Crestron ST-1700C
1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel
Operations Guide
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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.................................................................................35
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Crestron ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel
1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel:
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
• 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
®
generation firmware
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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 3
Default RF ID 10
Default Timeouts 10 minutes for standby
Signal Join Maximums 999 digital
Control System Update Files
2-Series Control System
CEN/CN-TVAV
CNMSX-AV/Pro
CNRACKX/-DP
ST-CP
Acceptable File Extensions
.vtz
.csf
RF Specifications 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel, 433.92 MHz, Range
Memory 4 MByte flash memory (3 Mbytes available for user
Touchscreen Dimensions Height: 3.700 in (9.017 cm)
Touchscreen Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 64K color ISYS engine
Touchscreen Viewing Angles ±65° for X dir, +65°/-40° for Y dir
Touchscreen LCD Active matrix, 64K colors
Touchscreen Illumination Backlit fluorescent
Touchscreen Composition Resistive Membrane
Operating Temperature 50° to 113°F (10° to 45°C)
2, 3, 4
5
(continued on next page)
Rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included)
(4100 mAh capacity after full charge. 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)
30 minutes for power down
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)
up to 300 feet6
programming)
8 MByte SDRAM for firmware storage
EEPROM for NV storage of last page and join #s
Width: 4.700 in (11.938 cm)
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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)
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)
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.
. Refer to NOTE after last footnote.
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).
Height: 3.85 in (9.78 cm)
Depth: 5.51 in (14.00 cm)
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
Side views
3.85 in
(9.78 cm)
8.75 in
(22.22 cm)
5.70 in
(14.48 cm)
5.51 in
(14.00 cm)
4.24 in
(10.76 cm)
Cresnet
upload
connector
Power
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:
Setup
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.
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
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.
DOCUMENT
NUMBER *
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
touchpanel firmware.
®
Pro-e (VT Pro-e) project or upgrading the
MAIN MENU
This menu can also be obtained via
digital reserved join number, 17242.
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.
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
CALIBRATION MENU
SETUP 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.
BATTERY STATUS
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
SELECT INTERFACE
CRESNET INTERFACE MENU
SELECT RF ID
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
KEY CLICK SETUP SCREEN
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
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.
utton
Select the Return button to return to the SETUP MENU.
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