Operation/Reference Guide Modero® 1200V G4 Touch Panels NXD-1200V and NXT-1200V 12” Modero Video Touch Panels To u ch P a n e l s 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 Modero Video Touch Panels (1200V-Series) ............................................................. 1 Product Specifications (NXD-1200V and NXT-1200V) .............................................. 2 1200V-Series Modero Connectors ............................................................................ 5 Cleaning the Touch Overlay ................
Table of Contents Charging the NXT-BP batteries with the NXA-BASE/B ................................................. 29 NXT-CHG Battery Charger Kit (FG2255-50K) ......................................................... 29 Product Specifications .................................................................................................. 30 Powering the NXT-CHG ................................................................................................ 30 Reading NXT-CHG LED Indicator ...........
Table of Contents Hot Swapping ............................................................................................................... 59 Configuring a Wireless Connection......................................................................... 60 Step 1: Configuring the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings .............................................. 60 Wireless communication using a DHCP Address ...........................................................
Table of Contents Project Information Page............................................................................................... 96 Panel Information Page ................................................................................................. 97 Time & Date Setup Page ............................................................................................... 98 Volume Page ................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Input mask next field characters ................................................................................. 179 Input mask operations................................................................................................. 179 Input mask literals ....................................................................................................... 179 Input mask output examples .......................................................................................
Table of Contents vi 1200V Modero Video Touch Panels
Introduction Introduction AMX has taken a great leap forward with the release of their new 1200V-Series of Modero touch panels. These panels offer the ability to display Composite video, 802.11g communication, and USB support for extended input devices, and panel programming via a mini-USB port. The new G4 graphics and Video technology is supported by the release of the latest TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design Program.
Introduction Product Specifications (NXD-1200V and NXT-1200V) The following table outlines the specifications for 1200V-Series of 12" Modero panels. 1200V Panel Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • NXD-1200V (with faceplate): 12.38" x 12.59" x 3.25" (31.43 cm x 31.97 cm x 8.25 cm) • NXT-1200V (Fully raised): 10.91" x 12.34" x 12.50" (27.70 cm x 31.33 cm x 31.75 cm) • NXT-1200V (Fully lowered): 6.77" x 12.34" x 12.50" (17.20 cm x 31.33 cm x 31.75 cm) • CB-TP12 (conduit/wallbox): 11.52" x 11.60" x 3.50" (29.
Introduction 1200V Panel Specifications (Cont.) Button Assignments: Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the panels.
Introduction 1200V Panel Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont.): (Side panel location on NXD-Wall Mount panels) Stereo Output connector: • Stereo output through a 3.5mm mini-jack (for use with external speakers). USB connector (2): • The two Type-A USB ports can connect up to two external keyboard or mouse devices for use with Virtual PC applications.
Introduction 1200V Panel Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment (Cont.): • NXA-RK12 (FG2904-50) - RackMount kit for 12" Wall Mount touch panels (NXD models only). • NXT-BP (FG2250-10) - Battery pack for Table Top panels. Provides 4 hours of continual operation (NXT models only) • NXT-CHG (FG2250-50) - Battery charger for NXT-BP batteries. Charges batteries in 8 hours.
Introduction Connecting and Using Input Devices The 1200V panel can have up to two USB-capable input devices connected for use on its different firmware and TPD4 panel pages. These input devices can consist of a keyboard or mouse. USB-connected input devices are not detected and recognized by the panel until power is cycled to the unit. A mini-USB connection is only detected after it is installed onto an active panel.
Touch Panel Accessories 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. 3) is included as part of the 1200V 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.
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.
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.
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.
Touch Panel Accessories The 3 wires used in a typical XLR lead are often referred to as Ground, Live (Hot) and Return (Cold). "Live" and "Return" carry the "in-phase" and "out-of-phase" versions of the audio respectively. The pins of the XLR plug/socket are as follows: • X = Ground • L = Live (Hot) • R = Return (Cold) When connecting the MIC OUT connector to a balanced audio input (FIG.
Touch Panel Accessories Modero Table Top Cable Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: Note: All 1200V, VG-Series, and CV10 Table Top panels routing an Audio/Video signal from a breakout box must use the appropriate number of CAT5 Suppression Ferrites which are included as part of installation kits accompanying your particular Modero panel. Each of the following Installation Kits come with the appropriate number of CAT5 Suppression Ferrites.
Touch Panel Accessories FIG. 10 shows the top and cross-section views of the Table Top cable. 6 inches 3 inches Red 3 3 2 2 1 1 Red To Touch Panel To Breakout Box Connector 1 - used for Audio/Video (Black) Connector 3 - used for Power Connector 2 - used for Ethernet (White) FIG. 10 Modero Table Top cable (top and cross-section views) The following table provides the wiring information (color coding) for each of the three available cable connectors on each side of the Modero Table Top Cable.
Touch Panel Accessories DESCRIPTION: 9/PAIRS COMPOSITE CABLE CONSISTING OF: ELEMENT #1: TWO 4/PAIR 24 AWG STRANDED TINNED COPPER, POLYETHYLENE INSULATION, ELEMENT #2: 1/PAIR 18 AWG STRANDED TNNED COPPER, PVC INSULATION AND FOIL SHIELDED OVERALL PAPER BINDER AND FLEX-PVC JACKET. ELEMENT #1: 2 X 4/PAIRS: 24 AWG STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTOR: 24 AWG 7/32 TINNED COPPER; OD .024" NOMINAL INSULATION: .0075" WALL POLYETHYLENE; OD .
Touch Panel Accessories 2. Grasp the Black RJ-45 Audio/Video cable being connected to the panel. This end of the cable is longer than the opposing end which connects to the breakout box (6 inches vs 3 inches). Refer to FIG. 14 for more detailed information. 3. Insert the panel-end of the Black RJ-45 Audio/Video cable into the groove along the inside of the enclosure.
Touch Panel Accessories NXA-PCI80211G Wireless Card (FG2255-04) The 1200V-Series and VG-Series Modero touch panels can connect to an internal NXA-PCI80211G compatible mini-PCI Wireless Card connected to two antennas (57-2250-10). All 1200-V and VG-Series panels come factory installed only with the two antennas used for later connection to the optional wireless card which is field-installable. FIG. 15 NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI Wireless Card The NXA-PCI80211G card functions using a 2.
Touch Panel Accessories NXA-PCI80211G Specifications (Cont.) Antenna Type: • Dual antenna connector Availability: • All 1200V-Series and VG-Series NXT Table Top panels come factory configured for wireless communication. These NXT panels are all factory installed with both the NXA-80211G wireless mini-PCI and 2 antennas.
Touch Panel Accessories NXA-PCI80211G Specifications (Cont.) Receiver Sensitivity: • Using 802.11b communication: 1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max) 2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max) 5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max) 11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max) • Using 802.11g communication: 1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max) 2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max) 5.
Touch Panel Accessories Base plate Unscrew these eight Housing Screws to remove the circuit board housing Outer housing 45° Hinge Brackets (2) DO NOT REMOVE these screws They secure the speakers to the main board FIG. 16 Location of the attachment screws underneath an NXT panel base 4. Rotate the panel back over (while gripping the entire unit with outer housing) and rest the base on a flat surface. 5. Gently tilt the LCD backward to a 45° angle. 6.
Touch Panel Accessories FIG. 18 Location of the mini-PCI card connector on main board 3. Carefully remove the gold-tipped terminal ends of the antenna from their factory default connectors on the main board. The antenna is secured at this location to restrict its movement prior to connection to a wireless card. 4. Firmly grasp the NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI card (from the edges) and insert the pins (at a 25° angle) into the opening on the connector (FIG. 19). 5.
Touch Panel Accessories Step 3: 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 Compact Flash card (factory-shipped with 128 MB) on the main board (FIG. 20 for Table Top panels and FIG. 23 for Wall Mount panels). Outer Housing NXA-PCI80211G wireless card I/O connector plate Eight Housing Screws Compact Flash card FIG. 20 Location of the Compact Flash card and I/O plate on NXT 2.
Touch Panel Accessories 5. Grip the sides of the new CF memory card and firmly insert it into the slot opening (with the arrow facing towards the pins) until the contact pins are completely inside the flash card and it is then securely attached to the pin sockets. 6. To complete the upgrade process, close and resecure the panel enclosure using the procedures in the following step. Any new internal card upgrade is detected by the panel only after power is cycled.
Touch Panel Accessories 4. Remove the I/O connector plate by using a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws and slide the I/O connector plate away from the back box housing. DO NOT REMOVE these panel securing screws DO NOT REMOVE these panel securing screws Unscrew these four Housing Screws to remove the back box. These make direct contact with the black outer housing. FIG. 22 Location of the securing screws on an NXD panel DO NOT REMOVE THE PANEL SECURING SCREWS.
Touch Panel Accessories Four Pan-head Housing Screws Outer Housing I/O connector plate NXA-PCI80211G wireless card location Compact Flash card FIG. 23 Location of the Compact Flash card and I/O plate on NXD Step 4: Close and Resecure the NXD Panel Enclosure 1.
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/B 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 Modero panel) or through an optional NXT-CHG Modero Power Station. Extra NXT-BP Power Packs can be purchased separately as an optional accessory. FIG.
Touch Panel Accessories This base also comes as part of a NXA-BASE/B Kit that contains one (1) battery base and two batteries. The accompanying batteries can be charged through either the base or optional NXT-CHG Battery Charger (FG2250-50). Refer to the Installing the NXA-BASE/B to an NXT Modero Panel section on page 27 for more detailed installation and usage instructions. Product Specifications NXA-BASE/B Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 1.13" x 8.63" x 11.81" (2.86 cm x 21.91 cm x 30.
Touch Panel Accessories Installing the NXA-BASE/B to an NXT Modero Panel The battery base must be installed onto the NXT panel without any NXT-BP batteries. 1. Power Off the panel before attempting to use the NXA-BASE/B. 2. Place the empty battery base onto a flat/level surface. 3. Verify the alignment of the Panel Interface connectors between the panel (male connector) and base (female connector) (FIG. 27).
Touch Panel Accessories Bottom view Top view Interface connector (male) Panel Interface connector (female) Alignment pegs Captive fasteners FIG. 28 NXA-BASE/B shown aligning with NXT panel Installing an NXT-BP into the NXA-BASE/B The battery base does not directly connect to a power supply, but rather receives its power directly from the Modero panel, through the Panel Interface connector.
Touch Panel Accessories 2. Install the NXT-BP battery. label-side down. 3. Align the battery connectors with the corresponding battery connector port (located inside the battery compartment), as shown in FIG. 29. 4. Insert the NXT-BP battery until the connectors securely fit into the battery connector port. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other battery. 6. Apply a small amount of pressure to close the battery compartment until the compartment latches.
Touch Panel Accessories Product Specifications NXT-BP and NXT-CHG Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 1.13" x 8.63" x 11.81" (2.86 cm x 21.91 cm x 30.00 cm) Power Requirements: • NXT-BP Battery Voltage - 11.1 Volts • NXT-CHG: 90 - 264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, Single Phase (using the included 24 VDC power supply) Weight: • 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg) Features: • Charge time for two depleted batteries: ~ 5 hours • Charge Rate: 2.
Touch Panel Accessories There is one LED indicator on the front of each battery slot that indicates the status of that slot. The blink patterns for these LEDs are described in the following table: • Off: No battery detected. • Green Flashing: Fast charging. • Green Solid: Fully charged. • Yellow Flashing: Recalibration in process. • Yellow/Green: Recalibration complete. • Yellow Solid: Standby (waiting for other battery to charge).
Touch Panel Accessories 32 1200V Modero Video Touch Panels
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels NXT panels are mounted onto flat (horizontal) surfaces in either a stand-alone or combo (NXT atop an NXA-BASE/B battery base) configuration. NXD panels are installed into either a pre-wall surface (using a CB-TP12 conduit/wallbox) or a solid surface (using either solid surface or drywall screws).
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Removing the Original Modero Back Box 1. Detach all connectors from the side of the touch panel. 2. Remove the magnetic faceplate from the NXD unit by gripping the faceplate and pulling outwards while applying a small amount of pressure to remove it from the main unit. 3. Place the LCD face-down on a soft cloth to expose the back of the panel and prevent scratching of the LCD. 4. Unscrew the Stereo Output nut from the Stereo Output jack. 5.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels DO NOT REMOVE Twelve #6-32 securing screws MB-TP12 back box Connector Opening Strain relief grommet (Clip facing up) Rim of the strain relief grommet should lie flush against enclosure Securing hole locations (3 on each side) Internal panel casing Four (pan-head) Housing Screws Rear plastic cover Four (#8-32) screws FIG. 33 Location of the attachment screws on the NXD back box and VESA housing Cable Installation for the MP-TP12 Back Box 1.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Verify the Strain Relief Grommet is securely closed over the cables and the clip is facing the correct direction (upwards). The process of securing the strain relief grommet may require the use of pliers. Also verify the length and location of the inserted cables. Once the strain relief grommet is closed, it is difficult to re-open. 5.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Rear plastic cover (rear view) Rim of the strain relief grommet should lie flush against enclosure CLIP FACING UP VESA mount connection location (USE ONLY AMX PROVIDED #8-32 screws) FIG. 35 Installation of grommet into the rear plastic enclosure Pre-wall Installation of the Conduit Box Wall Mount panels (NXDs) are contained within a metallic outer housing (back box). This back box is not removed when installing the NXD into a conduit box (CB-TP12).
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Stud Knockouts should be located on the left-side of the conduit box, alongside the connectors Drywall/ sheetrock CB-TP Conduit Wallbox Stud fastening holes Use the four #4-40 Mounting Screws to secure the NXD to the conduit box at these locations Mounting tabs for NXD panel should be flush with the outside of the sheetrock FIG.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Stud Cable knockouts C - Optional CB-TP conduit/wallbox Mounting Tab Install the four #4-40 screws into the places indicated Installed flush against the finished wall surface SURFACE Do not use these tabs to mount the conduit /wallbox These are ONLY used to secure the main unit to the CB A - Faceplate (bezel) B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and backbox housing FIG.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Installing the NXD into drywall using Expansion Clips Expansion clips are mounted through the four oval holes located at the top and bottom of the panel. As the screw is tightened, the clip bends toward the insertion hole and into the wall. This bending creates a "grip" on the wall by either pressing onto the wall or by securing the drywall between the housing and the drywall clip.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels 4 notches are required if the unit is installed in drywall using the four (4) provided drywall expansion clips Install the four drywall clip sets (included) into these holes Mounting Tab A - Faceplate (bezel) B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and housing FIG. 39 Wall Mount panel (NXD) installation configuration for drywall surfaces 4.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels The drywall clip set must be re-ordered from AMX if the drywall clip is bent accidentally during an installation or removed during a re-installation. 11. Place the magnetic faceplate (A in FIG. 39) back onto the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 39). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. 12.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Attachment is done along the edges of the cutout Install the four (#4) mounting screws into the holes (screws not included) A - Faceplate (bezel) Flat surface (can include a wall, podium, or other flat surface) B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and housing FIG. 41 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for flat/solid surfaces 4.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels 10. Place the magnetic faceplate (A in FIG. 41) back onto the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 41). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. 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.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels 7. Secure the panel to the NXA-RK frame by first inserting and then tightening the four #4-40 screws (provided). Line up the four mounting holes and use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the screws in a clockwise direction. 8. Insert the NXA-RK (with connected NXD unit) into the equipment rack, making sure to align the screw holes along the sides on the NXA-RK with the holes in the equipment rack. 9.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Wiring a power connection To use the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector with a 12 VDC-compliant power supply, the incoming PWR and GND wires from the external source must be connected to their corresponding locations on the connector (FIG. 43). PWR + Power Supply GND To the Touch Panel FIG. 43 NetLinx power connector wiring diagram 1. Insert the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix cable.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring FIG. 44 describes the blink activity for the Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector and cable. The Ethernet cable is connected to the side of the Wall Mount panels A - Activity LED (yellow) lights when receiving or transmitting Ethernet data packets A L - Link LED (green) lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly. L ETHERNET 10/100 FIG.
Installation Procedures: NXD-1200V Panels 48 1200V Modero Video 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 2. Press the crosshairs (on the Calibration page) to set the calibration points on the LCD (FIG. 48). 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. 48 Touch Panel Calibration Screens 3. After the "Calibration Successful..
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-PCI80211G wireless interface card. USB input devices must be plugged into the rear or side USB connectors before the G4 panel is powered-up.
Configuring Communication FIG. 51 Protected Setup page 7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and incorporate any changes. Before continuing, open NetLinx Studio 2.x. 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.
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 Step 2: Confirming 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.
Configuring Communication 8. ONLY AFTER the unit displays the first panel page, THEN insert the mini-USB connector into the Program Port on the panel. It may take a minute for the panel to detect the new connection and send a signal to the PC (indicated by a green System Connection icon). If this is your first time installing the USB driver, a USB driver installation popup window (FIG. 54) then appears on the screen. FIG.
Configuring Communication Step 3: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections 1. Navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > and double-click the System icon to launch the System Properties dialog. 2. Select the Hardware tab and click on the Device Manager button to launch the Device Manager dialog. Within the Device Manager dialog, the AMX USBLAN device appears under Network Adapters (FIG. 55) and has a unique name such as AMX USB LAN LINK #2.
Configuring Communication IP Address of computer (not needed as this is a direct USB connection) FIG. 56 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master 5. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you are working as a NetLinx 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.
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 Wireless Settings Page - Wireless Access Overview IP Routing The behavior of the wireless routing is largely dependent on the wired network interface. Although the panel can be connected to two networks simultaneously it may only have one gateway. If the wired network was successfully set up and a gateway was obtained; then the default route for all network traffic will be via the wired network.
Configuring Communication 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. Configuring a Wireless Connection When working with a wireless card, the first step is to configure wireless communication parameters within the Wireless Settings page.
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. 8. 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 Step 2: Configuring the Card’s Wireless Security Settings The second step to successfully setting up your wireless card is to configure the Wireless Settings section of the Wireless Settings page. The section configures both the communication and security parameters from the internal wireless card to the WAP. The procedures outlined within the following sections use an NXA-WAP200G and the target WAP.
Configuring Communication The remaining Wireless Settings fields are then greyed-out and become read-only. All NXA-WAP200Gs are factory-shipped as an unsecured WAP with no WEP encryption. The WAP200G initial Status page will display the status of both the WEP and WPA (both disabled). 10. Verify the fields in the IP Settings section have been properly configured. Refer to Step 1: Configuring the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings section on page 60 for detailed information. 11.
Configuring Communication SSID field Mini-PCI wireless card communication settings (for use with a target WAP) Changes on this page take effect after using the BACK button to return to the previous page FIG. 60 Wireless Settings page (Wireless Settings section) You must first take the SSID name, Current Key string value, and panel MAC Address information and then later enter it into the appropriate WAP dialog fields in order to "sync-up" the secure connection.
Configuring Communication 10. Toggle the Default Key field until the you’ve chosen a WEP Key value (from 1- 4) that matches what you’ll be using on your target WAP200G. These WEP Key identifier values must match for both devices. 11. With the proper WEP Key value displayed, press the Generate button to launch the WEP Passphrase keyboard. If you are wanting to have your target WAP (other than a 200G) generate the Current Key - Do not press the Generate button and continue with Step 14.
Configuring Communication 13. Write down this Current Key string value for later entry into your WAP’s WEP Key field (typically entered without colons) and into the communicating panel’s Current Key field (FIG. 60). 14. If you are entering a Current Key generated either by your target WAP or another Modero panel, within the WEP Keys section, touch the Key # button to launch the WEP Key # keyboard (FIG. 62), enter the characters and press Done when finished.
Configuring Communication Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection It is necessary to tell the panel which Master it should be communicating with. This "pointing to a Master" is done via the System Settings page where you configure the IP Address, System Number and Username/Password information assigned to the target Master.
Configuring Communication IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet 1. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page. 2. Locate the IP Settings section of this page. Check with your System Administrator for a pre-reserved Static IP Address assigned to the panel. This address must be obtained before Static assignment of the panel continues. 3.
Configuring Communication Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type When using Ethernet as your communication method, the NetLinx Master must first be setup with either a Static IP or DHCP Address obtained from either NetLinx Studio or your System Administrator. Before beginning: 1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate either through an Ethernet cable (connected from either the panel to a valid Ethernet Hub) or to a wirelessly to the Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Configuring Communication Master Connection - 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 10. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The default System value is one. 11. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the list. 12. Power-up your panel and press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds) to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page. 13.
Configuring Communication 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. Press the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word Ethernet. Refer to the System Settings Page section on page 118 for more information about the fields on this page. 2.
Configuring Communication 6. Select Diagnostics > URL Listing from the Main menu (FIG. 66). System Address reflects the value set in the Device Addressing tab Used to obtain an existing URL List from Master Used to set the URL List on Master FIG. 66 URL List dialog 7. Enter the System and Device number for the specific Master associated with your panel (as seen in the Online Tree tab). 8. Click Add and enter the IP Address of the Modero touch panel into the Add URL dialog box. 9.
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 108 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. 68). FIG. 68 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 FIG. 70 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. The G4 Web Control application is sent by the panel to the computer that is used for communication.
Configuring Communication 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. A small circle appears within the on-screen G4 panel page and corresponds to the location of the mouse cursor. A left-mouse click on the computer-displayed panel page equates to an actual touch on the target G4 panel page.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Upgrading Modero Firmware Before beginning the Upgrade process: Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to 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. Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files via Ethernet.
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 5. If the panel firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in to www.amx.com and then navigate to Tech Center > Firmware Files and from within the Modero section of the web page locate your Modero panel. 6. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you have downloaded the Modero Kit file to a known location. 7.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Upgrading the Modero Firmware via an IP Address Before beginning with this section, verify that your panel is powered and connected to the NetLinx Master through an Ethernet connection (direct or wireless). Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication via an IP 1. Obtain the IP Address of the NetLinx Master from your System Administrator.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 8. Click the New button to open the New TCP/IP Settings dialog where you can enter both a previously obtained DHCP or Static IP Address and an associated description for the connection into their respective fields. 9. Place a checkmark within the Automatically Ping the Master Controller to ensure availability radio box to make sure the Master is initially responding online before establishing full communication. 10.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 6. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and save any changes. Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the panel firmware via an IP 1. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one. 2.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Selected Firmware file Description field for selected Kit file Firmware download status Device value and System number must match the values listed in the Workspace window FIG. 77 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing Modero firmware update via IP) 11. Click Close (after the panel reboots) to return to the main program. 12. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System.
Upgrading Modero Firmware The only way to upgrade the firmware of an accessory item is to send the accessory’s firmware through a target panel. Its this panel’s device number which is entered within the Send to NetLinx Device transfer dialog in Studio. Step 1: Prepare the NXA-BASE/B for firmware transfer via USB Before beginning with this section: Unplug any connectors from the rear of the NXT panel (power, Ethernet, etc.).
Upgrading Modero Firmware Step 2: Upgrade the NXA-BASE/B firmware via USB 1. Complete the procedures outlined in the Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type section on page 79. 2. Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication to the panel via a Virtual Master by following the procedures outlined in the Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port section on page 80. 3.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Upgrading Accessory Devices via an IP Address The following accessory devices are firmware upgradeable: NXA-BASE/B Battery Base (FG2255-10) This device is not given a unique device number which would ordinarily appear within the Online Tree tab of NetLinx Studio. It appears below the target panel which it is a part of as seen in FIG. 78 on page 86. The only way to upgrade the firmware of an accessory item is to send the accessory’s firmware through a target panel.
Upgrading Modero Firmware The battery base firmware is shown on the right of the Battery Base page. Verify you have downloaded the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then save the Kit file to your computer. Step 2: Upgrade the NXA-BASE/B firmware via an IP 1. Click on 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 8. Enter the Device value associated with the panel and the System number associated with the Master (listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out. The firmware for the battery base can not be downloaded directly. Download of the Kit file to the BASE/B is done through the panel.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 92 1200V Modero Video Touch Panels
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. 82) 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.) Video Adjustment: Press the Video Adjustment button to access the Video Adjustment page where you can set the video properties for incoming video. • This button only appears on Color Video (CV) capable touch panels. • Refer to the Video Adjustment - Video Adjustment 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. 84). Refer to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for more specific information on uploading TPDesign4 files to a panel. Sample TPD4 Project Wizard dialog FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Panel Information Page The Panel Information page (FIG. 85) centers around Modero panel properties such as: resolution used, on-board memory, firmware, address/channel information, and string information. This information is retrieved from the Modero panel FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Panel Information Page Elements (Cont.) Power Up Pages: Displays the first touch panel page assigned for display after the device is powered-up. • This information is taken from the TPD4 project file. • Most projects begin with a Main page. Start Up String: Displays the start-up string. Wake Up String: Displays the wake up string used after an activation from a timeout. Sleep String: Displays the sleep string used during a panel’s sleep mode.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Time & Date Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Time Display fields: • These fields display the time in three formats: STANDARD, STANDARD AM/PM, and 24 HOUR. Date Display fields: • These fields display the calendar date information in several different formats. Set Date/Time: This section provides a user with both UP/DN arrow buttons to alter the Master’s calendar date and time. The blue circle indicates which field is currently selected.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Volume Page Elements (Cont.) Master Volume: This section allows you to alter the current master volume level: • Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the volume level (range = 0 - 100). • The Master Volume bargraph indicates the current volume level. • The Mute button toggles the Mute feature. • The Play Test button plays a test WAV/MP3 file over the panel’s internal speakers.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Video Adjustment Slide-Out Option Bar Pressing the on-screen Video Adjustment button causes an option bar to slide outwards from the Navigation buttons (FIG. 88). This option bar within a 1200V panel provides you with one choice: Video Adjustment. The other two options (RGB Adjustment and Streaming Adjustment) are only available on a VG-Series panel and are greyed-out (inaccessible).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Video Adjustment Page Elements (Cont.) Settings: • The Default Settings button sets the video settings to their default values (indicated in this table). • The Undo Changes button disregards any changes made on the page since the last settings were saved. • The Save Settings button saves any changes made to this page. Video Settings: • The Black & White button toggles the Black & White display mode. Default = Off.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions This page is ONLY available on Modero Table Top panels (NXT) using an NXA-BASE/B. The elements of the Battery Base page are described in the table below: 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 Power Brightness Limit: The DISABLE/DISABLED button acts as a power save feature with two available choices: • Disable - activates the brightness limit set on the Modero panel and is used to conserve battery power. Activating this feature causes the panel to function at 80% of full brightness and overrides the Panel Brightness value set on the Setup page. This extends the battery usage time.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions These Navigation Buttons are specific to these Modero panels and include the 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.
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 Protected Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Keyboard Layout: (build 2.60 or higher) Displays the listing of supported international keyboard settings.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions G4 Web Control Page The G4 Web Control page (FIG. 95) centers around enabling and disabling both the display and control of your panel (via the web). An external PC running a VNC client (installed during the initial communication to the G4 panel) makes this possible. FIG. 95 G4 Web Control page Each panel supports the open standard Virtual Network Computing (VNC) interface.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions G4 Web Control Page Elements (Cont.) G4 Web Control Settings: Sets the IP communication values for the touch panel and contains: Enable/Enabled • The Enable/Enabled button allows you to toggle between the two G4 activation settings: - Enable - deactivates the G4 Web Control feature on the panel. - Enabled - activates the G4 Web Control feature on the panel and allows an external PC running a VNC client to access the panel (after the remaining fields are configured).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Sensor Setup Page 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.) Motion Sensor: Provides the following fields: • The Motion Detection field displays a reactive button that changes color (illuminates) and displays the words "Motion Detected" when motion is detected by the Modero panel’s front motion sensor. • The Motion Sensor Port field indicates the port used to report the motion sensor channel back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions 3. Open the Sensors Setup page (FIG. 97 on page 110) from the Protected Setup menu section. 4. Move around the panel and block the direct or indirect light from the room fixtures with your body. Take note of the drop in the lighting level being detected by the panel in response to your movements. 5. Set the Maximum brightness of the Dimmer (Dim Mode Max Level) below the detected drop.
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 Wireless Settings Page The Wireless Settings page (FIG. 100) sets the communication information for the installed wireless interface card. This information includes its corresponding IP communication parameters, wireless communication settings, and read the device number assigned to the Modero panel. These panels can use the NXA-PCI80211G wireless card for wireless communication.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) IP Settings (Cont.): Gateway Sets a gateway value to the panel. • Gateway is a computer that either performs protocol conversion between different types of networks/applications or acts as a go-between for two or more networks that use the same protocols. Host Name Sets the host name of the panel. • PRIMARY DNS sets the address of the primary DNS server being used by the Modero panel for host name lookups.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Settings (Cont.): Encryption Cycles through the available encryption options: Clear Text, WEP64, and WEP128. Wired Equivalent Privacy is an 802.11 security protocol for wireless networks. The WEP encryption method is designed to provide the "equivalent" security available in wireline networks. • Clear Text causes network packets to be sent out as unencrypted text. • WEP64 enables WEP encryption at 64-bits.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Settings (Cont.): WEP Keys This feature provides you with another level of security by selecting a Key value. • A single button is available for each WEP key up to a maximum of four keys. • Pushing any of these buttons brings up an on-screen keyboard. Keys should be entered in hexadecimal notation. It is common practice for every two characters (representing a single byte) to be separated by a colon.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Settings (Cont.): Data Rate The data rate (in Mbps) at which the panel is currently communicating with a target WAP at (dynamic). • As you move closer to the target WAP (and both the signal strength/ quality), the data rate increases and as the quality degrades this rate decreases. • Data rates for 802.11g communication are: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, and 54 Mbps. • Ex: 802.11g has a max data rate is 54 Mbps.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions System Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Settings (Cont.): Gateway Sets a gateway value to the panel. • Gateway is a computer that either performs protocol conversion between different types of networks/applications or acts as a go-between two or more networks that use the same protocols. Host Name Sets the host name of the panel. Primary DNS Sets the address of the primary DNS server used for host name lookups.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Refer to the Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting section on page 68 for more detailed information on using the System Settings page.
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 touch panel 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.) 128 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 178 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 127. ’%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 theTPD4 Border Styles by Name table on page 130 for more information. Syntax: "'^BOR-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. border style name = Refer to theTPD4 Border Styles by Name table on page 130. border value = 0 - 41. Examples: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOR-500.
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 Set text alignment using a numeric keypad layout for those buttons with a defined address range. The alignment of 0 is followed by ',,'. The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the button. Syntax: "'^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 150.
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-'" Variables: 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 Input Commands (Cont.) ^SLT Send a command to a given slot. These commands are directed at the video card subsystems. Slot commands contain a series of name/value pairs separated by commas. These commands are case insensitive. Syntax: "’^SLT-,’" Variables: slot number = 1 - 3 (each of these options corresponds to an on-board slot position where the related components reside.
Programming Embedded Codes The following is a list of G4 compatible embedded codes: Embedded Codes 168 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
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.
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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 Manifest.xma can not be found. An error occurs when sending a file to a G4 panel. • Manifest.xma is the file that contains the listing for all the files. If you see this error again, before attempting to send the file, uncheck the Smart Transfer box. It may be necessary do a Full Clean.
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. • 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.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Information (Cont.) Symptom Solution I can’t seem to completely charge my batteries from within an NXA-BASE/B connected to a power supply. NXT-BP batteries can be charged from either an external NXT-CHG battery charger or from within the NXA-BASE/B located below an NXT panel. • The NXA-BASE/B 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 After downloading a panel file or firmware to a G4 device, the panel behaves strangely. Symptoms include: • Having to repeat the download. • Inability to make further downloads to the panel. May get "directory" errors, "graphics hierarchy" errors, etc.… indicating problems with the Compact Flash. • Panel will not boot, or gets stuck on "AMX" splash screen.
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 136). • ^BMF subcommand %MK - sets the input mask of a text area (see the ^BMF section on page 138). 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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