Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Operations Guide
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Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Contents Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4X 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Functions and Features ................................................................................................ 1 Applications.................................................................................................................
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X ™ Isys i/O Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4X Introduction Functions and Features • Stylish and ergonomic handheld design • 3.5" active matrix touchscreen display | 240 x 320 resolution • 16-bit Isys i/O graphics | Synapse image rendering algorithm • Microsoft Windows CE.NET operating system • 802.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X TPMC-4X is perfect for searching through tracks and titles on your music server complete with the dynamic display of cover art graphics. Of course, true-feedback is afforded for every connected device be it audio, video, satellite radio, lighting, security, or climate control. Wireless Video Viewing security cameras and other video sources is possible right on the touchscreen.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Applications The following diagram illustrates a basic configuration that connects a TPMC-4X WiFi touchpanel to a control system via a wireless access point (WAP). • The distance between the TPMC-4X and the dedicated WAP should not exceed 30 feet. The TPMC-4X is not a roaming device. • Use a dedicated wireless router/access point for each TPMC-4X device. • Each TPMC-4X must have only a single dedicated WAP listed in its Preferred Networks list.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Specifications The table below provides a summary of specifications for the TPMC-4X. Specifications of the TPMC-4X SPECIFICATION DETAILS Touchscreen Display Display Type: Size: Aspect Ratio: Resolution: Brightness: Contrast: Color Depth Viewing Angle: Response Time: Touchscreen Composition: Transflective TFT active matrix color LCD 3.5 inch (8.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Specifications of the TPMC-4X (continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Streaming Format MJPEG 3 Battery Battery Type Lithium Ion 3.6 Volt, 1300 mAh (included) Usage per Charge Charging Time Three hours continuous at full brightness Eight hours Power Requirements TPMC-4X-DS Docking Station/Charger (included) Power Supply (included) 0.6 Amps @ 5 Volts DC 0.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls, and indicators available on your TPMC-4X TPMC-4X Physical View 6 • Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4X Operations Guide - DOC.
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel TPMC-4X Overall Dimensions Operations Guide – DOC.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X TPMC-4X Docking Station Dimensions TPMC-4X Programmable Hard buttons These hard pushbuttons, the five-way thumbpad, and the toggle wheel are programmable and can provide tactile control of many functions such as audio volume, channel selection, OSM navigation, or even pan/tilt cameras. Fixed join numbers are assigned to these buttons as shown above. 8 • Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel: TPMC-4X Operations Guide - DOC.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X TPMC-4X Port and Controls # CONNECTORS & CONTROLS Programmable hard button 1 2 On/Off switch up = On; down = Off 3 Reset button Resets system power 4 USB Mini-B Port Interface cable provided; used for uploading firmware and VT Pro-e projects 5 Backlight button; On/Off 6 Programmable toggle wheel (up, center, down) 7 Operations Guide – DOC.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the TPMC-4X has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Setup Identity Code The IP ID is set within the TPMC-4X’s table using Crestron Toolbox or during configuration of the unit in the Setup pages of the TPMC-4X. For information on setting an IP table, refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file. The IP IDs of multiple TPMC-4X devices in the same system must be unique. When setting the IP ID, consider the following: • The IP ID of each unit must match an IP ID specified in the SIMPL Windows program.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Touch the Setup button with the stylus or your finger to display the following TPMC-4X setup screen. Setup Screen The setup screen enables basic configuration procedures prior to regular operation of the touchpanel.
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel “Stylus Properties” Settings Window “Stylus Properties” Calibration Window “Stylus Properties” Recalibration Window Operations Guide – DOC.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Brightness Selecting the Brightness button displays the following window. Brightness can be set from Min to Max (full brightness). Lower brightness settings extend battery life. “Screen Brightness” Window WiFi Access Point Selecting the WiFi Access Point button displays the “WLAN Settings” window, which allows you to set up the parameters used to communicate with the control system via a wireless access point (WAP).
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel “WLAN Settings” Window – Config Tab NOTE: There must be only a single dedicated WAP listed in the Preferred Networks list. Select the IP Info tab to display IP addresses and other information relating to the network. (Refer to the following figure.) Use the Renew button at the bottom of the screen to renew the lease for the IP address if you are connected by DHCP. (Note: not supported by Crestron.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X “WLAN Settings” Window - Ping Screen Enter the IP Address or the host name, and click the Ping button to send a test packet to verify the connectivity between the TPMC-4X and the control system. “WLAN Settings” Window - Trace Screen Press the Trace button to display all the intermediate points the packet goes through to reach the destination. Checking the Resolve target name check box will display the host name of the entered IP address.
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel “WLAN Settings” Window - Config Screen Select the Advanced tab of the “WLAN Settings” window to show the following display. Crestron recommends not changing these settings. “WLAN Settings” Window – Advanced Tab Select the About tab of the “WLAN Settings” window to display basic information about your TPMC-4X, similar to the following figure. Operations Guide – DOC.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X “WLAN Settings” Window – About Tab The tab shows version information for the WiFi subsystem of the TPMC-4X. For the overall software version of the TPMC-4X, press the About button on the setup screen. CtrlSys IP Address Selecting the CtrlSys IP Address button displays the “Control System Information” window that allows you to enter the control system’s name, its port address, and its IP ID. Refer to the following figure.
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel General Use and Safety WARNING: To avoid possible damage to the unit, do not use the touchpanel in the rain or expose it to unnecessary moisture. Recommended Touchpanel Cleaning Keep the surface of the touchscreen free of dirt, dust, or other materials that could degrade optical properties. Long-term contact with abrasive materials can scratch the surface, which may detrimentally affect image quality.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Programming Software Have a question or comment about Crestron software? Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed in the Online Help section of the Crestron website. To post a question or view questions you have submitted to Crestron’s True Blue Support, log in at http://support.crestron.com. First-time users will need to establish a user account.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X • To incorporate the TPMC-4X into the system, drag the TPMC-4X from the Touchpanels | Touchpanels (Ethernet) folder of the Device Library and drop it in the System Views. Locating the TPMC-4X in the Device Library • The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default IP ID as shown in the following illustration. C2Net Device, Slot 5 Operations Guide – DOC.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X “TPMC-4X Device Settings” Window • Programming Manager The ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program must match the IP ID of each unit. Programming Manager is the view where programmers "program" a Crestron control system by assigning signals to symbols. The symbol can be viewed by double clicking on the icon or dragging it into Detail View. Each signal in the symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file (F1).
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Embedded Applications in ProjectView The “Embedded Application Property” window permits a choice of positions on the screen, assignment of an analog touch join type and number, and a show/hide join number. Edit the Default Position and Size in the “Embedded Application Property” window to point to your new location.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade, it is necessary to establish communication. Establishing Communication Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the TPMC-4X; refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file for details.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X USB Communication USB Communication • The TPMC-4X should be used with a static IP address whenever possible. • Use a USB cable to connect the TPMC-4X to a PC running the Crestron Toolbox. • Open the System Info window; click the “Enter an address . . .” icon (pencil) to display the “Edit Address” window. • Select USB as the connection type, and select “TPMC-4X” from the Device Type drop down list (click OK when the “Warning” notice appears).
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table below and continued on the next page provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. TPMC-4X Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) TROUBLE CORRECTIVE ACTION Touchpanel does not turn on. Battery was not charged or is discharged.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X TPMC-4X Troubleshooting (continued) TROUBLE TPMC-4X boots up in setup screens every time. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Invalid VT Pro-e project or no VT Pro-e project is loaded. CORRECTIVE ACTION Load/reload VT Pro-e project using the Toolbox. Reference Documents The latest version of all documents mentioned within the guide can be obtained from the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/manuals).
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Software License Agreement This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal contract between you (either an individual or a single business entity) and Crestron Electronics, Inc. (“Crestron”) for software referenced in this guide, which includes computer software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (the “Software”).
Crestron TPMC-4X Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel If You are a business or organization, You agree that upon request from Crestron or its authorized agent, You will within thirty (30) days fully document and certify that use of any and all Software at the time of the request is in conformity with Your valid licenses from Crestron of its authorized agent.
Isys i/O™ Handheld WiFi Touchpanel Crestron TPMC-4X Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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