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  Series 3500 Touchpanels

Operations Guide - DOC. 8108B

Graphical System View in SIMPL Windows’ Configuration Manager

Use the Programming Manager workspace in SIMPL Windows to select symbols
and assign their respective signals. For this example, a touchpanel symbol was
added automatically when the CT-3500 was added to the system. Assign signals as
shown below.

Graphical Detail View of a Touchpanel in SIMPL Windows’ Programming Manager

For this overly simplified example, there is only one logic symbol used. Use the
Programming Manager to select and assign signals to the Interlock symbol, shown
after this paragraph.

Summary of Contents for ColorTouch 3500

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Page 3: ...cifications 6 Installation Setup 7 Identity Code 7 Recommended Cleaning 8 Preparation for Use 8 Hardware Hookup 9 Configuring the Touchpanel 11 Programming 15 Reserved Join Numbers 15 Workshop Versus SIMPL Windows 16 Problem Solving 19 Troubleshooting 19 Further Inquiries 20 Syntax 20 Return and Warranty Policies 21 Merchandise Returns Repair Service 21 CRESTRON Limited Warranty 21 ...

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Page 5: ...d VideoTouch Series 3500 unit is to replace hard wired panels in either a CRESNET II or an RS 232 based control system The touchpanel is capable of replacing large complicated panels with a series of simpler screens each specific to the control problem at hand Thus very large numbers of functions can be made available to the user without the confusion associated with hardware panels of that comple...

Page 6: ...e base on Series 3500 adjustable tiltcase touchpanels These touchpanels permit incremental angle positions indicated by audible clicks Range of motion is adjustable for user comfort and can vary from zero inclination to 70 degrees from horizontal Thus the user can position the touchscreen to a comfortable angle just as a microphone can be repositioned for each speaker The comfortable angle is here...

Page 7: ...pin 6 position RJ11 modular jack is located at the rear of the CT 3500 s base Use the cable assembly supplied to connect the touchpanel to the CN RJ11 supplied which attaches directly to the CRESNET II network The VT 3500 has an 8 position 8 pin modular telephone jack on the base A supplied 11 to 12 foot network cable with 8 position 8 pin connectors on each end connects the panel to the VT 3500IM...

Page 8: ...e three interface modules available for the Series 3500 Touchpanels VT 3500IMC and VT 3500IMW for the VT 3500 and CN RJ11 for the CT 3500 The VT 3500IMC shown below is supplied with every VT 3500 The module is housed in a black enclosure with silk screened top panel A 4 pin network connector and two BNC connectors for the video source are located on one side of the unit An 8 position 8 pin modular...

Page 9: ...ideo source are located on the back side of the unit An 8 position 8 pin modular telephone jack is located on the opposite side Physical Views of the VT 3500IMW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW CRESTRON s CN RJ11 shown below is a network one to one converter that interfaces 4 wire CRESNET and modular devices The converter is housed in a black enclosure with silk screened top panel A 4 pin network co...

Page 10: ...NOTE Wall mount and rack mount kits are available options that can be purchased with lectern mount configurations Parts and instructions are provided with each kit Series 3500 Touchpanel Configurations CONFIGURATION DISPLAY INSTALLATION CT 3500 256 Color Movable and can tilt CT 3500L 256 Color Lectern mount VT 3500 256 Color 255 Color plus one Video Movable and can tilt VT 3500L 256 Color 255 Colo...

Page 11: ...pixels View Screen Display Active Matrix Color LCD View Screen Illumination Backlit Fluorescent View Screen Touch Screen Resistive Membrane RS 232 Port 9 pin D female for CT VT 3500L only VGA OUT Port 15 pin D female for CT VT 3500L only VIDEO Port S Video or Composite 2 BNC Video Input Connectors select from Setup Menu refer to on VT 3500IMC VT 3500 only Configuring the Touchpanel section on back...

Page 12: ...th rather than the surface of the touchscreen Wipe touchscreen clean and avoid ingress of moisture beneath panels Preparation for Use The only preparation that may be required is to mount the touchpanel If a CT 3500L or VT 3500L is being installed the cutout dimensions are required Refer to the lectern cutout details below for these configurations Cutout measurements in the figure have been rounde...

Page 13: ...NET II Network Cable Part No CRE 2S18218 CN RJ11 VT 3500IMC CT 3500L VT 3500L CNRACK OR CNRACK D OR CNMS NOTE Wire is available from Liberty Wire Cable 719 260 0061 18 AWG Stranded Wire 2x Twisted Pairs A supplied cable assembly P N 15717 with 6 position 6 pin connectors on each end connects the CT 3500 to the CN RJ11 shown below Connect the CN RJ11 to the CRESNET II system via the network cable C...

Page 14: ...ections shown also apply to the CT 3500L except where specified NOTE Network termination points are available at the control system power supply Network units may also be daisy chained together Refer to the latest revision of the CRESNET II reference manual section on CNPWS power supplies Doc 8091 for wire gauge specifications and connection details 3 This step only applies to video windows VideoT...

Page 15: ...ons TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS SETUP and SAVE SETUP AND RUN PROGRAM Main Menu Calibration Menu Calibration of the touchscreen is required if the active touch area of a button does not coincide with the button s image Select the TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION button to display the Calibration Menu shown below The Calibration Menu offers the choice to initiate calibration with the Perform Calibr...

Page 16: ...button located at the lower right corner of the Setup Menu Setup Menu Brightness Screen brightness may need to be altered because of ambient light conditions or personal preference Three brightness buttons Brightness Low Brightness Medium and Brightness High located in the bottom row of the Setup Menu may be selected to assign brightness setting Current brightness setting is shown in red rather th...

Page 17: ...reaches 80 of its final level in five minutes and full brightness in 20 minutes The touchpanel display hardware life can be lengthened by turning off the backlight when the touchpanel is inactive The Backlight Timeout button is located in the middle row of the third column of the Setup Menu Selection of this button changes the touchpanel display to reveal the Backlight Timeout Menu shown below An ...

Page 18: ...a local demo mode where it merely displays various menus but does not communicate with CRESNET II system In local mode the directory buttons change pages but buttons requiring feedback do not work Two centrally located buttons on the Interface Menu Local and Cresnet II determine communication mode Select Local to set the touchpanel into demo mode and Cresnet II for normal CRESNET II communication ...

Page 19: ...of the Main Menu saves all of the setup information to EEPROM and displays the main page that has been programmed into your system Programming Reserved Join Numbers A reserved join number is a feature of the software that enables a designer to create a button on a page that either calls up the Setup Menu ramps brightness etc The tables below provide a list of reserved join numbers available within...

Page 20: ... queries there is no plan to add new features to it For this reason Crestron suggests that all new programming be done with SIMPL Windows Workshop SIMPL is CRESTRON s programming language designated for easy implementation of the control system requirements The objects that are used in SIMPL are called symbols A basic touchpanel SIMPL program is shown below in block diagram form Series 3500 SIMPL ...

Page 21: ...ot please refer to the extensive help information provided with the software Using the same example in the previous Workshop section the following paragraphs and illustrations provide insight to a small portion of a CRESNET control system developed with SIMPL Windows To begin the programmer should envision the system in block diagram form shown below Block Diagram of CRESNET Control System Use the...

Page 22: ...their respective signals For this example a touchpanel symbol was added automatically when the CT 3500 was added to the system Assign signals as shown below Graphical Detail View of a Touchpanel in SIMPL Windows Programming Manager For this overly simplified example there is only one logic symbol used Use the Programming Manager to select and assign signals to the Interlock symbol shown after this...

Page 23: ...not receiving network power Confirm that power is supplied to the network Touchpanel is incorrectly calibrated Enter SETUP MODE and recalibrate Touchpanel is not Incorrect network wiring Touch screen to remove message and verify correct wiring to all connectors responding and screen displays Cresnet Error message Touchpanel ID is not set to match the NET ID in the SIMPL program Touch screen to rem...

Page 24: ...ocate specific information or have questions please take advantage of Crestron s award winning technical support team by calling In the US and Canada call Crestron s corporate headquarterrs at 1 888 CRESTRON 1 888 273 7876 or 1 201 767 3400 In Europe call Crestron International at 32 15 730 974 In Asia call Crestron Asia at 852 2341 2016 In Latin America call 525 574 15 90 For local support from e...

Page 25: ...ber to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of shipment to purchaser Disk drives and any other moving or rotating mechanical parts are covered for a period of one 1 year CRESTRON warrants all its other products for a period of one year from the defects mentioned above excluding touchscreen display components which are covered f...

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