Crestron TPMC-V-IMCW
Interface Module
for TPMC-V Touchpanels
Installation Guide
This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
15 Volvo Drive
Rockleigh, NJ 07647
1-888-CRESTRON
Regulatory Compliance
As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-V-IMCW has been tested and found to comply with specifications for
CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Interface Module for TPMC-V
Touchpanels: TPMC-V-IMCW
Introduction
The TPMC-V-IMCW is the interface module that is included with the
TPMC-V12 and TPMC-V15 V-Panel™ Integrated Touchpanels. It
provides a convenient pluggable connection on its front panel, utilizing a
modular VIDEO/LAN jack paired with a 4-pin NET port. On the rear
are connections for Cresnet
a choice of Cresnet or local DC power. An additional DC power jack is
included on the front panel to simplify the connection of a local power
supply in a typical wall mount application.
®
, Ethernet, balanced or unbalanced video and
Using the hardware provided, the TPMC-V-IMCW can be mounted in a
1-gang electrical box, to a flat surface or to a 19-inch rack rail. Multiple
TPMC-V-IMCW interface modules may be purchased individually and
installed as part of a complete system to provide multiple touchpanel
connection locations.
Features and Functions
• Provides simplified connection for V-Panel Integrated
Touchpanels
• Mounts in a single-gang wall box or mud ring
• Includes inserts to match black or white faceplates
• Surface mount and rack rail installation options included
• Wired Ethernet and Cresnet control system connections
(1) Shielded 10P8C modular jack
(RJ-45 or RJ-50 compatible);
Connects to a TPMC-V Series
Touchpanel via TPMC-V-CBL-S,
CRESCAT,CRESCAT-D-HP,
CRESCAT-QM, DM-CBL or generic
CAT5e/6 cable
PIN COLOR SIGNALS
1 Orange/White Ethernet TX+
2 Orange Ethernet TX3 Green/White Ethernet RX+
4 Blue N/C
5 Blue/White N/C
6 Green Ethernet RX7 Brown/White Bal. Video +
8 Brown Bal. Video -
3
2 TO PANEL
NET4
(1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable terminal
block;
Connects to a TPMC-V Series
24 Y Z
G
Touchpanel via TPMC-V-CBL-S,
CRESCAT,CRESCAT-D-HP,
CRESCAT-QM, DM-CBL, CRESNET
or CRESNET-HP cable3
24: Power (24 Volts DC)
Y: Cresnet Y
Z: Cresnet Z
G: Ground
(1) 3-pin 3.5 mm detachable
terminal block for balanced
composite video input;
Input impedance: 100 Ω nominal;
Input level: 1 V
1.5 V
maximum;
p-p
Maximum DC offset: ± 2 Volts;
Connects to any Crestron CAT5
video out port via CresCAT cable
(1) 2-pin 3.5 mm detachable
terminal block for unbalanced
composite video input;
Input impedance: 75 Ω nominal
Input level: 1 V
1.5 V
maximum;
p-p
Maximum DC offset: ± 2 Volts;
Connects to any conventional coax
video source
nominal,
p-p
nominal,
p-p
7 NET4
(1) 4-pin 3.5 mm detachable
terminal block;
24 Y Z
G
Cresnet slave port, connects to
Cresnet control network
24: Power (24 Volts DC)
Y: Data
Z: Data
G: Ground
8 GROUNDING
WIRE
1. Interface connectors for NET and VIDEO IN ports are provided with the unit.
2. 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.
3. Refer to appropriate touchpanel specification for additional information about
wire selection and distance limitations.
4. The TPMC-V-IMCW can be powered via the 24VDC 2A jack or the NET port.
Be sure to use a Crestron approved power supply as another may cause damage.
5. Balanced and unbalanced video inputs are mutually exclusive.
6. A grounding lead is provided for connection to earth ground (building steel). This
ground connection is recommended to provide a common ground reference for
signals provided to the TPMC-V-IMCW, notably video inputs and to reduce the
incidence of possible damage to the unit from static discharge.
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
18.
The TPMC-V-IMCW can also use high-speed Ethernet for
communications between the device and a control system, computer,
media server and other IP-based devices.
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system,
refer to the latest version of the Crestron e-Control
(Doc. 6052), which is available from the Crestron Web site
(www.crestron.com/manuals
The TPMC-V-IMCW can be mounted in a rack with other equipment
using two of the four mounting holes on the corners of the interface
module, as shown in the following illustration.
WARNING: To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this
unit in a rack, take special precautions to ensure that the system remains
stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:
• When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack
from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the
bottom of the rack.
• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the
stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
Installing on
a Level
Surface
To prepare the TPMC-V-IMCW to be mounted onto a level surface,
ensure the unit is attached to the surface mount bracket, as shown in
the following illustration.
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustrations below.
Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 10 before attaching the 4-position
terminal block connector. Apply power after all connections have been
made.
When making connections to the TPMC-V-IMCW, use Crestron power
supplies for Crestron equipment.
Hardware Connections for the TPMC-V-IMCW (Front)
TO PANEL
VIDEO/LAN:
Connect to
TPMC-V12/15
Touchpanel
TO PANEL
NET:
Connect to
TPMC-V12/15
Touchpanel
24VDC 2A*:
From DC
Power Pack
* A ferrule dust cap (2017028) is provided to cover the front panel DC power jack
NOTE: Ensure the unit is properly grounded by connecting the chassis
ground lug to an earth ground (building steel).
NOTE:The TPMC-V-IMCW can be powered via the 24VDC 2A jack
on either the front or the back of the unit if the NET port is not being
used to power the module.
The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble
situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron
customer service representative.
TPMC-V-IMCW Troubleshooting
TROUBLE POSSIBLE
CAUSE(S)
Device does not
function.
PWR LED does
not illuminate.
Use the Crestron
Device is not
receiving
sufficient power.
Use the Crestron
Device is not
receiving
sufficient power.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Use a Crestron
approved power
source and verify
connections.
Power Calculator to
help calculate how
much power is
needed for the
system.
Use a Crestron
approved power
source and verify
connections.
Power Calculator to
help calculate how
much power is
needed for the
system.
Loss of
functionality
due to
electrostatic
discharge.
Check that all ground
connections have
been made properly.
Interface Module Crestron TPMC-V-IMCW
Check Network Wiring
Use the
Right Wire
Calculate
Power
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 daisy-chained on the run, the
Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be daisy-chained 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 <
Where:
40,000
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).
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
link will provide a list of product manuals arranged in alphabetical order
by model number.
). This
List of Related Reference Documents
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Further Inquiries
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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].
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(www.crestron.com/onlinehelp
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all available features.
As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the
capabilities of the TPMC-V-IMCW, 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
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