Crestron ST-4T8T User Manual

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Contents
Hand-Held Wireless Transmitter 1
Description ..........................................................................................................................1
Functional Description ...........................................................................................1
Physical Description...............................................................................................1
Leading Specifications......................................................................................................... 3
Setup....................................................................................................................................4
Identity Code .......................................................................................................... 4
Programming ......................................................................................................... 5
Problem Solving...................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................9
Further Inquiries .................................................................................................. 10
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Hand-Held Wireless Transmitter
Description
The ST-4T and ST-8T are hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters. The units
are designed to operate with the SmarTouch STS via the ST-CP, control processor.
The hand-held transmitter is available with four (ST-4T) or eight (ST-8T) button
controls. Depression of any fixed button on the button panel initiates a RF signal
transmission to the ST-CP.
Both hand-held transmitters have a power-saving mode, known as sleep mode, to
extend battery life. Units are continually in sleep mode until a button is depressed.
The unit activates immediately. It is not necessary to hold down a button.
Physical Description
ST-4T and ST-8T electronic hardware is housed in a slim, high-impact molded
ABS black plastic enclosure, as shown on the next page. A button array on the
printed circuit board is covered by a button panel. All button panels include custom
engraving with large light gray button caps and black finish. Refer to the latest
version of the CRESNET II Engraving Worksheet for the ST-4T and ST-8T (Doc.
5704 and 5705, respectively) for engraving directions.
A red Transmit LED is located above the button panel cover. The Transmit LED
indicates RF transmission and illuminates when a button is depressed. It also has
the auxilliary function of illuminating when a new transmitter RF ID code is
programmed into the unit.
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ST-4T Physical Views
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
ST-8T Physical Views
FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
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Height: 6.500 in (16.510 cm)
Width: 2.750 in (6.985 cm)
Depth: 0.800 in (2.032 cm)
A standard nine-volt battery is included with all units. Access to the battery is
permitted after the battery cover, located on the underside of the unit, is removed. A
sensor (photo transistor) used to program an identity code is also located in the
battery compartment, as shown below.
Battery Compartment (Rear View)
Leading Specifications
The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the hand-held
transmitters. Dimensions and weight are approximations rounded to the nearest
thousandth unit.
Leading Specifications of the ST-4T and ST-8T
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Battery CRESNET II Workshop CRESNET II Operating System SmarTouch Operating System STS VisionTools for Windows Compiler Dimensions & Weight
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9V DC Version 5.0 or later SR30222.OPS or later Any Version 10.4 or later
3.09.17 or later
Weight: 0.300 lb (0.200 kg)
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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:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
As of the date of manufacture, the unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking.
Setup
Identity Code
Every hand-held wireless transmitter communicating with either the ST-CP requires a unique RF identity code (ID CODE). There are 254 possible two-digit hexadecimal alphanumeric codes ranging from 01 to FE. To maintain code diversity within SmarTouch STS, use codes between 10 and FE for the transmitters.
NOTES: The RF ID CODE on the hand-held transmitters is factory set to 11.
Do not use 00 or FF as an RF ID.
Do not confuse RF ID with network (NET) ID.
Use STS VisionTools for Windows to set an RF ID CODE. Select ViewPort from the Tools menu; the “Crestron Performance Viewport” dialog box appears.
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Crestron Performance Viewport Dialog Box
From the Options menu in the dialog box, select Set Transmitter ID to open the “Set
Transmitter ID” dialog box. Enter a two-digit hexadecimal number ranging from 03
to FE. Click OK to confirm.
Set Transmitter ID Dialog Box
Programming
STS VisionTools for Windows contains sample projects, ST4T.prj and ST8T.prj,
that can be used when programming the hand-held wireless transmitters. Simply
copy the respective sample project by selecting Copy Project from the File menu of
an open project. The “Copy Project” dialog box is displayed.
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Copy Project Dialog Box
NOTE: The illustration above shows what the “Copy Project” dialog box would look like if the programmer were to copy the ST-4T sample project with the new project name, remote-1.
As illustrated, a "From" and "To" field is provided. If the desired project is not present in the field, directly key in the path name (at the From: box) or select Browse to display the "Open" dialog box and scroll through directories to establish the correct path of a desired source for the copy. The destination path is entered in the same manner. Once source and destination paths have been chosen, select Copy to initiate project copying. By default, all copied graphic files are copied to the same directory as the project or touchpanel.
The sample projects for the hand-held transmitters have one page each. The ST-4T page and ST-8T page have four and eight momentary-type buttons, respectively. Each large button has two join numbers associated with it, one for each half of the button. Commands such as VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN are usually assigned to the separate button halves; operation of each half is achieved by pressing down on that side of the button. Refer to the following illustration of the sample ST-4T page. Notice the join number assignments for each button.
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Open Page of ST4T.PRJ
DO NOT reassign join numbers in the new project, since they represent the
physical location of actual buttons on the transmitter. Use STS/VTW to assign
device commands when customizing the SmarTouch system. To access the
functional properties of the button, simply right-click on the object and select
Function from the pop-up menu. The "Function" dialog box appears.
Function Dialog Box Shown for Button with Join Number 2
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One possible programming technique is to assign the same command to both join numbers on the large button so that the entire button has a single command. Otherwise, assign a unique command to each join number so that the button has dual functionality. For example, commands such as VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN are usually assigned to the separate button halves; operation of each half is achieved by pressing down on that side of the button. Use caution when assigning two commands to a single large button. Due to the sensitivity of the unit, depressing the large button in the center may result in an undesired activity or no activity at all.
If you draw your own project, remember to change the target type to ST-4T or ST­8T in the dialog box after selecting New and Project from the File menu.
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CAUSE(S)
code, disconnect and reconnect the network
Verify that the RF ID is properly set to match
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further
assistance is required, please contact a CRESTRON technical support
representative.
ST-4T/-8T Troubleshooting
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
LED on unit does not illuminate. Unit is in sleep mode. Depress and hold any button until unit
Intermittent response during transmission.
No response from SmarTouch system.
No battery in unit or battery is dead.
Refer to causes when LED does not Receiver is blocked or moved. ST-CP is in vicinity of metal. Refer to causes when LED does not illuminate and intermittent response during transmission
NET ID of receiver is incorrectly set.
RF ID or IR ID is incorrectly set.
Program does not match hardware. Receiver is unplugged (no power).
Install new battery.
transmits. Refer to corrective action when LED does not illuminate. Verify that heavy metal is not in vicinity of transmission. Verify that large amount of metal is not blocking transmission. Refer to corrective action when LED does not illuminate and intermittent response during transmission occurs.
Enter Performance Viewport from the STS/VTW software. Depress the F4 key to poll the network. Verify that the NET ID for the receiver is properly set to match the SIMPL program.
NOTE: After changing the ST-CP identity
connector.
the SIMPL program. NOTE: NET ID and RF ID are separate
parameters. Verify correct program is loaded in system via Performance Viewport. Verify power to the receiver.
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Two or more receivers are too close together.
Wrong transmitter in use.
Verify that multiple receivers are properly spaced (>50 feet) from each other.
If multiple transmitters are accessible, verify proper unit is used.
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Further Inquiries
If after reviewing this Operations Guide for the hand-held transmitter, you can not locate specific information, please take advantage of CRESTRON's award winning technical support team in your area. Dial one of the following numbers.
In the US, call (888) CRESTRON [(888) 273-7876] - the call is toll
free or (201) 767-3400.
In Europe, call +32.15.730.974.
In Asia, call +852.2341.2016.
In Latin America, call +525.574.15.90.
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