Operation/Reference Guide Modero® CV7 G4 Touch Panels NXD-CV7 and NXT-CV7 7” Modero Widescreen Video Touch Panels Modero Touch Panels L as t R e vi s ed: 1 0 /1 /20 0 8
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 CV7 Specifications .................................................................................................... 3 CV7 Panels - Connector Layout................................................................................. 6 CV7 Touch Panel Accessories .............................................................................
Table of Contents Recalibrating the batteries ............................................................................................ 32 Installation ........................................................................................................33 Unpacking the Panel ............................................................................................... 33 Installing the Internal Components .........................................................................
Table of Contents 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...................................................... 69 IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet .................................
Table of Contents Password Setup Page.................................................................................................. 108 Calibration Page.......................................................................................................... 109 Wireless Settings Page ................................................................................................ 109 Wireless Settings Page - Security Options - Overview ................................................
Table of Contents Input mask output examples ....................................................................................... 194 URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 195 Special escape sequences ........................................................................................... 195 Appendix B - Wireless Technology .................................................................
Table of Contents vi 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
Introduction Introduction The NXT/D-CV7 7" Modero® Widescreen Color Video Touch Panels (FIG. 1) are the industry’s first widescreen mini-touch panels and are available only through AMX. NXD-CV7 (front view) (FG2258-02) NXT-CV7 (front view) (FG2258-01) FIG. 1 Sample 7" 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: CV7 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 (version 2.6 or higher). CV7 panels display eye-catching images and full-motion video on a large 16:9 image format, while providing a wide 100-degree top-to-bottom viewing angle.
Introduction CV7 Specifications The following table outlines the specifications for the 7" Widescreen Modero panels. Specifications for 7" Widescreen Video Touch Panels Dimensions (HWD): • NXA-RK7: metal rack-mount with black matte finish: (4 RU - rack units high) 6.97" x 19.0" x 0.50" (17.70 cm x 48.26 cm x 1.27 cm) • NXT-CV7 (Fully raised): 6.86" x 7.96" x 6.93" (17.40 cm x 20.20 cm x 17.60 cm) • NXT-CV7 (Fully lowered): 3.70" x 7.96" x 6.93" (9.40 cm x 20.20 cm x 17.
Introduction Specifications for 7" 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 7" 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 7" Widescreen Video Touch Panels (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment (Cont.): • NXT-BP (FG2255-10) - Battery pack for Table Top panels.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories CV7 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 CV7 Kit configuration (panel and box) but can be purchased as a separate accessory.
CV7 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.
CV7 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.
CV7 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.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories When connecting the MIC OUT connector to a balanced audio input (FIG. 9), use all three audio terminals (+, -, and GND), then connect the "+" terminal to the "live" signal, the "-" terminal to the "return" signal, and the "GND" terminal to the ground signal. Ground signal GND OUTOUT+ Return signal Balanced OUT Line signal FIG.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Wiring information for the Modero Table Top cable If your installation requires custom cable configurations, you can purchase bulk (non-terminated) cable from Liberty Wire and Cable under the nomenclature "AMX Table Top Cable - Modero" (phone#: (800) 530 8998 or +1-719-388-7518). When building a custom Table Top cable, please refer to the table below to calculate the maximum length of the cable for your particular installation/setup.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories The following figures provide a cross-section view (FIG. 12) and a description (FIG. 13) of the Modero Table Top Cable: Element #1 Connector #1 & 2 Binder Element #2 Connector #3 Jacket FIG.
CV7 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. 14. This internal card is field-upgradeable within both models of panels. FIG. 14 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).
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories 802.11b Wireless Interface Card Specifications (Cont.) 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, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, Auto Rate Receive Sensitivity: • @PER < 8% 11 Mbps: -83 dBm (max) 5.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories This upgrade kit requires that pre-existing panels first be removed from their current location (surface, wall or docking station) before an installer can access the internal circuit boards and upgrade a pre-existing 802.11b wireless CF card.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.) 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 (802.11b) Note: To alter the card’s default country code (North America), please contact an AMX Technical Support representative for detailed procedures and information.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.
CV7 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 Modero touch panel and then confirm the firmware file update was successful. Each panel should be updated using its associated panel-specific kit file (SW2258_02 for the CV7).
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Unscrew these four Housing Screws to remove the Circuit Board Cover Base Hinge Brackets (2) Touch Panel DO NOT REMOVE these screws They secure the plastic base front cover. FIG. 16 Location of the attachment screws underneath an NXT-CV7 panel base Note the location of the four plastic adhesive "feet".
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Outer Housing Tilt Bracket cover plate (must be removed first) Outer housing installation holes (located on front panel) Base FIG. 18 Removal of the outer housing and wireless card location Step 2: Install the Compact Flash Memory card upgrade 1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and then locate the existing 64 MB Compact Flash card on the main board (FIG. 19).
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Card removal grooves On-board Compact Flash connector (with pins) Insert with arrow facing towards the pins Connector opening FIG. 20 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. 21). 2.
CV7 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.
CV7 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.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Caution: Speaker wires come connected to this side of the main board. Use caution when removing the back box. Connector Overlay must first be removed from the side of the NXD Wireless CF card (Slot #2 is located on the top slot) FIG. 23 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.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories NXT-BP Power Pack (FG2255-10) The NXT-BP Power Pack (FIG. 24) 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 CV7 panel) or through an optional NXT-CHG Modero Power Station.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories NXA-BASE/1 Battery Base Kit (FG2255-05K) The NXA-BASE/1 Kit contains a single NXT-BP battery and one battery base. The NXA-BASE/1 (FIG. 25) is a Modero accessory that allows an NXT-CV7 touch panel to function off the charge from a single internally connected NXT-BP battery. The base provides both power and battery information to the panel via the panel interface connector.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Battery Life (Charge) Display Battery Life Indicator button FIG. 26 NXT-BP Battery Pack (showing the battery life indicator and button) It is recommended to fully charge this battery before using it to power an NXT-CV7 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. Installing an NXT-BP into the NXA-BASE/1 The base does not directly connect to a power supply.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Alignment pegs (2) Panel Interface connector (male) Battery locking mechanism Back Battery locking slider (Battery not shown for illustration purposes) Front Insert holes for NXT-CV7 feet Securing pegs (2) FIG. 28 NXA-BASE/1 showing Panel Interface and connector locations 4. Carefully angle the NXT-CV7 panel over the front alignment pegs (FIG. 29).
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories Charging the NXT-BP using the NXA-BASE/1 1. Insert the single battery into the battery compartment shown in FIG. 28 on page 29. 2. Follow the procedures from the previous sub-section to attach the NXT-CV7 to the NXA-BASE/1. 3. Insert a 2-pin connector from a power supply to the rear PWR connector on the NXT-CV7 Modero panel. Refer to the Battery Base Page section on page 98 to view the charging progress of the connected NXT-BP.
CV7 Touch Panel Accessories 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. Provide power to the unit by connecting the power cord (with plug) into a power outlet that meets the requirements outlined in the Specifications section for the NXT-CHG. Reading the NXT-CHG LED Indicator FIG.
CV7 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-TP7 rough-in/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 CV7 Panel/enclosure Button latch B Trim Ring Latches Light Pipe latch (black) Default Button Trim Ring (with button openings) Button and Light Pipe removal (showing the internal surface of Faceplate) Faceplate (outside surface shown) FIG. 32 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-CV7 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 8. Gently insert the Button Trim Ring latches into their corresponding openings on the outer surface of the internal Faceplate (FIG. 35). Button Trim Ring Faceplate (outer surface shown) Button openings FIG. 35 Inserting the Button Trim RIng 9. Firmly press down around the Button Trim Ring until all of the latches are securely inserted into their openings on the Faceplate, and the Button Trim Ring is securely fastened.
Installation 1. Rest the right Stud Mounting tabs onto the stud (keeping the knockouts on the left). Be sure to leave enough of a gap between the stud and NXD Mounting tabs to accommodate the installation of the drywall or sheetrock after the rough-in box has been mounted. Ultimately, the Mounting Tabs should lie flush against the outside of the sheetrock. 2. Fasten the CB-TP7 rough-in box to the stud through the holes on the right Stud Mounting tabs (FIG. 36), using either nails or screws.
Installation 1. Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 37) from the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 37) by gripping the faceplate and pulling with gentle outward force. C - Optional CB-TP7 rough-in/wallbox #4-40 Mounting Screws (four - included) secure the NXD to the Rough-In Box Stud Mounting Tab B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and back box housing A - Faceplate/Trim Ring default Faceplate comes with buttons FIG. 37 NXD-CV7 panel installation into a CB-TP7 (pre-wall construction) 2.
Installation 8. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly (A in FIG. 37) back onto the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 37). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel. 9. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring to their respective locations (outside the rough-in box) on either the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master. 10.
Installation FIG. 38 NXD-CV7 Wall Mount panel dimensions using expansion clips 6. Test the incoming wiring by attaching the panel connections to their terminal locations and applying power. Verify the panel is receiving power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation. 7. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the connected power supply.
Installation 3 notches are required to accommodate the three expansion clips (included) Install the 3 included drywall clip sets into these locations Drywall Clip (3) Mounting Tab A - Faceplate /Trim Ring B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and back box FIG. 39 Wall Mount panel (NXD) installation configuration for drywall surfaces Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the attached connectors before being inserted into the drywall. 8.
Installation Installing the NXD into a Flat Surface using #4 screws Mounting screws (#4-40, included) are secured through two sets of circular holes located at the left and right sides of the NXD-CV7. The most important thing to remember when mounting the NXD Wall Mount is that the outer frame (Mounting Tabs) must be installed flush against the mounting surface. Refer to SP-2258-01 for detailed installation dimensions (reproduced in FIG. 40).
Installation Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to a power source before plugging in the 2-pin power connector. The USB connectors can be from a either a USB extension cable, or a wireless USB RF transmitter. 6. Test the incoming wiring by connecting the panel connections to their terminal locations and applying power. Verify that the panel is receiving power and functioning properly before finalizing the installation.
Installation 11. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring to their respective 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. Installing an NXD-CV7 into an (optional) Rack Mount Kit (NXA-RK7) The NXA-RK7 is a 19" (48.3 cm) wide metal rack-mount (with black matte finish) measuring 4 rack units high. 1.
Installation Wiring Guidelines for the CV7 Panels CV7 panels use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the panel via the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector. Use the previously provided power requirement information to determine the power draw. The incoming PWR and GND wires from the power supply must be connected to the corresponding locations within the PWR connector. These units should only have one source of incoming 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.
Installation 48 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
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.
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. 50 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. 52 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. 55 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. 56 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. 58).
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. 59 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 an Open security mode, when a target WAP is selected and the connect to, the SSID name of the selected WAP is saved for the open security mode. 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.
Configuring Communication 6. Enter the SSID information by either: 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. 61 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. 62), 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. 63 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. 65 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. 66 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 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. If the information within one of these fields is altered, the change is reflected on both pages within the altered field. Example: Domain is altered on Wireless Settings page, the value is then also changed within the Domain field of the System Settings page. 3.
Configuring Communication 11. Navigate to the Master Connection section of this page to begin configuring the communication parameters for the target Master. Step 2: Choose a Master Connection Mode Setting There are three Ethernet MODE settings used in the Master Connection section of the System Settings page. URL is the most common method. Master Connection MODE options: • URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility.
Configuring Communication Obtained from NetLinx Master FIG. 68 System Settings page Master Connection section - Virtual Master communication over Ethernet When configuring your panel to communicate with a Virtual Master (on your PC) via Ethernet, the Master IP/URL field must be configured to match the IP Address of the PC and make sure to use the Virtual System value assigned to the Virtual Master within NetLinx Studio. Before beginning: 1.
Configuring Communication 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 with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out because you are not going through the Master’s UI. 7. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 69). 8.
Configuring Communication 18. Do not alter the Master Port Number value (this is the default value used by NetLinx). 19. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page. 20. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode In this mode, enter the System Number (zero for an unknown System Number) and the IP/URL of the Master (Master Port Number is defaulted to 1319). 1.
Configuring Communication 3. Press the Mode field (to set the connection Mode) until the choice cycles to the word Listen. The System Number and Master IP/URL fields are then greyed-out. 4. Enter a username and password (into their respective fields) if the target Master has been previously secured. 5. Select the OnLine Tree tab from the Workspace window. 6. Select Diagnostics > URL Listing from the Main menu (FIG. 71).
Configuring Communication The NetLinx Master and the Modero panel must both be on the same Subnet. Using G4 Web Control® to Interact with a G4 Panel The G4 Web Control feature allows you to use a PC to interact with a G4 enabled panel via the web. This feature works in tandem with the new browser-capable NetLinx Security firmware update (build 300 or higher). G4 Web Control is only available with the latest Modero panel firmware.
Configuring Communication 8. Press the Web Control Name field to open the Web Name keyboard. 9. From the Web Name keyboard, enter a unique alpha-numeric string to identify this panel. This information is used by the NetLinx Security Web Server to display on-screen links to the panel. The on-screen links use the IP Address of the panel and not the name for communication (FIG. 73). FIG. 73 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window 10.
Configuring Communication Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel Refer to your particular NetLinx Master’s instruction manual for detailed information on how to download the latest firmware from www.amx.com. This firmware build enables SSL certificate identification and encryption, HTTPS communication, ICSP data encryption, and disables the ability to alter the Master security properties via a TELNET session.
Configuring Communication 6. Click on the G4 panel name link associated with the target panel. A secondary web browser window appears on the screen (FIG. 75). FIG. 75 Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens 7. Click Yes from the Security Alert popup window to agree to the installation of the G4 WebControl application on your computer. This application contains the necessary Active X and VNC client applications necessary to properly view and control the panel pages from your computer.
Configuring Communication 10. Enter the Web Control session password into the Session Password field (FIG. 75). This password was previously entered into the Web Control Password field within the G4 Web Control page on the panel. 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 CV7 firmware kit file is now panel-specific. Only CV7 firmware should be loaded onto ithis 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. 77). 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 CV7 firmware kit file is now panel-specific. Only CV7 firmware should be loaded onto ithis 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 Description field for selected Kit file Selected Firmware file Firmware download status Device and System values listed in the Workspace window must match the System and Device values FIG. 82 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing Modero firmware update via IP) 7. Select the panel’s Kit file from the Files section (FIG. 82). 8.
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. 83) 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. 85). Refer to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for more detailed program information. 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. 88) (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. 88 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. 90 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. 93 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. 94 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. 96 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window Sensor Setup The Sensor Setup page (FIG. 97) allows you to adjust the Light and Motion Sensor parameters on a Modero touch panel. FIG. 97 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. 99) allows you to calibrate the touch panel using a 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. 109).
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. 107).
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 201 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. 105). 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. 108).
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. ’%SO’ = Set the button sound. ’%EN<1 or 0>’ = Enable/disable a button. ’%WW<1 or 0>’ = Word wrap On/Off. ’%GH’ = Set the bargraph upper limit.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMI Set the button mask image. Mask image is used to crop a borderless button to a non-square shape. This is typically used with a bitmap. Syntax: "'^BMI-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BNN Syntax: Set the TakeNote network name for the specified Addresses. Variable: "'^BNN-,'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. network name = Use a valid IP Address. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BNN-973,192.168.169.99'" Sets the TakeNote button network name to 192.168.169.99. ^BNT Set the TakeNote network port for the specified Addresses.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BOR Set a border to a specific border style associated with a border value for those buttons with a defined address range. Refer to theBorder styles table on page 144 for more information. Syntax: "'^BOR-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. border style name = Refer to the Border styles table on page 144. border value = 0 - 41. Examples: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOR-500.504&510.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BRD Set the border of a button state/ states. Only if the specified border is not the same as the current border. The border names are available through the TPDesign4 border-name drop-down list. Syntax: "'^BRD-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BVL Syntax: Log-On/Log-Off the computer control connection. Variable: "'^BVL-,'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. connection = 0 (Log-Off connection) and 1 (Log-On connection). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BVL-500,0'" Logs-off the computer control connection of the button.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^CPF Clear all page flips from a button. Syntax: "'^CPF-'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^CPF-500'" Clears all page flips from the button. ^DPF Delete page flips from button if it already exists. Syntax: "'^DFP-,,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^GDI Change the bargraph drag increment. Syntax: "'^GDI-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. bargraph drag increment = The default drag increment is 256. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GDI-7,128'" Sets the bargraph with variable text 7 to a drag increment of 128. ^GIV Invert the joystick axis to move the origin to another corner.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^GRD Change the bargraph ramp-down time in 1/10th of a second. Syntax: "'^GRD-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. bargraph ramp down time = In 1/10th of a second intervals. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GRD-500,200'" Changes the bargraph ramp down time to 20 seconds. ^GRU Change the bargraph ramp-up time in 1/10th of a second.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^ICO Set the icon to a button. Syntax: "'^ICO-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^JST The alignment of 0 is followed by ',,'. The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the button. Set text alignment using a Syntax: numeric keypad "'^JST-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^TEC Set the text effect color for the specified addresses/states to the specified color. The Text Effect is specified by name and can be found in TPD4. You can also assign the color by name or RGB value (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA). Syntax: "'^TEC-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^UNI Set Unicode text. For the ^UNI command (%UN and ^BMF command), the Unicode text is sent as ASCII-HEX nibbles. Syntax: "'^UNI-,
Programming Text Effect Names The following is a listing of text effects names. This list is associated with the ^TEF command on page 164.
Programming Button Query Commands Button Query commands reply back with a custom event. There will be one custom event for each button/state combination. Each query is assigned a unique custom event type.
Programming All custom events have the following 6 fields: Custom Event Fields Field Description Uint Flag 0 means text is a standard string, 1 means Unicode encoded string slong value1 button state number slong value2 actual length of string (this is not encoded size) slong value3 index of first character (usually 1 or same as optional index string text the text from the button text length (string encode) button text length These fields are populated differently for each query command.
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BCF Get the current fill color. Syntax: "'?BCF-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BMP Get the current bitmap name. Syntax: "'?BMP-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BRD Get the current border name. Syntax: "'?BRD-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?FON Get the current font index. Syntax: "'?FON-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?JSB Get the current bitmap justification. Syntax: "'?JSB-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?JST Get the current text justification. Syntax: "'?JST-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?TEF Get the current text effect name. Syntax: "'?TEF-,
Programming Panel Runtime Operations Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator mode. These commands are case insensitive. Panel Runtime Operation Commands ABEEP Output a single beep even if beep is Off. Syntax: "'ABEEP'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'ABEEP'" Outputs a beep of duration 1 beep even if beep is Off. ADBEEP Output a double beep even if beep is Off. Syntax: "'ADBEEP'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'ADBEEP'" Outputs a double beep even if beep is Off.
Programming Panel Runtime Operation Commands (Cont.) @AKP Pop up the keypad icon and initialize the text string to that specified. Keypad string is set to null on power up and is stored until power is lost. The Prompt Text is optional. Syntax: "'@AKP-;'" Variables: initial text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. prompt text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Programming Panel Runtime Operation Commands (Cont.) @EKP Extend the Keypad. Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified. The Prompt Text is optional. Syntax: "'@EKP-;'" Variables: initial text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. prompt text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@EKP-33333333;Enter Password'" Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string '33333333' with prompt text 'Enter Password'. PKEYP Present a private keypad.
Programming Panel Runtime Operation Commands (Cont.) @SOU Play a sound file. Syntax: "'@SOU-'" Variables: sound name = Name of the sound file. Supported sound file formats are: WAV & MP3. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@SOU-Music.wav'" Plays the 'Music.wav' file. @TKP Present a telephone keypad. Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified. The Prompt Text is optional. Syntax: "'@TKP-;'" Variables: initial text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Programming Input Commands These Send Commands are case insensitive. Input Commands ^CAL Put panel in calibration mode. Syntax: "'^CAL'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^CAL'" Puts the panel in calibration mode. ^KPS Set the keyboard passthru. Syntax: "'^KPS-'" Variable: pass data: = Disables the keyboard. 0 = Pass data to G4 application (default). This can be used with VPC or text areas. 1 - 4 = Not used. 5 = Sends out data to the Master.
Programming Embedded codes The following is a list of G4 compatible embedded codes: Embedded Codes Decimal numbers Hexidecimal values Virtual keystroke 8 ($08) Backspace 13 ($0D) Enter 27 ($1B) ESC 128 ($80) CTRL key down 129 ($81) ALT key down 130 ($82) Shift key down 131 ($83) F1 132 ($84) F2 133 ($85) F3 134 ($86) F4 135 ($87) F5 136 ($88) F6 137 ($89) F7 138 ($8A) F8 139 ($8B) F9 140 ($8C) F10 141 ($8D) F11 142 ($8E) F12 143 ($8F) Num Lock 144
Programming Panel Setup Commands These commands are case insensitive. Panel Setup Commands ^MUT Set the panel mute state. Syntax: "'^MUT-'" Variable: mute state= 0 = Mute Off and 1 = Mute On. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^MUT-1''" Sets the panel’s master volume to mute. @PWD @PWD sets the level 1 password only. Set the page flip password. Syntax: "'@PWD-'" Variables: page flip password = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Programming Dynamic Image Commands The following is a listing and descriptions of Dynamic Image Commands. Dynamic Image Commands ^BBR Set the bitmap of a button to use a particular resource. Syntax: "'^BBR-,
Programming Dynamic Image Commands (Cont.) ^RAF Adds any and all resource parameters by sending embedded codes and data. Add new resources. Syntax: "'^RAF-,'" Variable: resource name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. data = Refers to the embedded codes, see table below. Embedded Codes: Parameter Embedded Code Description protocol ’%P<0-1>’ Set protocol. HTTP (0) or FTP (1). user ’%U’ Set Username for authentication. password ’%S’ Set Password for authentication.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes the solutions to possible hardware/firmware issues that could arise during the common operation of a Modero touch panel. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Solution My USB drivers has a yellow exclamation point and doesn’t appear to be working. The USB driver was incorrectly installed and should be re-installed: • Power up the panel without the USB cable connected to the panel. • Plug in the USB cable into the G4 panel.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (Cont.) Symptom Solution I updated my panel firmware but my Battery Base page doesn’t seem to be working properly. • Cycle power manually to the panel and check the Battery Base page after startup. • Verify that you are using the most current v2.XX Modero firmware. • If downloading the firmware to the panel via a COM port, try using an IP Address and retry the download of the firmware to the panel. My Modero panel isn’t appearing in my Workspace window.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (Cont.) Symptom Solution My Connection Status button isn’t blinking and it says the USB is connecting. "USB Connecting" is displayed when the panel is trying to establish USB communication with the PC (either within the NetLinx Studio or TPDesign4 applications). • Remove the USB connector from the panel and close any AMX applications. • Reboot the panel. • Launch the AMX application and attempt reconnect to the panel.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (Cont.) Symptom Solution I can’t seem to completely charge my battery from within an NXA-BASE/1 connected to a powered panel. NXT-BP batteries can be charged from either an external NXT-CHG battery charger or from within the NXA-BASE/1 located below an NXT panel. • The NXA-BASE/1 Battery base should be updated with the latest firmware (part of the Modero firmware KIT file) from www.amx.com.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (Cont.) Symptom Solution I have more that one Modero panel connected to my System Master and only one shows up. Multiple NetLinx Compatible devices (such as Modero panels) can be associated for use with a single Master. Each Modero panel comes with a defaulted Device Number value of 10001. When using multiple panels, it can become very easy to overlook the need to assign different Device Number values to each panel.
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Appendix A Appendix A Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks Text formatting codes for bargraphs provide a mechanism to allow a portion of a bargraphs text to be dynamically provided information about the current status of the level (multistate and traditional). These codes would be entered into the text field along with any other text.
Appendix A Text Area Input Masking Text Area Input Masking can be used to limit the allowed/correct characters that are entered into a text area. For example, in working with a zip code, a user could limit the entry to a max length of only 5 characters but, with input masking, you could limit them to 5 mandatory numerical digits and 4 optional numerical digits. A possible use for this feature is to enter information into form fields.
Appendix A Refer to the following Send Commands for more detailed information: • ^BIM - Sets the input mask for the specified addresses. (see the ^BIM section on page 150). • ^BMF subcommand %MK - sets the input mask of a text area (see the ^BMF section on page 152). Input mask ranges These ranges allow a user to specify the minimum and maximum numeric value for a field. Only one range is allowed per field. Using a range implies a numeric entry ONLY.
Appendix A A keyboard entry using normal text entry is straightforward. However, once an input mask is applied, the behavior of the keyboard needs to change to accommodate the input mask's requirement. When working with masks, any literal characters in the mask will be "skipped" by any cursor movement including cursor keys, backspace, and delete. When operating with a mask, the mask should be displayed with placeholders. The "-" character should display where you should enter a character.
Appendix A URL Resources A URL can be broken into several parts. For example: the URL http://www.amx.com/company-infohome.asp. This URL indicates that the protocol in use is http (HyperText Transport Protocol) and that the information resides on a host machine named www.amx.com. The image on that host machine is given an assignment (by the program) name of company-info-home.asp (Active Server Page). The exact meaning of this name on the host machine is both protocol dependent and host dependent.
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Appendix B - Wireless Technology Appendix B - Wireless Technology Overview of Wireless Technology 802.11b/2.4 GHz and 802.11a/5 GHz are the two major WLAN standards and both operate using radio frequency (RF) technology. Together the two standards are together called Wi-Fi and operate in frequency bands of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz respectively. The 802.11b specification was the first to be finalized and reach the marketplace. The actual throughput you can expect to obtain from an 802.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology Although the calculations required to encrypt data with WEP can impact the performance of your wireless network, it's generally seen only when running benchmarks, and not large enough to be noticeable in the course of normal network usage. Terminology 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard that is built on the Internet standard EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). 802.1x is a standard for passing EAP messages over either a wired or wireless LAN. Additionally, 802.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology TKIP Short for Temporal Key Integration, is part of the IEEE 802.11i encryption standard for wireless LANs. TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, message integrity check and re-keying mechanism, thus ensuring every data packet is sent with its own unique encryption key. Key mixing increases the complexity of decoding the keys by giving the hacker much less data that has been encrypted using any one key.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology WPA2 Also know as IEEE 802.11i, is an amendment to the 802.11 standard specifying security mechanisms for wireless networks. The 802.11i scheme makes use of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) block cipher; WEP and WPA use the RC4 stream cipher. The 802.11i architecture contains the following components: 802.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology EAP Authentication EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an 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. Although there are currently over 40 different EAP methods defined, the current internal Modero 802.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology EAP communication overview 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. 115). Below is a description of this process. It is important to note that there is no user intervention necessary during this process. It proceeds automatically based on the configuration parameters entered into the panel. LAN 802.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology AMX Certificate Upload Utility The Certificate Upload utility gives you the ability to compile a list of target touch panels, select a preobtained certificate (uniquely identifying the panel), and then upload that file to the selected panel. This application must be run from a local machine and should not be used from a remote network location. This application ensures that a unique certificate is securely uploaded to a specific touch panel.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC The first time each AMX touch panel is connected to the PC it is detected as a new hardware device and the USBLAN driver becomes associated with it (panel specific). Each time thereafter the panel is "recognized" as a unique USBLAN device and the association to the driver is done in the background.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology 11. Launch the Certificate Upload Utility and confirm the utility has detected the new USB connection to the panel: Click on the Local Address field's drop-down arrow. Confirm the new USB entry shows up in the list as: 10.XX.XX.1. How to Upload a Certificate File 1. Install the latest AMX USB LAN LINK driver onto your computer by installing the latest versions of either TPDesign4 or NetLinx Studio2.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology 12. Select the target devices which be uploaded with the selected certificate. These can either be: individually selected by toggling the box next to the Send entry (with the Type column). selected as a group by clicking on the Check All radio box located at the top of the device IP Address listing. 13. When you are ready to send the certificate file to the selected panels, click the Send button to initiate the upload.
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