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Unison Paradigm
®
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories
Configuration and
User Manual
Part Number: 7184M1230 Rev: A
Released: 2016-11
E T C ® a n d U n i s o n P a r a d i g m ® a r e e i t h e r r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k s o r t r a d e m a r k s o f E l e c t r o n i c T h e a t r e
C o n t r o l s , I n c . i n t h e U n it e d S t a t e s a n d o t h e r c o u n t r i e s .
A l l ot h e r t r a d e m a r k s , b o t h m a r k e d a n d n o t m a r k e d , a r e t h e p r o pe r t y o f t h e ir r e s p e c t iv e ow n e r s .
E T C i n t e n d s t hi s d o c u m e n t , w h e t h e r p r i n t e d o r e le c t r o n i c , t o b e p r o v i d e d i n i t s e n t i r e t y . T h i s p r o d u c t i s i nt e n d e d f or p r o f e ss i o n a l u s e o n l y . R e a d t hi s e n t i r e d oc u m e n t b e f o r e u s i n g t h i s p r od u c t .
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Document Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contacting ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Power/Navigation Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Docking Station Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wireless Access Station Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
MeshConnect Overview and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation and Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setup and Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Configuration and Theme Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Retrieve the Configuration and Theme Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading Files to the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Configuration Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Calibrate Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Comms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Wireless Config Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Protected Features and Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
i Table of Contents
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Charging the Handheld Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Charging when Docked. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Charging using Micro USB Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Cleaning the Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
ii P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual
Introduction
Welcome to the Unison Paradigm P-TS7 Handheld and Wireless Accessories Configuration and User Manual. This manual contains the procedures for setup of the P-TS7 Handheld
Touchscreen as well as configuration of its use with wireless accessories including the
Paradigm Docking Station and Wireless Access Station.
MeshConnect system
Wireless Access Station
(P-LCD-WAS)
P-TS7 Handheld
Touchscreen
(P-TS7-H)
Docking Station
(P-LCD-DOCK)
Reference the related accessory documentation for more information on installation and hardware setup:
• Paradigm Wireless Access Station Installation Guide
• Paradigm Docking Station Setup Guide
Documentation is available for download on the ETC website at etcconnect.com
.
Document Conventions
These symbols are used throughout this document to alert you to important information.
Note:
Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
CAUTION: A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or an equipment problem.
Introduction 1
Contacting ETC
If you are having difficulties configuring your new ETC P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen, your most convenient resources are the references given in this user manual. To search more widely, try the ETC website at etcconnect.com
. If none of these resources is sufficient, contact
ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours.
When calling for help, please have the following information available:
• Product model and serial number (located on back panel)
• List of Handheld accessories including Docking Station, Wireless Access Station, etc.
• Paradigm software version
• Other components in your system (Unison ® , other consoles, etc.)
Americas
Electronic Theatre Controls Inc.
Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free)
+1-608 831-4116 [email protected]
United Kingdom
Electronic Theatre Controls Ltd.
Technical Services Department
26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Victoria Road,
London W3 6UU England
+44 (0)20 8896 1000 [email protected]
Asia
Electronic Theatre Controls Asia, Ltd.
Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square
9 Sheung Yuet Road
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
+852 2799 1220 [email protected]
Germany
Electronic Theatre Controls GmbH
Technical Services Department
Ohmstrasse 3
83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
+49 (80 24) 47 00-0 [email protected]
Please e-mail comments about this manual to: [email protected]
2 P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual
Overview
The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen provides flexible control of your Paradigm lighting control system, wherever it is convenient for you to work in the venue. The touchscreen can be connected to your
Paradigm lighting control system using a MeshConnect wireless connection or docked on the
Paradigm Docking Station.
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen Overview
Access Panel indicators, SD card slot, MeshConnect, wireless antenna
Lock access for use of locking device (by others)
Power button
USB ports micro USB
USB 2.0
7” LCD Touchscreen
WVGA (800x480)
MeshConnect
The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen uses a built-in radio to communicate wirelessly with a Docking
Station or Wireless Access Station. See MeshConnect Overview and Setup on page 8
.
Access Panel
The access panel is located on the top edge of the P-TS7
Handheld Touchscreen.
To open the access panel, place your thumb on the front of the access panel and wrap your fingers to the back side.
While holding your thumb in place, apply pressure with your fingers and rotate the access panel open.
Overview 3
4
Wireless Antenna
The wireless antenna for the Handheld is located behind the access panel. The wireless antenna is designed to operate behind the closed access panel. It is not necessary to extend the wireless antenna on the Handheld during operation.
Buttons and Indicators
Each of the buttons and indicators on the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen I/O panel are labeled.
• Reset button - when pressed, resets the touchscreen software causing a reboot
• Mode button - press once to access the Setup Menu (see page 15 ). Press and hold for four
seconds to access the Calibrate Touchscreen
feature.
• USB indicator - flashes when the battery charging source is USB
• Aux indicator - illuminates solid when powered by the Docking Station. Alternatively, this LED flashes when the Handheld battery is charging from these sources.
• Bat indicator - flashes when the battery is charging
• Act indicator - flashes to indicated the device is operating normally.
SD Card Slot
• Secure Digital (SD) card slot - this connection is used for local upload and download of configuration and theme files. The SD card slot supports standard SD and SDHC cards.
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Overview
Power/Navigation Button
The “Power” button on the right side of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen has multiple functions, depending on the state the Handheld is in at the time of use.
Current Handheld State
Powered Off
Standby mode
Normal operation (wake)
Normal operation (wake)
Normal operation (wake)
Action Result press power button press power button Touchscreen wakes to configured page press power button Touchscreen goes into Standby mode double press power button press and hold power button for 5 seconds
Touchscreen powers up (application loading could take up to 30 seconds to initialize)
Touchscreen displays Status icons and a soft button
Touchscreen powers off
Power Up
From a powered off state, press the “Power” button one time to power the P-TS7 Handheld
Touchscreen. Application startup can take up to 30 seconds.
Standby/Wake
When the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is powered on, pressing the “Power” button once places the touchscreen in standby mode, saving the battery power.
When the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is in standby mode, wake the touchscreen by pressing the
“Power” button once. The touchscreen resumes normal operation.
Status Display
When the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is powered on, pressing the “Power” button twice displays status icons and a soft button in the upper right corner of the touchscreen. Which icons display are dependant on the status of the touchscreen’s connection and the configuration. Status icons are defined on the following page.
Wireless Signal
•A wireless signal graph displays on the top left corner of the touchscreen of the current displayed page. This bar graph displays the wireless signal strength of the connected device (if any).
Wireless Status Soft Button
• The top right corner of the touchscreen displays a soft button which displays as different icons depending on the current state of the system and how the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
is configured. The touchscreen can be configured for Manual or Automatic configuration selection.
- When setup for “Manual” Wireless Config Selection, you can select the configuration you wish to connect to from the available configurations in the “Select Configuration” list.
Reference
for more information.
- When setup for “Automatic” Wireless Config Selection, the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
will search and connect to the strongest wireless signal available and load that associated configuration. Reference
for more information.
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6
Configuration mode
Manual
Automatic
Icon
Status Icons
Description
Other configurations available. This icon displays when other wireless configurations are within range. Press the icon (soft button) to display the Select Configuration screen, then select the desired configuration for loading.
Displays when the
touchscreen
is connected to and using the only available configuration. When this icon displays, there are no other configurations available for selection.
Configuration unavailable. This icon displays when the
touchscreen
is not within wireless range of any Wireless Access
Station or Docking Station.
Configuration change is pending. This icon displays when a
touchscreen
is about to load the configuration from another detected Wireless Access Station or Docking Station that has a stronger wireless signal.
Displays when a
touchscreen
is connected to and using the only available configuration or the strongest detected wireless configuration.
Configuration unavailable. This icon displays when the
touchscreen
is not within wireless range of any Wireless Access
Station or Docking Station.
Docked
When the Handheld is docked to a Docking Station, the bottom left corner of the touchscreen displays an animated icon representing the touchscreen on a Docking Station.
Battery
The bottom right corner of the touchscreen displays a battery level indicator. When the battery level is high, the indicator displays graduated green levels. When the battery level is low, the level indicator graduates through amber colors to a flashing red. See
Charging the Handheld Touchscreen on page 33
.
USB Ports
Two USB ports are located on the bottom left edge of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen.
• USB - this connection is used for local upload and download of configuration and theme files using USB removable media.
• micro USB - this connection is used for charging the
touchscreen
from a USB power adapter. See
Charging using Micro USB Power Supply on page 33
.
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and Wireless Accessories User Manual
Docking Station Overview
The Docking Station connects to the Paradigm control network using Ethernet or NetConnect (Power over Ethernet 802.3af) and serves the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen as both a table top charging station and a wireless access point for MeshConnect communications.
MeshConnect antenna
Adjustable
Cradle
RX and TX
Indicators
Reset button
Power indicator
DC Power input
12V Input
NetConnect
Lock access for use of locking device
(by others)
NetConnect
NetConnect uses Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af, 13W max) communications to connect between the Paradigm Docking Station and the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP). A 12V DC power input adapter is supplied and can be used when Power over Ethernet is not available.
MeshConnect
MeshConnect uses the built-in radio to communicate wirelessly with the touchscreen station. See
MeshConnect Overview and Setup on page 8 .
Reference the Paradigm Docking Station Setup Guide for more information.
Wireless Access Station Overview
The Wireless Access Station connects to the Paradigm control network over LinkConnect and serves the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen as a wireless access point for MeshConnect communication.
Overview
LinkConnect
LinkConnect uses Echelon® LonTalk® with LinkPower to connect by cable between the Wireless
Access Station and the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP). Reference the Wireless
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8
MeshConnect
MeshConnect uses the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen built-in radio to communicate wirelessly with a
Wireless Access Station. See
MeshConnect Overview and Setup on page 8 .
Reference the Paradigm Wireless Access Station Installation Guide for more information.
MeshConnect Overview and Setup
MeshConnect is the wireless control network used with the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen for communication with a Docking Station or Wireless Access Station.
Or
Wireless communications uses Zigbee wireless communication radio (IEEE 802.15.4).
Power for the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen unit is provided from the built-in rechargeable battery. You will need to fully charge the unit before use. Reference
Charging the Handheld Touchscreen on page
Installation and Configuration Requirements
Prior to connecting your P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen using MeshConnect, the following requirements must be met:
• All components used including the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
, Docking Stations and
Wireless Access Stations must exist in the LightDesigner configuration.
• All station Neuron IDs should be added to the LightDesigner configuration.
• The LightDesigner configuration should be uploaded to the connected Paradigm Architectural
Control Processor(s).
• Docking Stations have been assigned compatible IP Addresses. Reference page 29
for instructions to assign the IP Address.
• The Docking Station must also be associated by Neuron ID to the configured device in
LightDesigner. The Neuron ID is available from the
tab in the Setup menu when a
P-TS7
Handheld Touchscreen
is docked. It can also be found on the product label or from the
Network view of LightDesigner.
• The “Wireless” property of the touchscreen is configured within the LightDesigner Property
Editor for use with the wireless accessory.
• The Wireless HF Channel property for all wireless devices must match. By factory default this setting is HF Channel 10.
- To configure the HF Channel property for the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
, reference
Select HF Channel on page 19 .
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Overview
- To configure the HF Channel for the Docking Station and Wireless Access Station, reference the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor Configuration Manual or reference the
LightDesigner online help system.
Note:
A P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen can be associated to multiple Docking Stations and/ or Wireless Access Stations within a configuration. The displayed configuration and theme may be different for each configured touchscreen based on which Dock or
Access station it is connected.
Information related to LightDesigner software including configuration, upload, and associating Neuron IDs, can be found in the LightDesigner online help system.
Setup and Connect
1: Fully charge the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
before using with a MeshConnect control system. Reference
Charging the Handheld Touchscreen on page 33 for instructions.
2: Press the “Power” button once on the right side of the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
.
Application startup takes a minimum of 20 seconds.
3: Which configuration is loaded to the touchscreen depends on the
Note:
If the Handheld does not have the configuration and theme file, you will be provided the option to download the files from the connected processor. The most efficient method to load configuration and theme files is to use removable media. See
.
Automatic Wireless Config Selection
When the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is setup for Automatic Wireless Config Selection, the
Handheld will search and connect to the strongest wireless signal available and load that associated configuration.
• During normal use, when another configuration within range of the Handheld is stronger the
Wireless Status icon displays. This icon means a configuration change is about to occur. See
.
• The configuration will change automatically within several seconds of the configuration change notification. You can postpone the configuration change for 2 minutes by touching the Wireless
Status soft button, then choosing cancel from the Automatic Selection screen.
Manual Wireless Config Selection
When the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is setup for Manual Wireless Config Selection, select the configuration you wish to connect to from the available configurations in the Select Configuration list.
• During normal use, when another configuration becomes available to the Handheld, a Wireless
Status icon displays. This icon means that additional wireless configurations are available for
selection to the Handheld. See Status Icons on page 6 . Touch the Wireless Status soft button to
display the Select Configuration screen.
Connecting wirelessly to a Docking Station or Wireless Access Station
When connected wirelessly to a Docking Station or Wireless Access Station, the P-TS7 Handheld
Touchscreen loads the associated configuration for that station. Configurations can be shared among the wireless devices, but each station can have only one configuration associated.
• When using a Docking Station, the dock must be assigned a valid IP Address to communicate with the Paradigm control system.
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Assign an IP Address for a Docking Station:
1: Connect the Docking Station to the lighting control network following the instructions provided in the Paradigm Docking Station Setup Guide.
2: Power on the
P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
, then dock it to the Docking Station.
3: Press the [Setup] button on the touchscreen. The Setup “About” screen displays.
4: Press the [Dock] tab. The passcode keypad displays.
5: Enter the setup or admin passcode. By factory default, the setup passcode is set to 3031. The
“Dock” configuration page displays.
6: Reference the
configuration section on
for information to assign the IP Address.
Note:
Once the Docking Station has been assigned a valid IP Address, it is ready for use in the system. Any future connection of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen to the
Docking Station will behave as described in the Wireless Config Selection setting (see page 21
).
The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen and each configured wireless accessory must use the same HF
Channel for communication. Configuration of the HF Channel for each device is slightly different.
Configure the HF Channel for the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen
options on the touchscreen.
Configure the HF Channel for the Wireless Accessories
From the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP)
1: Navigate to the Arch Setup > Lonworks Connections menu.
2: Select Wireless HF Channel.
3: Select the wireless device from the list for configuration.
4: Select the desired HF Channel. Available settings are HF Channel 1 through
HF Channel 12.
Note:
The Wireless HF Channel can also be configured from LightDesigner.
CAUTION: Be sure each wireless device HF Channel is the same or they will not communicate. This includes the Handheld Touchscreen when docked to a
Docking Station.
Docking a P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen to a Docking Station
When the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is docked to a Docking Station, the touchscreen loads the associated configuration for that Docking Station. Automatic and Manual configuration selection is not available when the touchscreen is docked.
Configuration and Theme Files
Configuration and theme files are stored and recalled locally from the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen.
Each configuration and theme that will be used on the touchscreen must be loaded once during setup or when the configuration or theme is modified.
When a P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is connected to the system and it does not have the associated configuration and theme file for recall, the touchscreen will prompt to begin downloading the associated files. When connected wirelessly it is recommended that you manually load the configuration files using removable media instead. File transfer over a wireless connection can be slow.
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Overview
Retrieve the Configuration and Theme Files
Configuration and theme files are available from the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP) or from within the LightDesigner configuration.
Retrieve from the P-ACP
1: Insert removable media into the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor, either USB or SD media.
2: Navigate to File Operations from the main menu.
3: Select Save LCD Files.
4: Select the desired configuration file from the available configurations in the list.
5: Select the media type for the save operation. Two files types will be exported; the configuration file saves with a “*.lcdconf” extension and the theme saves with an “*.lcdtheme” extension.
Retrieve from LightDesigner
1: From the LightDesigner configuration, select “Extract Portable Touchscreen Files” from the
(Project) menu. The Extract Portable Touchscreen Files dialog displays.
2: Select which touchscreen files will be exported from the selection and click [OK]. The Browse For
Folder dialog displays for selection of a location the files will be exported to, such as a removable
USB device. Two files types will be exported; the configuration file saves with a “*.lcdconf” extension and the theme saves with an “*.lcdtheme” extension.
Loading Files to the Touchscreen
1: Insert the removable media into the appropriate location, SD or USB.
• USB media is located on the bottom left edge of the Handheld.
• SD media port is located behind the Access Panel
.
2: Access the Setup menu by pressing the [Setup] button on the display or by pressing the Mode button (
located behind the Access Panel
. The display changes to the “About” tab of the
Setup menu.
3: Press the [Files] button. A keypad displays for passcode entry.
4: Enter the four digit setup or admin passcode _ _ _ _ to access the “Files” menu. By factory default, this setup passcode is 3031.
5: Press the [Config] button to load the configuration file(s) or press [Theme] to load theme file(s) to the touchscreen.
6: Press [Load From] and choose the removable media source the configuration files will be loaded from, then press [OK].
7: Select the specific file (or select multiple files) from the list that you would like to load onto the touchscreen.
Note:
Standard ETC provided themes used in your configuration do not need to be manually loaded to the LCD. These themes are loaded for you at the factory and will display beneath the “Themes” directory.
8: Press [OK]. The selected files will save to the selected media.
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Configuration Selection
The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen can be configured to automatically change the configuration depending on the strongest wireless signal or for manual configuration selection by a user. By default, the touchscreen is set to automatic configuration selection.
Modes and Use
Power-up behavior depends on whether the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is setup for Automatic or
Manual configuration selection.
Note:
All wireless devices must be on the same HF Channel to communicate. Reference the
Paradigm LightDesigner online help system or the Paradigm Architectural Control
Processor Configuration Manual for information to change the HF Channel for wireless accessory products.
Automatic Config Selection
When the touchscreen is powered-up, it begins the search for all wireless signals connected in the system. The touchscreen will automatically connect to the strongest wireless signal detected. After connecting, the touchscreen will begin loading the associated configuration.
Note:
If the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen does not have the configuration and theme file, you will be provided the option to download the files from the connected processor.
The most efficient method to load configuration and theme files is to use removable media. See
Configuration and Theme Files on page 10 .
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Overview
Manual Config Selection
On power up, the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen displays the “Select Configuration” page. Access to the “Select Configuration” page is also possible anytime by touching the Wireless Status soft button.
This page includes a listing of all wireless devices, such as Docking Stations and Wireless Access
Stations, that have configurations that can be loaded to the touchscreen as well as access to the
Each wireless device in the list also displays the name of the associated configuration and a bar graph indicating the wireless signal strength for that device. Select an access point from the list and press the
[Connect] button to load the specified configuration for that wireless device.
Note:
If the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen does not have the configuration and theme file, you will be provided the option to download the files from the connected processor.
The most efficient method to load configuration and theme files is to use removable media. See
Configuration and Theme Files on page 10 .
From this page you can also access the
. Simply press the [Setup] button.
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Quick Status Menu
While the touchscreen is powered on, pressing the power button twice displays additional status indicators and quick access to the select configuration menu.
• displays the current state of the
Handheld Touchscreen battery level
• touch this icon to quickly access the
Select Configuration page
• displays the current state of the wireless signal strength between the Handheld
Touchscreen and its connected access point
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Setup Menu
Pressing the [Setup] button or pressing the “Mode” button (see
Buttons and Indicators on page 4 )
displays the Setup menu.
About
The About tab displays read-only information pertaining to the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen including;
• Neuron Id: a station specific unique hardware address that is permanent to the touchscreen. This
ID is used by the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor to bind/associate stations within the
LightDesigner configuration.
• Bootloader: the bootloader software version.
• Firmware: the application firmware version loaded onto the touchscreen. Firmware can be updated, reference
for instructions.
• Memory Usage Total: the touchscreen has 648 megabytes (Mb) of memory available for configuration storage. The “Memory Usage” section displays the “Total” memory available, the memory “Used” and the available memory that is “Free” for use.
• Boot Reason: the last action that caused the touchscreen to boot. Reasons for reboot could be due to a [Reset] button press on the touchscreen I/O panel, power loss, etc.
• Watchdog: the status of the Watchdog tool.
• Battery: the level of current battery charge (0-100%)
• WBS Type: the wireless base station device type that the Handheld is currently connected. If the
Handheld is not currently connected to a wireless device, “Not Connected” will display.
• WBS Version: the version of software running on the wireless base station device that the
Handheld is currently connected to. If the Handheld is not connected to a wireless device, N/A will display.
• Local storage: displays the internal memory in use and in relation to the capacity in the device.
Setup Menu 15
Screen
16
The Screen tab provides user settings for the Handheld Touchscreen including:
• Backlight Level: a level bar is provided to set the relative brightness of the touchscreen backlight.
By default, the level is set to full.
Note:
When the Light Sensor is “On”, the backlight level sets the maximum level of brightness.
• Backlight Timeout: sets the length of inactivity time before the backlight fades to its backlight timeout level. This is separate from any configuration related Inactivity Timeout settings.
• Backlight Timeout Level: the intensity level the backlight will fade to when its “Backlight
Timeout” has been reached. This level can be set to either “Off” or “Dim”.
• Light Sensor: allows the touchscreen to determine an appropriate Backlight Level based on ambient light in the space. The internal light sensor measures the ambient light and adjusts the backlight proportionally based on the established backlight level settings. By default, the light sensor is “Off”.
• Inactivity Battery Saver: allows the touchscreen save battery power by going into Standby mode after a specified period of inactivity. Options include Never, 30 mins, 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours. The default setting is 2 hours.
• Local Storage: displays the internal memory in use and in relation to the capacity in the device.
Calibrate Touchscreen
The Screen tab provides a [Calibrate Touchscreen] button that when pressed, launches the calibration display. This display is provided as a tool for recalibrating the touch behaviors on the touchscreen.
Calibration may be required if presses on the touchscreen are recognized in an area other than where the screen was pressed.
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Note:
Pressing and holding the [Mode] button (located behind the Access Panel
of the touchscreen) for four seconds launches the calibration display.
To calibrate the touchscreen, simply touch as close to the center of the “+” symbol as it is displayed.
The “+” symbol will move to five separate coordinates on the touchscreen to complete the calibration.
When all five coordinates have been calibrated, press [Close] to return to the previously displayed page.
If you are unsatisfied with the calibration results, press [Recalibrate] to start the calibration again or press [Clear] to clear your settings.
Sound
The Sound tab provides a volume control for the master volume level of the touchscreen’s built-in speakers.
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Comms
The Comms tab provides communication settings and information including which Paradigm
Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP) the touchscreen is connected to, and provides access to the wireless connectivity features.
• Server Name: this is the name of the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor that the touchscreen is connected to (P-ACP).
• Connection Type: this is the type of connection that is made to the P-ACP. Connection types include Wireless, High Speed Serial Dock (+Wireless), or None.
• Wireless Config Selection: this allows selection of either Automatic or Manual configuration mode and identifies the active configuration, if any. Reference
Wireless Config Selection on page
.
• Local Storage: displays the internal memory in use and in relation to the capacity in the device.
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Radio Options
To change the Handheld Touchscreen HF Channel, set the Automatic Selection Threshold, and access the HF Channel Energy Scan, press the [Radio Options] button.
Select HF Channel
The Paradigm Handheld is set to HF Channel 10 by factory default. To change the Handheld from its default setting, touch the [10 ?] button in the selection field. Available options include HF Channels 1 through 12.
Determining which HF Channel to use is simplified when you use the HF Channel Energy Scan
.
Note:
All wireless devices must be on the same HF Channel to communicate. Reference the
Paradigm LightDesigner online help system or the Paradigm Architectural Control
Processor Configuration Manual for information to change the HF Channel in
Handheld Touchscreen wireless accessory products.
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Automatic Selection Threshold
This setting allows you to specify the wireless signal strength (in dBm) before a configuration change occurs when your
Wireless Config Selection is set to Automatic. As a wireless signal weakens the
Handheld Touchscreen will search the area for a stronger signal.
Use the slide bar to set the threshold in dBm. By default this value is set to 15 dBm.
Note:
Higher values require larger differences in signal strengths before the configuration change will occur. For example, if the Handheld is connected to a Wireless Access
Station and that station signal is currently at -45 dBm; the Automatic Selection
Threshold is set to 15 dBm; then the Handheld would need to discover another wireless signal that is at least -30 dBm to change.
HF Channel Energy Scan
Use the HF Channel Energy Scan to determine which HF Channel offers the best opportunity for successful wireless signal and range for the Handheld Touchscreen and wireless accessories.
Press the [HF Channel Energy Scan] button to begin the scan.
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The display changes to a bar graph, representing all 12 Channels available to the Handheld
Touchscreen. The current channel in use is highlighted in yellow. Select the button beneath the bottom of a channel to make a new channel selection.
The bar graph constantly updates with the most recent scanned channel data. The bar graph data offers both a color code and a numeric reference for determining the best channel for wireless communication.
• When an HF Channel has low traffic, the bar graph will indicate a small green bar. This is the optimal channel selection for the Handheld Touchscreen and its wireless accessories.
• When the HF Channel has moderate traffic, the bar graph will indicate a blue bar. This channel selection is acceptable for the Handheld Touchscreen and its wireless accessories when no other channel is available.
• When the HF Channel has high traffic, the bar graph will indicate a larger yellow or red bar. These channels should be avoided.
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Wireless HF Power
Wireless HF Power is the power that the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen antenna is currently using. By default, this is set to 10 dBm. Selection is available up to 18 dBm. The higher the power, the stronger the wireless signal range will be for the touchscreen.
When increasing HF power for the touchscreen, also increase the Wireless Access Station and/or
Docking Station power using LightDesigner. The values should match so bidirectional communication will always be possible.
Wireless Config Selection
Configure the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen to wait for a manual configuration selection when a wireless signal is connected or automatically select the configuration for loading. By default, the touchscreen is set to Automatic configuration.
The P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen by default automatically selects the assigned configuration based on the wireless device it receives the strongest signal from.
Automatic
Selecting Automatic allows the Handheld Touchscreen to select a configuration automatically based on signal strength.
Manual
Selecting Manual allows the user complete control over when to switch configurations.
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Site Survey
The site survey feature is useful to help a user better gauge coverage, whether to ensure coverage overlap or trying to avoid it. To view a read only list of unbound but powered wireless accessories that are on the same HF Channel as the Handheld Touchscreen, select the [Site Survey] button.
The list automatically refreshes with new data and displays the wireless device with the strongest signal at the top of the list and the weakest at the bottom. Each listed device includes a bar graph representing the signal strength of each wireless accessory and includes the raw data in parenthesis next to the device name.
Note:
All Paradigm wireless signals that are detected on the same HF Channel will display in this list, even if the devices are not yet bound within the configuration.
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The Config tab displays the project information that was provided in ControlDesigner. Project information can only be modified in ControlDesigner when the configuration is not an Automated configuration generated by LightDesigner using the Automatic Touchscreen Configuration feature.
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Protected Features and Tabs
The “Files”, “Network” and “System” tabs as well as the
and “Passcodes” features on
the Config tab are protected by a passcode and should be used only by trained personnel. Typically
these displays are accessed only during system commissioning. Pressing any of the tab names will display a keypad for setup or admin passcode entry.
Note:
Enter your four digit passcode _ _ _ _ to access these menus. These protected tabs and features should be accessed only by trained personnel.
Timed Events
The “Timed Events” button on the Config
tab allows users to add and edit Timed Events. Press the
[Timed Events] button on the Config tab, and enter the passcode to begin. All created timed events will display in the “Timed Event Setup” menu. From this menu you can add new events, or delete or edit existing events in the list.
Note:
ControlDesigner provides a page navigation action to reach a Timed Event configuration directly. Use this feature to provide access for users who wish to edit
Timed Events.
Note:
When there is no configuration active, the [Timed Events] and [Passcodes] buttons are disabled.
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Adding a new event and editing an event are similar in process.
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Add Event
1: Press the [Add] button, a “New Timed Event” configurator displays.
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2: Specify the “Start Time”. Pressing the default [Time of Day] button displays a list of available start times including; “Time of Day”, “Sunrise”, and “Sunset”. Press to select the option. Depending on the selection, additional options may display:
• If “Time of Day” is selected, additional selection for a “Start Time” is required.
• If “Sunrise” or “Sunset” are selected, additional selection for an “Offset” is required. An offset is specified as an positive (press the [+] button) or negative (press the [-] button) hour and minutes setting from the astronomical time.
3: Specify the “End Time”. The options for “End Time” are similar to the “Start Time” except
“Duration” is now an option. When “Duration” is the selected “End Time”, you will also be required to specify the hours and minutes the event should run from its start time.
4: If an override has been created for the Timed Event, select the override from the options. For more information regarding overrides, please reference the Paradigm LightDesigner online help system or contact ETC Technical Services.
5: Press [Next] to specify the Recurrence settings of the Timed Event.
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6: Select the “Recurrence Type” from the options available.
• Additional settings are provided depending on the “Recurrence Type” selected. For example, if “Weekly” is selected, the following options display for selection:
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7: Press [Next] then select the drop down selection located next to “Start Action” to display
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available options.
8: Press to select the option from the list. Notice the ability to scroll to more options using the scroll bar on the right. Depending on the selection, more options may display for setting on the “Start
Action” page. Complete the options as required.
9: Press [Next] then select the drop down selection located next to “End Action” to display available options.
10: Press to select the option from the list. Notice the ability to scroll to more options using the scroll bar on the right. Depending on the selection, more options may display for setting on the “End
Action” page. Complete the options as required.
Passcodes
Passcodes that are assigned in ControlDesigner software for the active configuration are available for read-only reference on the Handheld Touchscreen using the [Passcodes] feature.
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Note:
When there is no configuration active, the [Timed Events] and [Passcodes] buttons and features are disabled.
1: Press the [Passcodes] button to view the list of passcodes associated to the active configuration.
The keypad for passcode entry displays.
2: Enter your four digit passcode _ _ _ _ to access the passcodes list. All passcodes for the active configuration display for reference. This is a read-only list.
Files
The Files tab allows you to view, modify, and delete the configuration and theme files that are currently loaded on the touchscreen. Access for uploading and downloading the configuration and theme files from/to removable media such as an SD card or USB key is also available from the Files tab. See
and
.
Note:
If the touchscreen is already associated with a Paradigm Architectural Control
Processor (P-ACP), it will automatically begin retrieving its LCD configuration file when powered.
Standard ETC provided themes are loaded for you at ETC and will display beneath the
“Themes” directory.
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Saving and Loading Configuration and Theme Files
1: To begin, you must have an USB key or SD card (your choice) inserted into the Handheld
Touchscreen.
2: Select either [Config] or [Theme] , whichever file type you want to transfer.
3: If saving a file to removable media select the file from the list and press [Save to]. If loading a file from removable media, press [Load From].
4: Choose the removable media (SD or USB) you are transferring to/from.
5: Navigate the file structure of the removable media to select the location you are saving to/loading from. To return to a previous directory in the removable media, press the [Up] button. Press [Ok] to set the directory location.
Note:
Multiple files can be selected for upload or download by simply touching to select each file. When a file with the same name exists at the save to location or if it already exists on the touchscreen when loading from removable media, you will be prompted to either [Cancel] the action or [Overwrite] the existing conflicting file.
Dock
The Dock tab is available only when the Handheld Touchscreen is docked to the Docking Station.
The Dock tab provides access to view and edit the network settings for the Docking Station. In addition, this tab is the only place to access the Docking Station Neuron ID.
IP Addressing
Two “IP Addressing” modes are available for use with the Docking Station; Manual and Automatic.
• Manual - in manual address mode the IP address and settings are user configured. To change any portion of the address, simply touch inside the field you wish to modify. A numeric keypad will display for edit of the selected field. Make the modifications to the selected field then select another field for edit as necessary. Pressing [Ok] saves your changes, exits the Setup Menu and returns the display to the previous displayed page.
• Automatic Mode - in automatic mode, the Docking Station is configured to obtain an IP address and other network settings automatically from a connected DCHP server. The Handheld
Touchscreen will display the Docking Station current settings provided from the connected DHCP
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server but the settings are not user editable. If no DHCP server is present, the Docking Station will assign itself a link-local address in the default 169.254.x.x range. Pressing [Ok] saves your changes, exits the Setup Menu and returns the display to the previous displayed page.
Note:
Docking Stations must have valid IP Addresses to communicate with the lighting control system.
Neuron ID
The Docking Station Neuron ID displays at the bottom of the Dock tab. This Neuron ID is required when binding the Docking Station to the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP).
System
With the exception of battery information, the information displayed on this tab is primarily of interest to ETC Technical Services for troubleshooting. Additional features of this tab includes the ability to
Reload Firmware , Reset to Defaults
, and view the
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System
The system information displayed relates specifically to the Handheld Touchscreen hardware.
• Board Revision - the touchscreen hardware circuit board revision.
Co-Processor
The co-processor provides information that relates to the Handheld Touchscreen processor and system software.
• Bootloader: the touchscreen bootloader version.
• Firmware: the touchscreen firmware version.
Battery
The battery information displayed is specific to the Handheld Touchscreen battery.
• Charge Level: the amount of current charge
• Temperature: the current temperature of the battery
• Voltage: the current voltage output of the battery
• When the Handheld Touchscreen is charging, “Charging” status will display
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Reload Firmware
The [Reload Firmware] button is provided as a tool to load new firmware to the Handheld. Firmware is loaded to the Handheld Touchscreen from removable media.
Note:
Docking Station and Wireless Access Station firmware are loaded from the Paradigm
Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP). Reference the Paradigm Architectural
Control Processor Configuration Manual for instructions.
1: Insert the USB key or SD card, with the firmware files saved, into the port on the touchscreen.
2: Press the [Reload Firmware] button.
3: Select the removable media type (USB or SD) from the recognized installed media.
4: Select the “PTS_fw_x.x.x.ts7_.tfw” file (x = version) from the list. When the firmware file completes loading, the touchscreen will reboot.
Reset to Defaults
Restores factory defaults to the settings on the “Screen”, “Sound”, and “Dock” pages.
Event Log
Displays a log of all events that have taken place on the Handheld Touchscreen. From this page, you can press [Save] to save the files to installed removable media, or press [Clear] to clear the log data.
Enabling the [Debug Mode] button displays additional log entries for Technical Service use.
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Maintenance
Charging the Handheld Touchscreen
Charging of the P-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen will be required as part of normal use. Typical battery life will be 4 hours of use time, 8 hours of Standby time. The touchscreen can be charged using two methods; docked to the Docking Station or connected to a micro USB charger (not included).
Charging when Docked
When the p-TS7 Handheld Touchscreen is docked to the Docking Station, charging times will vary depending on use and Docking Station power source.
• When in standby mode, charging time is approximately 8 hours.
• When powered off, charging time is approximately 4 hours.
Note:
For optimal charging times, the Docking Station should be powered using the provided power supply.
To charge, dock the Handheld Touchscreen to the Docking Station. Press the Power button twice to display the Status Display. The battery level indicator is provided on the bottom right corner of the status icons.
Charging using Micro USB Power Supply
Note:
When connecting to a USB host device, such as a PC, the Handheld Touchscreen must be powered off to charge using USB power and must charge at a slower rate.
For a faster charge over the micro USB connection, use a 3rd party DC power supply, such as a phone charger (by others).
The Handheld Touchscreen supports charging using any standard 5.5v micro USB power supply (not included). The power supply must support at least 500mA to properly charge the Touchscreen.
Charging times will vary depending on the output of the power supply.
• Minimum power supply (500mA) will charge the Touchscreen in 10 hours with the unit powered off.
• A 1,000mA power supply will charge the Touchscreen in 4 hours with the unit powered off.
To charge, connect a micro USB power supply to the micro USB receptacle on the bottom left edge of the Handheld. Press the Power button twice to display the Status Display. The battery level indicator is provided on the bottom right corner of the status icons.
Cleaning the Touchscreen
Use a dry micro fibre or lint-free cloth to clean any finger prints and oils from the Touchscreen.The use of chemical or water based solutions are not necessary.
CAUTION:
Use of liquid cleaners on the Touchscreen may damage the display. Liquid cleaners should never be sprayed directly on the display.
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Released 2016-11
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