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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 3 years from date of purchase from
AMX, with the following exceptions: Electroluminescent and LCD control panels are
warranted for a period of 3 years, except for the display and touch overlay components, which are warranted for a period of 1 year. Disk drive mechanisms, pan/tilt
heads, power supplies, modifications, MX Series products, and KC Series products
are warranted for a period of 1 year. Unless otherwise specified, OEM and custom
products are covered for a period of 1 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
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Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................. 1
Overview 1
Features 2
Related AMX Instruction Manuals 3
Sample Product Application 3
What’s in this Manual 4
What’s New 4
Installing Mini-Touch Panels.................................................. 5
Overview 5
Mounting the Mini-Touch Panels 5
UniMount- / Decor-style panels with
low-profile Back Boxes 5
UniMount- / Decor-style panels and
BB-MTP UniMount Back Box (solid surfaces) 9
UniMount- / Decor-style panels and
BB-MTP Back Box (plasterboard) 12
Rack-mount panels 16
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels 17
Preparing captive wires 18
Wiring guidelines 18
Using the AXlink mini-XLR connector for
data and power (TiltScreen) 19
Using the AXlink mini-XLR connector and
external 12 VDC power supply (TiltScreen) 19
Using the AXlink connector for data and power 20
Using the AXlink four-pin connector and
external 12 VDC power supply 20
Cleaning the Touch Panel LCD 21
Touch Panel Basics.............................................................. 23
Overview 23
Touch Panel Pages 23
Standard Buttons 24
General Buttons 24
Selection buttons 24
Table of Contents i
Information buttons 25
Adjustment buttons 25
Keypad buttons 25
Decision buttons 26
Status buttons 26
Operation bars 26
Designing Touch Panel Pages ............................................. 27
Overview 27
Activating the Edit Button 27
Creating a Page 31
Adding a page 31
Setting the page color 33
Creating a Button 33
Adding a button 33
Resizing a button 35
Button Properties 35
Setting the button properties 35
Setting the button type 36
Setting the button border 37
Setting the channel code 38
Setting the variable text code 39
Setting the page flip 39
Setting the button colors for
channel-off conditions 41
Adding text to a button 42
Adding an icon to a button 43
Adding a bitmap to a button 44
Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps,
Icons and Fonts 45
Button Properties for External Pushbuttons 48
Creating a Joystick 48
Adding a joystick to a page 49
Setting the joystick properties 50
Setting the channel code 50
Setting the level code 51
Creating a Bargraph 52
Adding a bargraph to a page 52
Setting the bargraph properties 53
Setting the channel code 54
Setting the level code 54
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Linking the New Page to the Main Page 55
Exiting Edit Mode 58
Touch Panel Program Reference ......................................... 61
Overview 61
Setup Page 61
Beep 62
Display timer 62
Set time and date 63
Double beep 64
AXlink, output resolution, vX.XX, and
serial number 64
Set brightness 64
Protected setup 65
Show palette 66
Wireless status (optional WAV-PKM) 66
Wireless status (optional SMT-PKM) 68
Protected Setup Page 69
Baud 70
Device base 70
Device used 71
Setup password 71
Mouse button 71
Power up page 73
Wake up message 73
Auto assign 73
Page password 74
Calibrate 74
Power up message 74
System page 75
Editor 78
Page tracking 78
Sleep message 79
Function show 79
Wireless settings (optional WAV-PKM) 80
Wireless settings (optional SMT-PKM) 80
Edit button 81
Edit Bar — Button Menu Options 83
Add 83
Copy image 84
Move 84
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Resize 84
Delete 85
Text/image 85
Properties 89
Save 98
Paste 98
Save default 98
Set default 99
Put on top 100
Properties Page — Button Types 100
General button 101
Joystick button 105
Vertical bargraph button 106
Horizontal bargraph button 108
Properties Page — External Buttons 110
External buttons 111
Setting the external button properties 114
Edit Bar — Page Menu Options 114
Add 114
Copy 115
Rename 116
Delete 116
Page color 116
Go to 117
Popup on 117
Popup off 118
Move edit 119
Snap grid 119
Edit Bar — Quit Editor option 120
AXCESS Programming ....................................................... 123
Overview 123
AXCESS Programming Changes 123
System Send_Commands 124
Video Send_Commands 129
Colors and Programming Numbers 130
Font Styles and Programming Numbers 131
Border Styles and Programming Numbers 131
Shorthand Send_Commands 131
Color Send_Commands 136
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Variable Text Send_Commands 138
Shorthand Variable Text Commands 140
Button String Commands 143
Replacing the Lithium Batteries......................................... 145
Overview 145
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 145
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), AXM-MCA (/PB),
AXM-MCV (/PB), AXD-MCA (/PB), and
AXD-MCV (/PB) 147
Upgrading from G2 to G3 Firmware................................... 149
Overview 149
Preparing the Touch Panel for Communication 149
Backing up Touch Panel Pages 152
Configuring your communications 153
Uploading the touch panel pages 154
Upgrading the Firmware 158
Replacing the EPROMs on various
TiltScreen circuit boards 158
Replacing the memory chips in
typical touch panels 160
Calibrating the Touch Panel 162
Using TPDesign3 to Convert the File 164
Using TPDesign3 to Download the File 166
Memory Upgrade................................................................ 169
Operation 169
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 169
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), AXM-MCA (/PB),
AXM-MCV (/PB), AXD-MCA (/PB), and
AXD-MCV (/PB) 170
Color Guidelines ................................................................. 173
Overview 173
Colors 173
Table of Contents v
Specifications..................................................................... 175
Overview 175
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 175
AXU-MCA (/PB) AXU-MCV (/PB), AXD-MCA (/PB),
and AXD-MCV (/PB) 177
AXM-MCA (/PB) and AXM-MCV (/PB) 179
Contacting AMX Sales/Technical Support......................... 181
Overview 181
U.S. AMX Sales and Technical Support Teams 181
International AMX Sales and Support Teams 182
AMX Technical Support 183
AMX Technical Support BBS 184
AMX Technical Publications 184
Index.................................................................................... 185
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Introduction
sions 2.xx or lower.
isting panels.
Note
This manual describes procedures and software related to
the new G3 firmware touch
panels. G3 refers to firmware
version 3.xx or higher. G2 or
lower refers to firmware ver-
Figure 1
AXD-MCV/PB TiltScreen
Note
Decor-style (AXD) touch panels consist of a faceplate and
overlay that fit on top of ex-
Overview
The Color Active-Matrix Mini-Touch Panels contain a 5.5" (139.70 mm) 256-color
mini-color liquid crystal display (LCD). The self-contained enclosures use a microprocessor to control a wide range of multimedia equipment. Using the TPDesign3
Touch Panel design program, you create custom pages with buttons, icons, sliders,
bargraphs, time displays, logos, and drawings. Figure 1 shows an AXD-MCV/PB
TiltScreen.
Figure 2 lists the panel types and product names described in this manual.
Introduction 1
Figure 2
G3 firmware pages.
sign Program.
Color Mini-Touch Panel types
and product names
Color Mini-Touch Panel types and product names
Non-Video Panels Video Panels
Panel types Standard Pushbuttons Standard Pushbuttons
Decor-style AXD-MCA AXD-MCA/PB AXD-MCV AXD-MCV/PB
TiltScreen AXT-MCA AXT-MCA/PB AXT-MCV AXT-MCV/PB
Rack-mount AXM-MCA AXM-MCA/PB AXM-MCV AXM-MCV/PB
UniMount AXU-MCA AXU-MCA/PB AXU-MCV AXU-MCV/PB
Features
The touch panel features include:
5.5" (139.70 mm) diagonal display — 3.05" x 4.06" (77.5 mm x 103.1 mm)
•
HW LCD
256-color active-matrix mini-touch-sensitive LCD
•
320 x 240 pixel (HV) screen resolution
•
512 KB of base memory
•
An angle-adjustable TiltScreen panel for personal viewing convenience
•
Note
TPDesign3 is used to convert
G2 or lower panel pages into
Note
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 De-
Decor-style touch panels provide a secured faceplate to prevent tamper-
•
ing
12 programmable pushbuttons (six on each side)
•
512 KB of memory
•
Microsoft
•
Panel programming, pages, and drawings are uploaded and downloaded
•
using TPDesign (Windows
®
mouse compatible (UniMount and rack-mount models)
®
) 16-bit or TPDesign3 (Windows) 32-bit touch
panel design programs
PAL- , SECAM-, and NTSC- compatible video input port (optional)
•
Internal four-pin header for mouse control (UniMount and rack-mount
•
models only)
Unicode
•
®
character support for far-eastern languages such as Chinese
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AXU-MCA/PB
(optional)
AXlink cable
Central Controller (rear)
Television
VCR
Lighting
Camera
<<<< Factory-installed connection
Figure 3
Touch Panel application
Sample AXU-MCA/PB Mini-
Related AMX Instruction Manuals
These instruction manuals contain additional information that relates to the Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels.
TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program
•
WAVE 2-Way Wireless Accessories and Adapters for Touch Panels
•
SmartPacks for TiltScreen Touch Panels
•
AXCESS Programming Language
•
OpenAXCESS Configuration and Diagnostic Program
•
Sample Product Application
The mini-touch panels control a wide variety of equipment connected to the AXCESS
Central Controller. Figure 3 shows a sample AXU-MCA/PB Mini-Touch Panel and
Central Controller configuration.
Serial mouse
Note
The mouse can be used to
design touch panel pages and
then be removed before installation.
Introduction 3
What’s in this Manual
This manual contains these sections:
Installing Mini-Touch Panels Describes installing, wiring, and cleaning
•
the mini-touch panels.
Touch Panel Basics Describes the basics of the touch panel operating
•
system, button types, messages, and editor operations.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Describes creating touch panel pages,
•
buttons, joysticks, and bargraphs.
Touch Panel Program Reference Describes all touch panel operations.
•
AXCESS Programming Describes the AXCESS programming commands
•
that are used to program touch panel functions and generate feedback to a
Central Controller.
Replacing the Lithium Batteries Describes replacing the lithium bat-
•
teries in the touch panel.
Upgrading from G2 to G3 Firmware Describes upgrading the touch
•
panel firmware.
Memory Upgrade Describes upgrading the memory ICs (Integrated Cir-
•
cuits) in the touch panel.
Color Guidelines Describes methods you can use to choose the best Mini-
•
Touch Panel colors.
Specifications Describes the physical and operating characteristics of the
•
touch panels.
Contacting AMX Sales/Technical Support Identifies contact informa-
•
tion for AMX technical support and technical publications, such as phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, and internet locations.
What’s New
New information added to this manual includes:
Installing Decor-style touch panels
•
• Touch panel system page and menu illustrations
• Upgrading the Firmware
• Contacting AMX Sales/Technical Support
Revisions are identified with vertical margin bars as shown next to this paragraph.
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Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Installing Mini-Touch Panels
Overview
This section describes mounting, wiring, and cleaning the mini-touch panels.
Mounting information includes the cutout dimensions necessary to install the different panel types into various surfaces. The wiring guidelines subsection includes instructions about preparation, length, and connector pinouts.
Mounting the Mini-Touch Panels
The following paragraphs describe mounting the Decor, UniMount and rack-mount
touch panels. TiltScreen touch panels can be placed on any flat surface.
UniMount- / Decor-style panels with low-profile Back Boxes
These instructions describe installing the UniMount- / Decor-style touch panels listed
in Figure 4.
Figure 4
UniMount- / Decor-style touch
panels
UniMount- / Decor-style touch panels
UniMount Decor-style
AXU-MCA (/PB) AXD-MCA (/PB)
AXU-MCV (/PB) AXD-MCV (/PB)
Figure 5 shows a sample AXU-MCA (/PB) and low-profile Back Box.
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 5
Figure 5
file Back Box
slot located at the bottom.
is called the faceplate.
AXU-MCA (/PB) and low-pro-
Low profile Back Box
AXU-MCA bezel
Note
The touch panel must always
be installed with the release
Note
The front cover of a UniMount
touch panel is called the
backing plate. The front cover
of a Decor-style touch panel
Engraved overlay
Release slot
1. For UniMount–style (AXU) touch panels, cut out the surface using the dimen-
sions shown in Figure 6. For Decor-style (AXD) touch panels, cut out the surface
using the dimensions shown in Figure 7.
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 for the UniMount (Figure 6) or the Decor-style panel (Figure 7).
4. Remove the touch panel and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded
insert into each hole.
5. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller.
6. Thread the incoming AXlink and optional RCA video connectors through the
low-profile Back Box.
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Figure 6
without removing the overlay.
UniMount (AXU) and lowprofile Back Box cutout dimensions
Note
The touch panel must always
be installed with the release
slot located at the bottom.
Note
Refer to the Wiring the MiniTouch Panels subsection for
de-tailed information.
Note
RCA connectors are used
with video capable mini-touch
panels.
Note
Once attached to the Decorstyle faceplate, the security
screws can’t be replaced
7. Fasten the low-profile Back Box to the surface using the #6-32 machine screws
supplied with the enclosure.
8. 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.
9. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Con-
troller and the optional RCA video connectors to the source equipment.
10. Disconnect the above connections until the installation of the panel is complete.
11. Fasten the touch panel and low-profile Back Box to the surface using the #6-32
machine screws supplied with the enclosure.
12. Place the UniMount backing plate or Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You
can optionally secure the Decor faceplate to the bezel using the four Phillips flathead security screws.
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 7
Figure 7
mensions
Decor-style (AXD) and lowprofile Back Box cutout di-
13. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips located on the front of the
panel.
14. Press the engraved overlay onto the UniMount or Decor-style faceplate.
15. Reconnect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to Wiring
the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and printout descriptions. The touch
panel will beep when you apply power.
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UniMount- / Decor-style panels and BB-MTP UniMount Back Box (solid surfaces)
These instructions describe how to install the UniMount- / Decor-style touch panels
listed in Figure 8.
Figure 8
UniMount- / Decor-style touch
panels
Figure 9
AXD-MCA/PB and BB-MTP
UniMount Back Box (solid
surfaces)
UniMount- / Decor-style touch panels
UniMount Decor-style
AXU-MCA (/PB) AXD-MCA (/PB)
AXU-MCV (/PB) AXD-MCV (/PB)
Figure 9 shows a sample AXD-MCA/PB and BB-MTP UniMount Back Box for solid
surfaces.
BB-MTP UniMount Back Box
enclosure
Solid surface mounting
flanges
Knockout
AXD-MCA/PB
faceplate
Stud mounting
holes
Engraved overlay
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 9
Figure 10
stud mounting holes.
slot located at the bottom.
UniMount (AXU) and) and BBMTP cutout dimensions
Note
The BB-MTP can also be
mounted to wood or metal
studs using the pre-drilled
Note
The touch panel must always
be installed with the release
1. For UniMount–style (AXU) touch panels, cut out the surface using the dimen-
sions shown in Figure 10. For Decor-style (AXD) touch panels, cut out the surface
using the dimensions shown in Figure 11.
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 onto a soft cloth and remove the 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 for the UniMount (Figure 10) or the Decor-style panel (Figure 11).
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Figure 11
Decor-style (AXD) and BBMTP cutout dimensions
5. Remove the BB-MTP and drill eight holes as shown for the UniMount
(Figure 10) or the Decor-style panel (Figure 11). Then, place #6-32 threaded inserts into the four holes marked ‘B’ in the cutout dimensions illustration.
6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller and optional video
wiring from the video source. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate
the wiring as required.
7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring as required.
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 11
Note
pinout descriptions.
without removing the overlay.
Refer to Wiring the Mini-
Touch Panel subsection for
8. Thread the incoming AXlink and optional video wiring through the BB-MTP
knockouts.
9. Fasten the BB-MTP to the solid surface using the supplied mounting screws.
10. Connect the AXlink and optional video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
11. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Con-
troller and optional video wiring to the video source. The panel beeps when you
apply power.
12. Disconnect the above connections until the installation of the panel is complete.
13. Fasten the mini-touch panel to the BB-MTP using the #6-32 screws supplied with
the panel.
14. Place the UniMount backing plate or Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You
can optionally secure the Decor faceplate to the bezel using the four Phillips flathead security screws.
15. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips on the touch panel.
Note
Once attached to the Decorstyle faceplate, the security
screws can’t be replaced
Figure 12
UniMount- / Decor-style touch
panels
16. Press the engraved overlay onto the UniMount or Decor-style faceplate.
17. Reconnect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to Wiring
the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and printout descriptions. The touch
panel will beep when you apply power.
UniMount- / Decor-style panels and BB-MTP Back Box (plasterboard)
These instructions describe how to install the UniMount- / Decor-style touch panels
listed in Figure 12.
UniMount- / Decor-style touch panels
UniMount Decor-style
AXU-MCA (/PB) AXD-MCA (/PB)
AXU-MCV (/PB) AXD-MCV (/PB)
Figure 13 shows a sample AXD-MCV/PB and BB-MTP UniMount Back Box for plasterboard.
1. For UniMount–style (AXU) touch panels, cut out the surface using the dimen-
sions shown in Figure 14. For Decor-style (AXD) touch panels, cut out the surface
using the dimensions shown in Figure 15.
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Figure 13
slot located at the bottom.
AXD-MCV/PB and BB-MTP
UniMount Back Box (plasterboard)
BB-MTP UniMount Back
Box enclosure
Plasterboard surface
mounting flanges
Knockout
Expansion clips
Stud
mounting
holes
AXD-MCV/PB
faceplate
Engraved overlay
Note
The touch panel must always
be installed with the release
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 Back Box. Remove the Back Box and discard.
4. Place the BB-MTP into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions as
shown for the UniMount (Figure 14) or the Decor-style panel (Figure 15).
5. Remove the BB-MTP and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded in-
sert (or screw anchor) into each hole.
6. Remove the BB-MTP and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded in-
sert (or screw anchor) into each hole.
7. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller and optional video
wiring from the video source.
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 13
Figure 14
UniMount (AXU) and BB-MTP
cutout dimensions for plasterboard
8. Remove the BB-MTP and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded in-
sert (or screw anchor) into each hole.
9. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller and optional video
wiring from the video source.
Note
Refer Wiring the Mini-Touch
Panel subsection for pinout
descriptions.
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10. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring as required.
11. Thread the incoming AXlink and optional video wiring through the BB-MTP
knockout.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Figure 15
Decor-style (AXD) and BBMTP cutout dimensions for
plasterboard
12. Fasten the BB-MTP to the plasterboard using the expansion screws supplied with
the enclosure.
13. Connect the AXlink and optional video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and printout descriptions.
14. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Con-
troller and optional video wiring to the video source. The panel beeps when you
apply power.
15. Disconnect the above connections until the installation of the panel is complete.
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 15
16. Fasten the mini-touch panel to the BB-MTP with the #6-32 screws supplied.
without removing the overlay.
17. Place the UniMount backing plate or Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You
can optionally secure the Decor faceplate to the bezel using the four Phillips flathead security screws.
Note
Once attached to the Decorstyle faceplate, the security
screws can’t be replaced
Figure 16
Rack-mount touch panel
Figure 17
AXM-MCA/PB rack mount
18. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips.
19. Press the engraved overlay onto the UniMount or Decor-style faceplate.
20. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
Rack-mount panels
These instructions describe installing the rack-mounted touch panels listed in
Figure 16.
Rack-mount touch panel
UniMount
AXM-MCA (/PB)
AXM-MCV (/PB)
Figure 17 shows an AXM-MCA/PB rack-mount touch panel.
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1. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the opening in the
AXlink
Video In
equipment rack.
2. Disconnect the AXlink connectors from the Central Controller and 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 touch panel into the equipment rack. Line up the top-left and bottom-
right screw holes and start the #6-32 screws. Then, start screwing the bottom-left
then top-right screws. Tighten all the screws after you start all the screws.
5. Connect both the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels
The Mini-TiltScreen Touch Panels use a mini-XLR connector to supply power / data
communications, and an optional RCA connector to display PAL-, SECAM-, or
NTSC- compatible video. The UniMount and rack-mount mini-touch panels use a
four-pin AXlink connector for power and data, and an optional RCA connector to
display PAL- or NTSC-compatible video. Figure 18 shows the rear panel AXlink and
optional RCA connectors on the Mini-TiltScreen Touch Panels.
Figure 18
Mini-TiltScreen Touch Panel
connectors (rear view)
Rear view
RCA video connector (optional)
Mini-XLR four-pin AXlink and
power connector
Installing Mini-Touch Panels 17
Figure 19
after installation is complete.
the connector.
UniMount- / Decor-style minitouch panel connectors (top
view)
Figure 19 shows the rear panel AXlink and optional RCA connector on the rackmount mini-touch panel.
Caution
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
Caution
Do not over-torque the
screws. Doing so can bend
the seating pin and damage
Top view
Four-pin AXlink connector
RCA video connector (optional)
Preparing captive wires
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 subsection.
3. Turn the flat-blade screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector.
Wiring guidelines
The touch panels require 12 VDC power to operate properly. 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.
Figure 20 lists wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the mini-touch
panel and Central Controller. The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power
are based on a minimum of 13.5 volts available at the Central Controller’s power
supply. For more information on power requirements, see the Specifications section.
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1
234
1 - GND (-)
3 - AXP
2 - AXM
4 - PWR (+)
GND (-)
2
1
PWR (+)
AXM
AXP
3
4
Control system
4-pin mini-XLR
connector
Figure 20
of each device.
Wiring guidelines
Note
Refer to the Specifications
section for information on the
maximum power consumption
Figure 21
Wiring guidelines for MCA
(750 mA)
Wire-size Maximum wiring
length
18 AWG 156.5 feet (44.70 m) 18 AWG 146.7 feet (44.71 m)
20 AWG 99. feet (30.18 m) 20 AWG 92.8 feet (28.29 m)
22 AWG 61.7 feet (18.80m) 22 AWG 57.9 feet (17.65 m)
24 AWG 38.9 feet (11.86 m) 24 AWG 34.5 feet (10.52 m)
Wiring guidelines for MCV
(800 mA)
Wire-size Maximum wiring
length
If you install the mini-touch panel farther from the Central Controller than recommended in Figure 20, connect an external 12 VDC power to the touch panel as shown
in the wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions in this section.
Using the AXlink mini-XLR connector for data and power (TiltScreen)
Connect the Central Controller’s AXlink connector to the mini-XLR connector (male)
on the rear panel of the TiltScreen touch panel for data and 12 VDC power as shown
in Figure 21.
Mini-XLR connector to Central
Controller wiring diagram
Using the AXlink mini-XLR connector and external 12 VDC power supply
(TiltScreen)
Connect the Central Controller’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 22.
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1
234
1 - GND (-)
3 - AXP
2 - AXM
4 - PWR (+)
4-pin mini-XLR
connector
PWR (+)
Control system
GND (-)
2
1
PWR (+)
AXM
AXP
3
4
GND (-)
12 VDC power supply
PWR (+)
AXM
AXP
GND (-)
AXlink connector
Central Controller
PWR (+)
AXM
AXP
GND (-)
Figure 22
gram
AXlink wiring diagram
before wiring the touch panel.
Mini-XLR connector to external 12 VDC power supply,
and Central Controller wiring
dia
Figure 23
Using the AXlink connector for data and power
Connect the Central Controller’s AXlink connector to the AXlink connector (male) on
the rear panel of the touch panel for data and 12 VDC power as shown in Figure
23.
Caution
If you are using power from
AXlink, disconnect the wiring
from the Central Controller
UniMount or rack-mount
Using the AXlink four-pin connector and external 12 VDC power supply
Connect the Central Controller’s AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the
rear panel of the touch panel as shown in Figure 24.
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PWR (+)
AXM
AXP
GND (-)
PWR (+)
AXM
AXP
GND (-)
AXlink connector
Central Controller
12 VDC power supply
PWR (+)
GND (-)
Figure 24
AXlink and external 12 VDC
power supply, and Central
Controller wiring diagram
UniMount or rack-mount
Use a 12 VDC power supply when the distance between the Central Controller and
mini-touch panel exceeds the limits described in Figure 20. Make sure to connect only
the GND wire on the AXlink connector when using a 12 VDC power supply. Do not
connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector’s PWR (+) terminal.
Cleaning the Touch Panel LCD
You should clean the LCD after installing the touch panel:
1. Disconnect all connectors from the touch panel.
2. Using one of two cotton cloths, spray a small amount of cleaning solution con-
sisting of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water onto the cloth.
3. Wipe the touch overlay. Then wipe dry with the other clean cloth.
4. Reconnect all connectors to the touch panel.
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