Xantech SPLCD39G, SPLCD57G, SPLCD64V, SPLCD64G Installation & Programming Manual

INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL

SMARTPAD LCD™

TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL CONTROLLER

Models SPLCD39G, SPLCD57G, SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V

New Feature Addendum Included

SPLCD39G

SPLCD64V

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions, which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions – All the saf ety and operating ins tructions s hould be read bef ore the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and oper ating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet bas ement, or near a s wimming pool, etc .

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and c art combinat ion should be moved with c are. Quick stops, excess ive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – The applianc e should be situated s o that its location or position does not interfer e with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surf ace t hat may bloc k the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat – The applianc e should be situated away from heat sources such as r adiators , heat registers , s toves, or other applianc es (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the applianc e.

11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power-Cord Protection – Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. Cleaning – T he appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufac turer.

14. Power Lines – An out door antenna should be loc ated away fr om the power lines.

15. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The Power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or C. T he appliance has been expos ed to rain; or D. T he appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

18. Servicing – The us er s hould not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating ins tructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

19. FCC Notice – This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause har mf ul interferenc e, and (2) this device must acc ept any interf erence r eceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT .........................................................2

TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................3

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION & FEATURES........................................................... 6

GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................6

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: ..................................................................................................................... 6

SYSTEM OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................................7

SMARTPAD LCD FEATURES.....................................................................................................................................8

SMARTPAD LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................................9

SPLCD FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS:....................................................................... 10

SPLCD REAR PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS:......................................................................... 11

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS.................................................................... 13

INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................................13

BACK BOX MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 13

SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 15

Power Supply & Standard Xantech IR Output Bus Wiring:.....................................................................15

External IR Input Wiring:.......................................................................................................................16

MRC Controller and Expansion Port Wiring:..........................................................................................17

Serial RS422/232 Port Wiring:...............................................................................................................18

IR In Zone: ............................................................................................................................................18

INSTALLING SPLCD INTO BACK-BOX................................................................................................ 19

SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION..................................................................... 20

CALIBRATION........................................................................................................................................................20

TOUCH SENSE CALIBRATION .............................................................................................................. 20

MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................... 20

CLEANING .......................................................................................................................................... 20

SECTION 4: PROGRAMMING THE SMARTPAD LCD™....................................................... 21

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE DRAGSPLCD SOFTWARE...............................................................21

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM) ............................................................................................. 21

INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS....................................................................................... 21

CONNECTING THE SMARTPAD LCD™ TO THE PC.............................................................................. 21

DB9 Serial Connection...........................................................................................................................21

USB Serial Connection ..........................................................................................................................21

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 21

STARTING SMARTPAD LCD™ DRAGON DROP-IR™ SOFTWARE......................................................... 22

SERIAL PORT SELECTION.................................................................................................................... 22

Configuring USB Port............................................................................................................................22

Selecting the Proper Com Port................................................................................................................22

Changing the Installed Com Port Settings...............................................................................................23

VERIFYING COM PORT COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................ 23

STARTING A PROJECT.........................................................................................................................................23

CREATING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) ................................................................................ 24

CHOOSING A STYLE ........................................................................................................................... 25

Backgrounds..........................................................................................................................................25

BUILDING A PAGE (WORKING WITH GTL’S) ....................................................................................... 25

Placing Source GTL’s ............................................................................................................................25

Placing Function Button GTL’s..............................................................................................................25

Inserting Additional Pages for a Single Source........................................................................................27

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Editing GTL Properties..........................................................................................................................27

Inserting Labels..................................................................................................................................... 28

LEARNING IR COMMANDS (CREATING PALETTE FILES) ................................................................................... 29

BUILT-IN IR CODE LIBRARY............................................................................................................... 29

Testing IR Commands in the IR Library.................................................................................................29

LEARNING IR COMMANDS (XIR2) ...................................................................................................... 30

Finding the Optimal Positioning of the Teaching Remote ....................................................................... 30

Using the Palette Editor ......................................................................................................................... 30

Editing Function Names in the Palette Editor ......................................................................................... 31

Testing IR Commands in the Palette Editor ............................................................................................ 32

CREATING A PALETTE FILE................................................................................................................. 32

EDITING BRAND, COMPONENT, AND FUNCTION LISTS...................................................................... 33

Adding Brands.......................................................................................................................................33

Adding Components and Functions........................................................................................................ 33

GETTING SOURCE COMMANDS FROM THE INTERNET .......................................................................... 33

Xantech.com .........................................................................................................................................33

Remote Central.com (Importing CCF Files and Discrete IR Commands) ................................................ 33

ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (CREATING RS232 COMMAND PALETTE FILES) ............................................... 35

ENTERING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS ............................................................................................... 35

Using the RS232 Palette Editor.............................................................................................................. 35

Testing RS232 Command Strings...........................................................................................................36

CREATING AN RS232 PALETTE FILE ................................................................................................... 37

PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE GTL’S (CREATING MACRO’S) ................................................................... 38

SELECTING IR PALETTES FROM THE IR CODE LIBRARY ...................................................................... 38

SELECTING IR PALETTES ....................................................................................................................38

SELECTING RS232 COMMAND PALETTES............................................................................................ 38

ASSOCIATING COMMANDS TO GTL’S (DRAG AND DROP COMMANDS) ............................................... 38

Programming Sequences (Macros)......................................................................................................... 38

Timed Delays ........................................................................................................................................ 39

Repeat Commands.................................................................................................................................39

EDITING COMMANDS (IN THE MACRO COMMAND LIST WINDOW) ......................................................39

Delete.................................................................................................................................................... 39

Testing Commands Placed on the Virtual SPLCD.................................................................................. 39

TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT ........................................................................................................................ 40

SECTION 5: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING............................................................................. 41

RC68+ IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER..................................................................................................... 41

PROGRAMMING RC68+ TRIGGERED SEQUENCES ................................................................................ 41

TEACHING RC68+ TRIGGER COMMANDS TO A UNIVERSAL REMOTE ...................................................42

PROGRAMMING THE URC-2B/P FOR USE WITH SPLCD RC68+ TRIGGERED SEQUENCES ................... 42

RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR................................................................................................................................43

PROGRAMMING IR COMMANDS AND SEQUENCES ............................................................................... 44

Selecting IR Palettes from the IR Code Library...................................................................................... 44

Selecting IR Palettes.............................................................................................................................. 44

Associating RS232 Commands with IR Control Codes........................................................................... 44

Testing Commands in the RS2322 Input Translator................................................................................ 45

SENSE TRIGGER MACRO’S ................................................................................................................................. 45

PROGRAMMING OF SENSE INPUT ......................................................................................................... 45

INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT................................................................................................... 45

ASSIGNING BANK TRACK CODES TO SOURCE GTL’S ................................................................................. 46

FIRMWARE UPGRADES....................................................................................................................................... 47

DOWNLOADING FIRMWARE FILES FROM THE WEB.............................................................................. 47

FIRMWARE UPGRADE..........................................................................................................................48

SECTION 6: OPTIONS SETTINGS ............................................................................................. 49

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RC68 CODE GROUP...............................................................................................................................................49

BANK TRACK CODE GROUP...............................................................................................................................50

STATUS LED SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 50

STATUS LINE ROLE SETTING ............................................................................................................................ 50

INPUT ................................................................................................................................................. 50

OUTPUT ........................................................................................................................................... 51

BACKLIGHT CONTROL....................................................................................................................................... 51

DISPLAY ORIENTATION...................................................................................................................................... 51

UP ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

DOWN ................................................................................................................................................ 51

RS232 SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................... 52

Baud Rate, Data Bits, Stop Bits amd Parity Settings................................................................................52

Process RS232 Input ..............................................................................................................................52

SECTION 7: APPENDIX............................................................................................................... 53

INTERFACING SPLCD WITH MRC44 & MRC88 (IR CONTROL).........................................................................53

PROGRAMMING SPLCD FOR USE WITH MRC44 (ZONE CONTROL)...................................................... 53

PROGRAMMING SPLCD FOR USE WITH MRC88 (ZONE CONTROL)...................................................... 54

SMARTPAD LCD 6.4” VIDEO: VIDEO CONNECTION & PROGRAMMING......................................................56

TRANSPARENT BUTTON OVERLAY: FEATURES & PROGRAMMING .......................................................57

MRC88 EMULATION MODE: FEATURE DESCRIPTION & PROGRAMMING............................................. 60

MRC88 OBJECT PROGRAMMING: ADDING VOLUME BAR, STATUS BAR ETC…....................................62

CONFIGURING SPLCD IN DRAGON DROP-IR SPLCD: ........................................................................ 63

IMPORTING CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS: ..........................................................................................................64

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Section 1: General Information & Features

GENERAL INFORMATION

The SmartPad LCD series of touch-screen panels is Xantech’s latest generation of the SmartPad Keypad.

The SmartPad LCD series consists of four, interactiv e, touch-screen panel keypads – a 3.9”, a 5.7” and a 6.4” diagonal color graphic keypad as well as a 6.4” diagonal video keypad. All functionality and screen graphics are fully programmable using Dragon Drop-IR™ software. The programming interface is via the RS232 or USB ports located conveniently behind the detachable faceplate on the front of the unit. All Keypads come with a built-in extensive IR code library as well as the ability to learn IR codes via the Learning Eye located on front of the unit.

As with the previous models of SmartPad keypads, these new touch-screen panel keypads are designed to be stand-alone controllers with the ability to output IR commands onto the standard Xantech four-wire IR bus as well as receive (and pass-through) IR commands via the built-in IR receiver. These new touch-screen panels also have the ability to receive and transmit RS232 commands for a wide range of control options. This keypad is also directly compatible with Xantech’s MRC88 products for seamless integration with the Whole-house

Audio Video Entertainment system.

The SmartPad LCD™ Touch-Screen Panel Keypad includes the following components:

• One SmartPad LCD Touch-Screen Panel

• One DB9 RS232 programming cable to connect (Part No. 05913410)

• One USB programming cable

• One front panel designer Bezel (white)

• Keypad Installation Kit which includes the keypad panel back-box enclosure, an installation template (Part

No. 09590255), 4 back-box mounting clips and touch-panel mounting screws

• CD-ROM Disc contains the Dragon Drop-IR software (Part No. 03900785-01)

• SmartPad LCD™ Installation Instructions (Part No. 08901480)

• Two-4 conductor WECO connector plugs (Part No. 05997400)

• One-2 conductor WECO connector plug

• 4 Keypad jumpers (for Zone Termination, Keypad Address and IR Sensor Enable)

Optional Accessories:

• Optional front panel Designer Bezels:

- Brown

- Black

- Almond

- Bronze

- Gold

• RS422232 Converter (used for bi-directional RS232 communication between SmartPad LCD and other RS232 devices

• External IR Receivers 480-00 Dinky Link™ Series IR Receivers 490-90 Plasma Friendly Micro Link™ Series IR Receivers 780-90 Plasma Friendly J-Box Series IR Receiver 291 Series Hidden Link™ IR Receiv ers

Note: For a complete list of accessories and Part No.’s, please see the Appendix in the Main SPLCD manual

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The SmartPad LCD is a complete control system in a single box – meaning, no extra controller box is necessary. Simply connecting a power supply and connecting the SmartPad LCD outputs to any standard Xantech IR bus, makes a complete IR Repeater System. By adding the optional RS422/232 converter, you now can literally control almost any Audio Video or Home Automation component. The SPLCD is also directly compatible with the MRC-88 Whole-house Audio Video Entertainment System.

SmartPad LCD is easily programmed with DragonDrop-IR Software via an RS232 or USB Port (Program cables and software included). DragSPLCD is used to graphically design your screens and assign IR and/or RS232 Macros. An internal IR Library is also included for ease of programming.

The SmartPad LCD can be wired into numerous simultaneous application configurations such as outlined below in Figure 1.

Alarm Keypad

AV Receiver

Sense Trigger Input for Macro Event Activation

VCR

IR Connecting BlockIR Connecting Block

Satellite Receiver

External IR Bus

Input

Plasma-Friendly

IR Receiver

Bi-Directional RS422/232 Control over CAT5

PC, Lighting Control, HVAC or other RS232 controlled device

Xantech IR Bus

Built In IR Receiver

Direct RS485 Control of MRC88 over CAT5

MRC88

POWER

EIGHT ZONE - EIGHT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER

Hand Held

Remote

Figure 1 - System Block Diagram

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SmartPad LCD FEATURES

 LCD Touch Screen Interface: Allows for use of GTL’s (Graphical Touch Link). Colorful graphical

representation of functional buttons for touch control of IR and RS232 controlled devices

 Upper and Lower Viewing Angles: Software Programmable for exact viewing placement

 Programmable Backlight Control: Selectable Time-Out for LCD backlight

 Standard Xantech IR Bus Output: Allows for easy interface to existing IR networks

 Internal IR Code Library: Built in IR Code Library. Contains all Major Brand Component IR commands. No

need to ‘learn’ commands.

 IR Learning: IR commands can be learned from external hand-held remotes through the SmartPad LCD’s

built-in IR learning eye to add to the SPLCD’s built-in IR code library.

 Macros: can be built using IR, RS232, repeat or delay commands and associated with a specific button or

event triggered by a keypad button press, an RC68+ IR code, an MRC88 compatible keypad command, control sense status, or by RS232. Up to 40 IR commands can be issued in a single Macro.

 IR Receiver: Broad-band IR Receiver for pass through of IR commands from Hand-Held IR Remotes

 TalkBack / Status LED: LED indicates presence of IR and/or programmable STATUS indication of Zone or

other user defined power on/off indicator.

 RC68+ IR Trigger Sequencer: Trigger IR and/or RS232 Macros via RC68+ IR command received at the

built-in IR Receiver

 Status Input: Trigger IR and/or RS232 Macros with a voltage between 5-30VDC

 Status Output: Send a 12VDC output voltage to trigger the on/off state of another device or indicator

 Serial IO: RS232 control over an RS422 line for RS232 control of remotely located RS232 controlled

devices (Require optional RS422232 adapter).

 MRC88 Plug-N-Play: Direct connect to standard Keypad Input of MRC88CTL for full zone control

 RS232 Com/USB Com Programming Ports: Communication Programming Ports located on the front

panel of the SPLCD under the bezel, used to program the system using Dragon Drop-IR™ Software

 Emitter Output: Local Emitter port on rear of SPLCD

 Full Motion Video Input (SPLCD64V only): NTSC/PAL composite video input for full motion video display

on PIP display or full screen

 Firmware Upgradeable for ‘Future Proof’ Technology: Upgradeable via RS232 Com Port or USB

programming. Firmware upgrades available for easy download by following LINK’s within Dragon Drop-IR Software

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SmartPad LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS

Figure 2a – SmartPad LCD™ Model SPLCD39G – Front Panel Features and Functions

Figure 2b – SmartPad LCD™ Model SPLCD57G – Front Panel Features and Functions

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Figure 2c – SmartPad LCD™ Model SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V– Front Panel Features and Functions

SPLCD FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS:

1. LCD Touch Screen. Displays Graphical Touch Links (GTL’s) for touch initiation of IR and RS232

Macro’s.

2. IR Receiver. Receiv es IR from hand-held remotes to control IR dev ices connected to the SPLCD

panel and to trigger IR and/or RS232 macros when RC68+ IR commands are received. WideBandwidth IR Receiver. Excepts IR with carrier frequencies within the range of 32kHz and 75kHz.

3. IR Talkback and Status LED Indicator.

• Flashing LED – Indicates presence of IR at internal IR receiver or External IR input

• Steady Green LED – Indicates Status Line is High either Input or Output

• Blinking LED (During Project Download)– Indicates a Base Unit Transfer is in progress

4. IR Sensitivity Adjustment. Carefully adjust for background light level to prevent false triggering of the

IR circuits. Slowly turn counter-clockwise to reduce sensitivity.

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5. IR Learning Eye. The IR Eye on the MRC88 Controller front panel allows teaching IR Codes to Dragon Drop-IR™ via the Control Amp when connected to a PC ‘s com port.

6. IR Learning Eye LED. Brightness indicates strength of Teaching remote to SPLCD IR Learning sensor

7. RS232 Com Port. 3 Pin Header. Used to program the SmartPad LCD from a PC using Dragon Drop-

IR™ Software and for Firmware Upgrades.

8. RESET Button. Depressing button with blunt object will recycle SPLCD to initial POWER ON state

9. USB Com Port. Used to program the SmartPad LCD from a PC using Dragon Drop-IR™ Software and

for Firmware Upgrades.

10. LCD Backlight Adjustment. Adjusts brightness of LCD backlight. Slowly turn counter-clockwise to reduce brightness.

11. LCD Contrast Control. Adjusts Contrast of SPLCD screen. Slowly turn clockwise to increase contrast of images on LCD screen.

12. Bezel Mounting Clips (4). Guide clips for mounting Front Bezel onto SPLCD Display

SPLCD

SMARTPAD LCD GRAPHIC TOUCHPANEL

+12V OUT TO EXPANSION

CONTROLLER EXPANSION

IR OUT

GND

IR IN ZONE

TERMINATION

+16V IN ONLY

GND

STATUS

IR BUS

CAUTION: SPLCD ONLY! DO NOT CONNECT 12V DEVICE

IR BUS

SERIAL

IR RECEIVER ENABLE

+12V OUT

GND

IR IN

IR RECEIVER

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Figure 3 – SmartPad LCD – Rear Panel Connections and Functions

(Model SPLCD57G Displayed)

SPLCD REAR PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS:

13. Controller Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Connects Keypad to zone keypad input on MRC88 Controller via CAT5 cable.

14. Expansion Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Allows keypad to be daisy chained to another keypad for multiple

control locations within a zone. Up to 4 keypads are supported per zone.

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15. 12V Out to Expansion: This jumper should be installed when connecting the Expansion port to another MRC88 Keypad.

16. Zone Termination. Jumper. Do not remove jumper if there is only one keypad in a zone. If there is more then one keypad in a zone, remove from all but the last keypad in the daisy chain configuration.

17. IR Receiver Enable. Jumper. Enables IR sensor on Keypad. Remove when using an external IR receiver or if experiencing IR interference from external sources (Plasma, LCD, Fluorescent lights, Sunlight etc…)

18. IR In-Zone. 2-Terminal WECO style socket - Zone IR out for local ‘In-Zone’ emitter out. Used for IR control of equipment in the same location as the SPLCD. Output equivalent to that of Xantech Amplified Connecting blocks. 100mA peak output. Connect directly to Emitter or to Xantech Connecting Blocks (789-44 or 791-44).

19. Power Input & IR Output Terminal:

a. +16VDC: For connection from 16VDC SPLCD Power Supply (Models SPLCDPS1 &

SPLCDPS4) b. GND: Power Supply and IR GND connection c. STATUS: 5-30VDC Status Input for Macro Trigger or LED power Indication from remote

device or 12VDC STATUS output from SPLCD to remote device. (Use Dragon Drop-

IR to configure terminal as a Status Input or Status Output). d. IR BUS: IR Output from SPLCD to be connected to Xantech Connecting Blocks (i.e. 789-44,

791-44, CB60 etc.)

20. External IR Input. 4-Terminal WECO style socket – Allows connection of other Xantech IR Receivers and/or Keypads to be used in conjunction with the SPLCD. RC68+ commands received here can trigger internal IR and/or RS232 Macro’s to be outputted on IR BUS terminal and/or Serial RJ45 terminal.

21. SERIAL: This is a bi-directional RS422 Serial port that can be run up to 4000ft (1.2KM) to communicate with a remote RS232 device. This uses a standard CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors on both sides. The RS422232 converter and a 12VDC Power Supply (both sold separately) are required

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Section 2: Installation & Connections

INSTALLATION

BACK BOX MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

All four models of the SPLCD Touch Panel are to be mounted into its corresponding junction box (included). No screws are necessary for affixing this junction box into drywall, lath & plaster, button board or other surfaces covering a hollow wall. This wall needs to be at least 3.5” (8.9cm) deep.

A Mounting Template Wall-Cutout is included for precise hole dimensions. There are three models, one for each display size (3.9”, 5.7” and 6.4”).

NOTE: The mounting hole size is critical as there is a +0.00” inch tolerance for this cutout. It is imperative that the provided mounting template be used to assure proper hole size. Check the table below to be sure you are using the proper Mounting Wall-Cutout Template.

SPLCD Model # Mounting Template Part No.

SPLCD39G 08187158 SPLCD57G 08187156 SPLCD64G 08187157 SPLCD64V 08187157

CUT OUT

Figure 4 – Back Box Mounting Wall-Cutout Template

Please follow the instructions that follow closely:

1. Place the mounting template on the wall as shown in Figure 4 above.

2. Make sure the Template is level and gently secure to the wall using a hammer

3. Using a hole saw or other cutting tool, carefully cut along the inner guide lines of the Mounting Template as shown in Figure 5 below.

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CUTTING TOOL

WALL

CUT-OUT WALL TEMPLATE

Figure 5 – Cutting Mounting Hole

4. After the four areas are cut out, remove the Cutting-Hole Template and carefully remove the four areas that remain attached. Clean the area of any loose pieces still making sure not to enlarge the hole past the recommended dimensions.

5. Remove the appropriate hole-knockouts on the back box to allow for wiring of the SPLCD display.

Cable Access Punch-Outs

Figure 6 – Back Box Cable Access Point (Back-Box Rear View)

6. Bring cable through wall and desired punch-out access hole in the Back Box.

7. Insert Back Box into the wall and carefully hold in evenly place as to not allow it to fall into the wall.

8. Insert the Mounting Clip into SLOT ‘A’ and ‘B’ as shown in Detail ‘A’ of Figure 7.

9. Push the Clip with your thumb in the direction of the arrow. The back of the clip should move down into

SLOT ‘B’.

Note: If more pressure is needed, use a screw driver as shown in Detail ‘B’ of Figure 7

10. Repeat for all four clips. A rear view of the Back Box with clips installed is shown below.

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STEP 9

Push Clip with thumb in direction

STEP 8

of arrow. Back of clip should move down into SLOT B. If more pressure is needed, use a screw driver as in DETAIL B

DETAIL A

STEP 10

MOUNTING CLIPS

BACK BOX

Detail B

SCREW DRIVER

WALL

TAB OF CLIP

Figure 7 – Installing Back Box Mounting Clips

SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The SmartPad LCD can be interfaced in numerous fashions; Standard Xantech IR Bus, RS232, Direct Connect to MRC88, External IR Input, and Local IR (Emitter Output). The following sections below address each of these wiring configurations.

OWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING:

P (Figure 3-19)

A 4-Termianl WECO connector is provided with the SPLCD for the +16VDC, GND, STATUS, and IR OUT connections. For convenience of wiring, it is recommended that the Power Supply and IR Connecting Block be placed at the same location although this is not required. If placed in the same location, 4-Conductor 18AWG is recommended for ease of wiring.

Power Supply Wiring:

The SmartPad LCD series requires a 16VDC Power Supply (Xantech Model #SPLCDPS1).

This is a 16VDC Power Supply @ 1.5A and is sufficient for providing power for one SPLCD unit.

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Connect the 2.1mm Coaxial plug of the power supply into the 16VDC input of SPLCD Connecting Block (Model #SPLCDCB10).

IR Wiring:

Wire 4-Conductor 18AWG from the SPLCD’s IR OUT, GND, STATUS (optional) and +16VDC terminals back to the appropriate terminals of the SPLCD Connecting Block. See Figure 8 for wiring examples.

SPLCDPS1

16VDC Power Supply (To Un-Switched AC Outlet)

SPLCD-CB

Amplified Connecting Block

16 VDC

Satellite Receiver

283M

Emitter

SPLCD

+16 VDC

RCVR

GND

STATUS

IR IN

SPLCD-CB

AMPLIFIED

CONNECTING BLOCK

+12 VDC OUT

GND

STATUS

IR IN

ONLY

EMITTERS

VCR

Receiver

283M

Mouse Emitter

283M

Blink-IR

Emitter

Figure 8 – Power Supply and IR Output Wiring (Model # SPLCD CB Shown)

Caution: Remember, the STATUS output can be either an Input (5-30VDC from remote device) to

trigger a Macro within the SPLCD give LED indication of a unit or Zones power status, or it can be an OUTPUT (+12VDC from the SPLCD) to trigger some other external device. This is important to note before STATUS wiring is made between the SPLCD and the other device. DO NOT CONNECT AN OUTPUT TO ANOTHER DEVICES OUTPUT!

XTERNAL IR INPUT WIRING:

E (Figure 3 – 20)

A 4-Terminal WECO connector is provided for convenient wiring of external IR Receivers (780-90, 291-10, 490-90, etc…) to the SPLCD display. IR commands received here will be rebroadcast and passed out the Xantech IR Bus of the SPLCD (Fig. 3 – 19). RC68+ commands received here (of the proper Code Group) can trigger internal IR or RS232 Macros programmed into the SPLCD display.

• +12VDC Output: This is a voltage regulated +12VDC output signal derived internal to the SPLCD unit from the 16VDC supply voltage. Use this output to power the external IR Receiver. The 12VDC output can power a load of up to 100mA maximum (80mA effectiv e load).

Caution: This is a 12VDC OUTPUT only. Do not connect a 12V power source to this point. This is

only an OUTPUT to power an external IR Receiver.

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• GND: Both GND terminals are internally connected to the same point and represent Chassis Ground of the unit. Use either terminal to the GND of the external IR Receiv er.

• IR Input: Connect to IR Output of an IR Receiver such as the 4such as the 490-90, 291-10, 480-80 or other.

Use 3-Conductor 18-24AWG wire (4-Conductor if using the STATUS line). Gauge varies by wire run distance. See Figure 9 for wiring examples.

IR OUT

GND STAT US +12VDC

780-90 Plasma-Friendly IR Receiver

Figure 9 – External IR Input Wiring

MRC C

ONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING:

(Figure 3 – 13/14)

These RJ45 ports are used for interfacing the SmartPad LCD unit directly to the MRC Controller and/or Expansion MRC Keypads. The SPLCD can interface to the MRC Products in two fashions via this connection:

1. Via IR along the dedicated IR lines of the MRC’s CAT5 connection (Pins 4 & 5) (MRC88 & MRC44)

2. Direct to the MRC88 processor via the internal RS485 communication lines (Future Feature)

Controller:

This port is used to connect the SPLCD either directly to the MRC88 Controller or to an existing MRC88 Keypad’s Expansion port. Connect using CAT5 cable terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors (using the EIA/TIA 568B standard) from the MRC88 Controller/Amplifier (Zone Keypad Connection located on the rear of the unit) into the RJ45 connector marked “Controller” on the rear of the SPLCD keypad. Note: When the SPLCD is the last Keypad connected in line with the MRC88, the Zone Termination

Jumper (Figure 3 – 16) needs to be installed.

Caution:

destroy the MRC Keypad and/or the SPLCD Display! Be sure to test cable for proper connections before

making connections.

Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along this cable! Incorrect wiring on this cable can

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Expansion:

This port is used to connect the SPLCD to an additional MRC88 Keypad. Connect using CAT5 cable terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors (using the EIA/TIA 568B standard) from the EXPANSION connector (Figure 3 – 14) on the rear of the SPLCD Display into the RJ45 connector marked “Controller” on the rear of the MRC88 keypad.

Note: The Zone Termination Jumper (Figure 3 – 16) needs to be removed in this configuration and the 12V

Out to Expansion jumper (Figure 3 – 15) needs to be installed.

ERIAL RS422/232 PORT WIRING:

S (Figure 3 – 21)

This is a bi-directional RS422 port that can be run up to 4000ft. (1.2KM) to communicate with a remote RS232 device. Use CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors. The RS422232 converter (sold separately) and a 12VDC Power Supply are required located at the remote location within 30ft of the RS232 device to be controlled. Note: Null Modem Adaptor may be necessary for proper communication. Please consult manufactures specification of device being controlled.

DB9 Pin Out Function

2 3 5

Rx Tx

GND

RS422232 DB9 Pin Out

N ZONE:

IR I (Figure 3 – 18)

To wire local emitters in-the-zone (emitters used to control components in the same general area as the SmartPad LCD), wire the IR OUT and GND terminals on the rear of the SPLCD Display to the IR (white stripe) and GND of the emitter cable. To control numerous components in the same area, wire these terminals to an amplified connecting block (Xantech Model 791-44) using 18-20AW G 2-conductor cable. A 2-conductor screw-type removable connector is provided. Note: IR In Zone port is an MRC88 feature. This is active only when enabled in the MRC88 DragMRC Software.

DB9 IO for local Control of RS232 Devices (i.e. Projector, Lighting Control Systems, PC Control etc.)

CAT5 Wire To MRC88 or MRC44 Control Input (MRC88 Full Duplex Communication)

odel RS422232

Xantech M

RS422 to RS232 Convertor

CAT5 Wire Up to 4000

(Terminate in RJ45)

Requires 12VDC Power Supply (Xantech Model 781RG)

Figure 10 – Interfacing to MRC and Serial Control

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INSTALLING SPLCD INTO BACK-BOX

Note: The SmartPad LCD can be programmed for Upper or Lower viewing angles. Depending upon

which viewing angle the display was programmed for, effects the orientation of the display in the back box. Displays programmed for Upper viewing angle need to be installed with the IR Receiver PCA located on the right side and displays programmed for Lower viewing angle need to be installed with the IR Receiver PCA located on the left side. (see Figures 3a, 3b & 3c)

1. Pull all wires through the wire-access hole in the Back Box leaving slack for strain-relief and connect to appropriate ports on rear of the SPLCD Display.

2. Insert SPLCD into Back Box oriented according to desired viewing angle so that the unit is flush within the Back Box.

3. Secure with four 6-32x¼” screws (Part No. 103497). Note: Do not completely tighten screws.

4. Make sure display is level within the box and finish tightening screws. Be sure not to over-tighten.

5. Install front Bezel making sure all four tabs are properly aligned and inserted into their corresponding Bezel Mounting Clips. (See Figure – 11 Detail A)

6. Push Bezel gently into mounting clips until flush with the wall making sure side tabs go through slots on metal bracket.

Detail A

Side View

STEP 3

6-32x¼ Screws

MOUNTING CLIP

STEP 5

BEZEL TAB

Figure 11 – Installing SPLCD into Back Box

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Section 3: Maintenance & Calibration

CALIBRATION

TOUCH SENSE CALIBRATION

The accuracy of triggering a Hot-Spot associated to a GTL (Graphical Touch-Link) can be calibrated using the enclosed Calibration Stylus (Part No. XXXX).

Note: Beta Units will not come with Stylus. Please use and PDA stylus or other similarly sized blunt pointing device for the following.

To enter Calibration Mode:

1. Power ON the SPLCD and allow to boot

2. W ith the backlight out, press and hold any area of the Touch Screen display with your finger. If the display is active (i.e. backlight ON), simply press and hold an area without an active GTL.

3. While keeping contact on the screen with your finger, gently depress the RESET button (Figure 3 –

8) of the display with the enclosed stylus.

4. Keep pressure on the screen while the SPLCD is rebooting. After approximately 3 seconds, the backlight will illuminate.

5. Release the screen and a black ‘dot’ should appear on the side opposite the built in IR Receiver.

6. With the stylus, touch the center of the ‘dot’ and release.

7. Another calibration ‘dot will appear towards the middle of the screen. Again, touch the center of the ‘dot’ and release. One more calibration ‘dot’ will appear. Repeat as above. (There a total of three calibration points).

After the third calibration point, you can test the accuracy of the calibration. Simply touch anywhere on the screen and a ‘dot’ will appear in that touched location. If the ‘dot’ appears far from the ‘touch-point’ location, repeat steps 3 thru 8.

Exiting Calibration Mode:

After 10 seconds of no activ ity, the SPLCD will automatically return to normal operation.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

The SPLCD should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth such as that used for eye-glass cleaner. No liquid cleanser is should be used directly on the display. If the unit is powered OFF, gently wipe the face of the display so no fingerprints or dust can be seen.

If the unit is powered ON (active), simply press and hold an area of the SPLCD Display with no activ e GTL’s. While holding this area, gently wipe the rest of the display as noted above.

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