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Re: Copy/Paste large S+ module

 

I don't really know of a quicker way than copy, paste, rename. I did find that making a really big base system than cutting it down can be a little quicker. For example build system for 30+ zones all ready for audio and video distro. Then cut out the zones you wouldn't need and tweak the specific zones to their particular needs.

Deleting is much faster but it really matters what your programming habits are and if you have a modular enough style to have this make any sense. I definitely started going the route of - get one zone going perfect than copy/paste/rinse and repeat - but I found once I had a reliable zone controller functions I was doing entirely too much repeat. There are a number of other benefits to this style such as being able to maintain join consistency, quick implantation of new products, and system to system reliability.

Just an idea

Cheers,

SFP

--- In Crestron@..., Jeremy Weatherford <jweather@...> wrote:

Don't do it in SIMPL Windows...


On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 5:18 PM, Heath Volmer <hvolmer@...> wrote:

Is there any way to speed up the copy/paste of very large S+ symbols
(3000+ signals)? It takes 20 seconds or so... F9 rename is lightning fast.

Heath

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Jeremy Weatherford




Re: Copy/Paste large S+ module

 

Don't do it in SIMPL Windows...

On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 5:18 PM, Heath Volmer <hvolmer@...> wrote:

Is there any way to speed up the copy/paste of very large S+ symbols
(3000+ signals)? It takes 20 seconds or so... F9 rename is lightning fast.

Heath

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Jeremy Weatherford


Copy/Paste large S+ module

Heath Volmer
 

Is there any way to speed up the copy/paste of very large S+ symbols (3000+ signals)? It takes 20 seconds or so... F9 rename is lightning fast.

Heath


Re: TPMC-10 Wifi

 

Challenge Accepted

--- In Crestron@..., Caleb Radecky <caleb@...> wrote:

I'll see your 1000 and raise you 1000.

Caleb Radecky | Applications Engineer
Crestron Certified Programmer | DMC-D | DMC-E | CLC-C
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC | Crestron Authorized Independent Programmer | 701 Beta Dr. #22 Cleveland OH 44143
P.440.449.1100 X1109 | F.440.449.1106 | <>
________________________________
From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of Gregg M
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 3:17 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: [Crestron] Re: TPMC-10 Wifi



+1000

--- In Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>, Lincoln King-Cliby <lincoln@> wrote:

Because the TPMC-10 is perhaps hands-down the worst touchpanel Crestron ever sold and has absolutely horrid wireless performance under virtually any conditions (Having not ever seen/used the Viewsonic product that the TPMC-10 is built upon, I'm inclined to believe that it was a Viewsonic design issue and not the fault of Crestron, since in that case it's pretty much Crestron software running on top of a Viewsonic Windows CE build as far as I can tell).

(Wow that was a longer rant than I expected).

Depending on the version of TPMC-10 it has either a "B" radio or a "B/G" radio. If it has a B radio and the Comcast WAP is only advertising support for "G" speeds [a trick to improve performance because in with a B/G WAP if /any/ device requests "B" support all devices are speed restricted to B speeds -- sort of like a grandma driving 25 on a 1-lane road with a 50 MPH speed limit] -- if that is done, "B" only devices won't be able to see/associate with the WAP. Is the Comcast device also "N"? That may also factor in to it.

That said there could be other factors in play. I got second handed an original ("B"-only) TPMC-10 and with it 18" away from a Cisco AP configured to do A/B (no "G" or "N") only it still only sees it maybe 1 in 10 times and I don't think I've ever gotten it to successfully connect. But at the moment I have no shortage of panels, so I'm more inclined to bin it rather than waste more time on it or inflict the pain on a 3rd party.

Get an 8X-GA or if you must, an iPad. I think a TPMC-10 is one of the few cases where a iPad would be better than the Crestron product.

Lincoln

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
V: 440.449.1100 x1107 | F: 440.449.1106 | I:
Crestron Services Provider

-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Sebastian
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Crestron] TPMC-10 Wifi

Hey All,

Does any one have any idea why a TPMC-10 is unable to even see the Xfinity/Comcast access point but is able to find and connect to a Netgear access point?

Thank you,



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Re: Any luck consistently controlling a Napco P9600 Security panel?

 

Did you every find a resolution to this issue?

I'm currently working on a job with a P3200 that won't arm or disarm from the touchpanels, although the status feedback and text displays work fine.

Thanks.

--- In Crestron@..., "JGBOVINE" <jgbovine@...> wrote:

There have been previous threads on this topic. Looking for any updated info. I am running the most current firmware in the panel. Using a CP3 for control all Crestron Software and Firmware current release versions.In addition to not having a signal indicating when the system is tripped, I cannot consistently Arm or Disarm the system. The serial signal for the keypad display seems to update correctly in terms of status and faulted zones. TIA


Re: TPMC-10 Wifi

 

Makes sense, hehe

Thank you,

--
Sebastian Marszalek


Re: TPMC-10 Wifi

 

I'll see your 1000 and raise you 1000.

Caleb Radecky | Applications Engineer
Crestron Certified Programmer | DMC-D | DMC-E | CLC-C
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC | Crestron Authorized Independent Programmer | 701 Beta Dr. #22 Cleveland OH 44143
P.440.449.1100 X1109 | F.440.449.1106 | <>
________________________________
From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of Gregg M
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 3:17 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: [Crestron] Re: TPMC-10 Wifi



+1000

--- In Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>, Lincoln King-Cliby <lincoln@...> wrote:

Because the TPMC-10 is perhaps hands-down the worst touchpanel Crestron ever sold and has absolutely horrid wireless performance under virtually any conditions (Having not ever seen/used the Viewsonic product that the TPMC-10 is built upon, I'm inclined to believe that it was a Viewsonic design issue and not the fault of Crestron, since in that case it's pretty much Crestron software running on top of a Viewsonic Windows CE build as far as I can tell).

(Wow that was a longer rant than I expected).

Depending on the version of TPMC-10 it has either a "B" radio or a "B/G" radio. If it has a B radio and the Comcast WAP is only advertising support for "G" speeds [a trick to improve performance because in with a B/G WAP if /any/ device requests "B" support all devices are speed restricted to B speeds -- sort of like a grandma driving 25 on a 1-lane road with a 50 MPH speed limit] -- if that is done, "B" only devices won't be able to see/associate with the WAP. Is the Comcast device also "N"? That may also factor in to it.

That said there could be other factors in play. I got second handed an original ("B"-only) TPMC-10 and with it 18" away from a Cisco AP configured to do A/B (no "G" or "N") only it still only sees it maybe 1 in 10 times and I don't think I've ever gotten it to successfully connect. But at the moment I have no shortage of panels, so I'm more inclined to bin it rather than waste more time on it or inflict the pain on a 3rd party.

Get an 8X-GA or if you must, an iPad. I think a TPMC-10 is one of the few cases where a iPad would be better than the Crestron product.

Lincoln

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
V: 440.449.1100 x1107 | F: 440.449.1106 | I:
Crestron Services Provider

-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Sebastian
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Crestron] TPMC-10 Wifi

Hey All,

Does any one have any idea why a TPMC-10 is unable to even see the Xfinity/Comcast access point but is able to find and connect to a Netgear access point?

Thank you,



------------------------------------



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Re: TPMC-10 Wifi

 

+1000

--- In Crestron@..., Lincoln King-Cliby <lincoln@...> wrote:

Because the TPMC-10 is perhaps hands-down the worst touchpanel Crestron ever sold and has absolutely horrid wireless performance under virtually any conditions (Having not ever seen/used the Viewsonic product that the TPMC-10 is built upon, I'm inclined to believe that it was a Viewsonic design issue and not the fault of Crestron, since in that case it's pretty much Crestron software running on top of a Viewsonic Windows CE build as far as I can tell).

(Wow that was a longer rant than I expected).

Depending on the version of TPMC-10 it has either a "B" radio or a "B/G" radio. If it has a B radio and the Comcast WAP is only advertising support for "G" speeds [a trick to improve performance because in with a B/G WAP if /any/ device requests "B" support all devices are speed restricted to B speeds -- sort of like a grandma driving 25 on a 1-lane road with a 50 MPH speed limit] -- if that is done, "B" only devices won't be able to see/associate with the WAP. Is the Comcast device also "N"? That may also factor in to it.

That said there could be other factors in play. I got second handed an original ("B"-only) TPMC-10 and with it 18" away from a Cisco AP configured to do A/B (no "G" or "N") only it still only sees it maybe 1 in 10 times and I don't think I've ever gotten it to successfully connect. But at the moment I have no shortage of panels, so I'm more inclined to bin it rather than waste more time on it or inflict the pain on a 3rd party.

Get an 8X-GA or if you must, an iPad. I think a TPMC-10 is one of the few cases where a iPad would be better than the Crestron product.

Lincoln

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
V: 440.449.1100 x1107 | F: 440.449.1106 | I:
Crestron Services Provider

-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of Sebastian
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: [Crestron] TPMC-10 Wifi

Hey All,

Does any one have any idea why a TPMC-10 is unable to even see the Xfinity/Comcast access point but is able to find and connect to a Netgear access point?

Thank you,



------------------------------------



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Re: Hard Buttons on TMPC-4SMD Cause Runaway Volume Issues

 

I've never seen a 4SMD, but I've done dozens of projects with the 4SM [only difference is the button backlight], and Biamp, using hard buttons for volume control.

Though I still use the V5 modules on the 2 series (the 7.x modules annoy me) I've never had that issue with the TPMC-4SM.

Given that you're running a 2-series processor and the network stack in the 2-series leaves a little bit to be desired I'd be curious about the network profile

*- How many other Ethernet devices in the program (Crestron [including DM endpoints], 3rd party) are you using and how "chatty" are they?
*- Is the Crestron gear on an isolated VLAN?
*- If not on an isolated VLAN what else is on the VLAN/network?

If you watch with Debugger do you see the press and release or do you only see the press?

If you press the volume up (or down) button a 2nd time while the volume is running away up (or down) does it stop?

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
V: 440.449.1100 x1107 | F: 440.449.1106 | I:
Crestron Services Provider

-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of David George
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:59 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: [Crestron] Hard Buttons on TMPC-4SMD Cause Runaway Volume Issues

Hi Folks,

I am using my first TPMC-4SMD touch panel for an upgrade to an
existing project. I have the device talking to a CP2E on the network
and all works fine. I have buttons on the touch panel that control a
Biamp Nexia for volume up and down. These work as expected. When I
connected the hard buttons for volume up and down on the touch panel
as well, things went wonky. If you press and hold the hard button to
raise the volume up, it will raise it to the limit with no stopping
even if you have stopped pressing the button. The same with the
volume down. One can't control the volume by using the hard buttons
as they have minds of their own. The on screen buttons do not behave
this way at all. Is there some trick to this, or is this an
undocumented feature? I have the latest firmware updates and I am
using the new Biamp 7.4 modules as the 7.2 versions do not work at
all anymore. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

-David





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Re: TPMC-10 Wifi

 

Because the TPMC-10 is perhaps hands-down the worst touchpanel Crestron ever sold and has absolutely horrid wireless performance under virtually any conditions (Having not ever seen/used the Viewsonic product that the TPMC-10 is built upon, I'm inclined to believe that it was a Viewsonic design issue and not the fault of Crestron, since in that case it's pretty much Crestron software running on top of a Viewsonic Windows CE build as far as I can tell).

(Wow that was a longer rant than I expected).

Depending on the version of TPMC-10 it has either a "B" radio or a "B/G" radio. If it has a B radio and the Comcast WAP is only advertising support for "G" speeds [a trick to improve performance because in with a B/G WAP if /any/ device requests "B" support all devices are speed restricted to B speeds -- sort of like a grandma driving 25 on a 1-lane road with a 50 MPH speed limit] -- if that is done, "B" only devices won't be able to see/associate with the WAP. Is the Comcast device also "N"? That may also factor in to it.

That said there could be other factors in play. I got second handed an original ("B"-only) TPMC-10 and with it 18" away from a Cisco AP configured to do A/B (no "G" or "N") only it still only sees it maybe 1 in 10 times and I don't think I've ever gotten it to successfully connect. But at the moment I have no shortage of panels, so I'm more inclined to bin it rather than waste more time on it or inflict the pain on a 3rd party.

Get an 8X-GA or if you must, an iPad. I think a TPMC-10 is one of the few cases where a iPad would be better than the Crestron product.

Lincoln

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
V: 440.449.1100 x1107 | F: 440.449.1106 | I:
Crestron Services Provider

-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@... [mailto:Crestron@...] On Behalf Of Sebastian
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Crestron@...
Subject: [Crestron] TPMC-10 Wifi

Hey All,

Does any one have any idea why a TPMC-10 is unable to even see the Xfinity/Comcast access point but is able to find and connect to a Netgear access point?

Thank you,



------------------------------------



Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.

A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the Database area.
Yahoo! Groups Links


Hard Buttons on TMPC-4SMD Cause Runaway Volume Issues

 

Hi Folks,

I am using my first TPMC-4SMD touch panel for an upgrade to an existing project. I have the device talking to a CP2E on the network and all works fine. I have buttons on the touch panel that control a Biamp Nexia for volume up and down. These work as expected. When I connected the hard buttons for volume up and down on the touch panel as well, things went wonky. If you press and hold the hard button to raise the volume up, it will raise it to the limit with no stopping even if you have stopped pressing the button. The same with the volume down. One can't control the volume by using the hard buttons as they have minds of their own. The on screen buttons do not behave this way at all. Is there some trick to this, or is this an undocumented feature? I have the latest firmware updates and I am using the new Biamp 7.4 modules as the 7.2 versions do not work at all anymore. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

-David


TPMC-10 Wifi

 

Hey All,

Does any one have any idea why a TPMC-10 is unable to even see the Xfinity/Comcast access point but is able to find and connect to a Netgear access point?

Thank you,


Re: Ok...whats the Lifesize Trick I'm Missing

 

You need to modify the module to get many functions to work. I honestly feel this was a poorly thrown together module since Lifesize told crestron they wouldn't pay them to create one (As told to me by our Lifesize Rep).

I've just taken to dumping all the directory entrys into a scrolling list and adding a little bit of logic to directory dial from there.

--- In Crestron@..., "touchpanelprogrammer" <touchpanelprogrammer@...> wrote:

Anyone find the solution to this problem? I am having the same issue as well. Life size module v3.5, when you pull up the directory, prev page and next page does not work.

--- In Crestron@..., "dimas" <d_jo_han@> wrote:


yes same as me. im using rs232..but next and previous cannot work to display directory. is there any way to solve this?

--- In Crestron@..., "Gregg M" <jets_in_2003@> wrote:

When using Crestrons Lifesize IP Module, I can't get the entire local directory on my panel, and by entire directory, I mean more then the number of entries listed in the bottom paramater. The page next/previous buttons don't seem to do anything and the total number of pages always list 1????????????????????


New free downloads from NTDesigns

Aaron
 

I just wanted to let the group know that we've added some pretty cool free graphics to our site over the past few months. If you haven't visited the site for awhile or if you don't know about it, stop by and download some tasty UI goodies for your projects! Thanks, Aaron

link:


OT-shot in the dark

Heath Volmer
 

I have a brand new Runco V63 plasma that we broke during install. Cracked glass. (Yes, ouch!). I cannot find anyone willing to try and repair it, not even Runco. Does anyone know what I might do to get it fixed before I stage a dramatic YouTube video of its falling from a skyscraper or something equally as stupid?

Thanks, Heath

Heath Volmer
Digital Domain Systems
Littleton, CO

Sent from my iTypo 4


Re: Ok...whats the Lifesize Trick I'm Missing

 

Anyone find the solution to this problem? I am having the same issue as well. Life size module v3.5, when you pull up the directory, prev page and next page does not work.

--- In Crestron@..., "dimas" <d_jo_han@...> wrote:


yes same as me. im using rs232..but next and previous cannot work to display directory. is there any way to solve this?

--- In Crestron@..., "Gregg M" <jets_in_2003@> wrote:

When using Crestrons Lifesize IP Module, I can't get the entire local directory on my panel, and by entire directory, I mean more then the number of entries listed in the bottom paramater. The page next/previous buttons don't seem to do anything and the total number of pages always list 1????????????????????


Viconics VAU-1

 

So a job I have taken over is switching to a Bacnet/Ethernet based HVAC. Has anyone worked with the Viconics VAU-1 unit before? I can't seem to find any documentation that seems of use and Viconics no longer seems to be an integrated module partner.


Re: Core3 formatted text in VTPro-e (Release Software)

 

Im feeling the stupidity! I had a legacy Xpanel in the program, once I changed it to an Xpanel for Core 3 UI it worked perfectly!

Thanks for all the suggestions!
Richard

--- In Crestron@..., "richard_leek" <leek.richard@...> wrote:

I am working on a Core3 Xpanel where I need some indirect text on several buttons or text labels.

The text is not being displayed on the Xpanel. I can see that the text 'should' be there in Debugger.

Here is copy of what is in the HTML label field:

<cips><FONT size="18" color="#ffffff">S$1?</FONT></cips>

I have also tried this:

<P align="center"><FONT size="12" color="#000000"><cips>S$1?</cips></FONT>?</P>

Neither of these produce any results. I have tried deleting the object and creating a new one and still no good.

Does anyone have experience with this issue? Can you offer any solutions?

Thanks,
Richard


Re: Using a DM switch for KVM functions at the rack?

 

Using hid device work great on different project.

For any flashdrive, we use a ethernet dlink device accessible via shareport.

I have done this on a system where the local pc is in a rack room.

With private network you connect the device on the lan port of the tx and
you assign the device

Can be problematic if you share the computer in multiple room.

I know some manufacturer have usb 2.0 who works perfectly
Over cat5 or fiber.


{Paf}
Le 6 mai 2013 08:47, "Seth Olle" <seth@...> a ¨¦crit :

Second that, every time we tried to use the USB stuff, it was a nightmare,
of what client was trying to use, vs what actually worked.
As well as the complaint, I want to stick my usb flash drive and connect
to the computer. Will not work.

From: Lincoln King-Cliby <lincoln@...<mailto:
lincoln@...>>
Reply-To: "Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron@...>" <
Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron@...>>
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 10:55 PM
To: "'Crestron@...<mailto:'Crestron@...>'" <
Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron@...>>
Subject: RE: [Crestron] Using a DM switch for KVM functions at the rack?



I would not do it with DM. I haven't been real crazy about the level of
USB support (devices that work reliably vs. not even just within the "HID"
realm) and stability.

Stability is probably fixed by now (after being bit with some early
projects it hasn't been revisited), but you're probably better off using a
real KVM/USB switch for the broadest support.

If you have to go down the path I would go with your option (a) but that's
really a "gun to my head" alternative.

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
Crestron Services Provider


-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:
Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of
floyd1212
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 6:27 PM
To: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Crestron] Using a DM switch for KVM functions at the rack?

I've got a 32x32 DM switch and I want to put a local kb/mouse and monitor
in the rack that I can use to view and control several of the computer-type
sources coming into the switch. I essentially want to use an extra output
on the DM as a KVM switch.

I can see on most of the input cards where I would connect USB to the
sources in the rack for them to be controlled, but how do I get USB from my
local kb/mouse into the DM so it can be routed?

None of the output cards seem to have a TypeA USB connection on them. The
only options I see are:

1) use an 8G+ (or classic DM) output with a short patch cord to an RMC-200
or RMC-SCALAR receiver for the local monitor/kb/mouse - routing the monitor
and the reverse USB control from the front panel would be intuitive

2) use an 8G+ (or classic DM) input with a short patch cable to a TX-200
transmitter, just using the USB input on the TX for the kb/mouse, while
still using a separate output on the switch to feed the monitor - routing
the video to the monitor and the USB control from the TX on the front panel
would be less than intuitive

Am I missing any other way to accomplish this? Am I crazy to want this
type of functionality at the rack?

------------------------------------




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Groups Links





------------------------------------




Check out the Files area for useful modules, documents, and drivers.

A contact list of Crestron dealers and programmers can be found in the
Database area.
Yahoo!
Groups Links




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]


Re: Using a DM switch for KVM functions at the rack?

Seth Olle
 

Second that, every time we tried to use the USB stuff, it was a nightmare, of what client was trying to use, vs what actually worked.
As well as the complaint, I want to stick my usb flash drive and connect to the computer. Will not work.

From: Lincoln King-Cliby <lincoln@...<mailto:lincoln@...>>
Reply-To: "Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron@...>" <Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron@...>>
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 10:55 PM
To: "'Crestron@...<mailto:'Crestron@...>'" <Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron@...>>
Subject: RE: [Crestron] Using a DM switch for KVM functions at the rack?



I would not do it with DM. I haven't been real crazy about the level of USB support (devices that work reliably vs. not even just within the "HID" realm) and stability.

Stability is probably fixed by now (after being bit with some early projects it hasn't been revisited), but you're probably better off using a real KVM/USB switch for the broadest support.

If you have to go down the path I would go with your option (a) but that's really a "gun to my head" alternative.

--
Lincoln King-Cliby, CTS
Sr. Systems Architect | Crestron Certified Master Programmer (Silver)
ControlWorks Consulting, LLC
Crestron Services Provider

-----Original Message-----
From: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of floyd1212
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 6:27 PM
To: Crestron@...<mailto:Crestron%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Crestron] Using a DM switch for KVM functions at the rack?

I've got a 32x32 DM switch and I want to put a local kb/mouse and monitor in the rack that I can use to view and control several of the computer-type sources coming into the switch. I essentially want to use an extra output on the DM as a KVM switch.

I can see on most of the input cards where I would connect USB to the sources in the rack for them to be controlled, but how do I get USB from my local kb/mouse into the DM so it can be routed?

None of the output cards seem to have a TypeA USB connection on them. The only options I see are:

1) use an 8G+ (or classic DM) output with a short patch cord to an RMC-200 or RMC-SCALAR receiver for the local monitor/kb/mouse - routing the monitor and the reverse USB control from the front panel would be intuitive

2) use an 8G+ (or classic DM) input with a short patch cable to a TX-200 transmitter, just using the USB input on the TX for the kb/mouse, while still using a separate output on the switch to feed the monitor - routing the video to the monitor and the USB control from the TX on the front panel would be less than intuitive

Am I missing any other way to accomplish this? Am I crazy to want this type of functionality at the rack?

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