Operation/Reference Guide Modero® CV10 G4 Touch Panels NXD-CV10 and NXT-CV10 10” Modero Widescreen Video Touch Panels To u ch P a n e l s L a s t Re v is e d: 10 /1 0 /20 0 7
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year.
FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................1 CV10 Specifications .................................................................................................. 3 CV10 Panels - Connector Layout............................................................................... 6 CV10 Touch Panel Accessories ...........................................................................
Table of Contents Charging the NXT-BP batteries using the NXT-CHG ..................................................... 33 Recalibrating the batteries ............................................................................................ 34 Installation ........................................................................................................35 Unpacking the Panel ...............................................................................................
Table of Contents Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for unsecured access to a WAP200G ............. 63 Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G................. 65 Configuring multiple wireless Moderos to communicate to a target WAP200G........... 69 Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection.............................................................. 69 Step1: Configure the Panel’s Wired IP Settings......................................................
Table of Contents Making the most of the Automated Brightness Control feature (DIM Mode) ............. 107 Password Setup Page.................................................................................................. 108 Calibration Page.......................................................................................................... 109 Wireless Settings Page ................................................................................................
Table of Contents Input mask literals ....................................................................................................... 193 Input mask output examples ....................................................................................... 194 URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 195 Special escape sequences ...........................................................................................
Table of Contents vi 10" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
Introduction Introduction The NXD/T-CV10 10" Modero Widescreen Color Video Touch Panels (FIG. 1) are the industry’s first 10-inch widescreen touch panels and are available only through AMX. NXD-CV10 (front view) (FG2259-02) NXT-CV10/PB (front view) (FG2259-03) FIG. 1 Sample 10" Video Touch Panels These Color Video (CV) panels display NTSC/PAL/SECAM video formats within variable sized windows.
Introduction Key features common to both panels include: CV10 panels are based on the latest display technology and support AMX's 4th generation (G4) graphics which provide higher brightness, richer colors, and deeper contrast. The new G4 graphics technology is supported by the latest AMX TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design program. CV10 panels display eye-catching images and full-motion video on a large 16:9 image format, while providing a wide 95-degree top-to-bottom viewing angle.
Introduction CV10 Specifications The following table outlines the specifications for the 10" Widescreen Modero panels. Specifications for 10" Widescreen Video Touch Panels Dimensions (HWD): • NXA-RK10(optional): metal rack-mount with black matte finish: (5 RU - rack units high) 8.72" x 19.0" x 0.50" (22.15 cm x 48.26 cm x 1.27 cm) • NXD-CV10 (with faceplate): 7.96" x 11.16" x 3.32" (20.22 cm x 28.34 cm x 8.43 cm) • NXT-CV10 (Fully raised): 8.71" x 11.16" x 7.38" (22.12 cm x 28.34 cm x 18.
Introduction Specifications for 10" Widescreen Video Touch Panels (Cont.) Front Panel Components: Light sensor: • Photosensitive light detector for automatic adjustment of the panel brightness (a dim room results in a dimmer LCD display, and a bright room results in a brighter LCD display). Note: The light sensor can be adjusted via the Sensor Setup page (page 105). Motion sensor (PIR): • Proximity Infrared Detector to wake the panel when the panel is approached.
Introduction Specifications for 10" Widescreen Video Touch Panels (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont.): Audio/Video connector: (Side panel location on NXD-Wall Mount panels) • RJ-45 connector for communication of differential audio/video signals to/from the touch panel (panel type dependant). This connector receives Composite video, Stereo (left/right) audio, and microphone audio. • Video is received via the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box. Configuring video windows for playback is done using TPDesign4.
Introduction Specifications for 10" Widescreen Video Touch Panels (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment (Cont.): • NXT-BP (FG2255-10) - Battery pack for Table Top panels.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories CV10 Touch Panel Accessories The following section outlines and describes both the included accessories and other AMX equipment available for these touch panels. NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10) The NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FIG. 4) is included as part of the CV10 Kit configuration (panel and box) but can be purchased as a separate accessory.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Specifications (Cont.) Rear Components: • 6-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector for in-bound (left/right channel) audio • 4-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector for out-bound (from microphone) audio • BNC connector (female) for Composite or Chroma (for video-capable panels only) • BNC connector (female) for luminance (for video-capable panels only) • RJ-45 connector for Ethernet input from the control system • 2-pin 3.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories The breakout box unit can be mounted on either a horizontal flat surface or into an equipment rack (by removing the front screws and attaching it to an optional AC-RK). The power supply being used on the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET is dependant on the power requirements of the target touch panel. Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide both communication and 10/100 network connectivity between the panel, NXA-AVB/ETHERNET, NetLinx Master, and the network.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories • PWR: 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector that connects to a 12 VDC-compliant power supply. This port can be used to provide power to a Modero panel by sending it through the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET (rear power connector through to the front power connector). Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Unbalanced Audio Most domestic audio equipment has unbalanced audio inputs and outputs.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories The 3 wires used in a typical XLR lead are often referred to as Ground, Live (Hot) and Return (Cold). "Live" and "Return" carry the "in-phase" and "out-of-phase" versions of the audio respectively. The pins of the XLR plug/socket are as follows: • X = Ground • L = Live (Hot) • R = Return (Cold) When connecting the MIC OUT connector to a balanced audio input (FIG.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Modero Table Top Cable Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: Note: All 1200V, VG-Series, and CV10 Table Top panels routing an Audio/Video signal from a breakout box must use the appropriate number of CAT5 Suppression Ferrites which are included as part of installation kits accompanying your particular Modero panel. Each of the following Installation Kits come with the appropriate number of CAT5 Suppression Ferrites.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories FIG. 11 shows the top and cross-section views of the Table Top cable. 6 inches 3 inches Red 3 3 2 2 1 1 Red To Touch Panel To Breakout Box Connector 1 - used for Audio/Video (Black) Connector 3 - used for Power Connector 2 - used for Ethernet (White) FIG.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories DESCRIPTION: 9/PAIRS COMPOSITE CABLE CONSISTING OF: ELEMENT #1: TWO 4/PAIR 24 AWG STRANDED TINNED COPPER, POLYETHYLENE INSULATION, ELEMENT #2: 1/PAIR 18 AWG STRANDED TNNED COPPER, PVC INSULATION AND FOIL SHIELDED OVERALL PAPER BINDER AND FLEX-PVC JACKET. ELEMENT #1: 2 X 4/PAIRS: 24 AWG STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTOR: 24 AWG 7/32 TINNED COPPER; OD .024" NOMINAL INSULATION: .0075" WALL POLYETHYLENE; OD .
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories 2. Grasp the end of the Modero Table Top cable being connected to the panel. This end of the cable is longer than the opposing end which connects to the breakout box (6 inches vs 3 inches). Refer to FIG. 15 for more detailed information. 3. Insert the shrink-wrap section of the cable into the groove along the inside of the ferrite enclosure.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-WC80211B/CF 802.11b Wireless Card (FG2255-03) These touch panels can connect to a wireless network using an optional AMX 802.11b Wireless Interface Card shown in FIG. 16. This internal card is field-upgradeable within both models of panels. FIG. 16 NXA-WC80211B/CF Wireless Interface Card (WIC) This unit is certified and available for use in the United States (FCC), Canada (IC), Europe (CE) and Japan (TELEC).
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories 802.11b Wireless Interface Card Specifications (Cont.) Operating Channels: • 11 Channels (USA, Canada) • 13 Channels (Europe) • 14 Channels (Japan) • 4 Channels (France) Operating Environment: • Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C (non-operating) and -15 ~ 80°C (storage) • Humidity (non-condensing): 5% ~ 95% RH Power Consumption: • TX power consumption: < 265 mA • RX power consumption: < 165 mA • Sleep Mode: 2 mA - 15 mA Radio Data Rate: • 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories This card works with compatible 802.11b/g Wireless Access Points such as the NXA-WAP200G (which uses a default SSID of AMX). Please follow your particular Wireless Access Point’s instruction manual for the correct procedures to setup either a secured or unsecured connection. The following table lists the specifications for the NXA-WC80211GCF.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.) Network Architecture: • Infrastructure mode (Client-to-Access Point) Operating Channels: • Using 802.11b & g communication: - 04: (Ch 10 - 13) - France - 11: (Ch 1 - 11) - North America - 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Europe ETSI - 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Japan (802.11g) - 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan (802.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.) Transmit Output Power: • 802.11b communication: 12 +-1 dBm (1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps) • 802.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Before Upgrading the Wireless Card - Read This.. This new firmware file provides both backwards compatibility with the previous 802.11b cards and new security protocols for the new 802.11g wireless CF card. 1. Upload the latest panel-specific kit file to your existing Modero touch panel and then confirm the firmware file update was successful.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories 3. While holding the outer housing and base plate at an angle (to prevent it from sliding), use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four Housing Screws. Note the location of the four plastic adhesive "feet". Once the outer housing is placed back onto the panel, these "feet" must be placed back onto their original locations so they can fit into their provided openings on a Battery Base. 4.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Tilt Bracket cover plate (must be removed first) Outer Housing Outer housing installation holes (located on front panel) Base FIG. 20 Removal of the outer housing and wireless card location Tilt Bracket cover plate Front of panel Compact Flash Memory Card (Slot 1) Wireless CF Card (Slot 2) Card Removal Grooves Card removal grooves FIG. 21 Location and orientation of the card slots (both CV10 panels) 4. Remove the new CF memory card from it’s anti-static bag. 5.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Card removal grooves On-board Compact Flash connector (with pins) Insert with arrow facing towards the pins Connector opening FIG. 22 Removing/installing a Compact Flash Memory card Any new internal card upgrade is detected by the panel only after power is cycled. Step 3: Install the new 802.11g CF Card and Antenna 1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and then locate the wireless card slot on the main board (FIG. 23). 2.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories You must precisely align the double-sided tape to the surface of the antenna’s metal plate in order to properly secure the antenna within to the CF metal cover plate. 7. Carefully peel-off one side of the included double-sided tape and adhere the adhesive side to the surface of the antenna’s metal plate. 8. Grip the antenna by its sides and carefully peel-off the remaining protective film on the double-sided tape. 9.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD Components Upgrading the cards within the WallMount panel involves removing the rear plastic outer housing (back box), removing the existing card, replacing it with the 802.11g upgrade, and then placing the back box back onto the NXD panel, as described in the following sections. These panels do not come factory installed with the NXA-WC802.11GCF wireless interface card.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Caution: Speaker wires come connected to this side of the main board. Use caution when removing the back box. Wireless CF card (Slot #2 is located on the top slot) Connector overlay must first be removed from the side of the NXD FIG. 25 Location of the wireless CF card connector on main board The circuit board comes pre-wired to internal speakers located on the inside surface of the rear back box.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories NXT-BP Power Pack (FG2255-10) The NXT-BP Power Pack (FIG. 26) is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion "smart" battery used to provide power to the NXT Modero panel through the NXA-BASE/1 Battery Base. This battery incorporates an on-board battery life indicator. The NXT-BP battery can be charged through either the base (when connected to the CV10 panel) or through an optional NXT-CHG Modero Power Station.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Panel Interface connector NXT-BP Modero Power Pack NXA-BASE/1 Battery Base FIG. 27 NXA-BASE/1 Kit (consists of one BASE/1 and a single NXT-BP) NXA-BASE/1 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 0.93" x 5.96" x 6.89" (2.36 cm x 15.14 cm x 17.51 cm) Power Requirements: • 1.4 A @ 12 VDC (max power draw while charging a single battery) Weight: • Base unit: 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg) • Base and 1 battery: 1.75 lbs (0.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories 2. Charge the NXT-BP battery by either inserting it into the battery base or from within the optional NXT-CHG charger (which can sequentially charge up to two batteries). It is recommended to fully charge this battery before using it to power an NXT-CV10 panel. If the 25% LED indicator is blinking, recharge your battery immediately. This blinking indicates there is less than 5% of a charge remaining on the battery.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Alignment pegs (2) Panel Interface connector (male) Back Battery locking mechanism Battery locking slider (Battery not shown for illustration purposes) Front Insert holes for NXT-CV10 feet Securing pegs (2) FIG. 30 NXA-BASE/1 showing Panel Interface and connector locations Alignment pegs Battery locking mechanism (with locking slider) FIG. 31 NXA-BASE/1 shown aligning with NXT-CV10 panel The battery base CANNOT be hot-swapped.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories NXT-CHG Battery Charger Kit (FG2255-50K) The NXT-CHG Kit includes one charger and two NXT-BP batteries. The optional NXT-CHG Modero Power Station (FIG. 32) is a two-slot, stand-alone battery charger that can be used to recharge up to two NXT-BP batteries. The batteries are charged in the order they are inserted into the charger. The NXT-CHG Slot 1 has the feature of being able to completely discharge and recharge (recalibrate) a battery.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Powering the NXT-CHG Recalibration improves the reporting accuracy of the battery charge back to the Modero panel. The NXT-CHG Smart Battery Charger uses an included power supply to charge inserted batteries. 1. Connect the rear of the NXT-CHG to the power adapter. 2. Connect the power adapter to the provided power cord (with plug). 3.
CV10 Touch Panel Accessories Recalibrating the batteries The recalibration process increases the accuracy of the battery charge level. Recalibration of the batteries is only done upon a user request from the Modero on-screen Battery Base page. Recalibration can only be done within Slot 1 on the NXT-CHG. 1. Place the selected battery securely into Slot 1 (left slot) until there is activity on the Slot 1 LED. 2.
Installation Installation NXT panels are mounted onto flat (horizontal) surfaces in either a stand-alone or combo (NXT atop an NXA-BASE/1 battery base) configuration. NXD panels are installed into either a pre-wall surface (using a CB-TP10 conduit/wallbox) or a solid surface (using either solid surface or drywall screws). It is recommended that if you are planning on upgrading your panel components (flash and wireless), you do so before beginning any panel installations. Unpacking the Panel 1.
Installation CV10 Panel/enclosure Trim Ring Latches Button latch B Light Pipe latch (black) Default Button Trim Ring (with button openings) Button and Light Pipe removal (showing the inside surface of Faceplate) Faceplate (outside surface shown) FIG. 34 Removing the default Button Trim Ring 6. Remove the pair of clear light pipe strips by bending the two black light pipe latches inwards and pulling out the strip. 7.
Installation 10. Place the Faceplate back onto the main NXD-CV10 unit. Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations on the main unit to their respective openings on the Faceplate assembly. Installing the Button Trim Ring The outer No-Button Trim Ring is secured to the Faceplate with plastic latches. In order to re-install the Button Trim Ring back onto an NXD panel which has had the default Button Trim Ring features removed; you must first remove the No-Button Trim Ring: 1.
Installation Button Trim Ring Faceplate (outer surface shown) Button openings FIG. 37 Inserting the Button Trim RIng 10. Place the Faceplate back onto the main NXD-CV10 unit. Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations on the main unit to their respective openings on the Faceplate assembly. Pre-Wall Installation of the Conduit Box Wall Mount panels (NXDs) are contained within an outer housing (back box).
Installation Stud Mounting tabs Stud Wiring knockouts (must be located on left side) NXD Mounting tabs (should lie flush against the outside of the wall) Drywall or sheetrock FIG. 38 CB-TP10 conduit box components 3. Remove the wiring knockouts from the left side of the conduit box (CB-TP10) (FIG. 38) to accommodate the cables being threaded through to the NXD touch panel. Remember that when mounting this conduit box, the NXD mounting tabs must lie flush against the outside of the sheetrock. 4.
Installation C - Optional CB-TP10 conduit/wallbox #4-40 Mounting Screws (four - included) secure the NXD to the Conduit Box Stud Mounting Tab B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and back box housing A - Faceplate/Trim Ring default Faceplate assembly comes with buttons FIG. 39 NXD-CV10 panel installation into a CB-TP10 (pre-wall construction) Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to a power source before plugging in the 2-pin power connector.
Installation Installing the NXD into drywall using Expansion Clips Expansion clips are mounted through the three oval holes located along the rim of the NXD-CV10. As the screw is tightened, the clip bends toward the insertion hole and into the wall. This bending creates a "grip" on the wall by either pressing onto the wall or by securing the drywall between the housing and the drywall clip.
Installation 4. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring (from their terminal locations) through the surface opening. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel. 5. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding locations along the left side of the (un-powered) NXD touch panel. Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to a power source before plugging in the 2-pin power connector.
Installation The drywall clip set must be re-ordered from AMX if the drywall clip is bent accidentally during an installation or removed during a re-installation. 10. Tighten all three drywall clip sets (screws and clips) until the entire Mounting Tab is securely fastened and flush against the wall. 11. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly (A in FIG. 41) back onto the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 41).
Installation FIG. 42 NXD-CV10 Wall Mount panel dimensions using #4-40 mounting screws Flat installation surface Attachment is done along the edges of the cutout Install the four #4-40 Mounting Screws (included) into these four holes Mounting Tab B - Main CV10 unit A - Faceplate/Trim Ring FIG.
Installation Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the necessary connectors before being inserted into the solid surface. 8. Carefully slide the main unit into the cutout until the Mounting Tabs of the CV10 unit lie flush against the wall. 9.
Installation 10. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly back onto the main NXD unit. Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel. 11. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB wiring to their respective terminal locations on either the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master. 12. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power.
Installation Audio/Video Port: Connections and Wiring The following table shows the signal and pinout/pairing information used on the RJ-45 Audio and Video connections.
Installation The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing associated with the Ethernet connector.
Panel Calibration Panel Calibration This section outlines the steps for calibrating the touch panel. It is recommended that you calibrate the panel before its initial use and after completing a firmware download. Modero panels are factory setup with specific demo touch panel pages. The first splash screen that appears indicates the panel is receiving power, beginning to load firmware, and preparing to display the default touch panel pages.
Panel Calibration The request to touch the crosshairs is the first on-screen message Calibration successful is the second on-screen message that appears after the calibration process is completed On-screen crosshairs used for calibration of the touch device FIG. 49 Touch Panel Calibration Screens 3. After the "Calibration Successful.." message appears, press anywhere on the screen to continue and return to the Setup page.
Configuring Communication Configuring Communication Communication between the Modero panel and the Master is done using either USB or ETHERNET (DHCP or Static IP). Ethernet communication can be achieved through either a direct connection (Ethernet) or through the use of the optional NXA-WC802.11GCF wireless CF card. Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero panel firmware. Verify you are using the latest versions of AMX’s NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 programs.
Configuring Communication FIG. 52 Protected Setup page Before continuing, open NetLinx Studio. This program assists in developing a System Number, Master IP/URL, and Master Port number. Refer to your NetLinx Master’s instruction manuals for more information. 8. Obtain the System Number and Master IP Address from NetLinx Studio. This information must be specific for the system used with the configured Modero panel. 9. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page. 10.
Configuring Communication It is recommended that firmware KIT files only be transferred over a direct connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply. If battery power or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become corrupted. The mini-USB connector MUST be plugged into an already active panel before the PC can recognize the connection and assign an appropriate USB driver.
Configuring Communication No connection is established until the Virtual Master becomes active within Studio Yellow Connection Status icon indicates an unreliable network connection Red Connection Status icon indicates no connection to a Virtual Master Green Connection Status icon indicates communication to a Virtual Master FIG. 54 USB System Settings page - using a USB Connection Type ALL fields are then greyed-out and read-only, but still display any previous network information. 6.
Configuring Communication The driver does not contain a Microsoft® digital signature and Windows® then informs you of such. 9. Click Yes when told that a digital signature was not found. This action accepts the installation of the new AMX USB driver. The panel is now configured to communicate directly with the PC. This process completes the association between driver and device.
Configuring Communication 5. Click the Properties button to view further information about the installed USB driver. USB detection icon FIG. 57 USB Properties windows If there is a yellow exclamation point next to the AMX USB LAN LINK device (within the hardware devices section of the Unplug or Eject Hardware window), stop and close the USB operation. Reconnect the USB cable to the panel and repeat the setup procedures. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 185 for more detailed information.
Configuring Communication IP Address of computer (not needed as this is a direct USB connection) FIG. 58 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master 6. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you are wanting to configure the PC to communicate directly with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out because you are not going through the Master’s UI. 7.
Configuring Communication Step 5: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections Use the CC-USB Type-A to Mini-B 5-wire programming cable (FG10-5965) to provide communication between the mini-USB Program port on the touch panel and the PC. This method of communication is used to transfer firmware KIT files and TPD4 touch panel files. A mini-USB connection is only detected after it is installed onto an active panel.
Configuring Communication As an example: Imagine a panel connected to two networks A & B. A is the wired network and B is the wireless network. If the Master controller is on either of these networks then it will be reached. However if the Master controller is on a different network, C, then determining which network interface (wired or wireless) that will be used is dependent on the gateway.
Configuring Communication Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings The first step to successfully setting up your internal wireless card is to configure the IP Settings section on the Wireless Settings page. The section configures the communication parameters from the Modero panel to the web. Wireless communication using a DHCP Address 1. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page and display an on-screen keypad. 2.
Configuring Communication Wireless communication using a Static IP Address 1. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page and display an on-screen keypad. 2. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field and press Done when finished. 3. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page. Wireless communication is set within the IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 60).
Configuring Communication Indicates the currently active column and the order in which the data is being sorted (Descending order shown) Indicates a selected AP FIG. 61 Site Survey page Access points are tracked by MAC Address. If the WAP’s SSID is set as a blank, then N/A is displayed within the SSID field. If the WAP’s SSID is hidden (not broadcast) it will not show up on the site survey screen but it can still be configured via the SSID field on the specified security mode screen.
Configuring Communication In a Static WEP security mode, when a WEP Access Point is selected and then connected to, the user is then redirected back to the Static WEP security screen where the SSID field is already filled out and the user is only required to enter in the remaining WEP key settings. A similar process occurs for WPA-PSK access points. For any other case, the firmware switches back to the previous page and security and connection parameters must be entered in as normal.
Configuring Communication Automatically having it filled in by pressing the Site Survey button and from the Site Survey page, choosing an Open WAP from within the Site Survey page and then pressing the Connect button. Select an OPEN (unsecured) WAP Connecting to the WAP begins the communication FIG. 63 Site Survey of available WAPS (Unsecured WAP shown selected) Manually entering the SSID information into their appropriate fields by following steps 7 thru 9. 7.
Configuring Communication One of the most common problems associated with connection to a WAP arise because the SSID was not entered properly. You must maintain the same case when entering the SSID information. ABC is not the same as Abc. 10. Click Done when you’ve completed typing in the information. 11. From the Open (Clear Text) Settings page (FIG. 64), press the Save button to incorporate your new information into the panel and begin the communication process. 12.
Configuring Communication 802.11b wireless card 802.11g wireless card FIG. 65 Wireless Settings page (showing how each card supports its own security features) You must first take down the SSID name, Current Key string value, and panel MAC Address information so you can later enter it into the appropriate WAP dialog fields in order to "sync-up" the secure connection. These values must be identically reproduced on the target WAP. 6.
Configuring Communication Select a target WAP with the desired level of security Connecting to the WAP begins the communication FIG. 67 Site Survey of available WAPs (Secured WAP shown selected) The alpha-numeric string is by default AMX but can later be changed to any 32-character entry. This string must be duplicated within the Network Name (SSID) field on the WAP.
Configuring Communication FIG. 68 WEP Passphrase Keyboard As an example, enter the word AMXPanel using a 128-bit hex digit encryption. After pressing Done, the on-screen Current Key field displays a long string of characters (separated by colons) which represents the encryption key equivalent to the word AMXPanel.
Configuring Communication 17. Press the Back button to navigate to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. Remember that you will need to navigate to the System Settings page and configure the connection to a target Master. 18. After the panel restarts, return to the Wireless Settings page to verify the Link Quality and Signal Strength: The descriptions are: None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent.
Configuring Communication IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet 1. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page. 2. Locate the IP Settings section of this page. Even though the Host, Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, and Domain fields appear on the two separate System Settings and Wireless Settings pages; the information populating these fields is identical.
Configuring Communication 9. Press the Primary DNS field to open a Keyboard, enter the Primary DNS Address (provided by your System Administrator) and press Done when compete. Repeat this process for the Secondary DNS field. 10. Press the Domain field to open a Keyboard, enter the resolvable domain Address (this is provided by your System Administrator and equates to a unique Internet name for the panel), and press Done when complete. 11.
Configuring Communication 5. Verify the yellow LED (from the rear Ethernet port on the Master) is blinking (indicating communication). 6. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds) to proceed to the Setup page. 7. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 70). Obtained from NetLinx Master FIG.
Configuring Communication Enter this IP into the Master IP/URL field on the System Settings page IP Addresses of computer (also obtained by using the Start > Run > cmd command) FIG. 71 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings for a Virtual Master 8. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1) and note the IP Address of the target PC being used as the Virtual Master.
Configuring Communication 14. Press the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word Ethernet. 15. Press the Mode field until the choice cycles to the word URL. By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls this value directly from the communicating target Master (virtual or not). A Virtual Master system value can be set within the active AMX software applications such as: NetLinx Studio, TPD4, or IREdit. 16.
Configuring Communication Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode In this mode, you must add the Modero panel IP Address into the URL List of the Master (using NetLinx Studio). This mode sets the Modero panel to "listen" for broadcasts from the Master (using the panel IP from its URL list). 1. Obtain either a Static IP for the Modero panel (from your System Administrator) or a DHCP Address from the IP Settings of the System Settings page.
Configuring Communication Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode In this mode, enter the System Number of the NetLinx Master. This mode instructs the Modero to search for a Master that uses the same System Number (assigned within the Master Connection section) and resides on the same Subnet as itself. 1. Toggle the blue Type field until Ethernet is selected (from the Master Connection section of the System Settings page). 2.
Configuring Communication FIG. 74 G4 Web Control page 7. The Network Interface Select field is read-only and displays the method of communication to the web. Verify you have selected the proper interface connection as this field does not auto-detect the connection type being used (see below). Wired is used when a direct Ethernet connection is being used for communication to the web.
Configuring Communication 16. Press Done when you are finished entering the value. The remaining fields within the G4 Web Control Settings section of this page are read-only and cannot be altered. 17. Press the Up/Down arrows on either sides of the G4 Web Control Timeout field to increase or decrease the amount of time the panel can remain idle (no cursor movements) before the session is closed and the user is disconnected. 18. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page. 19.
Configuring Communication Compatible devices field (showing G4 WebControl links) G4 panels Compression Options FIG. 76 Manage WebControl Connections page (populated with compatible panels) FIG. 77 Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens The G4 Web Control application is sent by the panel to the computer that is used for communication. Once the application is installed, this popup will no longer appear.
Configuring Communication IP Address of touch panel - obtained from IP Settings section of the System/Wireless Settings page FIG. 78 Connection Details dialog 11. Click OK to send the password to the panel and begin the session. A confirmation message appears stating "Please wait, Initial screen loading.". The secondary window then becomes populated with the same G4 page being displayed on the target G4 panel.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Upgrading Modero Firmware Before beginning the Upgrade process: Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to the your particular NetLinx Master Instruction Manual for detailed setup procedures. Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the Modero panel for use. Refer to the Panel Calibration section on page 49. The latest CV10 firmware kit file is now panel-specific. Only CV10 firmware should be loaded onto this specific panel type.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 4. Toggle the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to USB. ALL fields are then greyed-out and read-only, but still display any previous network information. 5. Press the Back button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page. 6. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 6. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 79). 7. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1). 8. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx Studio application. 9. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The default System value is one. 10.
Upgrading Modero Firmware The latest CV10 firmware kit file is now panel-specific. Only CV10 firmware should be loaded onto this specific panel type. This new firmware also provides both backwards compatibility with the previous 802.11b cards and new security protocols for the new 802.11g wireless CF card. 5. If the panel firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in to www.amx.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Upgrading the Modero Firmware via Ethernet (IP Address) Before beginning with this section, verify that your panel is powered and connected to the NetLinx Master through an Ethernet connection (direct or wireless). Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication via an IP 1. Obtain the IP Address of the NetLinx Master from your System Administrator.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 8. Click the New button to open the New TCP/IP Settings dialog where you can enter both a previously obtained DHCP or Static IP Address and an associated description for the connection into their respective fields. 9. Place a checkmark within the Automatically Ping the Master Controller to ensure availability radio box to make sure the Master is initially responding online before establishing full communication. 10.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 6. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and save any changes. Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the panel firmware via an IP 1. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one. 2.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Selected Firmware file Description field for selected Kit file Firmware download status Device and System values listed in the Workspace window must match the System and Device values FIG. 84 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing Modero firmware update via IP) 9. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update process is complete. The reboot of the panel can take up 30 seconds after the firmware process has finished. 10.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Firmware Pages and Descriptions This section describes each firmware page and their specific functional elements. Setup Navigation Buttons These Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 85) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Setup page is currently active. Modero Setup Navigation Buttons FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Setup Navigation Button Elements (Cont.) Protected Setup: Press the Protected Setup button to access the Protected Setup page section that provides access to the panel’s sensors, calibration features, and connection settings. • Refer to both the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section on page 100 and Protected Setup Page section on page 101 for more detailed information.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Connection Status: Displays whether the panel is communicating externally, the encryption status of the communicating Master, what connection type is being used (Ethernet or USB), and what System the panel is a part of. This visual display of the connection status is also reflected at the upper-right of each firmware page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Project Information Page The Project Information page displays the TPDesign4 (TPD4) project file properties currently loaded on the selected Modero panel (FIG. 87). Refer to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for more specific information on uploading TPDesign4 files to a panel. FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Project Information Page Elements (Cont.) AMX IR 455k Assigned Port: Displays the AMX 455 kHz IR channel port used by the IR receiver on the panel. This information is pulled by the panel from AMX IR Receivers section of the TPD4 Project Properties > IR Emitters & Receivers tab. • For IR reception, this is the port that reports a push on for the corresponding IR code. • IR receivers and transmitters on G4 panels share the device address number of the panel.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Panel Information Page Elements (Cont.) Setup Port: Displays the setup port information/value being used by the panel. High Port: Displays the high port (port count) value for the panel. High Address: Displays the high address (address count) value for the panel. High Channel: Displays the high channel (channel count) value for the panel. High Level: Displays the high level (level count) value being used by the panel.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions The only way to modify a panel’s time, without altering the Master, is to use NetLinx Code. The elements of the Time & Date Setup page are described in the table below: Time & Date Setup Page Elements Back: Returns you to the previously active touch panel page without saving changes (to save changes, use the Set Time button).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Volume Page The Volume page (FIG. 90) (accessed by pressing the Audio Adjustments button on the Setup page) allows you to adjust the master volume parameters and default panel sounds on the panel. FIG. 90 Volume configuration page The elements of the Volume page are described in the table below: Volume Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Volume Page Elements (Cont.) Analog/Breakout Box: Allows you to adjust the current Line-In volume level (being received from the communicating breakout box). Line In Level: • Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the Line-In volume level (range = 0 - 100). • The Line-In Level bargraph indicates the current Line-In level. • The Mute button mutes the Line-In volume. Allows you to adjust the current Microphone volume level (being received from the communicating breakout box).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions The elements of the Video Setup page are described in the table below: Video Setup Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page. Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions FIG. 92 Battery Base page Battery Base Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page. Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Battery Base Page Elements (Cont.) Battery Status fields: This section provides the ability to monitor the current battery charge level and charge quality: • The Battery One Charge Status bargraph indicates the power charge available on the Slot 1 internal battery connection (bargraph range = 0 - 100). • The Battery One Quality bargraph indicates the physical capacity (quality) of the battery. Quality is the percentage of actual capacity vs. its rated capacity.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions These Navigation Buttons are specific to these Modero panels and include panel specific elements described in the following table: Protected Setup Navigation Button Elements G4 Web Control: Press the G4 Web Control button to access the G4 Web Control page where you can enable or disable display and control of your panel (via the web) by a PC running a VNC client. • Refer to the G4 Web Control Page section on page 103 for more detailed information.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions The elements of the Protected Setup page are described in the table below: Protected Setup Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page. Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions You have a wait time of 5 seconds before the YES option is enabled. FIG. 95 Protected Setup page-System Recovery confirmation dialog Channel Code Number Channel Port Channel Code Number Channel Port 3,132 Address Port Button Level Port 2,8 Channel Code Number 7,10 Slider Level Port 4,9 3,50 Address Code Number Channel Code Number Address Port 1,8 Address Code Number FIG. 96 Button/slider Function Show example G4 Web Control Page The G4 Web Control page (FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions The elements of the G4 Web Control page are described in the table below: G4 Web Control Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page. Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions FIG. 98 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window Sensor Setup The Sensor Setup page (FIG. 99) allows you to adjust the Light and Motion Sensor parameters on a Modero touch panel. FIG. 99 Sensor Setup page A light level value between the Minimum and Maximum DIM Mode values delivers an average light level. The DIM mode Min Level can never exceed the DIM Mode Max Level.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Sensor Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Light Sensor: Allows you to monitor and alter the sensitivity of the Modero panel light sensor: • The Light Sensor Level field indicates the level used to report the light sensor level back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only). • The Light Sensor Level Port field indicates the port used to report the light sensor level back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Sensor Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Wake Panel On Motion Sense: The Wake Panel Sensitivity relates to the sensitivity of the motion sensor to detect motion and wake the panel accordingly. • Toggle the Enable/Enabled button to either active/inactive this feature: - Enable - activates this feature. Activating this feature reactivates the panel from a panel timeout (sleep) mode.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions 9. Set the Minimum brightness of the Dimmer (Dim Mode Max Level) below the detected drop. This will make sure that the panel does not react to variations in the lighting conditions of a normal working environment. The minimum (lower level) of the dimmer should be at least 10% lower than the minimum detected level (ex: lower dimmer level at 30% if the detected lighting of the room is at 40%). Password Setup Page The Password Setup page (FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Calibration Page This page (FIG. 101) allows you to calibrate the touch panel using the pre-selected touch driver. Press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (below the Modero LCD) for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page. Press the crosshairs to calibrate the panel and return to the last active firmware page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security Support 802.11b Wi-Fi CF card: • Open (Clear Text) • Static WEP (64-bit and 128-bit key lengths) Note: The WAP Site survey feature is disabled and is only supported by the newer 802.11g card. 802.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) IP Settings: DHCP/STATIC Sets the IP communication values for the touch panel and contains: Sets the panel to either DHCP or Static communication modes. • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP Addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network from a DHCP server. • Static IP is a permanent IP Address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Security: Sets the wireless security method being used by the Modero panel to establish communication with the network (via the target WAP). • Touching any of the eight available connection method buttons launches a new connection-specific dialog page which allows the user to define the communication parameters specific to that type of connection.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Security (Cont.): EAP-PEAP An EAP-PEAP security method is designed for wireless environments where its necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless network. • Pressing the EAP-PEAP button opens the EAP-PEAP Settings dialog (FIG. 111).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Security (Cont.): EAP-FAST An EAP-FAST security method is designed for wireless environments where both security and ease of setup are balanced together. • Pressing the EAP-FAST button opens the EAP-FAST Settings dialog (FIG. 109).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page - Security Options - Overview The Wireless Settings page allows a user to select from up to eight available wireless security methods now available via the NXA-WC80211GCF Wi-Fi card. The new security methods incorporate the following security technology: WPA, WPA2, and EAP (some of which require the upload of unique certificate files to a target panel). Refer to the Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 197 for more further information.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page - Security Options - Static WEP A Static WEP security method requires that both a target WAP be identified and an encryption method be implemented prior to establishing an active communication session. In addition to providing both Open and Shared Authentication capabilities, this page also supports Hexadecimal and ASCII keys. Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Connection section on page 59 for further details on these security options.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - Static WEP (Cont.) Generate (Passphrase): Pressing the Generate button displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter a passphrase and then AUTOMATICALLY generate all four WEP keys which are compatible only among Modero panels. • Note: The code key generator on Modero panels use the same key generation formula.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - Static WEP (Cont.) Current Key: Displays the current WEP key in use. Keys may also be examined by touching the key buttons and noting the keyboard initialization text. • When working with a single panel and a single WAP, it is recommended that you manually enter the Current Key from the WAP into the selected WEP Key.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - WPA-PSK Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier): The SSID is the unique name used on the WAP and then assigned to all panels in a wireless network that are communicating to the same target WAP. • This is required by the WAP before the panel is permitted to join the wireless network. • It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Pressing the EAP-LEAP button opens the EAP-LEAP Settings dialog (FIG. 107). Required Information: - SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP) - Identity (similar to the Username used for network access) - Password (similar to the Password used for network access) FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - EAP-LEAP Settings (Cont.) Save/Cancel: • Use the Save button to store the new security information, incorporate it, and then return to the previous Wireless Settings page. • Use the Cancel button to cancel any updates to the security parameters and return to the previous Wireless Settings page. FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Required Information: - SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP) - Identity (similar to the Username used for network access) - Anonymous Identity (similar to a fictitious call-sign) - Password (similar to the Password used for network access) FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - EAP-FAST Settings (Cont.) Password: When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter the network password string specified for the user entered within the Identity field. This is also how the panel identifies itself to the Authentication (RADIUS) Server. • This information is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP Security’s Using Server Certificates - Overview The following EAP types all support a server certificate: EAP-PEAP EAP-TTLS EAP-TLS All three of these certificate-using security methods are documented in the following sections. EAP Authentication goes a step beyond just encrypting data transfers, but also requires that a set of credentials be validated before the client (panel) is allowed to connect to the rest of the network (FIG. 110).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions There are two main versions of the PEAP protocol supported by panel’s Devicescape Wireless Client are: PEAPv0 (developed with Microsoft) PEAPv1 (developed exclusively by Cisco) PEAP uses an inner authentication mechanism which is supported by the Devicescape Wireless Client, the most common of which are: MSCHAPv2 with PEAPv0 and GTC with PEAPv1 An EAP-PEAP security method is designed for wireless environments where its necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless net
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - EAP-PEAP (Cont.) Identity: When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter an EAP Identity string which is how the panel identifies itself to the Authentication (RADIUS) Server. • This information is similar to a username used to login to a secured server or workstation. This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions TTLS (EAP Tunneled Transport Layer Security) was an authentication method, like PEAP, that does not use a client certificate to authenticate the panel. This method is more secure than PEAP in that it does not broadcast the identity of the user. The setup, although similar to PEAP, differs in the following areas: An anonymous identity MUST be specified until the secure tunnel between the panel and the Radius server is setup to transfer the real identity of the user.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - EAP-TTLS Settings (Cont.) Identity: When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter an EAP Identity string which is how the panel identifies itself to the Authentication (RADIUS) Server. • This information is similar to a username used to login to a secured server or workstation. This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page - Security Options - EAP-TLS EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a Enterprise authentication protocol that can be used in both a wired and wireless network environment. EAP requires the use of an 802.1x Authentication Server, also known as a Radius server. Most of the configuration fields described below take variable length strings as inputs.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Security - EAP-TLS Settings (Cont.) Identity: When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter an EAP Identity string which is how the panel identifies itself to the Authentication (RADIUS) Server. • This information is similar to a username used to login to a secured server or workstation. This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Client certificate configuration There are several ways in which a client certificate can be configured by an IT department. The client certificate and private key can both be incorporated into one file or split into two separate files. In addition, the file format used by these files could be PEM, DER, or PKCS12. These formats are described later in this section. The following table describes how to fill in the fields for each possible case.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions It is important to note which certificate types are supported by the different certificate fields used on the configuration screens (PEAP, TTLS, and TLS). The following table outlines the firmware fields and their supported certificate types. Certificate Types Supported by the Modero Firmware Configuration Field Name Certificate File Type Supported Certificate Authority field PEM and DER Client Certificate field PEM and DER Private Key field .
Firmware Pages and Descriptions System Settings Page Elements (Cont.) IP Settings: DHCP/Static Sets the IP communication values for the panel and contains: Sets the panel to either DHCP or Static communication modes. • DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP Addresses from client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network via a DHCP server. • Static IP is a permanent IP Address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. IP Address Sets the secondary IP Address assigned to the panel.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions System Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Master Connection (Cont.): System Number Allows you to enter a system number. Default value is 0 (zero). (ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected) Master IP/URL Sets the Master IP or URL of the NetLinx Master. (ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected) Master Port Number Allows you to enter the port number used with the NetLinx Master. • Default value is 1319.
Programming Programming You can program the touch panel, using the commands in this section, to perform a wide variety of operations using Send_Commands and variable text commands. A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: System (in all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values and represents all Modero panels). Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero firmware.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @DPG Syntax: Delete a specific popup page from specified popup group if it exists. Variable: "'@DPG-;'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@DPG-Popup1;Group1'" Deletes the popup page ’Popup1’ from the popup group ’Group1’.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PPA Close all popups on a specified page. If the page name is empty, the current page is used. Same as the ’Clear Page’ command in TPDesign4. Syntax: "'@PPA-'" Variable: page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPA-Page1'" Close all popups on Page1. @PPF Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PPM Set the modality of a specific popup page to Modal or NonModal. A Modal popup page, when active, only allows you to use the buttons and features on that popup page. All other buttons on the panel page are inactivated. Syntax: "'@PPM-;'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. mode = NONMODAL converts a previously Modal popup page to a NonModal. MODAL converts a previously NonModal popup page to Modal.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PSE Set the show effect for the specified popup page to the named show effect. Syntax: "'@PSE-;'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. show effect name = Refers to the popup effect name being used. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PSE-Popup1;Slide from Left'" Sets the Popup1 show effect name to ’Slide from Left’. @PSP Set the show effect position.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) PPOF Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page. If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as the ’Hide Popup’ command in TPDesign4. Syntax: "'PPOF-;'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Programming Programming Numbers The following information provides the programming numbers for colors, fonts, and borders. Colors can be used to set the colors on buttons, sliders, and pages. The lowest color number represents the lightest color-specific display; the highest number represents the darkest display. For example, 0 represents light red, and 5 is dark red. RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors Index No.
Programming RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.) 142 Index No.
Programming RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.) Index No. Name Red Green Blue 80 Grey8 119 119 119 81 Grey10 85 85 85 82 Grey12 51 51 51 83 Grey13 34 34 34 84 Grey2 221 221 221 85 Grey11 68 68 68 86 Grey14 17 17 17 87 Black 0 0 0 255 TRANSPARENT 99 53 99 Font styles and ID numbers Font styles can be used to program the text fonts on buttons, sliders, and pages.
Programming Border styles The TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design program has pre-set border styles that are user selectable. TPD4 border styles can ONLY be changed by using the name.
Programming TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.
Programming "^" Button Commands These Button Commands are used in NetLinx Studio and are case insensitive. All commands that begin with "^" have the capability of assigning a variable text address range and button state range. A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port : System (in all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values). Variable text ranges allow you to target 1 or more variable text channels in a single command.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BAT Append non-unicode text. Syntax: "'^BAT-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BCB Only if the specified border color is not the same as the current color. Set the border color to the specified color. Note: Color can be assigned by color name (without spaces), number or R,G,B value (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA). Syntax: "'^BCB-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BCT Only if the specified text color is not the same as the current color. Set the text color to the specified color. Note: Color can be assigned by color name (without spaces), number or R,G,B value (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA). Syntax: "'^BCT-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BIM Syntax: Set the input "'^BIM-,'" mask for the Variable: specified address. variable text address range = 1 - 4000. input mask = Refer to theText Area Input Masking section on page 192 for character types. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BIM-500,AAAAAAAAAA'" Sets the input mask to ten ’A’ characters, that are required, to either a letter or digit (entry is required).
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMC Button copy command. Copy attributes of the source button to all the destination buttons. Note that the source is a single button state. Each state must be copied as a separate command. The section represents what attributes will be copied. All codes are 2 char pairs that can be separated by comma, space, percent or just ran together.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMF Set any/all button parameters by sending embedded codes and data. Syntax: "'^BMF-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMF (Cont.) For some of these commands and values, refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 141. ’%CF’ = Set Fill Color. ’%CB’ = Set Border Color. ’%CT’ = Set Text Color. ’%SW<1 or 0>’ = Show/hide a button. ’%ST
