Crestron electronic TPS-17B/W - Manual (Page 52)

Tilt Touchpanels Crestron Isys ® TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W & TPS-17B/W
TCP/IP Communication NOTE: Required for operation with a Crestron control system.
Ethernet Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W
or TPS-17B/W
ETHERNET
• Establish serial communication between TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W or
TPS-17B/W and PC.
• Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the TPS-12B/W,
TPS-15B/W or TPS-17B/W via the Crestron Toolbox (Functions |
Ethernet Addressing); otherwise enable DHCP.
• Confirm Ethernet connections between TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W or
TPS-17B/W and PC. If connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5
straight through cables with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Alternatively, use a
CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two LAN ports directly without using
a hub or router.
• Use the Address Book in the Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W or TPS-17B/W with the TPS-12B/W,
TPS-15B/W or TPS-17B/W’s TCP/IP communication parameters.
• Display the “System Info” window (click the
icon) and select the
TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W or TPS-17B/W entry.
Programs, Projects and Firmware
Program, project or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers
or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron
website as new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to
upload programs and projects via the programming software or to upload and
upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to
the SIMPL Windows help file, VisionTools Pro-e help file, or the Crestron Toolbox
help file.
SIMPL Windows If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using Simple Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
VisionTools Pro-e Upload the VisionTools Pro-e file to the touchpanel using VisionTools Pro-e or
Crestron Toolbox. If loading a project to a touchpanel that has an external compact
flash slot, please use Crestron Toolbox.
Firmware Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required
to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
• Upgrade TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W & TPS-17B/W firmware via Crestron
Toolbox.
• Establish serial or TCP/IP communications with the TPS-12B/W,
TPS-15B/W & TPS-17B/W and display the “System Info” window.
48 • Tilt Touchpanels: TPS-12B/W, TPS-15B/W & TPS-17B/W Operations Guide – DOC. 6464A