Crestron ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Operations Guide This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON All brand names, product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2004 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Crestron ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Contents 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Functions and Features ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 2 Physical Description.................................................................................................... 3 Industry Compliance ................................................................................................... 5 Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Applying Power........................................................................................................... 5 Identity Codes.............................................................................................................. 6 Configuring the Touchpanel........................................................................................ 6 General Use and Safety ............................................................................................. 10 Recommended Touchpanel Cleaning ........................................................................ 10 Programming Software ............................................................................................................ 11 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ................................................. 11 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 12 Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................ 12 Programming with VT Pro-e ..................................................................................... 15 Virtual Feedback ....................................................................................................... 15 Optional Pushbuttons................................................................................................. 21 Reserved Join Numbers............................................................................................. 21 MultiByte International Characters ........................................................................... 22 Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 23 Communication Settings ........................................................................................... 23 Uploading a VT Pro-e Project ................................................................................... 27 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................... 28 Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 30 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 30 Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 31 Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 31 Appendix: Installation of Optional Pushbuttons..................................................................... 32 Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 33 Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 35 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 35 CRESTRON Limited Warranty................................................................................. 35 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6225A Contents · i Crestron ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C Introduction Functions and Features The ST-1700C is a one-way wireless RF touchpanel that provides a user interface to a Crestron® control system (herein referred to as the Cresnet® system). The lightweight, hand-held touchpanel, with long-life NiMH battery and RF wireless communication with a range of up to 300 feet, allows complete freedom of movement, indoors or out. Customized graphic icons let users easily control any function. Included with the ST-1700C are a Crestron High Performance Rechargeable Battery Pack (ST-BTPN) and a Docking Station (ST-DSN) that docks the touchpanel and/or recharges the ST-BTPN. An external power pack (PW-1215 for domestic use or PWI-1215 for international use) is also provided to power the touchpanel. Refer to the latest revisions of the documentation supplied with these items for descriptions and details. The following table provides a functional summary of the ST-1700C. Functional Summary · · · · · · · · · · · 5.7" (14.48 cm) active color matrix display 320 x 240 screen resolution 63MIPs ColdFire processor running Crestron Isys® generation firmware 16-bit non-palette graphics 64,000-color Crestron Isys engine 4 MB of Flash (3MB reserved for user display lists) 8 MB of SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) for panel firmware Power up on last page Long-Life NiMH battery - fast charging - no battery memory Compatible with existing CNRFGWA RF gateway 1-Way RF communication, range up to 300 feet Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6225A 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C · 1 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Crestron ST-1700C NOTE: The ST-1700C is supplied with an optional bezel, two 5-button switch actuators, and ten black pushbuttons (blank), five for each side of the LCD screen. You can use these buttons to access any frequently used commands. Refer to "Appendix: Installation of Optional Pushbuttons" for instructions to install the optional switches, buttons, and bezel. NOTE: Two options, 1700C-BTNB (black buttons) or 1700C-BTNS (silver buttons), can be purchased to provide custom engraved buttons for your touchpanel. Contact Crestron customer support for more information. Specifications Specifications for the ST-1700C are given in the following table. ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Specifications SPECIFICATION Power Options ST-BTPN (or equivalent) AC: Domestic External Adapter AC: International External Adapter ST-DSN Default Net ID Default RF ID Default Timeouts Signal Join Maximums Control System Update Files 2-Series Control System CEN/CN-TVAV CNMSX-AV/Pro CNRACKX/-DP ST-CP Acceptable File Extensions .vtz .csf RF Specifications Memory 5 2, 3, 4 DETAILS Rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included) (4100 mAh capacity after full charge. Operating time 1 depends on usage.) 12VDC, 1.5A, 120VAC Input (included) (P/N PW-1215 or equivalent) 12VDC, 1.5A, 230VAC Input (included with international version touchpanel) (P/N PWI-1215 or equivalent) Docking Station/charger with external power pack (included) 3 10 10 minutes for standby 30 minutes for power down 999 digital Version C2-2004.CUZ or later Version 5.10.13V.UPZ or later Version 5.10.11X.UPZ or later Version 5.10.11W.UPZ or later Version 4.02.02S.UPZ or later projectname.vtz (compiled file) ST1700C.vx.xxx.x.csf (panel firmware) 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel, 433.92 MHz, Range 6 up to 300 feet 4 MByte flash memory (3 Mbytes available for user programming) 8 MByte SDRAM for firmware storage EEPROM for NV storage of last page and join #s Height: 3.700 in (9.017 cm) Width: 4.700 in (11.938 cm) 320 x 240 pixels, 64K color ISYS engine ±65° for X dir, +65°/-40° for Y dir Active matrix, 64K colors Backlit fluorescent Resistive Membrane 50° to 113°F (10° to 45°C) Touchscreen Dimensions Touchscreen Resolution Touchscreen Viewing Angles Touchscreen LCD Touchscreen Illumination Touchscreen Composition Operating Temperature (continued on next page) 2 · 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6225A Crestron ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel ST-1700C 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Specifications (continued) SPECIFICATION Humidity Overall Dimensions DETAILS 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing) Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm) Height: 3.85 in (9.78 cm) Depth: 5.51 in (14.00 cm) Weight (without battery pack) 1.85 lb (0.84 kg) Battery life is 180 minutes continuous usage with background lighting at full brightness. Actual operating time depends on usage and settings for background brightness and timeouts. 2. The latest versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com). Refer to NOTE after last footnote. 3. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product Catalog for a complete list of 2-Series control systems. 4. CNX update files are required for either CNMSX-AV/PRO or CNRACKX/-DP. Filenames for CNX update files have a UPZ extension and ST-CP files are in one EXE or zipped UPZ file. To avoid program problems, make certain you are using the update file with the correct suffix letter (e.g., S, V, W, X). 5. Extension requires a prefix specific to the touchpanel type. In DETAILS, projectname represents the assigned project name, and vx.xxx.x represents a version number. 6. Requires Crestron CNRFGWA 1-Way RF Receiver, or ST-CP SmarTouch Control Processor. 1. NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers (CAIP) only. New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site). Physical Description The touchpanel has a 5.7-inch (14.48 cm) active matrix color display panel with 320 x 240 resolution and 16-bit non-palette graphics. The electronic hardware is housed in a black and silver molded plastic enclosure, shown below. Connectors to power the unit and upload touchscreen projects are located on the sides of the unit. Physical View of ST-1700C Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6225A 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C · 3 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel Physical Views (continued) 5.01 in (12.73 cm) Crestron ST-1700C Top view 3.56 in (9.04 cm) Front view 8.75 in (22.22 cm) 5.70 in (14.48 cm) Side views 5.51 in (14.00 cm) 3.85 in (9.78 cm) 4.24 in (10.76 cm) Cresnet upload connector Power connector The battery compartment, located on the underside of the unit, holds one Crestron ST-BTPN, rechargeable power pack. There are also four rubber feet on the underside of the unit for stability and to prevent slippage. WARNING: To avoid shock hazard and possible damage to the unit, do not use touchpanel in rain or expose it to unnecessary moisture. 4 · 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel: ST-1700C Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6225A Crestron ST-1700C Industry Compliance 1-Way Wireless RF Touchpanel As of the date of manufacture, this unit has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radio Communications Compliance Labeling. NOTE: 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. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for h ...