Software Crestron
Serial Mouse Control Driver
Driver Requirements
To program the touchpanel for use with the Serial Mouse Control Driver, a PC that contains
VT Pro-e and SIMPL
TM
Windows is required. Refer to the table below for the requirements
of the touchpanel, PC and Cresnet system.
Driver Requirements
REQUIREMENT
SPECIFICATION
Serial Mouse Control Driver (UPDD)
Version 02.56.18 or later
1
VisionTools
TM
Pro-e (VT Pro-e)
Version 2.3.3.1 or later
1
Isys
TM
Touchpanel
Firmware
Version 1.010.0 or later
2, 3
PC Requirements:
Hard Drive Space 5 MB
4
Operating System Microsoft Windows
®
98/XP/2000/NT
1
The latest software versions can be obtained from the What’s New page (Touchpanels, SIMPL Windows,
VisionTools Pro-e, and Crestron Database sections) or Downloads page (TOUCHPNL, SIMPLWIN,
VTPRO-E, and CRESDB Libraries) of Crestron’s website
(www.crestron.com)
.
2
The TPS-RFGWX and touchpanels with later versions of firmware may include features not mentioned in this
guide. Newer versions of this guide can be obtained from the Downloads | Product Manuals page of
Crestron’s website
(www.crestron.com)
.
3
The firmware upgrade files can be obtained from the What’s New page (Touchpanels section) or Downloads
page (TOUCHPNL and UPGRADES Libraries) of Crestron’s website. Crestron recommends that the latest
firmware be loaded into the touchpanel.
4
The PC requirements pertain only to the Serial Mouse Control Driver. Additional requirements for SIMPL
Windows and/or VT Pro-e are not included. Refer to the documentation supplied with the software for further
information.
Quickstart Procedure
The PC that contains the Serial Mouse Control Driver may be configured for serial, Cresnet,
or Ethernet communication with the touchpanel. This section contains brief descriptions of
the steps required for utilizing the Serial Mouse Control Driver.
Mouse Driver Operation via Serial Communications
•
Install Serial Mouse Control Driver software (page
3
)
•
Change touchpanel RS-232 settings to RS-232 Port for Touch Output
(page
5
)
•
Connect COM port of PC to RS-232 port of touchpanel using RJ11 modular
cable and adapter, Crestron part number 15556 (page
5
)
•
In VT Pro-e (page
16
):
- Set the RGB object to PAD 1 or PAD 2
- Set the project properties according to the RGB selected PAD area
Type:
Mouse
Communication via:
Serial
- Save, Compile, and load the project to the touchpanel
Mouse Driver Operation via Cresnet Communications
•
Install Serial Mouse Control Driver software (page
3
)
•
Connect COM port of PC to a COM port of control system with null modem
cable (page
7
)
2
•
Serial Mouse Control Driver
Programmer’s Guide - DOC. 5916A
