Wall Plate Media Center
Crestron
QM-WMC
Programming with VisionTools™ Pro-e
Touchpanel screens should be created in VT Pro-e to allow selection of
video and audio source signals. There are no special programming
requirements to use the functions of the QM-WMC in a room-control
system.
Example Program
An example program for the wall plate is available from the Crestron
FTP site (
ftp://ftp.crestron.com/Examples
WMIC.ZIP.
Uploading and Upgrading
Assuming a PC is properly connected to the entire system, Crestron
programming software allows the programmer to upload programs and
projects to the system and touchpanel and firmware to the wall plates
after their development. However, there are times when the files for the
program and projects are compiled and not uploaded. Instead, compiled
files may be distributed from programmers to installers, from Crestron to
dealers, etc. Even firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron
website as new features are developed after product releases. In those
instances, one has the option to upload via the programming software or
to upload and upgrade via the Crestron Viewport.
NOTE:
The Crestron Viewport is available as a pull-down command
from SIMPL Windows and VT Pro-e (
Tools | Viewport
) or as a
standalone utility. The Viewport utility performs multiple system tasks,
primarily via an RS-232 or TCP/IP connection between the control
system and a PC. It is used to observe system processes, upload new
operating systems and firmware, change system and network parameters,
and communicate with network device consoles and touchpanels, among
many other tasks. Viewport can also function as a terminal emulator for
generic file transfer. All of these functions are accessed through the
commands and options in the Viewport menus. Therefore, for its
effectiveness as a support and diagnostic tool, the Crestron Viewport may
be preferred over development tools when uploading programs and
projects.
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