Operation/Reference Guide VG Series Modero® Touch Panels NXD/T-1200VG 12" Modero Touch Panel NXD/T-1500VG 15" Modero Touch Panel NXD/T-1700VG 17" Modero Touch Panel Touch Panels L a s t R e v i s e d : 7 /2 / 2 0 1 2
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................1 Multimedia Streaming Video Touch Panels (VG-Series) ............................................ 1 Product Specifications (NXD-1200VG and NXT-1200VG) ............................................... 2 Product Specifications (NXD-1500VG and NXT-1500VG) ............................................... 5 Product Specifications (NXD-1700VG and NXT-1700VG) ....
Table of Contents Step 5: Close and Resecure the NXT Panel Enclosure ................................................... 36 Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD Components ................................... 36 Step 1: Remove the existing NXD Outer Housing......................................................... 36 Step 2: Install the new 802.11g mini-PCI Wireless card (NXD) ...................................... 37 Step 3: Install the new RGB Card Component (NXD) .................................
Table of Contents Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................ 60 Installation Procedures: 17" Panels ..................................................................63 Overview ................................................................................................................ 63 Unpacking the Panel ............................................................................................... 63 Installing the Internal Components ....
Table of Contents Wireless communication using a DHCP Address ........................................................... 93 Wireless communication using a Static IP Address........................................................ 94 Step 2: Configuring the Card’s Wireless Security Settings ..................................... 94 Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for unsecured access to a WAP200G ............. 94 Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G .................
Table of Contents Audio Settings Page.................................................................................................... 128 Supported sampling rates for WAV ............................................................................ 129 Information icon .......................................................................................................... 129 Protected Setup Page .................................................................................................
Table of Contents Step 1: Obtaining the IP Address of the target panel................................................. 171 Step 2: Configuring the MAX-CSE for communication ................................................ 171 Step 3: Configuring the MAX-CSE audio/video inputs ................................................ 173 Step 4: Setup a streaming page within TPDesign4 ..................................................... 174 Step 5: Establishing the final connection between the two units ..........
Table of Contents ^BLN ....................................................................................................................................... ^BMC ...................................................................................................................................... ^BMF....................................................................................................................................... ^BMI....................................................................
Table of Contents ^TXT ....................................................................................................................................... 205 ^UNI ....................................................................................................................................... 205 ^VTO ...................................................................................................................................... 205 Button Query Commands ....................................
Table of Contents @SOU ...................................................................................................................................... @TKP ....................................................................................................................................... TPAGEON ............................................................................................................................... TPAGEOFF ...................................................................
Table of Contents Appendix ........................................................................................................233 Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 233 Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 234 Input mask character types ......................................................................................... 234 Input mask ranges .....................
Introduction Introduction The VG Series of Modero® Touch Panels offer streaming MPEG video, high-definition Component RGB input and display, USB support for extended input devices, and panel programming via a mini-USB port. The new G4 graphics and Video/RGB technology is supported by the release of the latest TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design Program. These video-capable panels support several video formats: NTSC, SECAM, and PAL (Color Active (CA) panels don’t support video).
Introduction Modero Multimedia Touch Panels (VG-Series with RGB Kits) NXD-1200VG (FG2251-61RGB) 12" Modero Multimedia WallMount Touch Panel with RGB Kit. NXT-1200VG (FG2250-61RGB) 12" Modero Multimedia Table Top Touch Panel with RGB Kit. NXD-1500VG (FG2253-61RGB) 15" Modero Multimedia WallMount Touch Panel with RGB Kit. NXT-1500VG (FG2252-61RGB) 15" Modero Multimedia Table Top Touch Panel with RGB Kit. NXD-1700VG (FG2256-61RGB) 17" Modero Widescreen WallMount Touch Panel with RGB Kit.
Introduction 1200VG Specifications (Cont.) Supported Audio Sample Rates: 48000Hz, 44100Hz, 32000Hz, 24000Hz, 22050Hz, 16000Hz, 12000Hz, 11025Hz, and 8000Hz.
Introduction 1200VG Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: • CB-TP12 Conduit/Wallbox (FG031-10) • CC-USB (Type A) to Mini-B 5-Wire programming cable (FG10-5965) • Kensington Lock Bracket (FG2259-10) (optional only with NXTs) • MAX-CSE MAX Video Encoder (FG2178-70) • MB-TP12 Universal VESA Mounting Box (FG031-50) • NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10) • NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11) • NXA-BASE/B (FG2255) • NXA-MTC/RGB Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable with RGB connector (CA225070).
Introduction Product Specifications (NXD-1500VG and NXT-1500VG) The following table outlines the specifications for VG-Series of 15" Modero panels. 1500VG Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • NXD-1500VG (with faceplate): 14.37" x 15.20" x 3.31" (36.50 cm x 38.61 cm x 8.40 cm) • NXT-1500VG (Fully raised): 12.94" x 14.95" x 11.73" (32.87 cm x 37.97 cm x 29.78 cm) • NXT-1500VG (Fully lowered): 7.45" x 14.95" x 11.72" (18.92 cm x 37.97 cm x 29.77 cm) • CB-TP15 (conduit/wallbox): 13.48" x 14.18" x 3.49" (34.
Introduction 1500VG Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components: • RGB Connector: Made available only by using an NXA-RGB interface card installed within the touch panel. Used with Component/RGB signals • Audio/Video Connector: RJ-45 connector for communication of differential audio/ video signals • Ethernet 10/100 Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication • PWR Connector: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector • Stereo Output Connector: Stereo output through a 3.
Introduction 1500VG Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX • CB-TP15 Conduit/Wallbox (FG032-10) Equipment: • CC-USB (Type A) to Mini-B 5-Wire programming cable (FG10-5965) • Kensington Lock Bracket (FG2259-10) (optional only with NXTs) • MAX-CSE MAX Video Encoder (FG2178-70) • MB-TP15 Universal VESA Mounting Box (FG032-50) • NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10) • NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11) • NXA-BASE/B (FG2255) • NXA-MTC/RGB Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable with RGB connector (CA225070).
Introduction Product Specifications (NXD-1700VG and NXT-1700VG) The following table outlines the specifications for VG-Series of 17" Modero panels. 1700VG Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • NXD-1700VG (with faceplate): 14.44" x 18.09" x 3.31" (36.68 cm x 45.95 cm x 8.41 cm) • NXT-1700VG (Fully raised): 13.29" x 17.84" x 12.44" (35.31 cm x 45.31 cm x 31.60 cm) • NXT-1700VG (Fully lowered): 6.23" x 17.84" x 12.44" (15.82 cm x 45.31 cm x 31.60 cm) • CB-TP17 (conduit/wallbox): 13.55" x 17.07" x 3.49" (34.
Introduction 1700VG Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components: • RGB Connector: Made available only by using an NXA-RGB interface card installed within the touch panel. Used with Component/RGB signals • Audio/Video Connector: RJ-45 connector for communication of differential audio/ video signals • Ethernet 10/100 Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication • PWR Connector: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector • Stereo Output Connector: Stereo output through a 3.
Introduction 1700VG Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: • CB-TP17 Conduit/Wallbox (FG034-10) • CC-USB (Type A) to Mini-B 5-Wire programming cable (FG10-5965) • Kensington Lock Bracket (FG2259-10) (optional only with NXTs) • MAX-CSE MAX Video Encoder (FG2178-70) • MB-TP17 Universal VESA Mounting Box (FG033-50) • NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10) • NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11) • NXA-BASE/B (FG2255) • NXA-MTC/RGB Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable (with RGB connector) (CA225070).
Introduction NXA-RGB Supported Resolutions and Formats The following table lists all NXA-RGB Supported Resolutions and Formats: NXA-RGB Supported Resolutions and Formats Supported Format Resolution Refresh Rate VGA Compatible signals 560 x 192 60 Hz Apple II 560 x 384 60 Hz MAC 12" 640 x 350 60 Hz EGA HP 12" 640 x 416 60 Hz DOS machines 640 x 480 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz 720 x 532 60 Hz VGA IBM 3472 800 x 600 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, 80 Hz SVGA 900 x 720 60 Hz Power PC 7 and Power P
Introduction Connecting and Using USB Input Devices These panels can have up to two USB-capable input devices connected for use both on its different firmware and TPD4 panel pages. These input devices can consist of a keyboard or mouse. USB-connected input devices are detected and recognized by the panel upon connection. Refer to the Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master section on page 87 for more information on using a USB connection. 1.
Touch Panel Accessories Touch Panel Accessories Overview The following section outlines and describes both the included accessories and other AMX equipment available for both the Video and Video/RGB models of touch panels. When working with firmware, it is important to note that version 1.xx of firmware should only be loaded onto box’s using 1.xx series firmware. The version 2.xx firmware should only be loaded onto box's running 2.xx series firmware.
Touch Panel Accessories Product Specifications NXA-AVB/RGB Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 1.52" x 5.54" x 4.93" (3.86 cm x 14.07 cm x 12.52 cm) Power Consumption: • 240mA • Width when attached to mounting ears: 6.65" (16.
Touch Panel Accessories NXA-AVB/RGB Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: • AC-RK Equipment Rack Kit (FG575) • NXA-MTC/RGB Combo Table Top cable (CA2250-70) • NXA-RGBCBL, 15-pin to 5X BNC RGB Breakout cable (FG2250-80) RGB RJ-45 connection and wiring information This RJ-45 connector is used to route the signals connected to the RGB / Component input port on the rear of the AVB/RGB Breakout Box to the VG-Series Modero panel.
Touch Panel Accessories Using the HD-15 high-density connector Connect the RGB/Comp source equipment HD-15 (male) connector to the RGB/COMPONENT HD-15 highdensity connector (female) on the rear of the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box. The following table below lists the HD-15 connector pinouts.
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/RGB is dependant on the power requirements of the target touch panel. Use the NXA-MTC/RGB Combo Table Top cable (CA2250-70) to provide both communication and 10/100 network connectivity between the panel, NXA-AVB/RGB, NetLinx Master, and the network.
Touch Panel Accessories • MIC OUT: 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector, divided into GND, OUT-, and OUT+ terminal connectors. An example of this cable is to strip the terminal ends of a 3.5mm mini-jack and insert them into their respective locations on the Mic Out port. This signal can be fed as a Line Level In to either an amplifier or an AMX VOL card. Either a balanced (+, -, and GND) or unbalanced (+ and GND) audio signal can be connected to this output. • AUDIO IN: 6-pin 3.
Touch Panel Accessories GND Left Channel ININ+ GND ININ+ Unbalanced IN (Jumper IN- to GND) Right Channel Unbalanced IN (Jumper IN- to GND) Microphone Unbalanced OUT AUDIO IN MIC OUT GND OUTOUT+ FIG. 5 Wiring the rear AUDIO IN and MIC OUT for use with Unbalanced Audio When using unbalanced audio for the AUDIO IN connector (FIG. 5), the "-" and the "GND" terminals should be connected together and then connected to the GND of the unbalance audio signal.
Touch Panel Accessories Pass-thru must be enabled to control devices through the NXA-RGB card when using USB-compatible control devices. Refer to the following commands to enable pass-thru on the RGB card: ^MPS on page 221 for Mouse pass-thru and ^KPS on page 221 for the keyboard pass-thru. The two available USB input connections on the touch panel can be used to provide either Keyboard and/or Mouse signals between the PC and the panel. You are no longer limited to one mouse and one keyboard.
Touch Panel Accessories PC F R O N T RGB/Component In (HD-15) NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box USB (Type-A) RGB (CAT5) USB (Type-B) 12 VDC power supply Ethernet (RJ-45) R E A R Ethernet Out (CAT5) P A N E L Power to touch panel FIG. 7 Pass-thru control wiring configuration 3. Use an HD-15 video cable to create a connection between the computer’s video output connector and the HD-15 D-Sub RGB/VGA/Component connector on the rear of the NXA-AVB/RGB.
Touch Panel Accessories NXA-MTC/RGB Combo Table Top Cable (CA2250-70) The VG-Series of Modero Touch Panels (fitted with either an RGB Kit (Video/RGB) or upgraded with an optional NXA-RGBKIT (FG2255-11)) are shipped with a 10' (3.048 m) NXA-MTC/RGB Modero cable (CA2250-70) that supports both RGB, Ethernet, Audio/Video, and Power connections. This cable (FIG. 8) comes terminated with three RJ45 connectors (Ethernet/AV/RGB) and a single 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (for power). FIG.
Touch Panel Accessories NXA-MTC/RGB Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: • Installation Kit for 15" NXD panels (KA2251-02): - 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector (41-5025) - Three Phillips-head screws (#4-20 x 0.250 Black) (80-0114-08) - Two CAT5 Suppression Ferrites (04-0014) - Four Drywall clips (62-5924-05) and #6 -metal strips (80-0192) • Installation Kit for 12" NXT panels (KA2251-03): - 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector (41-5025) - Three Phillips-head screws (#4-20 x 0.
Touch Panel Accessories The following table provides the wiring information for each of the four (4) available connectors on each side of the NXA-MTC/RGB Tabletop Cable.
Touch Panel Accessories 3 To Touch Panel 2 1 Ferrite Ferrite 4 6 inches Connector 1 - used for Audio/Video (Black) Connector 2 - used for Ethernet (White) Connector 3 - used for Power Connector 4 - used for RGB (Blue) FIG. 11 Ferrite connector location on Audio/Video RJ-45 cable It is recommended that any upgrade of internal components be done simultaneously in order to reduce the risk of damage to internal components.
Touch Panel Accessories Product Specifications NXA-RGB Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 0.88" x 3.50" x 6.50" (2.22 cm x 8.89 cm x 16.51 cm) Weight: • 0.85 lbs (0.
Touch Panel Accessories Supported Component/VGA Video Resolutions and Formats The table below contains a list of resolutions and formats supported by the NXA-RGB. Please note that the maximum resolutions supported by the NXA-RGB may exceed the maximum input of the touch panel being used.
Touch Panel Accessories RGB RJ-45 connection and wiring information This RJ-45 connector is used to route the signals connected to the RGB / Component input port on the rear of the AVB/RGB Breakout Box to the VG-Series Modero panel. Standard CAT5 cable can be used for this connection with short cable runs under 50 feet (15.24 m). For cable runs over 50 feet (15.24 m), AMX recommends using the Belden Brilliance VideoTwist 7987.
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 mini-PCI Wireless Card (FIG. 13) connected to two antennas (57-2250-10). FIG. 13 NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI Wireless Card The NXA-PCI80211G card functions using a 2.4GHz bandwidth with a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps. This card is compatible with IEEE 802.11 standards such as: 802.11b and 802.11g.
Touch Panel Accessories Product Specifications NXA-PCI80211G Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 0.02" x 2.13" x 4.66" (5.0 mm x 54.0 mm x 118.4 mm) Description: • Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)/CCK 802.11g Wireless mini-PCI card with detachable antennas. Weight: • 1.
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 Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXT Components Upgrading the components within each of the Table Top panels involves removing the outer housing (with speaker plate), removing and/or installing an existing component, and then placing the outer housing back onto the NXT panel, as described in the following sections. Do not use Ethernet cables containing mounting boots. These boots could make removal of the Ethernet connectors (from the panel) difficult and cumbersome.
Touch Panel Accessories Step 2: Install the 802.11g mini-PCI Wireless Card 1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object. 2. Locate the mini-PCI card connector on the main board (FIG. 16 and FIG. 17). Outer Housing NXA-PCI80211G wireless card location I/O connector plate Eight Housing Screws Compact Flash card FIG. 16 Location of the NXA-PCI80211G wireless card on the NXT board FIG.
Touch Panel Accessories Antennas connectors Connection point between the braces and the mini-PCI card FIG. 18 Installation of the mini-PCI card connector on main board 7. Locate the terminal ends of the antennas and apply downward pressure to "snap" them onto their goldtipped counterparts on the mini-PCI card (FIG. 18). Carefully push down on each connector to verify it is securely joined to the card.
Touch Panel Accessories Step 4: 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 location 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 6. To complete the upgrade process, close and resecure the panel enclosure using the procedures in the following step. Any new internal component upgrade is detected by the panel only after power is cycled. Step 5: Close and Resecure the NXT Panel Enclosure 1. Obtain the new RGB I/O connector plate (similar to the original but containing the added RGB connector opening to the newly installed NXA-RGB) and slide it back into position. 2.
Touch Panel Accessories 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 Step 2: Install the new 802.11g mini-PCI Wireless card (NXD) Complete the procedures outlined within Step 2: Install the 802.11g mini-PCI Wireless Card section on page 33 and then continue with the following step.
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 5: Close and Resecure the NXD Panel Enclosure 1.
Touch Panel Accessories NXT-BP Power Pack (FG2255-10) The NXT-BP Power Pack (FIG. 25) 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 Product Specifications NXA-BASE/B Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 1.13" x 8.63" x 11.81" (2.86 cm x 21.91 cm x 30.00 cm) Power Requirements: • 2.7 A @ 12 VDC (max power draw while charging) Weight: • Base unit: 1.25 lbs (0.567 kg) • Base and 2 batteries: 3.23 lbs (1.
Touch Panel Accessories Captive fasteners (secure base to panel) Battery Compartment pulls outwards Panel Interface connector (female) Alignment pegs FIG. 28 NXA-BASE/B showing Panel Interface and connector locations 4. Carefully place the Modero panel over the base alignment pegs (FIG. 28 and FIG. 29). The battery base cannot be "hot-swapped". A panel receiving power through a connected 12 VDC-compliant power supply cannot have a battery base installed onto the bottom of the panel while powered.
Touch Panel Accessories 9. Secure each captive fastener head using a grounded flat-head screwdriver until the NXA-BASE/B is securely attached to the underside of the NXT Modero touch panel. 10. Firmly grip the panel LCD/base combo and gently rotate the unit back onto the base. 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 The NXA-BASE/B will only charge batteries when the NXT panel is in Sleep mode. NXT-CHG Battery Charger Kit (FG2255-50K) The NXT-CHG Kit includes one charger and two batteries. The optional NXT-CHG Modero Power Station (FIG. 31) is a two-slot, stand-alone battery charger that can be used to recharge up to two NXT-BP batteries. The batteries are charged in the order they are inserted into the charger.
Touch Panel Accessories 3. Provide power to the unit by connecting the power cord (with plug) into a power outlet that meets the requirements outlined in the Specifications section for the NXT-CHG. Reading NXT-CHG LED Indicator FIG. 32 shows the components on the NXT-CHG Smart Battery Charger. Slot 1 (recalibration) Slot 2 Slot 1 LED Slot 2 LED Recalibrate Pushbutton FIG.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels Overview NXT panels are mounted onto flat (horizontal) surfaces in either a stand-alone or combo (NXT atop an NXABASE/B battery base) configuration. NXD panels are installed into either a pre-wall surface (using a CBTP12/CB-TP15 conduit/wallbox) or a solid surface (using either solid surface or drywall screws).
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels 5. 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. 6. Remove the four pan-head Housing Screws from the rear of the NXD unit (FIG. 33). These screws secure the back box to the internal panel casing. DO NOT REMOVE these panel securing screws DO NOT REMOVE these panel securing screws Unscrew these four Housing Screws to remove the back box.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels DO NOT REMOVE Twelve #6-32 securing screws MB-TP12/15 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. 34 Location of the attachment screws on the NXD back box and VESA housing Cable Installation for the MP-TP12/15 Back Box 1.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" 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: 12" and 15" Panels 8. Insert and secure the twelve #6-32 securing screws into their pre-drilled holes along the edges of the NXD unit (FIG. 34). This step secures the NXD unit to the rim of the rear plastic cover. 9. Align a VESA mount connector (purchased separately) to the four #8-32 screw holes on the back of the rear plastic cover (FIG. 34). 10.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" 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. 38 Screw locations for conduit box attachment in a pre-wall installation 2.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" 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: 12" and 15" Panels 9. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring to their respective locations (outside the conduit box) on either the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master. 10. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power. 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.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels * * * Notches are NOT SYMMETRICAL CUTOUT FRONT BEZEL FIG. 41 NXD-1500VG 15-inch Wall Mount panel dimensions using expansion clips 4. Thread the incoming RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any other audio/video wiring (from their terminal locations) through the cutout opening. Refer to the Wiring Guidelines for the 1200VG and 1500VG Panels section on page 59 for pinout descriptions. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel. 5.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels 10. Tighten the drywall clip sets (screws and clips) until the Mounting Tabs are securely fastened and flush against the wall. 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.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels Installing the NXD into a Flat Surface using #4 screws Mounting screws (#4, not included) are secured through circular holes located at the left and right sides of the NXD panel. The most important thing to remember when mounting the NXD is that the outer frame (Mounting Tabs) must be installed flush against the mounting surface.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels CUTOUT FRONT BEZEL FIG. 44 NXD 15-inch Wall Mount panel dimensions using #4 mounting screws 4. Thread the incoming RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any other audio/video wiring (from their terminal locations) through the cutout opening. Refer to the Wiring Guidelines for the 1200VG and 1500VG Panels section on page 59 for pinout descriptions. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel. 5.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" 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. 45 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for flat/solid surfaces 10. Reinstall the magnetic faceplate (A in FIG. 45) back onto the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 45).
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the necessary connectors before being inserted into the equipment rack. 6. Insert the main 12-inch Modero unit into an NXA-RK12 (FIG. 46) or the 15-inch Modero into an NXARK15 (FIG. 47). Rack mount frame (NXA-RK12) Faceplate FIG. 46 NXD 12 inch Wall Mount panel installed into an NXA-RK12 Rack Mount Kit Rack mount frame (NXA-RK15) Faceplate FIG.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels 10. Place the magnet faceplate back onto the main NXD unit by gripping the faceplate and placing it on the housing with gentle force. 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/RGB Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master. 12.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels 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 Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels FIG. 50 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. FIG.
Installation Procedures: 12" and 15" Panels 62 VG-Series Modero Touch Panels
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Overview NXT panels are mounted onto flat (horizontal) surfaces in either a stand-alone or combo (NXT atop an NXABASE/B battery base) configuration. NXD panels are installed into either a pre-wall surface (using the CBTP17 conduit/wallbox) or a solid surface (using either solid surface or drywall screws). Unpacking the Panel 1. Inspect and confirm the contents of the shipment box to verify that you have all specified parts.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 6. Remove the four pan-head Housing Screws from the rear of the NXD unit (FIG. 51). These screws secure the back box to the internal panel casing. 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. 51 Location of the attachment screws on the NXD back box DO NOT REMOVE THE FOUR PANEL SECURING SCREWS.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels DO NOT REMOVE Ten #6-32 securing screws MB-TP17 back box (62-0033-50) Connector opening Strain relief grommet (Clip facing up) Rim of the strain relief grommet should lie flush against enclosure Securing hole locations (2 on each side) Internal panel casing Four (pan-head) Housing Screws Rear plastic cover (60-0033-50) Four (#8-32) screws FIG. 52 Location of the attachment screws on the NXD back box and VESA housing Cable Installation for the MP-TP17 Back Box 1.
Installation Procedures: 17" 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: 17" 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. 54 Installation of grommet into the rear plastic enclosure Refer to your particular VESA mount manufacturer’s installation procedures for further surface mounting procedures.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Before After ~14" to 16" Use a block to secure the Conduit Box to the notched stud 13.554" (34.43 cm) 17.07" (43.36 cm) Horizontal support beam Mounting tabs flush on the OUTSIDE of sheetrock FIG. 55 CB-TP17 conduit box installation into a notched stud (showing before and after installation) The determining factor in the depth of the cut into the beam is the thickness of the drywall.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Stud Inserted block bridges the gap between the Conduit Box and the notched beam Knockouts should be located on the left-side of the conduit box, alongside the connectors Stud fastening holes Conduit Box can be fastened to both studs) Drywall/sheetrock Use four #8 flat-head Mounting Screws to secure the NXD to the CB Secure Beam to block Mounting tabs for NXD Wall Mount panel should be flush with the outside of the sheetrock Depth depends on the thickness of the Dryw
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Stud Support block Four #8 flat-head Mounting Screws (not included) secure the NXD to the Conduit Box C - Optional CB-TP17 conduit/wallbox Mounting Tab 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. 57 Wall Mount panel installation configuration of a CB-TP17 in a pre-wall construction 2.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 10. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power. Installing the NXD-1700VG into drywall using Expansion Clips Expansion clips are mounted through the four oval holes located along the rim of the NXD-1700VG. As the screw is tightened, the clip bends toward the insertion hole and into the wall.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels INSTALLER: LEAVE A GAP BETWEEN THE SURFACE OF THE STUD AND THE BACK BOX MOUNTING RIDGE TO ACCOMMODATE THE DRYWALL/ SHEETROCK. This gap allows the installation of the drywall/sheetrock after the back box has been mounted onto the beams. 2. Locate the edges of the two studs used in this installation. The location of the NXD is site dependant and could involve notching more than one beam.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Install the four drywall clip sets (included) into these holes Four notches are required if the unit is installed in drywall using the four provided drywall expansion clips 13.554" (34.43 cm) Mounting Tab Notching of one or more stud beams may be required if the unit is not framed into the wall. A - Faceplate (bezel) B - Main NXD unit consists of the LCD panel and back box housing FIG. 60 Wall Mount panel (NXD) installation using expansion clips 6.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 12. Test the incoming wiring by attaching the panel connections to their terminal locations and applying power. Verify the panel is receiving power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation. 13. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the connected power supply. Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the attached connectors before being inserted into the drywall. 14.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 2. Locate the edges of the two studs used in this installation. The location of the NXD is site dependant and could involve notching more than one beam. In this sample installation, the left beam is notched and the back box rests against the right beam. 3. Remove any screws/nails from the surface, along the notched beam, before beginning the cutout process. 4.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Notching of one or more stud beams may be required if the unit is not framed into the wall. 13.554" (34.43 cm) Install the four (#6) Mounting Screws into the holes (screws not included) Mounting Tab A - Faceplate (bezel) B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and housing FIG. 62 Wall Mount panel (NXD) installation using screws 7. Carefully lay the separated LCD (from the main unit) onto a soft cloth resting on a level surface.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the attached connectors before being inserted into the solid surface. 14. Follow the procedures outlined within Steps 1 - 5 on page 36 thru page 38 to carefully reinstall the LCD panel back into the back box housing. 15. Carefully slide the main unit into the cutout until the Mounting Tabs of the NXD-1700VG unit lie flush against the wall. 16.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 399.29 15.72 84.03 3.31 482.60 19.00 FIG. 63 NXD-1700VG Wall Mount panel installed into an NXA-RK17 Rack Mount Kit 7. Secure the panel to the NXA-RK17 mount frame by first inserting and then tightening the four #4-40 screws. 8. Insert the NXA-RK17 (with connected NXD unit) into the equipment rack, making sure to align the screw holes along the sides of the NXA-RK17 with the holes in the equipment rack. 9.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels Preparing captive wires You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. Never pre-tin wires for compression-type connections. 1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of insulation off all wires. 2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector (according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section). 3. Tighten the screws to secure the wire in the connector.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 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 Procedures: 17" Panels FIG. 66 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. FIG.
Installation Procedures: 17" Panels 82 VG-Series Modero Touch Panels
Panel Calibration Panel Calibration Overview 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. 69 Touch Panel Calibration Screens 3. After the "Calibration Successful." message appears, press anywhere on the screen to continue and return to the Setup page.
Configuring Communication Configuring Communication Overview 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. 71 Protected Setup page 7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and incorporate any changes. Before continuing, open NetLinx Studio. This program assists in developing a System Number, Master IP/URL, and Master Port number. Refer to your NetLinx Master’s instruction manuals for more information. 8. Obtain the System Number and Master IP Address from NetLinx Studio. This information must be specific for the system used with the configured Modero panel. 9.
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 If the panel is already powered, continue with steps 3. The panel MUST be powered and configured for USB communication before connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel’s Program Port. 2. Connect the terminal end of the 12 VDC-compliant power supply cable to the power connector on the rear/side of the touch panel and then apply power. 3.
Configuring Communication FIG. 74 USB driver installation popup window The previous version of the AMX USBLAN driver showed a USB connection icon in the system tray when a panel was connected. The new version of the driver does not show an icon in the System Tray. A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target panel is not connected to a physical NetLinx Master. In this situation, the PC takes on the functions of a Master via a Virtual NetLinx Master.
Configuring Communication To remove the USB driver association from a previously connected touch panel, you must navigate back to the Device Manager, right-click on the panel’s USB driver (example AMX USB LAN LINK #2) and select Uninstall from the context menu and then OK. Once the system completes the removal of the device, the Device Manager window will refresh, and the device will no longer appear.
Configuring Communication 8. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1). 9. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx Studio application. 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.
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 Configuring a Wireless Connection 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 connection. Wireless communication using a Static IP Address 1. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page and display an on-screen keypad. 2. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field and press Done when finished. 3. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page. Wireless communication is set within the IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 78).
Configuring Communication Mini-PCI settings FIG. 79 Wireless Settings page (showing default values) 7. From the Service Set Identifier keyboard, enter the SSID name used by your target Wireless Access Point (case sensitive). The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to connect to the first available WAP. By default, all WAP200Gs use AMX as their assigned SSID value.
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 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. 8. Leave the Authentication field reading Open System (default). Open System Authentication allows any device to join the network if the panel’s SSID matches the WAP’s SSID.
Configuring Communication FIG. 82 WEP Key # Keyboard 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. 80). 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. 82), 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 4. Press the IP Address field to open a Keyboard and enter the Static IP Address (provided by your System Administrator). 5. Press Done after you are finished entering the IP information. 6. Repeat the same process for the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields. 7. Press the optional Host Name field to open the Keyboard and enter the Host Name information. 8. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string of the host name. 9.
Configuring Communication 5. Verify the yellow LED (from the rear Ethernet port on the Master) is blinking (indicating communication). 6. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds) to proceed to the Setup page. 7. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 83). Obtained from NetLinx Master FIG.
Configuring Communication IP Addresses of computer (also obtained by using the Start > Run > cmd command) Enter this IP into the Master IP/URL field on the System Settings page FIG. 84 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. 85 Sample System Settings page (for Virtual Master communication) 14. Press the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word Ethernet.
Configuring Communication Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode In this mode, you must add the Modero panel IP Address into the URL List of the Master (using NetLinx Studio). This mode sets the Modero panel to "listen" for broadcasts from the Master (using the panel IP from its URL list). 1. Obtain either a Static IP for the Modero panel (from your System Administrator) or a DHCP Address from the IP Settings of the System Settings page.
Configuring Communication 3. Press the System Number field to launch a Keypad and enter the value for the system number of the NetLinx Master. This value can be obtained from the NetLinx Studio program > OnLine Tree of the Workspace window. 4. Do not alter the IP Settings section, of the System Settings page, as these fields are not applicable to this connection mode. 5. Enter a username and password (into their respective fields) if the target Master has been previously secured. 6.
Configuring Communication 7. The Network Interface Select field is read-only and displays the method of communication to the web. Verify you have selected the proper interface connection as this field does not auto-detect the connection type being used (see below). Wired is used when a direct Ethernet connection is being used for communication to the web.
Configuring Communication Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panels 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. 90 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.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Upgrading Modero Firmware Overview 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 83. Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files via Ethernet.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 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. 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).
Upgrading Modero Firmware 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 A B FIG. 94 Using USB for a Virtual Master transfer 8. Select the panel’s KIT file from the Files section. 9. 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. 10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update process is complete.
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 10. Click OK to close the current New TCP/IP Settings dialog and return to the previous TCP/IP Settings dialog where you must locate your new entry within the List of Addresses section. 11. Click the Select button to make that the currently used IP Address communication parameter. 12. Click OK to return to the Communications Settings dialog and place a checkmark within the Authentication Required radio box if your Master has been previously secured with a username/password. 13.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Showing a Master firmware version and device number Showing the current Modero panel firmware version and device number Shows NetLinx Studio version number FIG. 96 NetLinx Workspace window (showing connected Modero panel) The panel firmware is shown on the right of the listed panel. 4. If the panel firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in to www.amx.
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. 9. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update process is complete. The reboot of the panel can take up 30 seconds after the firmware process has finished. 10. Click Send to begin the transfer.
Upgrading Modero Firmware Step 1: Prepare the NXA-BASE/B for firmware transfer Before beginning with this section: Unplug any connectors from the rear of the NXT panel (power, Ethernet, etc.). Refer to the Installing the NXA-BASE/B to an NXT Modero Panel section on page 40 for installation procedures to mount the NXT atop the battery base. DO NOT PLACE BATTERIES IN THE BASE BEFORE CONNECTING IT TO THE NXT PANEL.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 5. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you have downloaded the Modero Battery Base Kit file to a known location. 6. From within Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 100). Verify the panel’s System and Device number values match those values listed within the System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.
Upgrading Modero Firmware If the Base Version field displays 0.00, this means there was an error in the firmware download process. Re-install the base firmware and re-confirm that the new base version no longer reads 0.00. Upgrading the NXA-RGB and NXA-AVB/RGB Firmware 1. Identify the Device number of the target panel being used for firmware routing to the accessories. 2.
Upgrading Modero Firmware 120 VG-Series Modero Touch Panels
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Firmware Pages and Descriptions Overview This section describes each firmware page and their specific functional elements. Setup Navigation Buttons The Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 102) appear on-screen when the Setup page is active. Modero Setup Navigation Buttons FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Setup Navigation Button Elements (Cont.) Audio: Press the Audio button to access the Audio Settings page, where you can alter the audio parameters on the Modero panel. • Refer to the Audio Settings Page section on page 128 for more detailed information. Video: Press the Video button to access the Video Settings page, where you can set the video properties for incoming video. • This button only appears on Color Video (CV) capable touch panels.
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 Panel Information Page The Panel Information page (FIG. 104) centers around Modero panel properties such as the 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 Project Information Page Elements (Cont.) Creation Date: Displays the project creation date. Revision Date: Displays the last revision date for the project. Last Save Date: Displays the last date the project was saved. Blink Rate: Displays the feedback blink rate (10th of second). Job Comments: Displays any comments associated to the job. These comments are taken from the TPD4 project file. Time & Date Settings Page The Time & Date Settings page (FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Time & Date Settings Page Elements (Cont.) 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. • Select the Year field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the year value (range = 2000 - 2037). • Select the Month field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the month value (range = 1 - 12).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Audio Settings Page The Audio Settings page (FIG. 107) allows you to adjust the master volume parameters and default panel sounds on the panel. FIG. 107 Audio Settings page The elements of the Audio Settings page are described in the table below: Audio Settings Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Audio Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Mic Out Level: Allows you to adjust the current Microphone volume level (being received from the communicating breakout box). • Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the Microphone volume level (range = 0 - 100). • The Mic Out Level bargraph indicates the current Mic Out level. Supported sampling rates for WAV The following is a listing of supported sampling rates associated for WAV files played on these panels.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Video Slide-Out Menu Pressing the on-screen Video button causes an option menu to slide outwards from the Navigation buttons (FIG. 109). This option menu provides you with three choices: Video Adjustment, RGB Adjustment, and Streaming Adjustment. Each of these options corresponds to an on-board slot position where the related components reside (as seen below).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Video Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Video Settings: • The Black & White button toggles the Black & White display mode. Default = Off. • The Sharpness button toggles the Interpolate (Sharpness) feature. Default = On. • The Interlace button toggles the Interlacing feature. Default = On. Status: Displays whether or not a video-sync signal is detected.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions RGB Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Settings: • The Default Settings button sets the RGB 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 the RGB Adjustment page. • The Sync on Green button sets the NXA-RGB card to search for the sync signal on Green signal.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions RGB Settings Page Elements (Cont.) All Brightness: Provides an on-screen RGB Brightness popup dialog that allows you to select from several brightness level adjustment settings.The bargraph only serves to give the user a visual indication of the individual brightness levels and launch the RGB Brightness popup dialog. Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the overall RGB brightness levels of the NXA-RGB card.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions RGB Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Skew: (not an issue if using a VideoTwist 7987 cable) The process of skewing involves applying a convergence control to the Red, Green, and Blue signal delivery through the terminal end of a cable. The skew value conforms to a nanosecond signal delay of the individual RGB signals. Different CAT5/6 cables use different materials and come in different cable lengths.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions To adjust these properties: 1. Press the incoming signal area of the RGB Settings page to launch the Full Screen Edit mode, display the incoming image at full screen, and place a grey RGB Adjustments bar on the bottom of the screen. 2. Press this grey bar to maximize the RGB Adjustments popup menu (FIG. 112) which provides you with much more accurate adjustments of the incoming signal properties.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions 8. Use the UP/DN Contrast buttons (from the RGB Contrast popup dialog) to adjust the overall or individual Red, Green, and Blue contrast of the incoming image/video. Increasing the value can increase sharpness. This All Contrast bargraph gives a visual representation of the overall contrast level and cycles through an entire turn. 9.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Video - Streaming Settings Page The Streaming Settings page (FIG. 110) adjusts the Video properties of the incoming MPEG video streaming from the external content server. Refer to the Displaying Stream Content section on page 169 for the procedures used to configure the TPD4 touch panel pages and media stream source (using MAX-CSE for example purposes). Incoming Streaming Video signal FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Streaming Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Resolution This relates to the display size/resolution used by the incoming video stream. • Available resolutions: D1 (default) or SIF: • D1 is a resolution standard. In the NTSC system, "Full D1" means 720x480 pixels @ 30 fps, and in PAL systems, full D1 is 720x576 @ 24 fps. • SIF (Source Interchange Format) is a resolution standard defined as 352x240 @ 30fps for NTSC and 352x288 @ 24 fps for PAL.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Streaming Video Adjustment Page Elements (Cont.) Audio Channels The number of audio channels encoded within the incoming audio stream. • Modero only supports 2CH (2 channel) audio. Brightness: Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the brightness level of the incoming signal. • Range = 0 - 255, default = 128. Contrast: Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the contrast level of the incoming signal. • Range = 0 - 255, default = 128.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Battery Base Page This page (FIG. 115) allows you to alter/set the power warning preferences, monitor battery status information, and alter the display times for the battery warnings. The fields on this page are populated with information after the panel is connected to an optional NXA-BASE/B Battery Base containing up to two NXT-BP batteries. FIG. 115 Battery Base page This page is ONLY available on Modero Table Top panels (NXT) using an NXA-BASE/B.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Battery Base Page Elements (Cont.) Very Low Battery Warning: The Very Low Battery Warning UP/DN buttons alter the time value (in minutes) available on the battery (for use) before the panel displays a very low battery warning. This indicates a near-term panel shutdown. Range = 3 - 15, default = 5 min. - This value can never exceed the Low Battery Warning value.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Protected Setup Navigation Buttons The Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 116) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Protected Setup page is currently active. Modero Protected Setup Navigation Buttons FIG.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Protected Setup Navigation Button Elements (Cont.) Tools: Press the Tools button to access the slideout menu for the Panel Logs, Panel Statistics, and Connection Utility buttons: • Press the Panel Logs button to open the Panel Connection Logs page (page 159) • Press the Panel Statistics button to open the Panel Statistics page (page 161), • Press the Connection Utility button to open the Connection Utility popup window (page 163).
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Protected Setup Page Elements (Cont.) Keyboard Layout: Displays the listing of supported international keyboard settings.
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 that asks you to confirm your selection.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Security Profile Features (Cont.) DOD: • Must be configured from the program terminal. • HTTP, Telnet, and FTP are disabled. • SSH, HTTPS, and program terminal require authentication by an authorized user. • SSH, HTTPS, and program terminal session timeouts are enabled. • ICSP communication protocol between devices: encryption and authentication are enabled.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions System Settings Page The System Settings page (FIG. 119) 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.) Master Connection (Cont.): Ethernet Mode Sets the speed of the Ethernet connection to the panel. • Choices are: Auto, 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex. MAC Address Displays a read-only field that is factory set by AMX for the built-in Ethernet interface. Type Sets the NetLinx Master to communicate with the panel via either USB or Ethernet. This is based on the cable connection from the rear.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Sensor Settings Page The Sensor Settings page (FIG. 120) allows you to adjust the Light and Motion Sensor parameters on a Modero touch panel. FIG. 120 Sensor Settings 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 Settings 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 Sensor Settings page (FIG. 120 on page 149) from the Protected Setup menu sections. 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 Calibration Page This page (FIG. 121) allows you to calibrate the input touch device (touch panel) using the pre-selected touch driver. Press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (below the Modero LCD) for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page. Press the crosshairs to calibrate the panel and return to the last active firmware page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions G4 Web Control Settings The G4 Web Control Settings page (FIG. 122) 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. 122 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.) Web Control Port Allows you to enter the port value that the VNC Web Server runs on. • Default value is 5900. Maximum Number of Connections This read-only field displays the maximum number of users that can be simultaneously connected to the target panel via the web. Current Connection Count This read-only field displays the current number of users connected to the target panel via the web.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Other Settings Slide-Out Menu Pressing the Other Settings button causes an option men to slide outwards from the Protected Setup buttons (FIG. 124). This option menu contains buttons to access the Cache Settings and Password Settings pages. Select any button to open its page. FIG. 124 Other Settings slide-out menu Cache Settings Page The Cache Settings page (FIG. 125) configures the allocation of memory for image caching.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions The elements on this page include: Cache Settings Page Elements 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 Setting the image cache In the Protected Setup page: 1. Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Cache Settings 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.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Password Settings Page The Password Settings page (FIG. 126) centers around the properties used to assign passwords for the Modero panel pages. FIG. 126 Password Settings page The elements of the Password Settings page are described in the table below: Password Settings Page Elements Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Tools Slide-out Menu Pressing the Tools button causes an option men to slide outwards from the Protected Setup buttons (FIG. 124). This option menu contains buttons to access the Panel Logs and Panel Statistics pages, as well as the Connection Utility popup window. Select any button to open its page. FIG. 127 Tools slide-out menu Panel Connection Logs The options on the Panel Connection Logs page (FIG. 128) allow you to view and track the connection history of the panel.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Checking the Panel Connection Logs 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 Logs button. All connection data is contained in the section Connection Logs. Refreshing the Panel Connections Log 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 Logs button. 3.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Panel Statistics The options on the Panel Statistics page (FIG. 129) allow you to track the connection status for the panel. The Panel Statistics page tracks ICSP messages, Blink messages, Ethernet connection statistics, and Wireless connection statistics. FIG. 129 Panel Statistics page Features on this page include: Panel Statistics Page Elements Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Panel Statistics Page Elements (Cont.) 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., Received, Processed, and Dropped ICSP Messages. Refreshing the Panel Statistics 1.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Connection Utility The options on the Connection Utility popup window (FIG. 130) allow you to utilize your panel as a site survey tool. While in this page, move around your wireless network coverage area and see if there are any weak points within the spaces between your WAPs. FIG. 130 Connection Utility popup window Features on this page include: Connection Utility Popup Window Elements Close: Closes the Connection Utility popup.
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 popup. 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.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page The Wireless Settings page (FIG. 131) 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 optional NXA-PCI80211G wireless card for wireless communication.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) IP Settings (Cont.): 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. - DNS (Domain Name System) is software that lets users locate computers on a local network or the Internet (TCP/IP network) by host and domain. The DNS server maintains a database of host names for its’ domain and their corresponding IP Addresses.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Settings (Cont.): Generate (Passphrase) Pressing the Generate button displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter a passphrase and then AUTOMATICALLY generate all four WEP keys which are compatible only among Modero panels. • Note: The code key generator on Modero panels use the same key generation formula.
Firmware Pages and Descriptions Wireless Settings Page Elements (Cont.) Wireless Settings (Cont.): Channel The RF channel being used for connection to the WAP (read -only). • This is determined through the WAP. Link Quality Displays the current quality of the link (as descriptive colored text) from the wireless NIC to the Wireless Access Point in real time. • The bargraph has been replaced with a descriptions: None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent.
Displaying Stream Content Displaying Stream Content Overview The current build of Modero firmware currently supports the display of both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 media streams via the TPDesign touch panel pages. These incoming media signals can utilize either a UDP or RTP Transport protocol. For the purposes of these instructions, we will be setting up a Modero touch panel to display an incoming media stream sent from a MAX Video Encoder.
Displaying Stream Content Requirements for Receiving Streamed Content To receive and display content via a Modero panel: Verify you have installed the latest version of TPDesign4 on your PC. Updates are available from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Application Files > Touch Panel Design Tools section of the website.
Displaying Stream Content Setting up a Modero Panel to Receive and Display a Stream The MAX-CSE must first be prepared to stream to the target Modero panel prior to creating the necessary TPDesign4 panel pages (later be uploaded to the panel). Step 1: Obtaining the IP Address of the target panel 1. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page (FIG. 132).
Displaying Stream Content 5. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the Administration page which provides both a descriptive overview of the program stream and lists the currently used firmware. 6. Determine the data throughput available on the network being used by the source encoder. This information determines which Encoder Profile and Transport Protocol will be used to encode the outgoing media stream. 7. Access Stream Profiles page (FIG.
Displaying Stream Content It is recommended that this value not currently be used by another port on the target device. It is recommended that the following ports also not be used: 21, 22, 23, 80, 443, and 1319. For the purposes of these procedures, we’ve chosen to use 5000 as the video Target Port. 13. If using RTP as a Transport Protocol, enter a value into the Target Audio Port field.
Displaying Stream Content Video Port and Video Format Mic Gain value for incoming audio signal FIG. 136 A/V Setup page 3. From within the Video section of this page, check off the appropriate Video In and Video Port radio boxes which correspond to both the type of video signal being used and its associated format. For the purpose of these procedures, we’ve chosen to feed an NTSC signal into the rear Composite video connector.
Displaying Stream Content Button Draw and Selection tools FIG. 137 Sample VG-Series TPD4 panel project 4. Fill in the fields within the remaining New Project Wizard dialogs and click Next at the end of each dialog to proceed final dialog. 5. Click the Finish button in the last dialog to close the wizard and proceed to the first generic page which is ready for you to start adding pages, popup pages, and buttons. 6.
Displaying Stream Content 10. Click the States tab of the Button Properties Control window to show a list of all states associated with the selected button. Each state represented in the States tab is a collapsed folder containing the state properties for that particular state (On/Off/All). 11. Double-click the All States + symbol to expand this folder (FIG. 139) and locate the Video Fill field. A B FIG. 139 Video Fill - Button Properties setting 12.
Displaying Stream Content Step 5: Establishing the final connection between the two units 1. Start playing the media at its source (DVD, VCR, camera, etc.) 2. While in the UI pages (log back in if not already connected), navigate to the Administration page by clicking on the Admin link from the left Navigation frame. 3. Locate the Mode section of this page and click the Play button to begin streaming the incoming media content to the targeted Modero panel.
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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 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.) @PSP Set the show effect position. Only 1 coordinate is ever needed for an effect; however, the command will specify both. This command sets the location at which the effect will begin at. Syntax: "'@PSP-;,'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.
Programming Page Commands (Cont.) PPOG Toggle 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). Toggling refers to the activating/deactivating (On/Off) of a popup page. This command works in the same way as the ’Toggle Popup’ command in TPDesign4. Syntax: "'PPOG-;'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Programming RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.) Index No.
Programming RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.) Index No.
Programming TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.
Programming TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BAT Syntax: Append non-unicode text. Variable: "'^BAT-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BCF Only if the specified fill color is not the same as the current color. Set the fill 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: "'^BCF-,
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BFB ONLY works on General-type buttons. Set the feedback Syntax: type of the button. "'^BFB-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. feedback type = (None, Channel, Invert, On (Always on), Momentary, and Blink). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BFB-500,Momentary'" Sets the Feedback type of the button to 'Momentary'. ^BIM Syntax: "'^BIM-,'" Set the input mask for the Variable: specified address.
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 (Cont.) ’%F’, = Set the font. See theDefault Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 186. ’%F’ = Set the font. See theDefault Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 186. ’%MI’ = Set the mask image. Refer to the ^BMI command on page 194 for more information. ’%T’ = Set the text using ASCII characters (empty is clear). ’%P’ = Set the picture/bitmap filename (empty is clear).
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMF (Cont.) ’%LN<0-240>’ = Set the lines of video being removed. See the^BLN section on page 191 for more information. ’%EF’ = Set the text effect. ’%EC’ = Set the text effect color. ’%ML’ = Set the maximum length of a text area. ’%MK’ = Set the input mask of a text area. ’%VL<0-1>’ = Log-On/Log-Off the computer control connection ’%VN’ = Set network connection name.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMP Syntax: "'^BMP-,
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 186 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 186. 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.) ^BVN Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,"'^BVN-,'" Set the computer control remote Variables: host for the variable text address range = 1 - 4000. specified address. remote host = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BVN-500,191.191.191.191'" Sets the remote host to '191.191.191.191' for the specific computer control button.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^DPF Syntax: Delete page flips from button if it already exists. Variable: "'^DFP-,,'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^GIV Invert the joystick axis and move the origin to another corner. Parameters 1,2, and 3 will cause a bargraph or slider to be inverted regardless of orientation. Their effect will be as described for joysticks. Syntax: "'^GIV-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. joystick axis to invert = 0 - 3.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^GSC A user can also assign the color by Name and R,G,B value (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA). Change the bargraph slider color or joystick cursor color. Syntax: "'^GSC-,'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. color value = Refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 184. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GSC-500,12'" Changes the bargraph or joystick slider color to Yellow.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^JSB The alignment of 0 is followed by ',,'. The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the button. Set bitmap/ picture alignment Syntax: using a numeric "'^JSB-,
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.) ^SKT Receive touch information on specified socket. Syntax: '^SKT-<0=disable socket, greater than 1023=enable socket on specified port> Only socket values equal to or greater than 1024 are valid. The panel will open up a TCP listening socket on the port specified. User or 3rd party program can connect to the panel using this port/socket number and receive touch/release/move strings. By default, the panel disables touch notifications on startup.
Programming "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^TXT Sets Non-Unicode text. Assign a text string to those buttons with a defined address range. Syntax: "'^TXT-,
Programming Text Effects (Cont.
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 Syntax: Get the current fill color. Variable: "'?BCF-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BMP Syntax: Get the current bitmap name. Variable: "'?BMP-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BRD Syntax: Get the current border name. Variable: "'?BRD-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?CHR Returned in Custom event. Get the current charging status. Value1=status(0=not charging,1=charging) ?DTO Returned in Custom event. Show the display timeout. Value1=display timeout value (in seconds) ?FBC Returned in Custom event. Get the frame buffer CRC. Value2=current (combined) battery level Value1=CRC32 calculated on the panel's frame buffer ?FON Syntax: Get the current font index.
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?ICO Syntax: Get the current icon index. Variable: "'?ICO-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?JSI Syntax: Get the current icon justification. Variable: "'?JSI-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?MUT Returned in Custom event Get the Mute function. Value1=button state(0=off, 1=on) ?PIF Returned in Custom event. Get the current Panel Information. Text=,, ?STA Returned in MULTIPLE Custom events (size of strings are limited per message). Values in Custom event will say for example, 1 of 5 messages and how many total bytes of xml data. Get the current XML panel stats.
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?TEC Syntax: Get the current text effect color. Variable: "'?TEC-,
Programming Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?TXT Syntax: Get the current text information. Variable: "'?TXT-,
Programming Panel Runtime Operations Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator mode. These commands are case insensitive. Panel Runtime Operation Commands ABEEP Syntax: Output a single beep even if beep is Off. Example: "'ABEEP'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'ABEEP'" Outputs a beep of duration 1 beep even if beep is Off. ADBEEP Syntax: Output a double beep even if beep is Off. Example: "'ADBEEP'" 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 Syntax: Put panel in calibration mode. Example: "'^CAL'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^CAL'" Puts the panel in calibration mode. ^KPS Syntax: Set keyboard pass-thru via the RGB card. Variables: "'^KPS-'" pass data: = Disables the keyboard. 0 = Pass-thru disabled. 1 = Not used. 2 = Pass-thru enabled. 3 & 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 Decimal numbers Hexidecimal values Virtual keystroke 8 ($08) Backspace 13 ($0D) Enter 27 ($1B) ESC 128 ($80) CTRL key down 129 ($81) ALT key down 130 ($82) Shift key down 131 ($83) F1 132 ($84) F2 133 ($85) F3 134 ($86) F4 135 ($87) F5 136 ($88) F6 137 ($89) F7 138 ($8A) F8 139 ($8B) F9 140 ($8C) F10 141 ($8D) F11 142 ($8E) F12 143 ($8F) Num Lock 144
Programming Panel Setup Commands These commands are case insensitive. Panel Setup Commands ^MUT Syntax: Set the panel mute state. Variable: "'^MUT-'" 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 table describes 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.) ^RMF Modifies any and all resource parameters by sending embedded codes and data. Modify an existing resource. Since the embedded codes are preceded by a '%' character, any '%' character contained in the URL must be escaped with a second '%' character (see example). The file name field (indicated by a %F embedded code) may contain special escape sequences as shown in the ^RAF, ^RMF - Embedded Codes section on page 226.
Programming ^RAF, ^RMF - Embedded Codes (Cont.) Parameter Embedded Code Description refresh ’%R ’ The number of seconds between refreshes in which the resource is downloaded again. Refreshing a resource causes the button displaying that resource to refresh also. newest ’%N <0-1>’ The default value is 0 (only download the resource once). Set the newest file. A value of 1 means that only the most recent file matching the pattern is downloaded.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overview 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.
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 Appendix 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 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 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. Input Mask Ranges Character Meaning [ Start range ] End range | Range Separator An example from the above table: [0|255] This allows a user to enter a value from 0 to 255.
Appendix When data overflows from a numerical field, the overflow value is added to the previous field on the chain, if the overflow character was specified. In the above example, if the overflow flag was set, the first example will place the "1" into the previous logical field and the second example will place "12" in the previous logical field. If the overflow filed already contains a value, the new value will be inserted to the right of the current characters and the overflow field will be evaluated.
Appendix Special escape sequences The system has only a limited knowledge of URL formats in that it transparently passes the URL information onto the server for translation. A user can then pass any parameters to the server side programs such as CGI scripts or active server pages. However; the system will parse the URL looking for special escape codes. When it finds an escape code it replaces that code with a particular piece of panel, button, or state information. For example, "http://www.amx.com/img.
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Appendix 7" Modero Widescreen Touch Panels 239
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