RGB and auto-detecting composite, S-video or
component video
SDTV 480i (NTSC) & 576i (PAL), EDTV 480p &
576p, HDTV 720p & 1080i;
RGB (VGA) up to UXGA 1600 x 1200
Dual-window each scalable to full-screen, time
base correction, gamma correction, line
doubling, motion adaptive deinterlacing, reverse
3:2/2:2 pulldown
Built-in microphone and biamplified speakers,
stereo headphone output, internal volume
control and audio mixer
24-bit, 48 kHz
Biamplified, mono, 5 Watts for high frequency,
5 Watts for low frequency
TPS-12G-QM-B Isys G-Series 12” Tilt Touchpanel, Black
TPS-15G-QM-B Isys G-Series 15” Tilt Touchpanel, Black
TPS-17G-QM-B Isys G-Series 17” Tilt Touchpanel, Black
Included Accessories
(TPS-17G-QM only)
PW-2435RU 24 Volt Power Pack
TPS-17G-QM/-L-IMC Power Interface Module
Available Accessories
CresCAT® IM iMedia Cable
CresCAT® QM QuickMedia Cable
PW-2420RU Power Supply (for TPS-12G-QM only)
QM-TX QuickMedia Transmitter
TPS/TPMC-CBL-T Triamese Interface Cables
SMK-12/15/17 Swivel Mount Kit
ST-PK Programming Cable Kit
1. Applies to part number 6500247 only.
2. One or more QuickMedia devices are required to facilitate the input and output of audio, video and
RGB signals.
3. The TPS-17G-QM should be powered by the supply included with the touchpanel.
4. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Crestron website. Refer to the NOTE following
these footnotes.
5. 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.
6. When loading VisionTools Pro-e files or firmware through the RS-232 port of the control system, be
sure that the baud rate is at 38400 (Cresnet speed) or lower. Otherwise, Toolbox may post the
“Transfer Failed” message.
TPS-12G-QM: 12.45 in (31.62 cm)
TPS-15G-QM: 14.17 in (36.00 cm)
TPS-17G-QM: 14.17 in (36.00 cm)
TPS-12G-QM: 12.85 in (32.64 cm)
TPS-15G-QM: 14.94 in (37.95 cm)
TPS-17G-QM: 17.64 in (44.79 cm)
TPS-12G-QM: 13.8 lbs (6.2 kg)
TPS-15G-QM: 15.2 lbs (6.9 kg)
TPS-17G-QM: 19.4 lbs (8.8 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).
NOTE: In the following illustrations, numbers separated by a diagonal or horizontal
line represent differing dimensions between the TPS-12G-QM and TPS-15G-QM (or
TPS-12G-QM, TPS-15G-QM and TPS-17G-QM) units.
(4) Backlit “hard key” buttons, programmable
(1) Backlit hard reset button, reboots the
touchpanel
(1) 3.5 mm TRS mini phone jack;
Output power: 12 mW per channel;
Minimum impedance: 32 Ω
(1) 6-pin RJ-11 female;
Computer console, touch output or mouse/touch
input port;
Bidirectional RS-232 up to 115.2k baud;
Hardware and software handshaking support
PIN # DESCRIPTION
1 CTS
2 GND
3 RXD
4 TXD
5 RTS
6 N/C (Not connected)
In the event that modular cables or an RJ-11 to DB9F
adapter is not available, the following diagram provides
information so that the cable can be fabricated on site.
(Alternatively, Crestron cable number STCP-502PC is
sold separately.)
4
G
5
GREEN
LED
PIN 8
LAN
YELLOW
LED
PIN 1
(Continued on following page)
TO PC
COM PORT
CTS
GND
RXD
TXD
RTS
n/c
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Part #
641337
TO RS-232
PORT
Part #
AWC10152-A
(1) 6-32 screw, chassis ground lug
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 with two LED indicators;
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet port;
Green LED indicates link status;
Yellow LED indicates Ethernet activity
1. An interface connector for the NET port is provided with the unit.
2. Refer to “Pushbutton Programming” on page 55 for details. For reset, press and hold button for 10
seconds.
3. Plugging in headphones will mute the built-in speakers.
QM IN 1 & 2
1
1
8
1
,
6
(1 each) 8-wire RJ-45 female, QuickMedia input
DESCRIPTION
port;
Signal types: Dynamically configurable under
1
8
system control as:
8
• (1) RGB input with stereo program audio
and (2) mic channels or
• (1) Auto-detecting component (YP
bPr
),
S-video (Y/C) or composite video input with
stereo program audio and (2) mic channels
RGB format: RGBHV;
RGB input resolution, non-interlaced: 640 x 480
minimum to 1600 x 1200 maximum
(60 Hz limit at 1600 x 1200);
Video/HDTV formats: 480i (NTSC), 576i (PAL),
480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i;
Horizontal frequency: 15 - 100 kHz;
Vertical frequency: 50 - 85 Hz;
Delay skew compensation: 0 - 22 ns (QM IN 1
only, none on QM IN 2);
Connects to QM output port of a QM-TX or other
QuickMedia device (sold separately) via
CresCAT™-QM or CresCAT-IM cable;
Maximum cable length:
QM IN 1: 450 feet (137 meters)
(aggregate distance from QM
origination);
QM IN 2:
(Video/HDTV) 450/300 feet
(137/91 meters) (aggregate
(distance from QM
origination);
(RGB @ 60 Hz) 216 feet
(66 meters) for 640 x 480,
140 feet (43 meters) for 800
x 600, 84 feet (26 meters)
for 1024 x 768, 70 feet (21
meters) for 1280 x 768, 30
feet (9 meters) for 1600 x
1200 (using CresCAT-QM
or CresCAT-IM cable)
(1) 8-wire RJ-45 female, QuickMedia output port
containing RGB (same as touchscreen), WAV file
audio and internal microphone signals;
RGB format: RGBHV;
RGB output resolution, non-interlaced (@ 60 Hz):
TPS-12G-QM: 800 x 600 pixels;
TPS-15G-QM: 1024 x 768 pixels;
TPS-17G-QM: 1280 x 768 pixels;
Connects to QM input port of any QuickMedia
device via CresCAT-QM or CresCAT-IM cable
4. The TPS-12G-QM can be powered via the 24 VDC jack or the NET port. Be sure to use a Crestron
approved power supply as another may cause damage. The TPS-17G-QM connects to the Cresnet
control network and remote power supply via the TPS-17G-QM/-L-IMC Power Interface Module
(included with the TPS-17G-QM).
CAUTION: Do not connect the TPS-17G-QM directly to the Cresnet network bus.
5. This port not used by the TPS-15G-QM, which instead, must be powered via Cresnet connector only,
using CNPWS-75 or C2N-SPWS300 power supply (sold separately). The TPS-17G-QM may be
powered via this port or via the TPS-17G-QM/-L-IMC Power Interface Module (included) using the
power supply provided.
6. The eight-pin RJ-45 QuickMedia transport port accepts CAT5E/CAT6 carrying audio, video and
microphone signals. The QM input port conforms to the 568B wiring standard. Refer to the following
table for connector pinouts.
As of the date of manufacture the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM has been tested and found
to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and
Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
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.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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. This 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 be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
• Provide sufficient power to the system.
CAUTION: Insufficient power can lead to unpredictable results or damage
to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power Calculator to help calculate
how much power is needed for the system (www.crestron.com/calculators
).
Cresnet
Ethernet
For networks with 20 or more devices, use a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to
maintain signal quality.
For more details, refer to “Check Network Wiring” which starts on page 60.
The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM can also use high-speed Ethernet for communications
between the device and a control system, computer, digital media server and other
IP-based devices.
For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the
latest version of the Crestron e-Control
available for download from the Crestron website.
Reference Guide (Doc. 6052), which is
QuickMedia Wiring
The Crestron QuickMedia cable (sold under the name “CresCAT-QM”) contains one
CAT5E cable and one Cresnet cable in Siamese jackets. Installation of any QM
device is as simple as installing CresCAT-QM wires from the output of one device to
the input of another. Installations are flexible, affordable and fast. For more
information, refer to the latest revision of the Crestron MediaManager Applications
Guide (Doc. 6244).
NOTE: Do not untwist the two wires in a single pair for more than 1/3-1/2”
(0.84-1.27 cm) when making a connection. The twists are critical to canceling out
interference between the wires.
The aggregate cable length of a signal path originating at a QM transmitter and
terminating at the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM must not exceed 450 feet (137 meters).
Video signals may experience a loss of quality over very long lengths of cable. This
phenomenon is due to the added resistance and capacitance of longer cable lengths
and is not peculiar to either Crestron and/or QuickMedia systems. To ensure
sufficient bandwidth, the maximum aggregate cable length should not exceed 450
feet. The use of lower-resolution signals may allow increased cable length but must
be tested by the installer with the sources to be used. The QM pin assignment is
based on the EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Jack standard.
NOTE:QM IN 2 does not have delay skew compensation (as does QM IN 1), so
the maximum cable length varies based upon resolution and should not exceed 450
feet (137 meters) for standard definition video. Refer to the QM Input #2 Maximum
Cable Length table on that follows.
RGB 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz 69
RGB 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz 40
RGB 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 30
RGB 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz 216
RGB 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 140
RGB 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 84
RGB 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 70
* With CresCAT-QM cable, available from Crestron. Using other may adversely affect performance and
is not recommended.
NOTE: When transmitting S-video, luminance uses the green video pathway and
chrominance uses the red video pathway. When transmitting composite video, the
signal is carried on the blue video pathway.
NOTE: When using CresCAT-QM wiring, four additional wires are included for
making Cresnet connections.
When connecting multiple QM devices, the route between a QM origination point
(transmitter) and a QM endpoint (receiver) cannot have more than two midpoints
(e.g. QM-MD7x2 or other QM switchers). Refer to the following illustration when
configuring a QM network.
NOTE: The aggregate length from transmitter to receiver cannot have a delay skew
of more than 22 ns.
The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM is not a switcher, but a transmitter/endpoint. Therefore,
even when designated as the endpoint from two midpoint switchers, the QM output
of the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM can become another transmitter sending RGB video
at the touchpanel’s native resolution and aspect ratio. Refer to the following
illustration.
QM Network Topology with TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM Acting as an Endpoint and a Transmitter
Origination Points
QM-WMC
QM-WMC
QM
QM
Midpoints
QM
QM
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
This TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
acts as both an endpoint for
signals from the QM-WMC
origination points AND a QM
transmitter to the
QM-RMCRX-BA.
QM
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
QM
Endpoints
QM
QM-RMCRX-BAQM-MD7x2QM-MD7x2
This QM-RMCRX-BA does
not violate the two-midpoint
rule as it is receiving an
RGB signal from the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
transmitter.
The Net ID of the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM has been factory set to 03. The Net IDs of
multiple TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM devices in the same system must be unique. The
NET ID is set using the internal setup menu (refer to “Interface Menu” on page 28).
Net ID may also be set from a personal computer (PC) via the Crestron Toolbox™
(refer to “Establishing Communication” which starts on page 56).
When setting the Net ID, consider the following:
• The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL
Windows program.
• Each network device must have a unique Net ID.
For more details, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file.
The IP ID is set within the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM’s table using Crestron Toolbox.
For information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP
IDs of multiple TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM devices in the same system must be unique.
When setting the IP ID, consider the following:
• The IP ID of each unit must match an IP ID specified in the SIMPL
Windows program.
• Each device using IP to communicate with a control system must have a
unique IP ID.
Configuring the Touchpanel
NOTE: The only connection required to configure the touchpanel is power (supplied
via Cresnet). Refer to “Hardware Hookup” which starts on page 45 for details.
To configure the unit it may be necessary to access a series of setup screens prior to
viewing run-time screens that are loaded into the touchpanel for normal operation.
The MAIN MENU for configuring the touchpanel appears when a finger is held to
the touchscreen as power is applied or after the hardware reset button is pressed and
released. Remove your finger when the message "SETUP MODE" briefly appears on
the touchscreen.
Upon entering SETUP MODE the MAIN MENU, as shown in the following
illustration, displays four buttons: Touch Screen Calibration, Exit and Run Program, Setup and Diagnostics.
The Exit and Run Program button verifies that all of the setup information has
been saved to the EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed
into your system. The remaining buttons on the MAIN MENU open other menus
which are discussed in subsequent paragraphs.
Touch Perform Calibration. The message “Touch Upper Left” appears centered on
the panel with a cross hair in the upper left corner. Touch the center of the cross hair
in the corner of the screen to initiate calibration. Another message, “Touch Upper
Right”, appears with a cross hair in the correct corner. Touch the center of the cross
hair in the corner of the screen. A final message, “Touch Lower Right”, appears with
a cross hair in the correct corner. Touch the center of the cross hair in the corner of
the screen to conclude calibration and return to the CALIBRATION MENU.
NOTE: When touching the screen during calibration, be as accurate as possible.
Use the tip of a capped pen or the eraser end of a pencil. To cancel calibration and
return to the CALIBRATION MENU without saving calibration data, create a
calibration error by touching the screen in the same spot three times.
Setup Menu
To enter the SETUP MENU touch Setup on the MAIN MENU. The SETUP MENU
offers a series of buttons which open additional menus and displays and are detailed
in subsequent paragraphs. The SETUP MENU also provides Down/Up buttons to
control Screen Brightness, Key Backlight Brightness and Standby Timeout. The
Hardkey Test Results indicators will light when each respective button is pushed on
the touchpanel. After setup parameters have been selected, touch Return to go back
to the MAIN MENU.
NOTE: For convenience the current CRESNET ID setting is displayed in the upper
left corner.
NOTE: All touchpanel settings are automatically saved in non-volatile memory.
SETUP MENU
Advanced Options Menu
Touch Advanced Options to access the ADVANCED OPTIONS MENU. This
menu allows adjustments for Graphics Options, LCD Level Settings, Key Backlight Level Settings and Auto Control Transition Rate. The Auto Control Transition Rate
The GRAPHICS MENU provides controls for Dynamic Graphics Loading Icon
Position and for hiding the loading icon. There are also Page Flips use Backbuffer
Enable and Disable buttons. When enabled, new pages are drawn in the backbuffer
and displayed when fully drawn. When disabled, new pages will be drawn on the
screen from top to bottom.
Touch Return to go back to the ADVANCED OPTIONS MENU.
From the ADVANCED OPTIONS MENU, touch LCD Level Settings to enter the
Screen Brightness Settings menu.
Screen Brightness Settings
The Screen Brightness Settings menu provides – and + controls to adjust Current
LCD Brightness, High Brightness Level, Medium Brightness Level and Low
Brightness Level.
The Press To Trigger Level Now buttons allow for immediate setting of screen
brightness level to HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW.
Touch Return to go back to the ADVANCED OPTIONS MENU.
From the ADVANCED OPTIONS MENU, touch Key Backlight Level Settings to
enter the Key Backlight Settings menu.
The Key Backlight Settings menu provides – and + controls to adjust Current Key
Backlight Level, High Brightness Level, Medium Brightness Level and Low
Brightness Level.
The Press To Trigger Level Now buttons allow for immediate setting of key
brightness level to HIGH, MEDIUM or LOW.
Touch Return to go back to the ADVANCED OPTIONS MENU.
Interface Menu
The touchpanel communicates with a control system to activate commands or to
display feedback from components within the system. The communication interface
must be correctly specified or communication will not occur. To set communication
parameters touch the Interface button located on the SETUP MENU and display the
INTERFACE MENU, shown on the following page.
The Cresnet network identity number (CRESNET ID also known as the Net ID) is
displayed on the INTERFACE MENU. Net ID is the two-digit hexadecimal number.
The hexadecimal number can range from 03 to FE and must correspond to the Net
ID set in the SIMPL Windows program of the Cresnet system. Matching IDs
between touchpanel and SIMPL Windows program is required if data is to be
successfully transferred. Net ID for the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM is factory set to 03.
No two devices in the same system can have the same Net ID.
Two buttons adjacent to the hexadecimal display, DOWN and UP, decrease and
increase the Net ID by one, respectively.
The four buttons at the bottom define how the RS-232 port can be used; as a console
port (i.e. loading touchpanel projects and firmware), a touch output port
(communication of touch coordinates to an external device), a mouse input port
(allows a mouse to control the touchpanel) and an external touch input (allows
another device to control the touchpanel).
The Ethernet Enable and Disable buttons determine the status of the touchpanel’s
Ethernet communications.
NOTE: The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM does not support a wireless Ethernet
connection.
There may be Ethernet devices (i.e. a control system) on the network that
communicate with the touchpanel via CIP (Cresnet Internet Protocol). Two buttons
located on the INTERFACE MENU determine if the touchpanel is capable of this
type of communication. Touch Enable to permit this protocol recognition and
Disable to prohibit any CIP connection. CIP must be enabled for the touchpanel to
communicate with other Crestron Ethernet devices.
Touch the Save and Return button located on the INTERFACE MENU to save
changes and return to the SETUP MENU.
Touching the Ethernet button on the SETUP MENU displays the ETHERNET
SETUP MENU. This menu provides information on the Current IP Address and
Ethernet link status, along with buttons for DHCP Enable and Disable and, when
DHCP is disabled, Static IP Options.
The enable/disable Ethernet feature is provided on the INTERFACE MENU.
Ethernet settings are made through Crestron Toolbox. Refer to the TCP/IP
Communications section of “Establishing Communication”, which starts on page 56
for additional Ethernet setup details.
Touch Ethernet Status Test for details such as the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Router, IP Table, etc.
The ETHERNET SETUP MENU also provides – and + controls to set the CTP Port.
Touch Set Default Port to return the CTP Port setting to its factory default.
Touch Return to go back to the SETUP MENU.
ETHERNET SETUP MENU (DHCP Enabled)
To use a static IP address, touch DHCP Disable. The ETHERNET SETUP MENU
will change to show the Static IP Options.
The touchpanel allows for one of four RS-232 communication modes:
• Console (i.e. loading projects and firmware)
• Touch Output (communication of touch coordinates to an external device)
• Mouse Input (allows a mouse to control the touchpanel)
• External Touch Input (allows another device to control the touchpanel)
For convenience the RS-232 MENU also permits the selection of the RS-232
communication options Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Parity, RTS On/Off and
XON-XOFF On/Off.
Touch the communication option to select communication parameters and then touch
Save and Return to save the RS-232 settings and go back to the SETUP MENU.
Default settings: Console mode, Baud Rate: 115200, data bits: 8, stop bits: 1,
parity: none, RTS off and XON/XOFF off.
To open the GENERAL AUDIO SETUP menu touch Audio on the SETUP MENU.
The GENERAL AUDIO SETUP menu offers a series of buttons that adjust the
volume level as indicated by the gauges. Speaker Volume, Key Click Volume, WAV
Volume and Headphone Volume are independently adjustable. Controls for Bass,
Treble and Headphone Balance are also provided.
The Play Test WAV File button plays a short audio file. The Restore Default
Audio Settings button returns all audio parameters to their default settings.
Touching QM Input on the GENERAL AUDIO SETUP menu displays the QM
AUDIO INPUT SETUP menu. This menu allows adjustment of volume levels for
QM audio inputs. After audio parameters have been set, touch Return to go back to
the SETUP MENU.
GENERAL AUDIO SETUP
Refer to the following table for additional GENERAL AUDIO SETUP menu details.
The volume of both audio inputs (key click and WAV) is
affected by the Speaker Volume control. If the Speaker
Volume control is set to 100% the volume for any audio
input is at maximum. If the Speaker Volume is set to 0%
the value of all audio inputs is overridden and the
touchpanel is silent. If the Speaker Volume is a
percentage (say 50%), then all audio inputs can only
achieve half their value.
Adjusts the level of the key click sound with the – and +
buttons.
Adjusts the volume of the WAV file with the – and +
buttons. Click Play Test WAV File button to sample and
adjust the volume as a pre-loaded WAV file plays.
Adjusts the level of the headphone output with the – and
+ buttons. (This control is visible only when headphones
are connected.)
Adjusts the overall bass output with the – and + buttons.
Adjusts the overall treble output with the – and + buttons.
Adjusts the left/right balance of the headphone output
with the – and + buttons. (This control is visible only
when headphones are connected.)
To open the QM AUDIO INPUT SETUP menu, touch QM Inputs on the
GENERAL AUDIO SETUP menu. The QM AUDIO INPUT SETUP menu offers
controls for Prog Volume, Mic1 Volume and Mic2 Volume for both
QM Audio 1 and QM Audio 2 inputs.
The Restore Default Audio Settings button returns all audio parameters for the QM
inputs to their default settings. After QM AUDIO INPUT SETUP parameters have
been set, touch Return to go back to the SETUP MENU.
Refer to the following table for additional QM AUDIO INPUT SETUP menu details.
QM Audio Input Setup Details
QM AUDIO
INPUT SETUP
SCREEN
DESCRIPTION
CONTROL
INPUT SELECT
QM AUDIO 1
QM AUDIO 2
Restore Default
Audio Settings
Mute
QM 1 / QM 2 Prog
Volume
QM 1 / QM 2 Mic1
Volume
QM 1 / QM 2 Mic2
Volume
Selects QM audio source. This selection determines
whether QM 1 or QM 2 inputs are displayed.
Returns audio settings to their factory defaults.
A separate Mute button is provided for each of the
volume controls.
Adjusts the level of the respective QM input with the –
and + buttons.
Adjusts the level of Mic1 on the respective QM input with
the – and + buttons.
Adjusts the level of Mic2 on the respective QM input with
the – and + buttons.
To open the QM AUDIO OUTPUT SETUP menu, touch QM Output on the
GENERAL AUDIO SETUP menu. The QM AUDIO OUTPUT SETUP menu offers
controls for Program Gain, Transmit QM ID and a four-band Speech EQ Trims
equalizer.
The Restore Default Audio Settings button returns all audio parameters for the QM
output to their default settings. After QM AUDIO OUTPUT SETUP parameters
have been set, touch Return to go back to the SETUP MENU.
Refer to the following table for additional QM AUDIO OUTPUT SETUP menu
details.
QM Audio Output Setup Details
QM AUDIO
OUTPUT SETUP
SCREEN
DESCRIPTION
CONTROL
Program Gain
Transmit QM ID
Speech EQ Trims
* Auto compensation automatically recalls microphone EQ settings, source compensation settings and
peak and boost preset values of multiple QM origination points when acting as an endpoint.
Adjusts the level of the QM output with the – and +
buttons.
Allows transmission of touchpanel’s QM ID for use in QM
systems utilizing auto compensation*. Manual will
transmit a specific QM ID, adjustable with the Down and
Up Buttons. Auto, the default setting, will transmit the
Cresnet ID as the QM ID.
Adjust relative level of the QM output at four speech
related frequencies with the – and + buttons. These will
alter the tonality of the QM audio output.
To open the QM SETUP menu, touch QM on the SETUP MENU. The QM SETUP
menu offers controls for selecting QM Audio Input, QM Setup channels and video
type for each QM Setup channel.
After these parameters have been set, touch Return to go back to the SETUP
MENU.
QM SETUP
Refer to the following table for additional QM SETUP menu details.
QM Setup Details
QM SETUP
SCREEN
DESCRIPTION
CONTROL
QM Audio 1 Detects the presence of QM Audio on channel 1.
QM Audio 2 Detects the presence of QM Audio on channel 2.
Setup QM 1
Video
S-Video
Component
RGB
(Continued on following page)
Displays the QM 1 SETUP menu. By default the QM 1
SETUP menu displays video controls: Peak, Boost, Skew
Red, Skew Green and Skew Blue in the lower right
quadrant of the menu.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 1 button will
open the QM 1 SETUP menu in Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 1 button will
open the QM 1 SETUP menu in S-Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 1 button will
open the QM 1 SETUP menu in Component mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 1 button will
open the QM 1 SETUP menu in RGB mode.
Displays the QM 2 SETUP menu. By default the QM 2
SETUP menu displays video controls Peak and Boost in the
lower right quadrant of the menu.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 2 button will
open the QM 2 SETUP menu in Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 2 button will
open the QM 2 SETUP menu in S-Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 2 button will
open the QM 2 SETUP menu in Component mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup QM 2 button will
open the QM 2 SETUP menu in RGB mode.
To open the QM 1 SETUP menu, touch Setup QM 1 on the QM SETUP menu. The
QM 1 SETUP menu offers controls for Peak, Boost, Skew Red, Skew Green and
Skew Blue in Video, S-Video, Component and RGB modes.
After QM 1 parameters have been set, touch Return to go back to the QM SETUP
menu.
QM 1 SETUP
NOTE: The QM 1 SETUP menu and the QM 2 SETUP menu are identical except
that QM input #2 does not have adjustments for skew compensation.
Refer to the following table for additional QM 1 SETUP menu details.
* Up to 255 preset locations are available to store settings for peak, boost and skew. In QM systems
using auto compensation, the touchpanel can be set to automatically recall preset values upon receipt of
a QM ID by selecting Video Auto Compensation Enable.
Turns off auto compensation.
Turns on auto compensation. When auto compensation is
on, the QM receiving device uses the auto compensation
data received from the QM transmitter.
Puts the menu in Video mode so that you can adjust the
Peak, Boost, Skew Red, Skew Green and Skew Blue
signals for video.
Puts the menu in S-Video mode so that you can adjust the
Peak, Boost, Skew Red, Skew Green and Skew Blue
signals for S-video.
Puts the menu in Component mode so that you can adjust
the Peak, Boost, Skew Red, Skew Green and Skew Blue
signals for component video.
Puts the menu in RGB mode so that you can adjust the
Peak, Boost, Skew Red, Skew Green and Skew Blue
signals for RGB video.
Displays the current QM 1 Preset number. Saved presets
can also be called up using this control. The - and + buttons
decrement and increment the displayed value.
Will store any changes you have made to the QM 1 setup at
the displayed preset number.
Returns the QM settings to their factory defaults.
Peak adjusts for high frequency attenuation that can occur
over long cable lengths.
Boost compensates for overall signal loss that can occur
over long cable lengths.
Adjusts the timing position of the red signal on the skew test
pattern to compensate for any losses caused by long cable
runs.
Adjusts the timing position of the green signal on the skew
test pattern to compensate for any losses caused by long
cable runs.
Adjusts the timing position of the blue signal on the skew
test pattern to compensate for any losses caused by long
cable runs.
These touchpanels can display two fully scalable and movable, full motion video
windows, each supporting standard video, HDTV and high-resolution RGB signals
from external AV and computer sources. These units use auto-detect for composite,
S-video or component RGBHV. They support SDTV (NTSC and PAL), EDTV,
HDTV and RGB (VGA) up to UXGA (1600 x 1200). Two video inputs provide for
connectivity to QuickMedia. You can perform Auto Detect by touching QM Audio 1 or QM Audio 2 or manually choose Video,S-Video, Component or RGB as an
input source. Black and white can also be enabled for either video channel.
A table describing the video menu controls follows the illustrations. Touching Video
on the SETUP MENU will open the screen shown below. From here you can enter
the setup screens for both Video 1 and Video 2 by touching their respective buttons.
VIDEO SETUP
Refer to the following table for additional VIDEO SETUP menu details.
Video Setup Details
VIDEO SETUP
SCREEN
DESCRIPTION
CONTROL
QM Audio 1 Detects the presence of QM Audio on channel 1.
QM Audio 2 Detects the presence of QM Audio on channel 2.
Displays the VIDEO 1 SETUP menu. By default, the VIDEO
1 SETUP menu displays video controls: Brightness,
Contrast, Saturation and Hue on the right side of the menu.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 1 button will
open the VIDEO 1 SETUP menu in Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 1 button will
open the VIDEO 1 SETUP menu in S-Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 1 button will
open the VIDEO 1 SETUP menu in Component mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 1 button will
open the VIDEO 1 SETUP menu in RGB mode.
Displays the VIDEO 2 SETUP menu. By default, the VIDEO
2 SETUP menu displays video controls: Brightness,
Contrast, Saturation and Hue on the right side of the menu.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 2 button will
open the VIDEO 2 SETUP menu in Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 2 button will
open the VIDEO 2 SETUP menu in S-Video mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 2 button will
open the VIDEO 2 SETUP menu in Component mode.
Pressing this before pressing the Setup Video 2 button will
open the VIDEO 2 SETUP menu in RGB mode.
The following screen is displayed when Video, S-Video or Component are selected.
VIDEO 1 SETUP (Video, S-Video and Component)
The video menu for RGB controls consists of size and position (shown) and color
controls for Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue when RGB Color is touched.
Refer to the following table for additional VIDEO 1 SETUP details.
Video 1 Setup Details – Video, S-Video, Component and RGB
VIDEO 1 SETUP
SCREEN
DESCRIPTION
CONTROLS
QM Signal Indicates the presence of a QM signal.
Video Preset
Load Preset Will load the selected Video Preset.
Store Preset
Restore Default
Color Settings
Color Control
Brightness
Contrast
1, 2
1, 2
Saturation3
Hue3
1, 2
Red
1, 2
Green
Displays the current Video Preset number. Saved presets
can also be called up using this control. The – and +
buttons decrement and increment the displayed value.
Will store any changes you have made to the video setup at
the displayed preset number.
Returns the video settings to their factory defaults.
When Video, S-Video or Component is selected as the
video type, these controls are available. The Restore Default Color Settings button places the controls at their
midpoint.
Adjusts video image brightness with the – and + buttons.
Adjusts video image contrast with the – and + buttons.
Adjusts video image saturation with the – and + buttons.
Adjusts video image hue with the – and + buttons.
Adjusts the amount of red in the video signal. Available
when the RGB Color button is selected.
Adjusts the amount of green in the video signal. Available
when the RGB Color button is selected.
Video 1 Setup Details – Video, S-Video, Component and RGB (Continued)
VIDEO 1 SETUP
SCREEN
CONTROLS
DESCRIPTION
Color Control
(Continued)
1, 2
Blue
Overscan3
None3
Normal3
Max3
Size and Position
Calibration
Position
Restore
Default
Position
Size
Restore
Default Size
Phase
Restore
Default Phase
1. Video default is zero (0) for each of the video parameters (brightness, contrast, red, green and blue).
2. Adjustment applies to the currently selected video source only.
3. These controls are available only in Video, S-Video and Component modes. In RGB mode they are
analogous to the Position, V Size and H Size controls.
Adjusts the amount of blue in the video signal. Available
when the RGB Color button is selected.
These controls adjust the amount of video information at the
edges of the image. This part of the video picture is usually
beyond the display capabilities of the screen.
Sets the video screen so there is no overscan. The amount
of used screen area is smallest in this configuration.
Sets the video screen for normal overscan. This results in
more area of the screen being used.
This sets the video screen area to the maximum. The
screen area is largest in this configuration. All video
information at the edges is visible.
When RGB is selected as the video source, these controls
are available when the RGB Size and Position button has
been pressed.
Calibrates the incoming RGB signal for optimal position,
size and phase when Perform Calibration button is
pressed. In Auto Mode, the panel will attempt to find a
matching preset based on the RGB signal’s characteristics.
If it cannot find one, it automatically performs a calibration.
In ManualMode, the panel will not attempt to find a
matching preset nor will it automatically perform a
calibration. In either mode, you can always adjust the
settings (Position, Size, Phase Coarse, Phase Fine)
manually. Settings are not saved to a preset unless the user
presses the Store Preset button.
This control allows you to set the position of the video
screen on the touchpanel. The arrow buttons move the
screen along the X and Y axis.
Returns the video screen to its original position on the
touchpanel.
Allows you to set the size of the video screen in both the
vertical and horizontal directions.
Returns the video screen to it original size on the
touchpanel.
These controls adjust the phase of the RGB signal. Controls
are shown for both coarse and fine adjustments.
Returns the video signal to its original default phase.
Touch Diagnostics on the MAIN MENU to access the DIAGNOSTICS MENU,
which contains controls for diagnostic tools. The diagnostic tools should only be
used under supervision from a Crestron customer service representative during
telephone support. The options available from the DIAGNOSTICS MENU are
numeric in nature and their interpretation is beyond the scope of this manual.
DIAGNOSTICS MENU
Ventilation
Connect the Device
Hardware Hookup
The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM should be used in a well-ventilated area. The venting
holes should not be obstructed under any circumstances.
To prevent overheating, do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the
environmental temperature range listed in the table of specifications. Consider using
forced air ventilation to reduce overheating.
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration on the following
page. Refer to “Network Wiring” on page 20 before attaching the 4-position terminal
block connector. Apply power after all connections have been made.
When making connections to the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM, consider the following:
• Use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment.
* For the TPS-17G-QM only, an interface module (TPS-17G-QM/-L-IMC) is included. Refer to the latest revision of the TPS-17G-QM/-L-IMC
Power Interface Module guide (Doc. 6783) for details.
COMPACT FLASH
CARD and
PC CARD SLOTS
(PC CARD SLOTS
RESERVED FOR
FUTURE
APPLICATIONS)
QM OUT:
QUICKMEDIA
VIDEO, AUDIO
& MIC OUTPUT
OVER CAT5
QM IN:
QUICKMEDIA
VIDEO, AUDIO
& MIC INPUT
OVER CAT5
QM IN:
QUICKMEDIA
VIDEO, AUDIO
& MIC INPUT
OVER CAT5
CAUTION: Do not connect the TPS-17G-QM directly to the Cresnet network bus.
NOTE: Ensure the unit is properly grounded.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure to the touchscreen display during
handling. Doing so can crack the screen and damage the touchpanel.
NOTE: The maximum continuous current from equipment under any external load
conditions shall not exceed a current limit that is suitable for the minimum wire
gauge used in interconnecting cables. The ratings on the connecting unit's supply
input should be considered to prevent overloading the wiring.
NOTE: The headphone output includes WAV data, QM and Mic Input.
NOTE: Audio, video and QuickMedia connections must use Crestron Certified Wire
(CresCAT-QM, CresCAT-IM) to ensure optimum performance.
NOTE: Crestron recommends an independent power supply for the touchpanel.
QM-TX QuickMedia Transmitter
The QM-TX QuickMedia Transmitter can be used to connect a video or audio source
to a QuickMedia network without a locally available QM transmitter (such as the
QM-WMC).
The QM-TX accepts composite video, S-video, component video, RGBHV and
audio signals. These signals are encoded and converted to the QuickMedia standard
and fed over a CAT5E or CAT6 cable to a QM receiver (such as the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM). All signal routing occurs automatically under the
command of the control system.
For more information, refer to the latest version of the QM-TX Operations Guide
(Doc. 6334).
Cable Management
The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM uses a built-in strain relief to prevent the accidental
disconnection of vital cables and provides strain-relief for connectors on the cables
and the touchpanel. Refer to the following illustration to use the built-in strain relief
mechanism to secure cables to the touchpanel.
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM Cable Management
Use the screws and metal
brackets to clamp the I/O
cables in place
Remove the four
cover screws to
access the I/O panel
Use a 5/32 inch socket (not included) with a hex drive key (Allen wrench) to
increase or decrease pivot tension at the base of the touchscreen. Turning the key
clockwise increases tension, counterclockwise decreases tension.
Tension Adjustment Screw
Tilt Tension Adjustment
Use a 5/32" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Recommended 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. Bezels may not provide a
complete watertight seal. Therefore, apply cleaning solution to the cloth rather than
the surface of the touchscreen. Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid getting moisture
beneath the bezels.
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.
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.
Crestron has developed an assortment of Windows-based software tools to develop
a Cresnet system. For the minimum recommended software versions, visit the
Version Tracker page of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com/versiontracker
).
Configuration Manager
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder
Crestron SystemBuilder is the easiest method of programming but does not offer as
much flexibility as SIMPL Windows. For additional details, download
SystemBuilder from the Crestron website and examine the extensive help file.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to program the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM, it is recommended to use SystemBuilder for configuring a
QuickMedia system.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron’s premier software for programming Crestron control
systems. It is organized into two separate but equally important “Managers”.
Configuration Manager is the view where programmers “build” a Crestron control
system by selecting hardware from the Device Library.
• To incorporate the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM (Cresnet) into the system, drag
the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Cresnet)
folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views.
Locating the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM(Cresnet) in the Device Library
• To incorporate the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM (Ethernet) into the system, drag
the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Ethernet)
folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views.
Locating the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM(Ethernet) in the Device Library
• The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate
slot with a default Net ID or IP ID as shown in the following illustration.
NOTE: There is both an Ethernet device in Slot 8 and a Cresnet device in Slot 9 of
the following illustration. It is possible to have both types of device attached to a
control system so long as the control system has either a built-in or expansion
Ethernet interface.
C2Net Device, Slot 8 and 9
• Additional TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM devices are assigned different Net ID
(for Cresnet devices) or IP ID (for Ethernet devices) numbers as they are
added.
• If necessary, double click a device to open the “Device Settings” window
and change the Net ID or IP ID), as shown in the following figure.
“TPS-17G-QM (Cresnet) Device Settings” Window
(Same as window for TPS-12G-QM and TPS-15G-QM)
“TPS-17G-QM (Ethernet) Device Settings” Window
(Same as window for TPS-12G-QM and TPS-15G-QM)
Program Manager
Multi-mode objects offer high-
erformance programming!
• The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must match the Net
ID or IP ID of each unit.
Program Manager is the view where programmers “program” a Crestron control
system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double
clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is
described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Programming with VisionTools Pro-e
Touchpanel screens should be created in VisionTools® Pro-e (VT Pro-e) to allow
switching of source signals to desired outputs as well as selection of the system
mode. There are no special programming requirements to use the functions of the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM in a room-control system.
Multi-Mode Objects
The single most-advanced VisionTools Pro-e high-performance programming
technique involving the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM is the concept of multi-mode
objects. A multi-mode object (i.e. button, legend, etc.) is an object drawn on a
VT Pro-e page that can have one or more active and inactive visible settings
(modes).
For examples, refer to www.crestron.com/exampleprograms
mode object examples. This file contains the VT Pro-e touchpanel files and SIMPL
Windows files that illustrate the high-performance capabilities of multi-mode
objects.
and search for multi-
WAV File Audio Messages
The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM touchpanels are capable of playing audio messages as
system prompts and responses. These files are recorded as WAV files on a PC using
an audio utility such as Sound Recorder that is packaged with Microsoft Windows
95/98/Me/XP/NT/ 2000/Vista™. Files from other sources may also be converted to
an acceptable format by using this or a similar utility. Many other audio utilities are
available commercially or as shareware. The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM touchpanels
only accept the following WAV file format: PCM, 8-bit, 8 kHz, mono. For more
information about how to use Sound Recorder, refer to its User’s Guide and
extensive help information provided with the software. Also refer to the help file in
VT Pro-e to learn how to use its audio tool, Sound Manager, to attach WAV files to a
touchpanel project.
Pre-recorded WAV files for voice prompts and responses are available from
Crestron. These files can be stored into and programmed for use in the touchpanel
directly or may be edited with the Sound Recorder. For example, the individual files
can be combined to create custom messages.
NOTE: Touchpanel WAV files can be obtained from the Wave LC Library of the
Crestron FTP site.
Bit Depth and File Size
A balance of performance and quality can be achieved by using VT Pro-e to
configure the size of graphics in a project. Read this section to learn about bit depth
and how to maximize the quality and performance of a TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
project.
Bit depth refers to the number of memory bits used to store color data for each pixel
in a raster image. A touchpanel raster image consists of a rectangular grid of picture
elements (pixels). Each pixel uses the same amount of memory to store its color data.
The amount of memory is called the bit depth of the image.
Greater bit depths are required to represent finer gradations of color. Increasing bit
depth necessarily increases file size. A black and white drawing requires only one bit
per pixel to store all the available color information. Using a 32-bit per pixel bit
depth for a black and white image increases the file size 32 times without adding
anything to the black and white image quality.
In an 8-bit per pixel system, the associated 8-bits of video memory for every screen
pixel contain a value referring to a location in an 8-bit color table. In this way any
one of the specific 256 color table locations is assigned to a pixel.
A 16-bit highcolor system is considered sufficient to provide life-like colors. It is
encoded using 5-bits to represent red, 5-bits to represent blue and (since the human
eye is more sensitive to the color green) 6-bits to represent 64 levels of green. These
can therefore be combined to provide 65,536 mixed colors (32 x 32 x 64 = 65,536).
In a 24-bit graphics display, the video memory allocates 24 bits for each pixel on the
screen enabling each pixel to take on any one of a possible 16.7 million colors. Each
24-bit value is composed of 8-bits for red, 8-bits for green and 8-bits for blue. These
triplets of 8-bit values are also referred to as the red, green and blue color planes. A
24-bit image is actually composed of three component images which combine to
create the truecolor picture. The reason this is called truecolor is that this is near the
maximum number of colors the human eye is able to detect.
Truecolor images are sometimes represented by a 32-bit value. The extra 8-bits do
not enhance the precision of the color representation but act as an alpha channel that
represents pixel translucence. The 32-bit truecolor has become popular on the
computer desktop to provide effects such as translucent windows, fading menus and
shadows.
In graphics intensive applications such as touchpanels, raising or lowering the color
depth of the displayed graphics can achieve a balance of performance and quality.
Lower color depths do not require as much frame buffer memory or display
bandwidth, allowing them to be generated and displayed more quickly. Increasing
color depth results in higher color quality at the expense of display speed and
responsiveness. By using mostly 8-bit or 16-bit graphics and holding the
32-bit graphics to a minimum (e.g. for a family photo, etc.), you can create a
sophisticated project that will fit in the memory space provided and have the
touchpanel remain very responsive.
Relationship of Bits to Colors
NUMBER OF BITS NUMBER OF COLORS
1 bit Black and White
2 bits 4 Colors
4 bits 16 Colors
8 bits 256 Colors
16 bits 65,536 Colors (Highcolor)
24 bits 16.7 million Colors (Truecolor)
32 bits 16.7 million Colors plus Transparency
When creating a VisionTools Pro-e project you can elect to compress and reduce the
image size in the “Page Properties” window for the entire page and/or perform the
same function of reducing the image size using the “Image Properties” window. A
reduction in image size will save a considerable amount of memory space for your
project.
In VisionTools Pro-e, the Compress checkbox permits the image to be compressed
when compiling. The 16 Bits checkbox converts a 24-bit or 32-bit image to 16 bits.
This conversion to a 16-bit image may cause the loss of some subtle shading. To
compensate for this, use the dithering to simulate the original shading. Check your
image with each of the available dithering types to determine which will deliver the
best quality image.
Dithering type selection can be accessed from the “Page Properties” or “Image
Properties” windows in VT-Pro-e. Refer to the following illustrations.
VT Pro-e “Page Properties” Window – Bit Depth Selection VT Pro-e “Image Properties” Window – Bit Depth
Four of the buttons can be programmed to access any frequently used command.
Each button has a permanently fixed digital join number. The sequence of digital
join numbers is (left to right) 1 through 4. Refer to the following illustration for their
assigned join numbers. A description for each button signal is described in the
SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Pushbutton Layout and Join Number Assignment
Join1Join
2
Join
Join
3
4
MultiByte International Characters
Most languages use a single byte of eight bits to represent a character, e.g. English,
French, German, Hebrew, Russian, Thai, etc.
Multibyte character fonts require more than the usual eight bits to specify a
character. This occurs when a language has more than 256 characters (2
For example, Chinese fonts contain several thousand characters. Other multibyte
languages include Japanese and Korean.
There are two separate applications with multibyte characters – static text on buttons
and indirect text on buttons. No Isys touchpanel firmware changes are required in
either case.
Indirect text on a button is entered in VT Pro-e and the actual string to be displayed
is entered in SIMPL Windows. As of this publication date only completely single
byte or completely multibyte strings may be entered or they will not be compiled
correctly in SIMPL Windows. In other words, you cannot enter Chinese characters
interspersed with numbers. You can enter Chinese characters or numbers in separate
strings or you can pad each number with “\x00” to make it multibyte and then
combine it with Chinese characters in the same string.
8
) in a font.
Of course you can always use the workaround of showing a graphic that displays the
string but it is not dynamic. To compile and use multibyte characters it is essential
that the operating system understand the language. Windows XP and Vista are
available in many international languages and add-on software is available for other
versions of Windows.
Example Program
An example program for the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM is available from the Crestron
website (www.crestron.com/exampleprograms).
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs, projects or firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or
device). Finally, program checks can be performed (such as changing the device ID
or creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning.
Establishing Communication
Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM; refer to
the Crestron Toolbox help file for details. There are three methods of
communication.
Direct Serial
Indirect
NOTE: Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.
Direct Serial Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
SERIAL VIA CRESTRON
CABLE STCP-502PC
OR EQUIVALENT
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
• The RS-232 port on the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM connects to the serial port
on the PC via a serial cable (Crestron STCP-502PC or equivalent).
• Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected serial communication protocol (RS-232, auto-detect baud rate, no
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, XON/XOFF disabled, RTS/CTS disabled).
• Display the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM’s “System Info” window (click the
icon); communications are confirmed when the device information is
displayed.
Indirect Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
SERIAL,
ETHERNET
OR USB
CONTROL SYSTEM
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
CRESNET
• TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM connects to control system via Cresnet.
• Establish communications between the PC and the control system as
described in the latest version of the 2-Series Control Systems Reference
Guide (Doc. 6256).
• Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM using the expected communication protocol
(Indirect). Select the Cresnet ID of the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM and the
address book entry of the control system that is connected to the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM.
• Display the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM’s “System Info” window (click the
icon); communications are confirmed when the device information is
displayed.
TCP/IP
NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system.
Ethernet Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
• Establish serial communication between TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM and PC.
• Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM via the Crestron Toolbox (Functions | Ethernet
Addressing); otherwise enable DHCP.
• Confirm Ethernet connections between TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM and PC. If
connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with
8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Alternatively, use a CAT5 crossover cable to
connect the two LAN ports directly without using a hub or router.
• Use the Address Book in the Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM with the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM’s TCP/IP
communication parameters.
• Display the “System Info” window (click the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM entry.
ETHERNET
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
icon) and select the
Programs, Projects and Firmware
Program, project or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers
or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron
website as new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to
upload programs and projects via the programming software or to upload and
upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to
the SIMPL Windows help file, VT Pro-e help file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
Upload the VT Pro-e file to the touchpanel using VT Pro-e or Crestron Toolbox. If
loading a project to a touchpanel that has an external compact flash slot, please use
Crestron Toolbox.
Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required
to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
• Upgrade TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
• Establish serial or TCP/IP communications with the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM and display the “System Info” window.
• Select Functions | Firmware… to upgrade the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
firmware.
Program Checks
Actions that can be performed on the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM vary depending on
whether it is connected via Cresnet or Ethernet.
Cresnet Connections
Ethernet Connections
For Cresnet connections, display the network device tree (Tools | Network Device
Tree) to show all network devices connected to the control system. Right-click on
the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM to display actions that can be performed on the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM.
For Ethernet connections, display the “System Info window (click the
select the Functions menu to display actions that can be performed on the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM.
Be sure to use the Crestron Toolbox to create the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM IP table.
• Select Functions | IP Table Setup.
• Add, modify or delete entries in the IP table. The TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
can have only one IP table entry.
• A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
Edit the control system’s IP table to include an entry for the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM.
The entry should list the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM’s IP ID (specified on the
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM’s IP table) and the internal gateway IP address 127.0.0.1.
The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If
further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service
representative.
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM Troubleshooting
TROUBLE POSSIBLE
CAUSE(S)
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
does not function.
Touchpanel is not
responding.
TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM
is not receiving power.
Incorrect cable
connections.
Incorrect
firmware/software.
Touchpanel is
incorrectly calibrated.
Touchpanel is not
communicating with the
network.
Brightness is set too
low.
Incorrect network
wiring.
Touchpanel Cresnet ID
is not set to match the
Net ID in the SIMPL
program.
Touchpanel Cresnet ID
is not unique; two or
more units share the
same ID.
ICMP is disabled.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify power to unit. Use
only Crestron power
supplies for Crestron
equipment.
Follow connection
procedures in this guide
and inspect connector
pins.
Update firmware/software
versions as per those
listed in the
“Specifications” section.
Enter “SETUP MODE”
and recalibrate.
Use Toolbox to poll the
network. Verify network
connection to the
touchpanel.
Adjust touchpanel
brightness. Refer to
“Setup Menu” which
starts on page 25.
Touch the screen to
remove the message and
verify correct wiring to all
connectors.
Use Crestron Toolbox to
poll the network. Verify
the Cresnet ID for the
touchpanel is properly set
to match the Net ID in the
SIMPL program.
Use Crestron Toolbox to
poll the network and
verify that each ID is used
only once.
Enable ICMP by typing
ICMP ON at the
command prompt in the
Toolbox Text Console.
In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your installation
topology, Crestron Certified Wire and only Crestron Certified Wire may be used.
Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify
performance deficiencies because of using improper wire.
CAUTION: Use only Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Failure to
do so could cause equipment damage or void the Crestron warranty.
CAUTION: Provide sufficient power to the system. Insufficient power can lead to
unpredictable results or damage to the equipment. Please use the Crestron Power
Calculator to help calculate how much power is needed for the system
(www.crestron.com/calculators
).
When calculating the length of wire for a particular Cresnet run, the wire gauge and
the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be connected must be taken into
consideration. Use Crestron Certified Wire only. If Cresnet units are to be daisychained on the run, the Cresnet power usage of each network unit to be daisychained must be added together to determine the Cresnet power usage of the entire
chain. If the unit is home-run from a Crestron system power supply network port, the
Cresnet power usage of that unit is the Cresnet power usage of the entire run. The
wire gauge and the Cresnet power usage of the run should be used in the following
equation to calculate the cable length value on the equation’s left side.
Cable Length Equation
Strip and Tin Wire
Add Hubs
L = Length of run (or chain) in feet
R = 6 Ohms (Crestron Certified Wire: 18 AWG (0.75 MM ))
or 1.6 Ohms (Cresnet HP: 12 AWG (4 MM ))
P = Cresnet power usage of entire run (or chain)
2
2
L <
40,000
Where:
R x P
Make sure the cable length value is less than the value calculated on the right side of
the equation. For example, a Cresnet run using 18 AWG Crestron Certified Wire and
drawing 20 watts should not have a length of run more than 333 feet (101 meters). If
Cresnet HP is used for the same run, its length could extend to 1250 feet (381
meters).
NOTE: All Crestron certified Cresnet 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.
When daisy-chaining Cresnet units, strip the ends of the wires carefully to avoid
nicking the conductors. Twist together the ends of the wires that share a pin on the
network connector and tin the twisted connection. Apply solder only to the ends of
the twisted wires. Avoid tinning too far up the wires or the end becomes brittle.
Insert the tinned connection into the Cresnet connector and tighten the retaining
screw. Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors.
For larger networks (i.e., greater than 28 network devices), it may become necessary
to add a Cresnet Hub/Repeater (CNXHUB) to maintain signal quality throughout the
network. Also, for networks with lengthy cable runs it may be necessary to add a
Hub/Repeater after only 20 devices.
Reference Documents
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product manuals arranged in alphabetical order by model number.
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guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by
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Future Updates
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the TPS-12G/15G/17G-QM, additional information may be made available as
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