Crestron TPMC-8X Isys i/OTM WiFi 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. Windows® and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. ©2006 Crestron Electronics, Inc. Crestron TPMC-8X Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel Contents Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8X 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Specifications .............................................................................................................. 4 Physical Description.................................................................................................... 7 Industry Compliance ................................................................................................. 10 Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Identity Code ............................................................................................................. 11 Internal Battery Switch.............................................................................................. 11 Configuring the Touchpanel...................................................................................... 12 Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 31 Recommended Cleaning............................................................................................ 32 Programming Software ............................................................................................................ 33 Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ................................................. 33 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 33 Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................ 33 Programming with VisionTools Pro-e....................................................................... 35 Example Program ...................................................................................................... 38 Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 39 Establishing Communication..................................................................................... 39 Programs, Projects and Firmware.............................................................................. 40 Operation ................................................................................................................................. 41 Power Options ........................................................................................................... 41 Security Infrastructure ............................................................................................... 42 Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 43 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 43 Reference Documents................................................................................................ 44 Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 44 Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 45 Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 46 Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 48 Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 48 CRESTRON Limited Warranty................................................................................. 48 Microsoft® Windows XP® Embedded End User License Agreement ..................................... 49 Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6539 Contents · i Crestron TPMC-8X Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8X Introduction Features and Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Stylish and compact ergonomic design 8.4 in (21.3 cm) active matrix touchscreen display with 800 x 600 resolution 16-bit Isys i/OTM graphics with SynapseTM image rendering algorithm 802.11a/b/g WiFi 2-way wireless communications Windows® XP Embedded operating system Onboard PC applications for Web browsing, streaming media, conferencing, VoIP* and remote desktop Built-in stereo speakers and dual microphones Wireless video from network cameras and servers 5-way thumbpad and four "softkey" buttons Includes stylus with onboard storage slot Built-in biometric fingerprint scanner* Built-in Bluetooth® technology* Internal Li-Ion battery pack included External "booster" battery pack available Optional desktop or wall mount docking stations * Reserved for future applications. When uploading new firmware, review release notes to see if this feature is available. Advanced Ergonomics Incredibly thin and compact, the TPMC-8X is brilliantly designed to provide a powerful mobile control solution that is easy to hold and intuitive to use. Its magnesium alloy enclosure presents a sleek, modern appearance that is both rugged and lightweight. Adjoining the touchscreen, an integrated programmable 5-way thumbpad and up/down arrow buttons add quick access and tactile response for controlling functions ranging from simple volume adjustment and channel selection to on-screen menu navigation or even pan/tilt camera control. Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6539 Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8X · 1 Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-8X Four additional "softkeys" are positioned below the touchscreen, programmable for context sensitive menu functions. A stylus is even included for use with the onscreen keyboard, conveniently stowed in its own storage slot. Isys® Isys power and beauty are infused throughout Crestron's entire touchpanel lineup. Under the hood, the TPMC-8X offers vibrant 16-bit color depth to produce incredible 3D graphics, high-res images, translucence, dynamic text and graphics, full-motion animations, multimode objects and dramatic transition effects, all with astonishing speed. SynapseTM Crestron's exclusive Synapse Image Rendering Algorithm enables system programmers to produce amazing graphics ­ faster and easier. Advanced antialiasing delivers crisper, sharper objects and text. Enhanced 3D effects add new depth and style. And because Synapse is native to the touchpanel, memory requirements and upload time are substantially reduced. Bluetooth® Technology Built-in Bluetooth enable the use of a wireless mouse, keyboard and other devices. A USB 2.0 port is also provided for connecting wired devices. NOTE: Reserved for future applications. When uploading new firmware, review release notes to see if this feature is available. Biometric Scanner The built-in fingerprint scanner unleashes a whole new level of convenience and security, allowing individual users to be identified instantly and logged on automatically. With just the touch of a fingertip, each user can be presented with a unique graphical interface with its own set of preferences, access privileges and even its own look through the use of touchpanel "skins". NOTE: Reserved for future applications. When uploading new firmware, review release notes to see if this feature is available. WiFi Wireless Integrated 802.11a/b/g WiFi technology with WEP encryption delivers secure, highspeed two-way wireless performance across wireless LANs, affording mobile freedom and seamless communications with Crestron control systems, computers, digital media servers and other IP-based devices. Embedded PC The power of Isys i/O is in its embedded PC engine, combining rock solid touchpanel performance with built-in Windows Media® Player and RealPlayer®, Internet Explorer, plus other applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint® and Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. While simultaneously controlling your home theater or boardroom, the TPMC-8X provides everything needed for viewing Web pages, enjoying online music and movies, even viewing and editing documents without necessitating a separate computer. 2 · Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8X Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6539 Crestron TPMC-8X Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel The TPMC-8X also lets you access data and run applications on other computers via Remote Desktop, while onboard NetMeeting® and SkypeTM applications enable conferencing and voice-over-IP capabilities right on the touchpanel. Built-in Yahoo! Widgets affords an easy solution for integrating everything from clocks and calendars to stock tickers, weather forecasts and hundreds of other options. NOTE: Onboard SkypeTM reserved for future applications. When uploading new firmware, review release notes to see if this feature is available. Built on the Windows XP Embedded operating system, the TPMC-8X delivers a powerful and secure platform for touchpanel control with integrated PC capabilities. Programmatic control erases the lines between control system and PC, allowing programmers to customize each application's behavior within the touchpanel environment to create a truly powerful and user-friendly interface. Wireless Video For entertainment or surveillance, the TPMC-8X makes it easy to view security cameras, movies and other video sources right on the touchscreen. In addition to the wide range of formats supported by its embedded media player applications, the TPMC-8X also features native support for viewing streaming video from Axis Network Video cameras and servers. Audio Features Built-in stereo speakers, dual integrated microphones and a stereo headphone output provide full audio functionality to complement the TPMC-8X's touchpanel, video and computer capabilities. Customized WAV files can be loaded on the touchpanel to add dimension to the touchscreen graphics with personalized sounds, button feedback and voice prompts. Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries A field-replaceable Lithium Ion battery pack onboard the TPMC-8X provides fast charging, long lasting wireless operation without the "memory" issues typical of other rechargeable batteries. An external "booster" battery pack is also available, which clips neatly to the rear of the touchpanel, providing up to four hours total use between recharges. Docking Station Options Placing the TPMC-8X into its optional desktop docking station (TPMC-8X-DS) provides a convenient charging solution while also adding a 10/100 Ethernet port for direct connection to a wired LAN and two more USB ports. The docking station allows full touchpanel operation while docked. Operations Guide ­ DOC. 6539 Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-8X · 3 Isys i/OTM WiFi Touchpanel Specifications Crestron TPMC-8X Specifications for the TPMC-8X are listed in the following table. TPMC-8X Specifications SPECIFICATION Touchscreen Display Display Type Size Aspect Ratio Resolution Brightness Contrast Color Depth Illumination Viewing Angle1 Touchscreen Processor Memory DDR SDRAM Flash Compact Flash Maximum Project Size Operating System Graphic Engine 512 MB DETAILS TFT active matrix color LCD 8.4 inch (21.3 cm) diagonal 4:3 SVGA 800 x 600 pixels 180 nits 500:1 18-bit, 262k colors Backlit fluorescent ±65º horizontal, +65/-45º vertical Resistive membrane AMD GeodeTM LX 800 1 GB, expandable via Compact Flash card slot Accepts up to 4 GB CF+ Type II Compact Flash card (not included) 190 MB Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded Isys i/O engine, 16-bit non-palette graphics; 65,536 colors; Synapse image rendering algorithm; multi-mode objects; dynamic graphics; 24 fps animation; transition effects; PNG translucence Microsoft Internet Explorer w/Macromedia® Flash® plug-in, Windows Media® Player, RealPlayer®, Crestron MJPEG viewer3, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint®, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Remote Desktop, NetMeeting®, SkypeTM3, JavaTM Runtime, DirectX®, Axis ActiveX® control, Yahoo! Widgets2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 5 or 2.4 GHz twoway RF, static IP or dynamic IP via DHCP, 64 and 128-bit WEP encryption, requires third-party 802.11a/b/g wireless access point and Ethernet enabled Crestron 2-Series control system 30 feet (10 m) @ 54 Mbps; range and speed vary based upon en ...