AMX AXT-MCA, AXT-MCV/PB, AXT-MCA/PB, AXT-MCV, AXU-MCA Instruction Manual
...
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
t a k e c o n t r o l
(Firmware version G2 or lower)
Instruction Manual
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase
from AMX, with the following exceptions. Electroluminescent and LCD control
panels are warranted for a period of three years, except for the display and touch
overlay components, which are warranted for a period of one year. Disk drive
mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, codecs, power supplies, modifications, MX Series
products, and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one year. Unless
otherwise specified, OEM and custom products are covered for a period of one year.
AMX software products are warranted for a period of 90 days. Batteries and
incandescent lamps are not covered.
This warranty extends to products purchased directly from AMX or an authorized
AMX dealer. Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and
extent of the dealer’s warranty, if any.
AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its
products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or
consequential damages. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or
made by you for a third party.
This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or a claim is made,
under this warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product
liability), a contract claim, or any other claim. This limitation of liability cannot be
waived or amended by any person. This limitation of liability will be effective even
if AMX or an authorized representative of AMX has been advised of the possibility
of any such damages. This limitation of liability, however, will not apply to claims
for personal injury.
Some states do not allow a limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts. Some
states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages for consumer products. In such states, the limitation or exclusion of the
Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. You
are advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of your rights.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, AMX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AMX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT
STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY
LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ 1
Overview 1
Features 2
Applications 2
What's in this Manual 3
Installing Mini-Touch Panels ................................................. 5
Overview 5
Mounting the Mini-Touch Panels 5
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
and low profile back box 5
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
(solid surfaces) 7
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and
BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
(plasterboard) 9
AXM-MCA (/PB) or AXM-MCV (/PB)
(rack mount) 11
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels 12
Preparing captive wires 13
Wiring guidelines 13
Using the TiltScreen mini-XLR connector
for AXlink data and power 14
Using the TiltScreen mini-XLR connector
for AXlink and an external 12 VDC
power supply 14
Using the UniMount and rack-mount
AXlink connector for data and power 15
Using the UniMount and rack-mount
AXlink connector for data and an
external 12 VDC power supply 15
Using the UniMount and rack-mount
4-pin header for mouse control 16
Cleaning the Touch Overlay 17
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Table of Contents i
Mini-Touch Panel Basics ..................................................... 19
Overview 19
Mini-Touch Panel Pages 19
Standard Buttons 20
General Buttons 20
Message bar 20
Editor bar 21
Selection button 21
Information button 21
Adjustment button 22
Keypad buttons 22
Page menu buttons 23
Decision buttons 23
Status buttons 24
Keyboards 24
Designing a Mini-Touch Panel Page ................................... 29
Overview 29
Activate the Editor Bar 29
Create a Page 31
Add a page 31
Go to NEW PAGE 33
Create a Button 34
Add a button 34
Resize the button 35
Button Attributes 36
Set the button attributes 36
Set the border 37
Set the channel code 38
Set the page flip 38
Add Text 39
Add text to a button 39
Create a Joy Stick 40
Add a joy stick on a page 40
Set the joy stick attributes 41
Set the level code 42
Create a Bargraph 43
Add a bargraph to a page 43
Set the bargraph attributes 44
Set the level code 45
Set the Video Display 45
ii Table of Contents Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Link the New Page to the Main Page 47
Close the Editor Bar 49
Exit editor mode 49
Mini-Touch Panel Program Reference................................. 51
Overview 51
Setup Page 51
Open the Setup Page 52
Buttons 52
Beep 52
LCD timer 53
Serial number, AXlink, and vX.XX 53
SmartPack 54
WAVE 55
Set time and date 57
Double beep 58
Protected setup 58
Set background 59
Brightness 60
Protected Setup Page 61
Open the Protected Setup Page 61
Protected Setup Page Buttons 62
Editor 62
Setup password 63
Auto assign 63
Set serial 64
Set device 66
Page password 67
Power up page 67
Calibrate 68
Page tracking 68
LCD timer message 69
Timer BRT 72
Editor Bar 72
Button Menu Options 73
Add 74
Move 74
Copy image 74
Delete 75
Resize 75
Edit text 76
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Table of Contents iii
Attributes 79
Save 83
Paste 83
Page Menu Options 83
Add 84
Copy 85
Rename 86
Delete 87
Go to 87
Passwd pg flip 88
Print 89
Page color 90
Icons Menu Options 90
Time 91
Date 91
E timer 91
16 char term 92
32 char term 92
Vertical graph 92
Icon feedback 95
Joy stick 97
Drawings 100
Brightness 100
Video Setup 101
System Menu Options 102
Clear buttons 103
Clear drawings 103
Memory 104
Send file 105
Receive file 106
Move edit bar 107
Print 107
Function map 108
Function show 109
Set Defaults 110
iv Table of Contents Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
AXCESS Programming....................................................... 113
Overview 113
System Send_Commands 113
Color Numbers 119
Color Send_Commands 119
Variable Text Send_Commands 122
WavePack Button Attribute String_Commands124
Replacing the Lithium Batteries ........................................ 125
Overview 125
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 125
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
AXM-MCA (/PB), and AXM-MCV (/PB) 127
512K Memory Upgrade ...................................................... 129
Operation 129
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 129
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
AXM-MCA (/PB), and AXM-MCV (/PB) 130
Color Guidelines................................................................. 133
Overview 133
Colors 133
Specifications..................................................................... 135
Overview 135
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 135
AXU-MCA (/PB) and AXU-MCV (/PB) 136
AXM-MCA (/PB) and AXM-MCV (/PB) 137
Technical Support .............................................................. 139
Overview 139
Index.................................................................................... 141
Overview 141
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Table of Contents v
vi Table of Contents Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Figure 1
AXU-MCA UniMount minitouch panel
Introduction
Overview
The color active-matrix mini-touch panels contain a dedicated 256-color, 320 x 240
(HV) pixel, liquid crystal display (LCD). The mini-touch panels are self-contained
enclosures that use a microprocessor to control a wide range of audiovisual
products. Special mini-touch panel options include a video input port that is PALand NTSC-compatible, and 12 pushbuttons (6 pushbuttons on each side) that can be
programmed to perform specific control operations. With the mini-touch panel
operating system, you can create custom pages with buttons, icons, sliders,
bargraphs, and imported logos and drawings. You can also use the TPDOC or
TPDesign custom touch panel design programs AMX offers to enhance your minitouch panel designs. Figure 1 shows an AXU-MCA UniMount mini-touch panel.
Figure 2
Color mini-touch panel types
and product names
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Introduction 1
Figure 2 lists the mini-touch panel types and product names described in this
manual.
Color mini-touch panel types and product names
Non-Video Panels Video Panels
Panel types Standard Pushbuttons Standard Pushbuttons
TiltScreen AXT-MCA AXT-MCA/PB AXT-MCV AXT-MCV/PB
UniMount AXU-MCA AXU-MCA/PB AXU-MCV AXU-MCV/PB
Rack mount AXM-MCA AXM-MCA/PB AXM-MCV AXM-MCV/PB
Features
Lighting
Mini-touch panel features include:
• 5" diagonal display—2.8" x 3.9" (71 mm x 97 mm)
• 256-color active matrix 320 x 240 (HV) pixel LCD
• 12 programmable pushbuttons (6 on each side)
• Microsoft or Logitech mouse compatible (UniMount and rack-mount models
only)
• Panel programming, screens, and drawings that can be uploaded and
downloaded with TPDOC (MS-DOS) or TPDesign (Windows) touch panel
software programs.
• PAL- and NTSC-compatible video input port (optional)
• Internal 4-pin header for mouse control (UniMount and rack-mount models
only)
Applications
The mini-touch panels can control a wide variety of equipment connected to an
AXCESS Control System, serial mouse, or a combination of both. Figure 3 shows
how you can use the AXU-MCA control capabilities with an AXCESS Control
System. The mouse shown in Figure 3 is optional.
Figure 3
Sample AXU-MCA and
AXCESS Control System
Note
The mouse can be used to
design mini-touch panel pages
and then removed prior to
installation.
Television VCR
2 Introduction Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
AXU-MCA
Mouse (optional)
port
AXlink cable
AXCESS CardFrame
Camera
What's in this Manual
This manual provides basic instructions on how to use the mini-touch panel
operating system, and installation, basic elements, basic page designs, reference
information, AXCESS programming, battery replacement procedures, 512K memory
upgrade, color guidelines, specifications, and technical support information. If you
are not familiar with the AMX mini-touch panel operating system, read through the
Mini-Touch Panel Basics section and create touch panel pages and objects. If you are
an experienced AMX touch panel page designer, read through the Mini-Touch Panel
Program Reference section for complete descriptions of all mini-touch panel
operations. Section titles and descriptions contained in this manual include:
• Installing the Mini-Touch Panel Installation, wiring, and cleaning
instructions.
• Mini-Touch Panel Basics Basic elements associated with the mini-touch
panel operating system such as button types, message and editor selection
bars, and keyboards.
• Designing a Mini-Touch Panel Page Step-by-step instructions to create a
mini-touch panel page, button, joy stick, and bargraph.
• Mini-Touch Panel Program Reference Describes all mini-touch panel
operations.
• AXCESS Programming Lists AXCESS system commands used to integrate
mini-touch panel features such as color settings, page flips, and variable text
into an AXCESS Control System.
• Replacing the Lithium Batteries Shows how to replace the lithium
batteries in the mini-touch panel.
• 512K Memory Upgrade Step-by-step instructions to install an optional
512K integrated circuit (IC) into the mini-touch panel.
• Color Guidelines Helpful hints you can use to choose the best mini-touch
panel colors.
• Specifications Mini-touch panel dimensions, LCD screen dimensions,
weight, power, memory, enclosure type and color, accessories, and software
programs.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Introduction 3
• Technical Support Helpful hints you can use to check panel wiring, correct
a software program problem, and the numbers to call for AMX technical
support.
4 Introduction Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Installing Mini-Touch Panels
Overview
The section describes how to mount, wire, and clean mini-touch panels.
Mounting the Mini-Touch Panels
The following describes how to mount the UniMount and rack mount mini-touch
panels. The TiltScreen mini-touch panel can be mounted on any flat surface.
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and low profile back box
Mount the AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and low profile back box. Figure 4
shows the AXU-MCA and low profile back box.
Figure 4
AXU-MCA and low profile back
box
Low profile back box
AXU-MCA bezel
Engraved overlay
Release slot
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 5
Figure 5
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV
(/PB), and low profile back box
cutout dimensions
1. Make a cutout in the surface according to the dimensions shown in Figure 5 for
a low profile back box.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the mini-touch panel's
bezel and remove the engraved overlay.
3. Place the mini-touch panel into the cutout and mark the screw insert positions
as shown in Figure 5.
4. Remove the mini-touch panel and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a
threaded insert into each hole.
5. Attach the AXlink and optional RCA video connectors to the mini-touch panel.
Refer to Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout
descriptions.
6 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Release slot
BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
holes
Note
The mini-touch panel must be
installed with the release slot
located at the bottom.
Figure 6
6. Fasten the mini-touch panel and low profile back box to the surface using the
#6-32 machine screws supplied with the enclosure.
7. Insert the engraved overlay back into the bezel.
8. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and the optional video
wiring to the video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply
power.
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure (solid
surfaces)
Mount the AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
into a solid surface. Figure 6 shows the AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP UniMount
enclosure for solid surfaces.
AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP
UniMount enclosure for solid
surfaces
Solid surface mounting
flanges
Knockout
AXU-MCA/PB bezel
Stud mounting
Engraved overlay
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 7
1. Cut the solid surface according to the cutout dimensions shown in Figure 7.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the mini-touch panel's
bezel and remove the engraved overlay.
Figure 7
Mini-touch panel and BB-MTP
cutout dimensions
3. Lay the mini-touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth and remove the four screws
from the low profile back box. Remove the back box and discard.
Note
The BB-MTP can also be
mounted to wood or metal
studs using the pre-drilled stud
mounting holes.
4. Place the BB-MTP into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions as
shown in Figure 7.
5. Remove the BB-MTP and drill eight holes as shown in Figure 7. Then, place #6-
32 threaded inserts into the four holes marked ‘B’ in the cutout dimensions
illustration.
6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the AMX Control System, and the
optional video wiring from the video source.
7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring as required.
8. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the BB-MTP knockout.
8 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Release slot
BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
holes
Note
The mini-touch panel must
always be installed with the
release slot located at the
bottom.
Figure 8
9. Fasten the BB-MTP to the solid surface with the mounting screws supplied with
the enclosure.
10. Connect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to Wiring
the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
11. Fasten the mini-touch panel to the BB-MTP with the #6-32 screws provided with
the enclosure.
12. Insert the engraved overlay back into the bezel.
13. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
(plasterboard)
Mount the AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP into a plasterboard
surface (or equivalent). Figure 8 shows the AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP UniMount
enclosure for plasterboard.
AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP
UniMount enclosure for
plasterboard
Stud mounting
Plasterboard surfacemounting flanges
Knockout
Expansion clips
AXU-MCA/PB bezel
Engraved overlay
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 9
Figure 9
Mini-touch panel and BB-MTP
cutout dimensions
1. Cut the surface according to the cutout dimensions shown in Figure 9.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the mini-touch panel’s
bezel and remove the engraved overlay.
3. Lay the mini-touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth and remove the four screws
from the low profile back box. Remove the back box and discard.
4. Place the BB-MTP into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions as
shown in Figure 9.
5. Remove the BB-MTP and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded
insert into each hole.
10 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the AMX Control System, and the
optional video wiring from the video source.
7. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the BB-MTP knockout.
Note
The mini-touch panel must be
installed with the release slot
located at the bottom.
Figure 10
AXM-MCA/PB and AC-RK
rack kit for an electronic
equipment rack
8. Fasten the BB-MTP to the plasterboard using the expansion screws supplied
with the enclosure.
9. Connect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to Wiring
the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and printout descriptions.
10. Fasten the mini-touch panel to the BB-MTP with the #6-32 screws supplied with
the enclosure.
11. Insert the engraved overlay back into the bezel.
12. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
AXM-MCA (/PB) or AXM-MCV (/PB) (rack mount)
Mount the AXM-MCA (/PB), AXM-MCV (/PB), and AC-RK rack kit into an
electronic equipment rack. Figure 10 shows the AXM-MCA/PB and AC-RK
Accessory Rack Kit for an equipment rack.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 11
1. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the opening in the
equipment rack.
2. Disconnect the AXlink connectors from the AMX Control System, and the
optional video wiring from the video source.
3. Connect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel circuit card. Refer
to Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
4. Insert the mini-touch panel into the equipment rack. Line up the top-left and
bottom-right screw holes and start the #6-32 screws. Then, start the bottom-left
and top-right screws. Tighten all the screws after you start all the screws.
Figure 11
TiltScreen mini-touch panel
connectors (rear view)
5. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels
The TiltScreen mini-touch panels use a mini-XLR (male) connector for power and
data communications, and an optional RCA connector to display PAL- and NTSCcompatible video. The UniMount and rack-mount mini-touch panels use a 4-pin
(male) AXlink connector for power and data, and an optional RCA connector to
display PAL- and NTSC-compatible video. Figure 11 shows the rear panel AXlink
and optional RCA connectors on the TiltScreen mini-touch panels. Figure 12 shows
the rear panel AXlink and optional RCA connector on the rack-mount mini-touch
panel.
Figure 12
Rack-mount mini-touch panel
connectors (top view)
Rear view
RCA video connector (optional)
Mini-XLR 4-pin (male) AXlink and
power connector
4-pin (male) AXlink connector
RCA video connector (optional)
Top view
12 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Preparing captive wires
Caution
Do not connect power to the
mini-touch panel until the wiring
is complete. If you are using a
12 VDC power supply, apply
power to the mini-touch panel
only after installation is
complete.
Caution
Do not over-torque the screw.
Doing so can bend the seating
pin and damage the connector.
You will need a wire stripper, soldering iron, and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare
and connect the captive wires.
1. Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires and apply a light coat of solder to
the ends using a soldering iron.
2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the
wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section.
3. Turn the flat-blade screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector.
Wiring guidelines
Mini-touch panels require regulated 12 VDC power to operate properly. The
AXCESS Control System supplies power via the AXlink cable. The maximum wiring
distance between the control system and mini-touch panel is determined by power
consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. Figure 13 lists
wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the mini-touch panel and
control system. The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a
minimum of 13.5 volts available at the control system’s power supply.
Figure 13
Wiring guidelines
Wiring guidelines
Wire size Maximum wiring
length
18 AWG 167 feet
20 AWG 106 feet
22 AWG 66 feet
24 AWG 41 feet
If you install the mini-touch panel farther away from the control system than
recommended in Figure 13, connect an external 12 VDC power supply to the
TiltScreen, UniMount, and rack-mount mini-touch panels according to the wiring
diagrams and pinout descriptions in this section.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 13
Using the TiltScreen mini-XLR connector for AXlink data and power
2
1
PWR + (RED)
3
4
234
1 - GND - (BLK)
2 - AXM (GRN)
2
1
AXM (GRN)
AXP (WHT)
3
4
PWR + (RED)
234
2 - AXM (GRN)
GND - (BLK)
Connect the control system’s AXlink connector to the mini-XLR connector (male) on
the rear panel of the TiltScreen mini-touch panel for data and 12 VDC power as
shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14
Mini-XLR connector-to-control
system wiring diagram
Figure 15
Mini-XLR connector to external
12 VDC power supply, and
control system wiring diagram
4-pin mini-XLR
connector
GND - (BLK)
1
4 - PWR + (RED)
3 - AXP (WHT)
Control system
AXM (GRN)
AXP (WHT)
Using the TiltScreen mini-XLR connector for AXlink and an external 12
VDC power supply
Connect the control system’s AXlink connector to the mini-XLR connector and
external 12 VDC power supply to the rear panel of the mini-touch panel as shown in
Figure 15.
12 VDC power supply
1
4 - PWR + (RED)
3 - AXP (WHT)
1 - GND - (BLK)
14 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
GND - (BLK)
PWR + (RED)
Control system
AXP (WHT)
AXM (GRN)
AXP (WHT)
AXM (GRN)
PWR + (RED)
GND - (BLK)
Figure 16
AXlink wiring diagram
Caution
If you are using power from
AXlink, disconnect the wiring
from the control system before
wiring the mini-touch panel.
Using the UniMount and rack-mount AXlink connector for data and power
Connect the control system’s AXlink connector to the AXlink connector (male) on
the rear panel of the mini-touch panel for data and 12 VDC power as shown in
Figure 16.
GND - (BLK)
AXP (WHT)
PWR + (RED)
1
2
3
4
1
GND - (BLK)
AXM (GRN)
2
3
PWR + (RED)
4
UniMount or rack-mount AXlink
connector
Control system
Using the UniMount and rack-mount AXlink connector for data and an
external 12 VDC power supply
Connect the control system’s AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the rear
panel of the mini-touch panel as shown in Figure 17.
Figure 17
AXlink and external 12 VDC
power supply, and control
system wiring diagram
12 VDC power supply
1
GND - (BLK)
AXP (WHT)
PWR + (RED)
1
2
3
4
UniMount or rack-mount AXlink
connector
GND - (BLK)
AXM (GRN)
2
3
PWR + (RED)
4
Control system
Use an external 12 VDC power supply when the distance between the control system
and mini-touch panel exceeds the limits described in Figure 13. Make sure to connect
only the GND wire on the AXlink connector when using an external 12 VDC power
supply. Do not connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector’s PWR (+) terminal.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 15
Using the UniMount and rack-mount 4-pin header for mouse control
Pin 4
Pin 1
Figure 18 shows the location of the 4-pin header on the UniMount and rack-mount
mini-touch panels. The 4-pin header supports Microsoft and Logitech serial mouse
control devices. Figure 19 lists the 4-pin header and DB-9 connector (male) pinouts.
Figure 18
4-pin header location on the
UniMount and rack-mount minitouch panel circuit card
Figure 19
4-pin header and DB-9
connector pinouts
Connector side of circuit card
4-pin header and DB-9 connector pinouts
4-pin
header Signal Function
1 PWR +12 VDC power 4 and 7 (strap)
2 TXD Transmit data 3
DB-9 connector
(male) pins
4-pin
header
3 RXD Receive data 2
4 GND Ground 5
16 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Cleaning the Touch Overlay
After installing the mini-touch panel, you should clean the touch overlay. Clean the
touch overlay:
1. Disconnect the AXlink and optional video connectors from the mini-touch
panel.
2. Using a cotton cloth, spray a small amount of cleaning solution consisting of 50-
percent isopropyl alcohol and 50-percent water onto the cloth.
3. Clean the touch overlay with the damp cloth. Then, wipe the touch overlay with
a dry cloth.
4. Reconnect the AXlink and optional video connectors to the mini-touch panel.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 17
18 Installing Mini-Touch Panels Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Figure 20
Mini-touch panel page sample
Mini-Touch Panel Basics
Overview
This section contains descriptions and illustration examples of mini-touch panel
pages (Figure 20), buttons, message bars, keypads, and keyboards.
Mini-Touch Panel Pages
You can add objects like buttons, bargraphs, sliders, and drawings to a mini-touch
panel page, and then designate the control functions for each object. The number of
objects depends on the type and quantity of external devices you want to control
with the mini-touch panel and AXCESS Control System. When you create multiple
pages, you must link them with buttons. Figure 21 shows how to link five minitouch panel pages to the Main page. Note that each page contains one button that
goes to the next page, and one that goes to the previous page.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Mini-Touch Panel Basics 19
Setup
Figure 21
Mini-touch panel pages with
linked buttons
Main
Page
Main Page
Page 2 Main
Page 1
Page 3 Page 1
Page 2
Page 4 Page 2
Page 3
Page 5 Page 3
Page 4
Main Page 4
Page 5
Standard Buttons
Standard buttons are rectangles, rectangle variations, and other geometric shapes
that you can create with the mini-touch panel. You can add, revise, and delete
buttons on a mini-touch panel page using the editor bar. B uttons are set with active
attributes, which means there is a response (control system feedback) when you
touch the button.
General Buttons
General buttons are part of the mini-touch panel software program and cannot be
changed. You use general buttons to specify panel communication parameters and
create or revise pages. Some button examples include the message bar, editor bar,
selection, adjustment, keypad, page menu, decision, status, and keyboard.
Message bar
The message bar (Figure 22) appears when you press the editor bar or a menu option
for setup or installation operations. The message bar instructs you to perform an
operation. Press EXIT to return to the Editor Bar. The message portion is not active
(no feedback).
Figure 22
Message bar example
20 Mini-Touch Panel Basics Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
TOUCH BUTTON TO CHANGE ATTRIBUTES EXIT
Editor bar
PAGE
The editor bar (Figure 23) is a variation of the message bar. It appears whenever the
editor mode is active in the mini-touch panel. Each one of the editor bar menu
options is active. If you press a menu option, a drop-down menu appears.
Figure 23
Editor bar and menu options
Editor bar
BUTTON PAGE
MAIN
ICONS
VERTICAL GRAPH
ICON FEEDBACK
SYSTEM
TIME
DATE
E TIMER
16 CHAR TERM
32 CHAR TERM
JOY STICK
DRAWINGS
BRIGHTNESS
VIDEO SETUP
EXIT
Selection button
Selection buttons (Figure 24) appear throughout the mini-touch panel software
program to open pages, activate YES/NO prompt messages, or set communication
parameters.
Figure 24
Selection button example
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Mini-Touch Panel Basics 21
PROTECTED
SETUP
Information button
Information buttons contain serial numbers and firmware version information.
Figure 25 shows the serial number information button in the Setup Page.
Figure 25
Information button example
SERIAL NO.
924-00-0000
Adjustment button
You can use the UP and DN buttons to set an adjustment button. The adjustment
button example in Figure 26 sets the RS-232 baud rate for serial mouse control
(UniMount and rack-mount models only).
Figure 26
Adjustment button example
Figure 27
Keypad example
BAUD
19.2
UP DN
Button title
Variable data
Keypad buttons
The keypad button opens a keypad (Figure 27) so you can enter a password or value
assignment. All keypad buttons are active except for the entry display.
Entry display
0
0
1 2 3
SET TIME SET
4 5
Keypad entry (0 - 9)
6
7 8 9
CLEAR ENTER
0
CLEAR – Resets entry to 0
ENTER – Processes entry if correct
22 Mini-Touch Panel Basics Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Loading...