Storm Interface EZ08-22301 NavPad Config Utility Instruction Manual
- September 12, 2024
- Storm Interface
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EZ08-22301 NavPad Config Utility
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Specifications
- Product Name: NavPad Config Utility
- Manufacturer: Keymat Technology Ltd
- Version: Rev 1.0
- Compatibility: Windows 11, Windows 10
Product Usage Instructions
System Requirements
The utility requires .NET framework to be installed on the PC
and will communicate over the same USB connection but via the
HID-HID data pipe channel, no special drivers are required.
Installing the Utility
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Download the setup.exe (Windows installer package).
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Run the setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions:
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Click on Next.
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Select “I Agree” and Click on Next.
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Select installation preferences and location, then click on
Next. -
Click on Next to start the installation process.
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Click on Close when installation is complete. A shortcut will
be installed on the Desktop.
Using the Utility
- Double-click on the shortcut to start the utility.
- Connect the NavPad to a USB port.
- The utility will detect the NavPadTM+ audio using the VID/PID.
If successful, all buttons will be enabled; otherwise, only Scan
and Exit buttons will be active.
FAQ
Q: What are the main features that can be configured using the
NavPad Windows Utility?
A: The utility can be used to configure the product for LED
On/Off, LED brightness (0 to 9), Buzzer On/Off, load customized
keypad table, write default values from volatile memory to flash,
reset to factory default, and load firmware.
Q: Are special drivers required for the utility to communicate
with the NavPad?
A: No, special drivers are not required. The utility
communicates over the same USB connection via the HID-HID data pipe
channel.
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NavPad Config Utility
Windows Utility System Requirements Using the Utility Customising the USB
Codes Test Navpad Firmware upgrade
Change History
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NavPad Config Utility
Using the NavPad Windows Utility
Note that there are 2 Windows Utility packages available for download:
· Standard NavPad
· Illuminated NavPad
Please ensure you use the correct one as shown below
If any other keypad utility software is installed (e.g EZ-Key Utility) then you should un-install that before you start.
Non illuminated NavPad utility Illuminated NavPad utility
To be used with the following part numbers: EZ08-22301 EZ08-22200 EZ06-23001 EZ08-23001 EZ08-23200 To be used for the following part numbers: EZ06-43001 EZ08-43001 EZ08-43200
System Requirements The utility requires .NET framework to be installed on the PC and will communicate over the same USB connection but via the HID-HID data pipe channel, no special drivers are required.
Compatability
Windows 11
Windows 10
The utility can be used to configure the product for:
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LED On/Off
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LED brightness (0 to 9)
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Buzzer On/Off
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Buzzer Duration (¼ to 2 ¼ seconds)
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Load customised keypad table
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Write default values from volatile memory to flash
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Reset to factory default
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Load Firmware
Note that non-audio versions also support multiple key press combinations.
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NavPad Config Utility
Installing the Utility
To install click on the setup.exe (Windows installer package) and follow
instructions below:
Click on “Next”
Select “I Agree” and Click on “Next
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Select if you would like to install for just you or everyone and select
location if you do not want to
install at default location. Then click on “Next”
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Click on “Next” and installation process will start
Click on close when complete. A shortcut will be installed on the Desktop
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NavPad Config Utility
Using the Utility Double Click on the Shortcut to start and it will display
the form below. Connect the NavPad to a USB port. Note: Before loading the
form it initially detects the NavPadTM+ audio using the VID/PID and if found
it sends a device status message. If all successful, then all the buttons are
enabled. If not, then they will all be disabled except for “Scan” and “Exit
Available only with
Illuminated key version
The utility allows you to: View the installed firmware version and code table
in use. Select a Code Table, or create a Customised Table Change buzzer
behaviour / duration Change Audio Jack Socket/ Keys LED brightness Load a
saved configuration (useful if you need the same configuration on a number of
keypads) Update the firmware Reset to factory defaults Test the keypad.
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NavPad Config Utility
Using the Utility
Selecting a Code Table You can select from three tables: NavPadTM Default
Table NavPadTM Alternate Table NavPadTM Customise Table (select the codes
you prefer using the Utility) Once a table has been selected then the keypad
will retain that configuration whilst it is powered up. Once the keypad has
been disconnected that configuration will be lost (unless you Save Changes) To
save the configuration in flash memory in the keypad click on “Save Changes”
NOTE: If the NavPadTM Alternate table is selected the function of the
UP/DOWN key changes to be the HID consumer controlled VOLUME UP/VOLUME DOWN.
If an audio file is being played and the user presses the UP/DOWN key, the
volume on the PC will be adjusted.
The volume ICON will be shown on PC.
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Using the Utility Changing Key LED Brightness
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Changing Audio Jack LED Brightness
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NavPad Config Utility
Buzzer On/Off This controls if the buzzer sounds when a key is pressed on the
keypad. The duration is ¼ sec.
Changing Buzzer Duration The buzzer duration can be selected from 0 to 9. Each
step has an increase of ¼ sec, so 9 will sound the buzzer for 2 ¼ seconds.
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NavPad Config Utility
Using the Utility
Customising the Key Code Table Select “Customise Table” and the following is
displayed showing the current USB Code (in hex) for each key on the product.
Above each key is a button to show the modifier
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Using the Utility Customising the Key Code Table Click on a key to customise
it.
and the “Select Code” combo box will appear.
Select the code you require from dropdown list Once a code is selected, the
button’s background colour will display the new code selected. Note that 0x74
through 0x81 are extendable codes Also note that codes
0x80 Vol Up and
0x81 Vol Down will be transmitted as Windows Multimedia codes. Press Apply to
send the new code to the keypad
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Using the Utility
Customising the Key Code Table adding a modifier
Now if you wanted a “D” (uppercase) then you need to add a SHIFT modifier for
that key. Click on the modifier button for that key.
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The background colour for modifier button will change to orange and a modifier
combo box will appear. The following selection is available:
. Once you have made a selection:Click on “Apply”, this will save your changes
and return you back to the main screen
NONE L SHT Left Shift L ALT Left Alt L CTL Left Ctrl L GUI Left Gui R SHT Right Shift R ALT Right Alt R CTL Right Ctrl R GUI Right Gui
Click on “Reset” removes all the customised codes.
Click on “Close” will exit the customize form without saving changes and returns you back to main screen.
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NavPad Config Utility
Using the Utility Customising the Key Code Table Do not forget to SAVE YOUR
CHANGES All configurations, including the customized table are modified in
volatile memory. So if after modifying the code table the user just
disconnects the keypad, then next time the encoder is powered on, it will
revert back to previous configuration data. To save the modified data in
nonvolatile memory, click on “Save changes” button before you power down the
keypad.
Loading a saved Configuration If you disconnect the NavPad and connect another
NavPad, then press Reset from Configuration File
This will load the locally stored configuration that you have just created
onto the connected NavPad Alternatively you can use the utility to save your
configuration file to a network location.
– From the File menu click on Export Cfg File, and choose a location to save
the current configuration
– To load a saved configuration : connect the NavPad – Click on Import Cfg
File to browse for the file – When you select the config file it will load
onto the NavPad
Reset to factory defaults Clicking on “Factory Default” will set the NavPadTM
- audio keypad with values that are preset. NAVPADTM default table LED brightness 9 Beeper on Beeper Period – 1
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NavPad Config Utility
Using the Utility to Test the Keypad
This will test all the functionality of NAVPADTM + audio keypad. The utility will detect which keypad type is connected.
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Sequence the illumination over all dimming levels
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Beep the beeper (SHORT AND LONG BEEPS)
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Key test
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Jack in/out
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Audio test
To test the audio of the NavPadTM you must be using the default code table.
Click On “Test NavPadTM” to start
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Using the Utility Upgrade Firmware To upgrade the firmware click on “Upgrade NavPadTM Keypad Firmware” button
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Click on “Yes” to confirm
After a few seconds the “Browse” and “Upgrade” button will be enabled. (If
both buttons are greyed out then reset the unit and retry)
Click on “Browse” button and navigate to the firmware file. Then click on
“Upgrade” to start the upgrade process Do not disconnect the cable while
upgrade is in progress.
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Using the Utility Upgrade Firmware The screen below will be displayed while the upgrade is in process.
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Once unit has upgraded to new firmware, the NavPadTM will auto reboot. Press “Close” and the new firmware version will be displayed on the utility.
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Change History
Instructions for Config Utility
NavPad Config Utility
Date 15 Aug 24
Version 1.0
Details First Release (split out from Tech Manual)
Utility – std Utility – illuminated
Date 06 May 15 17 Nov 16
09 Feb 17
16 Feb 17 08 Sep 17 19 Jan 21 01 Feb 22 04 Jul 22
Version 1.0 2.0
3.0
4.0 6.0 7.0 7.1 7.2
06 Mar 19
1.0
06 Jan 21
2.0
01 Feb 22
2.1
04 Jul 22
2.2
Details First Release Updated Superscript Characters removed from filenames so
that utility installs correctly on Windows 7 Added fix for install to Win 7
POS Ready O/S Added Win 10 Compatibility Update to loading saved config (to
retain SN) New user agreement Enable feature for loading config file from
network
First Release Add mic test. Update to loading saved config (to retain SN) New
user agreement Enable feature for loading config file from network
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