Xantech SPLCD64G, SPLCD64V, SPLCD39G Installation & Programming Manual

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INSTALLATION & PROGRAMMING MANUAL

SMARTPAD LCD™

TOUCH-SCREEN PANEL CONTROLLER

Models SPLCD39G, SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V

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 triangl e, 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 a re, however, some installation and operation precautions, which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating 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 basement, or near a swimming 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 cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive 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 appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block 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 appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (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 appliance.

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 – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

14. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from 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. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The 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 user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. 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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION & FEATURES ....................................................... 7

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 7

Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 7

SYSTEM OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 8

SMARTPAD LCD FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 9

SMARTPAD LCD PANEL AND FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS......................................................................... 10

SPLCD Front Panel Features and Connections:........................................................................................... 11

SPLCD Rear Panel Features and Connections ............................................................................................ 12

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & CONNECTIONS ............................................................... 14

INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 14

Back Box Mounting Instructions .................................................................................................................... 14

SPLCD POWER SUPPLY AND INPUT/OUTPUT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS................................................. 16

POWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING................................................... 16

Power Supply Wiring..................................................................................................................................17

IR Wiring.....................................................................................................................................................17

External IR Input Wiring..............................................................................................................................18

MRC CONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING............................................................................ 19

Controller Terminal.....................................................................................................................................19

Expansion Terminal....................................................................................................................................19

Serial RS422/232 Port Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 20

IR In Zone...................................................................................................................................................21

Installing THE SPLCD INto THE Back-Box................................................................................................ 22

Viewing Angle.............................................................................................................................................22

SECTION 3: MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION ................................................................. 23

CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................................................. 23

TOUCH SENSE CALIBRATION................................................................................................................... 23

MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................ 23

Cleaning......................................................................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 4: PROGRAMMING THE SMARTPAD LCD™ ................................................... 24

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ SOFTWARE ........................................ 24

UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................. 24

Included Hardware & Software Items............................................................................................................ 24

Connecting The SmartPad LCD™ to The PC............................................................................................... 24

DB9 Serial Connection...............................................................................................................................24

USB Serial Connection...............................................................................................................................24

Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Starting Universal Dragon Drop-ir™ Software............................................................................................... 25

Serial Port Selection...................................................................................................................................25

Configuring USB Port.................................................................................................................................26

Selecting the Proper Com Port...................................................................................................................26

Verifying COM PORT Communication.......................................................................................................... 26

Who Am I....................................................................................................................................................26

SPLCD FIRMWARE UPGRADE................................................................................................................... 27

Downloading Firmware Files From The Web.............................................................................................27

Upgrading the SPLCD Firmware................................................................................................................27

Firmware Download Interruption................................................................................................................28

GLOBAL PREFERENCES............................................................................................................................ 28

General.......................................................................................................................................................28

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Serial...........................................................................................................................................................28

SPLCD / XTR39..........................................................................................................................................28

STARTING A NEW SPLCD PROJECT............................................................................................................ 29

Blank Project..................................................................................................................................................29

Default Project (MRC88.................................................................................................................................29

AutoBuild Wizard............................................................................................................................................30

CREATING THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) .............................................................................. 33

MANAGING THE WORKSPACE ..................................................................................................................34

Choosing A Style............................................................................................................................................35

Backgrounds...............................................................................................................................................35

Building a Page (Working with GTL’s)...........................................................................................................36

Placing Source GTL’s.................................................................................................................................36

Home Page.................................................................................................................................................36

Placing Function Button GTL’s...................................................................................................................37

EDITING GTL PROPERTIES ........................................................................................................................37

EDIT/GRAPHICS TAB...................................................................................................................................38

Image 1/Image 2.........................................................................................................................................38

Size Image to Text......................................................................................................................................38

Original Size................................................................................................................................................38

BUTTON ........................................................................................................................................................38

Name ..........................................................................................................................................................38

Size.............................................................................................................................................................38

Resizable....................................................................................................................................................38

Locked ........................................................................................................................................................38

Caption On All Images................................................................................................................................39

Bank Tracking.............................................................................................................................................39

Keywords....................................................................................................................................................39

IMAGE............................................................................................................................................................39

Caption........................................................................................................................................................39

Font.............................................................................................................................................................39

INSERTING LABELS ....................................................................................................................................40

INSERTING ADDITIONAL PAGES FOR A SINGLE SOURCE ...................................................................41

Insert a New Page ......................................................................................................................................41

Return to Previous Page.............................................................................................................................41

IMPORTING AND EXPORTING SPLCD PAGES.........................................................................................42

Exporting SPLCD Pages ............................................................................................................................42

Importing SPLCD Pages.............................................................................................................................42

LEARNING IR COMMANDS (CREATING PALETTE FILES) .........................................................................43

Built-In IR Code Library..................................................................................................................................43

TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE IR LIBRARY..........................................................................................44

IMPORTING XANTECH LEGACY IR PALETTE FILES............................................................................... 45

Learning IR Commands (XIR2) ...................................................................................................................45

Finding the Optimal Positioning of the Teaching Remote ..........................................................................45

Using the Palette Editor..............................................................................................................................46

EDITING FUNCTION NAMES IN THE PALETTE EDITOR..........................................................................47

To Rename an Existing Function................................................................................................................47

To Add a New Function ..............................................................................................................................47

TESTING IR COMMANDS IN THE PALETTE EDITOR ...............................................................................47

IR Command groups....................................................................................................................................47

EDITING Brand, Component, and Function Lists.....................................................................................48

Adding Brands ............................................................................................................................................48

Adding Components and Functions............................................................................................................48

GETTING SOURCE COMMANDS FROM THE INTERNET.........................................................................49

Xantech.com...............................................................................................................................................49

Importing Discrete IR Hex Codes...............................................................................................................49

ENTERING RS232 COMMANDS (CREATING RS232 COMMAND PALETTE FILES).................................. 50

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ENTERING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS................................................................................................... 51

TESTING RS232 COMMAND STRINGS...................................................................................................... 52

Using PC Test ............................................................................................................................................52

Using SPLCD Test .....................................................................................................................................52

RS232 COMMAND GROUPS....................................................................................................................... 52

PLACING COMMANDS ONTO THE GTL’S (CREATING MACROS) ............................................................ 53

SELECTING IR AND RS232 COMMAND GROUPS FROM THE PALETTE EDITOR................................ 54

Associating Commands To GTL’s (Drag And Drop Commands).................................................................. 54

Auto-Fill IR Commands ..............................................................................................................................54

Manually Associating IR Commands to GTL’s...........................................................................................54

Programming Sequences (Macros)............................................................................................................55

Timed Delays..............................................................................................................................................55

Repeat Commands.....................................................................................................................................55

Delete A Command From the Command List............................................................................................ 56

Testing Commands Placed on the Virtual SPLCD.....................................................................................56

TRANSFERRING THE PROJECT................................................................................................................ 57

SAVING THE PROJECT............................................................................................................................... 57

Save Project...............................................................................................................................................57

Save Project As..........................................................................................................................................57

File Size......................................................................................................................................................57

Project Transfer Interruption....................................................................................................................... 57

SECTION 5: ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ....................................................................... 59

RC68 IR CODE TRIGGERED SEQUENCER .................................................................................................. 59

Programming RC68 Triggered Sequences ................................................................................................... 59

Teaching RC68 Trigger Commands to a Universal Remote......................................................................... 60

Programming the URC-2B/P for Use With SPLCD RC68 Triggered Sequences......................................... 60

RS232 INPUT TRANSLATOR ......................................................................................................................... 61

Programming IR Commands and Sequences............................................................................................... 62

Selecting IR Command Groups from the IR Code Library.........................................................................62

Associating RS232 Commands with IR Commands..................................................................................62

Testing Commands in the RS2322 Input Translator..................................................................................63

SENSE TRIGGER MACROS ........................................................................................................................... 63

Programming The Sense Input...................................................................................................................... 64

INTELLIGENT POWER MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................ 64

Programming Intelligent Power Management ............................................................................................... 64

ASSIGNING BANK TRACK CODES TO SOURCE GTL’S............................................................................. 65

Programming Bank Track Codes .................................................................................................................. 65

SECTION 6: OPTIONS SETTINGS...................................................................................... 66

RC68 CODE GROUP ....................................................................................................................................... 66

BANK TRACK CODE GROUP ........................................................................................................................ 67

TRACK LED SETTING..................................................................................................................................... 67

LINE INPUT ROLE SETTING .......................................................................................................................... 67

Input............................................................................................................................................................... 68

Output............................................................................................................................................................ 68

BACKLIGHT SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................. 68

DISPLAY ORIENTATION................................................................................................................................. 68

RS232 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 69

RS232 Port Default Settings.......................................................................................................................... 70

RS232 Port Router Settings .......................................................................................................................... 70

SECTION 7: APPENDIX ...................................................................................................... 71

INTERFACING SPLCD WITH MRC44 (IR CONTROL) & MRC88 (MRC88 EMULATION)............................ 71

MRC88 EMULATION MODE: FEATURE DESCRIPTION & PROGRAMMING ............................................. 71

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SPLCD/MRC88 EMULATION MODE ...........................................................................................................71

Connecting the SPLCD to the MRC88 Controller.......................................................................................71

Configuring Dragon Drop SPLCD for MRC88 Emulation Mode.................................................................71

Programming SPLCD for MRC88 Functionality .........................................................................................72

Placing MRC88 Objects on the SPLCD......................................................................................................73

MRC88 OBJECT PROGRAMMING: ADDING VOLUME BAR, STATUS BAR ETC… .................................. 74

TRANSPARENT GTL’S AND MRC88 EMULATION....................................................................................74

MRC88 PRESET VOLUME LEVEL PROGRAMMING .................................................................................74

SPLCD / MRC88 PRESET VOLUME LEVEL PROGRAMMING.................................................................. 75

Placing the Volume Bar..............................................................................................................................75

Creating Transparent GTL’s over a Volume Bar........................................................................................75

Assigning the Proper RC68 IR Codes to the Transparent GTL’s...............................................................76

Programming SPLCD for use with MRC44 (Zone Control)......................................................................77

SPLCD 64V VIDEO CONNECTIONS & PROGRAMMING.............................................................................. 79

Checking Firmware Version...........................................................................................................................79

Video Bracket Sub-Assembly.........................................................................................................................80

Video Connections.........................................................................................................................................80

Picture-In-Picture Mode (PiP) ........................................................................................................................80

Enabling Full-Screen Video Mode .................................................................................................................81

Return to PiP Mode........................................................................................................................................81

TRANSPARENT BUTTON OVERLAY: FEATURES & PROGRAMMING...................................................... 81

TRANSPARENT BUTTON GTL OVERLAY FEATURE ............................................................................... 81

Placing Transparent Button GTL’s in Full Screen Video Mode..................................................................81

Transparent Button GTL and Music Server Integration..............................................................................82

CUSTOM BACKGROUNDS AND TRANSPARENT GTL’S.........................................................................83

Importing Pictures as Custom Backgrounds ..............................................................................................83

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Section 1: General Information & Features

GENERAL INFORMATION

The SmartPad LCD series of Touchpanel Controllers is Xantech’s latest generation of the SmartPad Keypad. The SmartPad LCD Series consists of three, interactive, touchpanel keypads – a 3.9”, and a 6.4” diagonal color

graphic keypads as well as a 6.4” diagonal video keypad. All functionality and screen graphics are fully programmable using Xantech’s Universal Dragon™ software. The programming interface is via the RS232 or USB ports located conveniently behind the detachable faceplate on the front of the unit. All Models come with an extensive built-in 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 touchpanels 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 touchpanels also ha ve the ability to receive and transmit RS232 commands for a wide range of control options. This keypa d 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. 05913778)

• One USB programming cable (Part No. 05913660)

• 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 Universal Dragon Drop-IR Programming Software (Part No. 03501085-01)

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

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

• One-2 conductor WECO connector plug (Part No. 05996800)

• 4 Keypad jumpers for Zone Termination, Keypad Address and IR Sensor Enable (Part No. 06500135)

Power Supplies (not included, must be purchased separately)

• SPLCDPS1 Powers one SPLCD

• SPLCDPS4 Powers up to four SPLCDs

Optional Accessories

• Optional front panel Designer Bezels:

- Almond

- Black

- Brown

- Ivory

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

• RS2321X8 Eight Port Serial Router

• External IR Receivers

480 Dinky Link™ Series IR Receivers 490 Micro Link™ Series IR Receivers 780 J-Box Series IR Receiver 291 Hidden Link™ Series IR Receivers

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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 then connecting the SmartPad LCD outputs to any standard Xantech IR bus, makes a complete IR Repeater System. By adding the optional RS422232 converter, you can literally control almost any Audio Video or Home Automation component. The SmartPad LCD or SPLCD is also directly compatible with the MRC-88 Whole-house Audio Video Entertainment System.

SmartPad LCD is easily programmed with Xantech’s Universal Dragon Drop-IR Software via a RS232 or USB Port (Programming cables and software included). Universal Dragon is used to graphically design your scre ens 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 appli cation 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 Links). 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 SPLCD’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 (30kHz-100kHz) for pass through of IR commands from Hand-Held

IR Remotes

 Talk Back / 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 5-30V DC, 100mA.  Status Output: Send an output voltage to trigger the on/off state of another device or indicator. 12V DC @

100mA.

 Serial I/O: RS232 control over an RS422 line for RS232 control of remotely located RS232 controlled

devices (Requires optional RS422232 adapter).

 MRC88 Plug-N-Play: Direct connect to standard Keypad Input of MRC88CTL for full zon e 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 Universal Dragon™ Software

 Emitter Output: Local Emitter port on the SPLCD Rear Panel. Output from IR Bus & GND terminals, 12V

DC @100mA. (IR In Zone feature, MRC88 only)

 Full Motion Video Input (SPLCD64V only): NTSC/PAL composite video input for PiP or full screen, full

motion video display

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

Programming Port. Firmware upgrades available for easy download by following links within Universal Dragon Software (www.xantech.com/products/firmware.htm)

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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 SPLCD64G & SPLCD64V– Front Panel Features and Functions

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SPLCD FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS

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

2. IR Receiver. Receives IR from hand-held remotes to control IR devices connected to the SPLCD and

trigger IR and/or RS232 macros when RC68 IR commands are received. Wide-Bandwidth IR Receiver. Accepts IR commands with carrier frequencies between 32 kHz and 75 kHz.

3. IR Talkback and Status LED Indicator.

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

• Steady Green LED – Indicates Status Line is High, configured either as an Input or Output.

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

NOTE: The IR Talkback LED will also flash, blink or turn on constant when environmental IR light noise is present.

4. IR Sensitivity Adjustment. Carefully adjust for background light level to prevent false triggering of the IR circuits. Slowly turn clockwise to reduce sensitivity if positioned as shown in Figures 2a, 2b (Lower Viewing Angle, with the IR Receiver positioned on the left side), or counterclockwise if installed in the reverse position, (Upper Viewing Angle, with the IR Receiver positioned on the right side).

5. IR Learning Eye. The IR Learning Eye allows teaching IR Codes to Universal Dragon via the SPLCD when connected to a PC Com Port (Serial or USB).

6. IR Learning Eye LED. LED brightness indicates the strength of a teaching remote’s output to the SPLCD IR Learning sensor.

7. RS232 Com Port. 3 Pin Header. Connects the SPLCD to a PC running Universal Dragon Software for Programming and Firmware Upgrades. (Programming Cable Part No. 03972440)

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

9. USB Com Port. Connects the SmartPad LCD to a PC running Universal Dragon Software for Programmi ng and Firmware Upgrades.

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

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

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

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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 the SPLCD to a Zone Keypad Terminal on a MRC88 Controller via CAT5 cable.

14. Expansion Terminal. RJ45 Jack. Allows one SPLCD to be daisy chained to another for multiple control

locations within a zone. Up to 4 SPLCD’s are supported per zone. Can al so be daisy chained to MRC88KP or MRC88DJKP.

15. 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.

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

17. 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 (78944 or 791-44). This feature only works with MRC88 and must be enabled in Universal Dragon in the MRC88 Project/IR Loopback Enabled.

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18. Power Input & IR Output Terminal: a. +16VDC: For connection to 16VDC SPLCD Power Supply (Models SPLCDPS1 & SPLCDPS4) b. GND: Power Supply and IR GND connection c. STATUS: 5-30VDC, 100mA Status Input for Macro Trigger or LED power Indication from remote

device or 12VDC STATUS output from SPLCD to remote device. (Universal Dragon required to configure terminal as a Status Input or Status Output).

d. IR BUS Pin: IR Output from SPLCD connects to a Xantech Connecting Block (SPLCDCB100, 789-44,

791-44, CB60 etc.) Can drive a single emitter up to 2000’ on 18AWG.

19. 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 Macros to be output on the IR BUS Terminal and/or Serial RJ45 Terminal.

20. SERIAL: Bi-directional RS422 Serial Port can be run up to 4000ft (1.2KM) to communicate with a remote RS232 device (or up to eight RS232 devices using the Xantech RS2321X8). This port connects via standard CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors on both ends. The RS42 2232 converter and a 12VDC Power Supply (both sold separately) are required for RS232 control.

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Section 2: Installation & Connections

INSTALLATION

BACK BOX MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Each of the four models of SPLCD Touchpanel is mounted in a 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. The wall needs to be at least 3.5” (8.9cm) deep, (inside dimensi on).

A Mounting Wall-Cutout Template is included for precise hole dimensions. There are two models, one for each display size (3.9” 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 ta ble below to be sure you are using the proper Mounting Wall-Cutout Template.

SPLCD Model # Mounting Template Part No. Cutout Dimensions

SPLCD39G 08187158 5.50” X 6.50” SPLCD64G 08187157 7.63” X 9.49” SPLCD64V 08187157 7.63” X 9.49”

CUT OUT

Figure 4 – Back Box Mounting Wall-Cutout Template

To properly mount the SPLCD, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Place the Mounting Template on the wall surface 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 the Mounting Hole

4. After the four areas are cut out, remove the Mounting Template and carefully remove the four areas that remain attached. Clean the area of any loose pieces. Do 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.

Cable Access Punch-Outs

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

6. Pull all cables through the wall opening and desired punch-out hole in the Back Box.

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

8. Insert each Mounting Clip into Slot A while positioning the “T” shape of the Mounting Clip on the inside surface of the Back Box 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 Steps 8-9 for all four clips. A rear view of the Back Box with clips installed is shown below.

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 address each of these wiring configurations.

POWER SUPPLY & STANDARD XANTECH IR OUTPUT BUS WIRING (Figure 3- Item 18)

A 4-terminal 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 installed at the same location, typically the system head-end, although this is not required. If installed at the

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head-end, run 4-conductor 18AWG stranded, non-shielded wire to the SPLCD. If multiple SPLCD’s are being installed pull home-runs from each SPLCD location back to the head-end.

Power Supply Wiring

All models of SPLCD require a 16VDC Power Supply.

• Xantech Model# SPLCDPS1 is a 16VDC Power Supply @ 1.5A that can power for one SPLCD.

• Xantech Model# SPLCDPS4 is a 16V DC Power Supply @ 3.12A that can power up to four SPLCD’s.

Power Supply With a Connecting Block

1. Connect the 2.1mm coaxial plug of the power supply into the 16V DC Input of the SPLCD Connecting Block (Model# SPLCDCB100).

Power Supply Hard Wired to the SPLCD

1. Cut the 2.1mm coaxial plug off the end of the power supply wire. Spread the two leads and strip approximately ¼” off the end of each lead.

2. Using the included 4-terminal WECO connector, connect the white stripe lead to the +16V In Only Terminal and the black wire to GND.

IR Wiring

Connect 4-conductor 18AWG stranded non-shielded wire from the IR BUS, GND, STATUS (optional) and +16VDC Terminals on the SPLCD to the appropriate terminals on the SPLCDCB100 Connecting Block. (Figure 8)

Figure 8 – Power Supply and IR Output Wiring (Model # SPLCDCB100 Shown)

Caution: The STATUS Terminal can be either an INPUT (5-30VDC from remote device) to trigger a Macro within the SPLCD or illuminate the Talkback/Status LED as indication of a unit or zone’s power

status, or it can be an OUTPUT (+12VDC from the SPLCD) to activate an external device. This is

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important to note before STATUS wiring is made between the SPLCD and the other device. DO NOT

CONNECT AN OUTPUT TO ANOTHER DEVICE’S OUTPUT!

External IR Input Wiring (Figure 3 – Item 19)

A 4-terminal WECO connector is provided for convenient wiring of external IR Receivers (780, 291, 480, 490 Series) to the SPLCD display. IR commands received here will be rebroadcast and pa ssed out via the Xantech IR Bus of the SPLCD (Figure 3 – Item 18). RC68 commands received here (of the proper Code Group, C9 set as default) can trigger internal IR or RS232 Macros programmed into the SPLCD.

• +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 effective 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.

• GND: Both GND Terminals are internally connected to the same point and represent chassis ground of the unit. Connect either terminal to the GND of the external IR Receiver.

• IR Input: Connect to the IR Output of an IR Receiver such as Xantech 780, 291, 480, 490 Series or other compatible device.

Pull 3-conductor 18-24AWG stranded non-shielded wire (4-Conductor if using the Status line) from the SPLCD location to the IR Receiver location. (Figure 9) Wire gauge varies by wire run distance, see table below:

Length of IR Receiver Wire Gauge of Wire

200’ (61m) 24AWG

600’ (183m) 22AWG

2000’ (610m) 20AWG

5000’ (1524m) 18AWG

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Figure 9 – External IR Input Wiring MRC CONTROLLER AND EXPANSION PORT WIRING (Figure 3 – Items 13/14)

These RJ45 ports are used for interfacing the SPLCD directly to a MRC Controller and/or Expansion MRC Keypads, (SLPCD’s or MRC88KP’s). The SPLCD can interface to the MRC Products in two ways via this

connection:

1. Via IR along the dedicated IR lines of the CAT5 connected to a MRC44/88 (Pins 4 & 5) (MRC88 & MRC44)

2. Direct to a MRC88 processor via the internal RS485 communication lines (Pins 1, 2 &7).

Controller Terminal

This terminal is used to connect the SPLCD either directly to a MRC88 Controller Zone Keypad Terminal or to the Expansion Terminal on an existing MRC88 Zone Keypad.

1. Using CAT5 cable terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors, (EIA/TIA 568B standard) connect the Zone Keypad Terminal on the MRC88 Rear Panel to the RJ45 connector marked Controller Terminal on the SPLCD Rear Panel.

NOTE: When the SPLCD is the last keypad connected in line with the MRC88, the Zone Termination

Jumper (Figure 3 – 15) needs to be installed.

Caution: Power voltage for the keypad is transmitted along this cable! Incorrect wiring on this cable can destroy the MRC Keypad and/or the SPLCD Display! Be sure to test cable for proper connections before making connections.

Expansion Terminal

This terminal is used to connect the SPLCD to additional SPLCD’s or MRC88 Keypads within a zone. NOTE: This feature is only functional in a MRC88 System.

1. Using CAT5 cable terminated at both ends with RJ45 connectors, (EIA/TIA 568B standard) connect the EXPANSION Terminal (Figure 3 – 14) on the SPLCD Rear Panel to the RJ45 Controller Terminal on the rear of the next SPLCD or MRC88KP in line. (Four keypads max per zone.)

2. Remove the Zone Termination Jumper (Figure 3 – 15) from all but the last keypad in the daisy chain.

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Serial Port Wiring (RS422232)

(Figure 3 – Item 20)

This is a bi-directional RS422 Port that can be run up to 4000ft. (1.2KM) to communicate with a remote RS232 device.

1. Using CAT5 cable terminated in RJ45 connectors in a pin to pin configuration, connect the Serial Port on the SPLCD Rear Panel to the Serial Port on a Xantech RS422232. (Figure 10) NOTE 1: The RS422232 Converter (sold separately) and a 12VDC Power Supply (Xantech model 781ERGPS) should be located within 30ft of the RS232 device to be controlled. NOTE 2: A Null Modem Adaptor may be necessary for proper communication. Please consult

manufacturer’s specification of device being controlled.

DB9 Pin Out Function

2 Rx 3 Tx 5 GND

RS422232 DB9 Pin Out

Figure 10 – Interfacing to MRC and Serial Control

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IR In Zone (Figure 3 – Item 17)

IR In Zone allows connection of emitters directly to the SPLCD to control components in the same general area as the SPLCD.

1. Cut the 3.5mm mini plug off the end of a Xantech IR emitter.

2. Connect the IR OUT Terminal on the SPLCD Rear Panel to the white stripe wire on the emitter wire and

connect the GND Terminal to the black wire on the emitter cable, using the included 2-conductor screw- type Removable Connector.

3. To control multiple components in the same area, connect these same terminals to an Amplified Connecting Block (Xantech Model 791-44) using 18-20AWG 2-conductor cable. NOTE: IR In Zone is a MRC88 feature and must be enabled when programming the MRC88 in Universal Dragon.

Figure 11 – IR In Zone Connections

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INSTALLING THE SPLCD INTO THE BACK-BOX

Viewing Angle

The SmartPad LCD™ can be programmed for Upper or Lower viewing angles. The viewing angle the display was programmed for, affects the orientation of the display in the back box. Displays programmed for Upper viewing angle need to be installed with the IR Receiver located on the right side and displays programmed for

Lower viewing angle need to be installed with the IR Receiver located on the left side. (Figures 2a & 2b)

1. Pull all wires through the wire-access holes in the Back Box leaving slack for strain-relief and connection to appropriate terminals on the SPLCD Rear Panel.

2. Insert the SPLCD into the 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 the SPLCD is level within the box and finish tightening screws. Be sure not to over-tighten.

5. Install front Bezel making sure the two alignment tabs are properly aligned and the Bezel Magnets ‘attach’ to the SPLCD and are holding the Bezel in place. (Figure 12)

6. Push the Bezel gently into the Mounting Clips until it is flush with the wall making sure the side tabs go

through the slots on the metal bracket.

Figure 12 – 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-Lin k ) can be calibrated using a dull blunt object such as a Stylus from a PDA. The smaller the diameter of the calibration tool, the more accurate the settings will be, thereby setting the SPLCD to optimum performance.

NOTE: When calibrating a SLPCDG/V, use your finger instead of a stylus.

To enter Calibration Mode:

1. Power ON the SPLCD and allow to boot.

2. With 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 Touch Screen with your finger, gently press & hold the Reset Button (Figures 2a & b –Item 8) on the display with the stylus.

4. Keep pressure on the screen while the SPLCD is rebooting, approximately 6 seconds, until a white screen with a black dot appears.

5. Release the screen. The black dot should appear on the same side as the buil t in IR Receiver.

6. With the stylus touch the center of the dot and release.

7. Another calibration dot will appear towards the top 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 touching the third calibration point with the stylus, 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 2-7.

Exiting Calibration Mode:

After 10 seconds of no activity, the SPLCD

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

The SPLCD should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth such as that used for eye-glass cleaning. No liquid cleanser 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 active GTL’s. While holding this area, gently wipe the rest of the display as noted above.

will automatically return to normal operation.

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Section 4: Programming the SmartPad LCD™

Programming the SmartPad LCD system is a two-step process:

1. Creating the GUI (Graphical User Interface) Screens.

2. Assigning functions (marcos) to the GTL’s (Graphical Touch Links) to control external devices.

Through Universal Dragon™ Software, both of these tasks are easily performed. The software contains a builtin Style Library for creating the GUI Screens as well as a built-in IR-Code Library for programming each of the GTL’s. This makes programming the SPLCD a very quick and easy process.

INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ SOFTWARE

UNIVERSAL DRAGON™ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• 1.5GHz Processor or better

• 512MB Ram (1GB recommended)

• 600MB* Hard drive space (more recommended as projects expand)

• .NET Framework 2.0 (included)

• Mouse, USB, RS232 ports

*600MB = 300 MB Universal Dragon™, 300MB DotNet Framework

INCLUDED HARDWARE & SOFTWARE ITEMS

The Universal Dragon package includes:

• Universal Dragon Drop-IR CD ROM (Part No. 03501085-01)

• DB9 Male to 3 Pin Programming Cable (Part No.03972440). Connects the SPLCD Programming Port

(Figures 2a, 2b – Item 7) to the DB9 COM PORT on your PC.

• USB Programming (Part No.05913660). Connects the SPLCD USB Programming Port (Figures 2a, 2b – Item 9) to the PC’s USB port.

CONNECTING THE SMARTPAD LCD™ TO THE PC

To program the SmartPad LCD™, the unit must be connected to a PC running Universal Dragon Drop-IR Programming Software.

DB9 Serial Connection

1. Connect the supplied DB9 Programming Cable (Part No. 03972440) to your PC Serial Port and the other

end to the RS232 Com Port, (3 pin connector located under the bezel on the SPLCD Front Panel) (Figures 2a, 2b - Item 7).

USB Serial Connection

The USB connection requires the included USB ‘A’ Type to USB mini plug cable (Part No. 05913660) to interface your PC with the USB Com Port on the SPLCD. Connecting a cable to this port will automatically override any device connected to the RS232 Com Port on the front of the SPLCD.

1. Connect the ‘A’ Type connector (wide end) of the included USB Cable to the PC USB Port and the ‘mini’ Type connector, (small end) to the USB Com Port on the SPLCD Front Panel. (Figures 2a, 2b – Item

9). NOTE: First time use of a PC for Universal Dragon SPLCD Programming requires t hat certain drivers get

installed to the PC from Universal Dragon. The Install Wizard will try to run as soon as the PC is connected to the SPLCD. In some cases it maybe necessary to run the Wizard twice. For additional information, see Section: Configuring USB Port on Page 26.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Universal Dragon™ can be installed using the included CD-ROM or as a download from www.xantech.com

. Given the size of the program, it is recommended that downloading only be done with a high-speed internet connection. Universal Dragon™ will automatically update when a PC running Universal Dragon™ is powered up, but it is always a good idea to check the website for the latest version and Application Advisories before starting a new project. To check for updates to Universal Dragon™, with the PC connected to the internet, simply click Check For Updates in the Universal Dragon™ Help Menu.

When finished installing Universal Dragon™ double click the shortcut on the pc desktop to launch the program.

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Install Universal Dragon Drop-IR onto your hard drive as follows:

1. Insert the disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If your drive has been set for auto run, a Xantech Welcome Menu will appear. If not, access your CD ROM with Windows Explorer and double click the file "setup.exe".

2. On the Welcome menu, click NEXT.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions as the program installs. Installation time will vary, depending on the speed

of your machine.

STARTING UNIVERSAL DRAGON DROP-IR™ SOFTWARE

After the successful installation of the software, double-click the Universal Dragon™ icon on your desktop o r:

1. From the Pc Start Menu, choose Programs.

2. Select Xantech and click on Universal Dragon™.

3. The program loads and opens to the following Universal Dragon opening screen:

Figure 13 – Universal Dragon Opening Screen

Serial Port Selection

When first launched, Universal Dragon software scans the Serial Ports on your PC and will display the available ports under Global Preferences in the File Menu. Unavailable ports will not appear.

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Configuring USB Port

To configure the USB Port for the first time, complete the following instructions:

1. Connect 16V DC to the SPLCD and allow to completely boot.

2. Start the PC and allow to completely boot.

3. Connect the USB Cable from a USB Port on the PC to the USB Com Port on the SPLCD Front Panel (Figures 2a, 2b – Item 9).

4. A Found New Hardware Window should appear on the PC.

5. Select “Include this Location” when Windows® prompts you for where to look for the driver.

6. Click on Browse and navigate to C:\Program Files\Xantech\Universal Dragon\Drivers. Click OK.

7. In the Install Hardware Wizard Window, click Next, then Finish. If the Install Wizard appears again, repeat Steps 4-5.

8. Click OK. The PC should now be able to communicate with the SPLCD via USB.

Selecting the Proper Com Port

Normally you would use Com Port 1 (USB will usually appear as COM 3 or above), but if it is already in use, it will be necessary to use a different one. Select the Com Port as follows:

1. In the File Menu click Global Preferences or simply press CTRL+G on your PC keyboard. The Preferences Window will appear.

2. In the Preferences Window under Available Ports, select the appropriate Port from the pull-down, then click OK.

VERIFYING COM PORT COMMUNICATION Who Am I

Before starting a new project or doing any programming, it is highly recommended that a ‘Who Am I’ procedure be performed to confirm the firmware version of the SPLCD. This will serve two purposes. One, it will confirm the connection between the PC and the SPLCD that will be required for all programming; and two, it will assure that the SPLCD is up to date with all of the latest features and fixes.

Figure 14 – Who Am I/SPLCD Figure 15 – Firmware Page Link

1. Connect the included DB9 Programming Cable (Xantech P/N 05913778) to a Serial Port on the PC and to the RS232 COM Port on the SPLCD Front Panel or connect the included USB A-Type to mini USB plug Cable to a USB Port on the PC and to the USB COM Port on the SPLCD Front Panel.

2. In the Base Unit Menu, select WhoAmI, then SPLCD. The Who Am I? Window will appear with all of the firmware version information for the SPLCD.

3. In the Favorites Menu, select Xantech Firmware Page. This will load the Xantech Firmware Updates Page in the web browser.

4. Compare the firmware version from Who Am I? to the version on the Firmware Updates Page. If the

version on the Updates Page has a higher version number, the firmware in the SPLCD should be updated using the steps in the following section. If the firmware numbers are the same, click OK in the Who Am I?

Window and proceed to section: Starting A New SPLCD Project, (Page 29).

NOTE: If a message is returned stating: ‘Unable to connect to device. Please ensure that your device is connected.’ this could be due to the following:

1. The SPLCD is not powered ON. Check the power state of the unit.

2. There is a communication error between the PC and the SPLCD. Verify the DB9 or USB cable is

properly connected to the unit and there are no Com Port conflicts

in your PC.

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