Crestron APAD Operating And Installation Manual Download Page 3

Crestron 

APAD

 

 

Wall Mount LCD Controller

 

Contents 

Wall Mount LCD Controller: APAD 

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Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1

 

Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1

 

Specifications .............................................................................................................. 2

 

Physical Description.................................................................................................... 3

 

Industry Compliance ................................................................................................... 6

 

Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 7

 

Network Wiring........................................................................................................... 7

 

Identity Code ............................................................................................................... 7

 

Installation ................................................................................................................... 7

 

Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 11

 

Configuring the APAD.............................................................................................. 12

 

Setup Mode................................................................................................................ 12

 

Programming Software ............................................................................................................ 14

 

Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ................................................. 14

 

Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 14

 

Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................ 14

 

Programming with VisionTools Pro-e....................................................................... 16

 

Example Program ...................................................................................................... 16

 

Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 17

 

Establishing Communication..................................................................................... 17

 

Programs, Projects, and Firmware............................................................................. 17

 

Operation ................................................................................................................................. 18

 

Problem Solving ...................................................................................................................... 19

 

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 19

 

Check Network Wiring.............................................................................................. 19

 

Reference Documents................................................................................................ 20

 

Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 20

 

Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 21

 

Return and Warranty Policies .................................................................................................. 22

 

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 22

 

CRESTRON Limited Warranty................................................................................. 22

 

 

 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6455 

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Page 1: ...Crestron APAD WallMountLCDController Operations Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...n 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 2006 Crestron Electronics Inc ...

Page 3: ...tware Requirements for the PC 14 Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder 14 Programming with SIMPL Windows 14 Programming with VisionTools Pro e 16 Example Program 16 Uploading and Upgrading 17 Establishing Communication 17 Programs Projects and Firmware 17 Operation 18 Problem Solving 19 Troubleshooting 19 Check Network Wiring 19 Reference Documents 20 Further Inquiries 20 Future Updates 21 Retur...

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Page 5: ...ghout the home or office Four softkey buttons beneath the display permit intuitive menu navigation and function selection Nav Wheel The APAD s navigation wheel Nav Wheel enables easy navigation of menus scrolling through lists of items and or functions and adjusting values that appear on the display The built in key click feature audibly enhances the Nav Wheel s natural feel and the soft button to...

Page 6: ... Nav Wheel Functions Power 1 Continuous turn rotary encoder used to navigate menu scroll through lists and adjust values 5 softkey pushbuttons programmable normally used to select menu functions The pushbutton to the right of the nav wheel is normally used to execute a selected command 1 pushbutton programmable normally used to execute a power command All pushbuttons translucent white backlit dimm...

Page 7: ...KM 1000L WMKB 1000L Pre Construction Wall Mount Back Box Pre Construction Wall Mount Kit Trim Ring Mud Ring Lectern or Post Construction Wall Mount Kit with Trim Ring Post Construction Wall Mount Kit with Mud Ring Post Construction Wall Mount Kit Bracket Physical Description This section provides information on the connections controls and indicators available on your APAD APAD Physical View Opera...

Page 8: ... 74 in 9 50 cm 0 59 in 1 50 cm 0 43 in 1 09 cm 3 95 in 10 03 cm 4 16 in 10 56 cm 3 58 in 9 08 cm 0 62 in 1 57 cm 0 33 in 0 83 cm 4 06 in 10 30 cm 3 36 in 8 53 cm 0 78 in 1 96 cm 0 43 in 1 09 cm 1 67 in 4 27 cm 1 94 in 4 93 cm 4 Wall Mount LCD Controller APAD Operations Installation Guide DOC 6455 ...

Page 9: ...nd to one or more devices in the system 4 Nav Wheel Used to navigate menus scroll through lists and adjust values shown on the display 5 Soft Buttons Five programmable buttons used with the Nav Wheel to select the functions and parameters used to control devices in the system Each button can be programmed to provide a different function on every page of a given project 6 NET 24 Y Z G Four position...

Page 10: ...ful interference in a residential installation This 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 televisio...

Page 11: ...2 or from a personal computer PC via the Crestron Toolbox When setting the Net ID consider the following The Net ID of each unit must match an ID code specified in the SIMPL Windows program Each network device must have a unique Net ID For more details refer to the Crestron Toolbox help file Installation The APAD installs simply and cleanly into existing or newly constructed walls with an assortme...

Page 12: ...llips tip screwdriver The following procedures are based on the use of the supplied screws and brackets for post construction installation Mounting the APAD The APAD is designed for mounting in a wall or lectern Two overlay cutout templates 0V40087 are supplied One is in the shape of the required opening the other is similar to a frame with the inner area of the frame the shape of the required ope...

Page 13: ...EMPLATE 0V40087 FOR LC 1000 CT 1000 OR APAD 1 OF 2 4 17 in 10 60 cm 4 27 in 10 85 cm APAD Cutout Dimensions 2 of 2 TEMPLATE 0V40087 FOR LC 1000 CT 1000 OR APAD 2 OF 2 CUT ALONG THIS EDGE 4 17 in 10 60 cm 4 27 in 10 85 cm Operations Installation Guide DOC 6455 Wall Mount LCD Controller APAD 9 ...

Page 14: ... 11 6 Insert the mounting screws through the APAD front plate as shown and thread into the mounting brackets a few turns 7 Insert the APAD into the mounting hole and tighten the screws evenly to bring the mounting brackets into contact with the back of the drywall 8 Make sure the APAD is positioned squarely in the mounting hole and then using a 1 Phillips screwdriver tighten the mounting screws sl...

Page 15: ...ing screws 5 If necessary secure the attached cable before disconnecting it from the back of the APAD to keep it from falling into the wall Hardware Hookup NOTE To prevent overheating do not operate this product in an area that exceeds the environmental temperature range listed in the specifications table Consideration must be given if installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly inside a clo...

Page 16: ...ed to configure the APAD The Save and Exit selection is used after performing all setup functions to save the configuration and exit to normal operation If you choose to load the project at this time the screen displays a progress bar as the project is loaded shown to the left Setup Mode Screen Setup Mode Setup Mode can be entered from the Main Menu as stated above or if the APAD has not yet been ...

Page 17: ...n and one for invert off Note that holding any of the soft buttons for more than 10 seconds while going into setup mode will reset the contrast to the defaults non inverted contrast 72 inverted contrast 66 Press the Default soft button to return to the default setting press Ok to accept the new setting and return to the Setup Mode screen Key Backlight Key Backlight Use the Nav Wheel to select the ...

Page 18: ...ith SystemBuilder Templates version 3 0 or later Refer to software release notes or Crestron website for other required Crestron software packages Program SIMPL Windows 2 07 17 or later with Library Update 377 or later Upload program and firmware Crestron Toolbox 1 02 17 or later Create custom LCD screens and page flips for custom programs Vision Tools Pro e version 3 5 or later Requires Crestron ...

Page 19: ...op it in the System Views Locating the APAD in the Device Library The system tree of the control system displays the device in the appropriate slot with a default Net ID as shown in the following illustration C2Net Device Slot 9 Additional APAD devices are assigned different Net ID numbers as they are added If necessary double click a device to open the Device Settings window and change the Net ID...

Page 20: ...he symbol is described in the SIMPL Windows help file F1 Programming with VisionTools Pro e The APAD LCD screens should be created in VisionTools Pro e to allow selection of functions and control of system devices Note that the APAD design permits the six buttons to be programmed individually per project or for each page in a project The result is almost limitless functionality with real time feed...

Page 21: ...e PC and the control system as described in the latest version of the 2 Series Reference Guide Doc 6256 Programs Projects and Firmware Display the network device tree Tools Network Device Tree to show all network devices connected to the control system Right click on the APAD Cresnet ID to display actions that can be performed on the APAD such as Upgrade firmware Change Net ID Upload the SIMPL Win...

Page 22: ...nt LCD Controller Crestron APAD Operation Operation of the APAD is determined by the program developed for the system in which it is used 18 Wall Mount LCD Controller APAD Operations Installation Guide DOC 6455 ...

Page 23: ...et to their default values Check Network Wiring Use the Right Wire In order to ensure optimum performance over the full range of your installation topology Crestron Certified Wire and only Crestron Certified Wire may be used Failure to do so may incur additional charges if support is required to identify performance deficiencies because of using improper wire Calculate Power CAUTION Use only Crest...

Page 24: ...ector and tighten the retaining screw Repeat the procedure for the other three conductors Add Hubs For larger networks i e greater than 28 network devices it may become necessary to add a Cresnet Hub Repeater CNXHUB to maintain signal quality throughout the network Also for networks with lengthy cable runs it may be necessary to add a Hub Repeater after only 20 devices Reference Documents The late...

Page 25: ...able as manual updates These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability and its relevance Updates are identified as an Addendum in the Download column Operations Installation Guide DOC 6455 Wall Mount LCD Controller APAD 21 ...

Page 26: ...90 days batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON dealer Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which ...

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