Operation/Reference Guide Modero NXD-700Vi ® G4 Touch Panels 7” Modero Widescreen Video Touch Panels with Full Duplex Intercom To u ch P a n e l s L a s t Re v is e d: 10 /1 0 /20 0 8
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................1 NXD-700Vi Specifications ......................................................................................... 3 NXD-700Vi Panels - Connector Layout ..................................................................... 6 NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box ...................................................................7 Product Specifications ........
Table of Contents If Calibration Is Not Working......................................................................................... 29 Configuring Communication .............................................................................31 Modero Setup and System Settings ....................................................................... 31 Accessing the Setup and Protected Setup Pages.......................................................... 31 Setting the Panel’s Device Number................
Table of Contents Setup Page ............................................................................................................. 64 Information ............................................................................................................. 65 Project Information Page .............................................................................................. 66 Panel Information Page .................................................................................................
Table of Contents Checking the Panel Statistics....................................................................................... 114 Refreshing the Panel Statistics .................................................................................... 114 Clearing the Panel Statistics ........................................................................................ 114 Connection Utility Page...............................................................................................
Table of Contents SIP Commands ...................................................................................................... 181 Appendix A: Text Formatting .........................................................................185 Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 185 Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 186 Input mask character types ........................
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Introduction Introduction The NXD-700Vi Modero Widescreen Color Video Touch Panels with duplex intercom (FIG. 1) are the industry’s first widescreen mini-touch panels and are available only through AMX. FIG. 1 Sample 7" Video Touch Panels These Color Video (CV) panels display NTSC/PAL/SECAM video formats within variable sized windows.
Introduction NXD-700Vi panels support AMX Computer Control, which enables remote viewing and control of any networked computer directly from the panel. This gives the user the ability to launch digital music from a PC, cruise the Internet, check and respond to E-mail, open software files, and launch applications. Anything you can do on your PC can be accomplished through these panels.
Introduction NXD-700Vi 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) • NXD-700Vi (with faceplate): 5.93" x 7.87" x 3.28" (15.06 cm x 20.00 cm x 8.33 cm) • CB-TP7 Conduit/Wallbox (optional): 5.47" x 7.23" x 3.40" (13.90 cm x 18.40 cm x 8.
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 102). Motion sensor (PIR): • Proximity Infrared Detector to wake the panel when the panel is approached.
Introduction Specifications for 7" Widescreen Video Touch Panels (Cont.) Side Panel Components (Cont.): Audio/Video connector: • 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.): • Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware): NXA-700CF256M, 256 MB COMPACT FLASH CARD (FG2116-73) NXA-700CF512M, 512 MB COMPACT FLASH CARD (FG2116-74) NXA-700CF1G, 1 G COMPACT FLASH CARD (FG2116-75) It is recommended that firmware KIT files only be transferred over a direct USB or Ethernet connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply.
NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box The NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FIG. 4) is included as part of the NXD-700Vi Kit configuration (panel and box) but can be purchased as a separate accessory. This box facilitates the installation and distribution of video, data, and audio to Modero touch panels located up to 200 feet (60.96 m) from the AVB box. This unit accepts either Composite or S-Video from standard video devices.
NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box Product Specifications NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Specifications (FG2254-10) Dimensions (HWD): • 1.50" x 5.55" x 4.88" (3.81 cm x 14.10 cm x 12.40 cm) • Width when attached to mounting ears: 6.65" (16.
NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box Indirect Connect Ethernet In (RJ-45) Mic Out (4-pin captive-wire) Video In (BNC) 12 VDC power supply Line Level out (to amplifier or VOL card) Audio In (6-pin captive-wire) (rear) NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box Power supplied via NXA-AVB box (front) Ethernet (CAT5) 12 VDC power supply Direct Connect Audio/Video (CAT5) or NXD/T Video-capable Touch Panels FIG.
NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box GND Audio In - Left Channel F R O N T In (-) (6-pin captive wire) In (+) Audio In - Right Channel NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (6-pin captive wire) GND In (-) In (+) Microphone Out GND(-) Out (-) (4-pin captive wire) Out (+) Comp/Y (BNC) C (BNC) Ethernet (RJ-45) 12 VDC power supply Audio/Video (CAT5) Ethernet Out (CAT5) R E A R Power to touch panel FIG.
NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Unbalanced Audio Most domestic audio equipment has unbalanced audio inputs and outputs. This means that the audio output (left, right, or mono) appears on a single wire, and is referenced to "0 V" or "Ground". Typical connectors used are RCA "phono" connectors, DIN plugs/sockets, and 0.25" (6.3mm) or 3.5mm jack plugs/sockets. Unbalanced audio is adequate for most domestic environments and for line-level signals in a typical broadcast studio.
NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box 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.
NXD-700Vi Touch Panel Accessories NXD-700Vi Touch Panel Accessories The following section outlines and describes the other AMX equipment available for these touch panels. 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. 1. This internal card is field-upgradeable within both models of panels. FIG.
NXD-700Vi 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.
NXD-700Vi 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.
NXD-700Vi 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.
NXD-700Vi Touch Panel Accessories NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.) Transmit Output Power: • 802.11b communication: 12 +-1 dBm (1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps) • 802.
NXD-700Vi Touch Panel Accessories 6 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
NXA-CFSP Compact Flash (FG2116-7x) NXA-CFSP Compact Flash (FG2116-7x) Every NXD-700Vi Modero panel is shipped with a 128 MB Compact Flash card (NXA-CFSP). If possible, upgrade the panel’s internal components (Compact Flash or wireless interface cards) prior to installing or using the panel.
NXA-CFSP Compact Flash (FG2116-7x) 8 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD Components 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, and then placing the back box back onto the NXD panel, as described in the following sections. Step 1: Remove the existing NXD Outer Housing 1.
Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD Components Connector Overlay must first be removed from the side of the NXD Wireless CF card (Slot #2 is located on the top slot) FIG. 4 Location of the wireless CF card connector on main board 6. Carefully lift-off the back box housing and angle it over to the side of the unit where the wires are connected to the circuit board. 7. Gently lay the back box to one side of the unit. This exposes the internal circuit board (FIG. 4).
Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD Components 6. To complete the upgrade process, either upgrade the remaining wireless card (Step 3) or close and re-secure the enclosure using the procedures in Step 3: Close and Resecure the NXD Panel Enclosure section on page 11. Card removal grooves On-board Compact Flash connector (with pins) Insert with arrow facing towards the pins Connector opening FIG.
Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD Components 12 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
Installation Installation NXD-700Vi panels are installed into either a pre-wall surface (using a CB-TP7 conduit/wallbox) or a solid surface (using either solid surface or drywall screws). It is recommended that if you are planning on upgrading your flash memory, you do so before beginning any panel installations. Installing the No-Button Trim Ring The NXD-700Vi panel is shipped from AMX with the default Button Trim Ring already installed.
Installation 5. From along the internal surface of the Faceplate, remove the six buttons by gently bending each Button latch up and pulling the button outwards. 6. Remove the pair of clear light pipe strips by bending the two black light pipe latches inwards and pulling out the strip. 7. Grasp the No-Button Trim Ring on both sides and fit it into the groove along the outside surface of the Faceplate (made available by the removal of the previous Trim Ring). 8.
Installation NXD-700Vi Panel/enclosure Button latch Trim Ring Latches Light Pipe latch (black) Button and Light Pipe removal (showing the internal surface of Faceplate) No-Button Trim Ring Faceplate (outside surface shown) FIG. 9 Removing the No-Button Trim Ring 5. From along the internal surface of the Faceplate, install the six buttons by firmly inserting them into the button openings until the Button latch secures the button in place (FIG. 9). 6.
Installation 10. Place the Faceplate back onto the main NXD-700Vi 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). This back box is not removed when installing the NXD into a Conduit Box (CB-TP7). The back box is only removed to gain access for the replacement of the internal components.
Installation 3. Remove the wiring knockouts from the left side of the conduit box (CB-TP7) (FIG. 11) 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. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB wiring through the knockouts (use of the left wiring knockouts are recommended with this installation).
Installation 2. Verify the incoming power, RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB cables have been properly threaded through the wiring knockouts on the left of the conduit box. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel. 3. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding locations along the side of the (un-powered) NXD touch panel.
Installation FIG. 13 NXD-700Vi Wall Mount panel dimensions using expansion clips 3. Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 14) from the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 14) by gripping the faceplate and pulling with gentle outward force. 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.
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. 14 Wall Mount panel (NXD) installation configuration for drywall surfaces 6. Test the incoming wiring by attaching the panel connections to their terminal locations and applying power.
Installation 13. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power. 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-700Vi. 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.
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 Installing an NXD-700Vi 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. Remove the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly from the main NXD-700Vi unit. 2. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB wiring (from their terminal sources) through the surface opening, leaving enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel. 3.
Installation Wiring Guidelines for the NXD-700Vi Panels NXD-700Vi 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.
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.
Panel Calibration If Calibration Is Not Working Cycling power to the panel should provide a baseline calibration for the particular touch panel. Recalibrate the panel.
Panel Calibration 30 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
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 Setting the Panel’s Device Number In the Protected Setup page: 1. Press the Device Number field to open the Device Number keypad (FIG. 25). FIG. 25 Protected Setup page Enter a unique Device Number assignment for the panel, and press Done to return to the Protected Setup page. The Device Number range is 1 - 32000, the default is 10001. 2. Press Reboot to reboot the panel, and apply the new Device Number.
Configuring Communication Configuring a Wireless Network Access When working with a wireless card, the first step is to configure wireless communication parameters within the Wireless Settings page. This page only configures the card to communicate to a target WAP (such as the NXA-WAP200G), it is still necessary to tell the panel which Master it should be communicating with.
Configuring Communication This information can be found in either the Workspace - System name > Define Device section of your code (that defines the properties for your panel), or in the Device Addressing/Network Addresses section of the Tools > NetLinx Diagnostics dialog. 6. Setup the security and communication parameters between the wireless card and the target WAP by configuring the Wireless Settings section on this page.
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. 27 Site Survey page In the Protected Setup page: 1. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page. 2. Navigate to the Access Point MAC Address section of this page and press the on-screen Site Survey button.
Configuring Communication 4. Select a desired Access Point by touching the corresponding row. The up arrow and down arrow will be grayed out if there are ten or less access points detected. If there are more, then they will be enabled as appropriate so that the user can scroll through the list. 5. With the desired WAP selected and highlighted, click the Connect button to be directed to the selected security mode’s Settings page with the SSID field filled in.
Configuring Communication Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for unsecured access to a WAP200G In the Protected Setup page: 1. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page. Panel connection IP info. Wireless card security settings FIG. 28 Wireless Settings page (showing a sample unsecured configuration) 2.
Configuring Communication Required Information: - SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP) By default, this field displays the SSID - AMX FIG. 30 Wireless Settings page - Open (Clear Text) security method 4. Press the red SSID field (FIG. 30) to display an on-screen Network Name (SSID) keyboard. 5. In this keyboard, enter the SSID name used on your target Wireless Access Point (case sensitive). The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP.
Configuring Communication Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G After logging into the WAP200G, the default Status page appears within the web browser. These read-only values are "pulled" from some of the other user-configurable Configuration Utility pages. By default, wireless Modero panels are configured for unsecured communication to a Wireless Access Point.
Configuring Communication Manually set SSID In the Protected Setup page: 1. Select Wireless Settings. 2. Locate the Wireless Security section (FIG. 32). 802.11g wireless card FIG. 32 Wireless Settings page 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. 3.
Configuring Communication As an example, if you use TECHPUBS as your SSID, you must match this word and the case within both the Network Name (SSID) field on the touch panel’s Network Name SSID field and on the WAP’s Basic Wireless Configuration page. 5. Toggle the Encryption field (FIG. 33) until it reads either: 64 Bit Key Size or 128 Bit Key Size. The 64/128 selection reflects the bit-level of encryption security. This WEP encryption level must match the encryption level being used on the WAP.
Configuring Communication 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. This series of hex digits (26 hex digits for a 128-bit encryption key) should be entered as the Current Key into both the WAP and onto other communicating Modero panels by using the WEP Key dialog (FIG. 35). FIG.
Configuring Communication Configuring multiple wireless Moderos to communicate to a target WAP200G 1. For each communicating touch panel, complete all of the steps outlined within the previous Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G section on page 39. 2. Navigate back to the Wireless Settings page on each panel. 3. Verify that all communicating Modero panels are using the same SSID, encryption level, Default Key #, and an identical Current Key value.
Configuring Communication The AMX USBLAN driver is included with both NetLinx Studio2 and TPDesign4, and can also be downloaded as a stand-alone application from www.amx.com. Prepare your PC for USB communication with the panel If you haven’t already done so, download and install the latest versions of NetLinx Studio2 and TPDesign4 (from www.amx.com), and restart your PC.
Configuring Communication the panel. It also indicates that the AMX USBLAN driver does not contain a Microsoft® digital signature. FIG. 38 USB driver installation popup window 8. Click Yes to proceed with the driver installation. Once the installation is complete, the panel and PC are ready to communicate via USB. 9. Navigate back to the System Settings page.
Configuring Communication IP Address of computer (not needed as this is a direct USB connection) FIG. 39 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master 3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog. 4. Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section). 5. Click the Virtual Master radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section). 6. Click the Edit Settings button to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG.
Configuring Communication Ethernet 1. When using Ethernet, press the listed Mode to toggle through the available connection modes: Connection Modes Mode Description Procedures Auto The device connects to the first master that responds. This setting requires you set the System Number. Setting the System Number: The device connects to the specific IP of a master via a TCP connection. This setting requires you set the Master’s IP.
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. 40 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings for a Virtual Master 4. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog. 5. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you are working as a NetLinx Master. 6.
Configuring Communication The System Number is assigned to the Master within the AMX software application (these must match) Enter the IP Address information of the PC used as a Virtual Master When using a Virtual Master, there is no need to enter a username and/or password FIG. 41 Sample System Settings page (for Virtual Master communication) 15. Press the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word Ethernet. 16.
Configuring Communication 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. Refer to the G4 Web Control Page section on page 100 for more detailed field information.
Configuring Communication 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. 43). FIG. 43 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window 10. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string for the Web Control name. 11.
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. 45). FIG. 45 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. 46). 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 27. The latest NXD-700Vi firmware kit file is now panel-specific. Only NXD-700Vi firmware should be loaded onto ithis specific panel type.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 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. Remember that the panel’s connection type must be set to USB prior to rebooting the panel and prior to inserting the USB connector. 7.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 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. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the list.
Upgrading Modero Firmware The latest NXD-700Vi firmware kit file is now panel-specific. Only NXD-700Vi 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. 52 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing Modero firmware update via IP) 7. Select the panel’s Kit file from the Files section (FIG. 52). 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. 53) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Setup page is currently active. Closes the Setup page Press to access the Protected Setup page for panel calibration and to access security release passwords and connection settings.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Setup Page This page (FIG. 54) centers around basic Modero panel properties such as: Connection Status of the panel, Display Timeout, Inactivity Page Flip Time, Inactivity page file, and the Panel Brightness. Connection Status Red Connection Status icon indicates no connection to a Master Green Connection Status icon indicates communication to a Master FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Inactivity Page Flip Timeout: Sets the number of minutes of inactivity before the panel automatically flips to a pre-selected touch panel page. When the device goes into this inactivity mode, the LCD does not power-down. • Press the UP/DN buttons to increase/decrease the time the panel can remain inactive before it flips to the preset page. Range = 0 - 240 minutes.
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. 56). 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.) Panel Type: Displays the model of the Modero panel being used. Firmware Version: Displays the G4 firmware version being used by the panel. • Verify you have the latest version from www.amx.com. 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.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Time & Date Setup Page The options on the Time & Date Setup page (FIG. 58) allow you to set and adjust time and date information on the NetLinx Master. If the time and/or date on the Master is modified, all connected devices will be updated to reflect the new information. FIG. 58 Time and Date Setup page Touch panels do not have an on-board clock; the only way to modify a panel’s time without altering the Master is via NetLinx Code.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Time & Date Setup Page (Cont.) Set Date/Time: Use the UP/DN arrow buttons to adjust the Master’s calendar date and time. The blue icon indicates which field is currently selected (see FIG. 58). • Year range = 2000 - 2037 • Month range = 1 - 12 • Day range = 1 - 31 • Hour = 24-hour military • Minute range = 0 - 59 • Second range = 0 - 59 Volume Page The Volume page (FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Volume Page Elements (Cont.) Default Panel Sounds: Sets the Modero panel to play various sounds. • Activating the Button Hit button plays a default sound when you touch an active button. • Activating the Button Miss button plays a default sound when you touch a non-active button or any area outside of the active button • The Play Test Sound button plays a test WAV/MP3 file over the panel’s internal speakers.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Supported sampling rates for WAV The following is a listing of supported sampling rates associated for WAV files played on NXD-700Vi panels. Some WAV files currently played on Modero's may not work on these panels. The supported sampling rates for WAV files are: Supported WAV Sampling Rates • 48000 Hz • 16000 Hz • 44100 Hz • 12000 Hz • 32000 Hz • 11025 Hz • 24000 Hz • 8000 Hz • 22050 Hz Video Adjustment Page The Video Setup page (FIG.
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 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons The Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 61) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Protected Setup page is currently active. Press to access the System Settings page where you can configure communication settings for the NetLinx Master and the panel. Press to access the Wireless Settings page where you can setup the wireless connection parameters used by the internal NXA-WC80211GCF wireless interface card.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Protected Setup Page The Protected Setup page (FIG. 62) centers around the properties used by the panel to properly communicate with the NetLinx Master. Enter the factory default password (1988) into the password keypad to access this page. FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Protected Setup Page Elements (Cont.) System Recovery: Allows you to either reset the touch panel to factory default settings and/or wipe out all existing touch panel pages: • The Reset System Settings button allows a user to wipe out all current configuration parameters on the touch panel (such as IP Addresses, Device Number assignments, Passwords, and other presets). - Pressing this button launches a Confirmation dialog (FIG. 63) which asks you to confirm your selection.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Channel Code Channel Port 3,132 BUTTON 2,8 3,50 Address Port Address Code Level Port Channel Code FIG. 64 Button/slider Function Show example System Settings Page The System Settings page (FIG. 65) sets the Secondary DNS Address information with its corresponding IP communication parameters, NetLinx Master communication settings, and reads the device number assigned to the Modero panel.
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.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page (Cont.) IP Settings: DHCP/STATIC Sets the IP communication values for the panel: Sets the panel to either DHCP or Static communication modes. • DHCP - a temporary IP Addresses is assigned to the panel by a DHCP server. • Static IP is a permanent IP Address assigned to the panel. If Static IP is selected, the other IP Settings fields are enabled (below). IP Address Enter the secondary IP address for this panel.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page (Cont.) Wireless Security (Cont.): WPA-PSK This button opens the WPA-PSK Settings page (FIG. 69 on page 86). “WPA-PSK” security is designed for environments where is it desirable to use WPA or WPA2, but an 802.1x authentication server is not available. PSK connections are more secure than WEP and are simpler to configure since they implement dynamic keys but share a key between the WAP and the panel (client).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page (Cont.) RF Link Info (Cont.): Link Quality Displays the quality of the link from the wireless NIC to the Wireless Access Point (direct sequence spread spectrum) in real time (None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent). • Even when link quality is at its lowest you still have a connection, and the ability to transmit and receive data, even if at lower speeds. Note: “Link Quality” and “Signal Strength” are applicable to RF connections only.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions 802.11g wireless card Wireless Security pages (each Wi Fi card supports different security features) Open (Clear Text) Settings Press the Open (Clear Text) button to open the Open (Clear Text) Settings page (FIG. 67). FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Open security does not utilize any encryption methodology, but requires an SSID (alpha-numeric) entry. This entry must match the Network Name (SSID) entry of the target WAP so the panel knows what device it is using to communicate with the network. Open (Clear Text) Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier): Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target WAP. The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all panels on that network.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Static WEP security requires that both a target WAP be identified and an encryption method be implemented prior to establishing communication. In addition to providing both Open and Shared Authentication capabilities, this page also supports Hexadecimal and ASCII keys. Static WEP Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier): Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target WAP.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Static WEP Settings (Cont.) Current Key: Displays the current WEP key in use. • 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. • When working with a single WAP and multiple panels, it is recommended that you generate a Current Key using the same passphrase on all panels and then enter the panel-produced WEP key manually into the Wireless Access Point.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions WPA-PSK security is designed for environments where is it desirable to use WPA or WPA2, but an 802.1x authentication server is not available. PSK connections are more secure than WEP and are simpler to configure since they implement dynamic keys but share a key between the WAP and the panel (client). Using WPA-PSK, the encryption on the WAP could either be WPA or WPA2. The firmware in the panel will automatically connect to the WAP using the correct encryption.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-LEAP Settings Press the EAP-LEAP button to open the EAP-LEAP Settings page (FIG. 70). FIG. 70 Wireless Settings page - EAP-LEAP Settings EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an Enterprise authentication protocol that can be used in both wired and wireless network environments. EAP requires the use of an 802.1x Authentication Server, also known as a Radius server. The configuration fields described below take variable length strings as inputs.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-LEAP Settings (Cont.) Identity: Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an EAP Identity string (used by the panel to identify itself to an Authentication (RADIUS) Server). Note: 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. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions FIG. 71 EAP-LEAP sample Cisco System Security page Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 195 for further details on these security options. Refer to FIG. 71 for an example of what a typical EAP-LEAP system configuration page would like. EAP-FAST Settings Press the EAP-FAST button to open the EAP-FAST Settings dialog (FIG. 72). FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions authenticate itself. Automatic certificate downloading is convenient but slightly less secure, since its the certificate is transferred wirelessly and could theoretically be “sniffed-out”. EAP-FAST Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier): Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target WAP. The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all panels on that network.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-FAST Settings (Cont.) PAC File Location: This field is used when the previous Automatic PAC Provisioning option has been Disabled. • When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen PAC File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the file containing the PAC shared secret credentials for use in authentication. • This field is only valid when the automatic PAC provisioning feature has been enabled via the previous field.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-PEAP security is designed for wireless environments where it is necessary to transmit data securely over a wireless network. EAP-PEAP Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier): Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target WAP. The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all panels on that network. An SSID is required by the WAP before the panel is permitted to join the network.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 34 for more information on using this feature. EAP-TTLS Settings Press the EAP-TTLS button to opens the EAP-TTLS Settings page (FIG. 74). FIG. 74 Wireless Settings page - EAP-TTLS Settings TTLS (EAP Tunneled Transport Layer Security) is an authentication method that does not use a client certificate to authenticate the panel. However.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-TTLS Settings (Cont.) Identity: Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an EAP Identity string (used by the panel to identify itself to an Authentication (RADIUS) Server). Note: 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. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-TLS Settings Press the EAP-TLS button to open the EAP-TLS Settings page (FIG. 75). FIG. 75 Wireless Settings page - EAP-TLS Settings TLS (Transport Layer Security) was the original standard wireless LAN EAP authentication protocol. TLS requires additional work during the deployment phase but provides additional security since even a compromised password is not enough to break into an EAP-TLS protected wireless network environment.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions EAP-TLS Settings (Cont.) Certificate Authority: When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Certificate Authority (CA) File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the certificate authority file which is used to validate the server certificate. This field is optional. If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and the Certificate Authority field should then be set to the name of that certificate file.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions AMX supports the following security certificates PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail) DER (Distinguished Encoding Rules) PKCS12 (Public Key Cryptography Standard #12) PKCS12 files are frequently generated by Microsoft certificate applications. Otherwise, PEM is more common. Certificate files frequently use 5 file extensions. It can be confusing because there is not a one to one correspondence.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Calibration Page This page (FIG. 76) 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 G4 Web Control Page An on-board VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server allows the panel to connect to any remote PC running a VNC client. Once connected, the client can view and control the panel remotely. The options on this page allow you to enable/disable G4 Web Control functionality(FIG. 77). FIG. 77 G4 Web Control page Features on this page include: G4 Web Control Page Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions G4 Web Control Page (Cont.) G4 Web Control Timeout: Sets the length of time (in minutes) that the panel can remain idle (no cursor movements) before the G4 Web Control session is terminated. • Minimum value = 0 minutes (panel never times out) • Maximum value = 240 minutes (panel times out after 240 minutes) FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Sensor Setup The Sensor Setup page (FIG. 79) allows you to adjust the Light and Motion Sensor parameters on a Modero touch panel. FIG. 79 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%).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Image Caching Page The Image Caching page (FIG. 81) configures the allocation of memory for image caching. The G4 graphics engine caches images to decrease load time of previously viewed images. RAM caching is always enabled, and images (both static and dynamic) are stored in the RAM cache as they are viewed. The size of RAM cache is automatically configured to take into account available memory versus memory that may be needed by the panel later.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Image Caching Page Elements Image Cache Settings: Allocates Flash memory for image caching. Flash Cache Size Press the Up and Down arrows to add and remove memory. Flash memory allocation cannot exceed the amount of Flash memory on the panel. Flash/RAM Cache Expires Press the Up and Down arrows to change the amount of time the images stay in cache memory.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Setting the image cache In the Protected Setup page: 1. Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Image Cache page. 2. Set the cache expiration in the field Flash/RAM Cache Expires. The Up and Down arrows increment through the available time frames. 3. Press the Enable button to turn on image caching. The button appears illuminated when enabled. You can allocate Flash memory for image caching, but RAM cache is always enabled.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions The elements of the Password Setup page are described in the table below: Password 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 Features on this page include: SIP Settings Page Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state of the panel to the master. • Bright red - disconnected • Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Tools The Tools button provides a menu to select either the Panel Logs Page section on page 111, the Panel Statistics Page section on page 112, or the Connection Utility Page section on page 114. Select any of the options to access that page. FIG. 84 Tools menu Panel Logs Page The options on the Panel Logs page allow you to view and track the connection history of the panel (FIG. 85). FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Features on this page include: Panel Logs Page Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state of the panel to the master. • Bright red - disconnected • Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green. • Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions FIG. 86 Panel Statistics page Features on this page include: Panel Statistics Page Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state of the panel to the master. • Bright red - disconnected • Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Panel Statistics Page (Cont.) Wireless Statistics The Wireless connection statistics for the panel. Clear Clears all panel connection statistics. Refresh Refreshes all panel connection statistics. Checking the Panel Statistics 1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu. 2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Statistics button. All connection statistics are contained on this page, e.g.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Features on this page include: Connection Utility Page Close: Closes the Connection Utility popup. Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of the utility provides a constant visual i indication of current connection status. A message is sent to the master once per second and expects a response. • If it is received the button stays green. • If it is missed the button goes yellow.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Using the Connection Utility 1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu. 2. Within the Tools menu, press the Connection Utility button. This launches the Connection Utility pop-up window. 3. Move the panel throughout your wireless network, and changes within the utility. The Connection Information notes the IP of the connected master and the IP of your panel.
EAP Security & Server Certificates EAP Security & 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. 88). Below is a description of this process.
EAP Security & Server Certificates 118 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels
Full Duplex Intercom Full Duplex Intercom Overview VoIP technology gives users the ability to instantly create a high-quality, digital home/office intercom network with no additional equipment required. By utilizing VoIP intercom, system integration is simple and calls sound incredibly clear. Incorporating an intercom capable panel into your NetLinx system Download the module for the intercom panel from www.amx.com, and include it in your NetLinx project file.
Full Duplex Intercom Setting the Intercom Session Timeout 1. Select the Setup button on your intercom page. 2. Press the up or down arrows to increment the timeout up by 1 second in each direction. If your call exceeds your session timeout the panel provides you with a popup (FIG. 90) to extend the session. FIG. 90 Extend Call Popup 3. Press Exit when you are finished. Setting Intercom Auto Answer 1. Select the Setup button on your intercom page. 2.
Full Duplex Intercom Advanced Setup The intercom’s advanced setup pages are accessed through the intercom setup pages. The advanced pages allow you to set the panel intercom to be monitored, to monitor other intercom panels, and to name the panel. It is important to name the intercom panel; the name is displayed in other panels’ intercom call directory pages. FIG. 91 Intercom Advanced Setup Page Allowing a panel to be monitored 1. Select the Setup button on your intercom page. 2.
Full Duplex Intercom 5. Press Back to return to the intercom setup pages. 6. Press Exit when you are finished. Allowing a panel to monitor 1. Select the Setup button on your intercom page. 2. On the intercom setup page, press Advanced Setup. This launches the password numeric keypad. 3. Enter the password and press Done. The default password is Password 4 of the panel’s firmware Password Setup. 4. Press the button beneath Allow This Panel to Monitor to toggle the option.
Full Duplex Intercom Sample Intercom Page The module for duplex intercom capable panels includes user pages. While you can create your own intercom directory page (see Creating Intercom Pages section on page 126), it is possible to use the panel with the page below. 1 29 7 12 17 22 8 13 18 23 9 14 19 24 10 15 20 25 11 16 21 26 30 2 3 4 31 5 27 6 32 28 FIG. 94 Sample Intercom Page Sample Intercom Page No.
Full Duplex Intercom Sample Intercom Page (Cont.) No. Name 124 Description Channel Address Level Port:Code Port:Code Port:Code 7 Panel Directory Room Name The name of a panel in the intercom directory. You can call the panel, enact privacy against the panel and monitor the panel. 1:1 1:1 8 Panel Directory Room Name The name of a panel in the intercom directory. You can call the panel, enact privacy against the panel and monitor the panel.
Full Duplex Intercom Sample Intercom Page (Cont.) No. Name Description Channel Address Level Port:Code Port:Code Port:Code 24 Monitor Panel Display only; indicates the panel is being monitored by another panel. 1:29 25 Monitor Panel Display only; indicates the panel is being monitored by another panel. 1:32 26 Monitor Panel Display only; indicates the panel is being monitored by another panel.
Full Duplex Intercom Creating Intercom Pages The easiest method of creating your own intercom pages is to start with the pages provided by AMX in the module download .ZIP file. You can change the aesthetics of the pages as long as the channel, address, level and links remain untouched. For the more ambitious panel designers, the necessary intercom directory buttons and their information are contained in the Sample Intercom Page table on page 123.
Programming Programming Overview 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.) @CPG Syntax: Clear all popup pages from specified popup group. Variable: "'@CPG-'" popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@CPG-Group1'" Clears all popup pages from the popup group ’Group1’. @DPG Delete a specific popup page from specified popup group if it exists. Syntax: "'@DPG-;'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PHT Syntax: Set the hide effect time for the specified popup page. Variable: "'@PHT-;'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. hide effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHT-Popup1;50'" Sets the Popup1 hide effect time to 5 seconds. @PPA Close all popups on a specified page. If the page name is empty, the current page is used.
Programming @PPK Kill a specific popup page from all pages. Kill refers to the deactivating (Off) of a popup window from all pages. If the pop-up page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as the 'Clear Group' command in TPDesign 4. Syntax: "'@PPK-'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPK-Popup1'" Kills the popup page ’Popup1’ on all pages.
Programming @PPX This command works in the same way as the 'Clear All' command in TPDesign 4. Close all popups on all pages. Syntax: "'@PPX'" Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPX'" Close all popups on all pages. @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.
Programming 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.) 134 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 and Programming numbers Border styles can be used to program borders on buttons, sliders, and popup pages. Border Styles and Programming Numbers No. Border styles No.
Programming TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.) No. Border styles No.
Programming TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.) No. Border styles No.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^APF Syntax: Add page flip action to a button if it does not already exist. Variable: "'^APF-,,'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
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.) ^BDO Determines what order each layer of the button is drawn. Set the button draw order. Syntax: "'^BDO-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BLN The maximum number of lines to remove is 240. A value of 0 will display the incoming video signal unaffected. This command is used to scale non 4x3 video images into non 4x3 video buttons. Set the number of lines removed equally from the Syntax: top and bottom of "'^BLN-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMC (Cont.) Example 2: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-150,1,1,315,1,%BR%FT%TX%BM%IC%CF%CT'" Copies the OFF state border, font, Text, bitmap, icon, fill color and text color of the button with a variable text address of 315 onto the OFF state border, font, Text, bitmap, icon, fill color and text color of the button with a variable text address of 150. ^BMF Set any/all button parameters by sending embedded codes and data.
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 133. ’%CF’ = Set Fill Color. ’%CB’ = Set Border Color. ’%CT’ = Set Text Color. ’%SW<1 or 0>’ = Show/hide a button. ’%ST
