Crestron
TPS-RFGWX
Two-Way RF Transceiver Operations Guide
Страница 1: ...Crestron TPS RFGWX Two Way RF Transceiver Operations Guide ...
Страница 2: ...n 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 respective owners 2003 Crestron Electronics Inc ...
Страница 3: ...twork Wiring 8 Identity Codes 8 Hardware Hookup 11 Programming Software 12 Uploading and Upgrading 12 Communication Settings 13 Firmware Upgrade 15 Problem Solving 17 Troubleshooting 17 Further Inquiries 19 Future Updates 19 Appendix A Optimum RF Reception Guidelines 20 Minimize Interference 20 Gateway Placement 20 Antenna Orientation 20 Return and Warranty Policies 22 Merchandise Returns Repair S...
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Страница 5: ... the optional TPS XTXRF Two Way RF Transceiver Module is referred to as TPS XTXRF equipped touchpanel or touchpanel except where noted For related information consult the TPS XTXRF Operations Installation Guide DOC 5844 Similarly the STX 1700CXP 2 Way RF Wireless Touchpanel is also referred to as touchpanel For related information consult its operations guide DOC 6144 The latest versions of the gu...
Страница 6: ...ronment and radio traffic in the 2 4 GHz Spectrum Wi Fi Technology Wi Fi wireless fidelity is the common term for high frequency wireless local area network WLAN technology that is gaining acceptance as an alternative to a wired LAN in commercial as well as home network configurations Wi Fi is detailed in the 802 11b specification from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and...
Страница 7: ...fications of the TPS RFGWX SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements 3 Watts 24VDC 0 125A Communications Bidirectional Spread Spectrum 2 4 GHz 2400 to 2483 MHz transmit power 100 mW Operating Ranges Minimum Distance Maximum Distance Indoors Maximum Distance Outdoors 3 ft 100 ft to 200 ft 1000 ft RF Specifications Bidirectional Spread Spectrum 2 4 GHz range approximately 100 200 feet Requires one TP...
Страница 8: ...2W MC2E MP2 MP2E PRO2 and RACK2 NOTE Crestron software and any files on the website are for Authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers CAIP only New users may be required to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site including the FTP site Physical Description The TPS RFGWX shown below is housed in a black enclosure with labeling on the front and rear p...
Страница 9: ...RON ELECTRONICS INC ROCKLEIGH N J 07647 USA TPS RFGWX Ports The rear panel of the TPS RFGWX contains three labeled Cresnet ports Refer to the diagrams and descriptions that follow NET Modular Cresnet These two 6 pin 6 position RJ11 modular jacks are used to connect the TPS RFGWX to modular devices in the Cresnet system Two NET ports are available so that network units can be daisy chained together...
Страница 10: ...ed on the network Illumination indicates that the SIMPL Windows program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same NET ID code as the TPS RFGWX RF These three LEDs monitor the RF communications of the TPS RFGWX The SIG LED illuminates when the TPS RFGWX is in RF communication with a touchpanel This LED also flashes 20 times to indicate that the TPS RFGWX has rebooted The Rx LED illu...
Страница 11: ...s These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation The equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation...
Страница 12: ...PF Power factor of entire run or chain R L x PF 40 000 Where The required wire gauge should be chosen such that the resistance value is less than the value calculated in the resistance equation Refer to the table after this paragraph Wire Gauge Values RESISTANCE R WIRE GAUGE 4 16 6 18 10 20 15 22 13 Doubled CAT5 8 7 Tripled CAT5 NOTE All network wiring must consist of two twisted pairs One twisted...
Страница 13: ...rk ID The software checks the baud rate and then opens the Set Network ID window 4 In the Set Network ID window select the TPS RFGWX from the Current Network Devices text window 5 From the Choose the new network ID for the selected device Hex text box select the new Net ID for the TPS RFGWX 6 Click Set ID to initiate the change This will display the ID command has been sent window 7 In the Command...
Страница 14: ...annel ID for each gateway up to 16 and all touchpanels up to 15 associated with that gateway In the bottom portion of the window select the desired band for the gateway The choices correspond with the band names shown in the table on the next page The table shows the 802 11b channels within each band that are occupied by the STX 1700CXP Selection of a band is based on a number of factors including...
Страница 15: ...iewport menu select Diagnostics Report Network Devices and verify that the unit has the desired channel ID 7 Repeat this procedure for each TPS RFGWX to be added to the Cresnet system Hardware Hookup Refer to the hookup diagram below which shows the TPS RFGWX connections to the Cresnet system Complete the connections in any order NOTE To prevent unit to unit RF interference multiple gateway transc...
Страница 16: ...ownloads Product Manuals section of the Crestron website www crestron com For an example program including the TPS RFGWX refer to the program for the STX 1700CXP which is available from the Downloads page EXAMPLES Library of Crestron s website ftp ftp crestron com Search for STX1700CXP SMW Uploading and Upgrading Assuming a PC is properly connected to the entire system Crestron programming softwar...
Страница 17: ...m the same manufacturer may not yield the same results The procedure in this section provides details for RS 232 communication between the PC and the control system If TCP IP communication is preferred consult the latest version of the Crestron e Control Reference Guide Doc 6052 or the respective Operations Guide for the control system These documents are available from the Downloads Product Manua...
Страница 18: ... Setup Communications settings alternatively press Alt D to open the Port Settings window Setup Communications Settings Command 3 Select RS 232 as the connection type Verify that an available COM port COM 1 is shown after this step is selected Verify that the baud rate is set to 115200 PRO 2 default the parity is None the data bits is Eight the stop bits is One XON XOFF is not selected and RTS CTS...
Страница 19: ...Guide for the control system Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade file has the extension csf To take advantage of all the TPS RFGWX features it is important that the unit contains the latest firmware available Please check the Crestron website http www crestron com downloads software_updates asp for the latest version of firmware Not every product has a firmware upgrade but as Crestron improves fun...
Страница 20: ...its firmware version the RF channel setting the power setting and the band setting Example Equipment Listing Report 6 As shown in the Select Network ID window select the NET ID of the TPS RFGWX and then click OK The Open window appears refer to the graphics below Select Network ID Window NOTE When transferring a Cresnet file touchpanel project firmware make sure the port speed baud rate is set to ...
Страница 21: ...r Viewport and poll the network Verify that the NET ID for the TPS RFGWX is properly set to match the SIMPL program Note that NET ID and RF ID are separate parameters TPS RFGWX is not communicating on network Check network cabling for solid connections and correct pinouts TPS RFGWX channel ID does not match the touchpanel RF channel Enter Viewport and poll the network Verify that the channel ID fo...
Страница 22: ...s Touchpanel is not functioning correctly Refer to the Problem Solving section of the guide for the touchpanel Network wiring is incorrect Check network cabling for solid connections and correct pinouts TPS RFGWX is damaged Contact a Crestron customer service representative Multiple touchpanels only operate one at a time Multiple touchpanels are set to same RF channel RF ID Refer to the Setup sect...
Страница 23: ... 2016 In Latin America call Crestron Latin America at 5255 5093 2160 In Australia and New Zealand call Crestron Pacific at 613 9480 2999 Future Updates As Crestron improves functions adds new features and extends the capabilities of the TPS RFGWX additional information and programming examples may be made available as manual updates These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary sup...
Страница 24: ... not being used by the TPS RFGWX gateway If necessary change the gateway s Band setting to avoid interference Refer to Channel ID Band and Power Setting on page 9 for details Gateway Placement Optimum reception for any RF transceiver is obtained by installing the gateway transceiver in an open area or shelf with a clear line of sight no obstructions between gateway and receiver Crestron recommends...
Страница 25: ...A Two Way RF Transceiver TPS RFGWX 21 Horizontal Orientation Top of gateway Antenna Building Vertical Orientation TPS RFGWX Antenna Front of gateway Building RF GATEWAY 2 WAY PWR NET Rx SIG RF Tx ANTENNA CRESTRON Right Angle Orientation Antenna Building Top of gateway ...
Страница 26: ...ponents are covered for 90 days batteries and incandescent 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 of the dealer s warranty if any CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application ot...
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