AMX 10.4 TOUCH PANELS User Manual

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10.4" Touch Panels

(Firmware version G3)

To u c h Panels and Accessories

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Table of Contents

Product Information .................................................................................................1

Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1

Cleaning the Touch Overlay.............................................................................................. 2

Installation .................................................................................................................3

Mounting the Touch Panel ................................................................................................ 3

Decor style panels with low-profile Backboxes ........................................................................ 3

Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard)................................................ 6

Installing rack-mount panels (AXM-CA10/PB) ......................................................................... 8

Wiring the Touch Panel ..................................................................................................... 8

Preparing captive wires ............................................................................................................ 8

Wiring guidelines...................................................................................................................... 8

Using the PSN connector for power......................................................................................... 9

Using AXlink for data and power .............................................................................................. 9

Using AXlink for data with a +12 VDC power supply ............................................................. 10

Using the (DB9) RS-232 connector for mouse control or data............................................... 11

Using the VGA IN HD-15 (male) high-density connector ....................................................... 12

Designing Touch Panel Pages ..............................................................................15

Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 15

Activating Edit Mode........................................................................................................ 16

Setting the Device Base .................................................................................................. 18

Setting the Device Used.................................................................................................. 18

Adding a Page................................................................................................................. 18

Setting the page color ............................................................................................................ 18

Adding a Button............................................................................................................... 18

Resizing a button ................................................................................................................... 19

Defining On-Screen and External Button Properties....................................................... 19

Setting the channel code........................................................................................................ 19

Setting the variable text code................................................................................................. 20

Setting the page flip ............................................................................................................... 20

Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions ............................................................... 21

Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button ........................................................................... 21

Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts............................................. 21

Creating a Bargraph and Joystick ................................................................................... 22

Adding a bargraph or joystick button...................................................................................... 22

Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties ....................................................................... 22

Setting the level code............................................................................................................. 22

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Table of Contents

Programming ..........................................................................................................25

Serial Commands............................................................................................................ 25

System Send_Commands .............................................................................................. 28

Video Send_Commands ................................................................................................. 33

VGA Send_Commands................................................................................................... 35

Programming Numbers ................................................................................................... 37

Shorthand Send_Commands.......................................................................................... 38

Color Send_Commands.................................................................................................. 43

Variable Text Send_Commands ..................................................................................... 45

Shorthand Variable Text Commands .............................................................................. 47

Button String Commands................................................................................................ 50

Upgrading the Firmware ........................................................................................53

Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio ............................................................... 53

Upgrading Firmware through a COM port.............................................................................. 53

Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address.................................................................... 55

Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM........................................................................ 57

Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 58

Downloading the Firmware .................................................................................................... 58

Changing the LCD Viewing Angle ........................................................................ 59

Changing the Viewing Angle to 6 o’clock (podium mount).............................................. 59

Replacing the Batteries .........................................................................................61

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Product Information

The AMX™ CA10, CV10 and CG10 touch panels contain a 10.4", 256-color active matrix liquid

crystal display (LCD). The self-contained enclosures use a microprocessor to control a wide range

of multimedia equipment. The TPDesign3 touch panel design program makes it possible to create

custom pages with buttons, icons, sliders, bargraphs, time displays, logos, and drawings.

All Decor-style references in this manual relate to wall mounted panels.

The table below lists the panel types and product names discussed in this manual.

Touch Panel Types and Product Names

Panel Types Standard

(Color Active)

Free standing:

TiltScreen AXT-CA10 AXT-CV10 AXT-CG10

Wall Mount:

Decor style AXD-CA10 AXD-CV10 AXD-CG10

Rack Mount:

Rack-mount AXM-CA10 AXM-CV10 AXM-CG10

Pushbutton AXD-CA10/PB

AXM-CA10/PB

Product Names

Video

(NTSC/PAL)

AXD-CV10/PB

AXM-CV10/PB

Product Information

Graphic

(VGA/SVGA/XGA/DOS)

AXD-CG10/PB

AXM-CG10/PB

Specifications

The table below lists the CA10, CV10, and CG10 specifications.

Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):

AXD - Decor Wall Mount • 8.88" x 12.88" x 2.19" (22.56 cm x 32.72 cm x 5.56 cm)

AXM- Rack-Mount • 8.72" x 19.00" x 1.78" (22.15 cm x 48.26 cm x 4.52 cm)

AXT- TiltScreen • Base (WD): 11.46" x 9.46" (29.11 cm x 24.03 cm)

• Height lowered: 4.14" (10.52 cm)

• Height raised: 9.84" (25.0 cm)

Display Area (HV) • 211.1 mm x 158.4 mm

Display Colors • 256K colors

Pixel Resolution • 640 x 480 pixels

Dot Pixel Pitch • 0.33 mm

Contrast Ratio • 300: 1

Brightness • 350 cd/m

Viewing Angles • Horizontal: + 50° (left/right sides)

• Vertical: +

Wider Viewing Angle • Without image reversal: Up side (12 o’clock normal scan) and

Down side (6 o’clock reverse scan)

• With contrast ratio: Up side (12 o’clock reverse scan) and Down side (6 o’clock normal scan)

40° (up/down)

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Product Information

Specifications (Cont.)

Power 12 VDC @ 1 A

Memory Standard: 5 MB (4 MB flash)

Weight:

Decor • 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg)

Rack-mount • 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg)

TiltScreen • 4.6 lbs. (2.1 kg)

VGA Input Resolutions:

640 x 400 (DOS)

640 x 480 (VGA) FF: 60 and 72 Hz

800 x 600 (SVGA) FF: 52, 60, and 72 Hz

1024 x 768 (XGA) FF: 60 and 70 Hz

Rear Panel Connectors:

AXlink • 4-pin AXlink data/power bus jack

RS-232 • DB9 male connector for PC data transmission or Microsoft

Video • RCA female connector (Color Video/Graphic AXT models only)

Graphics • 15-pin HD-15 (high-density) male connector (Color Graphic model only)

PWR • 2-pin 12 VDC power supply jack

Enclosure:

Decor Metal with black matte finish, screwed security overlay, CB-TP3 Backbox

TiltScreen Black plastic with matte finish

Rack-mount Metal with black matte finish, engraved overlay, low-profile Backbox

Character Support • Unicode character support

Included Accessories: • 4-pin AXlink data/power connector (41-0049)

Optional Accessories:

Decor • Up to 24 external pushbuttons

Rack-mount • Up to 24 external pushbuttons

TiltScreen • Install Kit (SA2010-01)

(The frame frequency [FF] calculations are based on monitor type and VGA settings.)

FF: 70 Hz

mouse control

• BNC female connector (Color Video/Graphic AXD and AXM models)

• 2-pin PWR connector (41-0021)

• Backbox (CB-TP3) (FG025-10)

4-pin AXlink data/power connector (41-0049) Tie wrap (45-0009) Cable tie holder (45-0009-01)

CG10 panels are capable of receiving a VGA signal. These VGA signals can be displayed on a touch panel as a background image and NOT within a video button. A Video signal can only be displayed within a Video WIndow Button. Refer to the G3 Firmware manual for more detailed information.

Cleaning the Touch Overlay

You should clean the touch screen overlay after each day’s use. Always use clean cotton cloths, and

a spray bottle of cleaning solution consisting of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water.

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Mounting the Touch Panel

The following paragraphs describe mounting the Decor and rack-mount touch panels. TiltScreen

touch panels can be placed on any flat surface.

Decor style panels with low-profile Backboxes

1. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 1.

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FIG. 1 AXD-CA10 and low profile Backbox cutout dimensions

2. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the touch panel’s faceplate and

remove the engraved overlay.

3. Place the touch panel into the cutout and mark the screw insert positions, as shown in FIG. 1.

4. Remove the touch panel and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded insert into

each hole.

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5. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and the

optional graphic/video wiring from the external RS-232 device connected to the source

equipment.

6. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring through the low-

profile Backbox.

7. Fasten the low-profile Backbox using the #6-32 machine screws supplied with the enclosure.

8. Attach the data and power wiring to the touch panel.

9. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Controller, RS-232

connector, and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. Before continuing,

disconnect all connections until panel installation is complete.

10. Fasten the touch panel and low-profile Backbox using the #6-32 machine screws supplied with

the enclosure panel.

11. Place the faceplate onto the bezel. You can also secure the faceplate to the bezel using the four

Phillips flathead security screws. Once attached to the faceplate, the security screws cannot be

replaced without removing the overlay.

12. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips located on the front of the panel; press the

engraved overlay onto the faceplate.

13. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232 wiring to the mouse (if used),

and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. The touch panel beeps on power-

up. Refer to the Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 8 for complete information.

Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (solid surface)

FIG. 2 shows an AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 UniMount Backbox for solid surfaces.

CB-TP3 Unimount

Backbox enclosure

Stud mounting holes

Knockout

Solid surface mounting flanges

AXD-CA10/PB faceplate

Engraved overlay

FIG. 2 AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 for solid surfaces

1. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 3.

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FIG. 3 Decor style (AXD) and CB-TP3 cutout dimensions (solid surfaces)

2. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the touch panel’s bezel and

remove the engraved overlay.

3. Lay the touch panel facedown on a soft cloth and remove the screws from the low-profile

Backbox; remove the Backbox and discard.

4. Place the CB-TP3 into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions, as shown in FIG. 3.

The CB-TP3 can also be mounted to wood or metal studs using the pre-drilled stud mounting holes.

5. Remove the CB-TP3 and drill eight holes (A and B) for the panel (FIG. 3). Then, place #6-32

threaded inserts (or screw anchors) into the four holes marked ‘B’ (FIG. 3).

6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and the

optional graphic/video wiring from the source equipment.

7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring.

8. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring through the CB-TP3

knockouts. Refer to the Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 8 for pinout descriptions.

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9. Fasten the CB-TP3 to the solid surface using the supplied mounting screws. The touch panel

must be installed with the release slot at the bottom.

10. Connect the AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring to the touch panel.

11. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Controller and the

optional video wiring to the video source. The panel beeps on power-up. Before continuing,

disconnect all connections until panel installation is complete.

12. Fasten the touch panel to the CB-TP3 using the #6-32 screws supplied with the panel.

13. Place the Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You can also secure the faceplate to the bezel

using the four Phillips flathead security screws.

14. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips; press the engraved overlay onto the

faceplate. Once attached to the faceplate, the security screws cannot be replaced without

removing the overlay.

15. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232 wiring to the mouse (if used),

and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. The touch panel will beep on

power-up.

Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard)

FIG. 4 shows the AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 Backbox for plasterboard.

CB-TP3 Unimount

Backbox enclosure

Expansion clips

FIG. 4 AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard)

Knockout

Plasterboard surface mounting flanges

AXD-CA10/PB faceplate

Engraved overlay

1. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 5.

2. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the touch panel's faceplate and

remove the engraved overlay.

3. Lay the touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth and remove the screws from the low-profile

Backbox. Remove the Backbox and discard.

4. Place the CB-TP3 into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions (FIG. 5).

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FIG. 5 Decor style (AXD) and CB-TP3 cutout dimensions for plasterboard

5. Remove the CB-TP3 and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded insert (or screw

anchor) into each hole.

6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and the

optional graphic/video wiring from the source equipment.

7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring as required.

8. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232 connector, and the optional graphic/video wiring

through the CB-TP3 knockouts. Refer to Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 8 for more

information.

9. Fasten the CB-TP3 to the plasterboard using the expansion screws supplied with the enclosure.

10. Connect the AXlink, RS-232, and the optional graphic/video wiring to the touch panel.

11. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Controller and the

optional video wiring to the video equipment. The panel beeps on power-up. Before

continuing, disconnect all connections until panel installation is complete.

12. Fasten the touch panel to the CB-TP3 with the #6-32 screws supplied with the panel.

13. Place the Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You can also secure the faceplate to the bezel

using the four Phillips flat-head security screws.

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14. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips; press the engraved overlay onto the

faceplate. Once attached to the faceplate, the security screws cannot be replaced without

removing the overlay.

15. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232 wiring to the mouse (if used),

and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. The touch panel beeps on power-

up.

Installing rack-mount panels (AXM-CA10/PB)

1. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring through the opening

in the equipment rack.

2. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, the RS-232, and optional

graphic/video wiring from the source equipment.

3. Insert the touch panel into the equipment rack. Line up the top-left and bottom-right screw

holes and start tightening the #6-32 screws. Then, tighten the bottom-left and top-right screws.

4. Connect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232, and optional graphic/video

wiring to the touch panel. Refer to the Wiring Guidelines table for pinout descriptions. The

touch panel beeps on power-up.

Wiring the Touch Panel

The touch panels use a 4-pin AXlink connector for power and data. If the distance between the

panel and Central Controller exceeds power consumption limits, you must connect an optional

12 VDC power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector.

Preparing captive wires

You need a wire stripper, soldering iron, and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the

captive wires.

Do not connect power to the touch panel until the wiring is complete. If you are using a 12 VDC power supply, apply power to the touch panel only after installation is complete.

1. Strip 0.25 inch of wire 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 subsection.

3. Turn the flat-blade screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector. Do not over-torque

the screws; doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector.

Wiring guidelines

The touch panels require 12 VDC power to operate properly. The touch panel can use either a

PSN2.8 (if the power is being supplied only to the touch panel) or a PSN6.5 power supply (if the

power is being routed through the touch panel to power another device). The Central Controller

supplies power via the AXlink cable or external 12 VDC power supply. The maximum wiring

distance between the Central Controller and touch panel is determined by power consumption,

supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The table below lists wire sizes and the

maximum lengths allowable between the touch panel and Central Controller.

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The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of 13.5 VDC

available at the Central Controller's power supply. Refer to the Specifications section on page 1 for

more information on power requirements.

Wiring Guidelines

Maximum Wiring Length

Wire Size Color Active Color Graphic Color Video

18 AWG 143.14 feet (43.63 m) 93.90 feet (28.62 m) 130.05 feet (39.64 m)

20 AWG 90.56 feet (27.60 m) 59.41 feet (18.11 m) 78.17 feet (23.83 m)

22 AWG 56.46 feet (17.21 m) 37.04 feet (11.29 m) 48.73 feet (14.85 m)

24 AWG 35.59 feet (10.85 m) 23.35 feet (7.12 m) 30.72 feet (9.36 m)

If you install the touch panel farther away from the control system than recommended in the Wiring

Guidelines table, connect an external 12 VDC power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector on the

touch panel.

Using the PSN connector for power

To use the 2-pin mini-Phoenix power supply jack for power transfer from the PSN power supply,

the incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN must be connected to the corresponding location

on the 2-pin AXlink connector (FIG. 6).

PWR +

GND -

To the panel

(terminal end)

FIG. 6 Power connector wiring diagram

To the PSN Power Supply (either a PSN2.8 or PSN6.5)

1. Insert the PWR and GND wires into the terminal end of the PSN 2-pin AXlink cable.

2. Tighten the clamp to secure the two wires.

3. Verify the connection of the other end to the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix on the PSN.

Using AXlink for data and power

Connect the Central Controller's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the touch panel for

data and 12 VDC power as shown in FIG. 7.

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To the touch panel

AXlinx/PWR connector

GND -

AXP/TX

AXM/RX

PWR +

Top view

FIG. 7 AXlink wiring diagram

To the external Central Controller

AXP/TX

GND -

AXM/RX

PWR +

Top v ie w

If you are using power from AXlink, disconnect the wiring from the Central Controller before wiring the touch panel.

Using AXlink for data with a +12 VDC power supply

To use the AXlink 4-pin connector for data communication with the Central Controller and power

transfer from a power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the power supply must be

connected to the AXlink cable connector going to the touch panel. FIG. 8 shows the external power

supply diagram.

To the touch panel

AXlinx/PWR connector

PWR (+)

GND (-)

GND -

AXP/TX

AXM/RX

PWR +

Top view

FIG. 8 AXlink and external 12 VDC power supply wiring diagram

Local +12 VDC power supply (coming from the PSN power supply)

To the external Central Controller

AXP/TX

GND -

AXM/RX

PWR +

To p v ie w

1. Unscrew the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of the power supply’s 2-pin cable.

2. Pair the GND wires from the power supply and the Central Controller AXlink connectors

together; insert them into the clamp position for GND on the touch panel AXlink connector.

3. Tighten the clamp and secure the two GND wires.

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Never connect both power wires from the power supply and Central Controller to the PWR terminal on the touch panel AXlink connector. Only the power supply’s PWR wire should be connected to the touch panel AXlink connector. If both sources are used to provide power to the touch panel, an electrical hazard is created and the threat of both equipment damage and injury is likely.

4. Place the PWR wire from the power supply into the open clamp position for PWR on the touch

panel AXlink connector.

Using the (DB9) RS-232 connector for mouse control or data

The dual-function (DB9) RS-232 connector supports most standard serial mouse control devices

and RS-232 communication protocols for PC data transmission.

The following table lists (DB9) RS-232 connector pinouts and FIG. 9 shows the (DB9) RS-232

connector and power supply wiring diagram.

(DB9) RS-232 Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Function

1 N/A Not used

2 RXD Receive data

3 TXD Transmit data

4 DTR Data terminal ready (not used)

5 GND Signal ground

6 DSR Data set ready (not used)

7 RTS Request to send (not used)

8 CTS Clear to send (not used)

9 N/A Not used

9 8

Female

5 4 3

2 1

Male

9 8

7 6

Use connector pins 2, 3, and 5 for data and ground. For some applications, you may need to strap

pins 7 (request to send) and 8 (clear to send) together, depending on the PC.

Power connector

+ (PWR)

- (GND)

5 (GND)

3 (TXD)

2 (RXD)

Touch panel

DB9 connector

FIG. 9 DB9 RS-232 connector and power supply wiring diagram

Male

12 VDC power supply

Optional 7 to 8-pin

connector

5 (GND)

3 (TXD) 2 (RXD)

Mouse or PC, DB9 connector

Female

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Using the VGA IN HD-15 (male) high-density connector

Connect the VGA source equipment’s HD-15 (female) connector to the VGA IN HD-15 (male)

high-density connector on the rear panel of the touch panel. The table below lists the VGA IN

HD-15 connector pinouts.

VGA IN HD-15 Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Function

1 Red Red signals

2 Green Green signals

3 Blue Blue signals

4 N/A Not used

5 GND Signal Ground

6 RAGND Red analog ground

7 GAGND Green analog ground

8 BAGND Blue analog ground

9 N/A Not used

10 SAGND Synchronization analog ground

11 N/A Not used

12 N/A Not used

13 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization signal

14 VSYNC Vertical synchronization signal

15 N/A Not used

VGA HD-15 (male)

connector

CG10 panels are capable of receiving a VGA signal. These VGA signals can be displayed on a touch panel as a background image and NOT within a video button. An RGB signal can only be displayed within a Video WIndow Button.

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Designing Touch Panel Pages

There are two ways to approach creating touch panel pages:

! TPDesign3 - Refer to the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program (Version 3. 16 or higher)

Instruction Manual for more information.

! On-board editor

This section describes the basics of using the on-board editor to create pages and buttons. For more

information, refer to the G3 Firmware Design and Reference instruction manual.

Buttons

Standard button types include rectangles and other geometric shapes you can create with the touch

panel editor. Buttons are set with attributes, meaning there is a response from the Central Controller

when you touch the button.

General buttons are part of the default touch panel program and cannot be changed. General buttons

create or revise pages and specify panel communication parameters. Button examples include

selection buttons, information buttons, adjustment buttons, and operation bars. The general button

categories are described in the table below.

Designing Touch Panel Pages

General Button Categories

Selection buttons Selection buttons appear on touch panel pages and set communica-

tion parameters.

Information buttons Information buttons contain serial numbers and firmware version

Adjustment buttons You can use the UP and DN buttons to set adjustment buttons. The

Keypad buttons The keypad button opens a keypad so you can enter a password or

Decision buttons Decision buttons appear when an operation has two options and

information. The properties of these buttons cannot be changed. These buttons have a dark fill and light text.

adjustment button example sets the baud rate for the connection from the touch panel to the computer.

value assignment. All keypad buttons are interactive except for the entry display.

requires verification before an action is performed.

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Designing Touch Panel Pages

General Button Categories (Cont.)

Status buttons Status buttons always have a dark fill with light letters and have no

Operation bars Operation bars appear in the place of the Editor bar, after selecting a

Touch to Continue buttons "Touch to Continue" buttons appear when an operation requires user

Joystick buttons Joysticks are vertical and horizontal direction controllers for use with

functionality except to display information.

button or page edit operation. The operation bar indicates which edit function is currently active. When an edit operation is selected, it remains active until you press EXIT.

acknowledgement.

pan and tilt camera controllers.

Bargraph buttons Bargraph buttons display a dynamic bargraph (vertical or horizontal).

An example is the battery level indicator button.

Activating Edit Mode

Before designing touch panel pages and buttons, you must activate Edit mode. Once activated, use

the

EDIT button to enter Edit mode. This mode has options to add and configure touch panels and

buttons. When powering up the touch panel, the first page is the Main page (see FIG. 10). Note that

the Edit button is not available initially. If you have a pre-programmed panel, you may not see the

Main Page.

FIG. 10 Main Page

To activate edit mode:

1. Press

2. Press

SETUP in the Main page to open the Setup page (FIG. 11).

PROTECTED SETUP to open the keypad.

3. Enter 1988 (default password) in the keypad and press

you press

ENTER after typing an incorrect password, you are immediately returned to the

previous page.

ENTER to open Protected Setup page. If

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FIG. 11 Setup page

4. Press EDITOR to enable Edit mode. The EDITOR button is highlighted in the Protected Setup

page when enabled, as shown in FIG. 12.

FIG. 12 Protected Setup page with the active EDITOR button

5. Press

6. Press

EXIT to close the Protected Setup page and return to the Setup page (now in Edit mode).

EXIT again to return to the Main page. The EDIT button appears at the top of the page

indicating Edit mode is active.

7. Press

EDIT to open the Edit bar. The BUTTON and PAG E options, in the Edit bar (FIG. 13), are

used to design and modify button and page settings.

FIG. 13 Main page with Edit bar

Edit bar

10.4" Touch Panels

Designing Touch Panel Pages

Setting the Device Base

Press the DEVICE BASE option, in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 12), to assign a base (starting)

device address to the touch panel.

1. Enter the base address for the touch panel. The base address range is from 1 - 255. Standard

device addresses begin at 128.

2. Press

ENTER to save the value.

Setting the Device Used

Use the DEVICE USED option in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 12) to assign a value for the

number of devices being controlled by the touch panel.

1. Press

DEVICE USED to open the keypad and enter the panel’s device number from 1 - 4. Each

device number supports up to 255 programmable channel codes. The multiple device settings

allow you to create up to four unique touch panel buttons and/or pages. This value is used to

determine the current device being used by the panel.

2. Enter the number of devices being used by the touch panel.

3. Press

ENTER to save the value.

Adding a Page

1. Press PAG E on the Edit bar to open the PA GE menu.

2. Press

3. Press

Setting the page color

ADD to open the keyboard and enter a name for the new page. Page names can be up to

20 characters.

EXIT CHANGE to save, close the keyboard, and go to the new page.

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

EDIT to open the Edit bar on the newly created page.

PAG E on the Edit bar to open the PAG E menu.

PAG E C OL O R to open the color palette.

4. Select a color from the palette; the page automatically changes to the new color.

CG10 panels are capable of receiving a VGA signal. These VGA signals can only be displayed on a touch panel as a background image and NOT within a video button. From the Edit bar, go to Page > Page Color > VGA Page. This sets the

background color to display the VGA signal. Refer to the G3 Firmware instruction manual for more detailed information.

Adding a Button

To add a button to the current page:

1. Press

2. Press

BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu.

ADD to open the ADD BUTTON operation bar. On the LCD screen, touch and drag to

create a button. The first touch point is the upper-left corner of the button.

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Designing Touch Panel Pages

A Video signal can only be displayed within a Video WIndow Button.

From the Edit bar, go to Button > Add. Touch the screen to size the button. Open Button > Properties and select Video Window from the Button Type section. Refer to the G3 Firmware instruction manual for more detailed information.

Resizing a button

1. Press

2. Press

BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu.

RESIZE. Then, touch any edge of the button and drag. Removing your finger from the

panel saves the button dimensions.

Defining On-Screen and External Button Properties

External pushbuttons are configured with features similar to on-screen buttons. Their functionality

can be set just as any other button on the touch panel.

Use the

button colors for channel on/off conditions, channel/variable text codes, and string/macro

assignments.

External button properties include only the button type, page flips, channel codes, and string/macro

assignments. Although the Border and Color sections of this page appear, they are of no use to

external pushbuttons since they do not appear on-screen.

To set button properties:

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press the new button to open the Button Properties page. This page lists the properties for the

4. Press

PROPERTIES option of the BUTTON menu in the Edit bar to set button borders, page flips,

BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu options.

PROPERTIES to open the PROPERTIES operation bar.

active button.

BUTTON TYPE; this opens the BUTTON TYPE menu.

10.4" Touch Panels

5. Choose a button type for the selected button to open the associated Button Properties page.

Each button type has its own Button Properties page with settings specific to the button.

6. Press

7. Select a border to set for the button and return to the Button Properties page. The

BORDER to open the BUTTON BORDER pages.

BORDER

button changes to show the selected border type.

Setting the channel code

The channel button sets the device and button channel codes.

Channel codes and variable text codes work the same for all button types, including joysticks, and bargraphs.

1. In the Button Properties page, press

DEV to open the keypad and set the touch panel’s device

number.

2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. The programming software uses device codes 1 - 4 to identify

the touch panel. Refer to the G3 Firmware Design and Reference instruction manual for more

information.

Designing Touch Panel Pages

If DEVICE USED is set to 4 and Base Device Number is 128, the Controller recognizes bus devices 128 - 131. The panel will not allow you to enter a device number greater than the DEVICE USED without first displaying a decision box asking if you accept the new selection or not.

3. Press ENTER to save the device number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties

page.

4. Press

CHAN to open the keypad and enter a channel value of 1 - 255. The source code uses the

channel code number to identify the button and its programmed operations. The channel code

for non-active buttons is 0.

5. Press

ENTER to save the channel number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties

page.

Setting the variable text code

The variable text buttons set the device and button channel codes for the buttons.

1. Press

DEV to open the keypad and set the device number.

2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. The source code uses device codes 1 - 4 to identify the touch

panel.

3. Press

4. Press

ENTER to save, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page.

CHAN to open a keypad and set the channel number.

5. Enter a channel value of 1 - 255 in the keypad. The source code uses the channel code number

to identify the button and its operations.

6. Press

ENTER to save the channel number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties

page.

Setting the page flip

1. Press the

YPE menu.

Page FLIP type button

FIG. 14 Page FLIP Type button

2. Select a Page Flip type. If you select

AGE button appears.

3. Press the

PAG E FL I P TYPE button (FIG. 14) in the Button Properties page to open the PAGE FLIP

FLIP PREVIOUS in the PAGE FLIP TYPE menu, the FLIP TO

FLIP TO PAGE button (FIG. 14) to open a list of all the saved touch panel pages. If the

desired page is not present in the menu, check to verify the page has been saved.

4. Select the target page for the page flip.

Flip to Page button

10.4" Touch Panels

Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions

1. Press any button to open the Button Properties page.

Designing Touch Panel Pages

2. Press

BORDER under CHANNEL OFF in the Button Properties page. The color palette appears.

Select a color to set as the border.

3. Press the

FILL button in the Button Properties page to open the palette. Select a color to set as

the fill.

4. Press the

5. Press

TEXT button to open the palette. Select a color to use for the text.

EXIT SAVE CHANGE in the Button Properties page to save the new button properties and

return to the current page.

Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button

1. Press

2. Press

BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu.

TEXT/IMAGE to add text to the button. The TEXT/IMAGE operation bar appears.

3. Press any button to open the Text/Image page.

4. Go through each option and set as desired:

! TEXT OFF and TEXT ON sets the text for the button's Off and On state.

! ICON OFF and ICON ON sets the icon for the button's Off and On state.

! BITMAP OFF and BITMAP ON sets the bitmap for the button's Off and On state.

! MAKE ON SAME AS OFF sets the On and Off properties the same.

You cannot create or edit buttons with Unicode fonts on the panel. Any use of the TEXT/IMAGE button to alter or create Unicode font supported buttons must be done in the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Design Program.

5. Press

EXIT SAVE CHANGE to close the Text/Image page and return to the Main page.

Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts

TPDesign3 allows you to download bitmaps, icons, and fonts into your touch panel from an

existing touch panel program. Touch Panel programs are created in the TPDesign3 software

program. Refer to the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for more information.

Use the Download to Panel button to download a project file.

To download bitmaps, icons and/or fonts from an existing TPDesign3 project file:

1. Launch the TPDesign3 software program and open a project file that contains the desired

bitmaps, icons, and fonts.

2. Select File from the menu bar to open the File menu.

3. In the File menu, click on Download to Panel, this opens the Download to Panel dialog box.

4. Click on the Comm Settings tab to set the communications port, baud rate, and other

communication settings.

5. Then, click the Actions tab to set the communication mode and select which elements of the

project file you want to download to the touch panel.

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Designing Touch Panel Pages

6. In the What To Send area, select one or more of the available options (All Bitmaps, All Icons,

All Fonts).

7. Select the mode of communication with the touch panel (RS-232 and AXlink). Confirm that

the correct panel is selected by verifying the ID values with the Base Address assigned to the

touch panel in the Protected Setup page.

8. After clicking Connect, the Available Panels list appears in the Available Panels field. Click

Begin to start downloading the project file into the panel.

9. After completing the download, the bitmaps, icons and fonts that were downloaded are now

accessible via the BITMAPS, ICONS and FONTS menus.

Creating a Bargraph and Joystick

Bargraphs are level monitors and adjustable level controls. These levels can be configured to

monitor and adjust audio outputs and lighting levels.

Joysticks are vertical and horizontal direction controllers you can use for camera for pan and tilt

control. Before starting, make sure to connect the touch panel to your Controller; otherwise, the

joystick will not work properly.

Adding a bargraph or joystick button

Create a new button using the Add operation bar in the

1. Press

2. Press

BUTTON in the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu.

PROPERTIES in the BUTTON menu to open the PROPERTIES operation bar.

BUTTON menu.

3. Press any button to open the Button Properties page.

4. Press

BUTTON TYPE to open the BUTTON TYPE menus. Choose a button type to open its

Button Properties page.

Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties

Use the Button Properties page to set channel, level, and button colors. Refer to the Setting the

variable text code section on page 20 and the Setting the channel code section on page 19 for

further information. Refer to the Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions section on

page 21 for more information on colors for channel-off conditions.

Setting the level code

Level buttons set the device and number codes for the touch panel.

Joysticks use two level numbers. The first is for the X-axis and the second for the Yaxis. You only need to specify the first level.

1. Press

DEV to open a keypad and set the device number.

2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. The programming software uses device codes

1 - 4 to identify the touch panel.

3. Press

ENTER to save the level device number, close the keypad, and return to the Button

Properties page.

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Designing Touch Panel Pages

4. Press NUM to open a keypad and set the level number assigned to the device.

5. Enter a number 1 – 8. Each device can have from 1 – 8 levels except joysticks, where the range

is 1 – 7.

6. Press

ENTER to save, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page.

10.4" Touch Panels

Designing Touch Panel Pages

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

You can program the touch panel to perform a wide variety of operations using AXCESS

Send_Commands and variable text commands. Use the commands described in this section to

program the touch panel. Refer to the AXCESS Programming Language instruction manual for

complete information.

Serial Commands

Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator Mode. These commands are case

insensitive.

Serial Commands

?PAR

Returns panel parameters to the PC terminal.

$SC

Sends a serial port send_command within a panel, as if sent from Axcess.

CALIBRATE

Starts touch panel calibration.

CHECK CAL

Enters the calibration test mode.

Programming

Panel parameters include: firmware version, device number, mouse type, output resolution, number of devices, cursor enable, brightness, and contrast (always=0).

Syntax:

"?PAR"

Example:

?PAR

Requests the information.

Syntax:

"$SC <device offset>,"’<send_command>,<variable text #>,<data>’""

Var iables :

device offset = Device number

variable text # = The variable text number value on the touch panel.

Example:

$SC 1,"’@TXT’,2,’TEXT’"

The string is sends the command to put text on a button with a variable text value of 2. It is crucial that all the correct ’ and " be used with no spaces after the commas.

Example:

$SC 1,"’SLEEP’"

Sets a touch panel to sleep.

Syntax:

"CALIBRATE"

Example:

CALIBRATE

Starts the calibration sequence mode on the touch panel.

Syntax:

"CHECK CAL"

Example:

CHECK CAL

Begins the calibration check mode on the touch panel.

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

Serial Commands (Cont.)

ECHO ON

Turns On character echo.

ECHO OFF

Turns Off character echo.

GET CAL

Gets the calibration variables.

HELLO

Verifies that serial communication is working properly.

MOUSE

Sets the serial interface type.

RESET

Cycles power on the touch panel.

Syntax:

"ECHO ON"

Example:

ECHO ON

The character echo is sent back to the computer.

Syntax:

"ECHO OFF"

Example:

ECHO OFF

The character echo is not sent back to the computer.

Syntax:

"GET CAL"

Example:

GET CAL

Gets the calibration variables on the touch panel.

Syntax:

"HELLO"

Example:

HELLO

If the communication is active and working, the response is "How are you doing?".

Syntax:

MOUSE <mouse type>

Var iables :

mouse type =

00: Mouse cursor Off

01: Microsoft

8000: Touch Output to Serial Port 8000 (Elo IntelliTouch)

Example:

MOUSE 01

Turns on Microsoft® compatible serial mouse. Refer to the @MOU section on page 40 for the chart describing the BIT information and definitions.

Syntax:

"RESET"

Example:

RESET

Cycles the power on the touch panel. Once the firmware is downloaded, send this command to recycle power to the panel. This command prevents the user from having to physically re-cycling power on the unit.

serial mouse/cursor On

10.4" Touch Panels

Serial Commands (Cont.)

SET CAL

Sets the calibration variables.

SETUP

Puts the touch panel on the Setup Page.

VER

Restores the current version.

WORKING?

Verifies the communication between the touch panel and the Terminal Emulator.

ZAP!

Clears all memory.

Syntax:

“SET CAL <X Multiplier> <X Offset> <Y Multiplier> <Y Offset>"

Example:

SET CAL 2F 3A 2B 62

Sets the calibration values on the touch panel.

Syntax:

"SETUP"

Example:

SETUP

Flips the touch panel to the Setup page.

Syntax:

"VER"

Example:

VER

Returns the current version of the main firmware.

Syntax:

"WORKING?"

Example:

WORKING?

Response:

$SC 1,"’CPAGE72-Main Page’"

Responding touch panel turns its Main page the color white. This command verifies serial communication. The 10.4" panel must have a page named Main Page for this command to work properly.

Syntax:

"ZAP!"

Example:

ZAP!

Clears all memory and erases all buttons, pages, drawings, and symbols.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Only use the ZAP! command to erase the saved data in the touch panel; data cannot be recovered after it is erased.

Programming

System Send_Commands

System Send_Commands are stored in the Controller and direct the touch panel to perform various

operations.

System Send_Commands

$SP

Sends data out the serial port with trailing CR and LF.

ABEEP

Outputs one panel beep even if the beep value is set to 0 in the Setup page.

ADBEEP

Outputs a double beep even if the double beep value is set to 0 in the Setup page.

AKEYB

Opens the touch panel keyboard and initializes the text string entry.

AKEYP

Opens the touch panel keypad and initializes the number string entry.

AKEYR

Closes/opens the touch panel keyboard/pad.

Translates the ¦ and translates it as a carriage return to the next line.

Syntax:

"’$SP "<data>"’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’$SP "CALIBRATE"’"

Sends the Calibrate command to another panel through the Serial Port. It is crucial that all the correct ’ and " be used with no spaces after the commas.

Syntax:

"’ABEEP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’ABEEP’"

Beeps the panel.

Syntax:

"’ADBEEP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’ADBEEP’"

Double beeps the panel.

The keyboard string is set to null during power-up and stored until power-down.

Syntax:

"’AKEYB-<text string>’"

Var iable:

text string = 0 - 59 characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’AKEYB-TOUCH HERE’"

Opens the touch panel keyboard with TOUCH HERE in the display.

The keyboard string is set to null during power-up and stored until power-down.

Syntax:

"’AKEYP-<number string>’"

Var iable:

number string = 0 - 9999

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’AKEYP-1988’"

Opens the touch panel keypad with 1988 in the display.

Syntax:

"’AKEYR’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’AKEYR’"

Closes the keyboard/keypad opened using the ’AKEYB’, ’AKEYP’, or ’PKEYP’ commands.

10.4" Touch Panels

System Send_Commands (Cont.)

BAUD

Sets the program port baud rate.

BEEP

Gives an output of one beep.

BRIT

Adjusts brightness of display.

CALIBRATE

Starts the touch panel calibration sequence.

CLOCK

Sets the time and date.

CURSOR

Turns the cursor display On or Off if the touch device has a cursor.

The baud rate can also be set in the Protected Setup page’s BAUD level indicator.

Syntax:

"’BAUD <baud rate>’"

Var iable:

baud rate = 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, and 300

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BAUD 38400’"

Sets the Baud rate to 38400.

This beep command sounds one tone for a time length of 50 milliseconds.

Syntax:

"’BEEP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BEEP’"

Activates one beep tone. Beeps the panel if the Beep button is not set to 0. The BEEP command does not disable the beep after a QBEEP command.

Syntax:

"’BRIT-<level>’"

Var iable:

level = 1 - 8 (1 = minimum; 8 = maximum)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BRIT-8’"

Sets to highest brightness level.

Syntax:

"’CALIBRATE’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CALIBRATE’"

Starts the calibration operation on the touch panel.

Syntax:

"’CLOCK <mm-dd-yy> <hh:mm:ss>’"

Var iables :

mm = 01 - 12, dd = 01 - 31, yy = 00 - 99

hh = 00 - 23, mm = 00 - 59, ss = 00 - 59

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CLOCK 02-08-98 19:16:00’"

Sets the touch panel’s date to February 8, 1998, and time to 7:16 p.m.

Syntax:

"’CURSOR <OFF/ON>’"

Var iables :

Off = 0 and On = 1

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CURSOR 0’"

Turns the cursor display Off.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

System Send_Commands (Cont.)

DBEEP

Gives a double beep output.

ILEV

Inverts the joystick axis.

MOUSE

Turns on the Microsoft Serial Mouse.

PAG E

Flips to a page with a specified page name.

PKEYP

Displays asterisks (*) for keypad entries.

This command only works if the Double Beep value in the Protected Setup page is set to On.

Syntax:

"’DBEEP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’DBEEP’"

Double beeps the panel.

Syntax:

"’ILEV <joystick axis to invert>’"

Var iables :

joystick axis to invert =

0 : Normal G3 joystick (origin: top left)

1 : Invert horizontal axis (origin: top right)

2 : Invert vertical axis (origin: bottom left)

3 : Invert both axes (origin: bottom right)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’ILEV 3’"

Inverts the joystick axis to move the origin to another corner.

Syntax:

MOUSE <mouse type>

Var iables :

mouse type =

00: Mouse cursor Off

01: Microsoft

8000: Touch Output to Serial Port 8000 (Elo IntelliTouch)

Example:

serial mouse/cursor On

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’MOUSE 01’"

Turns on Microsoft® compatible serial mouse. Refer to the @MOU section on page 40 for the chart describing the BIT information and definitions.

Syntax:

"’PAGE-<page name>’"

Var iable:

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’PAGE-MAIN PAGE’"

Flips the touch panel to the page named MAIN PAGE.

Syntax:

"’PKEYP-<number string>’"

Var iable:

number string = 0 - 9999

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’PKEYP-1988’"

Displays the touch panel keypad with **** instead of 1988.

10.4" Touch Panels

System Send_Commands (Cont.)

PPOF

Closes a specific popup page.

PPON

Opens a specific popup page.

QBEEP

Stops all beeps.

RESET

Clears panel status (same as power up). Saved data is not cleared.

SETUP

Goes to the Setup page.

SLEEP

Forces the touch panel to screen saver mode.

Syntax:

"’PPOF-<page name>’"

Var iable:

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’PPOF-Popup Page 1’"

Closes Popup Page 1.

Syntax:

"’PPON-<page name>’"

Var iable:

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’PPON-Popup Page 1’"

Opens Popup Page 1.

Syntax:

"’QBEEP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’QBEEP’"

Stops all beeps, including "’ABEEP’", "’ADBEEP’", and AXlink beeps.

Syntax:

"’RESET’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’RESET’"

Resets the touch panel.

Syntax:

"’SETUP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SETUP’"

Flips the touch panel to the Setup page.

Syntax:

"’SLEEP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SLEEP’"

Activates the screen saver mode on the touch panel.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

System Send_Commands (Cont.)

TPAGEON

Activates page tracking.

Syntax:

"’TPAGEON’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,’TPAGEON’

DEFINE_DEVICE TP1 = 128 (*AMX Touch Panel*) TP2 = 129 (*AMX Touch Panel*)

DEFINE_VARIABLE TP1_BUFFER[100] (*Buffer for TP1*) TP2_BUFFER[100] (*Buffer for TP2*) TRASH[50] (*For Parsing Above*)

DEFINE_START CREATE_BUFFER TP1,TP1_BUFFER CREATE_BUFFER TP2,TP2_BUFFER SEND_COMMAND TP1,'TPAGEON' SEND_COMMAND TP2,'TPAGEON'

DEFINE_PROGRAM (* PAGE TRACKING ROUTINE *) IF(LENGTH_STRING(TP1_BUFFER)) { IF(FIND_STRING(TP1_BUFFER,'PAGE-',1)) { TRASH=REMOVE_STRING(TP1_BUFFER,'PAGE-',1) SEND_COMMAND TP2,"'PAGE-',TP1_BUFFER" CLEAR_BUFFER TP1_BUFFER } IF((FIND_STRING(TP1_BUFFER,'PPON-',1)) OR(FIND_STRING(TP1_BUFFER, 'PPOF-',1))) { SEND_COMMAND TP2,TP1_BUFFER CLEAR_BUFFER TP1_BUFFER } }

IF(LENGTH_STRING(TP2_BUFFER)) { IF(FIND_STRING(TP2_BUFFER,'PAGE-',1)) { TRASH=REMOVE_STRING(TP2_BUFFER,'PAGE-',1) SEND_COMMAND TP1,"'PAGE-',TP2_BUFFER" CLEAR_BUFFER TP2_BUFFER } IF((FIND_STRING(TP1_BUFFER,'PPON-',1)) OR (FIND_STRING(TP1_BUFFER,'PPOF-',1))) { SEND_COMMAND TP1,TP2_BUFFER CLEAR_BUFFER TP2_BUFFER }

}

(* The command string is sent to the Controller in the ’PAGE-(page name)’ or ’PPON/ PPOF-(page name)’ format. The string is captured in the buffer for one panel and sent to the other panel. If panels are combined using the DEFINE_COMBINE statement, the routine needs to be written only once, and the command is sent back to the same panel. *) (* END OF PAGE TRACKING ROUTINE *)

10.4" Touch Panels

System Send_Commands (Cont.)

TPAGEOFF

Deactivates page tracking.

WAKE

Deactivates screen-saver mode and resets the sleep timer.

XMRT

Sets the new network communication retry value for the panel and SoftROM.

XMTO

Sets the new network communication delay for the panel and SoftROM.

ZAP!

Clears all memory; erases buttons, pages, drawings, and symbols.

Syntax:

"’TPAGEOFF’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’TPAGEOFF’"

Deactivates the page tracking option.

Syntax:

"’WAKE’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’WAKE’"

Deactivates the touch panel screen-saver mode and resets the sleep timer.

Syntax:

"’XMRT <number>’"

Var iable:

number = 1 - 15 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’XMRT 9’"

Sets the XMODEM wait for character retries to 9.

Syntax:

"’XMTO <number>’"

Var iable:

number = 4 - 30 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’XMTO 5’"

Sets the new XMODEM character delay time to 5 seconds.

Syntax:

"’ZAP!’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’ZAP!’"

Clears all memory and erases all buttons, pages, drawings, and symbols.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Only use the ZAP! command to erase all the saved data in the touch panel; data cannot be recovered after it is erased.

Video Send_Commands

Video Send_Commands direct the touch panel to perform various video specific operations.

Video Send_Commands

@VBR

Sets the video signal brightness.

Syntax:

"’@VBR <ASCII setting for Brightness>’"

Var iables :

ASCII brightness setting = 0 (min) - 255 (max)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VBR 128’"

Sets the video brightness to 128.

Programming

Video Send_Commands (Cont.)

@VBW

Sets the video to black/white or color.

@VCT

Sets the video contrast.

@VDD

Sets the video setting for autodetection or manual detection of the video standard.

@VFF

Video Fast Forward Mode Alogrithm.

@VHU

Sets video hue.

Syntax:

"’@VBW <ASCII setting for Black/White input>’"

Var iables :

Black/White input setting = 0: Color

1: Black and White

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VBW 1’"

Sets the video output to black and white.

Syntax:

"’@VCT <ASCII setting for Contrast>’"

Var iables :

ASCII contrast setting = 0 (min) - 255 (max)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VCT 128’"

Sets the video contrast to 128.

Syntax:

"’@VDD <ASCII settings for video detection>’"

Var iables :

ASCII detection settings = 1: Auto-detect video input

2: Manual set NTSC

3: Manual set PAL

4: Manual set SECAM

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VDD 3’"

Detects only PAL.

The algorithm creates independent vertical sync 60 Hz/50 Hz (NTSC/PAL or SECAM) timing, ignoring the sync from the VCR. During fast forward on many VCRs, the vertical sync timing increases by 8 Hz, thus, causing the video pictures to freeze on our digital hardware.

Syntax:

"’@VFF <ASCII video fast forward settings>’"

Var iables :

ASCII video settings = 0: Normal

1: On

2: Off (required for Tanberg’s non-interlacing equipment)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VFF 2"

Turns the algorithm Off.

Syntax:

"’@VHU <ASCII setting for Hue>’"

Var iables :

ASCII hue setting = 0 (min) - 255 (max)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VHU 128’"

Sets video hue to 128.

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Programming

Video Send_Commands (Cont.)

@VSD

Resets video default settings.

@VST

Sets the video saturation.

Resets the following video attributes to their default settings:

Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Interlace

Syntax:

"’@VSD’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VSD’"

Resets the video defaults.

Syntax:

"’@VST <ASCII setting for Saturation>’"

Var iables :

ASCII saturation setting = 0 (min) - 255 (max)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@VST 128’"

Sets video saturation to 128.

VGA Send_Commands

VGA Send_Commands are stored in the Controller and direct the touch panel to perform various

VGA operations.

VGA Send_Commands

VGBC

Sets the blue VGA signal intensity (brightness).

VGCK

Sets the VGA sherpness.

VGCP

Sets the VGA signal sampling to optimize the picture quality.

Syntax:

"’VGBC-<ASCII setting for blue intensity>’"

Var iable:

ASCII blue intensity setting = 0 - 67

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGBC-67’"

Sets the blue VGA signal intensity to 67 (maximum).

Syntax:

"’VGCK-<ASCII setting for sharpness>’"

Var iable:

ASCII red intensity setting = 0 - 255

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGCK-255’"

Sets the VGA sharpness to 255 (maximum).

Syntax:

"’VGCP-<ASCII setting for signal sampling>’"

Var iable:

AXCII signal sampling setting = 0 - 31

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGCP-31’"

Sets the VGA signal sampling to 31.

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

VGA Send_Commands (Cont.)

VGGC

Sets the green VGA signal intensity (brightness).

VGHP

Moves the VGA display horizontally to the right or left.

VGRC

Sets the red VGA signal intensity (brightness).

VGSD

Resets default settings of colors, position, and tracking.

VGST

Sets the VGA Synchronization Threshold value.

VGSZ

Sets the VGA Synchronization Impedence value.

Syntax:

"’VGGC-<ASCII setting for green intensity>’"

Var iable:

ASCII green intensity setting = 0 - 67

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGGC-0’"

Sets the green VGA signal intensity to 0 (minimum).

Syntax:

"’VGHP-<ASCII setting right or left horizontal position>’"

Var iable:

ASCII horizontal position setting = 0 - 31

Examples:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGHP-15’"

Centers the VGA display horizontally.

Syntax:

"’VGRC-<ASCII setting for red intensity>’"

Var iable:

ASCII red intensity setting = 0 - 67

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGRC-0’"

Sets the red VGA signal intensity to 0 (minimum).

Syntax:

"’VGSD’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGSD’"

Resets VGA defaults.

Syntax:

"’VGST - <ASCII setting for VGA threshold>’"

Var iable:

ASCII setting: 0 = Analog

1 = TTL

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGST-0’"

Sets the VGA threshold to Analog.

Syntax:

"’VGSZ - <ASCII setting for VGA imepedence>’"

Var iable:

ASCII setting: 0 = 330 Ohms

1 = 75 Ohms

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGSZ-0’"

Sets the VGA impedence to 330 Ohms.

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

VGA Send_Commands (Cont.)

VGVP

Moves the VGA display vertically up or down.

Syntax:

"’VGVP-<ASCII setting for vertical position>’"

Var iable:

ASCII vertical position setting = 0 - 15

Examples:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’VGVP-10’"

Centers the VGA display vertically.

Programming Numbers

The following information provides the programming numbers for colors, fonts, and borders

Colors can be used to set the colors on buttons, sliders, gauges, and pages. The lowest color number

represents the lightest color-specific display; the highest number represents the darkest display. For

example, 0 represents light red, and 5 is dark red.

Colors and Programming Numbers

Color No. Color No.

Red 0 - 5 Purple 54 - 59

Orange 6 - 11 Magenta 60 - 65

Yellow 12 - 17 Pink 66 - 71

Lime 18 - 23 White 72 - 77

Green 24 - 29 Light Gray 78 - 83

Aqua 30 - 35 Dark Gray 84 - 86

Cyan 36 - 41 Black 87

Royal 42 - 47 Transparent 255

Blue 48 - 53

Font styles can be used to program the text fonts on buttons, sliders, gauges, and pages. The

programming numbers are assigned consecutively when downloaded to the touch panel.

Font Styles and Programming Numbers

No. Font styles No. Font styles

1 Extra small 5 Extra large

2 Small 6 Hollow medium

3 Medium 8 Hollow extra large

4 Large 32 - 255 Variable fonts

You must import variable text fonts into a TPDesign3 project file, and download the project file containing the fonts to the touch panel. The variable fonts are programming numbers assigned by the touch panel during the download process.

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Border styles can be used to program borders on buttons, sliders, and gauges.

Border Styles and Programming Numbers

No. Border styles No. Border styles

0 No border 11 Double shadow

1 No border special 20 3-dimensional rectangle 1

2 Single line 21 3-dimensional rectangle 2

3 Double line 22 3-dimensional round 1

4 Triple line 23 3-dimensional round 2

5 Single rounded 24 3-dimensional neon 1

6 Double rounded 25 3-dimensional neon 2

7 Single raised 26 3-dimensional neon blue

8 Double raised 27 3-dimensional neon green

9 Triple raised 40 Single diamond

10 Double-line two single 41 Double diamond

Shorthand Send_Commands

The table below lists the shorthand Send_Commands you can use with touch panels. The shorthand

command data is 1-byte, non-ASCII format except for pages, passwords, text, and bitmap names.

Shorthand Send_Commands

@CBF

Sets the OFF feedback border color to the specified color.

@CBN

Sets the ON feedback border color to the specified color.

This works only if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CBF’,<variable text address>,<color_number>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CBF’,1,0"

Sets the OFF feedback border color to Red for the variable text button 1.

This works only if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CBN’,<variable text address>,<color_number>

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CBN’,2,78"

Sets the ON feedback border color to Gray for variable text button 2.

10.4" Touch Panels

Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.)

@CFF

Sets the OFF feedback fill color to the specified color.

@CFN

Sets the ON feedback fill color to the specified color.

@CPG

Sets the page with specified page name background color to the specified color.

@CPP

Sets the page with specified page name background color to the specified color.

@CTF

Sets the OFF feedback text color to the specified color.

This only works if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CFF’,<variable text address>,<color_number>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CFF’,1,72"

Sets the OFF feedback fill color to White for variable text button 1.

This only works if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CFN’,<variable text address>,<color_number>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CFN’,1,30"

Sets the ON feedback fill color to Aqua for variable text button 1.

This only works if the new background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CPG’,<color_number>,’<page name>’"

Var iables :

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

page name = 1 – 50 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CPG’,87,’Main Page’"

Sets the page title to Main Page, and the color to Black.

This only works if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CPP’,<color_number>,’<pop-up page name>’"

Var iables :

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

pop-up page name = 1 – 50 ASCII characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CPP’,54,’Audio Page’"

Sets the popup page title to Audio Page, and the color to Purple.

This only works if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CTF’,<variable text address>,<color_number>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 – 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CTF’,1,48"

Sets the OFF feedback text color to Blue for variable text button 1.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.)

@CTN

Sets the ON feedback text color to the specified color.

@IDF

The touch panel returns its MS-DOS file name in a string.

@IDP

Queries the touch panel to return a string with the TPDesign3 project name.

@MOU

Sets the serial touch interface type.

@PPA

Removes all popup pages from a specified page.

This only works if the specified background color is not the same as the current color.

Syntax:

"’@CTN’,<variable text address>,<color_number>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 – 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CTN’,1,72"

Sets the ON feedback text color to White for variable text button 1.

Syntax:

"’@IDF’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@IDF’"

The touch panel returns its MS-DOS file name in a string.

Syntax:

"’@IDP’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@IDP’"

The touch panel returns a string containing the TPDesign3 project name.

When changing the serial touch device, you must connect the hardware before setting the device type.

Syntax:

"’@MOU <touch_type>’"

Var iables :

touch type =

00: Mouse cursor Off

01: Microsoft

8000: Touch Output to Serial Port 8000 (Elo IntelliTouch)

Example:

serial mouse/cursor On

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@MOU 00’"

Turns Off the mouse interface.

If no page is specified, the active page is used.

Syntax:

"’@PPA-<page name>’"

Var iable:

page name = target touch panel page name

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@PPA-Main Page’"

If there were several popup pages on ’Main Page’ that are active, sending the previous command would remove them all from that page.

10.4" Touch Panels

Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.)

@PPF

Deactivates a popup page on a touch panel page.

@PPK

Deactivates a popup page on all touch panel pages.

@PPN

Activates a popup page on a touch panel page.

@PPX

Removes all panel popup pages.

If a page name is empty, the current page is used. If a pop-up page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated.

Syntax:

"’@PPF-<popup page name>;<page name>’"

Var iables :

popup page name = target popup page name

page name = target touch panel page name

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’PPF-Laser Disc 2 Transport Control; Laser Disc Control Page’"

Deactivates the Laser Disc 2 Transport Control popup page on the Laser Disc Control Page. If a page name is empty, the current page is used. If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated.

If a pop-up page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated.

Syntax:

"’@PPK-<popup page name>’"

Var iable:

popup page name = target popup page name

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@PPK-Laser Disc 2 Transport Control’"

Deactivates the Laser Disc 2 Transport Control popup page on all touch panel pages.

If a page name is empty the current page is used.

Syntax:

"’@PPN-<popup page name>;<page name>’"

Var iables :

popup page name = popup page name

page name = page name

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@PPN-Laser Disc 2 Transport Control; Laser Disc Control Page’"

Activates the Laser Disc 2 Transport Control popup page on the Laser Disc Control Page.

The group that needs to be turned Off must contain the given popup page.

Syntax:

"’@PPX-<popup page>’"

Var iable:

popup page = popup page name

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@PPX’"

Closes all popup pages from all of the pages in the panel.

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10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.)

@PWD

Sets the password for the Page Flip on the touch panel.

@RDW

Redraws the current screen.

@SSL

Changes the Sleep string sent to the Controller when the touch panel activates sleep mode.

@SST

Changes the Startup string sent to the Central Controller when the touch panel powers up.

@SWK

Changes the Wakeup string sent to the Controller when the touch panel is activated.

Syntax:

"’@PWD-<page flip password>’"

Var iable:

page flip password = 0 - 9999

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@PWD-1988’"

Sets the page flip password to 1988.

Syntax:

"’@RDW’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@RDW’"

Sends a message to the touch panel to redraw the screen.

Syntax:

"’@SSL-<string>’"

Var iable:

string = alphanumeric characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@SSL-Touch Panel Deactivated’"

Sends Touch Panel Deactivated to the Controller.

Syntax:

"’@SST-<string>’"

Var iable:

string = alphanumeric characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@SST-Touch Panel Power On’"

Sends touch panel Power On to the Central Controller when the touch panel powers up.

Syntax:

"’@SWK-<string>’"

Var iable:

string = alphanumeric characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@SWK-Touch Panel Activated’"

Sends Touch Panel Activated to the Central Controller.

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

Color Send_Commands

Use the color Send_Commands to set the colors for text, buttons, and pages. Use the same

command for setting gray scale values only change the color number value to reflect the gray scale

(72-86) value.

Color Send_Commands

CALL

Sets the colors for a variable text button.

CBOFF

Sets the OFF feedback border color to the specified color.

CBON

Sets the ON feedback border color to the specified color.

You must use the variable text assignments to change button colors (see the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37).

Syntax:

"’CALL<variable text address>-<data>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

data = 6 color number series for:

FILL COLOR ON

FILL COLOR OFF

BORDER COLOR ON

BORDER COLOR OFF

TEXT COLOR ON

TEXT COLOR OFF

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CALL1-1 3 0 0 72 74’"

Sets variable text button 1 to:

FILL COLOR ON = Red one shade from brightest

FILL COLOR OFF = Red three shades from brightest

BORDER COLOR ON = Red brightest

BORDER COLOR OFF = Red brightest

TEXT COLOR ON = White brightest

TEXT COLOR OFF = White two shades from brightest

Syntax:

"’CBOFF<variable text address>-<color_number>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CBOFF1-72’"

Sets the OFF feedback border color to White for the variable text button 1.

Syntax:

"’CBON<variable text address>-<color_number>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CBON1-87’"

Sets the ON feedback border color to Black for variable text button 1.

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Programming

Color Send_Commands (Cont.)

CFOFF

Sets the OFF feedback fill color to the specified color.

CFON

Sets the ON feedback fill color to the specified color.

CPAGE

Sets the background page color to the specified color.

CTOFF

Sets the OFF feedback text color to the specified color.

CTON

Sets the ON feedback text color to the specified color.

Syntax:

"’CFOFF<variable text address>-<color_number>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CFOFF1-72’"

Sets the OFF feedback fill color to White for variable text button 1.

Syntax:

"’CFON<variable text address>-<color_number>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CFON1-87’"

Sets the ON feedback fill color to Black for variable text button 1.

Syntax:

"’CPAGE<color_number>-<page name>’"

Var iables :

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters (page names are case sensitive.)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CPAGE255-MAIN PAGE’"

Sets the background color on the MAIN PAGE to Transparent.

Syntax:

"’CTOFF<variable text address>-<color_number>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CTOFF1-87’"

Sets the OFF feedback text color to Black for variable text button 1.

Syntax:

"’CTON<variable text address>-<color_number>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CTON1-72’"

Sets the ON feedback text color to White for variable text button 1.

10.4" Touch Panels

Variable Text Send_Commands

Use variable text Send_Commands to set the borders, fonts, and text.

Variable Text Send_Commands

Sets a specific button to On or Off.

BTOF

Sets a specific button's active state to Off.

BTON

Sets a specific button's active state to On.

Sets the border, font, and text in one command.

Shorthand version of ’FONT’ command.

Syntax:

"’!B’,<variable text address>,<ON/OFF>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

ON = 0

OFF = 1

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!B’,128,1"

Sets button 128 Off.

Syntax:

"’BTOF<variable text address>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BTOF255’"

Sets the state for button 255 to Off.

Syntax:

"’BTON<variable text address>’"

Var iable:

variable text address = 1 - 255

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BTON128’"

Sets the state for button 128 to On.

Syntax:

"’!C’,<variable text address>,<border style>,<font size>,’<new button text>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

border style = See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 38.

font size = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

new button text = Enter button text to appear on button.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!C’,1,6,6,’VCR PLAY’"

Sets the variable text button one title to VCR PLAY using a hollow medium font, and changes the border attribute to double rounded.

Syntax:

"’!F’,<variable text address>,’<font size>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

font size = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!F’,1,’6’"

Changes variable text button one font to hollow medium.

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10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

Variable Text Send_Commands (Cont.)

FONT

Changes the font size (or style) of the text in a specific button.

Shorthand version of 'ICON' command.

ICON

Changes the border style of a specific button.

Shorthand version of 'TEXT' command.

TEXT

Enters text on a button.

Syntax:

"’FONT<variable text address>-<font size>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

font size = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’FONT1-6’"

Changes variable text button one font to hollow medium.

Syntax:

"’!I’,<variable text address>,’<border style>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

border style = See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 38.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!I’,1,’6’"

Changes the variable text button one border style to double rounded.

Syntax:

"’ICON<variable text address>-<border style>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

border style = See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 38.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’ICON25-6’"

Changes the variable text button 25 border style to double-rounded.

Syntax:

"’!T’,<variable text address>,’<new button text>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

new button text = 1 - 60 characters

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!T’,1,’VCR PLAY’"

Changes the variable text button one title to VCR PLAY.

Use the | character to display text on multiple lines.

Syntax:

"’TEXT<variable text address>-<new button text>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

new button text = Enter button text to appear on button.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’TEXT2-VCR|PLAY’"

Sets the VCR and PLAY text on variable button 2. The | character places VCR above PLAY on the button.

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Programming

Shorthand Variable Text Commands

The table below lists the shorthand variable text commands you can use with the touch panel. The

shorthand command data is one-byte, non-ASCII format except for pages, passwords, text, and

bitmap names.

Shorthand Variable Text Commands

@BMF

Sets multiple attributes to a button, slider, or gauge. Allows buttons to be moved and re-sized.

This command allows you to program up to 12 attributes on one command line.

Syntax:

"’@BMF’,<variable text address>,’<attribute data>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

attribute data :

’%R,<left>, <top>, <right>, <bottom>’ = Sets the Rectangle position.

’%B’,<border styles> = See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 38.

’%F’,<font styles> = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

’%T’,<button text > = ASCII characters (empty is clear)

’%P’,<bitmap> = Bitmap filename (empty is clear)

’%I’,<icon> = 1 - 255 (icon numbers are assigned in TPDesign3 project file)

’%J’,<text alignment> = 1 - 9 as shown the following alignment chart

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@BMP

Adds a bitmap file to a button.

For %C1-%C6, see the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

’%C1’,<on-state fill color>

’%C2',<off-state fill color>

’%C3’,<on-state border color>

’%C4’,<off-state border color>

’%C5’,<on-state text color>

’%C6’,<off-state text color>

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@BMF’,255,’%T POWER |ON’ ’%B’,’4’,’%C1’,’72’"

Sets the text on button 255 to POWER ON (appears on two lines), adds a triple-line border, and sets the On-state color to White.

Bitmap files are imported into TPDesign3; the numbers are assigned by the touch panel during the download process.

Syntax:

"’@BMP’,<variable text address>,’<bitmap>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

bitmap = Bitmap chosen from a file location.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@BMP’,85,’Bitmap1’"

Adds the Bitmap1 file to button 85.

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Programming

Shorthand Variable Text Commands (Cont.)

@BOR

Sets the border style on a button.

@ENA

Enables/disables buttons based on the variable text channel.

@FON

Sets the text font on a button.

@ICO

Assigns an icon to a button.

Syntax:

"’@BOR’,<variable text address>,<border style>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

border style = See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 38.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@BOR’,65,11"

Sets the border style to Double shadow on button 65.

Syntax:

"’@ENA’,<variable text address>,<disable button on/off>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 – 255

disable button on/off=

1 : button disabled

0 : button enabled

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@ENA’,128,1"

Disables the button with variable text channel 128. This button will stop responding to pushes completely, until it is sent an Enable command. Nothing short of a touch panel SoftROM firmware reload will re-enable the button. Reloading the touch panel file, reloading the Axcess program, or resetting power on the panel or master will not re-enable the button. It must be sent an Enable command once it has been disabled.

Syntax:

"’@FON’,<variable text address>,<font style>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

font style = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 37.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"'@FON',56,32"

Sets the text on button 56 to variable font style 32.

Syntax:

"’@ICO’,<variable text address>,<icon file number>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

icon file number = 1 - 255

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@ICO’,16,12"

Adds icon 12 on button 16. Setting the icon value to 0 clears the appearance of the icon.

10.4" Touch Panels

Shorthand Variable Text Commands (Cont.)

@JUS

Sets the text alignment on a button.

@SHO

Sets a specific button to on or off.

@TXT

Adds text to a button.

@UNI

Adds Unicode text to a button.

Syntax:

"’@JUS’,<variable text address>,<text alignment>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

text alignment = 1 - 9 as shown in the following alignment chart

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Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@JUS’,9,5"

Centers the text on button 9.

Syntax:

"’@SHO’,<variable text address>,<button on/off>"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

button on/off=

0 : button Off

1 : button On

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@SHO’,128,0"

Sets button 128 off.

Use the | character to display text on multiple lines.

Syntax:

"’@TXT’,<variable text address>,’<text>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

text = Enter button text to appear on the button.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@TXT’,2,’VCR|PLAY’"

Sets the VCR and PLAY text on variable button 2. The | character places VCR on a text line above PLAY on the button.

Characters for Middle Eastern languages, such as Arabic, are not supported within the Unicode fonts because they are bi-directional. Buttons with Unicode fonts can only be created and edited using TPDesign3 Touch Panel Design Program.

Syntax:

"’@UNI’,<variable text address>,’<text>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

text = Enter button text to appear on button.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@UNI’,2,’Foreign Text’"

Sets the Foreign Text on variable button 2.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

Button String Commands

The table below lists string commands you can assign to buttons by using the touch panel editor.

Select the PROPERTIES option in the Edit bar, press the target button, and enter the string

command with the Touch Panel keyboard. The string command is sent to the control system

when you press the button.

Button String Commands

$CU

Turns the cursor display On and Off.

$ID

Sets the WavePack group ID number.

$SC

Sends a serial port send_command within a panel, as if sent from Axcess.

$SL

Activates sleep mode on a wireless touch panel.

Syntax:

"$CU <cursor value>"

Var iable:

cursor value = 0 (Off) and 1 (On)

Example:

$CU 0

Turns the cursor Off.

Syntax:

"’$ID <group ID>’"

Var iables :

group ID = 0 (Off) - 15

Example:

$ID 15

Syntax:

"$SC <device offset>,"’<send_command>,<variable text #>,<data>’""

Var iables :

device offset = Device number

variable text # = The variable text number value on the touch panel.

data = 0 - 59 characters

Example:

$SC 1,"’@TXT’,2,’TEXT’"

The string is sends the command to put text on a button with a variable text value of 2. It is crucial that all the correct ’ and " be used with no spaces after the commas.

Example:

$SC 1,"’SLEEP’"

Sets a touch panel to sleep.

This command does not set the panel to sleep, but actually puts a wavepack to sleep.

Syntax:

"$SL"

Example:

$SL

Activates sleep mode on a wireless touch panel (ViewPoint or other panel using a SmartPack/WavePack).

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Button String Commands (Cont.)

$SP

Sends data out through the serial port of the source panel to a destination panel.

$ST

Sets the idle time to activate sleep mode for a touch panel/WavePack in 1-minute increments.

$TO

Sends touch coordinates out through the program port.

WORKING?

Verifies the communication between touch panels through the use of the onpanel editor.

Syntax:

"$SP"<data>""

Var iables :

data = Serial string command

Examples:

$SP "CALIBRATE"

Sends the Calibrate command to another panel through the Serial Port.

$SP "$SC 1,"’@TXT’,1,’TEST’""

Uses the $SP command to send a Send Command ($SC ***) to another panel through the Serial Port. This is an on-panel button string that is entered using on-screen keyboard.

When the touch panel’s input time matches the sleep time, the panel goes to sleep.

Syntax:

"$ST<sleep timeout>"

Var iable:

sleep timeout = 1 (Off) - 120 (in minutes)

Example:

$ST 5

Sets the touch panel’s sleep time to 5 minutes.

Syntax:

"$TO <touch output enabling via the program port>"

Var iable:

touch output enabling = 0 (Input Touch Only), 1 (Input and Output Touch)

Example:

$TO 0

Sets the panel only to input touch.

Responding touch panels tell the sending touch panel to change its Main page to the color white.

Syntax:

"WORKING?"

Example:

• 10.4" panel serial port is connected to TPI program port.

• 10.4" panel wants to verify communication between the TPI and itself.

• 10.4" panel issues "WORKING?" to its serial port. It will be sent as ’$SP "WORKING?".

• TPI receives the command and responds to the 10.4" panel by telling it to set the Main page background to white.

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Programming

10.4" Touch Panels

Upgrading the Firmware

Your PC must be connected to the PROGRAM DB9 connector on the Controller or camera control

unit connector using a Programming Cable in order to upgrade the firmware.

If power is lost during the download process, the unit powers up with the same set of code it had

prior to the download. There is a small window during which a loss of power can be catastrophic. If

power is lost between the erase of flash memory and the completion of copying the new boot code

from RAM to flash memory, the unit will not operate at all when power returns.

If you have not already installed the SoftROM program, do so by following the steps contained on

the AMX Control Disc.

Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio

The NetLinx Studio application can perform firmware upgrades for both Axcess and NetLinx devices using the options in the NetLinx Studio Firmware sub-menu. BEFORE beginning, download the correct TSK files from the AMX.com website. Refer to the NXC-ME260 Instruction manual for detailed setup information.

Upgrading the Firmware

Upgrading Firmware through a COM port

Before beginning with this section, verify that your 10.4" unit is powered and connected to the

NetLinx Master through an AXlink connection. Use this method if you can connect a DB9 cable

to the front PROGRAM port on the NetLinx Master.

1. Select Tools > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu, to open the

Communication Settings dialog box (FIG. 15).

This configuration can be either the COM port (for DB9 communication from the PC) or an IP Address (for Ethernet comm. from PC)

FIG. 15 Setting Communication Settings and Baud Rates

2. Click on the NetLinx radio box to indicate that you are working with a NetLinx Master (such

as the NXC-ME260).

10.4" Touch Panels

3. From the Communications Port drop-down list, choose the COM port being used on your PC

to program and communicate to the NetLinx Master.

4. Click the Configure button to open the COM dialog box (FIG. 15) and set the BAUD rate for

the master (according to the DIP switch configuration within the NetLinx device).

Upgrading the Firmware

5. Click OK twice to exit from the Master Communication Settings dialog box and to establish

6. Select Edit > Preferences, from the General - Communications section

7. Select the Enable Online Tree option to view the Connected devices from within the Project

If the connection fails to establish, try selecting a different COM port.

8. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between

the communication.

Navigator window. The next step is to set the System value.

the PC, the Master and the 10.4-inch touch panel, verify the panel appears in the Online tab of

the Project Navigator window (FIG. 16). Refer to the NetLinx Programming Instruction

Manual for more detailed information about the Online tab and the communication procedures

described above.

FIG. 16 Sample NetLinx Project Navigator window

9. Right-click on the touch panel and select Properties to confirm the on-board firmware.

Download the latest firmware file from AMX.COM > Tech Center > Downloadable FIles > Firmware Files > AXT-CA10, AXT-CV10, AXT-CG10. Then Download the TSK file to your computer.

10. Select Tools > Firmware > Download to Axcess Device, from the Main menu, to open the

Communication Settings dialog box.

11. Click Browse to navigate to the directory containing the firmware files. Once a directory

containing one or more TSK files is specified, a list of available TSK files is displayed in the

upper table in this dialog (FIG. 17 on page 55).

12. Select the desired Download TSK file from the list of available files.

13. Setup the Download device via section to match the parameters of the Master Comm Settings

dialog box for the method of communicating to the panel. Refer to FIG. 15 on page 53 for

more information.

14. Click OK when done setting the parameters.

15. Click Query Online Devices to populate the on-line device list.

16. Select the target AXlink device from the list of online devices in the lower-left table.

10.4" Touch Panels

Upgrading the Firmware

Selected Firmware file

Device number listing of detected Axcess devices

Device, Port and system number of panel.

Query Online Devices allows the user to refresh the list of detected Axcess devices

FIG. 17 Select New 10.4 Firmware File for download page

17. Click Download to open the Confirm Communication Settings dialog, where you can review

and confirm your Comm Settings and Target Device information before the download begins.

! Click Cancel to return to the Select Axcess Firmware File dialog, to edit these settings

(if necessary).

! Click OK to confirm the Comm Settings and Target Device information, and download

the selected TSK file to the specified device using the selected communications port.

18. The File Transfer dialog shows the progress of the download. Click Cancel to cancel the

download.

Canceling the firmware download in mid-progress can damage the on-board firmware.

19. Once the TSK file has been downloaded, the 10.4-inch LCD displays the message

"*Touch To Continue*".

20. Touch anywhere on the LCD to return the panel to the Main page (or wait 10-seconds for the

same result).

21. Reboot the touch panel by cycling power to the unit. This step completes the firmware upgrade

procedure.

Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address

Before beginning with this section, verify that your 10.4-inch unit is powered and connected to the

NetLinx Master through an AXlink connection. Use this method if you can only access the

NetLinx Master through an Ethernet connection.

1. Obtain the IP Address of the NetLinx Master from your System Administrator, if you do not

have an IP Address for the Master:

! Follow steps outlined in the NetLinx Studio Instruction Manual for either Obtaining or

Assigning and IP Address.

10.4" Touch Panels

! From the Online tab of the Project Navigator window, select the NetLinx Master.

! Press the Get IP button from the Too ls > NetLinx Diagnostics > Networking tab >

IP Address section. Note the IP Address and Gateway information.

Upgrading the Firmware

2. Select Tools > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu.

3. Press the NetLinx radio button from within the Platform section of the Communication

FIG. 18 Communication Setting tab

4. From the Communications Port drop-down list, choose Network. This indicates the

5. Enter the IP Address information displayed on the Networking tab. Do not alter the defaulted

Settings dialog box (FIG. 18).

Enter an IP Address

IP Address on the master is being reached from within a network connection.

IP port.

6. Click the OK button to end the process of obtaining and assigning the IP Address to the

NetLinx Master.

7. Select Edit > Preferences, from the General - Communications section

8. Select the Enable Online Tree option to view the Connected devices from within the Project

Navigator window. The next step is to set the System value.

9. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between

the PC, the Master and the panel, verify the touch panel appears in the Online tab of the Project

Navigator window (FIG. 19).

FIG. 19 Sample NetLinx Project Navigator window

10. Right-click on the touch panel and select Properties to confirm the on-board firmware.

Download the latest firmware file from AMX.COM > Tech Center > Downloadable FIles > Firmware Files > AXT-CA10, AXT-CV10, AXT-CG10. Then Download the TSK file to your computer.

10.4" Touch Panels

Upgrading the Firmware

11. Select Tools > Firmware > Download to Axcess Device, from the Main menu, to open the

Communication Settings dialog box.

12. Click Browse to navigate to the directory containing the firmware files. Once a directory

containing one or more TSK files is specified, a list of available TSK files is displayed in the

upper table in this dialog.

13. Select the desired Download TSK file from the list of available files.

14. Setup the Download device via section to match the parameters of the Master Comm Settings

dialog box for the method of communicating to the panel.

15. Click OK when done setting the parameters.

16. Click Query Online Devices to populate the on-line device list.

17. Select the target AXlink device from the list of online devices in the lower-left table.

18. Click Download to open the Confirm Communication Settings dialog, where you can review

and confirm your Comm Settings and Target Device information before the download begins.

! Click Cancel to return to the Select Axcess Firmware File dialog, to edit these settings

(if necessary).

! Click OK to confirm the Comm Settings and Target Device information, and download

the selected TSK file to the specified device using the selected communications port.

19. The File Transfer dialog shows the progress of the download. Click Cancel to cancel the

download.

Canceling the firmware download in mid-progress can damage the on-board firmware.

20. Once the TSK file has been downloaded, the 10.4-inch LCD displays the message

"*Touch To Continue*".

21. Touch anywhere on the LCD to return the 10.4-inch panel to the Main page (or wait

10-seconds for the same result).

22. Reboot the touch panel by cycling power to the unit. This step completes the firmware upgrade

procedure.

Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM

Your PC must be connected to the PROGRAM DB9 connector on the Axcess Controller using a

Programming Cable in order to upgrade the firmware in the panel.

If power is lost during the download process, the unit powers up with the same set of code it had

prior to the download. There is a small window during which a loss of power can be catastrophic. If

power is lost between the erase of flash memory and the completion of copying the new boot code

from RAM to flash memory, the unit will not operate at all when power returns.

10.4" Touch Panels

If you have not already installed the SoftROM program, do so by logging into the AMX.com

site and going to Dealers > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files. Scroll-down

the list of products to find the AXT-CA10, AXT-CV10, AXT-CG10 firmware TSK files.

Upgrading the Firmware

Configuration

To configure the communication setting for the SoftROM program:

1. Press F1 to open the Configuration screen.

2. Using the up/down arrow keys, select the communications port you are using to interface with

3. Using the right arrow key, move to the BAUD RATE column. Then, use the up/down arrow

4. Press F10 to save the communication settings and exit the Configure screen.

Downloading the Firmware

To download the firmware:

1. Press F5 to acquire the list of online programmable devices.

You can press F2 to select all ONLINE programmable devices and F3 to clear all devices.

the controller and press ENTER.

keys to select the interface communications speed and press ENTER. Be sure the BAUD

RATE selections match the setting on the Controller.

2. Using the up/down arrow keys, select your firmware version listed in the Firmware column of

the screen, and press ENTER.

3. Using the Tab key, switch to the ONLINE MASTERS list.

4. Using the up/down arrow keys, select the device to be programmed.

5. Press ENTER for each device as it is selected.

6. Press F4 to program the selected device; a loading message appears.

7. Once the .TSK file has been downloaded, the device, reboot the 10.4" panel so that the

firmware is stored and updated.

8. Press F5 to refresh the screen. Verify that the selected device has the correct firmware version.

If any devices still appear with an old firmware version, repeat steps as necessary until it

appears with the correct version.

Firmware can be downloaded to multiple device numbers automatically. If multiple devices are selected, the bottom half of the loading bar indicates the percentage complete for the selected devices.

9. Press F10 to exit the SoftROM program.

10.4" Touch Panels

Changing the LCD Viewing Angle

You can reset the viewing angle on the Decor-style wall mount and Rack-mount touch panels to

accommodate the various installation locations and viewing angles. The two most frequent

locations are on a wall or podium. In the first location (wall), a user is looking at the screen from a

12 o’clock position (looking down on it). This view typically requires the user to view images on

the LCD at an angle above the true center of the screen. In the second location (podium), a user is

looking at the screen from a 6 o’clock position (looking up to it). This view requires the user to

view images at an angle below the true center of the screen.

All wall and rack-mount touch panels are factory set to a 12 o’clock viewing angle.

This section describes setting the touch panels to a 6 o’clock viewing angle. Verify that you have a

current copy of your touch panel pages, this avoids any inadvertent loss of data. You will need a

Phillips screwdriver and a non-conducting flat-blade tool to reset the touch panel’s LCD viewing

angle.

Changing the Viewing Angle to 6 o’clock (podium mount)

Changing the LCD Viewing Angle

1. Discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a grounded object.

2. Insert a non-conductive flat-blade tool into the release slot on the touch panels’ bezel/faceplate

and remove the engraved overlay.

3. Remove the four #6-32 CB-TP3 or equipment rack-mounting screws from the unit’s bezel.

4. Separate the main unit (touch panel and CB-TP# backbox) from the bezel/faceplate.

5. Flip the touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth, remove the four #6-32 screws from the rear of

the panel (if applicable), and separate the CB-TP3 backbox from the touch panel unit to expose

the internal circuit card.

6. Note the location and connection points of all of the interior connectors before any

disconnection occurs.

7. Disconnect all internal connectors.

8. Locate JP6 on the circuit board (FIG. 20).

9. Place the JP6 jumper on pins 2 and 3 as shown in FIG. 20. Pins 1and 2 are for the 12 o’clock

position and Pins 2 and 3 are for the 6 o’clock position.

10. Reconnect all of the previously disconnected connectors.

11. Place the CB-TP3 backbox onto the touch panel unit (if applicable).

12. Insert the four #6-32 screws onto the backbox and tighten.

13. Flip the touch panel face-up, rotate the bezel 180 degrees and place it atop the touch panel unit.

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14. Insert the bezel mounting screws onto the bezel and tighten.

15. Return the touch panel to the CB-TP3 or equipment rack, and reconnect all external

connectors. Make sure that the release slot is located at the bottom of the touch panel.

16. Insert the four #6-32 mounting screws and tighten. Make sure the unit is securely attached to

its new location.

Changing the LCD Viewing Angle

Jumper 6

3 2 1

FIG. 20 Open circuit card and JP6 jumper location

Bezel mounting screws

Rotate bezel 180 degrees

Release slot

FIG. 21 Bezel mounting screws and release slot locations

Bezel/faceplate

17. Place the engraved overlay back onto the touch panels’ bezel/faceplate.

10.4" Touch Panels

Replacing the Batteries

There are two lithium batteries on the touch panel card, with a life of approximately 2.5 years. They

protect stored commands and pages against a power outage. The batteries are not used when DC

power is supplied to the touch panel. Write down the replacement date on a label by adding 2.5

years to the date of installation, and attach it to the panel for future reference.

FIG. 22 Lithium battery and socket

Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. Before removing the touch panel circuit card from the enclosure, discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body and flat-blade tool by touching a grounded metal object.

Replacing the Batteries

Before replacing the lithium batteries, make sure you have a current copy of the pages stored in the

touch panel. This will avoid any inadvertent loss of data or a service outage. To replace the lithium

batteries, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and a non-conducting flat-blade tool to slip under

each battery to pry it up and out of the socket.

To replace the lithium batteries in the touch panel:

1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object.

2. Disconnect all the connectors from the rear side of the touch panel.

3. Flip the touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth, and remove the Phillips-head screws from the

bottom panel. Then, gently remove the panel.

4. Gently rotate the circuit card backward until it lays down flat with the batteries exposed.

5. Using a nonconducting tool, carefully pry one battery from its socket and insert the new battery

observing the polarities indicated on the battery holder.

6. Rotate the circuit card back to the original position and place it in the touch panel housing. Do

not insert any the mounting screws.

7. Plug the AXlink and optional 12 VDC power supply connector back into the touch panel for

approximately 1 minute. Then, remove the connectors from the panel again.

8. Gently rotate the circuit card backward until you can lay it down flat with the batteries

exposed.

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9. Using the nonconducting tool, carefully pry the other battery out of its socket. Then, insert the

new battery observing the polarities indicated on the battery holder.

10. Rotate the circuit card back to the original position and place it in the touch panel housing.

11. Place the bottom panel on the touch panel and align the mounting plate and screw holes. Insert

the four Phillips-head screws and tighten.

12. Plug all connectors back into the touch panel.

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AMX 10.4 TOUCH PANELS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Information

Specifications

Cleaning the Touch Overlay

Installation

Mounting the Touch Panel

Decor style panels with low-profile Backboxes

Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard)

Installing rack-mount panels (AXM-CA10/PB)

Wiring the Touch Panel

Preparing captive wires

Wiring guidelines

Using the PSN connector for power

Using AXlink for data and power

Using AXlink for data with a +12 VDC power supply

Using the (DB9) RS-232 connector for mouse control or data

Using the VGA IN HD-15 (male) high-density connector

Designing Touch Panel Pages

Buttons

Activating Edit Mode

Setting the Device Base

Setting the Device Used

Adding a Page

Setting the page color

Adding a Button

Resizing a button

Defining On-Screen and External Button Properties

Setting the channel code

Setting the variable text code

Setting the page flip

Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions

Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button

Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts

Creating a Bargraph and Joystick

Adding a bargraph or joystick button

Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties

Setting the level code

Programming

Serial Commands

System Send_Commands

Video Send_Commands

VGA Send_Commands

Programming Numbers

Shorthand Send_Commands

Color Send_Commands

Variable Text Send_Commands

Shorthand Variable Text Commands

Button String Commands

Upgrading the Firmware

Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio

Upgrading Firmware through a COM port

Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address

Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM

Configuration

Downloading the Firmware

Changing the LCD Viewing Angle

Changing the Viewing Angle to 6 o’clock (podium mount)

Replacing the Batteries