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Crestron ST-1700C

1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel

Operations Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

15 Volvo Drive

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

1-888-CRESTRON

All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Crestron ST-1700C

1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel

Contents

1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C

1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................

1

Functions and Features................................................................................................

1

Specifications ..............................................................................................................

2

Physical Description....................................................................................................

3

Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................

5

Setup ..........................................................................................................................................

5

Applying Power...........................................................................................................

5

Identity Codes..............................................................................................................

6

Configuring the Touchpanel........................................................................................

6

General Use and Safety .............................................................................................

10

Recommended Touchpanel Cleaning........................................................................

10

Programming Software............................................................................................................

11

Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................

11

Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder..............................................................

12

Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................

12

Programming with VT Pro-e .....................................................................................

15

Virtual Feedback .......................................................................................................

15

Optional Pushbuttons.................................................................................................

21

Reserved Join Numbers.............................................................................................

21

MultiByte International Characters ...........................................................................

22

Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................

23

Communication Settings ...........................................................................................

23

Uploading a VT Pro-e Project ...................................................................................

27

Firmware Upgrade.....................................................................................................

28

Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................

30

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................

30

Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................

31

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................

31

Appendix: Installation of Optional Pushbuttons.....................................................................

32

Software License Agreement...................................................................................................

33

Return and Warranty Policies ..................................................................................................

35

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................

35

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................

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ST-1700C

Introduction

Functions and Features

The ST-1700C is a one-way wireless RF touchpanel that provides a user interface to a Crestron® control system (herein referred to as the Cresnet® system). The lightweight, hand-held touchpanel, with long-life NiMH battery and RF wireless communication with a range of up to 300 feet, allows complete freedom of movement, indoors or out. Customized graphic icons let users easily control any function.

Included with the ST-1700C are a Crestron High Performance Rechargeable Battery Pack (ST-BTPN) and a Docking Station (ST-DSN) that docks the touchpanel and/or recharges the ST-BTPN. An external power pack (PW-1215 for domestic use or PWI-1215 for international use) is also provided to power the touchpanel. Refer to the latest revisions of the documentation supplied with these items for descriptions and details.

The following table provides a functional summary of the ST-1700C.

Functional Summary

5.7" (14.48 cm) active color matrix display

320 x 240 screen resolution

63MIPs ColdFire processor running Crestron Isys® generation firmware

16-bit non-palette graphics

64,000-color Crestron Isys engine

4 MB of Flash (3MB reserved for user display lists)

8 MB of SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) for panel firmware

Power up on last page

Long-Life NiMH battery

fast charging

no battery memory

Compatible with existing CNRFGWA RF gateway

1-Way RF communication, range up to 300 feet

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NOTE: The ST-1700C is supplied with an optional bezel, two 5-button switch actuators, and ten black pushbuttons (blank), five for each side of the LCD screen. You can use these buttons to access any frequently used commands. Refer to “Appendix: Installation of Optional Pushbuttons” for instructions to install the optional switches, buttons, and bezel.

NOTE: Two options, 1700C-BTNB (black buttons) or 1700C-BTNS (silver buttons), can be purchased to provide custom engraved buttons for your touchpanel. Contact Crestron customer support for more information.

Specifications

Specifications for the ST-1700C are given in the following table.

ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Specifications

SPECIFICATION

DETAILS

Power Options

ST-BTPN (or equivalent)

AC: Domestic External Adapter

AC: International External Adapter

ST-DSN

Default Net ID

Default RF ID

Default Timeouts

Signal Join Maximums

Control System Update Files 2, 3, 4

2-Series Control System

CEN/CN-TVAV

CNMSX-AV/Pro

CNRACKX/-DP

ST-CP

Acceptable File Extensions5

.vtz

.csf

RF Specifications

Memory

Touchscreen Dimensions

Touchscreen Resolution

Touchscreen Viewing Angles

Touchscreen LCD

Touchscreen Illumination

Touchscreen Composition

Operating Temperature

Rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included)

(4100 mAh capacity after full charge. Operating time depends on usage.)1

12VDC, 1.5A, 120VAC Input (included) (P/N PW-1215 or equivalent)

12VDC, 1.5A, 230VAC Input (included with international version touchpanel)

(P/N PWI-1215 or equivalent)

Docking Station/charger with external power pack (included)

3

10

10 minutes for standby

30 minutes for power down

999 digital

Version C2-2004.CUZ or later

Version 5.10.13V.UPZ or later

Version 5.10.11X.UPZ or later

Version 5.10.11W.UPZ or later

Version 4.02.02S.UPZ or later

projectname.vtz (compiled file) ST1700C.vx.xxx.x.csf (panel firmware)

1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel, 433.92 MHz, Range up to 300 feet6

4 MByte flash memory (3 Mbytes available for user programming)

8 MByte SDRAM for firmware storage

EEPROM for NV storage of last page and join #s

Height: 3.700 in (9.017 cm)

Width: 4.700 in (11.938 cm)

320 x 240 pixels, 64K color ISYS engine

±65° for X dir, +65°/-40° for Y dir

Active matrix, 64K colors

Backlit fluorescent

Resistive Membrane

50° to 113°F (10° to 45°C)

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ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Specifications (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATION

DETAILS

 

 

Humidity

10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

 

 

Overall Dimensions

Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)

 

 

 

Height: 3.85 in (9.78 cm)

 

 

 

Depth: 5.51 in (14.00 cm)

 

 

Weight (without battery pack)

1.85 lb (0.84 kg)

 

1.Battery life is 180 minutes continuous usage with background lighting at full brightness. Actual operating time depends on usage and settings for background brightness and timeouts.

2.The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to NOTE after last footnote.

3.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.

4.CNX update files are required for either CNMSX-AV/PRO or CNRACKX/-DP. Filenames for CNX update files have a UPZ extension and ST-CP files are in one EXE or zipped UPZ file. To avoid program problems, make certain you are using the update file with the correct suffix letter (e.g., S, V, W, X).

5.Extension requires a prefix specific to the touchpanel type. In DETAILS, projectname represents the assigned project name, and vx.xxx.x represents a version number.

6.Requires Crestron CNRFGWA 1-Way RF Receiver, or ST-CP SmarTouch Control Processor.

NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website 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).

Physical Description

The touchpanel has a 5.7-inch (14.48 cm) active matrix color display panel with 320 x 240 resolution and 16-bit non-palette graphics. The electronic hardware is housed in a black and silver molded plastic enclosure, shown below. Connectors to power the unit and upload touchscreen projects are located on the sides of the unit.

Physical View of ST-1700C

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Physical Views (continued)

5.01 in

(12.73 cm)

Top view

3.56 in

(9.04 cm)

Front view

 

8.75 in

 

 

 

(22.22 cm)

5.70 in

(14.48 cm)

Side views

5.51 in (14.00 cm)

3.85 in

(9.78 cm)

4.24 in

(10.76 cm)

Cresnet

Power

upload

connector

connector

The battery compartment, located on the underside of the unit, holds one Crestron ST-BTPN, rechargeable power pack. There are also four rubber feet on the underside of the unit for stability and to prevent slippage.

WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and possible damage to the unit, do not use touchpanel in rain or expose it to unnecessary moisture.

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Industry Compliance

As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radio Communications Compliance Labeling.

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.

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. The 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 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.

Setup

Applying Power

The touchpanel can be powered via the supplied external AC power pack, the ST-DSN docking station, or via the ST-BTPN battery pack. Each of these supplied items has its own guide which details proper usage. Refer to the following table for the required document number.

NOTE: The battery can be charged only if the touchpanel is in the docking station. The touchpanel will function when powered by the external power pack, but this configuration will not charge the battery.

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ST-1700C Power Source Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SOURCE OPTION

MODEL

DOCUMENT

 

 

NUMBER *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery Pack**

ST-BTPN

6088

 

 

Docking Station

ST-DSN

6095

 

 

Domestic External Power Pack or

PW-1215

5762

 

 

International External Power Pack

PWI-1215

5763

 

*The latest revision may have a revision letter after the document number (i.e., 6088A).

**The battery pack does not “trickle” charge when the external power pack is used to power the touchpanel.

Identity Codes

The ST-1700C touchpanel uses two distinct types of identity codes: Cresnet identity (Net ID or Cresnet ID), and RF ID. These codes are assigned to the touchpanel from the Interface Submenu when the unit is configured. Refer to “Setup Menu” on page 7. For the touchpanel to be identified within the Cresnet system, these assignments must match assignments made in the SIMPL Windows program.

Net ID

Every equipment and user interface within the Cresnet system requires a unique Net ID. The Net ID is a two-digit hexadecimal number that can range from 03 to FE. The Net ID of the unit must match the Net ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program. The Net ID is used when the touchpanel is wired directly to the control system during uploading a Crestron VisionTools® Pro-e (VT Pro-e) project or upgrading the touchpanel firmware.

RF ID

Every ST-1700C touchpanel communicating with a Cresnet control system via a CNRFGWA requires a unique RF ID to secure RF communications. There are 15 useable codes (two-digit hexadecimal numbers) for multiple touchpanel(s) ranging from 10 to 0F in most significant digit increments (i.e., 10, 20, 30, . . . F0). The RF ID of the unit must match the RF ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program.

NOTE: Do not set the RF ID to “00”; it is not supported in SIMPL Windows.

MAIN MENU

This menu can also be obtained via digital reserved join number, 17242.

Configuring the Touchpanel

To configure the unit, it may be necessary to access a series of setup screens prior to viewing run-time screens that are loaded into the touchpanel for normal operation. The MAIN MENU for configuring the touchpanel appears when a finger is held to the touchscreen for about five seconds from the powered down state.

Upon entering SETUP MODE, the MAIN MENU, shown to the left, displays four buttons: Touch Screen Calibration, Exit and Run Program, Setup, and Diagnostics.

The Exit and Run Program button verifies that all of the setup information has been saved to EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed into your system. The remaining buttons on the MAIN MENU open other menus, which are discussed in subsequent paragraphs.

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CALIBRATION MENU

SETUP MENU

BATTERY STATUS

Calibration Menu

Calibration of the touchscreen is required if the active touch area of a button does not coincide with the button's image. Select the Touch Screen Calibration button to display the CALIBRATION MENU, shown to the left. The CALIBRATION MENU offers the choice to initiate calibration with the Perform Calibration button or return to the previous screen with the Return button. Choose an option by touching the correct button.

If you proceed to calibrate the touchpanel, the screen displays the message "Touch Upper Left" centered on the panel with a cross hair in the upper left corner. Touch the cross hair in the corner of the screen to initiate calibration. Another message, "Touch Upper right", appears with a cross hair in the correct corner. Touch the corner of the screen. A final message, “Touch Lower Left”, appears with a cross hair in the correct corner. Touch the corner of the screen to conclude calibration and return to the MAIN 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.

Setup Menu

To obtain the SETUP MENU, shown to the left, press the Setup button from the MAIN MENU. The SETUP MENU offers a series of buttons, which open additional menus and displays that are detailed in subsequent paragraphs. After setup parameters have been set, select the Return button to return to the MAIN MENU.

NOTE: For convenience, the current CRESNET ID setting is displayed in the lower left corner.

NOTE: All touchpanel settings are automatically saved in non-volatile memory.

Battery Status

To access the BATTERY STATUS screen, shown to the left, press the Battery Status button on the SETUP MENU.

This screen indicates the amount of charge (or life) remaining in the battery as a percentage of full capacity, if the battery is installed. An analog bar is provided below the percentage amount as a quick visual reference to the approximate level of charge remaining. The EXTERNAL POWER label appears if external power is applied either through the docking station or via the optional power pack. Note that battery recharging takes place only through the docking station. Touch the Return button to display the SETUP MENU.

NOTE: When the touchpanel is in the docking station to recharge the battery, the % CAPACITY display is not an accurate indicator of battery charge level. The display will indicate a full charge (100%) before charging is actually complete. The docking station indicates that charging is complete by illuminating the RDY indicator.

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SELECT INTERFACE

CRESNET INTERFACE MENU

SELECT RF ID

KEY CLICK SETUP SCREEN

Select Interface

The touchpanel communicates with a control system to activate commands or to display feedback from components within the system. The communication interface must be correctly specified or communication will not occur. To set communication parameters, first select the Interface button on the SETUP MENU to display the SELECT INTERFACE screen, shown to the left. Then, select either the CRESNET or the RF button to display the CRESNET INTERFACE MENU or the SELECT RF ID screen, respectively. Use these screens to set the Cresnet network identity (Net ID) and the RF ID numbers.

Cresnet Interface Menu

CRESNET ID is a two-digit hexadecimal number that can range from 03 to FE, used only during screen uploads to the touchpanel or upgrading the touchpanel firmware. Net ID for the ST-1700C is factory set to 03.

The UP and DOWN buttons increase and decrease the CRESNET ID by one digit (i.e., 03, 04, 05, . . . FE).

Select the Return button to return to the SELECT INTERFACE screen.

RF Setup

RF ID, the radio frequency identity number, is necessary to secure RF communications such that controls can be activated from the touchpanel. The RF ID consists of a two-digit hexadecimal number. The touchpanel can be set to one of fifteen numbers; “10” is shown as an example in the illustration and happens to be the default. The RF ID setting should match the value assigned to the ST-1700C touchpanel definition is the SIMPL Windows program. Refer to page 12 for information about SIMPL programming/setup for this touchpanel.

The UP and DOWN buttons increase and decrease the RF ID most significant digit by one, respectively (i.e., 10, 20, 30, …, F0).

After the Cresnet ID and RF ID settings have been verified, touch the Return button to save the settings and display the SELECT INTERFACE screen.

Key Click Setup

From the SETUP MENU, press the Key Click Enabled button to open the KEY CLICK SETUP screen. (If the function is currently disabled, the button legend is “Key Click Disabled.”)To enable an audible tone (beep) when the touchpanel buttons are pressed, select among the Short, Med, or Long KEY CLICK ENABLE/LEN buttons to set the duration of the tone. The touchpanel responds with a corresponding signal. To disable the feature, select Click Off.

Use the KEY CLICK VOLUME UP and DOWN buttons to increase and decrease the volume of the signal. The display to the right of the buttons shows the relative volume from 0% to 100%, both as a numeric value and, for a quick visual reference, as an analog bar.

Select the Return button to return to the SETUP MENU.

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