Crestron TPS-IMC-BV User Manual

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

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

15 Volvo Drive

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

1-888-CRESTRON

Crestron TPS-IMC-BV Interface Module

Contents

Interface Module: TPS-IMC-BV 1

Description ..........................................................................................................................1

Functional Description............................................................................................ 1

Physical Description...............................................................................................1

I/O Ports................................................................................................................. 1

BAL/COAX Video Switch .....................................................................................5

Leading Specifications ......................................................................................................... 5

Setup....................................................................................................................................5

Network Wiring......................................................................................................5

Hardware Hookup...................................................................................................7

Problem Solving...................................................................................................................8

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................8

Further Inquiries.....................................................................................................8

Future Updates ....................................................................................................... 8

Return and Warranty Policies ............................................................................................... 9

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service.....................................................................9

CRESTRON Limited Warranty............................................................................... 9

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Interface Module: TPS-IMC-BV

Description

Functional Description

The TPS-IMC-BV is designed specifically to serve as an interface module for those

Crestron TPS-5000 and TPS-6000 tilt touchpanels that have the RGB Computer

Interface Card, TPS-XVGA-BV, installed.

A tilt touchpanel is not a stationary user interface; it is impractical to have an

excessive amount of cable connections directly to the panel. The design of an

interface module provides a multitude of interconnections for the versatile

touchpanel. More importantly, this module may be favored in comparison to other

interface modules because it minimizes the number of cables attached to the

touchpanel and provides balanced video. The TPS-IMC-BV eliminates the need for

up to three cables for a "fully-loaded" touchpanel.

Physical Description

The TPS-IMC-BV, shown on the next page, is an optional interface. It is only

required when the TPS-XVGA-BV is installed into the touchpanel. The module is

housed in a black enclosure with silk-screened top panel. Network, video, and audio

connections are available at the longer sides of the unit. At the shorter sides, the

enclosure extends to form feet at a right angle to the side. There are three holes per

foot for inserting screws to further stabilize the unit to a mounting surface.

I/O Ports

There are 12 I/O ports available on the TPS-IMC-BV; not all ports require a

connection. Refer to the diagram on the next page and the following bulleted items

for descriptions of each port.

• RGB – This DB15F port connects to the PC video port and is

functional with the purchase and installation of the TPS-XVGA-BV,
RGB Computer Interface Card. Consult the latest revision of the
TPS-XVGA-BV Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 5920) for
details.

• NTSC/PAL VIDEO – These three ports connect to a video source and

are only necessary with the purchase and installation of the TPS-VID,

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composite and S-video input for TV video card. Consult the latest
revision of the TPS-VID Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 5869)
for details. Use either the two BNC connectors (unbalanced video) or
the eight-pin RJ45 connector (balanced video) when connecting to a
video source. Description of the pinouts for the RJ45 is shown in the
table after this paragraph. Depending on which connector is used,
toggle the BAL/COAX switch, centrally located on the top face,
accordingly.

BALANCED VIDEO Pinouts (RJ45 Port)

PIN # DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

1 N/C Not Connected
2 N/C Not Connected
3 C+ Chrominance (Positive)
4 Y+ Luminance (Positive)/Composite
5 Y- Luminance (Negative)/Composite
6 C- Chrominance (Negative)
7 N/C Not Connected
8 N/C Not Connected

Physical Views of the TPS-IMC-BV

3.20 in

(8.13 cm)

7.70 in

(19.56 cm)

1.25 in

(3.18 cm)

• 24VDC 2.0A – This direct current (DC) power socket connector is used

to supply power to the touchpanel via the external power pack. Use of
this connector and power pack is optional and depends on whether
network power is available. If necessary, connect an external power
pack to the stationary interface module rather than the touchpanel
directly. Crestron recommends specific power packs for its devices.
The supplied power pack for the TPS-IMC-BV is Crestron part number
PW-2420RU. If a power pack other than this crestron model is
obtained, verify that it meets the required specifications and polarity as
shown after this paragraph.

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Power Pack Specifications

CRESTRON POWER PACK OUTPUT SPECS

PW-2420RU 24VDC 2A, regulated

Power Pack Output Connector Polarity

• NET – This four-pin connector is used to connect to other four-wire

devices in the Cresnet system. If making network connections to
control system or Cresnet peripherals, refer to "Network Wiring" on
page 5.

• NET/VIDEO – This 10-position RJ45 mates with the TPS-5000 or

TPS-6000 touchpanel and has a dual purpose. Refer to the descriptions
and pinout table that follow this paragraph. A Triamese cable (15884)
is supplied with the TPS-XVGA-BV.

1. This port provides network connection to the touchpanel.

2. This port also makes available composite and S-video input for TV
video card (with the purchase and installation of the TPS-VID). Consult
the latest revision of the TPS-VID Operations & Installation Guide
(Doc. 5869) for details.

NET/VIDEO Pinouts

PIN # DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

+24V Power (Network)
GND Ground (Network)

C+ Chrominance (Positive)

C- Chrominance (Negative)

Y Data (Network)
Z Data (Network)

Y+ Luminance (Positive)/Composite

Y- Luminance (Negative)/Composite
GND Ground (Network)
+24V Power (Network)

• RGB – This 10-pin RJ45 port connects to the panel and is made active

with the purchase and installation of the TPS-XVGA-BV, RGB
Computer Interface Card. Consult the latest revision of the
TPS-XVGA-BV Operations & Installation Guide (Doc. 5920) for
details. A Triamese cable (15884) is supplied with the
TPS-XVGA-BV. Description of the pinouts is shown in the table after
this paragraph.

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RGB to the Panel Pinouts (RJ45 Port)

PIN # DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

1 V- Vertical Sync (Negative)
2 H- Horizontal or Composite (Negative)
3 R- Red Video (Negative)
4 R+ Red Video (Positive)
5 G- Green Video (Negative)
6 G+ Green Video (Positive)
7 B- Blue Video (Negative)
8 B+ Blue Video (Positive)
9 H+ Horizontal or Composite (Positive)

10 V+ Vertical Sync (Positive)

• AUDIO – This 8-position RJ45 mates with the TPS-5000 or TPS-6000

touchpanel. A Triamese cable (15884) is supplied with the
TPS-XVGA-BV. This port provides audio input to the touchpanel and
mic out from the touchpanel to audio amplifiers. Description of the
pinouts is shown in the table after this paragraph.

AUDIO Pinouts

PIN # DESCRIPTION

1 Audio Shield
2 Audio Left +
3 Audio Left ­4 Audio Right +
5 Audio Right ­6 Mic Out Shield
7 Mic Out +
8 Mic Out -

• AUDIO INPUT – This port is designed for future use. This 8-pin RJ45

port mates with an audio switcher, if available. Description of the
pinouts is shown in the table after this paragraph.

AUDIO INPUT Pinouts (RJ45 Port)

PIN # DESCRIPTION

1 Mic +
2 Mic ­3 Mic +
4 Audio Left +
5 Audio Left ­6 Mic ­7 Audio Right +
8 Audio Right -

• AUDIO INPUT – The port mates with a six-pin connector, supplied,

and provides differential/single ended audio input and output.
Description of the pinouts is shown in the table after this paragraph.

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AUDIO INPUT Pinouts (6-Pin Port)

PIN DESCRIPTION

S Shield

R+ Right Positive

R- Right Negative

L+ Left Positive

L- Left Negative

S Shield

• MIC OUT – The port mates with a three-pin connector, supplied, and

produces line level differential output. Description of the pinouts is
shown in the table after this paragraph.

MICROPHONE Pinouts

PIN DESCRIPTION

M+ Positive

M- Negative

S Shield

BAL/COAX Video Switch

A single two-position toggle switch is centrally located on the top panel of the
TPS-IMC-BV. Each position is labeled on the unit. Use the switch to select between
balanced video (BAL) and unbalanced video (COAX).

Leading Specifications

The table after this paragraph provides a summary of leading specifications for the
TPS-IMC-BV. Dimensions and weight are rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.

Leading Specifications for the TPS-IMC-BV

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Dimensions

Weight 1.15 lb (0.52 kg)

As of the date of manufacture, the TPS-IMC-BV has been tested and found to
comply with specifications for CE marking.

Height: 3.20 in (8.13 cm)
Width: 7.70 in (19.56 cm)
Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)

Setup

Network Wiring

NOTE: When making wire connections, refer to the latest revision of the Cresnet
Network Interconnect Drawing (Doc. 5411). The document can be obtained from the
Downloads page (CABLES and MANUAL Libraries) of the Crestron website (www.
crestron.com). Search for the CRESNET.PDF files.

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PF = Power factor of entire run (or chain).

When calculating the wire gauge for a particular network run, the length of the run
and the power factor of each network unit to be connected must be taken into
consideration. If network units are to be daisy-chained on the run, the power factor
of each network unit to be daisy-chained must be added together to determine the
power factor of the entire chain. The length of the run in feet and the power factor of
the run should be used in the following resistance equation to calculate the value on
the right side of the equation.

Resistance Equation

R = Resistance (refer to table below).
L = Length of run (or chain) in feet.

R <

40,000

Where:

L x PF

The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than
the value calculated in the resistance equation. Refer to the table after this paragraph.

Wire Gauge Values

RESISTANCE (R) WIRE GAUGE

4

6
10
15

13

NOTE: All network wiring must consist of two twisted-pairs. One twisted pair is
the +24V conductor and the GND conductor and the other twisted pair is the Y
conductor and the Z conductor.

NOTE: When daisy chaining network units, always twist the ends of the incoming
wire and outgoing wire which share a pin on the network connector. After twisting
the ends, tin the twisted connection with solder. Apply solder only to the ends of the
twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up or the tinned end becomes brittle and breaks.
After tinning the twisted ends, insert the tinned connection into the network
connector and tighten the retaining screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three
network conductors.

24 (Doubled-CAT 5)

16
18
20
22

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POWER PACK

Hardware Hookup

The TPS-IMC-BV serves as an interface between the touchpanel and the Cresnet
system. Refer to the illustration after this paragraph for proper connections; apply
power last. When making network connections to the control system or Cresnet
peripherals, refer to "Network Wiring" on page 5. It is not necessary to make
connections to a video source or PC video port unless the TPS-VID or
TPS-XVGA-BV, respectively, has been installed into the touchpanel. Connections to
video source also require that a video window object reside on a page within the
uploaded VisionTools™ Pro-e project.

Hardware Hookup for the TPS-IMC-BV

CONNECT

* CONNECT

TO PC
VIDEO

PORT

TO DEVICE

AUDIO INPUT

CONNECT
TO AUDIO

SOURCE

CONNECT
TO AUDIO

SWITCHER

** CONNECT

TO

VIDEO

SOURCE

CONNECT TO

(OPTIONAL)

CONNECT TO

CONTROL

SYSTEM OR

CRESNET

CONNECT

TO

TPS-5000

OR

TPS-6000

VIA

TRIAMESE

CABLE

* Connect to a PC video port only if the TPS-XVGA-BV expansion card is installed in the touchpanel.

** Connect to a video source only if the TPS-VID expansion card is installed in the touchpanel. The
BNC connectors and RJ45 connector are connected in parallel. Use one or the other. For unbalanced
video, use the coax cable connectors. For balanced video, use the RJ45.

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Touchpanel is not

communicating to

Touchpanel is not

Confirm that power is supplied via the network

"Network Poll Error"

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

The table below provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further
assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative.

TPS-IMC-BV Troubleshooting

TROUBLE

Touchpanel does
not function.

POSSIBLE

CAUSE(S)

the network.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Use Performance Viewport (via SIMPL
Windows or VT Pro-e) to poll the network.
Verify network connection to the touchpanel.

Touchpanel is not
responding and
screen displays

message.

receiving network
power.
Incorrect network
wiring.

connection or the external power pack.

Touch screen to remove message and verify
correct wiring to all connectors.

Further Inquiries

If after reviewing this Operations Guide for the TPS-IMC-BV, you cannot locate
specific information or have questions, please take advantage of Crestron's award
winning customer service team by calling:

• In the US and Canada, call Crestron’s corporate headquarters at

1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876] or 1-201-767-3400.

• In Europe, call Crestron International at [phone].

• In Asia, call Crestron Asia at [phone].

• In Latin America, call Crestron Latin America at [phone].

For local support from exclusive Crestron factory-trained personnel call:

• In Australia, call Soundcorp at [phone].

• In New Zealand, call Amber Technologies at [phone].

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Future Updates

As Crestron improves functions, adds new features, and extends the capabilities of
the TPS-IMC-BV, additional information may be made available as manual updates.
These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to
the release of a complete technical documentation revision.

The Downloads page of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) directs the reader
to the location and description of each update. Check the site periodically for update
availability and its subjective value.

Crestron TPS-IMC-BV Interface Module

Return and Warranty Policies

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service

1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service

without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty
service for CRESTRON products, contact the factory and request an
RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note
specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of
contact person, RMA number, and return address.

2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a

CRESTRON Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Authorized returns must be shipped freight prepaid to CRESTRON,
Cresskill, N.J., or its authorized subsidiaries, with RMA number clearly
marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving freight collect
or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON
reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15%
restocking fee, plus shipping costs, on any products returned with an
RMA.

3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall

be paid by CRESTRON, shipping by standard ground carrier. In the
event repairs are found to be non-warranty, return freight costs shall be
paid by the purchaser.

CRESTRON Limited Warranty

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its Cresnet products, denoted by a
"CN" prefix model number, to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment to purchaser.
Disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical parts are covered for a
period of one (1) year. CRESTRON warrants all its other products for a period of
one year from the defects mentioned above, excluding touchscreen display
components which are covered for 90 days. Incandescent lamps are completely
excluded from Crestron's Limited Warranty. CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair
or replace any product found defective without charge for parts or labor. Repaired or
replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only by
the unexpired portion of the warranty.

CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor warranty terms if the product has been used
in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been
subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation
procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover any product that has had the
serial number altered, defaced, or removed.

This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the purchaser. In no event
shall CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind
(property or economic damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this
equipment. CRESTRON makes no other warranties nor authorizes any other party to
offer any warranty, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability for
this product. This warranty statement supersedes all previous warranties.

Trademark Information

All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows95, Windows98 and WindowsNT
are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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