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Crestron TPMC-10 Isys i/O™ WiFi Touchpanel Operations Guide

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Crestron TPMC-10 Isys i/O™ WiFi Touchpanel

Contents

Isys i/O™ WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-10 1

Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1

Functions and Features................................................................................................ 1

Specifications ..............................................................................................................4

Physical Description.................................................................................................... 5

Industry Compliance ...................................................................................................9

Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Applying Power........................................................................................................... 9

Replacing the Battery ................................................................................................ 10

Configuring the Touchpanel...................................................................................... 10

Typical System Configurations .................................................................................17

General Use and Safety ............................................................................................. 18

Recommended Touchpanel Cleaning........................................................................ 18

Programming Software............................................................................................................19

Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................19

Programming with the Crestron SystemBuilder........................................................ 19

Programming with SIMPL Windows........................................................................ 20

Programming with VT Pro-e..................................................................................... 39

Native Fonts ..............................................................................................................39

Embedded Applications.............................................................................................40

Defaults for Embedded Windows Applications ........................................................ 41

Programming Embedded Windows Applications......................................................41

System Bar Popup Window.......................................................................................42

Reserved Join Numbers............................................................................................. 43

Example Program...................................................................................................... 45

Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 45

VT Pro-e Project Upload........................................................................................... 45

Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................... 47

Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 48

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 48

Further Inquiries........................................................................................................ 50

Future Updates ..........................................................................................................50

Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 51

Return and Warranty Policies.................................................................................................. 53

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ......................................................................53

CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................53

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Introduction

Functions and Features

The Crestron® Isys i/O™ WiFi Touchpanel, TPMC-10, is a two-way wireless

Ethernet touchpanel that delivers rock solid performance with native onboard

capabilities for accessing e-mail, streaming multimedia, and browsing the Internet.

This stylish and ergonomic 10-inch wireless touchpanel currently supports 64- and

128-bit WEP encryption, and is ready for future WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

support. It features integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi technology for reliable, two-way high-

speed communications across any wireless LAN. With the Microsoft

CE .NET 4.2 operating system running behind the scenes, the TPMC-10 has an

embedded, true real-time Web browser and built-in document viewers for MS

PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat file formats.

Functional Summary

• 10.4 in (26.4 cm) TFT active matrix color LCD

• 800 x 600 screen resolution

• 16-bit color depth for incredible 3D graphics

• Microsoft

• Integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi technology for reliable two-way high-

speed communications via Ethernet

• Embedded applications include Internet Explorer, Windows Media for Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Optional docking station provides a convenient charging solution with connectivity for a wired USB mouse and keyboard

• Ten-watt biamplified speakers, headphone output, WAV file and MP3 capability

Windows® CE .NET 4.2 operating system

Player, Microsoft Inbox, Remote Desktop, and viewers

, and Adobe® Acrobat®

Windows®

Far more than a mere tablet PC, the TPMC-10 touchpanel is designed to provide a powerful IP-based mobile control solution in a compact package that is easy to hold and intuitive to use. The ergonomic shape shifts effortlessly from tabletop to laptop

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use, featuring a sleek contoured base that rests comfortably across one leg. Its smart design achieves an optimal viewing angle under any use, with four programmable hard pushbuttons and an integrated thumb pad to provide tactile control of audio volume, channel selection, OSM navigation, or even pan/tilt cameras.

Boasting 16-bit color depth, the TPMC-10 display produces incredible 3D graphics, dynamic text, and full-motion animations, all with astonishing speed. Through programmatic control, the GUI effectively merges conventional touchpanel control with PC functionality.

To complement its incredible graphics and computing capabilities, the TPMC-10 delivers great sounding audio from its built-in 10-watt biamplified speaker system, and stereo headphone output.

The TPMC-10 communicates only with an Ethernet-enabled Crestron control system (Cresnet

system) through a third-party Wi-Fi access point (not supplied). The two-way communications provide control of third-party and Cresnet devices, with dynamic on-screen feedback for real-time confirmation of commands. (Refer to “

Typical System Configurations” on page 17 for more details.)

Part Number Compatibility

Due to production changes, certain information in this manual applies only to recently manufactured TPMC-10 units. The following table lists the differences based on the unit part numbers.

2-Series

Feature/Part Number Compatibility

Feature Differences

Touchscreen Display Brightness Contrast Viewing Angle

Embedded WiFi Radio 802.11b 802.11b 802.11g

6002572 6002822 6002881

150 nits 250:1 ±45° horizontal, +15/-35° vertical

TPMC-10 Part Numbers

230 nits 500:1 ±60° horizontal, +35/-65° vertical

230 nits 500:1 ±60° horizontal, +35/-35° vertical

NOTE: Part numbers can be found on the silver label affixed to each device.

Embedded PC Applications

With a host of embedded applications, the TPMC-10 provides a truly integrated digital media asset management solution. Applications include:

• MS Internet Explorer

• MS Inbox (supports e-mail client)

• Windows Media Player

• WordPad

• Adobe Acrobat 6.0 (limited feature set)

• Viewers: MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Adobe

Acrobat®

• Remote Desktop (control remote PCs on LAN)

Future PC applications and features may be added, as they become available, through Crestron updates.

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Wi-Fi Technology

The TPMC-10 features integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi technology for reliable two-way high-speed communication across wireless LANs.

Wireless Access Point Compatibility

Several devices are compatible with the TPMC-10 for communication with a Cresnet System. Refer to the Crestron website (www.crestron.com), online help answer ID 2488, for recommended access points and configuration files.

Memory Expansion & Program Uploading

The TPMC-10’s built-in PCMCIA port permits memory expansion to 4 GB or more, and the two built-in USB A ports can be used to connect to mass storage devices. Firmware updates can be performed via 802.11g wireless communication. Program loading can be accomplished via any mass storage device or through Compact Flash.

Touch Screen Actuation

The TPMC-10 touch screen responds to finger and stylus commands. The stylus provided is designed for use with the TPMC-10. The use of other pointing devices may damage the screen. (Refer to “

Using the Stylus” on page 8.)

Optional Docking Station (TPMC-10-DS)

Placing the TPMC-10 into the optional docking station provides a convenient charging solution with connectivity provided for a wired USB mouse and keyboard. The docking station also enables viewing and operating the TPMC-10 in an upright position. Refer to the data sheet supplied with the docking station (Doc. 6285) for specific details.

Optional Mouse (TPMC-10-MS)

The TPMC-10 includes a USB Type A port for an optional wired USB optical mouse. With the mouse connected, the touchpanel continues to respond to stylus or finger actuation as well as all standard mouse functions. Refer to the data sheet supplied with the mouse (Doc. 6309) for specific details.

Optional Keyboard (TPMC-10-KB)

The TPMC-10 includes a USB Type A port for an optional wired keyboard. With the wired keyboard connected, the touchpanel continues to respond to stylus actuation of the on-screen keyboard as well as all available functions of the wired keyboard. Refer to the data sheet supplied with the keyboard (Doc. 6308) for specific details.

NOTE: The optional mouse and keyboard described above have been evaluated by

Crestron and are known to be compatible with the TPMC-10. Other USB keyboards and mice may also be compatible, but have not been evaluated by Crestron.

NOTE: To obtain the above optional devices, please contact a Crestron customer

service representative.

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Specifications

The following table provides a summary of specifications for the TPMC-10.

Specifications of the TPMC-10 Isys i/O™ WiFi Touchpanel

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Power Requirement Battery

Power Supply

Touchscreen Display Display Type: Size: Aspect Ratio: Resolution: Brightness: Contrast: Illumination: Viewing Angle: Touchscreen Composition:

Graphic Engine Isys i/O engine, 16-bit graphics, 65,536 colors.

Operating System Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2 Audio

Features WAV file

Wireless Communication2 RF Transceiver

Operating Range

Addressing Options

Default IP ID5 03 Signal Join Maximums 4000 digital, analog, and serial Control System Update Files 2-Series Control System Acceptable file extensions8 .vtz .csz Buttons Function Buttons

Thumb pad Power Reset

Memory 64 MB Flash, 128 MB SDRAM

Operating Temperature 50° to 113°F (10° to 45°C) Humidity 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

6, 7

(continued on next page)

Lithium Polymer 4S1P, 14.8 Volt, 2000 mAh (included)

60 Watts (3.16 Amps @ 19 Volts DC)

universal 100~240VAC 50/60Hz (included)

TFT Active matrix color LCD

10.4 inch (26.4 cm) diagonal 4:3 SVGA 800 x 600 pixels 230 nits 500:1 Edge lit fluorescent ±60° horizontal, +35/-65° vertical Resistive membrane

Synapse image rendering algorithm

10 watt biamplified speakers, headphone output, WAV file and MP3 capability 8- & 16-bit PCM, mono & stereo, 8 to 44 kHz sampling rates

IEEE 802.11g Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 2-way RF 11/13 channels (2400 to 2483 MHz); requires third-party

802.11g wireless access point and Ethernetenabled Crestron 2-Series control system.

Up to 328 feet (100m) @54Mbps (Transmission speed varies based on environmental conditions.)

64- & 128-bit WEP encryption³; 802.1x (EAP pass through); Static IP, DNS/DHCP4

Version C2-3.131.CUZ or later

projectname.vtz (compiled file) TPMC-10.vx.xxx.x.csz (panel firmware)

(4) Hard pushbuttons, programmable

(1) 4-way thumb pad, programmable (1) Toggles power on and off (1) Hard reset button, resets the touchpanel system

Expandable via PCMCIA Card Slot9

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Specifications of the TPMC-10 Isys i/O™ WiFi Touchpanel (continued)

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Overall Dimensions Width: 11.48 in (29.16 cm)

Weight TPMC-10 Power Supply

1. Typical battery life is four hours continuous usage with display at full brightness. Actual operating time

depends on usage and settings for display brightness and timeouts.

2. Requires a compatible 802.11b or g Wi-Fi access point. The RF signal range is dependent on

construction of the building, obstructions, and RF interference from other devices. The location of the access point and the orientation of its antenna are also important factors in the RF performance. If you use an 802.11g access point with both 802.11b and 802.11g devices connected to it, it is possible that the effective speed will be reduced to 802.11b speed (11Mbps).

3. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless networks that encrypts transmitted

data, and protects the integrity of the data.

4. DHCP is not supported on the TPMC-10.

5. Refer to “

6. The latest versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to NOTE after last footnote.

7. 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 that are Ethernet-enabled directly or via a C2ENET-1 or -2 Ethernet card.

8. In DETAILS, projectname represents assigned project name, and vx.xxx.x represents a version number.

9. Compact flash expandable to 4GB or more, based on third-party technology.

WiFi SETUP” on page 13 for details.

Depth: 8.38 in (21.29 cm) Height: 2.71 in (6.88 cm)

3 lb (1.36 kg)

0.8 lb (0.36 kg)

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 TPMC-10 electronic hardware is housed in a black and silver molded plastic enclosure, shown in the following illustrations. Boasting 16-bit color depth, the touchsensitive TPMC-10 viewing screen produces incredible 3D graphics, dynamic text, full-motion animations, all with astonishing speed.

Physical View of TPMC-10

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Physical Views (continued)

TPMC-10 Ports, Controls, and Indicators

The unit’s ports, controls, and indicators are described beginning below, and shown in the illustration on page

Headphone

This 3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack provides stereo output to optional headphones (not supplied). Plugging in headphones cuts the audio to the speakers.

DC Power

The included power supply plugs into this jack to supply power to the unit and recharge the battery. (Refer to “

Applying Power” on page 9.)

Mouse & Keyboard

These two USB Type A ports are for the optional keyboard and mouse (purchased separately). The mouse and keyboard can be plugged into either port. These ports are only used for the USB keyboard, mouse, or USB mass storage devices.

Reset Pushbutton

This pushbutton reboots the TPMC-10 system software.

PCMCIA Card

A Type II PCMCIA Card slot used for memory expansion up to 4GB or more, plus VT Pro-e project uploads.

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USB Mini-B Port

This port is for future use. An interface cable is included.

Mini-VGA Port

One mini-VGA port (DB15HD cable included) RGBHV (VGA) output; aspect ratio: 4:3 SVGA; output resolution: 800 x 600.

Battery

The removable, lithium-polymer 14.8 Volt, 2000 mAh, battery supplies power to the TPMC-10.

Battery Compartment Lock

Releases or secures the removable lithium-polymer battery in the TPMC-10.

Docking Station Interface

When the TPMC-10 is docked in the optional TPMC-10-DS docking station, this port provides connectivity to the power supply and the optional mouse and keyboard plugged into the docking station.

Communication LED

The LED is solid green when the communication signal level is good, blinks yellow if the signal level is poor, and is off when communication is lost.

Power Pushbutton and LED

The pushbutton is used to cycle the TPMC-10 between on and standby modes. The LED indicates the battery’s current status and charge level:

• Off – the TPMC-10 is powered off

• Solid green – the battery power level is OK

• Solid yellow – the battery power level is low

• Blinking yellow – the battery power level is critically low

When using the external power supply directly or via the docking station, the LED indicates the following:

• Solid green – the unit is being powered by the power supply, and the battery is fully charged

• Blinking green – the unit is being powered by the power supply, and the battery is charging

Programmable Hard Pushbuttons and Thumb Pad

These hard pushbuttons and the four-way thumb pad are programmable and can provide tactile control of many functions such as audio volume, channel selection, OSM navigation, or even pan/tilt cameras. Fixed join numbers are assigned to these buttons as shown below. (Refer to “

TPMC-10 Input/Output Signals” on page 23.)

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TPMC-10 Ports, Controls, and Indicators

Using the Stylus

Use the stylus to “tap” or “double-tap” or to do “select and drag” functions just as you would using a mouse. The stylus is also used to “type” on the input panel “keyboard” when entering text or commands. When running embedded applications, pressing and holding the stylus on the screen brings up the application context menu, like a “right-click” mouse function. The stylus supplied with your TPMC-10 is designed for your screen. The use of other pointers could damage the screen. Use the tether to attach the stylus to the touchpanel to prevent the stylus from being misplaced. To obtain an additional stylus and/or tether, contact a Crestron customer service representative.

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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 Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.

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 transceiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

transceiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Applying Power

The TPMC-10 can be powered via its internal battery, or via the supplied external power supply. The power supply can be connected directly to the TPMC-10 or, if the touchpanel is docked in the optional TPMC-10-DS docking station (sold separately), it can be connected to the docking station.

NOTE: Before using the TPMC-10 for the first time, charge the internal battery for

at least five hours, using the power supply provided.

It takes the TPMC-10 about two hours to recharge while not in use, and about four hours while in use. A fully charged battery can provide up to four hours of use depending upon screen brightness setting and the use of optional PCMCIA card accessories.

CAUTION: Removing the battery can cause the loss of any unsaved file changes.

To prevent loss of data, connect the power supply before removing the battery.

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Replacing the Battery

To replace the battery, slide the battery compartment latch up to the unlocked position, and slide the battery out. Slide the replacement battery into the TPMC-10 until it snaps into position, and slide the latch into the locked position.

CAUTION: Replace only with a TPMC-10 battery. To obtain a replacement battery,

please contact a Crestron customer service representative.

CAUTION: Failure to fully charge the battery for five hours before turning on the

TPMC-10 for the first time may reduce the overall service life of the battery.

NOTE: The TPMC-10’s battery “trickle” charges when the external power supply is

used to power the touchpanel.

NOTE: If you are not using the TPMC-10 on a daily basis, store the unit by

connecting the power supply. For extended storage, remove the battery completely.

Configuring the Touchpanel

When power is applied to the unit for the first time, the following screen appears.

Initial Opening Window

Touching the Setup button with the stylus or your finger will display the TPMC-10

setup screen shown on the next page.

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Setup Screen

The setup screen is used to perform basic configuration procedures prior to regular operation of the touchpanel.

NOTE: During regular operation of the touchpanel, there are three ways to activate

the setup functions: either place a button on the project main page and assign the reserved join number (17242) that activates Setup (refer to “ Windows Applications press the Reset button, and continue to keep your finger on the screen until the setup screen appears (about 90 seconds); or press the hard pushbuttons in the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4 (refer to “

” on page 41); hold your finger on the screen, use the stylus to

Programmable Hard Pushbuttons” on page 7).

Programming Embedded

SETUP MENU

The SETUP MENU functions control the basic operation of the TPMC-10, such as setting stylus properties, screen calibration, screen brightness, and audio volume.

Touch Screen

Selecting the Touch Screen button displays the following “Stylus Properties”

window that allows you to set stylus properties and perform a screen calibration. Use the stylus and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the display.

Use the supplied stylus and follow the Double-Tap tab instructions to customize the

unit’s sensitivity to your use of the stylus.

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Selecting the Calibration tab displays the following window.

Selecting the Recalibrate button displays the following screen. Use the stylus and

follow the on-screen instructions to recalibrate the display.

Calibration Window

If the recalibration is successful, the “Stylus Properties” window reappears. Tap the ‘X’ to close the window and return to the setup screen.

Brightness

Selecting the Brightness button displays the following window that allows you to

adjust the display brightness. Brightness can be set from Min to Max (full brightness). A lower brightness setting extends battery life.

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Volume

Selecting the Volume button displays the following window that lets you adjust the

unit’s audio volume from 0% (mute) to 100% (full volume) in 20% increments.

Install Updates

Selecting the Install Updates button displays the following Open window that

allows you to browse through the directory of the installed PCMCIA or USB storage devices and select the program files to be loaded into the unit.

STANDBY TIMEOUT and POWER DOWN TIMEOUT

Use these two windows to specify the standby and the power down timeout settings. Standby timeout is the time (up to 120 minutes) from the last use of the touchpanel before going into standby mode (screen display is off but the unit is still on). Power

down timeout is the time (up to 120 minutes) from going into standby mode before

turning off unit power. Both timeouts are adjustable in one-minute increments.

WiFi SETUP

The WiFi SETUP functions control the basic communication address assignment operations of the TPMC-10.

WiFi Access Point

Selecting the WiFi Access Point button displays the following window, which

allows you to specify a wireless access point.

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Double-clicking in the Wireless Information tab above displays the “Wireless

Network Properties” window, which allows you to specify the wireless encryption parameters for your network.

Selecting Advanced displays the “Advanced Wireless Settings” window. This

window allows you to select the hierarchy of wireless access points.

Clicking the Automatically connect to non-preferred networks checkbox allows the system to automatically connect to all wireless access points. Select View Log to

display the “Wireless Networking Log” window as shown in the following graphic.

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The IP Information tab displays the IP information of the TPMC-10.

Selecting the Details button displays a screen that shows detailed information about the network connections. Selecting the Renew button causes the TPMC-10 to obtain

a new address from the DHCP server. (DHCP not supported on the TPMC-10.)

The IPv6 Information tab displays the IPv6 information of the TPMC-10.

Panel IP Address

Selecting the Panel IP Address button displays the “‘PCI-PRISM1’ Settings”

window. Click each tab and follow the on-screen instructions, as appropriate. (Refer to the following graphics.)

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NOTE: IF DHCP is enabled, and name server addresses have been assigned as

stated on the tab, entering other addresses here will clear all the DHCP-supplied data. (DHCP not supported on the TPMC-10)

CtrlSys IP Address

Selecting the CtrlSys IP Address button displays the “Control System Information”

window that allows you to enter the control system’s name, its port address, and its IP ID.

If the Enable DHCP checkbox is unchecked, the window allows you to enter the

control system’s IP address instead of its name. (DHCP not supported on the TPMC-10.)

In either case, make sure the IP ID matches the IP ID specified in the SIMPL program. (Refer to “

WiFi SETUP” on page 13 for details.)

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Typical System Configurations

The following diagram illustrates a basic configuration that connects a TPMC-10 WiFi touchpanel to a control system via a wireless access point (WAP).

• The distance between the TPMC-10 and the dedicated WAP should not exceed 30 feet. The TPMC-10 is not a roaming device.

• Use a dedicated wireless router/access point for each TPMC-10 device.

• Each TPMC-10 must have only a single dedicated WAP listed in its Preferred

Networks list. Refer to the “

Crestron website (www.crestron.com), online help answer ID 2488, for recommended access points and configuration files.

The following diagram presents a more complex configuration. In this scenario, the WAP is connected to an A/V subnet. Port B of the control system’s C2ENET-2 card is also connected to the A/V subnet. Port A is connected to the corporate LAN. The card’s internal firewall controls data flow thus isolating the two subnets.

NOTE: When using a dual-port Ethernet card, Ports A & B must be different

subnets (Port A = 192.168.1.1; Port B = 192.168.2.1).

For additional information on setting up and understanding an Ethernet network, refer to Doc. 6052, Crestron e-Control Reference Guide. It may be downloaded from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/manuals)

WiFi SETUP” instructions on page 13. Refer to the

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To set up a WAP on the B-side of the C2ENET-2 dual-port Ethernet card, do the following:

1. Configure an IP address on port B (refer to the latest version of the Crestron

C2ENET-1/-2 Operations and Installation Guide (Doc. 5962).

2. Configure the WAP to be on the same subnet as port B; use port B’s address

as the default gateway.

3. Configure the TPMC-10 to connect to the WAP (refer to “

13).

page

4. Configure the IP table in the TPMC-10 to point to the port B address.

WiFi SETUP” on

General Use and Safety

WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and possible damage to the unit, do not use the

touchpanel in the rain or expose it to unnecessary moisture.

Recommended Touchpanel Cleaning

Keep the surface of the touchscreen free of dirt, dust, or other materials that could degrade optical properties. Long-term contact with abrasive materials can scratch the surface, which may detrimentally affect image quality.

For best cleaning results, use a clean, damp, non-abrasive cloth with any commercially available non-ammonia glass cleaner. The surrounding plastic enclosure may not provide a watertight seal. Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe the touchscreen clean and avoid leakage of moisture beneath the panel.

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Programming Software

Have a question or comment about Crestron software?

Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com.

First-time users will need to establish a user account.

You can create a program that allows you to set up the TPMC-10 to operate a Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools: Crestron SystemBuilder different levels of programming knowledge. The flexibility of each tool is proportional to the degree of programming expertise (i.e., the more flexible, the more a programmer needs to know and account for). Of course, one can initiate programming using the easiest method (SystemBuilder) and use advanced techniques that are available from SIMPL Windows to customize the job.

Crestron VisionTools package for creating Crestron touchpanel screen designs. Refer to “ with VT Pro-e

™ and SIMPL Windows. These tools are intended for users with

Pro-e (VT Pro-e) is a Windows® compatible software

Programming

” on page 39 for additional details regarding VT Pro-e.

Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC

NOTE: Crestron recommends that you use the latest software to take advantage of

the most recently released features. The latest software is available from the Crestron website.

The following are recommended software version requirements for the PC:

• SIMPL Windows version 2.05 or later. Requires SIMPL+ Cross Compiler version 1.1, and Symbol Library version 304.

• Crestron Database version 16.34 or later.

• (Optional) Crestron SystemBuilder version 1.02 or later. Requires

SIMPL Windows, and SystemBuilder Templates version 1.0.2 or later.

• VT Pro-e version 3.3.or later, used for graphical touchscreen design.

• (Optional) Viewport version 3.103 or later

Programming with the Crestron SystemBuilder

The easiest method of

rogramming, but does not offer as much flexibility as SIMPL Windows.

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The Crestron SystemBuilder offers automatic programming for such residential and commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, video conferencing, and lighting. The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and functionality. The Crestron SystemBuilder then programs the system, including all touchpanel projects and control system logic.

The Crestron SystemBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User IR Database, and User Modules Directory. The Crestron SystemBuilder accesses these tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems.

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Programming with SIMPL Windows

NOTE: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.

If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.

NOTE: In the following description, the MC2E control system is used. However,

any 2-Series processor that is e-control enabled can be used.

SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems. It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces (i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and monitor a Crestron control system. SIMPL Windows offers drag and drop functionality in a familiar Windows

This section describes a sample SIMPL Windows program that includes a TPMC-10.

Configuration Manager is where programmers “build” a Crestron control system by

selecting hardware from the Device Library. In Configuration Manager, drag the MC2E from the Control Systems folder of the Device Library and drop it in the upper pane of the System Views. The MC2E with its associated communication ports is displayed in the System Views upper pane.

MC2E System View

environment.

The System Views lower pane displays the MC2E system tree (refer to following

graphic). This tree can be expanded to display and configure the communications

port.

Expanded MC2E System Tree

C2ENET-1-Device Slot in Configuration Manager

To incorporate a TPMC-10 into the system, the control system requires either a plugin Ethernet card, or a built-in Ethernet port. The MC2E control system has a built-in Ethernet port in Slot 5 that can accept the TPMC-10 two-way wireless Ethernet touchpanel. The slot allows Cresnet communication between the touchpanel and the control system.

Drag the TPMC-10 from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Ethernet) folder of the

Device Library and drop it on the C2ENET-1 in Slot 5. The MC2E displays the

TPMC-10 at its default IP-ID location, “03,” as shown in the following graphic.

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C2Net Device, Slot 9

Expand the system tree in the lower pane and double-click the TPMC-10 icon to

open the “Device Settings” window for the touchpanel. Select the IP Net Address tab

to change the touchpanel, or to set the Default IP Address as shown on the next page. For more information on setting the IP ID of the TPMC-10, refer to “ which begins on page

13.

NOTE: The correct address here would be 127.0.0.1, or the control system IP

address.

WiFi SETUP”

Touchpanel “Device Settings” Window

TPMC-10 Symbol in Programming Manager

Programming Manager is where programmers “program” a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The graphic after this paragraph shows the TPMC-10 symbol in the SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager.

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Detail View of the TPMC-10 in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager

Signal Types

Signals interconnect the various devices and logic symbols that comprise a SIMPL program. Signals can be one of three types: digital, analog, or serial. For any given signal, the signal type is determined by its driving source. That is, if the symbol that drives the signal has an analog output, then, by definition, the signal connected there will be an analog signal.

In SIMPL Windows, the signal types are color-coded as follows:

Digital = Blue Analog = Red Serial = Black Other = Green

NOTE: “Other” signals are a combination of the three basic types (e.g. many

symbols accept either analog or serial signals where the combination is shown as a green signal). The signal type is displayed on the Status Bar when the signal is highlighted.

For additional information, refer to Doc. 6120, Crestron SIMPL Windows Symbol Guide. It may be downloaded from the Crestron website.

Digital Signals

A digital signal contains one bit of information and usually takes on one of two values: 1 or 0. These two digits can represent the logical values true and false, and they can be represented in an electronic device by the states on/off or high/low, recognized as two voltage levels. (Other common descriptors are active/inactive.)

Analog Signals

Unlike digital signals, analog signals can vary continuously in value, in the same manner as a parameter such as volume, temperature, or pressure. Analog signals contain 16 bits of information, which means that this type of signal can have values

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ranging from 0 to 65535 (216-1). This 16-bit property makes analog signals useful for controlling devices that do not have discrete settings, such as volume controllers, pan/tilt head controllers, and lighting dimmers.

Serial Signals

Serial signals are used to facilitate the transmission of serial data (strings of characters). These signals can be generated by incoming data on a COM port or by a symbol that has a serial output.

The TPMC-10 supports up to 4000 serial inputs and outputs. By default, the input

strings (<text-o1> through <text-o4000>) are "permanent,” meaning that the serial

data will remain in memory for as long as the program is running. The serial data is removed from memory when the program resets or shuts down. This facilitates serial strings being updated automatically to the panel when the panel issues an update request, so that the programmer does not need to add extra logic.

It is important to remember that the strings are NOT stored in NVRAM.

The mandatory <Permanent String Size> parameter at the bottom of the symbol

sets the default size of the input string in bytes (1d = 1 byte). If this parameter is set to accommodate the longest expected string, too much memory may be allocated for input strings, limiting the amount of memory available for the program. To minimize the amount of memory allocated for input strings, set this parameter to the smallest possible size that will accommodate the majority of strings.

To further manage memory allocation, any given string that is significantly larger or

smaller than the <Permanent String Size> parameter in the program can also be

tied to a Make String Permanent symbol. Here the system will allocate memory for the string according to the parameter set in the MSP symbol.

If the parameter is set to 0d, or is set higher than its maximum value, 255, the processor will issue an error when the program initiates.

TPMC-10 Input/Output Signals

The TPMC-10 symbol provides up to 4000 digital joins, analog joins, and serial joins. The programmer selects the signal types by clicking on the appropriate button

at the top of the Symbol Detail view when programming the panel.

The following tables list functional descriptions for touchpanel outputs and inputs, organized by touchpanel signal name and type. For convenience, a second set of tables describes the touchpanel outputs and inputs, organized by VT Pro-e object type, beginning on page

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Digital Input & Output Signal Descriptions

TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Digital outputs*: <press1> through <press8>

Digital outputs: <press9> through <press4000>

* Refer to Programmable Hard Pushbuttons and Thumb pad on page 7 (continued on next page)

VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Digital Press Join

Open/Close

Open File Window

Audio project join ("Sound is Playing")

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Indicates that the corresponding hard pushbutton is being pressed, as follows:

Top left button = <press1> Lower left button = <press2> Top right button = <press3>

None (Hard push buttons)

Button

Slider

Embedded Application

Sound Manager

Lower right button = <press4> Top thumb pad position = <press5> Right thumb pad position = <press6> Bottom thumb pad position = <press7> Left thumb pad position = <press8> The signal remains high for the duration of the button press.

High/1 = Hard pushbutton pressed; Low/0 = Button released

Indicates that the corresponding button on the touchscreen (not a hard pushbutton) is being pressed. The signal remains high for the duration of the button press.

High/1 = Button pressed; Low/0 = Button released

Indicates that the slider is being pressed. The signal remains high for as long as the slider is being adjusted.

High/1 = Slider pressed; Low/0 = Slider released

Indicates that the embedded application is open. The signal remains high for as long as the application is open.

The signal will go low if the application is closed or minimized.

High/1 = Application is open; Low/0 = Application is closed/minimized

Indicates that the "Open File" window is being displayed (on the rising edge of the corresponding digital input). The Open File window allows the end user to locate the file manually.

The signal remains high for as long as the window is open. The Open File window closes when the end user presses or clicks the Open (or Cancel) button.

High/1 = Open File window open; Low/0 = Open File window closed

Indicates that a WAV file is playing. The signal remains high for as long as the WAV file is playing.

High/1 = WAV file playing; Low/0 = WAV file not playing

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Digital inputs: <fb1> through <fb4000>

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VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Digital Press Join

Open/Close

Open File Window

Show/Hide

Page Join Page

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Button

Embedded Application

Popup Window (System Bar)

DESCRIPTION

Causes the button to display in the active state for as long as the signal is high. When connected to the corresponding <press> output, this means the button will display active feedback for the duration of the button press.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Active feedback; Low/0 = Inactive feedback

Opens the embedded application when the input goes high. When the input goes low, this closes the application.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Open application; Low/0 = Close application

Displays the "Open File" window on the rising edge of the signal. This window allows the user to locate a file manually.

The Open File window closes when the end user presses or clicks the Open (or Cancel) button.

High/1 (rising edge) = Display "Open File" window; Low/0 = No effect

Shows the window for as long as the signal is high, and hides the window when the signal is low.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Show window; Low/0 = Hide window

Displays the page on the rising edge of the input.

If the signal is latched high, then on power-up or any re-established communication, the panel will return to the page. Typically, all page inputs should be interlocked to ensure that the panel will return to the most recently viewed page after communication is re-established.

High/1 (rising edge) = Display page; Low/0 = No effect

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Digital inputs: <fb1> through <fb4000> (continued)

Analog outputs: <an_act1> through <an_act4000>

VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Return Page Join

Subpage Reference Join

Digital Feedback Join

Mute Sounds (Audio project join)

Mute Key Clicks (Audio project join)

Play WAV file (Audio project join)

Analog Touch/ Feedback Join

Analog Feedback Join:

Left Top Width Height

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Page

Subpage Reference

Legend

Sound Manager

Slider

Embedded Application

DESCRIPTION

Displays the previous (most recently viewed) page on the rising edge of the input.

High/1 (rising edge) = Return page; Low/0 = No effect

Displays the subpage for as long as the input is high. When the input goes low, this closes the subpage.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Show subpage; Low/0 = Close subpage

Causes the legend to display in the active state for as long as the input is high.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Active feedback; Low/0 = Inactive feedback

Mutes all audio, including WAV file playback and key clicks, for as long as the input is high. When the input goes low, audio is enabled.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Mute all audio; Low/0 = Enable audio

Mutes the sound of the key click for as long as the input is high. When the input goes low, key clicks are enabled.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Mute key clicks; Low/0 = Enable key clicks

Plays the audio WAV file on the rising edge of the input.

High/1 (rising edge) = Play WAV file; Low/0 = No effect

Reports the current value being sent by the slider and updates the value as it changes during run time.

Reports the position and size of the window in pixels (1d = one pixel) when the user opens the embedded application. (The outputs do not report the position or size when sent by the control system.)

If a Left join is defined, the output reports the number of pixels from the left side of the window to the left edge of the screen.

If a Top join is defined, the output reports the number of pixels from the top of the window to the top edge of the screen.

If a Height join is defined, the output reports the height of the window.

If a Width join is defined, the output reports the width of the window.

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Analog inputs: <an_fb1> through <an_fb4000>

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VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Analog State Join and Mode Active and Inactive

Analog State Join and Mode

Analog Feedback Join:

Left Top Width Height

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Selects the mode (appearance) of the button or legend, in both the active and inactive states.

Valid values can range from 0d to 99d for

Button Legend

Border, Clock, Gauge, Digital Gauge, Hex Gauge, % Gauge, Slider, Timer

Embedded Application

Popup Window (System Bar)

the active state; and 0d to 99d for the inactive state.

The actual range of values depends on the number of modes defined in the VT Pro-e project. For example, if five modes are defined for the active state, there will be five valid values for that join.

Selects the mode (appearance) of the object.

Valid values can range from 0d to 99d. The actual range of values depends on the

number of modes defined in the VT Pro-e project. For example, if five modes are defined, there will be five valid values for that join.

Controls the position and size of the window as follows:

The Left join sets the number of pixels from the left side of the window to the left edge of the screen. The Top join sets the number of pixels from the top of the window to the top edge of the screen.

Valid analog values for Left and Top range from 0d to 65535d, adjustable in increments of one pixel (1d = one pixel). Use values larger than the display size to move the application off the screen, thus hiding the window without closing it.

Usable values depend on the screen resolution. For example, for 1024x768 resolution, usable values would range between 0d and 1024d for Left; and 0d and 768d for Top.

The Width and Height joins set the width and height in pixels.

Valid analog values for Width and Height range from 0d to 65535d, adjustable in increments of one pixel (1d = one pixel).

Usable values will depend on the screen resolution. For example, for 1024x768 resolution, usable values would range between 0d and 1024d for Width; and 0d and 768d for Height.

Setting both the Width and Height to 0d would hide the window.

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Analog Feedback Join: Open/Close

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Embedded Application

DESCRIPTION

Selects the display mode for the embedded application. Valid values are as follows: 2d = Show 4d = Hide 8d = Close 16d = Maximize

Analog inputs: <an_fb1> through <an_fb4000> (continued)

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Analog Touch/ Feedback Join

Analog Scrolling Text Join

Slider

Border, Button, Legend, Text, Gauge, Slider

Sets the slider to the specified level. Valid analog values can be signed or

unsigned, depending on the selection made in VT Pro-e.

Selects the top line of text to be displayed. Valid analog values depend on the

Scrolling Offset selected in VT Pro-e, beginning at 0d. The Scrolling Offset determines the top-most entry (first line) to be displayed and scrolled.

For instance, if there are 10 lines of text and Scrolling Offset is at 3, then the fourth line will be seen when the signal is initialized to 0d, and the first three lines will never be visible.

Separate from the above, VT Pro-e also provides a "Scrolling Limit Enabled" selection.

For Scrolling Limit Enabled, regardless of the analog value sent, it will only function between valid ranges.

If there are nine items in the list, and the object shows two items at a time, setting the analog value to 7d will display the 8th and 9th lines. Sending any other value higher then 7d will yield no change in the display.

If Scrolling Limit Enabled is not selected, then higher values for the analog will change the display.

Here, if there are nine items in the list, and the object shows two items at a time, setting the analog value to 7d will display the 8th and 9th lines. Sending higher values will show additional lines, even if there is no text. Thus, a value of 8d would display the 9th line and a blank line under it; 9d would display two blank lines.

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Analog inputs: <an_fb1> through <an_fb4000> (continued)

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VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Analog Feedback Join

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Gauge

Digital Gauge

Hex Gauge

% Gauge

DESCRIPTION

Sets the value of the indicator on the Gauge object. The indicator direction (top/bottom, left/right) and style (shaded or line) depends on the format selected in VT Pro-e.

The indicator can represent signed or unsigned values, depending on the format selected in VT Pro-e.

Sets the values to be displayed on the Digital Gauge object.

The displayed values depend on the width, decimal position, and format selected in VT Pro-e. The display can consist of one to five digits and be unsigned or signed. Thus, the program should send values based on what the display can show.

For example, for a signed 1-digit decimal value, valid values can be 65527d to 65535d, and 0d to 9d, resulting in a display range of -9 to 9.

If the displayed value would exceed the selected width, the gauge will truncate the display to the rightmost digits.

Sets the values to be displayed in hexadecimal notation on the Hex Gauge object.

The displayed values depend on the width, decimal position, and format selected in VT Pro-e. The display can consist of one to four hexadecimal digits.

If the displayed value would exceed the selected width, the gauge will truncate the display to the rightmost digits.

Sets the values to be displayed as a percentage on the Percent Gauge object.

For example, for a signed 1-digit decimal value, valid values can be 65527d to 65535d, and 0d to 9d, resulting in a display range of -9 to 9.

If the displayed value would exceed the selected width, the percent gauge will display the most significant digits.

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Analog inputs: <an_fb1> through <an_fb4000> (continued)

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VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Analog Feedback Join

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Timer

Clock

Animation

DESCRIPTION

Sends time values for display on the Timer object.

Valid analog values can be signed or unsigned, depending on the selection made in VT Pro-e.

Unsigned values range from 0s to 65535s (18H:12M:15S).

Signed values for the HH:MM:SS format can range from -32767s (-09:06:07) to +32767s (+09:06:07).

Unsigned values for the MM:SS format can range from 0s to 5999s (99:59).

Signed values for the MM:SS format can range from -5999s (-99:59) to +5999s (+99:59).

Sets the time offset. Decimal values alter the time being displayed by one minute.

The analog value is a signed number; if no offset is selected in VT Pro-e, 0d will show the current control system time. A value of 60d will show one hour ahead. A value of

-60d will show one hour behind. If a clock offset is selected in VT Pro-e too,

the object uses both values to determine the offset. That is, if the offset is set to one hour forward in VT Pro-e and the Analog Feedback Join value is 120d, then the clock object will display three hours ahead.

Selects the frame to be displayed on the Animation object.

The range of valid values equals the number of frames in the animation, starting at 0d.

(Animation can be controlled by Numeric Keypad and Oscillator symbols. Refer also to the Crestron module, Animator.cmc.)

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TOUCHPANEL SIGNAL NAME

AND TYPE

Serial inputs: <text-o1> through <text-o4000>

All serial inputs are permanent.

To set the maximum size of the string (recommended), use the optional <Permanent String

Size> parameter.

VT Pro-e

JOIN TYPE

Indirect Text Join

Target Join

VT Pro-e

OBJECT

Border Button Legend Text Gauge Slider

Embedded Application

Sends text to the object's text field for display during run time.

Sends a new file path and/or filename to the TPMC-10.

If the application is not open, the TPMC-10 will open the file when the Open/Close join for the application goes high.

If the embedded application is already open, the new path and file name will not take effect until the application is closed and reopened.

If the string is not valid (i.e., the target does not exist), the TPMC-10 will send an error code to the control system via the Errors/Warnings analog join for the Project Properties. Logic should then be programmed to handle the error or trigger the "Open File" window.

The Target string will persist in the panel's memory until a new string overwrites it, i.e., the control system sends a new string on the Target join, or the end user selects a new target locally.

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The following tables provide functional descriptions of touchpanel outputs and inputs, organized by VT Pro-e object types.

VT Pro-e Objects and Signal Type Descriptions

VT Pro-e OBJECT

None (Hard pushbuttons)

Button

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VT Pro-e JOIN DESCRIPTION

(SIGNAL TYPE)

Digital Press Join (Digital output)

Digital Press Join (Digital input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Active and Inactive) (Analog input)

DESCRIPTION

Indicates that the corresponding hard pushbutton is being pressed, as follows:

Top left button = <press1> Lower left button = <press2> Top right button = <press3> Lower right button = <press4> Top thumb pad position = <press5> Right thumb pad position = <press6> Bottom thumb pad position = <press7> Left thumb pad position = <press8>

The signal remains high for the duration of the button press. High/1 = Hard pushbutton pressed; Low/0 = Button released Indicates that the corresponding button on the touchscreen is

being pressed. The signal remains high for the duration of the button press.

High/1 = Button pressed; Low/0 = Button released Causes the button to display in the active state for as long as

the signal is high. When connected to the corresponding <press> output, this means the button will display active feedback for the duration of the button press.

Note that this behavior applies to the touchscreen buttons only. Since <fb1> through <fb8> correspond to hard pushbuttons with no visible feedback, connecting them as just described will have no effect. However, these signals can be defined to trigger page flips (if configured that way in VT Pro-e) or for other purposes.

High/1 (level sensitive) = Active feedback; Low/0 = Inactive feedback

Selects the mode (appearance) of the button, in both the active and inactive states.

Valid values can range from 0d to 99d for the active state; and 0d to 99d for the inactive state.

The actual range of values depends on the number of modes defined in the VT Pro-e project. For example, if five modes are defined for the active state, there will be five valid values for that join.

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VT Pro-e OBJECT

Button (continued)

Legend

Text

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VT Pro-e JOIN DESCRIPTION

(SIGNAL TYPE)

Analog Scrolling Text Join (Analog input)

Indirect Text Join (Serial input)

Digital Feedback Join (Digital input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Active and Inactive) (Analog input)

Analog Scrolling Text Join (Analog input)

Indirect Text Join (Serial input)

Analog Scrolling Text Join (Analog input)

Indirect Text Join (Serial input)

DESCRIPTION

Selects the top line of text to be displayed. Valid analog values depend on the Scrolling Offset selected in

VT Pro-e, beginning at 0d. The Scrolling Offset determines the top-most entry (first line) to be displayed and scrolled.

For instance, if there are ten lines of text and Scrolling Offset is at three, then the fourth line will be seen when the signal is initialized to 0d, and the first three lines will never be visible.

Separate from the above, VT Pro-e also provides a "Scrolling Limit Enabled" selection.

For Scrolling Limit Enabled, regardless of the analog value sent, it will only function between valid ranges.

If Scrolling Limit Enabled is not selected, then higher values for the analog will change the display.

Sends text to the button's text field for display during run time. Causes the legend to display in the active state for as long as

the input is high. High/1 (level sensitive) = Active feedback;

Low/0 = Inactive feedback

Selects the mode (appearance) of the legend, in both the active and inactive states—refer to description for Button.

Selects the top line of text to be displayed—refer to description for Button.

Sends text to the object's text field for display during run time.

Selects the top line of text to be displayed—refer to description for Button.

Sends text to the object's text field for display during run time

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VT Pro-e OBJECT

Border

Slider

Gauge

Digital Gauge

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VT Pro-e JOIN DESCRIPTION

(SIGNAL TYPE)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

Analog Scrolling Text Join (Analog input)

Indirect Text Join (Serial input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

Digital Press Join (Digital output)

Analog Touch/Feedback Join (Analog output)

Analog Touch/Feedback Join (Analog input)

Analog Scrolling Text Join (Analog input)

Indirect Text Join (Serial input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

Analog Feedback Join (Analog input)

Analog Scrolling Text Join (Analog input)

Indirect Text Join (Serial input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

DESCRIPTION

Selects the mode (appearance) of the border. Valid values can range from 0d to 99d. The actual range of values depends on the number of modes

defined in the VT Pro-e project. For example, if five modes are defined, there will be five valid values for that join.

Selects the top line of text to be displayed—refer to description for Button.

Sends text to the object's text field for display during run time.

Selects the mode (appearance) of the slider—refer to description for Border.

Indicates that the slider is being pressed. The signal remains high for as long as the slider is being pressed.

High/1 = Slider pressed; Low/0 = Slider released

Reports the current value being sent by the slider and updates the value as it changes during run time.

Sets the slider to the specified level. Valid analog values can be signed or unsigned, depending on

the selection made in VT Pro-e.

Selects the top line of text to be displayed—refer to description for Button.

Sends text to the object's text field for display during run time.

Selects the mode (appearance) of the Gauge—refer to description for Border.

Sets the value of the indicator on the Gauge object. The indicator direction (top/bottom, left/right) and style (shaded or line) depends on the format selected in VT Pro-e.

The indicator can represent signed or unsigned values, depending on the format selected in VT Pro-e.

Selects the top line of text to be displayed—refer to description for Button.

Sends text to the object's text field for display during run time.

Selects the mode (appearance) of the object—refer to description for Border.

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VT Pro-e Objects and Signal Type Descriptions (continued)

VT Pro-e OBJECT

Digital Gauge (continued)

Hex Gauge

% Gauge

Timer

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VT Pro-e JOIN DESCRIPTION

(SIGNAL TYPE)

Analog Feedback Join (Analog input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

Analog Feedback Join (Analog input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

Analog Feedback Join (Analog input)

Analog State Join and Mode (Analog input)

DESCRIPTION

Sets the values to be displayed on the Digital Gauge object. The displayed values depend on the width, decimal position,

and format selected in VT Pro-e. The display can consist of one to five digits and be unsigned or signed. Thus, the program should send values based on what the display can show.