Home Automation 53A00-2 Installation Manual

OmniTouch 5.7e PoE

Touchscreen with Video

Home Automation, Inc.

Model 53A00-2

Installation Manual

Document Number 53I00-2 Rev A

August, 2009

Copyright © 2009 Home Automation, Inc.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

DESCRIPTION

The Model 53A00-2 OmniTouch PoE 5.7e Touchscreen with Video is a colorful network
touchscreen interface for HAI controllers and Home Theater Extenders. The OmniTouch 5.7e
features customizable graphics for control of lights and small appliances, to monitor and adjust
security and temperatures, pool and spa settings, ventilation, audio distribution, home theater
equipment, surveillance video, and other essential elements controlled by an HAI home
automation system.

The OmniTouch 5.7e can display video from IP cameras and HAI Camera Servers. Camera
images can be programmed to automatically pop-up on specified touchscreens based upon an
event (e.g. driveway sensor is tripped), and run macros (e.g. activate an electric door strike)
from the OmniTouch 5.7e. It is ideal for seeing who is at the front door, pool, yard, or nursery.

The OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen can be fully customized using HAI Automation Studio
software, which gives you complete control of the look, content, feel, and function of the
OmniTouch 5.7e. You can create a more vivid, user-friendly graphical interface based on a
home’s décor or user’s lifestyle and interests.

PLANNING

The OmniTouch 5.7e is an IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) Powered Device
(PD). The OmniTouch 5.7e receives its power over the same cable that connects the
OmniTouch 5.7e to the network, using a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device, such as a
PoE network switch, hub, or power injector which provides the power.

It is very important to plan where the OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen will be installed. Each
OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen must be installed within 100 meters (328 feet) of a Power
Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device.

In selecting a place to mount the touchscreen, be sure to avoid an area where studs, plumbing,
or electrical wiring may be located behind the wallboard. It should be mounted so that the
display is at or slightly below eye level.

Wiring Requirements:

When connecting an OmniTouch 5.7e to the network, a Cat-5 (4-pair) cable is required for
operation. Run the Cat-5 cable between the location of the PoE network switch, hub, or power
injector and the location of the OmniTouch 5.7e.

The maximum distance between the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) device and the
OmniTouch 5.7e and is 100 meters (328 feet). Terminate both ends of the Cat-5 cable with
8-position modular connectors to make a standard straight through network patch cable.

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INSTALLATION

1) Make the cutout for the touchscreen

Hold the template (Installation Template – 53A10-1) against the wall so the top edge is at
the appropriate height and parallel to the floor. Using a Punch, or similar instrument, punch
through the center of each tick mark (+) on the template.

Drill a 1/4" hole at each punch mark. Using a pencil, draw a line around the quadrant of
each hole as shown as shown. Carefully cut along the pencil line.

DO NOT OVERSIZE THIS CUTOUT!

Figure 1

2) Remove the faceplate

Remove the faceplate from the touchscreen by grasping the top and bottom edges of the
faceplate and carefully lifting it away from touchscreen backbox.

Note: After installation, the faceplate may be removed by placing a flat blade screwdriver in
one of the slots on the bottom of the faceplate and gently lifting to release the latch on the
respective side. Repeat by using the slot on the opposite side.

FACEPLATE - BOTTOM VIEW

LATCH RELEASE SLOTS

Figure 2

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3) Remove the touchscreen assembly from the backbox

a. Remove the two screws as shown in Figure 3 (DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREWS

ON THE GREEN CIRCUIT BOARD). Retain screws for reassembly.

b. Remove the touchscreen assembly as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

4) Install the backbox into the cutout in the wall

a. Insert the communications cable through the rectangular cutout in the touchscreen

backbox.

b. Locate the retaining flange screws in the upper right and lower left corners. Turn the

screws counterclockwise until the gap between the retaining flange and the housing
flange is wider then the wall (see Figure 4).

TOUCHSCREEN BACKBOX

TOP VIEW

Figure 4

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c. Place the assembled unit into the cutout in the wall.

d. Turn the retaining flange screws clockwise until they are snug (do not over tighten).

WALL

Figure 5

5) Connect the communications cable to the touchscreen

Insert the 8-position modular cable into the RJ-45 connector (J1) on the touchscreen, through
the cutout in the touchscreen backbox (see Figure 6).

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6) Install the touchscreen assembly

a. Align the tabs on the touchscreen assembly with the slots on the backbox.

Figure 6

Figure 7

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b. Swing the touchscreen assembly in place and secure to backbox using screws that

were removed in Step 3.

7) Install the touchscreen faceplate

Before installing faceplate, remove the protective film from the LCD area of the
touchscreen. Fasten the faceplate onto the touchscreen by hanging the top of the faceplate
on the top edge of the touchscreen, then gently snapping the bottom onto the touchscreen.

REMOVING THE TOUCHSCREEN

After installation, if it is necessary to remove the touchscreen from the wall, turn retaining
flange screws 1 turn counterclockwise.

Note: Do not turn the retaining flange screws more than 1 full turn counterclockwise; otherwise
the retaining flange may fall off into the wall.

Figure 8

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CONFIGURING THE TOUCHSCREEN

When power is first connected to the OmniTouch 5.7e touchscreen, if the touchscreen hasn’t
previously been connected to the network or hasn’t been configured to communicate with the
HAI controller, the touchscreen Configuration Page is displayed.

There are several items on the Configuration Page that must be configured. These items are
contained in 3 categories: Network, Controller, and Screen Setup. To modify settings in a
category, touch the respective tab at the top of the Configuration Page.

Network

The OmniTouch 5.7e touchscreen is a networked device. It must first join a TCP/IP network
before it can connect to the HAI controller.

The OmniTouch 5.7e touchscreen has a configurable DHCP client. When enabled (default), the
DHCP client will accept an IP Address and other network parameters for the touchscreen from a
DHCP server on the network (e.g. most routers act as a DHCP server).

If DHCP is disabled on the router and there is no other DHCP server on the network, you can
disable the DHCP client in the touchscreen by pressing the “Off” button. In this case, you must
manually assign the touchscreen a static IP address. The IP address of the touchscreen must be
compatible with your existing network.

Note: When configuring the touchscreen for remote access, HAI recommends that you assign
each touchscreen a static IP address (i.e. turn off the DHCP client in the OmniTouch).

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If DHCP is disabled, the following network parameters must be configured:

1. Enter the IP address of the OmniTouch 5.7e by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of

the “IP Address” edit box.

The format of the IP address is a numeric address entered as four numbers separated by
periods. Press the [OK] button when complete.

2. Enter the Port of the OmniTouch 5.7e by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of the

“Port” edit box.

The Port is used to remotely (from outside the network) update the OmniTouch 5.7e
touchscreen using HAI Automation Studio. To remotely access the touchscreen, the Port
for each touchscreen must be different and must be forwarded in the router to the IP
address of the respective touchscreen. Port numbers range from 0 to 65535.

3. Enter the Subnet Mask of the network by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of the

“Subnet Mask” edit box.

The format of the Subnet Mask is a numeric address entered as four numbers separated by
periods. Press the [OK] button when complete.

4. Enter the Default Gateway of the network by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of the

“Default Gateway” edit box.

The format of the Default Gateway is a numeric address entered as four numbers separated
by periods. Press the [OK] button when complete.

5. Enter the DNS Server address on the network by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of

the “DNS Server” edit box.

The format of the DNS Server is a numeric address entered as four numbers separated by
periods. Press the [OK] button when complete.

After all network parameters have been entered or confirmed, press the “Controller” tab to
configure the connection information for the HAI controller or press the [OK] button at the
bottom of the page to save the settings and connect to the configured HAI controller.

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Controller

To connect the OmniTouch 5.7e to an HAI controller, enter the HAI controller network
connection information on the page under the “Controller” tab.

1. Enter the IP address of the HAI Controller by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of the

“Controller” edit box.

The controller’s local network IP address is used to identify the HAI controller on the
network. The format of the IP address is a numeric address entered as four numbers
separated by periods. Press the [OK] button when complete.

2. Enter the Port number of the HAI Controller by pressing the [Edit] button to the right of the

“Controller Port” edit box.

The controller’s local network port number identifies the logical channel to the HAI
controller. In most installations, the default port number can remain the same. Port numbers
range from 0 to 65535. Press the [OK] button when complete.

3. Enter Encryption Key 1 and Encryption Key 2 of the HAI Controller by pressing the [Edit]

button to the right of the respective “Encryption” edit box.

The Encryption Keys are used to encrypt and decrypt the data between the HAI controller
and the OmniTouch 5.7e. This key consists of 16 bytes (that is 16 2-digit values from 0-9
and/or the letters A-F). It is entered in two parts (Key 1 and Key 2) consisting of 8 bytes
each, with each byte separated by a hyphen. Press the [OK] button when complete.

4. Test the connection to the HAI controller by pressing the [Test] button.

If the connection is successful, “Connection Successful” will be displayed.

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If the connection is unsuccessful, “Connection Failed” will be displayed. Check the
controller’s IP address, port setting, and encryption key.

5. If an HAI controller is not being used, press the [Off] button under “Controller”. This can

be used if you are using an OmniTouch 5.7e to communicate with an HTX Home Theater
Extender, but are not connecting to or do not have an HAI controller.

After all controller connection parameters have been entered or confirmed, press the “Screen
Setup” tab to configure various operating parameters of the OmniTouch 5.7e or press the [OK]
button at the bottom of the page to save the settings and connect to the HAI controller.

Screen Setup

The Screen Setup page allows you to configure the Volume, Sounder, Key Click, Brightness,
Backlight Timeout, and Ambient Light settings of the OmniTouch 5.7e. The Screen Setup page
also allows you to calibrate the touchscreen and displays the version of the installed firmware.

Volume : Sets the volume for the sounder and key click.

Enables or disables the touchscreen sounder. The sounder is used

Sounder:

to alert you of errors, troubles, and messages, and emits tones upon
entry and exit delays.

Enables or disables key clicks (a short tone) when buttons are

Key Click:

pushed on the touchscreen.

Used to calibrate the touchscreen (see “Calibrate” in this document

Calibrate

for additional information).

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Brightness (0-50): Adjusts the brightness level of the touchscreen display.

Sets the length of time (in minutes) that the touchscreen display
remains illuminated after the last time a button is pressed on the
touchscreen.

Backlight Timeout (0-14):

After the time has expired, the touchscreen display turns off.
Simply touch anywhere on the screen and the display will
immediately illuminate.

A setting of “0” means the touchscreen is always illuminated
(“0” is not a recommended setting).

Ambient Setting:

Setting” in this document for additional information).

Calibrate

If the touch targets on the touchscreen appear to be offset from the buttons, the touchscreen can
recalibrated by pressing the [Calibrate] button. Use a stylist or other object with a dull point, to
touch the center of each of the 5 tick marks (+). They will appear in the following order:
Center, Top Left, Lower Left, Lower Right, and Top Right.

Once all five tick marks have been touched, touch anywhere on the screen to return to the
Screen Setup page. Check the touch target accuracy. Recalibrate if necessary.

Ambient Setting

The Ambient Setting is used to brighten the touchscreen display in an illuminated room and dim
the touchscreen display in a dark room. When changing from a light setting to dark (e.g. the
lights in the room are turned off), the touchscreen will maintain its “light” setting until 30
seconds after the room is darkened. When changing from a dark setting to light (e.g. the lights
in a dark room are turned on), the touchscreen will immediately change to its “light” setting.

To set the “light” and “dark” settings, with the room illuminated set the “Brightness” setting for
optimal viewing of the display, then press the [Light] icon. Then, darken the room (e.g. turn off
the lights or wait until the sun goes down) and set the “Brightness” setting for optimal viewable
of the display, then press the [Dark] icon.

Note: The “Brightness” level must be set higher for the ambient “light” setting, than the
“Brightness” level set for the ambient “dark” setting.

Sets the “light” and “dark” ambient light levels (see “Ambient

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After you exit the Configuration Page, when the light level reaches the “light” threshold, the
display will illuminate to the brighter settings; when the light level reaches the “dark” threshold,
the display will dim to the darker setting.

Once configured, to disable the ambient settings so that the screen is always at the same
intensity, set the “Brightness” to the desired level, and then press the [Light] icon immediately
followed by the [Dark] icon. By default, the ambient settings are disabled.

Firmware Version

The version of installed firmware in the OmniTouch 5.7e is displayed above the [OK] button on
the Screen Setup page.

After all screen parameters have been entered or confirmed, press the “Cameras” tab to
configure HAI Camera Servers or press the [OK] button at the bottom of the page to save the
settings and connect to the configured HAI controller.

Cameras

The Cameras page allows you to add up to 2 HAI 87A00-1 Camera Servers (4 cameras per HAI
Camera Server) to the OmniTouch 5.7e design without using HAI Automation Studio. This
allows you to easily configure up to 8 cameras to be displayed on the OmniTouch 5.7e without
any additional software or configuration.

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1. Enter the IP address of the first HAI Camera Server by pressing the [Edit] button to the

right of the “Camera Server IP” edit box.

The Camera Server’s IP address is used to identify the HAI Camera Server on the network.
The format of the IP address is a numeric address entered as four numbers separated by
periods. Press the [OK] button when complete.

2. Enter the Port number of the first HAI Camera Server by pressing the [Edit] button to the

right of the “Port” edit box.

The camera server’s port number identifies the logical channel to the HAI Camera Server.

Note:

If you intend to access cameras from outside of the network (e.g. on a PC using the
Camera Server’s built-in web server) and if more than 1 Camera Server is being used,
each Camera Server must have a different Port number.

Furthermore, if the default Port (Port 80) is being used by another device or service on
the network, the default Port must be change to an open port on the network.

Port numbers range from 0 to 65535. Press the [OK] button when complete.

3. Enter the IP address of the second HAI Camera Server by pressing the [Edit] button to

the right of the “Camera Server IP” edit box. Press the [OK] button when complete.

4. Enter the Port number of the second HAI Camera Server by pressing the [Edit] button to the

right of the “Port” edit box.

Note:

If you intend to access cameras from outside of the network (e.g. on a PC using the
Camera Server’s built-in web server) the second Camera Server must have a different
Port number.

Port numbers range from 0 to 65535. Press the [OK] button when complete.

After Camera Server parameters have been entered or confirmed, press the [OK] button at the
bottom of the page to save the settings and connect to the configured HAI controller.

RETURNING TO THE CONFIGURATION PAGE

To return to the Configuration Page at any time, press on any blank space on any page of the
OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen, and hold for 5 seconds.

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UPDATING THE TOUCHSCREEN

The USB Update Port on the OmniTouch 5.7e allows you to update the touchscreen to the latest
firmware and the HAI default design. This allows you to update the OmniTouch 5.7e when
HAI Automation Studio is not available or is unable to connect.

Note: If a custom design is loaded in the OmniTouch 5.7e, when it is updated using the USB
Update Port, the custom design will be overwritten with the HAI default design.

The Update Port is a USB port in the lower right section of the touchscreen.

USB
UPDATE PORT

To update the OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen:

1) Load the update file on a USB thumb drive.

2) Plug the thumb drive into the USB Update Port on the OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen and

press the reset button.

3) When the USB drive reboots, the touchscreen will read the files on the root directory of

the drive and display any applicable update files. Note: it may take several seconds
before the files are displayed on the touchscreen.

4) Select the desired file from the list and then press the “Next” button. Follow the

instructions on the screen.

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RESETTING THE TOUCHSCREEN

If for any reason the touchscreen needs to be reset, remove the faceplate and press and hold the
reset button marked "SW1" on the circuit board to the right of the LED for 1 second.

SPECIFICATIONS

Size:

Backbox cutout: 5.625" W x 5.125" H
Faceplate: 6" W x 5.5" H
LCD View Area: 4.626" W x 3.492" H

Display:

Resolution: VGA (640x480)

Voltage:

Operating Voltage: 42 - 57 VDC
Nominal Voltage: 48 VDC

Power:

Power Consumption: 7 Watts, maximum

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.

Verified to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.

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