Crestron
STX-1700CXP
2-Way RF Wireless Touchpanel
Operations Guide – DOC. 6144
2-Way RF Wireless Touchpanel: STX-1700CXP
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Programming Software
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You can create a program that allows you to set up the STX-1700CXP to operate a
Crestron control system using the Crestron programming tools Crestron Application
Builder
™
(AppBuilder) and SIMPL Windows. These tools are intended for users
with different levels of programming knowledge. The flexibility of each tool is
proportional to the degree of programming expertise (i.e., the more flexible, the
more a programmer needs to know and account for). Of course, one can initiate
programming using the easiest method (Crestron AppBuilder) and use advanced
techniques that are available from SIMPL Windows to customize the job.
VT Pro-e is a Windows
®
compatible software package for creating Crestron
touchpanel screen designs. Refer to “Programming with VT Pro-e” on page 18 for
additional details regarding VT Pro-e.
The following are recommended software version requirements for the PC:
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SIMPL Windows version 2.04.14 or later. Requires SIMPL+ Cross
Compiler version 1.1.
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Crestron Database version 15.9.10 or later.
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(Optional) Crestron Application Builder version 1.2.3 or later. Requires
SIMPL Windows.
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VT Pro-e version 3.0.0.8 or later, used for graphical touchscreen design.
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(Optional) Crestron Engraver version 2.1.0.2
Programming with the Crestron AppBuilder
The easiest method of
programming, but does not
offer as much flexibility as
SIMPL Windows.
The Crestron AppBuilder offers automatic programming for such residential and
commercial applications as audio distribution, home theater, video conferencing, and
lighting. The interface of this tool guides you through a few basic steps for
designating rooms and specifying the control system, touchpanels, devices, and
functionality. The Crestron AppBuilder then programs the system, including all
touchpanel projects and control system logic.
The Crestron AppBuilder is fully integrated with Crestron's suite of software
development tools, including SIMPL Windows, VT Pro-e, Crestron Database, User
IR Database, and User Modules Directory. The Crestron AppBuilder accesses these
tools behind the scenes, enabling you to easily create robust systems.
Programming with SIMPL Windows
NOTE
: The following assumes that the reader has knowledge of SIMPL Windows.
If not, refer to the extensive help information provided with the software.
NOTE
: In the following description, the PRO2 control system is used.
NOTE
: The STX-1700CXP can operate as a wired panel when set correctly in the
SIMPL program. This is recommended to troubleshoot the program code and to
eliminate wireless/RF configuration issues before running the program in wireless
mode.
SIMPL Windows is Crestron's software for programming Crestron control systems.
It provides a well-designed graphical environment with a number of workspaces
(i.e., windows) in which a programmer can select, configure, program, test, and