/mouse port
Onscreen keyboard and mouse capability
Embedded PC applications for Web browsing, playing or streaming
* Contact Crestron for a current list of embedded applications. To ensure reliable performance, new
Sleek, Versatile Design
Our V-Panels have been designed with appearance and versatility in mind. At less
than 2 inches (51 millimeters) deep, the TPMC-V12/15 can be mounted virtually
anywhere using a third-party VESA 75 compliant mounting bracket or stand.
Pre-configured tabletop tilt models (TPMC-V12-TILT and TPMC-V15-TILT) are
offered, each supplied with its own ultra stylish, smooth tilt base to deliver a sleek
looking, low profile control solution for desktops, counters and other level surfaces.
Wall mount models (TPMC-V12-WALL and TPMC-V15-WALL) are also offered,
affording the same V-Panel style and function in a thoroughly modern, yet
unimposing, flush mount design.
digital media, accessing and controlling external computers and viewing Adobe
High speed Ethernet and Cresnet
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Acrobat® and MS Office files*
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Available in white or black
device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through firmware updates.
Advanced Touchpanel Control
Crestron touchpanels offer an ideal user interface for multimedia presentation, home
automation, command centers and much more, providing a wide open canvas for the
creation of custom control screens tailored to the needs of the end user. Touchpanels
do away with piles of remote controls, cryptic control panels and cluttered wall
switches, simultaneously expanding and simplifying control over a broad range of
complex devices and systems.
Fully custom touchpanel control is afforded through the TPMC-V12’s ample 12”
touchscreen and the TPMC-V15’s generous 15” widescreen format touchscreen.
Dynamic graphics and text capability enable the display of all kinds of useful data
and alluring eye candy, from AV controls and icons to room temperature and
lighting levels, to photos and video, to digital media playlists complete with
metadata and cover art. Multi-mode buttons, PNG translucency and page transition
effects enhance the palette for creating GUIs that are both eye catching and easy to
use.
Adobe Flash Support
New support for Adobe Flash unleashed incredible new capabilities for creating
dynamic control objects, menu navigation, widgets*, apps, animations and 3D
effects. Use gestures to effortlessly browse large music and movie libraries, scroll
through TV channels and radio stations and select control apps from intuitive menus
of colorful animated icons. Personalize your touchpanel desktop with clock,
calendar, weather, RSS feed and other informative widgets.
* Available late 2010.
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Embedded PC & HD Streaming Media
The TPMC-V12/15 delivers embedded PC functionality with built-in Windows
Media® Player and RealPlayer®, Internet Explorer, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader and
Microsoft
boardroom or lecture hall, the TPMC-V12/15 provides everything needed for
enjoying online music and movies, viewing Web pages and accessing most types of
digital media without necessitating a separate computer. In addition, VNC Viewer
support delivers enhanced cross platform interaction with computers over the
network or Internet, allowing remote access and control of desktop applications to
unleash all kinds of new presentation and system integration possibilities.
Integrated Video
For monitoring security cameras or watching a DVD or television, the
TPMC-V12/15 provides multiple ways to view video signals right on the
touchscreen. Streaming or downloaded HD video can be viewed using its embedded
media players or conventional video can be viewed through a direct wired
connection to an external composite video source. Native support for the motion
JPEG streaming format also allows the TPMC-V12/15 to display live video from a
Web camera or network video streamer (Crestron CEN-NVS100 or equivalent, sold
separately) right over the LAN connection. Video images can be displayed full
screen or at any location on the screen in a fully scalable window.
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Office document viewers. While simultaneously controlling the home,
Speakers and Microphone
Built-in front firing speakers provide clear audio for streaming media and internal
PC applications and enable 2-way intercom in combination with the integrated
microphone. Customized WAV files can also be loaded on the TPMC-V12/15 to add
dimension to the touchscreen graphics with personalized sounds, button feedback
and voice prompts.
IP Intercom
Crestron IP intercom enables 2-way voice communication and room monitoring over
Ethernet with other compatible Crestron touchpanels.
Keyboard/Mouse Options
Onscreen keyboard and mouse capabilities enable complete control of the
TPMC-V12/15’s embedded PC and can also be used to control external network
devices like the Crestron ADMS Intermedia Delivery System™ as well as computers
running Crestron VMK-WIN Touchpoint™ Virtual Mouse & Keyboard software
(both sold separately). A USB port is also provided for the connection of a physical
keyboard and mouse.
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Streamlined, Flexible Connectivity
Each TPMC-V12/15 ships with a compact interface module (TPMC-V-IMCW1),
which may be discreetly mounted to a 1-gang electrical box, equipment rack or any
flat surface, providing a single point of connectivity for power, communications and
video signals. Connection between the touchpanel and interface module can be made
using a V-Cable Siamese Cable (TPMC-V-CBL-S2), providing a very clean
appearance with lengths available up to 15 feet (4.5 meters). For longer distances up
to 330 feet (100 meters), especially for in-wall applications, you may use a choice of
several Crestron wire solutions or generic CAT5e cable.
The TPMC-V-IMCW interface module
1
provides both Cresnet® and high speed Ethernet ports for control system communications and LAN access. Power can be furnished via Cresnet or an optional power pack (PW-2420RU, sold separately). Wired video connectivity is handled through a single balanced or unbalanced composite input, allowing compatibility with both conventional coaxial and Crestron
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Balanced AV distribution systems.
Home
The TPMC-V12/15 can also be installed without using the interface module. Connectors on the touchpanel allow for direct connection to Ethernet or Cresnet, with power provided by the Cresnet port. Please note, wired video connectivity is only available through the TPMC-V-IMCW interface module
3, 4
1
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1. Item included; refer to individual product specifications for additional information.
2. The TPMC-V12/15 models include (1) TPMC-V-CBL-S3 3 foot (0.9 meter) Siamese Cable.
The TPMC-V12/15-TILT models include (1) TPMC-V-CBL-S6 6 foot (1.8 meter) Siamese Cable. The TPMC-V12/15-WALL models do not include any cable.
3. For wiring between the TPMC-V12 and interface module, use a TPMC-V-CBL-S Siamese Cable,
CresCAT additional CRESNET or CRESNET-HP for Cresnet and power or else a single wire pair for power only. The maximum length for CRESCAT-D-HP, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET-HP or CAT5e/6 + 14 AWG power wire is 330 feet (100 meters) minus the length of any Ethernet cable connected to the LAN jack on the rear of the interface module. The maximum length for CresCAT, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET or CAT5e/6 + 18 AWG power wire is 155 feet (47 meters) minus the length of any additional Ethernet cable beyond 175 feet (53 meters).
4. For wiring between the TPMC-V15 and interface module, use a TPMC-V-CBL-S Siamese Cable,
CresCAT, CresCAT-D-HP, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL or quality CAT5e/CAT6. CAT5e/6 requires an additional CRESNET or CRESNET-HP for Cresnet and power or else a single wire pair for power only. The maximum length for CRESCAT-D-HP, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET-HP or CAT5e/6 + 14 AWG power wire is 330 feet (100 meters) minus the length of any Ethernet cable connected to the LAN jack on the rear of the interface module. The maximum length for CresCAT, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET or CAT5e/6 + 18 AWG power wire is 148 feet (45 meters) minus the length of any additional Ethernet cable beyond 182 feet (55 meters).
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, CresCAT-D-HP, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL or quality CAT5e/CAT6. CAT5e/6 requires an
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Applications

The following diagrams show a TPMC-V12 in a typical application.
TPMC-V12 in a Typical Application (Each Diagram Varies with LAN Cable Length*)
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The following diagrams show a TPMC-V15 in a typical application.
TPMC-V15 in a Typical Application (Each Diagram Varies with LAN Cable Length*)
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Specifications

Specifications for the TPMC-V12/15 are listed in the following table.
TPMC-V12/15 Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Touchscreen Display
Display Type TFT Active Matrix Color Display
Size
TPMC-V12 12 inch (305 mm) diagonal
TPMC-V15 15 inch (381 mm) diagonal
Aspect Ratio
TPMC-V12 4:3 SVGA
TPMC-V15 15:9 WXGA
Resolution
TPMC-V12 800 x 600 pixels
TPMC-V15 1280 x 768 pixels
Brightness
TPMC-V12 450 nits
TPMC-V15 470 nits
Contrast
TPMC-V12 1000:1
TPMC-V15 700:1
Color Depth 24-bit, 16.7 million colors
Illumination Backlit fluorescent
Viewing Angle
TPMC-V12 ±89º horizontal, ±89º vertical
TPMC-V15 ±85º horizontal, ±85º vertical
Touchscreen Resistive membrane
Memory
SDRAM 1 GB
Flash 2 GB
Memory Card
Maximum Project Size 120 MB
Graphics Engine
Expandable up to 4 GB using MMC compatible card (not included)
24-bit non-palette graphics + 8-bit alpha channel transparency, 16.7 million colors,
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Adobe objects, dynamic graphics and text, PNG translucency, full motion (60 fps) animation, transition effects, color key view windowing, remote annotation
Flash® object support, multi-mode
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TPMC-V12/15 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Embedded Applications
Microsoft Internet Explorer with Adobe plug-in, Windows Media
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Player, RealPlayer®, Crestron MJPEG Viewer, IP Intercom, NetMeeting®, Remote Desktop, VNC Viewer, Java™ Runtime, Crestron MediaMarker™ Notebook, Crestron keyboard, Adobe® Acrobat 2007, Excel Viewer 2007
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Reader, WordPad, MS word Viewer
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Viewer 2007, PowerPoint®
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Communications
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, auto-switching, auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half duplex, TPC/IP, UDP/IP, CIP, DHCP, for control and console
Cresnet Cresnet slave mode for control and console
USB
USB 2.0 host, supports USB HID (Human Interface Device) class devices2
Video
Input Signal Types Composite
Formats NTSC or PAL
Input Resolutions 480i, 576i
Color Depth 24-bit, 16.7 million colors
Streaming/File Formats
MJPEG via Crestron MJPEG Viewer, plus all formats supported by the embedded media player applications1
Audio
Hardware Features
Built-in microphone and amplified speakers (Refer to illustrations on pages 17, 19, 21 and 23 for microphone location)
Streaming/File Formats
All formats supported by the embedded media player applications1
Audio Feedback
WAV format, 8 & 16-bit PCM, 8-44.1 kHz sampling rate, mono and stereo
Power Requirements3
Cresnet Power Usage
TPMC-V12
43 Watts (1.8 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) with or without TPMC-V-IMCW module
TPMC-V15
45 Watts (1.9 Amps @ 24 Volts DC) with or without TPMC-V-IMCW module
Power Pack
2 Amps @ 24 Volts DC; 100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz; power pack sold separately
Default Net ID 03
Minimum 2-Series Control System Update File
5, 6
Version 4.001.1012 or later
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Flash®
4
4
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SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Environmental
Temperature 41º to 113º F (5º to 45º C)
Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Heat Dissipation
TPMC-V12 147 BTU/Hr
TPMC-V15 154 BTU/Hr
Enclosure
TPMC-V12
TPMC-V15
Dimensions
TPMC-V12
Height 10.22 in (260 mm)
Width 11.72 in (298 mm)
Depth 1.66 in (42 mm)
TPMC-V12-TILT
Height 10.81 in (275 mm) max at 0º tilt
Width 11.72 in (298 mm)
Depth 8.11 in (206 mm)
TPMC-V12-WALL7
Height 11.54 in (293 mm)
Width 13.04 in (332 mm)
Depth 2.03 in (52 mm)
TPMC-V15
Height 11.10 in (282 mm)
Width 15.33 in (390 mm)
Depth 1.85 in (47 mm)
TPMC-V15-TILT
Height 11.69 in (297 mm) max at 0º tilt
Width 15.33 in (390 mm)
Depth
Plastic case, VESA 75 x 75 mm mountable; TPMC-V12-TILT model includes tabletop tilt stand with 0º to 35º adjustable screen tilt, optional swivel mount sold separately; TPMC-V12-WALL model includes WMKC-V12 wall mount conversion kit with plastic front bezel; additional mounting accessories sold separately
Plastic case, VESA 75 x 75 mm mountable; TPMC-V15-TILT model includes tabletop tilt stand with 0º to 35º adjustable screen tilt, optional swivel mount sold separately; TPMC-V15-WALL model includes WMKC-V15 wall mount conversion kit with plastic front bezel; additional mounting accessories sold separately
8.11 in (206 mm)
8.35 in (212 mm) max at 35º tilt
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TPMC-V12/15 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Dimensions (Continued)
TPMC-V15-WALL8
Height 12.44 in (316 mm)
Width 16.67 in (424 mm)
Depth 2.22 in (57 mm)
Weight
TPMC-V12 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
TPMC-V12-TILT 9.1 lbs (4.2 kg)
TPMC-V12-WALL 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
TPMC-V15 8.1 lbs (3.7 kg)
TPMC-V15-TILT 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
TPMC-V15-WALL 12.4 lbs (5.6 kg)
Available Models
TPMC-V12-B
TPMC-V12-W
TPMC-V12-TILT-B V-Panel Integrated 12” Tilt Touchpanel, Black
TPMC-V12-TILT-W V-Panel Integrated 12” Tilt Touchpanel, White
TPMC-V12-WALL-B
TPMC-V12-WALL-W
TPMC-V15-B
TPMC-V15-W
TPMC-V15-TILT-B V-Panel Integrated 15” Tilt Touchpanel, Black
TPMC-V15-TILT-W V-Panel Integrated 15” Tilt Touchpanel, White
TPMC-V15-WALL-B
TPMC-V15-WALL-W
Included Accessories
TPMC-V12
TPMC-V-CBL-S3
TPMC-V-CBL-S6
TPMC-V-IMCW Interface Module
V-Panel Integrated 12” VESA Mount Touchpanel, Black
V-Panel Integrated 12” VESA Mount Touchpanel, White
V-Panel Integrated 12” Wall Mount Touchpanel, Black
V-Panel Integrated 12” Wall Mount Touchpanel, White
V-Panel Integrated 15” VESA Mount Touchpanel, Black
V-Panel Integrated 15” VESA Mount Touchpanel, White
V-Panel Integrated 15” Wall Mount Touchpanel, Black
V-Panel Integrated 15” Wall Mount Touchpanel, White
V-Cable Siamese Cable, 3 feet (~0.9 meters) (Included with TPMC-V12 models only)
V-Cable Siamese Cable, 6 feet (~1.8 meters) (Included with TPMC-V12-TILT models only)
WMKC-V12
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Wall Mount Conversion Kit for TPMC-V12 (Included with TPMC-V12-WALL models only)
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TPMC-V12/15 Specifications (Continued)
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Included Accessories (Continued)
TPMC-V15
TPMC-V-CBL-S3
TPMC-V-CBL-S6
TPMC-V-IMCW Interface Module
WMKC-V15
Available Accessories
BB-V12
BB-V15
CEN-NVS100 Network Video Streamer
CRESCAT Crestron Home CAT5 AV Cable
CRESCAT-D-HP Crestron Home “High Power” CAT5 AV Cable
CRESCAT-QM QuickMedia® Cable
CRESNET Cresnet Control Cable
CRESNET-HP Cresnet “High Power” Control Cable
DM-CBL DigitalMedia™ Cable
DM-CONN DigitalMedia™ Cable Connectors
MMK-V12 Mud Ring for BB-V12 or PMK-V12
MMK-V15 Mud Ring for BB-V15 or PMK-V15
PMK-V12
PMK-V15
PW-2420RU 24 Volt Power Pack, Universal
SMK-V15
TPMC-V-CBL-S V-Cable Siamese Cables
VMK-WIN
WMKC-V12 Wall Mount Conversion Kit for TPMC-V12
WMKC-V15 Wall Mount Conversion Kit for TPMC-V15
WMKM-V12
WMKM-V15
WMKT-V12
WMKT-V15
1. Contact Crestron for a current list of embedded applications. To ensure reliable performance, new device drivers and applications are available only from Crestron through firmware updates.
2. USB port can also be used to load projects or firmware via a USB flash drive.
V-Cable Siamese Cable, 3 feet (~0.9 meters) (Included with TPMC-V15 models only)
V-Cable Siamese Cable, 6 feet (~1.8 meters) (Included with TPMC-V15-TILT models only)
Wall Mount Conversion Kit for TPMC-V15 (Included with TPMC-V15-WALL models only)
Pre-Construction Wall Mount Back Box for TPMC-V12-WALL
Pre-Construction Wall Mount Back Box for TPMC-V15-WALL
Pre-Construction Wall Mounting Kit for TPMC-V12-WALL
Pre-Construction Wall Mounting Kit for TPMC-V15-WALL
Swivel Mount Kit for TPMC-V12-TILT and TPMC-V15-TILT
Touchpoint™ Virtual Mouse & Keyboard Software for Windows®
Post-Construction Wall Mounting Kit with Mud Ring for TPMC-V12-WALL
Post-Construction Wall Mounting Kit with Mud Ring for TPMC-V15-WALL
Post-Construction Wall Mounting Kit with Trim Ring for TPMC-V12-WALL
Post-Construction Wall Mounting Kit with Trim Ring for TPMC-V15-WALL
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3. May be powered by power pack or Cresnet network power, not both.
4. Item included; refer to individual product specifications for additional information.
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.
7. For more information about the TPMC-V12-WALL refer to the TPMC-V12-WALL, V12-WALL & WMKC-V12 Installation Guide (Doc. 6893). It is available from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/manuals
8. For more information about the TPMC-V15-WALL refer to the TPMC-V15-WALL, V15-WALL & WMKC-V15 Installation Guide (Doc. 6884).
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).
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Physical Description

This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on your TPMC-V12/15.
TPMC-V12-TILT Physical View (Shown in Black)
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TPMC-V12-WALL Physical View (Shown in White)
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TPMC-V15-TILT Physical View (Shown in Black)
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TPMC-V15-WALL Physical View (Shown in White)
TPMC-V15 Physical View (Rear Showing Connector Ports)
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TPMC-V12 Overall Dimensions (Front and Side Views)
11.72 in
(298 mm)
10.22 in
(260 mm)
Microphone
1.66 in
(42 mm)
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TPMC-V12 Overall Dimensions (Rear View)
2.96 in
(75 mm)
4.14 in
(105 mm)
4.39 in
(112 mm)
2.96 in
(75 mm)
NOTE: In the illustration above, the TPMC-V12 is shown with the rear cover removed. When making cable connections to the TPMC-V12, it will be necessary to remove the cover by first removing the four screws holding it in place. Replace the cover when connections have been made.
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TPMC-V12-TILT Overall Dimensions (Front View)
11.72 in
(298 mm)
10.22 in
(260 mm)
10.81 in
(275 mm)
Microphone
1
2
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TPMC-V12-TILT Overall Dimensions (Side View)
35º
Max Tilt
Angle
1.66 in
(42 mm)
8.11 in
(206 mm)
64.00 in ±1.00 (~1.63 m)
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TPMC-V15 Overall Dimensions (Front and Side Views)
15.33 in
(390 mm)
11.10 in
(282 mm)
Microphone
1.85 in
(47 mm)
1
2
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TPMC-V15 Overall Dimensions (Rear View)
2.96 in
(75 mm)
4.14 in
(105 mm)
6.19 in
(158 mm)
2.96 in
(75 mm)
NOTE: In the illustration above, the TPMC-V15 is shown with the rear cover removed. When making cable connections to the TPMC-V15, it will be necessary to remove the cover by first removing the four screws holding it in place. Replace the cover when connections have been made.
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TPMC-V15-TILT Overall Dimensions (Front View)
15.33 in
(390 mm)
11.10 in
(282 mm)
11.69 in
(297 mm)
Microphone
1
2
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TPMC-V15-TILT Overall Dimensions (Side View)
35º
Max Tilt
Angle
1.85 in
(47 mm)
8.11 in
(206 mm)
TPMC-V12/15 Overall Dimensions (Rear View – V15 Shown)
3
4
64.00 in ±1.00 (~1.63 m)
5
6
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Connectors, Controls & Indicators
CONNECTORS
#
CONTROLS &
INDICATORS
1
,
DESCRIPTION
1 HARD KEY
(1) Programmable push button, also reboots the touchpanel (or activates it) if held for six seconds
2 Power LED
(1) Green LED, indicates touchpanel is in active state
3
24 Y Z G
(1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal block, Cresnet slave port and power input; Normally connects to TPMC-V-IMCW interface
2
module CRESCAT-D-HP, CRESCAT-QM, DB-CBL, CRESNET or CRESNET-HP cable
via TPMC-V-CBL-S, CRESCAT,
3, 4, 5
; Refer to TPMC-V-IMCW interface module specifications for other connectors; May also be connected directly to a Cresnet network or power supply
4
VIDEO/LAN6
(1) Shielded 10P8C modular jack (RJ-45 or RJ-50 compatible); 10/100BASE-T Ethernet and balanced video port; Normally connects to TPMC-V-IMCW interface module2 via TPMC-V-CBL-S, CRESCAT, CRESCAT-D-HP, CRESCAT-QM, DB-CBL or generic CAT5e/6
3, 4, 5
cable
; Refer to TPMC-V-IMCW interface module specifications for other connectors; May also be connected directly to an Ethernet LAN (negates video connectivity)
5
USB
(1) USB Type A female; USB 2.0 host port for connection of a mouse/keyboard or other USB HID (Human Interface Device) compliant device or for flash drive
6
MEMORY
EXPANSION
(1) MMC compatible card slot; Accepts Multimedia Memory Card (MMC) up to 4 GB for memory expansion
1. Interface connectors for 24 Y Z G and VIDEO/LAN ports are provided with the unit.
2. Item included; refer to individual product specifications for additional information.
3. The TPMC-V12/15 models include (1) TPMC-V-CBL-S3 3 foot (0.9 meter) Siamese Cable. The TPMC-V12/15-TILT models include (1) TPMC-V-CBL-S6 6 foot (1.8 meter) Siamese Cable. The TPMC-V12/15-WALL models do not include any cable.
4. For wiring between the TPMC-V12 and interface module, use a TPMC-V-CBL-S Siamese Cable, CresCAT, CresCAT-D-HP, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL or quality CAT5e/CAT6. CAT5e/6 requires an additional CRESNET or CRESNET-HP for Cresnet and power or else a single wire pair for power only. The maximum length for CRESCAT-D-HP, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET-HP or CAT5e/6 + 14 AWG power wire is 330 feet (100 meters) minus the length of any Ethernet cable connected to the LAN jack on the rear of the interface module. The maximum length for CresCAT, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET or CAT5e/6 + 18 AWG power wire is 155 feet (47 meters) minus the length of any additional Ethernet cable beyond 175 feet (53 meters).
5. For wiring between the TPMC-V15 and interface module, use a TPMC-V-CBL-S Siamese Cable, CresCAT, CresCAT-D-HP, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL or quality CAT5e/CAT6. CAT5e/6 requires an additional CRESNET or CRESNET-HP for Cresnet and power or else a single wire pair for power only. The maximum length for CRESCAT-D-HP, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET-HP or CAT5e/6 + 14 AWG power wire is 330 feet (100 meters) minus the length of any Ethernet cable connected to the LAN jack on the rear of the interface module. The maximum length for CresCAT, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET or CAT5e/6 + 18 AWG power wire is 148 feet (45 meters) minus the length of any additional Ethernet cable beyond 182 feet (55 meters).
6. To determine which is pin 1 on the cable, hold the cable so the end of the eight pin modular plug is facing away from you, with the clip down and copper side up. Pin 1 is on the far left.
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Setup

Network Wiring

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 networks with 20 or more devices, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” which starts on page 65.
The TPMC-V12/15 can also use high-speed Ethernet for communications between the device and a control system, computer, media server and other IP-based devices.
).
Net ID
IP ID
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the latest version of the Crestron e-Control
Reference Guide (Doc. 6052).

Identity Code

The Net ID of the TPMC-V12/15 has been factory set to 03. The Net IDs of multiple TPMC-V12/15 devices in the same system must be unique. The Net ID is set using the internal setup menu (refer to “Cresnet” on page 31). Net ID may also be set from a personal computer (PC) via Crestron Toolbox™ (refer to “Establishing Communication” on page 60).
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.
The IP ID is set using the internet setup menu (refer to “IP Table” on page 42. IP ID may also be set within the TPMC-V12/15’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-V12/15 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.
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Configuring the V-Panel

NOTE: The only connection required to configure the touchpanel is power. Refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page 47 for details.
The TPMC-V12/15 is configured from the setup menu.
NOTE: If no project has been loaded or if an invalid project has been loaded, the touchpanel displays an error message and defaults to the setup menu screen.
If a project is running, the setup menu can be accessed using one of three methods:
1. 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”.
2. If the project has a button defined for this purpose, touching the button will provide entry into the setup menu.
3. Crestron Toolbox can be also used to enter the setup menu:
a. Establish communication with the touchpanel (refer to “Establishing
Communication” on page 60 for details).
b. Right-click on the device and select Functions | Setup Mode….
“Setup/Calibrate” Window
c. Select Enter Setup Mode. The setup menu will be displayed as shown
in the following diagram.
NOTE: Select Exit Setup Mode to exit the setup menu.
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TPMC-V12/15 Setup Menu
The setup menu provides access to all basic functions and parameters. It is divided into Setup, Ethernet, Standby, Screen Brightness, Misc. Controls, 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 with status displayed on the
screen, standby timeout is disabled until approximately five minutes after the project load process has completed. Standby will then be enabled again.
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, runtime project, video, audio, embedded applications and diagnostics. The setup menu also has a button that will toggle the on-screen keyboard on and off.
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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: Clear History only takes effect after restarting Internet Explorer.
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.) and provides a location to save files. To further customize the installation, network drives containing compiled touchpanel project files can also be mapped.
“Network Connections” Window
To add a new network connection, touch Add….
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“Configure Network Connection” Window
To add a network drive, perform the following procedure:
1. Touch shareable folder name does not appear on the list, it can be entered manually in the Remote Name field, using the following format:
\\Remote host name\Shareable folder name
2. Map this connection by selecting a drive letter from the Map Drive Letter drop box.
3. Enter a user name and password.
4. Touch the Remember and reconnect on startup checkbox if so desired.
5. Touch OK to enable the new network connection and return to the “Network Connections” window.
Once all changes to network connections have been completed, touch OK to return to the “Security Setup” window.
Touch Setup Proxy… to open the “Setup Proxy” window. This window is used to point to a proxy server for Internet access. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between your internal network (intranet) and the Internet, retrieving files from remote Web servers.
“Setup Proxy” Window
to browse for the new network connection. If the remote
To setup a proxy server, select Use Proxy Server.
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1. Enter the IP address or name of the proxy server.
2. If desired, specify addresses that should not use the proxy server (i.e. intranet addresses).
Touch OK to enable the proxy server connection and return to the “Security Setup” window. Then touch Close to return to the setup menu.
Cresnet
The Cresnet button opens the “Cresnet Setup” window, which allows you to enable or disable Cresnet and permits changing the Cresnet ID.
“Cresnet Setup” Window
Select Enable for normal Cresnet communication mode and Disable when the touchpanel is connected to a control system via Ethernet. Communication mode is factory set to Disable.
The Cresnet network identity number (Cresnet ID) is displayed in the “Cresnet Setup” window. Cresnet ID is a two-digit hexadecimal number. The hexadecimal number can range from 03 to FE and must correspond to the Net ID set in the SIMPL Windows program of the Cresnet system. Matching IDs between touchpanel and SIMPL Windows program is required if data is to be successfully transferred. The Net ID for the TPMC-V12/15 is factory set to 03. No two devices in the same system can have the same Net ID.
Two buttons below the hexadecimal display, Down and Up, decrease and increase the Cresnet ID by one, respectively.
Select OK to accept the changes and return to the setup menu.
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Touch Screen
The Touch Screen button opens the “Touch Screen Settings” window, which provides access to touch screen calibration when you touch Calibrate Touch Screen….
“Touch Screen Settings” Window
To view the mouse cursor on the touchpanel, select On in the Mouse Cursor section of the window. The mouse cursor will only be displayed if a mouse is connected to the touchpanel.
When Calibrate Touch Screen… is touched, the calibration screen will be displayed. Touch the screen to begin the calibration process. If the screen is not touched within sixty seconds, the calibration sequence will stop and the screen will return to the “Touch Screen Settings” window.
If the screen is touched before the sixty second timeout, the screen instructs you to touch the center of each target as it appears. There will be a series of crosshairs on the panel, starting near the upper left corner. Touch the center of the first crosshair to initiate calibration. As each new crosshair is touched, the next will appear. After the upper left, crosshairs will appear in the upper center, upper right, middle left, screen center, middle right, lower left, lower center and finally lower right. Touch the center of the crosshair in the lower right of the screen to conclude calibration and return to the “Touch Screen Settings” window. Touch OK to accept the changes and return to the setup menu.
NOTE: When touching the screen during calibration, be as accurate as possible. Use the tip of a capped pen or the eraser end of a pencil. To cancel calibration and return to the “Touch Screen Settings” window without saving calibration data, create a calibration error by touching the screen in the same spot for each calibration point.
NOTE: The touchpanel’s calibration routine can also be accessed through Crestron Toolbox if the touchpanel is connected to a control system via Cresnet and/or TCP/IP by selecting the device from the Network Device Tree and right-clicking the device to select Functions | Setup Mode…. Select Enter Calibration Mode to begin calibration.
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When Touch Screen Test is touched, the test screen will be displayed (refer to illustration below). This screen allows the user to test the touch screen response at 17 points on the screen. Each button on the screen will light when touched. Touch Return to exit the test screen.
Touch Screen Test Window
Display Output
Touching Display Output shows the display resolution of the touchpanel and provides charts for testing the display.
“Display Output” Window
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Update Panel
The Update Panel button permits the selection of the touchpanel program, a .vtz file. It is also used to upgrade firmware.
The Project tab of the “Project and Firmware” window is divided into two sections:
Current Loaded Project and Load New Project.
Current Loaded Project displays the name and creation time of the current project.
In the Load New Project section, touch Browse and select the compiled project (i.e. the .vtz file) to be loaded from a network drive, USB device or flash drive, then touch Open to show the source file in the “Project and Firmware” window. Touch
Load to uncompress the project file, place it in the destination selected in Target Location to Load the Project to and display it on the touchpanel.
In the Target Location to Load the Project to area of the Load New Project section, you can choose the location where your uncompressed project files will be stored. The default file location is the internal flash.
NOTE: If there is a mapped network drive on the touchpanel, the first time you select Browse, it may take some time for the “Open” window to appear.
NOTE: When selecting Browse, the contents of the “Recent” folder will not be available.
NOTE: Projects can also be loaded via Crestron Toolbox.
NOTE: If External is checked, the display list cannot be viewed via Crestron
Toolbox.
NOTE: When loading a project to an external storage device (e.g. MMC card or flash drive), a subdirectory (not the root) must be used as the working path. Otherwise, the upload may fail.
“Project and Firmware” Window (Project Tab)
The Firmware tab of the “Project and Firmware” window (refer to illustration that follows) displays the Current Loaded Firmware and also has a Load New Firmware section.
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“Project and Firmware” Window (Firmware Tab)
Current Loaded Firmware displays the version of the current firmware.
In the Load New Firmware section, touch Browse and select the firmware file (i.e. the .csz or .zip file) to be loaded from a network drive, USB device or flash drive. Touch Load to load the new firmware.
Video
Video input is selected and adjusted from this window. If it is not already selected, touch the Video tab to access the settings for the video input.
Video Setup
The setup screen for the video source is displayed in the following illustration. Changes are made in real time.
“Video Setup” Window (Video Tab)
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Video is setup using the Overscan and Color controls (for Brightness, Hue, Contrast and Saturation).
Overscan
Overscan is the active image area in a video picture that is outside the edges of the display device. Overscan adjustment first came about because of noise and other artifacts at the beginning and end of the scan lines. To reliably eliminate the noise and fill the screen with a picture, the outside edge of the active picture area was pushed out past the edge of the display area. The average or targeted overscan loss is about 5 to 10% of the image on each edge. Digital images have nearly eliminated the noise and other artifacts at the edge of the picture, so more of the video image can be safely shown. The Normal setting is usually the correct choice for most video inputs.
Presets
Up to 30 presets may be stored for future retrieval.
Manage Presets
Use the Manage Presets tab to copy presets for one source to other sources.
“Video Setup” Window (Manage Presets Tab)
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Audio
Touch Audio to open the “Audio Setup” window, shown in the illustration that follows.
Volume controls and Mute buttons are available for Speakers, Local Audio and Key Clicks, as well as a Mute button for the Microphone input.
For Local Audio/Microphone Control, check boxes are provided to Enable digital microphone noise suppression and Enable microphone acoustic echo cancellation.
Touching Play Test Sound plays a short internal audio file.
Changes to audio settings are made in real time.
“Audio Setup” Window
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Embed Apps (Embedded Applications)
Touch Embed Apps to open the “Embedded Apps” window, which permits you to set internet security to different levels for different types of internet sites.
“Embedded Apps” Window
For each of the three zones (Internet, Local Intranet, and Trusted Sites), one of three security levels (High, Medium or Low) can be selected. The security levels are defined as:
High: The safest way to browse but also the least functional. Less secure features are disabled. Appropriate for sites that may have harmful content.
Medium: Safe browsing and still functional. Prompts before downloading potentially unsafe content. Unsigned ActiveX controls will not be downloaded. Appropriate for most internet sites.
Low: Minimal safeguards and warning prompts are provided. Most content is downloaded and run without prompts. All active content can run. Appropriate for sites you absolutely trust.
Touch Default to restore the default security settings. By default, security is set to Medium for Internet and Local Intranet and Low for Trusted Sites.
The “Embedded Apps” window also permits you to enable the popup windows (child windows) that open when you are in Internet Explorer (not the popup windows of the embedded applications).
NOTE: Refer to the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com 4190, for information on the latest versions of the software.
Touch Close after all changes have been made. The touchpanel must be rebooted for changes to take effect. Touch Save & Reboot, located in the shutdown section of the setup menu.
), online help Answer ID
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A list of trusted sites can be created and edited by touching Add/Remove Trusted Sites. Touching this button will open the “Trusted Sites” window. From here, trusted
sites can be added and edited. Sites are listed by domain name or IP address. Once all sites have been entered, touch Close.
“Trusted Sites” Window
NOTE: Save & Reboot on the setup menu must be selected for Embedded Apps changes to take effect.
NOTE: While browsing the Internet with the TPMC-V12/15, clicking on a link may cause a message box titled “Restrictions” to appear that contains the text “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.” If this message appears, checking Enable Pop-ups in the “Embedded Apps” window may correct this error. Other restrictions may also cause this error, so this may not prevent all occurrences.
NOTE: The TPMC-V12/15 supports automatic connection to the VNC server when the VNC View application is opened. For automatic connection without having to enter the server location and password every time the VNC viewer is opened, launch the application and using a USB mouse, right-click on the VNC viewer window, then select Save configuration info as….
NOTE: Refer to the Crestron Web site, online help Answer ID 4627, for information on how to set up the VNC viewer. Refer to Answer ID 3345 for information on how to program the MJPEG viewer. Refer to Answer ID 4640 for information about the default paths for embedded applications and dynamic graphics.
NOTE: When using the embedded applications, only one document window can be open at a time. Opening a second document window will cause the first document window to close.
NOTE: For NetMeeting to work properly, the Enable full-duplex audio so I can speak while receiving audio option needs to be de-selected (i.e. unchecked) in the Audio tab of the “Options” window. The window can be accessed by selecting Tools
| Options. This will need to be done for NetMeeting each time the panel is rebooted.
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ETHERNET Details

The Ethernet portion of the setup menu allows configuration of the touchpanel settings for Ethernet communications.
The Crestron Swirl logo at the top of the Ethernet portion of the setup menu illuminates to indicate the status of your connection to the control system(s):
Green Connected
Yellow Network trouble
Orange Connected to some but not all of the control systems (listed in IP
table)
Red Not connected to any control system (listed in the IP table)
Adapters
Touch the Adapters button to access the “Ethernet Setup” window, shown in the illustration below. Changes are made in real time and there is typically no need to reboot. The Ethernet address and mask are displayed on this screen.
“Ethernet Setup” Window
To configure the Ethernet adapter, touch its name once to select it in the Adapter Name list. Then, touch Configure to open the “Local Area Connection Properties”
window. This window displays the connection and related required items.
NOTE: When configuring an adapter, only one item can be modified at a time. For example, to modify an IP address and also change authentication, touch Configure and modify the IP address, then touch OK (you must return to the “Ethernet Setup” window). Touch Configure again, change authentication, then touch OK. The order in which modifications are performed does not matter.
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“Local Area Connection Properties” Window
To establish dynamic or static processing, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and touch Properties.
“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” Window
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is a set of protocols that defines how to transfer data between two computers. TCP monitors and ensures correct transfer of data. IP receives the data from TCP, breaks it up into packets and ships it off to a network. The IP address is a unique number consisting of four parts (called “octets”) separated by dots, e.g., 165.113.245.2.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. In some systems, the IP
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address of the device can even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP addresses.
Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. New computers can be added to a network without manually assigning each one a unique IP address.
NOTE: The TPMC-V12/15 ships with DHCP enabled.
Static IP addresses on a dedicated AV/control system allow the integrator to have a fixed/controllable network. This helps maintain communication stability between Ethernet devices.
IP Table
Touch IP Table on the setup menu to open the “IP Table Setup” window.
Edit, remove or enter a control system’s IP address in the IP table to enable communication between the touchpanel and a control system. The touchpanel can communicate with multiple control systems.
For more information on IP tables, refer to the latest version of the Crestron 2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256).
“IP Table Setup” Window
The IP ID is the ID number that is used to identify the touchpanel in the control system’s IP table. The IP ID should match the IP ID set in the SIMPL Windows program.
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Identity
Touch Identity to open the “Network ID” window. The “Network ID” window displays the hostname and workgroup that identify the touchpanel on the network. The hostname may be used when transferring a program over Ethernet using Crestron Toolbox. This window permits editing of the hostname and workgroup.
“Network ID” Window
NOTE: The hostname is required for Ethernet communication.
Sharing
Touch Sharing to open the “Configure Shared Folders” window. This window is used to set up shared folders. Sharing enables remote computers to view and/or modify files stored on the touchpanel.
“Configure Shared Folders” Window
Touch Add New Share… to browse and add directories with permission to read­only or read/write. Touch Close after adding all folders to be shared.
NOTE: For security reasons, there is no persistence of the shared drive(s) after the panel is rebooted.
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Standby Details

The Standby function turns off the backlight when the touchpanel is inactive for a specified time. Use the Up and Down buttons to set the Standby from 0 through 120 minutes, where 0 disables the timeout. Touch the screen to reactivate the touchpanel from standby mode. When the touchpanel is reactivated, the last screen to be displayed reappears.
NOTE: The hard buttons will still function when the touchpanel is in standby mode but will not cause it to awaken from standby. You must touch the screen to reactivate the touchpanel.

Screen Brightness Details

The Screen Brightness can be varied from 0 to 100. To increase the brightness, touch Up. To decrease the brightness, touch Down.

Misc. Controls Details

The Misc. Controls section of the setup menu contains the Diagnostics and Keyboard buttons.
Diagnostics
Touch Diagnostic to display the firmware version number, see Installed Packs and to reset the end user license from the “Diagnostics” window.
“Diagnostics” Window
Reset CTP Port resets the default value of the CTP port to 41795, for terminal connection using Crestron Toolbox.
To configure the appearance of popup messages, touch Configure Messages. The “Message Popup Configuration” window will open.
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“Message Popup Configuration” Window
Keyboard
There are three types of Network popup messages. Following are definitions of each message type:
Connected: A green popup message appears when the panel is connected to the control system.
Checking Connection: A yellow popup message appears when the panel is experiencing network issues.
Disconnected, Trying to Reconnect…: A red popup message appears when the panel loses connection with the control system.
A control for popup message Translucence is also provided. Translucence ranges from 25% to 100%, with a default value of 90%.
The Default button restores the original Screen Position and Translucence settings, as well as enabling display of Network messages. A Test Message button lets you see the changes to popup message position and translucence. Touch Close to close the popup window.
NOTE: The default value for Screen Position is Lower Left.
Touch the Keyboard button to display the on-screen keyboard.
The on-screen keyboard can be used in an identical manner to a physically connected keyboard. It can be used in any of the embedded applications, for example, to enter a web address or to enter data into a spreadsheet, etc.
The on-screen keyboard also has a few special keys:
Volume down
Volume up
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Right click: simulates right-click of mouse
Size: toggles on-screen keyboard size (small, medium, large)
Keyboard translucence down: decreases keyboard translucence
Keyboard translucence up: increases keyboard translucence
On-Screen Keyboard
The initial position of the on-screen keyboard is determined by the VT Pro-e program or SIMPL Windows settings. The on-screen keyboard will default to its largest size.
In use, when the on-screen keyboard is moved and/or resized and then closed, it will re-open in the same position it was in and at the same size it was when closed. This position and size will remain in memory until the touchpanel is re-booted or it is re­set by the SIMPL Windows program. After reboot, the position of the on-screen keyboard will revert to the defaults set in the VT Pro-e or SIMPL Windows program. The size will revert to the largest as determined by the firmware installed in the touchpanel.
Exit the on-screen keyboard by selecting by touching the “X” close button in the upper right corner of the keyboard window. If the Keyboard button on the start menu is still visible, you can also touch it to exit the keyboard.

Hard Button Feedback Details

The Hard Button Feedback section of the setup menu provides visual feedback for a hard button press. Pressing a the hard button will result in the icon on the screen illuminating in bright green.

Ethernet Status Details

The Ethernet Status section of the setup menu provides a Link Status light to indicate an Ethernet connection and displays the current IP and MAC addresses.
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Save & Reboot and Shutdown Details

To save any changes and reboot the touchpanel, touch Save & Reboot, located in the lower right section of the setup menu.
To turn off the touchpanel, touch Shut Down, located in lower right section of the setup menu. This is the recommended method for shutting down the touchpanel. After the touchpanel has shut down, the power supply can be safely removed from the touchpanel.

Exit Details

Touch Exit to leave the setup menu and return to the project. If no project has been loaded, the touchpanel will display an error message and return to the setup menu.

Hardware Hookup

Ventilation
Connect the Device
Hardware Connections for the TPMC-V12/15 Using TPMC-V-IMCW (TPMC-V15 Shown)
24 Y Z G:
To TPMC-V-IMCW
The TPMC-V12/15 should be used in a well-ventilated area.
To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications.
The TPMC-V12/15 can be connected using the included TPMC-V-IMCW interface module or (if the video inputs provided by the TPMC-V-IMCW are not needed) it can be connected directly to a Crestron control system (sold separately).
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Apply power after all connections have been made.
When making connections to the TPMC-V12/15, use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
VIDEO / LAN:
To TPMC-V-IMCW
To Mouse, Keyboard
USB:
or Flash Drive
MEMORY EXPANSION:
For MMC Compatible
Card
Hardware Connections for the TPMC-V12/15 Without Using TPMC-V-IMCW (TPMC-V15 Shown)
24 Y Z G:
To Cresnet Network
or Power Supply
VIDEO / LAN*:
To LAN
To Mouse, Keyboard
USB:
or Flash Drive
MEMORY EXPANSION:
For MMC Compatible
Card
* Negates video connectivity
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CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure to the touchscreen display during handling. Doing so can crack the screen and damage the touchpanel.
NOTE: Direct connection of the TPMC-V12/15 to a Cresnet power source and Ethernet LAN, without the use of the TPMC-V-IMCW, negates video connectivity.
NOTE: For wiring between the TPMC-V12 and interface module, use a TPMC-V-CBL-S Siamese Cable, CresCAT, CresCAT-D-HP, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL or quality CAT5e/CAT6. CAT5e/6 requires an additional CRESNET or CRESNET-HP for Cresnet and power or else a single wire pair for power only. The maximum length for CRESCAT-D-HP, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET-HP or CAT5e/6 + 14 AWG power wire is 330 feet (100 meters) minus the length of any Ethernet cable connected to the LAN jack on the rear of the interface module. The maximum length for CresCAT, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET or CAT5e/6 + 18 AWG power wire is 155 feet (47 meters) minus the length of any additional Ethernet cable beyond 175 feet (53 meters).
NOTE: For wiring between the TPMC-V15 and interface module, use a TPMC-V-CBL-S Siamese Cable, CresCAT, CresCAT-D-HP, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL or quality CAT5e/CAT6. CAT5e/6 requires an additional CRESNET or CRESNET-HP for Cresnet and power or else a single wire pair for power only. The maximum length for CRESCAT-D-HP, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET-HP or CAT5e/6 + 14 AWG power wire is 330 feet (100 meters) minus the length of any Ethernet cable connected to the LAN jack on the rear of the interface module. The maximum length for CresCAT, CresCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CAT5e/6 + CRESNET or CAT5e/6 + 18 AWG power wire is 148 feet (45 meters) minus the length of any additional Ethernet cable beyond 182 feet (55 meters).
NOTE: Be sure to set Cresnet to Disable when using Ethernet. Refer to “Cresnet” on page 31 for details.
NOTE: When booting the TPMC-V12/15, 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: After inserting a USB device or MMC card, a “Found New Hardware” window may appear. If this window appears, click “Yes” to close the window.
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Tilt Tension Adjustment

Tilt tension on the TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 is preset at the factory to allow the panel to be tilted anywhere within its 35 degree tilt range and maintain its position during use. To tighten tilt tension or to fix the panel at a given tilt position, use the three Allen screws accessed through the hole in the touchpanel base, as shown in the following illustration.
Position of Allen Screws for Tilt Tension Adjustment
Allen Screws for Tilt Tension Adjustment

Recommended Cleaning

Keep the surface of the touchscreen free of dirt, dust or other materials that could degrade optical properties. Long-term contact with abrasive materials can scratch the surface, which may detrimentally affect image quality.
For best cleaning results, use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth with any commercially available non-ammonia glass cleaner. Bezels may not provide a complete watertight seal. Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid getting moisture beneath the bezels.
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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 you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at www.crestron.com/support. First-time users will need to establish a user account.

Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC

NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/software
Crestron provides an assortment of Windows-based software tools to develop a customized system. Use Crestron SystemBuilder™ or SIMPL Windows to create a program to control the TPMC-V12/15. For the minimum recommended software versions, visit the Version Tracker page of the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/versiontracker).
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Configuration Manager

Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder

Crestron SystemBuilder™ is the easiest method of programming but does not offer as much flexibility as SIMPL Windows. For additional details, download SystemBuilder from the Crestron Web site and examine the extensive help file.

Programming with SIMPL Windows

NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the TPMC-V12/15, it is recommended to use SystemBuilder for configuring a system.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control systems. It is organized into two separate but equally important “Managers”: Configuration and Program.
Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by selecting hardware from the Device Library.
1. The TPMC-V12/15 must first be incorporated into the system.
a. To incorporate the TPMC-V12/15 (Cresnet) into the system, drag the
TPMC-V12/15 from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Cresnet) folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views.
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Locating the TPMC-V12/15 (Cresnet) in the Device Library
b. To incorporate the TPMC-V12/15 (Ethernet) into the system, drag the
TPMC-V12/15 from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Ethernet) folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views.
Locating the TPMC-V12/15 (Ethernet) in the Device Library
The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot(s) with a default Net ID or IP ID as shown in the following illustration.
NOTE: In the following illustration, there is both an Ethernet device in Slot 8 and a Cresnet device in Slot 9. It is possible to have both types of device attached to a control system as long as the control system has either a built-in or expansion Ethernet interface.
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C2ENET-2 and C2Net Devices, Slot 8 and 9
2. If additional TPMC-V12/15 devices are to be added, repeat step 1 for each device. Each TPMC-V12/15 is assigned a different Net ID or IP ID number as it is added.
3. If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window and change the Net ID or IP ID, as shown in the following figure(s).
“Device Settings: Crestron TPMC-V12/15 (Cresnet)” Window (TPMC-V12 Shown)
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“Device Settings: Crestron TPMC-V12/15 (Ethernet)” Window (TPMC-V15 Shown)
NOTE: The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must match the Net ID or IP ID of each unit. Refer to “Identity Code” on page 26.
Program Manager
Multi-mode objects offer high-
erformance programming!
Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols.
The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).

Programming with VisionTools Pro-e

Touchpanel screens should be created in VisionTools® Pro-e (VT Pro-e) to allow accessing the embedded applications, switching of source signals to desired outputs as well as selection of the system mode. There are no special programming requirements to use the functions of the TPMC-V12/15 in a room control system.
Multi-Mode Objects
The single most advanced VT Pro-e high performance programming technique involving the TPMC-V12/15 is the concept of multi-mode objects. A multi-mode object (i.e. button, legend, etc.) is an object drawn on a VT Pro-e page that can have one or more active and inactive visible settings (modes).
For examples, refer to www.crestron.com/exampleprograms mode object examples. This file contains the VT Pro-e touchpanel files and SIMPL Windows files that illustrate the high-performance capabilities of multi-mode objects.
WAV File Audio Messages
and search for multi-
The TPMC-V12/15 touchpanels are capable of playing audio messages as system prompts and responses. These files are recorded as WAV files on a PC using an audio utility such as Sound Recorder that is packaged with Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/XP/NT/2000/Vista/7™. Files from other sources may also be converted to an acceptable format by using this or a similar utility. Many other audio utilities are available commercially or as shareware. The TPMC-V12/15 touchpanels only accept the following WAV file formats: PCM, 8 and 16 bit, 8 – 44.1kHz, mono and stereo. For more information about how to use Sound Recorder, refer to its User’s
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Guide and extensive help information provided with the software. Also refer to the help file in VT Pro-e to learn how to use its audio tool, Sound Manager, to attach WAV files to a touchpanel project.
Pre-recorded WAV files for voice prompts and responses are available from Crestron. These files can be stored into and programmed for use in the touchpanel directly or may be edited with the Sound Recorder. For example, the individual files can be combined to create custom messages.
NOTE: Touchpanel WAV files can be obtained from the Wave LC Library of the Crestron FTP site.
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 TPMC-V12/15 project.
Bit depth refers to the number of memory bits used to store color data for each pixel in a raster image. A touchpanel raster image consists of a rectangular grid of picture elements (pixels). Each pixel uses the same amount of memory to store its color data. The amount of memory is called the bit depth of the image.
Greater bit depths are required to represent finer gradations of color. Increasing bit depth necessarily increases file size. A black and white drawing requires only one bit per pixel to store all the available color information. Using a 32-bit per pixel bit depth for a black and white image increases the file size 32 times without adding anything to the black and white image quality.
In an 8-bit per pixel system, the associated 8-bits of video memory for every screen pixel contain a value referring to a location in an 8-bit color table. In this way any one of the specific 256 color table locations is assigned to a pixel.
A 16-bit highcolor system is considered sufficient to provide life-like colors. It is encoded using 5-bits to represent red, 5-bits to represent blue and (since the human eye is more sensitive to the color green) 6-bits to represent 64 levels of green. These can therefore be combined to provide 65,536 mixed colors (32 x 32 x 64 = 65,536).
In a 24-bit graphics display, the video memory allocates 24 bits for each pixel on the screen enabling each pixel to take on any one of a possible 16.7 million colors. Each 24-bit value is composed of 8-bits for red, 8-bits for green and 8-bits for blue. These triplets of 8-bit values are also referred to as the red, green and blue color planes. A 24-bit image is actually composed of three component images which combine to create the truecolor picture. The reason this is called truecolor is that this is near the maximum number of colors the human eye is able to detect.
Truecolor images are sometimes represented by a 32-bit value. The extra 8-bits do not enhance the precision of the color representation but act as an alpha channel that represents pixel translucence. 32-bit truecolor has become popular on the computer desktop to provide effects such as translucent windows, fading menus and shadows.
In graphics intensive applications such as touchpanels, raising or lowering the color depth of the displayed graphics can achieve a balance of performance and quality. Lower color depths do not require as much frame buffer memory or display bandwidth, allowing them to be generated and displayed more quickly. Increasing color depth results in higher color quality at the expense of display speed and responsiveness. By using mostly 8-bit or 16-bit graphics and holding 32-bit graphics to a minimum (e.g. for a family photo, etc.), you can create a sophisticated project that will fit in the memory space provided and have the touchpanel remain very responsive.
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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 you can elect to compress and reduce the image size in the “Page Properties” window for the entire page and/or perform the same function of reducing the image size using the “Image Properties” window. A reduction in image size will save a considerable amount of memory space for your project.
In VT Pro-e, the Compress checkbox permits the image to be compressed when compiling. The 16 Bits checkbox converts a 24-bit or 32-bit image to 16 bits. This conversion to a 16-bit image may cause the loss of some subtle shading. To compensate for this, use the dithering to simulate the original shading. Check your image with each of the available dithering types to determine which will deliver the best quality image.
Dithering type selection can be accessed from the “Page Properties” or “Image Properties” windows in VT-Pro-e. Refer to the following illustrations.
VT Pro-e “Page Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection VT Pro-e “Image Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection
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MultiByte International Characters
Most languages use a single byte of eight bits to represent a character, e.g. English, French, German, Hebrew, Russian, Thai, etc.
Multibyte character fonts require more than the usual eight bits to specify a character. This occurs when a language has more than 256 characters (2 For example, Chinese fonts contain several thousand characters. Other multibyte languages include Japanese and Korean.
There are two separate applications with multibyte characters – static text on buttons and indirect text on buttons. No Isys touchpanel firmware changes are required in either case.
Indirect text on a button is entered in VT Pro-e and the actual string to be displayed is entered in SIMPL Windows. As of this publication date only completely single byte or completely multibyte strings may be entered or they will not be compiled correctly in SIMPL Windows. In other words, you cannot enter Chinese characters interspersed with numbers. You can enter Chinese characters or numbers in separate strings or you can pad each number with “\x00” to make it multibyte and then combine it with Chinese characters in the same string.
Of course you can always use the workaround of showing a graphic that displays the string but it is not dynamic. To compile and use multibyte characters it is essential that the operating system understand the language. Windows XP, Vista and 7 are available in many international languages and add-on software is available for other versions of Windows.
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) in a font.

Embedded Applications

NOTE: Installations and downloads from within embedded applications are not supported by the TPMC-V12/15.
A number of third-party or in-house applications are embedded in a VT Pro-e TPMC-V12/15 project. (Refer to illustration on the following page.)
Adobe Reader
Keyboard
MediaMarker Notebook
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft Word Viewer
MJPEG Viewer
NetMeeting
PowerPoint Viewer
Real Player
Remote Desktop
VNC Viewer
Windows Media Player
WordPad
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The embedded applications have the following features:
All embedded applications listed in the VT Pro-e ProjectView
workspace are created by default for a new TPMC-V12/15 project.
All applications are created at project-level – one instance per project.
The static position and size of each application can be viewed from any
page.
Four analog joins can be assigned to each application to dynamically
change position and size.
One digital feedback join or one analog join can be assigned to
dynamically show/hide an application.
Embedded Applications in ProjectView
Right-click on any of the applications in the Project View and select Properties to open the “Embedded Application Property” window (refer to the illustration on the following page). This window permits a choice of positions on the screen, assignment of an analog touch join type and number and a show/hide join number.
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Defaults for Embedded Windows Applications

Use the Default Path text box in the “Embedded Applications Properties” window to enter the default document for the application.
Edit the Default Position and Size in the “Embedded Application Properties” window to point to your new location.
Sample of an “Embedded Application Properties” Window
TPMC-V12/15 (Digitals)

Programming Embedded Windows Applications

The following diagram is an example of a basic SIMPL program that enables you to open/close an embedded application. The example program is discussed following the diagram.
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The example has Join #10 assigned to a button that is used to toggle the state of Internet Explorer. Press10 is routed to the clock line of a Toggle symbol. The output of the toggle is routed to fb11. Join #11 is referred to as the "Open/Close State Digital Join.” The feedback signal of the Open/Close State Digital Join is used to Open/Close the application. In this example, when fb11 goes high, Internet Explorer opens, and when fb11 goes low, Internet Explorer closes. However, since the application can also be closed by pressing the "X" in the upper right hand corner of Internet Explorer, we must keep the logic synchronized. If we do not, the toggle will get out of sync. Similarly, using the reserved join to launch the embedded application would result in the application being open, but the state of the toggle remaining low, so a one-shot is used to set the state of the toggle if the embedded application is opened in this way.
For example, the user presses button #10 and the output of the toggle (<Open/Close_IE_FB>) is high. If the user presses the "X" on IE, IE closes. The next time they touch button #10, <Open/Close_IE_FB> will go low, which tries to close the application. However, the application is already closed. We need to reset the state of the toggle to keep in sync with the actual state of the application.
The “Press” signal of the Open Close State Digital Join can be used to know the true state of the application. When Press11 goes high, in this example, IE is open. When Press11 goes low, IE is closed. Here, we use the falling edge of Press11 through a One-Shot to reset the state of the Toggle symbol. Now the toggle is properly synchronized if the user closes the application from the panel itself.

Example Program

An example program for the TPMC-V12/15 is available from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms
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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). Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID or creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.

Establishing Communication

Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the TPMC-V12/15; refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There is a single method of communication: TCP/IP communication.
Ethernet Communication
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox
The TPMC-V12/15 connects to PC via Ethernet:
1. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the TPMC-V12/15 via Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable DHCP.
NOTE: Use the Device Discovery Tool in Crestron Toolbox to detect all Ethernet devices on the network and their IP configuration. The tool is available in Toolbox version 1.15.143 or later.
2. Confirm Ethernet connection between TPMC-V12/15 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.
3. Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the TPMC-V12/15 with the TPMC-V12/15’s TCP/IP communication parameters.
4. Display the “System Info” window (click the icon) and select the TPMC-V12/15 entry.
LAN
TPMC-V12/15
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Programs, Projects and Firmware

Program, project or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron Web site as new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload programs and projects via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help file, VT Pro-e help file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
SIMPL Windows
VisionTools Pro-e
Firmware
Cresnet Connections
If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
Upload the VT Pro-e file to the touchpanel using VT Pro-e or Crestron Toolbox.
Check the Crestron Web site to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
Upgrade TPMC-V12/15 firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
1. Establish communication with the TPMC-V12/15 and display the “System Info” window.
2. Select Functions | Firmware… to upgrade the TPMC-V12/15 firmware.
NOTE: Projects and firmware can also be loaded via a USB flash drive or MMC drive.

Program Checks

Actions that can be performed on the TPMC-V12/15 vary depending on whether it is connected via Cresnet or Ethernet.
For Cresnet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the network device tree (Tools | Network Device Tree) to show all network devices connected to the control system. Right-click on the TPMC-V12/15 to display actions that can be performed on the TPMC-V12/15.
Ethernet Connections
For Ethernet connections, using Crestron Toolbox, display the “System Info window (click the performed on the TPMC-V12/15.
Be sure to use Crestron Toolbox to create the TPMC-V12/15 IP table.
1. Select Functions | IP Table Setup.
2. Add, modify or delete entries in the IP table. The TPMC-V12/15 can have
3. A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the TPMC-V12/15. The entry should list the TPMC-V12/15’s IP ID (specified on the TPMC-V12/15’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1.
icon) and select the Functions menu to display actions that can be
only one IP table entry.

Restore

The restore console command will restore the TPMC-V12/15 to its original factory default settings and will also restore the original version of the firmware.
NOTE: Use of the restore console command will require all service packs to be re-installed as well.
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Operation

MediaMarker

Crestron’s MediaMarker software is used to create, organize and save presentations. A presenter can devise an entire lecture or demonstration and save it to the notebook. At the presenter’s discretion, the audience may view the presentation complete with annotation in real-time.
MediaMarker can be used with the TPMC-V12/15 or on a personal computer.
In addition to containing the tools required for object creation, MediaMarker can import graphics and text from many other applications. Importable objects include: html, jpg, bmp, png and tif.
MediaMarker projects can be saved to and retrieved from a disk or a “notebook” (Export and Import functions in the File menu).
File | Export Project – Archives the project into one file.
File | Import Project – Opens and extracts all files from a previously exported
project into an active folder.
NOTE: When saving a project, the background images are stored as external graphic files. The graphic file type (html, jpg, bmp, png and tif) can be set within Edit | Preferences | Application Settings.
Additional information is available in the MediaMarker help file.

Security Infrastructure

Since the TPMC-V12/15 does not use a traditional hard drive but rather an image that is restored every time the touchpanel is rebooted, any virus infection is cleared immediately after a reboot. However, using the currently available tools and techniques, Crestron has provided an infrastructure that protects against possible virus infections.
1. Executables/Scripts brought in on external media The implementation of the TPMC-V12/15 series has restrictions on starting any application or script. The only applications that can be started are those allowed by Crestron and these can only be started from the Crestron project.
2. Downloaded Program/Script The browser is customized in such a way that files cannot be downloaded. The only files the browser can open are the files it has plug-ins for, such as PDF, etc. The user cannot change the options, as this window has been disabled.
3. Browser Hijack and Browser vulnerability Crestron has patched all currently known hijacks and vulnerabilities. Future updates can be downloaded from the Crestron Web site.
4. Email Viruses There is no e-mail client installed on the TPMC-V12/15, so email-based viruses cannot be executed.
5. Viruses that attack web/FTP servers The TPMC-V12/15 does not run a web or FTP server and is therefore not
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listening to port 21 or 80. The only ports the system listens to are the ports registered to Crestron.
6. Virus from other machines on the network Since drives on the TPMC-V12/15 can be shared on the network, it is possible that a virus can write itself to files/folders on these shares. Our recommendation therefore is to share as “Read-Only”, so that viruses cannot attach themselves to files on the TPMC-V12/15.
7. ActiveX and Java The TPMC-V12/15 has ActiveX disabled and has no Java Virtual Machine installed. These applets cannot run on the TPMC-V12/15.
NOTE: While browsing the Internet with the TPMC-V12/15, clicking on a link may cause a message box titled “Restrictions” to appear that contains the text “This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.” If this message appears, checking Enable Pop-ups in the “Embedded Apps” window (refer to “Embed Apps (Embedded Applications)” which starts on page 38) may correct this error. Other restrictions may also cause this error, so this may not prevent all occurrences.
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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.
TPMC-V12/15 Troubleshooting
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Touchpanel does not function.
Touchpanel is not responding.
Touchpanel display is dark.
Unexpected response from the touchpanel.
Video window touchpanel has no display.
Touchpanel is not communicating with the network.
Touchpanel is incorrectly calibrated.
Incorrect network wiring.
Touchpanel Cresnet ID is not set to match the Net ID in the SIMPL program.
Touchpanel Cresnet ID is not unique; two or more units share the same ID.
Standby timeout has elapsed.
Screen brightness is improperly set.
Touchpanel is incorrectly calibrated.
Improper video connection.
Incorrect video cable used.
Incorrect VT Pro-e project file loaded.
Use Crestron Toolbox (via SIMPL Windows or VT Pro-e) to poll the network. Verify network connection to the touchpanel.
Enter the setup menu or use Crestron Toolbox to initiate the calibration sequence and recalibrate. (Refer to “Touch Screen” which starts on page
32.)
Touch the screen to remove any message and verify correct wiring to all connectors.
Use Crestron Toolbox to poll the network. Verify that the Cresnet ID for the touchpanel is properly set to match the Net ID in the SIMPL program.
Use Crestron Toolbox to poll the network and verify that each ID is used only once.
Touch the screen to reactivate.
Adjust screen brightness from the Video Setup” menu. (Refer to “Video Setup” which starts on page 35.)
Enter the setup menu or use Crestron Toolbox to initiate the calibration sequence and recalibrate. (Refer to “Touch Screen” which starts on page
32.)
Verify proper connections on the touchpanel.
Verify that the correct video cable is being used.
Make sure that video window object resides in project, re-compile and reload.
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Use the Right Wire
Calculate Power
Communications via the LAN port is not functioning.
Improper Ethernet connection (IEC).
Incorrect touchpanel selected in SIMPL Windows.
Another device set to the same IP address.
Possible bad port on the hub.
Verify proper connection at touchpanel LAN port.
Select “Touchpanel (Ethernet)” instead of “Touchpanel (Cresnet)”.
Obtain new touchpanel static IP address.
Use crossover cable to connect directly to the Ethernet port on a PC and ping the IP address of the touchpanel to confirm communication. If it is good, confirm hub port by testing with another Ethernet device.

Check Network Wiring

In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your 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.
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 (www.crestron.com/calculators
).
When calculating the length of wire for a particular Cresnet run, the wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be connected must be taken into consideration. Use Crestron Certified Wire only. If Cresnet units are to be daisy­chained on the run, the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be daisy­chained must be added together to determine the Cresnet power usage of the entire chain. If the unit is home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the Cresnet power usage of that unit is the Cresnet power usage of the entire run. The wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of the run should be used in the following equation to calculate the cable length value on the equation’s left side.
Cable Length Equation
L = Length of run (or chain) in feet R = 6 Ohms (Crestron Certified Wire: 18 AWG (0.75 mm ))
or 1.6 Ohms (Cresnet HP: 12 AWG (4 mm ))
P = Cresnet power usage of entire run (or chain)
2
2
L <
40,000
Where:
R x P
Make sure the cable length value is less than the value calculated on the right side of the equation. For example, a Cresnet run using 18 AWG Crestron Certified Wire and drawing 20 watts should not have a length of run more than 333 feet (101 meters). If Cresnet HP is used for the same run, its length could extend to 1250 feet (381 meters).
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NOTE: All Crestron certified Cresnet wiring must consist of two twisted pairs. One twisted pair is the +24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y conductor and the Z conductor.
Strip and Tin Wire
Add Hubs
When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to avoid nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the wires that share a pin on the network connector and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only to the ends of the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle. Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors.
Use of a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) is advised whenever the number of Cresnet devices on a network exceeds 20 or when the combined total length of Cresnet cable exceeds 3000 feet (914 meters).

Reference Documents

The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/manuals). This link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number.
List of Related Reference Documents
DOCUMENT TITLE
2-Series Control Systems Reference Guide
Crestron e-Control Reference Guide
TPMC-V12-WALL, V12-WALL & WMKC-V12 Wall Mount Kits
TPMC-V15-WALL, V15-WALL & WMKC-V15 Wall Mount Kits

Further Inquiries

If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by calling Crestron at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876].
You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron Web site (www.crestron.com/onlinehelp users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time

Future Updates

As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the capabilities of the TPMC-V12/15, additional information may be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision.
Check the Crestron Web site periodically for manual update availability and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download column.
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Maximum Number of Processors. The SOFTWARE may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on the DEVICE.
Remote Boot Feature. Your DEVICE may be enabled with a Remote Boot feature which includes Remote Boot Installation Services tool. You may use the Remote Boot Installation Services tool only to deploy the SOFTWARE to one or more DEVICEs on which you are licensed to run the SOFTWARE (i.e. DEVICEs to which the appropriate Certificate of Authenticity is affixed). Please refer to the DEVICE documentation, if provided with your DEVICE, or contact Crestron for additional information.
Security Updates. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology (“Microsoft DRM”) contained in this SOFTWARE to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. Owners of such Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may, from time to time, request MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their subsidiaries to provide security related updates to the Microsoft DRM components of the SOFTWARE (“Security Updates”) that may affect your ability to copy, display, and/or play Secure Content through Microsoft software or third-party applications that utilize Microsoft DRM. You therefore agree that, if you elect to download a license from the Internet, which enables our use of Secure Content, MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their subsidiaries may, in conjunction with such license, also download onto your DEVICE such Security Updates that a Secure Content Owner has requested that MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their subsidiaries distribute. MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their subsidiaries will not retrieve any personally identifiable information, or any other information, from your DEVICE by downloading such Security Updates.
NetMeeting/Remote Assistance/Remote Desktop Features. The SOFTWARE may contain NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop technologies that enable the SOFTWARE or other applications installed on the Device to be used remotely between two or more computing devices, even if the SOFTWARE or application is installed on only one Device. You may use NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop with all Microsoft products; provided, however, use of these technologies with certain Microsoft products may require an additional license. For both Microsoft products and non-Microsoft products, you should consult the license agreement accompanying the applicable product or contact the applicable licensor to determine whether use of NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, or Remote Desktop is permitted without an additional license.
Consent to Use of Data. You agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE. MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you. MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates may disclose this information to others, but not in a form that personally identifies you.
Internet Gaming/Update Features. If the SOFTWARE provides, and you choose to utilize, the Internet gaming or update features within the SOFTWARE, it is necessary to use certain computer system, hardware, and software information to implement the features. By using these features, you explicitly authorize MS, Microsoft Corporation, and/or their designated agent to use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you. MS or Microsoft Corporation may disclose this information to others, but not in a form that personally identifies you.
Internet –Based Services Components. The SOFTWARE may contain components that enable and facilitate the use of certain Internet-based services. You acknowledge and agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates may automatically check the version of the SOFTWARE and/or its components that you are utilizing and may provide upgrades or supplements to the SOFTWARE that may be automatically downloaded to your Device.
Links to Third-Party Sites. The SOFTWARE may provide you with the ability to link to third-party sites through the use of the SOFTWARE. The third-party sites are not under the control of MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates. Neither MS nor Microsoft Corporation nor their affiliates are responsible for (i) the contents of any third-party sites, any links contained in third-party sites, or any changes or updates to third-party sites, or (ii) webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any third-party sites. If the SOFTWARE provides links to third-party sites, those links are provided to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement of the third-party site by MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates.
Additional Software/Services. The SOFTWARE may permit Crestron, MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates to provide or make available to you SOFTWARE updates, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based services components of the SOFTWARE after the date you obtain your initial copy of the SOFTWARE (“Supplemental Components”). o If Crestron provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other EULA terms are provided
along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply.
o If MS, Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates make available Supplemental Components, and no other EULA terms
are provided, then the terms of this EULA shall apply, except that the MS, Microsoft Corporation, or affiliate entity providing the Supplemental Components(s) shall be the licensor of the Supplemental Component(s).
Crestron, MS, Microsoft Corporation, and their affiliates reserve the right to discontinue any Internet-based services provided to you or made available to you through the use of the SOFTWARE.
This EULA does not grant you any rights to use the Windows Media Format Software Development Kit (“WMFSDK”) components contained in the SOFTWARE to develop a software application that uses Windows Media technology. If you wish to use the WMFSDK to develop such an application, visit htt://msdn.Microsoft.com/workshop/imedia/windowsmedia/sdk/ wmsdk.asp, accept a separate license for the WMFSDK, download the appropriate WMFSDK, and install it on your system.
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