Crestron SW-SIMPL Uživatelský manuál

Essentials of Crestron Programming Training manual - 2005Instructors: Steven SchoetersJan OomsCharles Hazelhoff

The first 5 exercises are done on this standard Training screen. (VTPRO-e is only used the 2ndday.)The numbers on the buttons correspond with the “JOI

5. Configuration view- To configure a system select items from the Device Library and drop them in the card slots/network. - Difference between the CR

5. Programming view1- Windows folder structure – under Program View2- Symbol Library – where the building blocks (symbols, modules) are located3- Deta

6. ExercisesDirect control:- Digital signal- Signal goes direct from TP to relay module, no logic symbols in between.- Connection is made by giving ou

Example 2Indirect control (via logic symbols):Insert the first logical symbolFunctionality of in and outputs – with and without ( )F1 – where to find

Example 3More logicInsert more symbols to illustrate feedback and signal Pulsing: Interlock is used for the feedback, the MOS (MMV) is used to pulse t

Example 4More logic: Blocking signalsUse ex.3 as startpoint and add a BUFFER symbolUsed Logic Symbol(s):TOGGLE, INTERLOCK, BUFFER, MOS

Example 5Practical example: Screen up/down – Open/Close LogicThis ex, Illustrates a practical - day to day - programming issueThe purpose is not on

7. Touchpanel design with VTPRO-e and layout activation with SimplWindows1) Make a script with the PDK2) Make screen per screen and explain all the VT

Create a script with the “program design kit”.It is very important to use it.This is the only standard to start a program efficientlyInstructionsPanel

1. Installation of all necessary software.2. Establishing communication with the control system.A. ViewportB. Toolbox3. What is SIMPL windows?4. Signa

First Page:Welcome screenInsert: Image, text window and a clockAdd a Transparent button with “Page Flip”functionSecond Page:Working screenAdd 3 button

Program structure:- Subsystems- Comment symbols- Bookmarks - WorldviewSIMPL Windows Program ActivationSubjects:A. ClockB. SubpagesC. SerialIndirect Te

A. Clock/date activation- DST format 4 for Europe (only with 2-series!, otherwise leave open)- Serialize date (7 formats) sends out text string to be

C. Serial Indirect Text Direct feedback: only possibilitySerial signals: mulitiple sources can go to one destination. Exception only valid for serial

D. Analog controlAnalog signals: correspond with analog channels that work with a value between 0 and 100% (0-65535 or 0000h-FFFFh) – bi-directionalBa

E. Module implementation: AnimationCrestron Modules: (p64 of the SW manual CDRom)Crestron Macros are prepackaged logic programs. A Crestron macro is a

F. Creating ModulesCreating modules: Create one from scratch or take a program for one device (best way to test) and(1) convert this into a modules. (

G. Serial communicationRS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 are all physical standards for serial communication:- The bi-directional data communication has the

G. Serial communication (2)Using a serial module:Crestron offers logic modules (also known as macros) that have been written for many devices. Modules

H. Test manager: Insert the signals youwant to monitorPulse signals fromtestmanagerMonitor signals

1. Installing necessary software:Training CD contains: SIMPL Windows, VTPRO-e, database, manuals, datasheets, examples,…- Crestron Software is officia

Use the F2 key to find out the signal routingSignal and symbol will automatically be opened and highlightedin detail view when you dubbelclick on the

Appendix

What’s the best way to save a program?An ‘archive’ is a .zip file that contains all files used by the program (.smw, .umc, .usp, .ir).This means it wi

SequencesIt is possible to trigger multiple actions with only one button press. Actions like this are used to start up or shut down a complete room/in

Analog Values and the INIT symbolAnalog InitializeSpeed Key Name :initSignals/ParametersSingle Input Form•One digital input: <trig1>•Any number

Numeric ValuesNumeric values can be expressed in a number of formats, where the character in parentheses represents the format identifier:•(d)ecimal•(

Creating an Xpanel projectStep 1. Create a new project and select Xpanel as panel type.Step 2. Go to the project properties (web tab) and fill in the

Assignment***CH07012003***

2. Establishing communicationRequirements- Viewport software (included in SIMPL windows and VTPRO-e) or Toolbox (separate installation)- Straigh

- Connect your serial cable to the control system- Start Viewport- Setup communication: factory set for RS232- Do the basic Diagnostics: F5, F4, F3,…-

B. ToolboxThe Crestron Toolbox is intended to fully replace the Crestron Viewport.Viewport's general architecture is to connect to a control syst

The Crestron Toolbox provides the following tools:Text Console: Performs text-based (command-line) functions.SMW Program Tree: Lists devices in a SIMP

3. What is SIMPL windows?SIMPL Windows is an abbrevation of:SymbolIntensiveMasterProgrammingLanguageSIMPL Windows combines the familiar drag-and-drop

4. Signals and symbolsA symbol is an item with a certain logical function, it can manipulate a “signal” in many different ways: pulse, stretch, delay,