ETC Paradigm Connect And Set Up

ETC® Setup and Connect Guide

Paradigm® Touchscreen Interface

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Overview

Welcome to the Paradigm® Touchscreen Interface Setup and Connect Guide. The Paradigm®
Touchscreen Interface (P-TSI) is supplied with a universal 12VDC, 5A power supply and IEC power
cable (operates at 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz), and padded feet for table top use.

A 19” rack mounting kit is available, sold separately (ETC part number 4260K1001), for use as needed.
Contact ETC Customer Service for ordering details. ETC contact information is located at the bottom of
this page.

This guide provides instructions related to the initial setup and connection of the Touchscreen Interface
P-TSI including details to install and setup the Virtual Touchscreen Software. Instructions for use of the
Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen (P-VTS) software are available on the ETC website at

www.etcconnect.com/downloads.aspx

.

Features

• Supports Windows®7 HID-compliant (Plug-n-Play) Touchscreen Monitor, using native resolutions
up to 1920x1080p (provided by others).

• Supports external monitor touchscreen interface functionality.

• Supports Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen (P-VTS) software.

• Multiple USB ports for connection of touchscreen or a monitor and keyboard when used with a
conventional monitor.

• Supports Ethernet port connectivity to the Paradigm network and ETC Net3 lighting network.

Compatibility

Some features and functions are not supported with Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR) Touchscreens.
Specifically, touch-and-hold operations are unsupported by this technology which prevents access to
context menus (similar to a mouse right-click). Care should be taken when designing configurations to
include button access to timed event and setup features.

Note:

Some connections available on the I/O panel are not used.

P-TSI rear panel

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Operating Environment

• 0-50°C, 10-95% non-condensing humidity environment.

Help from ETC Technical Services

If you experience difficulty during setup or installation of the Paradigm Touchscreen Interface, additional
information is available from www.etcconnect.com, or by contacting ETC Technical Services at your
local office listed on the bottom of this page.

Setup and Connect

Step 1: Connect an Ethernet cable (not provided) between the Touchscreen Interface “Net3

Network” receptacle and the network switch that is also connected to the Paradigm
Central Control Server (P-CCS).

Step 2: Setup the external touchscreen monitor (by others) following the manufacturers provided

instructions.

Step 3: Connect the external touchscreen monitor digital video interface (DVI) connector to the

Touchscreen Interface “DVI” receptacle.

Step 4: Connect the external touchscreen monitor USB cable (providing touchscreen

functionality) to a Touchscreen Interface USB port.
Step 5: Locate the power supply and IEC power supply cable.
Step 6: Insert the power supply round plug into the Touchscreen Interface “12V DC” receptacle,

located on the top left corner of the unit rear panel. Tighten the lock ring around the

receptacle for a secure installation.
Step 7: Using the IEC power cable required for your region, insert the receptacle end into the

power supply and the plug end into the power source.

P-TSI Initial Power-up

To power-up the Paradigm® Touchscreen Interface, press the power button on the front panel.
Because ETC has prepared the P-TSI at the factory prior to shipment, on initial power-up, the Paradigm
Virtual Touchscreen application loads.

To continue with selecting a Virtual Touchscreen configuration,
touch to select the “Central Control Server” from the
“Discovered Servers” list. Reference the Paradigm Virtual
Touchscreen Setup Guide for instructions to use the P-VTS
software.

To update the Virtual Touchscreen application, to change IP or
network settings, or for additional advanced features and
troubleshooting, touch the [Quit] button on the bottom right
corner of the P-VTS application. The P-VTS software
application closes and the Application Shell displays.

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Application Shell

The Application Shell includes the interface to launch the Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen (P-VTS)
software, which was has been previously installed at the factory before shipment. In addition, the
Application Shell provides access to the P-TSI IP and network settings, as well as more advanced
features which can be password protected.

Notice the lower right hand corner of the shell displays software versions of both the “Shell Version” and
the “App Version”. The “App Version” represented is the version of Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen
software that is currently installed.

Three tabs are located on the Application Shell including “General”, “Device Setup” and “Advanced”.

General Tab

The “General” tab is provided as the interface to launch and manage the Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen
(P-VTS) software.

Note:

The Application Shell software is included with each installation of the P-TSI. Updates
to the shell are combined with Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen application when
necessary.

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[Launch Virtual Touchscreen]

To launch the Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen “P-VTS” software, touch the [Launch Virtual
Touchscreen] button located on the “General” tab.

The P-VTS application launches to the “Discovered Servers” list. Select the Central Control Server to
continue with Virtual Touchscreen configuration selection.

The Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen Setup Guide is available for download on the ETC website at

www.etcconnect.com/downloads.aspx

.

P-VTS Install Management

This section of the “General” tab provides the ability to [Uninstall] the Paradigm Virtual Touchscreen
(P-VTS) software, or install a newer version from either removable media or the connected Paradigm
Central Control Server (P-CCS).

Note:

Touchscreen configurations are created in ControlDesigner and associated to a
Virtual Touchscreen (VTS) instance in LightDesigner. Reference the online help
systems for LightDesigner and ControlDesigner for details to create and associate
Touchscreen configurations.

Note:

If a current version of the P-VTS software is installed, the [Install from Removable
Media] and [Install from Online P-CCS] buttons are disabled. You must first
[Uninstall] the software before installing a new version.