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1. SmartDisplay Keypad Introduction 

 
SmartDisplay is a software programmable switch. This allows many functions with a set number of 
switches. Adding/removing/changing functionality can be done with just a software update and no 
hardware configuration changes. The SmartDisplay Keypad has 24 LCD switches. Each switch has a 
36x24 pixel display with RGB color backlighting. 
 
The SmartDisplay Keypad connects to a PC via USB and is identified as an USB keyboard. Any 
keyboard functionality can be emulated using the keypad. Each keypad switch can be programmed 
with a pre-determined set of keystrokes (macros). The keypad will then execute those keystrokes 
when the button is pressed. This allows for easy automation of groups of keyboard functions. Once 
the settings are downloaded to the device, the keypad can be moved between computers and still 
retain its functionality.  
 
NKK can supply subsystems with any configuration, number, and type of SmartDisplays with USB 
and Ethernet communication. Custom firmware behavior is also available. Please contact 

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The SmartDisplay Keypad is ideal for use in applications with multiple, complex functions which 
would ordinarily require many dedicated switches and complex training. The dynamic nature of the 
system allows for instantaneous transitions from generalized lists of categories down to function 
specific actions. This reduces the need for complicated controls and shortens the time for training by 
only displaying relevant options and commands. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for SmartDisplay Keypad

Page 1: ...0 SmartDisplay Keypad Revision B All Rights Reserved Worldwide NKK Switches makes no warranty for the use of these products and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this docume...

Page 2: ...www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 Table of Contents 1 SmartDisplay Keypad Introduction 3 2 General Features 4 3 Application Ideas 5 4 Electrical Specifications 5 5 Operational Over...

Page 3: ...keypad will then execute those keystrokes when the button is pressed This allows for easy automation of groups of keyboard functions Once the settings are downloaded to the device the keypad can be mo...

Page 4: ...Keyboard operation Power Specs 120 240VAC Max 5 Watts with included 5VDC power cord The unit comes with a 6 foot USB 2 0 A to Mini B cable IS USB1 On board memory for 576 images 24 pages of 24 images...

Page 5: ...cro types 1 Text Add plain text up to 250 characters 2 Hotkey Add keypress and special characters CTRL ATL arrow keys etc up to 4 presses 3 Time Delay a specific number of milliseconds between the pre...

Page 6: ...om engineering nkkswitches com 1120 6 Software Overview The NKK Keypad Software allows the user to easily customize every key s look and function Configurations can be saved loaded from disk The NKK K...

Page 7: ...l B docx Page 7 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 On the left is the key grid array On the right is the key configuration panel Clicking on each key in the grid array will cha...

Page 8: ...cking the select image button will open a dialog You must select a 36x24 image that is in bmp format and saved as monochrome You can create your own images in graphics software such as Microsoft paint...

Page 9: ...24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 Clicking one of the colors will set the backlight color for the selected key A gray background indicates there is no backlight After selection t...

Page 10: ...kkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 There are 4 types of macros Text Control Key Time Delay and Jump to Page Click on the buttons will add that macro into the current key s functions Click...

Page 11: ...es com 1120 The text macro allows the user to enter up to 250 characters When the key is pressed the characters entered will be output to the computer as if the user had typed out those characters Thi...

Page 12: ...Manual B docx Page 12 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 The Control Key macro allows the user to enter up to 4 keys to send to the PC This includes function keys CTRL ALT shif...

Page 13: ...here to start recording The box will turn red and the user can start pressing their desired keys To stop recording the user must click the box again If the user presses 4 keys the macro will automati...

Page 14: ...14 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 The Time Delay macro allows the user to put a specified delay in milliseconds between other macro commands This is useful if an operation...

Page 15: ...f every key to the function on the page specified This is useful if you want to create a menu style interface and allows up to 24 pages of functions For instance on page 1 top level there could be sub...

Page 16: ...ineering nkkswitches com 1120 Selecting the page drop down will allow the user to select different pages of functions Selecting a new page will change all the keys to the functions on that page The us...

Page 17: ...ww nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 After the new page is selected the keys are ready for configuration The user must always provide a jump to page macro when doing sub menus or the ke...

Page 18: ...Keypad SmartDisplay Keypad Manual B docx Page 18 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 Clicking the Clear button will remove the image backlight and all macros from the currently...

Page 19: ...ay Keypad Manual B docx Page 19 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 After all keys have been configured click the Download all pages to device button This will save the current...

Page 20: ...omplete it will change to the percent complete of the data transfer When the data transfer is complete the status will say Complete If there was an error the status will say Timeout After the data tra...

Page 21: ...B docx Page 21 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 The current configuration can be saved to disk if the user wishes to have several different profiles Click the Save button und...

Page 22: ...d SmartDisplay Keypad Manual B docx Page 22 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 To load a previously saved configuration click the Load button under the key grid and select the...

Page 23: ...SmartDisplay Keypad SmartDisplay Keypad Manual B docx Page 23 of 24 www nkkswitches com engineering nkkswitches com 1120 7 Technical Drawing...

Page 24: ...tches disclaims any liability or warranty obligation with respect to any product that is misused damaged by any user or not used in conformity with all applicable product specifications NKK SWITCHES H...

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