Introduction
The Audio Authority® TouchSelect series of touch panels offers flexible solutions for any interactive display. TouchSelect panels come in three configurations: 4-position (TS04), 9-position (TS09), and 22-position (TS22), which can be linked together with standard Cat 5 cables. Model 1809 translates commands for serial devices. A compatible device such as a switch module or media player can be programmed to respond to TouchSelect panels via USB or RS-485.
Image Description: A finger is shown pressing a touch-sensitive button labeled "Play" on a panel displaying "SOUND BAR DEMO". The panel also shows "Volume" controls with speaker icons (?) and a mute icon (?).
Features
- Use only the locations you need on each panel.
- Use any non-conductive material for graphic overlay.
- Bright blue LEDs shine through many overlay materials.
- The connected player or switching device interprets each position connected.
Image Description: The "MODEL 1809 USB to RS-485 Adapter".
TS04 Panel Details
Image Description: The TS04 front panel showing four touch points labeled "TOUCH 1", "TOUCH 2", "TOUCH 3", "TOUCH 4".
Image Description: The TS04 rear panel showing a DIP switch labeled "ADDRESS DIP SWITCH" with positions 1-4 and "ON/OFF" settings, and an "RS-485 COMMUNICATION BUS" connector.
RS-485 Communication Bus
The TouchSelect series communicates via a robust, two-way serial protocol that allows many units to reside on one bus. Any of the TouchSelect control panels may be connected to one another, and finally to a translation device or directly to a compatible device such as a Model 1725M-BT audio switcher. When touched, the TouchSelect panel transmits the touch location and its address over the bus. Any RS-485 capable device can be programmed to respond to these messages, enabling player controls and switching activity.
Installation
- Connect RJ-45 cable from touch panel to switcher.
- Set touch panel address using DIP switch on rear of touch panel.
- Attach the touch panel to the fixture.
- Affix the overlay to the surface of the touch panel.
- Touch each position to validate programmed commands.
Image Description: Physical dimensions of the TS04 panel: 1 x 5 x 1 inches (HxWxD).
Image Description: Physical dimensions of the TS09 panel: 2.5 x 4 x 1 inches (HxWxD).
Image Description: Physical dimensions of the TS22 panel: 3.5 x 11.75 x 1 inches (HxWxD).
Address Table
| Switch | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT 1 | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| UNIT 2 | OFF | OFF | OFF | ON |
| UNIT 3 | OFF | OFF | ON | OFF |
| UNIT 4 | OFF | OFF | ON | ON |
| UNIT 5 | OFF | ON | OFF | OFF |
| UNIT 6 | OFF | ON | OFF | ON |
| UNIT 7 | OFF | ON | ON | OFF |
| UNIT 8 | OFF | ON | ON | ON |
| UNIT 9 | ON | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| UNIT 10 | ON | OFF | OFF | ON |
| UNIT 11 | ON | OFF | ON | OFF |
| UNIT 12 | ON | OFF | ON | ON |
| UNIT 13 | ON | ON | OFF | OFF |
| UNIT 14 | ON | ON | OFF | ON |
| UNIT 15 | ON | ON | ON | OFF |
| UNIT 16 | ON | ON | ON | ON |
TS04 Example System
- A touch panel next to each product controls volume and plays video tracks.
- Dedicated TV and media player for each of three sections.
- Start a demo by touching "Play Next" ▶️ and adjust volume by touching "Volume" ? keys.
- Touch panels connect via Cat 5 to the Model 1809 RS485 to USB adapter.
- Model 1809 translates play and volume commands from touch panel to switcher and media player.
- Switcher accepts audio signal from player and routes it to selected speaker or headphones.
Image Description: A system diagram illustrating the TS04 setup. Multiple "TOUCH PADS" are connected via Cat 5 cables to a "1809" unit, which interfaces with a "SWITCHER". The "SWITCHER" manages "VIDEO" and "AUDIO" streams. "VIDEO" is directed to a "TV" and a "4K MEDIA PLAYER". "AUDIO" is routed to "AUDIO TO SPEAKERS".
Image Description: An example custom overlay for the TS04, featuring a "Play Next" button (▶️) and "Volume" controls (?, ?).
Contact Information:
Audio Authority
2048 Mercer Road, Lexington, KY 40511-1071 USA
Phone: 800-322-8346, 859-233-4599
Fax: 859-233-4510
Email: support@audioauthority.com
Website: www.audioauthority.com
Document Revision: E-169 Rev. 20190410
