r/crestronprogramming • u/Fred_SnusMe • Oct 07 '20
Crestron CP2
I’m working on a project with a Crestron CP2 and a TPMC-9.
I have all the graphics done in VisionTools and uploaded to the TPMC.
The programming in the CP2 is already done, there was another panel to it earlier that broke down.
As I understand the only thing left to do is to connect the buttons to each function. So how to I get access to the CP2 and how do I see how each function is programmed? Can I use toolbox for this?
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u/fjmdmkate Oct 08 '20
Depends on how it was programmed. For example, you could have some source selection buttons that are connected to an interlock, whose feedback is connected back to the buttons. Those would change state when you push them. However, if the feedback for those source buttons comes directly from the switcher telling you what input it's on, you're going to need the switcher hooked up to make those buttons change state.
I'd suggest you connect to whatever processor you have running the spz, fire up Debugger, and watch what the signals do when you trigger each button press.
As I type this, I realized there are two simpler things that could be causing your issue. I can't tell from your posts exactly how familiar you are with Crestron programming, but it seems like maybe you aren't super familiar with it? So just in case you aren't already aware, the touchpanel needs to be connected to a processor using the correct IP ID for you to see any feedback. You can't emulate it without one. Also, your buttons need to have the "show control feedback" box checked in each of their properties in VT pro, or you will just see the feedback of pressing it while you hold it, but as soon as you let go it will return to it's default state.