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Crestron 

Touch The PC Driver

 

• 

6a. If 

Serial

 is selected, proceed to step 

7

 below. 

• 

6b. If 

Cresnet

 is selected, select the serial join number (specified 

during step 1 of “SIMPL Windows Programming” that begins on 
page 13) to reference the assigned touchpanel serial output from 
the 

Serial Join

 drop-down list. 

• 

6c. If 

TCP/IP

 is selected, select the serial join number (specified 

during step 1 of “SIMPL Windows Programming” that begins on 
page 13) to reference the assigned touchpanel serial output from 
the 

Serial Join

 drop-down list. Then select the desired device ID 

from the 

Device ID

 drop-down list (specified during step 3 of “VT 

Pro-e Programming” that begins on page 14.)  

7.  In the “Project Properties” window, click 

OK

8.  Open (or create) a page or subpage and select 

Draw | RGB Window

 

(or from the 

Objects Drawing

 toolbar, click the 

Draw RGB Window 

 button). 

9.  Position the cursor on the page and drag out a box of the desired size.  

10.  Double-click the RGB window to display “RGB Video Properties” 

window and set parameters, as with any other VT Pro-e object. 

11.  In the “RGB Video Properties” window, select the 

Design

 tab. 

NOTE:

  The bigger the window, the less noticeable will be any calibration error 

NOTE:

  Pad 2 may be used for a second computer, an alternate connection, or a 

Boeckeler Pointmaker

®

 Video Marker telestrator, a video annotation device by 

Boeckeler Instruments 

(www.pointmaker.com)

. For further information, refer to the 

latest revision of Pointmaker

®

 Telestrator Integration Guide (Doc. 5929). This 

document can be obtained from the Downloads | Product Manuals section of the 
Crestron website (

www.crestron.com)

. New users are required to register in order to 

obtain access to the FTP site. 

“RGB Video Properties” Window 

 

NOTE:

  If desired, buttons with special reserved join numbers to specify additional 

mouse and computer functions may be created. To create the buttons, refer to 
“Appendix A – Additional Keyboard Functionality” on page

 20

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 Touch the PC Driver  

Programmer’s Guide – DOC. 5916B 

Summary of Contents for Touch The PC Driver

Page 1: ...Crestron Touch The PC Driver Software Programmer s Guide Intended for Version 3 08 34 and Later...

Page 2: ...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 respectiv...

Page 3: ...MPL Windows Programming 13 VT Pro e Programming 14 Problem Solving 17 Troubleshooting 17 Further Inquiries 18 Future Updates 19 Appendix A Additional Keyboard Functionality 20 Appendix B Cable and Wir...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...a left click and drag operation with a regular mouse The way to move the cursor using Touch the PC V2 is to first select one of the Touch Action functions and then perform the action For example selec...

Page 6: ...ro e are not included Refer to the documentation supplied with the software for further information NOTE Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron...

Page 7: ...e 11 In SIMPL Windows page 13 Assign touchpanel serial output signals Assign control system two way serial driver signals Save compile and load the project to the touchpanel In VT Pro e page 14 Set th...

Page 8: ...nd programmed as outlined in the rest of this guide it can be calibrated or tested Right click the Pointer Device Settings icon and as shown below select Calibrate from the Device Manager menu Select...

Page 9: ...Serial Communication 1 Tilt Touchpanel with TPS XVGA RGB PORT VGA PORT PC COM PORT TILT TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS XVGA A B TO RS 232 PORT CONTROL SYSTEM RGB CABLE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE NET OR CRESNET PORT CR...

Page 10: ...RD FROM CABLING REQUIRED TO DEVICE TPS IMC BV These connections ref B E can be made with the 15 foot Triamese cable supplied with the TPS IMC BV This connection can be made via a modular RJ 11 cable s...

Page 11: ...male DB 15 male Touchpanel RGB B 2 COM DB 9 female DB 9 female Control System COM C NET 4 wire Cresnet 4 wire Cresnet TPS IMPC NET D 3 NET VIDEO RJ 45 10 pin RJ 45 10 pin Touchpanel NET VIDEO 1 2 3 S...

Page 12: ...PORT COM PORT VGA PORT NET OR CRESNET PORT A B COMM CABLE C BKLT MENU PROFESSIONAL CONTROL PROCESSOR PRO2 CRESTRON PORT CONNECTOR to CONNECTOR DEVICE PORT A 1 VGA DB 15 male BNC 5 male Touchpanel RGB...

Page 13: ...duct Manuals section of the Crestron website www crestron com Cabling Connections For Touch the PC V2 operation using Ethernet communication with the PC refer to the steps below 1 Refer to the appropr...

Page 14: ...male DB 15 male TPS IMC BV RGB B 2 RGB RJ 45 10 pin RJ 45 10 pin Touchpanel RGB C 3 COM DB 9 female DB 9 female Control System COM D 4 LAN RJ 45 8 pin RJ 45 8 pin Ethernet Hub na E 4 na RJ 45 8 pin R...

Page 15: ...to BNC 5 adapter is required Both are commercially available REF ETHERNET COMMUNICATION 3 LECTERN TOUCHPANEL WITH TPS XVGAL CARD TO 2 Proceed to Ethernet Setup which follows Ethernet Setup Ethernet de...

Page 16: ...s of touchpanel example of 132 149 010 147 is shown and Device ID example of 4 is shown To remove an IP address use the REMM command NOTE The Device ID of the Touch the PC V2 does not have to match th...

Page 17: ...he touchpanel and click the Serial button Specify a signal name for a serial output mouse_cmds on text i1 is shown below as an example NOTE As shown Serial Join 1 for text i1 will be used in step 6 of...

Page 18: ...ed in VT Pro e and the project uploaded to the touchpanel This entails the following steps which are explained in detail in this section An RGB object must be created on a page or subpage To create an...

Page 19: ...lect Touch The PC V2 Pad Area 1 is shown NOTE If the Touch The PC V2 selection does not appear update the Crestron Database to version 16 2 or later Select Touch The PC V2 in Pad Area 1 6 In the Commu...

Page 20: ...drag out a box of the desired size 10 Double click the RGB window to display RGB Video Properties window and set parameters as with any other VT Pro e object 11 In the RGB Video Properties window sel...

Page 21: ...The PC V2 driver 1 Check that the Pad Properties settings in VT Pro e are correct 2 Use the RS 232 touch output command touchout to reserve the RS 232 port for touch screen output type RS232 touchout...

Page 22: ...install then re install Touch The PC V2 driver PC does not perform mouse functions left click right click double click From the Viewport select Remote Remote Console Connect and enter RESTORE command...

Page 23: ...capabilities of the Touch the PC V2 additional information and programming examples may be made available as manual updates These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements pr...

Page 24: ...n 4 Touchout Action 4B Tab Key Touchout Action 5 Touchout Action 5B Backspace Key Touchout Action 6 Touchout Action 6B Enter Key Touchout Action 7 Touchout Action 7B Spacebar Key Touchout Action 8 Tou...

Page 25: ...r of the entire chain If the unit is a home run from a Crestron system power supply network port the power factor of that unit is the power factor of the entire run The length of the run in feet and t...

Page 26: ...ctions are necessary Contact Crestron customer service for further information A 15 foot RJ 45 Triamese three cables joined together cable is supplied with the TPS IMC BV The cable minimizes the numbe...

Page 27: ...mmercially available RJ 11 Modular Cable Pinouts PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION 1 CTS Clear to Send 4 TxD Transmitted Data 2 GND 5 RTS Request to Send 3 RxD Received Data 6 Not Connected PC to Touchp...

Page 28: ...ommands data or instructions from or to another computer b for local campus or wide area network internet or web hosting services or c pursuant to any rental sharing or service bureau arrangement The...

Page 29: ...f ninety 90 days from the date of receipt and b that any hardware accompanying the Software will be subject to its own limited warranty as stated in its accompanying written material Crestron shall at...

Page 30: ...scent 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...

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Page 32: ...Crestron Electronics Inc Programmer s Guide DOC 5916B 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh NJ 07647 09 04 Tel 888 CRESTRON Fax 201 767 7576 Specifications subject to www crestron com change without notice...

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