Crestron PG TOUCH THE PC V1 User Manual

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:
Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Contents

Serial Mouse Control Driver 1
Introduction 1
Driver Requirements 2 Quickstart Procedure 2 Driver Software Installation 3
Configuring the System 5
PC to Touchpanel Serial Communication 5 PC to Touchpanel Cresnet Communication 7
PC to Touchpanel Ethernet Communication 9 SIMPL Windows Programming 13 VT Pro-e Programming 16 Problem Solving 19
Troubleshooting 19
Further Inquiries 22
Future Updates 22
Future Firmware Upgrades 22 Appendix 1 - Keyboard Functionality 23 Appendix 2 - Additional PC and Mouse Functions 24 Appendix 3 - Cable and Wiring Specifications 25
Cresnet 4-Wire Wiring 25
Crestron RJ45 Cabling 26
DB9F Adapter and RJ11 Modular Cable 26
DB9F to RJ11 Cable Fabrication 27 Software License Agreement 28 Return and Warranty Policies 30
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 30
CRESTRON Limited Warranty 30
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Serial Mouse Control Driver

Introduction

The Crestron Serial Mouse Control Driver, licensed for use only in conjunction with the TPS-XVGA/-BV/L Computer Interface Cards, is designed to enable a Crestron Isys TPS touchpanel to function as a touch-sensitive computer monitor, compatible with Microsoft Windows 98/XP and Windows 2000/NT.
When you use the touchpanel as a monitor for a computer connected to your Crestron system, the Serial Mouse Control Driver lets you control the cursor movement and simulate the functions of a traditional mouse using your finger on the touchpanel to simulate typical computer mouse click and drag functions. In operation, use of the Serial Mouse Driver is similar to using a tablet device (such as a graphics tablet). For example, touching the cursor and dragging it across the screen, as you would do with a regular mouse, actually creates a selection box and selects displayed items in the path, as though you had done a left-click-and­drag operation. The way to move the cursor using the Serial Mouse Driver is to touch the screen where you want the cursor to be. Also, if you move the cursor to a location with the Mouse Driver, and then move it to a different location with the regular mouse, the Serial Mouse Driver “thinks” it is still at the earlier location. Before you can perform a function through the Serial Mouse Driver at the new location, you must touch the screen at that location.
The Serial Mouse Driver operation can be configured via a serial connection between the touchpanel and personal computer (PC), a wired connection through the Crestron remote control system (herein referred to as the Cresnet system), or an Ethernet/local area network (LAN), a local Crestron LAN, or a wide area network (WAN). Ethernet communication allows access to any Crestron Internet protocol (IP) control device, remote diagnostic and upgrade functions, access to Crestron’s network analyzer, and the ability to activate any device connected to the system.
The version of the Serial Mouse Control Driver listed in the “Driver Requirements” section below, supports inputs for two pointing devices, specifies serial join numbers during the “pad area” setup, and the Network/CIP Transmission Symbols are initialized automatically during control system reboot, eliminating the use of the “todest” and “toformat” commands. Additionally, the programming in VisionTools slider be created.
TM
Pro-e (VT Pro-e) no longer requires that a
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Driver Requirements

To program the touchpanel for use with the Serial Mouse Control Driver, a PC that contains VT Pro-e and SIMPL
TM
Windows is required. Refer to the table below for the requirements
of the touchpanel, PC and Cresnet system.
Driver Requirements
REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION
Serial Mouse Control Driver (UPDD)
VisionToolsTM Pro-e (VT Pro-e) Version 2.3.3.1 or later IsysTM Touchpanel Firmware Version 1.010.0 or later PC Requirements:
Hard Drive Space 5 MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows®98/XP/2000/NT
1 The latest software versions can be obtained from the What’s New page (Touchpanels, SIMPL Windows,
VisionTools Pro-e, and Crestron Database sections) or Downloads page (TOUCHPNL, SIMPLWIN, VTPRO-E, and CRESDB Libraries) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com)
2 The TPS-RFGWX and touchpanels with later versions of firmware may include features not mentioned in this
guide. Newer versions of this guide can be obtained from the Downloads | Product Manuals page of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com)
3 The firmware upgrade files can be obtained from the What’s New page (Touchpanels section) or Downloads
page (TOUCHPNL and UPGRADES Libraries) of Crestron’s website. Crestron recommends that the latest firmware be loaded into the touchpanel.
4 The PC requirements pertain only to the Serial Mouse Control Driver. Additional requirements for SIMPL
Windows and/or VT Pro-e are not included. Refer to the documentation supplied with the software for further information.
Version 02.56.18 or later
4
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1
1
2, 3
.

Quickstart Procedure

The PC that contains the Serial Mouse Control Driver may be configured for serial, Cresnet, or Ethernet communication with the touchpanel. This section contains brief descriptions of the steps required for utilizing the Serial Mouse Control Driver.
Mouse Driver Operation via Serial Communications
Install Serial Mouse Control Driver software (page 3)
Change touchpanel RS-232 settings to RS-232 Port for Touch Output
(page 5)
Connect COM port of PC to RS-232 port of touchpanel using RJ11 modular cable and adapter, Crestron part number 15556 (page 5)
In VT Pro-e (page 16):
- Set the RGB object to PAD 1 or PAD 2
- Set the project properties according to the RGB selected PAD area
Type: Mouse Communication via: Serial
- Save, Compile, and load the project to the touchpanel
Mouse Driver Operation via Cresnet Communications
Install Serial Mouse Control Driver software (page 3)
Connect COM port of PC to a COM port of control system with null modem
cable (page 7)
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In SIMPL Windows (page 13):
- Assign touchpanel serial output signals
- Assign control system Two-Way Serial Driver signals
- Save, Compile, and load the project to the touchpanel
In VT Pro-e (page 16):
- Set the RGB object to PAD 1 or PAD 2
- Set the project properties according to the RGB selected PAD area
Type: Mouse Communication via: Cresnet Serial Join: 1 (example)
- Save, Compile, and load the project to the touchpanel
Mouse Driver Operation via Ethernet Communications
Install Serial Mouse Control Driver software (page 3)
Connect COM port of PC to COM port of control system with null modem
cable (page 10)
Establish Ethernet communications between touchpanel and control system and add a device ID to touchpanel IP Table and control system (page 11)
In SIMPL Windows (page 13):
- Assign touchpanel serial output signals
- Assign control system Two-Way Serial Driver signals
- Save, Compile, and load the project to the touchpanel
In VT Pro-e (page 16):
- Set the RGB object to PAD 1 or PAD 2
- Set the project properties according to the RGB selected PAD area
Type: Mouse
Communication via: TCP/IP
Serial Join: 1 (example)
Device ID: 3 (example)
- Save, Compile, and load the project to the touchpanel

Driver Software Installation

To install the Serial Mouse Control Driver software, download the self-extracting zip file from the What’s New page (Touchpanels section) or Downloads page (TOUCHPNL Library) of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com) obtain access to the FTP site. Search for TPAD*.EXE. TPAD*.EXE will create two folders, UPDD (Universal Pointer Device Driver) and UPDD Playback Utility, plus the PDF version of this programmer’s guide.
CAUTION: Crestron’s licensed version of the UPDD is based upon the manufacturers default settings. With the exception of name of pointer device and COM port selection, DO NOT change default settings during setup. If altered, the settings cannot be reset and the driver software must be uninstalled then re-installed. Reinstallation of Microsoft may also be necessary.
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. New users are required to register in order to
Windows
NOTE: Certain pairs of COM ports, such as 1 and 3, or 2 and 4, may be configured to use the same system interrupts within the Windows operating system, making it difficult to use both COM ports simultaneously. If so, it may be necessary to change the COM port setting. It is strongly recommended that the selected COM port be dedicated only for the Serial Mouse Control Driver. Refer to the Windows documentation for further information.
NOTE: Crestron recommends that the baud rate for both the touchpanel and PC port be set at the default rate of 9600, N, 8, 1.
Open the UPDD Driver folder and run setup.exe. All of the default settings should be kept, although two may be altered if desired. For example, the name of the pointer device can be changed from the default "Device 1" to "Crestron Touchpanel". In the Port dialog, a COM port other than the default COM1 can be selected, to specify the COM port from which the PC will receive the serial mouse commands.
Setup.exe will finish with a prompt to restart the computer. The computer MUST be restarted. After restarting the computer, open the UPDD Playback Utility folder and run setupply.exe. The default settings should not be altered. Navigate through each dialog and accept each default to complete the installation.
The Windows Start menu will now list UPDD and UPDD Playback Utility as programs, and the system tray of the Windows status bar will include icons shown below.
Pointer Device Settings & Event Scheduler Icons
After the system has been configured and programmed as outlined in the rest of this guide, it can be calibrated (or tested). Right-click the Pointer Device Settings icon and as shown below, select Calibrate from the Device Manager menu. Select Device 1 | Normal and calibrate the screen by following the onscreen directions.
Select Calibrate
The COM port can be changed by selecting Adjust settings from the Device Manager menu. As shown below, open the Hardware tab and choose a COM port from the drop-down list.
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Hardware Tab
NOTE: COM port selection is the only item that can be changed. Adjusting any other setting will cause the driver to fail, requiring the driver to be reinstalled.
NOTE: For additional keyboard functionality programmed into the touchpanel, refer to “Appendix 1 - Keyboard Functionality” on page 23.

Configuring the System

The PC that contains the Serial Mouse Control Driver may be configured for serial, Cresnet, or Ethernet communication with the touchpanel. TPS tilt touchpanels may contain a TPS-XVGA or TPS-XVGA-BV card. TPS lectern touchpanels (and TPS-TPI user interface) utilize a TPS-XVGAL card. To configure the PC, touchpanel, and specific TPS-XVGA card, refer to an appropriate section below and or on the next eight pages.

PC to Touchpanel Serial Communication

For Serial Mouse Control Driver operation using serial communication from the PC to the touchpanel, refer to the steps below.
1. At the touchpanel, enter the setup mode. From the Main menu screen, press Setup, then RS-232. Press RS-232 Port for Touch Output.
2. Refer to the appropriate (for TPS-XVGA, TPS-XVGA-BV, or TPS-XVGAL card) diagrams and tables below and on the next page and make the cable connections.
Serial Communication #1 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA
A
RGB CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
B
NET (OR
CRESNET)
PORT
CRESTRON
CONTROL SYSTEM
PC
VGA
PORT
COM
PORT
PROFESSIONAL CONTROL PROC ESSOR
C
MENU
BKLT
CRESNET
WIRING
PRO
TPS-IMC
(OR TPS-IMW)
NET
PORT
2
TILT TOUCHPANEL
WITH TPS-XVGA
TO
RS-232
NET/
VIDEO
PORT
PORT
D
CRESTRON
24 ZY
TPS-IMC
NET
G C +
COMP
TO PANEL
Y
NET/
VIDEO AUDIO-
NTSC/PAL VIDEO
MIC
OUT
L
--
C
-S + S + S
+
COMP
INPUT
AUDIO
R
+
-S
Y
S
NET/
VIDEO
PORT
RGB
PORT
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SERIAL COMMUNICATION #1 - TILT TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS-XVGA CARD
REF
1
A
2
B
3
C
Control System
4
D
1
Standard stranded VGA monitor cable.
2
This connection can be made via a modular RJ11 cable (supplied with touchpanel) and DB9F to RJ11 adapter. For cabling specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. During serial communications, the control system and Cresnet wiring are required for touchpanel basic functionality
3
and operating power. For Cresnet 4-wire specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. A 15-foot NET/VIDEO cable is supplied with the TPS-IMC. For further information about Crestron NET/VIDEO
4
cables, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide.
Serial Communication #2 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA-BV
VGA
PORT
PC
REF
1
A
2
B
TPS-IMC-BV
3
C
4
D
Control System
2
E
TPS-IMC-BV
1
Standard stranded VGA monitor cable. These connections (ref B & E) can be made with the 15-foot Triamese cable supplied with the TPS-IMC-BV. For
2
further information about the Triamese cable and other cabling options, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. This connection can be made via a modular RJ11 cable (supplied with touchpanel) and DB9F to RJ11 adapter. For
3
cabling specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide. During serial communications, the control system and Cresnet wiring are required for touchpanel basic functionality
4
and operating power. For Cresnet 4-wire specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide.
FROM TOCABLING REQUIRED
DEVICE
PC
PC
TPS-IMC
PORT CONNECTOR to CONNECTOR DEVICE PORT
VGA DB-15, male DB-15, male Touchpanel RGB
COM DB-9, female RJ-11, 6-pin Touchpanel RS-232
NET 4-wire Cresnet 4-wire Cresnet TPS-IMC NET
NET/VIDEO RJ-45, 10-pin RJ-45, 10-pin Touchpanel NET/VIDEO
COM
PORT
A
COMM. CABLE
RGB CABLE
NET (OR
CRESNET)
CRESTRON
C
PORT
PROFESSIONAL CONTROL PROCESSOR
D
MENU
BKLT
NET PORT
RGB
PORT
CRESNET
PRO
2
WIRING
TPS-IMC-BV
-+S
MIC
OUT
RGB Y
S L
RGB
INPUT AUDIO
R + S +--
COMP
NTSC/PAL VIDEO
INPUT AUDIO
COAX
C
PORT
AUDIOVIDEO BALANCED VIDEO
BAL
RGB
TO PANEL
24VDC
NET/
NET
Y242.0A
ZG
TPS-IMC-BV
CRESTRON
NET/VIDEO
PORT
E
TO NET /
VIDEO
PORT
B
TILT TOUCHPANEL
WITH TPS-XVGA-BV
RGB
PORT
RS-232
PORT
CONTROL SYSTEM
SERIAL COMMUNICATION #2 - TILT TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS-XVGA-BV CARD
FROM CABLING REQUIRED TO
DEVICE
PC
PC
PORT CONNECTOR to CONNECTOR DEVICE PORT
VGA DB-15, male DB-15, male TPS-IMC-BV RGB
RGB RJ-45, 10-pin RJ-45, 10-pin Touchpanel RGB
COM DB-9, female RJ-11, 6-pin Touchpanel RS-232
NET 4-wire Cresnet 4-wire Cresnet TPS-IMC-BV NET
NET/VIDEO RJ-45, 10-pin RJ-45, 10-pin Touchpanel NET/VIDEO
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Serial Communication #3 - Lectern Touchpanel with TPS-XVGAL
A
RGB CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
B
CRESNET)
CRESTRON
NET (OR
PORT
PROFESSIONAL CONTROL PROCESSOR
C
MENU
BKLT
CRESNET WIRING
PRO
2
RS-232
PC
VGA
PORT
COM
PORT
CONTROL SYSTEM
SERIAL COMMUNICATION #3 - LECTERN TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS-XVGAL CARD
REF
A
B
C
1
2
3
FROM
DEVICE
PC
PC
Control System
1
A standard stranded VGA monitor cable with DB15F to BNC-5 adapter is required. Both are commercially available.
This connection can be made via a modular RJ11 cable (supplied with touchpanel) and DB9F to RJ11 adapter. For
2
cabling specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide.
3
During serial communications, the control system and Cresnet wiring are required for touchpanel basic functionality and operating power. For Cresnet 4-wire specifications, refer to Appendix 3 on page 25 of this guide.
PORT CONNECTOR to CONNECTOR DEVICE PORT
VGA DB-15, male BNC-5, male Touchpanel RGB
COM DB-9, female RJ-11, 6-pin Touchpanel RS-232
NET 4-wire Cresnet 4-wire Cresnet Touchpanel NET
CABLING REQUIRED TO
LECTERN TOUCHPANEL
(OR TPS-TPI) WITH
TPS-XVGAL
NET
PORT
RGB INPUT
PORT
TO
PORT
3. Proceed to “VT Pro-e Programming” that begins on page 16.

PC to Touchpanel Cresnet Communication

For Serial Mouse Control Driver operation using Cresnet communication from the PC to the touchpanel, refer to the steps below.
1. Refer to the appropriate (for TPS-XVGA, TPS-XVGA-BV, or TPS-XVGAL card) diagrams and tables below and on the next page and make the cable connections.
Cresnet Communication #1 - Tilt Touchpanel with TPS-XVGA
A
RGB CABLE
COMM. CABLE
B
COM
PORT
CRESTRON
NET (OR
CRESNET)
PORT
PROFESSIONAL CONTROL PROCESSOR
C
CONTROL
SYSTEM
MENU
BKLT
CRESNET
WIRING
PRO
2
TPS-IMC
(OR TPS-IMW)
CRESTRON
24 ZY
TPS-IMC
NET
G C +
COMP
TO PANEL
Y
NET/
VIDEO AUDIO-
NTSC/PAL VIDEO
NET
PORT
MIC
OUT
L
--
C
-S +S+S
+
COMP
INPUT
AUDIO
R
+
-S
Y
S
NET/VIDEO
PORT
D
NET/VIDEO
PORT
TILT TOUCHPANEL
WITH TPS-XVGA
RGB
PORT
PC
VGA
PORT
COM
PORT
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