Crestron ST-1550 & 1550C
1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels
Operations Guide
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Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels
Contents
1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels: ST-1550 & St-1550C 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Leading Specifications ................................................................................................2
Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................3
Configuring the Touchpanel (Advanced Settings Screen)......................................................... 4
Daylight Savings .........................................................................................................5
Power Up On Last Page ..............................................................................................5
Interface.......................................................................................................................5
Programming ............................................................................................................................. 6
Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder...............................................................6
Programming with SIMPL™ Windows .................................................................10
Programming with VisionTools™ Pro-e................................................................... 13
Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 17
Further Inquiries........................................................................................................ 18
Firmware Upgrades ...................................................................................................18
Future Updates ..........................................................................................................18
Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 19
Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 21
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................21
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................21
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Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels
1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels:
ST-1550 & ST-1550C
Introduction
This Operations Guide for the 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels ST-1550 &
ST-1550C (the touchpanel) is intended for authorized Crestron
Programmers. The guide focuses on the configuration and programming functions
that allow you to customize the touchpanel to satisfy the system requirements and to
suit the preferences of the end user. The SmarTouch STS Touchpanel User’s
Operations Guide (latest revision of Doc. 5804) covers operating functions that are
typically performed by the end user.
The two guides combined provide details of the touchpanel whether it is used in a
Crestron Cresnet
control system. Become familiar with the information in the User’s Operations
Guide, before furnishing it to the end user.
NOTE: It is not necessary to provide this Operations Guide to the end user.
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control system or as part of a Crestron SmarTouch™ wireless RF
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1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C
Leading Specifications
The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the touchpanels.
Leading Specifications of the ST-1550 & ST-1550C Touchpanels
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Power Options
ST-BTP (or equivalent)
AC: Domestic External Adapter
AC: International External Adapter
ST-DS
Default NET ID 3
Default RF ID 10
Default Timeouts 1 minute for standby
Control System Update Files
2-Series Control System Update
CEN/CN-TVAV Update File
CNMSX-AV/Pro Update File
CNRACKX/-DP Update File
ST-CP Update File
RF Specifications 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel, 433.92 MHz5
Dimensions Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
Weight (without battery pack) 1.85 lb (0.84 kg)
Memory 1 MByte flash memory
Touchscreen Dimensions Height: 3.550 in (9.017 cm)
Touchscreen Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 256 colors
Touchscreen LCD STN color, dot matrix type for ST-1550C
Touchscreen Illumination Backlit fluorescent
Touchscreen Composition Resistive Membrane
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)
3. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 with CAGE2, PAC2, PRO2, and RACK2.
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. Requires Crestron CNRFGWA 1-Way RF Receiver, or ST-CP SmarTouch Control Processor.
2, 3, 4
. Refer to NOTE after last footnote.
Rechargeable NiCad battery pack (included)
(Fully charged, 2800 mAh capacity. Operating time
depends on usage.)
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)
2 minutes for power down
Version C2-1001.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 4.01.04S.UPZ or later
Height: 5.70 in (14.48 cm)
Depth: 3.33 in (8.45 cm)
(768 Kbytes available for user programming)
Width: 4.700 in (11.938 cm)
FSTN Transmissive mode, dot matrix type for
ST-1550
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of the site (including the FTP site).
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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 (N11785)
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.
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1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanels Crestron ST-1550 & ST-1550C
Configuring the Touchpanel (Advanced Settings Screen)
Opening Screen for ST-1550 (top)
and ST-1550C (bottom)
Preferences and Settings Menu
It may be necessary to make adjustments or configure the touchpanel to
accommodate the preferences of the end user. Descriptions for preferences and
power management settings of the touchpanel are provided in the latest revision of
the SmarTouch Touchpanel User’s Operations Guide (Doc. 5804).
Other configuration options are available through the Advanced Settings screen. To
access the Advanced Settings screen, it is necessary to restart the touchpanel.
The Opening Screen, shown to the left of this paragraph, appears when a finger is
held to the touchscreen for approximately three seconds as power is applied. This
screen indicates that you are in “setup mode” and can proceed to configure the
touchpanel.
Remove your finger and touch the Opening Screen again to display the Preferences
and Settings Menu, shown to the left of this paragraph. All resources to configure the
touchpanel are available from this menu.
Advanced Settings Screen
The Advanced Settings button from the Preferences and Settings Menu opens the
Advanced Settings Screen, shown to the left of this paragraph.
The Advanced Settings Screen contains diagnostic buttons (Display EEPROM,
Display Touch Data, Firmware, Display Palette (Colorbar for ST-1550), and Self
Test). Diagnostic buttons should only be used under supervision of a Crestron
technical support representative during telephone support. These options are numeric
in nature and their interpretation is beyond the scope of this Operations Guide.
This screen also contains special settings buttons (DayLight Savings, Power Up On
Last Page, and Interface). Details of the special settings buttons are discussed in the
following paragraphs. Touch the RETURN button, located at the bottom of the
screen, to display the Preferences and Settings Menu.
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Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings Screen
To access the Daylight Savings Screen, shown to the left of this paragraph, touch the
Daylight Savings button from the Advanced Settings Screen. Two options are
available: Set Daylight Savings Time Northern Hemisphere and Set Daylight
Savings Time Southern Hemisphere. Each button can be toggled (ON/OFF states).
Activating one of these buttons causes the internal real time clock to automatically
adjust on the appropriate dates for Daylight Savings Time. An activated button is
indicated by the button’s background color changing to blue (black for ST-1550).
After verifying the setting, touch the RETURN button, located at the bottom of the
screen, to display the Advanced Settings Screen.
NOTE: If you wish to completely deactivate the Daylight Savings Time feature,
verify that both buttons are not activated (both assume a background color of gray).
Power Up On Last Page
The Power Up On Last Page button lets you specify which screen appears when
unit is powered up. When set to ON (indicated by the button’s background color
changing to blue [black for ST-1550]), the last screen to be displayed reappears and
all feedback is restored when the touchpanel is reactivated. When set to OFF (the
button’s text assumes the same shade as all the other buttons on the screen), the first
page of the project appears when the touchpanel is activated.
Interface Screen
Interface
The touchpanel communicates with an ST-CP (for SmarTouch) or other Crestron
control system (for Cresnet) via wireless RF (through a CNRFGWA gateway). To
do so, the touchpanel Cresnet ID and RF ID settings and those assigned in the
control system program must match. To set the Cresnet ID and RF ID, select the
Interface button from the Advanced Settings Screen and display the Interface
Screen, shown to the left of this paragraph.
The CRESNET ID network identity number (NET ID), displayed in the top left
corner of the Interface Screen, is only used during screen uploads to the touchpanel,
and consists of a two-digit hexadecimal number. “03” is shown as an example in the
illustration and happens to be the default. The down and up arrow buttons decrease
and increase the NET ID by one, respectively (i.e., 01, 02, 03, . . . FE).
The radio frequency identity number (RF ID), displayed in the top right corner of the
Interface Screen, 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 down and up arrow
buttons decrease and increase the RF ID most significant digit by one, respectively
(i.e., 10, 20, 30, …, F0).
NOTE: Crestron recommends that 00 not be selected as a valid RF ID.
After the Cresnet ID and RF ID settings have been verified, touch the RETURN
button, located at the bottom of the screen, to save the settings and display the
Advanced Settings Screen.
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