AMX COLOR TOUCH PANELS WITH AUDIO User Manual

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CP4/A - 4" Color Touch Panels with Audio

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To u c h Panels and Accessories

AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer

AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three

(3) years from the date of purchase from AMX Corporation, with the following exceptions:

• Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year.

• Disk drive mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, power supplies, and MX Series products are warranted for a period of one (1) year.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Cleaning the Touch Overlay.............................................................................................. 5

AC-CP4A/WRB Water-Resistant Faceplate for AXD-CP4/A............................................. 5

Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 6

Installation .................................................................................................................7

Mounting the AXD Wall Mount Panels .............................................................................. 7

Wall Mount installation using a pre-wall CB-CP4/A Conduit Box............................................. 7

Wall Mount panel installation into Drywall using Expansion Clips ......................................... 10

Wall Mount panel installation onto a flat surface using solid-surface screws......................... 13

Installation of the AC-CP4A/WRB Faceplates................................................................. 16

Drywall Surface upgrade installation ...................................................................................... 17

Solid Surface upgrade installation.......................................................................................... 18

Removing the AXT Faceplate/Bezel ............................................................................... 19

Removing and replacing AXT pushbuttons............................................................................ 20

Wiring the Touch Panel ................................................................................................... 21

Wiring guidelines.................................................................................................................... 21

Wiring the CP4/A terminal connectors and cables................................................................. 22

Additional CP4/A wiring configurations .................................................................................. 23

Using the CP4/A Programming Jacks ............................................................................. 25

Designing Touch Panel Pages ..............................................................................27

Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 27

Activating Edit Mode........................................................................................................ 28

Setting the Device Base .................................................................................................. 29

Setting the Device Used.................................................................................................. 30

Adding a Page................................................................................................................. 30

Setting the page color ............................................................................................................ 30

Adding a Button............................................................................................................... 30

Resizing a button ................................................................................................................... 31

Defining On-Screen Button Properties............................................................................ 31

Setting the channel code........................................................................................................ 31

Setting the variable text code................................................................................................. 32

Setting the page flip ............................................................................................................... 32

Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions ............................................................... 32

Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button ........................................................................... 33

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Creating a Bargraph and Joystick................................................................................... 33

Adding a bargraph or joystick button...................................................................................... 33

Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties....................................................................... 33

Setting the level code............................................................................................................. 34

Using the Adjust Sensors Setup Page ............................................................................ 34

Using the Audio and IR Device Setup page.................................................................... 37

External PushButtons...................................................................................................... 38

Setting the pushbutton LED illumination ................................................................................ 38

Light Sensor .................................................................................................................... 39

Passive Infrared Sensor.................................................................................................. 39

IR Receiver ..................................................................................................................... 39

Audio Tones .................................................................................................................... 39

Speaker Volume.............................................................................................................. 39

Microphone ..................................................................................................................... 39

Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts............................................. 40

Programming ..........................................................................................................41

Serial Commands............................................................................................................ 41

System Send_Commands .............................................................................................. 43

Programming Numbers ................................................................................................... 52

Shorthand Send Commands........................................................................................... 53

Color Send_Commands.................................................................................................. 58

Variable Text Send_Commands ..................................................................................... 60

Shorthand Variable Text Commands .............................................................................. 62

Button String Commands................................................................................................ 65

Upgrading the Firmware ........................................................................................67

Communication Methods for CP4/A Firmware Update ................................................... 67

Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio ............................................................... 69

Upgrading Firmware through a COM port.............................................................................. 69

Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address.................................................................... 71

Upgrading the Firmware Using SOFTROM .................................................................... 73

Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 73

Downloading the Firmware .................................................................................................... 74

Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................75

AXT-CP4/A Battery Replacement ................................................................................... 75

AXD-CP4/A Battery Replacement................................................................................... 77

4" Color Touch Panels with Audio

Product Information

The Color Passive-Matrix Audio Mini-Touch Panels (AXD-CP4/A and AXT-CP4/A) contain a

4-inch 256-color passive-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD). These panels are equipped with an

infrared motion sensor, light sensor, IR receiver, internal audio speakers, internal microphone,

external LED buttons, and removable buttons. Using the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Design program,

you can create custom pages with buttons, icons, sliders, bargraphs, time displays, logos, and

drawings.

The AXD-CP4/A is designed for wall mounting with a Wall Mount faceplate. The AXD unit also

uses an optional CB-CP4/A conduit/wall box for "pre-wall" surfaces.

The AXD-CP4/A panels come inserted within a plastic backbox (mountable into most surfaces) that should not be confused with the optional metal CB-CP4/A conduit box (metallic optional component).

FIG. 1 shows the AXD-CP4/A and AXT-CP4/A panels.

Product Information

AXD-CP4/A (Front view)

FIG. 1 Sample AXD-CP4/A and AXT-CP4/A

Verify the TPDesign3 program being used is Version 3.16 build 193 or higher. The Updated EXE for TPDesign3 can be found at AMX.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Application FIles > TPDesign3. Earlier versions of TPD3 will not correctly function with these panels.

AXT-CP4/A (Front view)

Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):

AXD-CP4/A • Housing: 4.60" x 5.34" x 1.87" (11.68 cm x 13.56 cm x 4.75 cm)

• Faceplate: 4.60" x 6.13" x 0.35" (11.68 cm x 15.57 cm x 0.89 cm)

• CB-CP4/A Conduit/wallbox: 4.09" x 5.51" x 3.40" (10.39 cm x 13.99 cm x 8.64 cm)

AXT-CP4/A • Tabletop unit: 4.22" x 6.24" x 4.99" (10.72 cm x 15.85 mm x 12.67 mm)

• Faceplate: 4.60" x 6.13" x 0.35" (11.68 cm x 15.57 cm x 0.89 cm)

CB-CP4/A • Conduit/wallbox: 3.92" x 5.51" x 3.40" (9.96 cm x 13.99 cm x 8.64 cm)

Weight:

AXD-CP4/A 2.23 lbs. (1.02 kg)

AXT-CP4/A 2.26 lbs. (1.03 kg)

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Specifications (Cont.)

Enclosures:

AXD-CP4/A (FG5921-23)

AXT-CP4/A • Table Top enclosure is available in either Dark Grey (FG5921-30) or Platinum

Power Requirements: • Constant current draw: 770 mA @ 12 VDC

Minimum power supply required:

Memory (factory default):

• BackBox with black matte finish

• Detachable front panel bezel are available in White (default), Black, and Beige

(FG5921-31)

• Startup current draw: 1.2 A @ 12 VDC

• PSN2.8 Power Supply (FG423-17)

- Includes U.S. power cord, with a 5mm captive-wire connector

• 512 KB of SRAM and 2 MB of Flash for a total memory of 2.5 MB.

The following is a detailed explanation of the on-board memory parameters:

• Graphics Buffer Memory:

- SGRAM

- 1 Mbit x 32 ==> 4 MByte

- Non-user accessible

- Volatile

• Flash Memory:

- CMOS Flash

- 16 MBit x 8 ==> 2 MByte

- Partially user accessible

- Non-volatile

Note: ~400 kByte is used by the firmware and is accessible only to the firmware during both normal operation and firmware downloads.

Note: ~1600 kByte is used by the user program and is used by TPD3 designs for bitmaps, icons, and fonts. This can be cleared using either the external "ZAP!" command or the on-panel Factory Reset button.

• RAM:

- SRAM

- 256 kByte x 16 ==> 512 kByte

- Partially user accessible

- Non-volatile via the battery backup (volatile when batteries are removed)

Note: 256 kByte is used by firmware and is accessible only to the firmware during normal operation.

Note: 256 kByte is used by the user program and is used by TPD3 designs for buttons, pages, and everything else not listed in the above Flash parameter. This can be cleared using the external "ZAP!" command or on-panel Factory Reset button.

• Clock Chip:

- RAM

- 31 Byte

- Non-user accessible

- Non-volatile via the battery backup (volatile when batteries removed)

- 31 bytes are used by the firmware to store AMX configuration information.

Note: If the battery is removed to clear the memory, it wipes out the AMX configuration information.

•EPLD:

- EEPROM

- 32 Macrocells

- Non-user accessible

- Non-volatile

- Used by hardware for board logic (unable to clear or update)

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Product Information

Specifications (Cont.)

Panel LCD Parameters: • Contrast ratio: 17:1

• Display area: 3.8 inches (9.65 cm)

• Screen resolution (HV): 320 x 240 pixels

• Viewing angles (100° total viewing angle): Horizontal: + Ver tic a l : +

IR Reception Angle: • 45° up on the AXT (30° on the AXD) from the horizontal plane

• 15° down on the AXT (30° on the AXD) from the horizontal plane

• 40° right of the vertical plane (both AXD and AXT units)

• 40° left of the vertical plane (both AXD and AXT units)

IR Reception Range: • Maximum range - 15 feet (4.57 m) for the AXT and 22 feet (6.71 m) for the AXD

Front Panel Components:

External Buttons: • 6 inter-changeable external pushbuttons. Pushbutton assignments can include

the typical Device/Channel numbers, Flip to Page option, and String/Macro.

• Buttons are used as interface tools that operate on-screen menus or turn On/ Off the controlled equipment.

• Both AXD and AXT panels come shipped with 6 blank buttons.

External LEDs: • 6 LEDs are located alongside each external pushbutton.

• Independently operated and programmed

• Used as status indicators. Along with the buttons, these can have the following feedback types assigned to them in TPDesign3 - Channel, Inverted Channel, Always On, Momentary, Channel Feedback, Inverted Channel, and Blink.

• They can then be used in many of the same ways as any other on-screen button.

Button Caps: • Set of 18 changeable button caps consisting of: 6 blanks, 2 embossed with

Up/Down arrows, and 10 pad-printed labels. These buttons match the bezel coloring.

• Custom engraved buttons are available through your AMX sales representative

• AXD buttons: Black set (60-5921-41BK), Beige set (60-5921-41BG), and White set (60-5921-41WH)

• AXT buttons: Dark Grey set (60-5921-37) and Platinum set (60-5921-38)

Button Labels: • 10 pad-printed labels

• These buttons contain 10 symbols covering the following functions: MENU,

LIGHTS, AUDIO, VIDEO, ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY, INTERCOM, MUTE, DRAPES, and POWER

• Refer to the Mounting the AXD Wall Mount Panels - FIG. 10 on page 13 for more information.

Light Detector: • Photosensitive light detector for adjustment of the panel brightness.

Motion Sensor (PIR): • Proximity Infrared Detector to wake the panel when the panel is approached.

• Activation range: + center.

IR Receiver: • 38 KHz, one-way IR reception (for AMX codes only)

Microphone: • Used for audio conferencing applications (intercom functionality)

50° (left and right from center)

50° (up and down from center)

20° vertically from center and + 45° horizontally from

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Specifications (Cont.)

Front Panel Components (Cont.):

Speakers: • Frequency response 450 Hz - 7 KHz

• 8 ohm

• 1 watt

Audio Levels: • Microphone output:

Line level audio Differential drive Programmable gain from 7dB to 50db in 31 steps of 1.5 db (linear taper)

• Audio input: Line level audio Differential drive Programmable gain from -26dB to +34 dB in 31 steps of 2dB each.

Rear Connectors:

AXlink/PWR: • 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for communication to the AMX Central

Controller providing both data and power

Audio: • 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for audio input/output

Programming Port: • 2.5 mm stereo conductor jack (side mounted)

Compatibility: • Axcess, NetLinx, and Landmark systems

Character Support: • Unicode

• Characters for middle-eastern languages such as Arabic are not supported

Operating / Storage Environment:

Included Accessories: • Installation Kit for AXD panels (KA5921-02)

• Indoor Operating Temperature: 10° C (50° F) to 40° C (104° F)

• Indoor Operating Humidity: 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

• Installation Kit for AXT panels:

character support for far-eastern languages such as Chinese.

within the Unicode fonts because they are bi-directional. Buttons with Unicode fonts can only be created and edited using TPDesign3.

- 2.5 mm stereo conductor programming cable (FG10-817)

- 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix data/power connector (41-5047)

- 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix audio connector (41-5083)

- Drywall clip set: 2 -drywall clamps and 2- #6 (2" long) screws (62-5924-05)

- 6 included blank buttons (pre-mounted into the AXD chassis)

- One bag containing 12 custom buttons (2 embossed/10 pad-printed) (65-6004)

- Set of three Detachable Faceplates with corresponding buttons:

- White faceplate (60-5921-40WH) and White button set (60-5921-41WH)

- Black faceplate (60-5921-40BK) and Black button set (60-5921-41BK)

- Beige faceplate (60-5921-40BG) and Beige button set (60-5921-41BG)

- 2.5 mm stereo conductor programming cable (FG10-817)

- 6 included blank buttons (pre-mounted into the AXT chassis)

- 10’ (3.05 m) custom Table Top cable (CA5921-01)

- One bag containing 12 custom buttons (2 embossed/10 pad-printed)

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Specifications (Cont.)

Optional Accessories: • AC-CP4A/WRB, Water resistant bezel set for AXD-CP4/A (beige, black, white)

(FG5921-24)

• Axcess programming cable (DB9 to DB9) (FG10-727)

• CB-CP4/A (FG033-10) Conduit/wallbox (includes drywall clips and screws for installation to studs during the construction phase).

- Conduit/Wallbox should only be mounted to a beam before a drywall is

installed (pre-wall).

• PSN2.8 Power Supply (12 VDC) (FG423-17)

• PSN6.5 Power Supply (12 VDC) (FG423-41) (recommended for use on the CP4/A)

Cleaning the Touch Overlay

You should clean the touch screen overlay often. Always use clean cotton cloths, and a spray bottle

of cleaning solution consisting of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water.

AC-CP4A/WRB Water-Resistant Faceplate for AXD-CP4/A

AMX now offers a new option - a set of water-resistant bezels for AXD-CP4/A touch panels:

AC-CP4A/WRB (FIG. 2). The faceplate set includes all three (3) color configurations - beige,

black, and white - covered with a thin transparent water-resistant film that covers the entire surface

of the bezel including the touch screen, sensor lens, and pushbuttons. It also includes a rubber-foam

gasket to "seal" the gap between the bezel, the back box and the wall. It is a perfect solution that

brings the power of AMX touch panels into wet and splashy environments inside your house or

office building.

FIG. 2 Sample AXD-CP4/A and AXT-CP4/A

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AC-CP4A/WRB faceplates (Beige, Black, and White)

FG5921-24

Product Information

Specifications

Specifications (Cont.)

Dimensions (HWD):

AC-CP4A/WRB

Foam Insulation

Description: • Water- resistant faceplate for existing AXD-CP4/A touch panels. This faceplate

Compatibility: • All AXD-CP4/A (Wall Mount) Touch Panels

Weight: • 75 grams

Features: • Faceplate mounts to any existing AXD-CP4/A.

Included Accessories:

Operating /Storage Environments:

• 4.59" x 6.13" x 0.35" (11.66 cm x 15.57 cm x 1.27 cm)

• Thickness: 0.125" (3.12 mm)

covers the LCD and buttons. The included foam insulation is placed around and behind the edges of the AXD housing (along the screw locations).

• Provides three different faceplate colors (Beige/Black/White).

• Foam insulation protects the internal circuitry from moisture and the elements.

• Insulator cutouts fit perfectly around existing housing screws.

• Three (3) faceplates: Beige (60-5921-44BG), Black (60-5921-44BK), and White (60-5921-44WH)

• One strip of foam insulation (with screw cutouts) that mounts around the inside border of the AXD housing

• Operating Temperature: 10° C (50° F) to 40° C (104° F)

• Operating Humidity: 20 - 100% RH

• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F)

• Storage Humidity: 5 - 85% RH

NOTE: The AC-CP4A/WRB is intended for installation to AXD units. The two main installation environments where this accessory can be used are: Solid surface (using four #4-40 solid surface screws) and Drywall surface (using 2 - #6 drywall clips and screws).

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Installation

Mounting the AXD Wall Mount Panels

The following paragraphs describe mounting the touch panel directly into a drywall, solid surface,

and into a Conduit Box. Wall Mount panels (AXDs) are contained within a plastic back box. This

back box is not removed in either the Conduit Box (CB-CP4/A) or solid surface installation

methods.

The CP4/A has a 4-pin mini-Phoenix AXlink connector (for data and power) and 8-pin

mini-Phoenix Audio connector (for audio/microphone communication) locations on the rear of the

unit. The AXT-CP4/A comes shipped with a pre-wired tabletop cable (CA5921-01). Manual wiring

of the connector ports is recommended for any AXD or custom installations.

The AXD and AXT CP4/A touch panels have different IR reception angle specifications based on either their location, elevation, and/or distance from the IR transmission source.

The following graphic (FIG. 3) indicates the locations of the different Wall Mount screw types.

Installation

Four Solid Surface screws are used here to secure the housing/unit to a solid surface

FIG. 3 Wall Mount panel (AXD) showing the secure locations for all screws types

Four (4) #4-20 screws (thread-forming screws)

- these are used to secure the internal components to the housing

Four (4) #4-40 screws (machine screws)

- these are used to secure the housing to a CB-CP4/A

Wall Mount installation using a pre-wall CB-CP4/A Conduit Box

The CP4/A Conduit/wallbox is an optional metallic housing that is installed onto a beam in a

pre-wall setting. The touch panels are housed in a default backbox that ships with each unit.

This installation (using the CB-CP4/A) must be done prior to any wall installation.

To install a Wall Mount touch panel into a conduit/wallbox for pre-mounted surfaces:

1. Fasten the CB-CP4/A to the stud through the stud fastening holes shown in FIG. 4 on page 8.

The wallbox can be secured to the stud by using either nails or screws.

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Installation

Stud

Surface

Stud fastening holes

CB-CP4/A Conduit Wallbox

Knockouts

AXD-CP4/A touch

panel housing secure

locations using four

#4-40 screws

Do not use these tabs

to mount a Conduit/

Wallbox

FIG. 4 Screw location for attachment on a sample conduit box for a drywall installation

2. Remove any necessary wiring knockouts from the pre-installed (optional) conduit box

(C in FIG. 4 on page 8) where the necessary cables are threaded through for connection to the

touch panel and external devices. The snaps located along the side of the conduit/wallbox can

be snapped off or used to mount the unit to a hard surface (like a wooden beam).

3. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 5) from the main AXD unit

(B in FIG. 5) by gripping the faceplate from the notches (located along the underside of the

plate) and pulling with gentle force.

4. Thread the incoming 4-pin mini-AXlink and 8-pin mini-Audio wiring through the cutout

opening in the wall.

5. Test the wiring by connecting the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector from the rear AXlink

connector to a PSN6.5 power supply or Central Controller. Verify that the panel is receiving

power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

6. Connect both the AXlink and Audio connectors to the rear of the touch panel. Refer to the

Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 21 for more detailed wiring instructions.

7. Disconnect the power connector from the PSN6.5 or Central Controller until the installation is

complete.

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Attachment site for beam

Install the (4) #4-40

machine screws into

into the places

indicated

Installation

Stud beam

C - Optional CB-CP4/A conduit/wallbox

SURFACE

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

FIG. 5 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for pre-existing conduit/wall box in a pre-wall construction

B - Main AXD unit consists of

the touch panel and backbox housing

Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the necessary connectors before being inserted into the drywall. Verify that the panel is receiving power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

8. Fasten the CB-CP4/A to the stud through the tabs shown in FIG. 5. The wallbox can be secured

to the stud by using either nails or screws. This installation must be done prior to any wall

installation.

9. Carefully slide the main unit (B in FIG. 5) into the conduit/wallbox (C in FIG. 5) until it slides

in completely and flush against the wallbox.

10. Use the four (4) securing screws (#4-40 screws) to attach the main AXD unit to the conduit

wallbox. Refer to B in FIG. 5 on page 9 for more information.

11. Use a grounded Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws in a clockwise direction

12. Fasten the main AXD unit to the surface using the four (4) surface screws (not provided with

unit) until the housing is securely fastened and flush against the wall.

13. Carefully remove any of the blank pre-installed plastic pushbuttons by pushing the top rim of

the button towards the LCD panel and applying a small amount of force.

14. Carefully insert the six (6) desired replacement pushbuttons (up to 12 other pre-labeled buttons

come in the accessory button kit) by grabbing the button at either sides, inserting the

attachment pegs into their respective connector holes, and pressing down firmly (FIG. 6 on

page 10).

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Lights

Audio

Video

Environment

Security

Intercom

Mute

Drapes

Powe r

FIG. 6 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations

Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White)

Light Sensor

PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor

IR Receiver

Microphone

15. Place the faceplate (A in FIG. 5 on page 9) onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG. 5 on page 9) by

gripping the object at both sides, resting the top rim of the faceplate to the top rim of the

housing, then applying gentle downward force. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and

PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make

sure the buttons are flush against the faceplate.

16. Reconnect the audio wiring to its respective terminal locations on the selected external audio

equipment for use in conferencing.

17. Reconnect the 4-pin mini-AXlink connector from the panel to the Central Controller and

provide power to the unit.

Wall Mount panel installation into Drywall using Expansion Clips

To install Wall Mount touch panels into plasterboard/drywall:

Expansion clips are mounted through pre-drilled notches located at the sides of the panel. These clips are one-time use pieces. If and error occurs during the installation process, a replacement clip must be ordered through your AMX representative.

1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 7 on page 11) from the main

AXD unit (B in FIG. 7 on page 11) by gripping the faceplate from the notches (located along

the underside of the plate) and pulling with gentle force.

2. Cut out the install surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 8 on page 11. Cut out the two

notches along-side the CP4/A to accommodate the two provided drywall expansion clips.

3. Thread the incoming 4-pin mini-AXlink and 8-pin mini-Audio wiring through the cutout

opening in the wall.

4. Test the wiring by connecting the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector from the rear AXlink

connector to a PSN6.5 power supply or Central Controller. Verify that the panel is receiving

power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

5. Connect both the AXlink and Audio connectors to the rear of the touch panel. Refer to the

Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 21 for more detailed wiring instructions.

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PIR, Microphone, IR and

Light Sensor locations

Install the 2-#6 drywall

clips and screws

(included) into the

the holes

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

B - Main AXD unit consists of the touch panel, internal components, and housing

FIG. 7 Wall Mount panel (AXD) installation configuration for drywall surfaces

Flat surface (can include a wall, podium, or other level surface)

2 notches are required if the unit is installed into a drywall using the (2) provided clips.

Drywall clip set (clip and

screw) for installation

to plasterboard/drywall

FIG. 8 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for plasterboard

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surfaces

Installation

6. Disconnect the power connector from the PSN6.5 or Central Controller until the installation is

complete.

7. Insert the #6 drywall screws and clips into the two notch locations along the side edges of the

Wall Mount housing as shown in both FIG. 7 on page 11 and in FIG. 8 on page 11.

8. Carefully insert the main unit (with expansion clips) into the cutout until the rim of the AXD

unit lies flush with the wall and the unit is firmly positioned.

9. Use a grounded Phillips screwdriver to tighten the #6 drywall screws in a clockwise direction

(FIG. 7 on page 11).

10. Fasten the main AXD unit to the surface using the two (2) drywall clip sets (consisting of

screws and clips) supplied with the enclosure until the housing is securely fastened and flush

against the wall (FIG. 9).

As the screw is tightened, the clip bends toward the insertion hole and into the wall. This

bending creates a "grip" on the wall by either pressing onto the wall or by securing the drywall

between the housing and the drywall clip.

B - Main AXD unit

Interchangeable plastic pushbuttons

Dry wall clips and 2- #6 screws

are inserted through the

notches cut out in the wall

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

FIG. 9 Screw and clip locations for plasterboard (dry wall) mounting of main AXD unit

11. Carefully remove any of the blank pre-installed plastic pushbuttons by pushing the top rim of

the button towards the LCD panel and applying a small amount of force.

12. Carefully insert the six (6) desired replacement pushbuttons (up to 12 other pre-labeled buttons

come in the accessory button kit) by grabbing the button at either sides, inserting the

attachment pegs into their respective connector holes, and pressing down firmly (FIG. 10 on

page 13).

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Lights

Audio

Video

Environment

Security

Intercom

Mute

Drapes

Powe r

FIG. 10 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations

Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White)

Light Sensor

PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor

IR Receiver

Microphone

13. Place the faceplate (A in FIG. 9 on page 12) onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG. 9 on page 12)

by gripping the object at both sides, resting the top rim of the faceplate to the top rim of the

housing, then applying gentle downward force. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and

PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make

sure the buttons are flush against the faceplate.

14. Reconnect the audio wiring to its respective terminal locations on the selected external audio

equipment for use in conferencing.

15. Reconnect the 4-pin mini-AXlink connector from the panel to the Central Controller and

provide power to the unit.

Wall Mount panel installation onto a flat surface using solid-surface screws

Mounting screws are secured through four (4) pre-drilled holes located at the left and right sides of the panel.

1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 11) from the main AXD unit

(B in FIG. 11) by gripping the faceplate from the notches (located along the underside of the

plate) and pulling with gentle force.

2. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 12 on page 14. Be sure not to cut out

notches for the expansion clips (only used when mounting the panel in plasterboard).

3. Thread the incoming 4-pin mini-AXlink and 8-pin mini-Audio wiring through the cutout

opening in the wall.

4. Test the wiring by connecting the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector from the rear AXlink

connector to a PSN6.5 power supply or Central Controller. Verify that the panel is receiving

power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

5. Connect both the AXlink and Audio connectors to the rear of the touch panel. Refer to the

Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 21 for more detailed wiring instructions.

6. Disconnect the power connector from the PSN6.5 or Central Controller until the installation is

complete.

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Install the four (4)

solid surface screws

into the holes

(screws not included)

shown below.

Screw length

depends on the

installation surface.

- Decor

faceplate

Attachment is done

along the edges of

the cutout

Flat/Solid surface (can include a wall, podium, or other level surface)

B - Main AXD unit consists of the touch panel, internal components, and housing

FIG. 11 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for flat /solid surfaces

These four holes are only

required when mounting to a solid surface. Secure the unit with solid surface

screws using #4-40 threaded

inserts at these four locations

Solid surface screw inserts

(4 screws) for mounting to a

flat surfaces (provided by

installer)

FIG. 12 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for flat surface mounting

7. Insert the four solid surface screws into the four threaded insert locations along the side edges

of the Wall Mount housing as shown in both FIG. 13 on page 15.

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Solid surface mounting screws (4) are inserted through the outer holes along the plastic housing

Main AXD unit consists of internal components, CP4/A, and plastic housing

FIG. 13 Screw locations for plasterboard mounting of the main AXD unit

8. Carefully insert the main unit (with surface screws) into the cutout until the rim of the AXD

unit lies flush with the wall and the unit is firmly positioned.

9. Use a grounded Phillips screwdriver to tighten the solid surface screws in a clockwise direction

(FIG. 13 on page 15).

10. Fasten the main AXD unit to the surface using the four (4) solid surface screws (not provided

with unit) until the housing is securely fastened and flush against the wall (FIG. 14).

Solid surface mounting screws

are inserted through the

openings along the side of

the Wall Mount panel

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

FIG. 14 Mounting screw locations for solid-surface mounting of main AXD unit

B - Main

AXD unit

Interchangeable plastic pushbuttons

11. Carefully remove any of the blank pre-installed plastic pushbuttons by pushing the top rim of

the button towards the LCD panel and applying a small amount of force.

12. Carefully insert the six (6) desired replacement pushbuttons (up to 12 other pre-labeled buttons

come in the accessory button kit) by grabbing the button at either sides, inserting the

attachment pegs into their respective connector holes, and pressing down firmly (FIG. 15 on

page 16).

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Lights

Audio

Video

Environment

Security

Intercom

Mute

Drapes

Powe r

FIG. 15 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations

Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White)

Light Sensor

PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor

IR Receiver

Microphone

13. Place the faceplate (A in FIG. 14) onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG. 14) by gripping the

object at both sides, resting the top rim of the faceplate to the top rim of the housing, then

applying gentle downward force. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and PIR Motion

sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make sure the buttons

are flush against the faceplate.

14. Reconnect the audio wiring to its respective terminal locations on the selected external audio

equipment for use in conferencing.

15. Reconnect the 4-pin mini-AXlink connector from the panel to the Central Controller and

provide power to the unit.

Installation of the AC-CP4A/WRB Faceplates

AMX now offers a new option - a set of water-resistant bezels for AXD-CP4/A touch panels:

AC-CP4A/WRB. This faceplate set includes all three (3) color configurations - beige, black, and

white - covered with a thin transparent water-resistant film that covers the entire surface of the

bezel including the touch screen, sensor lens, and pushbuttons. It also includes a rubber-foam

gasket to "seal" the gap between the bezel, the back box and the wall. It is a perfect solution that

brings the power of AMX touch panels into wet and splashy environments inside your house or

office building.

The AC-CP4A/WRB is intended for installation to AXD units. The two main installation environments where this accessory can be used are: Solid surface (using four #4-40 solid surface screws) and Drywall surface (using 2 - #6 drywall clips and screws).

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Drywall Surface upgrade installation

1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 16) from the main AXD unit

(B in FIG. 16) by gripping the faceplate from the notches (located along the underside of the

plate) and pulling with gentle force.

2. Locate the 2 drywall screws located along both sides of the AXD unit.

3. Use a grounded Phillips screwdriver to slightly loosen the #6 drywall screws in a counter-

clockwise direction.

The purpose of only slightly loosening the drywall screws is NOT to remove the unit but to provide enough slack so that there is enough room between the AXD housing and the drywall to wrap the foam insulation around the back of the housing for insulation purposes.

4. Unscrew the drywall screws enough to where there is a 0.125" gap between the edge of the

AXD housing and the drywall.

5. Install the foam insulation by inserting the left side of the foam between the drywall and the

rear of the housing.

6. While still holding the insulation, gently pull the other side of the foam over the opposite side

of the housing (FIG. 16) until the entire foam strip is now located behind the outer rim of the

AXD housing.

B - Main unit

(with LCD)

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

Foam Insulation strip

Two #6 drywall clips and screws

FIG. 16 Foam insulation location on a drywall mounted AXD

7. Verify the alignment of the center foam cutouts over the two side drywall screws (FIG. 16).

8. Carefully begin tighten the #6 drywall screws in a clockwise direction. Slight adjustments to

the position of the foam insulation can be necessary.

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9. Perform a visual inspection of the insulation seal around the rim of the AXD housing. There

should be no visible gaps between the rim of the housing and the surface of the drywall.

10. Finish the securing process of the AXD back to the drywall by tightly turning the drywall

screw in a clockwise direction to guarantee a tight seal.

11. Place the new AC-CP4A/WRB water-resistant faceplate onto the main AXD unit

(B in FIG. 16) by gripping the object at both sides, resting the top rim of the faceplate to the

top rim of the housing, then applying gentle downward force.

12. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective

openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make sure the buttons are flush against the faceplate.

Solid Surface upgrade installation

1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 17) from the main AXD unit

(B in FIG. 17) by gripping the faceplate from the notches (located along the underside of the

plate) and pulling with gentle force.

2. Locate the 4 solid-surface screws located along both sides (2 per side) of the AXD unit.

3. Use a grounded Phillips screwdriver to slightly loosen the screws in a counter-clockwise

direction.

The purpose of only slightly loosening the surface screws is NOT to remove the unit but to provide enough slack so that there is enough room between the AXD housing and the surface to wrap the foam insulation around the back of the housing for insulation purposes.

4. Unscrew the screws enough to where there is a 0.125" gap between the edge of the AXD

housing and the surface.

5. Install the foam insulation by inserting the left side of the foam between the surface and the

rear of the housing.

6. While still holding the insulation, gently pull the other side of the foam over the opposite side

of the housing (FIG. 17) until the entire foam strip is now located behind the outer rim of the

AXD housing.

7. Verify the alignment of the center foam cutouts over the four side solid-surface screws

(FIG. 17).

8. Carefully begin tighten the screws in a clockwise direction. Slight adjustments to the position

of the foam insulation can be necessary.

9. Perform a visual inspection of the insulation seal around the rim of the AXD housing. There

should be no visible gaps between the rim of the housing and the surface.

10. Finish the securing process of the AXD back to the surface by tightly turning the surface screw

in a clockwise direction to guarantee a tight seal.

11. Place the new AC-CP4A/WRB water-resistant faceplate onto the main AXD unit (B in

FIG. 17) by gripping the object at both sides, resting the top rim of the faceplate to the top rim

of the housing, then applying gentle downward force.

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Foam Insulation strip

B - Main unit

(with LCD)

4 - #4-40 solid

surface screws

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

FIG. 17 Foam insulation location on a solid surface mounted AXD

12. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective

openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make sure the buttons are flush against the faceplate.

Removing the AXT Faceplate/Bezel

Whereas the AXD faceplate is removable by gripping the faceplate from the notches and pulling

outwards, the AXT faceplate is secured to the enclosure via four (4) #4-40 phillips-head screws

located along the rear corners of the panel (FIG. 18).

B - Main AXT unit consists of the touch panel, internal components and enclosure

Remove/Install the four (4) #4-20 screws from/into the location indicated

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

Securing screws (4) #4-20

FIG. 18 AXT faceplate removal and screw locations

1. Flip the AXT panel over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching during the

removal process.

2. Locate the four (4) phillips-head #4-20 screws on the rear of the enclosure.

3. Remove the screws by inserting a grounded Phillips screwdriver into the screw holes and turn

the screws counter-clockwise.

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4. Remove all screws from the rear of the unit (B in FIG. 18 on page 19).

5. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip it back to where the entire unit is lying flat

on a level surface.

6. Carefully pull the faceplate (A in FIG. 18 on page 19) outwards until it comes away from the

rest of the main AXT unit (B in FIG. 18 on page 19).

Refer to the following section for more information on removing/replacing the pushbuttons and

reconnecting the faceplate/bezel to the main AXT unit

Removing and replacing AXT pushbuttons

1. Carefully remove any of the blank pre-installed plastic pushbuttons by pushing the top rim of

the button towards the LCD panel and applying a small amount of force.

2. Carefully insert the desired replacement pushbutton (up to 12 other pre-labeled buttons come

in the accessory button kit) by grabbing the button at either sides, inserting the attachment pegs

into their respective connector holes, and pressing down firmly (FIG. 19).

Lights

Audio

Video

Environment

Security

Intercom

Mute

Drapes

Powe r

FIG. 19 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations on AXT

Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White)

PIR (Passive

Infrared Sensor

Light Sensor

IR Receiver

Microphone

3. Carefully place the faceplate (A in FIG. 18) back onto the Main AXT unit (B in FIG. 18).

Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective

openings on the front bezel/faceplate.

4. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip the AXT panel over.

5. Place the LCD back onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching during the removal process.

6. Insert all screws back into the screw holes on the rear of the unit (B in FIG. 18).

7. Secure the screws by inserting a grounded Phillips screwdriver into the screw holes and turn

the screws clockwise.

8. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip it back to where the entire unit is lying flat

on a level surface.

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Wiring the Touch Panel

The CP4/A touch panels use a 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix AXlink connector (male) for both power

and data and an 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for audio input/output (FIG. 20). This same

figure shows the rear connector locations on both AXD and AXT panels.

4-pin

3.5 mm mini-Phoenix AXlink connector

Programming jack

8-pin

3.5 mm mini-Phoenix Audio connector

AXD-CP4/A (Rear view)

FIG. 20 Rear views of the AXD and AXT touch panels

AXT-CP4/A (Rear view)

Cable clip

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

Wiring guidelines

CP4/A touch panels require 12 VDC power to operate properly. These panel can use either a

PSN2.8 or a PSN6.5 power supply. The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable.

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 maximum lengths allowable between the 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. Refer to the Specifications section on page 1 for more

information.

Wiring Guidelines at 770 mA

Wire Size Maximum Wiring Length

18 AWG 152.43 feet (46.46 m)

20 AWG 96.44 feet (29.39 m)

22 AWG 60.13 feet (18.33 m)

24 AWG 37.90 feet (11.55 m)

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Wiring the CP4/A terminal connectors and cables

You will need a wire stripper and Phillips screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires.

Power and Audio connectors are wired and attached to the rear of the CP4/A. FIG. 21 provides a

layout of the wiring connection into both the AXD and AXT touch panels. This diagram is intended

for use in wiring the terminal ends of the 4-pin and 8-pin cables.

Microphone (-)

Microphone (+)

Mic GND

3.5 mm Audio Connector

Terminal connections are dependent on the system configuration

FIG. 21 CP4/A terminal connector pinout and wiring diagram

8-pin

4-pin

3.5 mm mini-AXlink

Audio Right (+)

Audio Right (-)

Audio GND

Audio Left (+)

Audio Left (-)

GND AXM

AXP

PWR

AXD/T-CP4/A

Rear

Front

Touch

Panel

On an AXT-CP4/A panel, these terminal connections are already wired to the appropriate connectors. To wire the terminal end of the AXT panel, connect the connectors to the rear of the panel as shown in FIG. 21 and thread the tabletop cable (CA5921-01) through the cable support clip located at the base of the panel (rear).

1. Loosen the screws on both the 4-pin and 8-pin connectors before insertion.

2. Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires.

3. Insert the incoming PWR, AXP, AXM, and GND wires from the Controller’s AXlink

connector into the respective openings on the terminal 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix AXlink

connector locations shown in FIG. 21.

4. Insert the outgoing microphone and incoming audio wires from the existing audio system into

the respective openings on the terminal 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix audio connector locations

shown in FIG. 21.

5. Secure the connections by using a grounded Phillips screwdriver to turn the screws clockwise.

Do not over-torque the screws; doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector.

6. Insert the wired connectors to the rear of the CP4/A touch panel.

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

7. Unscrew the two (2) screws that attach the clip to the underside of the AXT.

8. Thread the tabletop cable through the cable-clip opening at the rear of the AXT unit

(FIG. 20 on page 21).

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9. Flip the AXT panel over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching during the

removal process.

10. Screw the two (2) screws that attach the clip to the underside of the AXT.

11. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip it back to where the entire unit is lying flat

on a level surface.

Additional CP4/A wiring configurations

FIG. 22 provides a layout of the wiring connection used for multiple CP4/A panels wired to both a

Central Controller and an Audio switch. This diagram is intended for use in general wiring amongst

the various components of this system. The audio and microphone termination connectors are

dependent on the switch itself.

AXlink

AXD/T-CP4/A

Tou ch

Panel

AXD/T-CP4/A

Tou ch

Panel

AXD/T-CP4/A

Tou ch

Panel

AXD/T-CP4/A

Tou ch

Panel

Central Controller

(Master)

Microphone

Audio

Wire

termination is

switch dependent

Microphone

Audio

Microphone

Audio

Microphone

Audio

A U D

I T C H

Wire termination are dependent on the switch connections

FIG. 22 CP4/A wiring diagram using multiple panels routed through a Master and audio switch

In the above system, panel #1 could be configured so that a push sends a corresponding command

through the Master that sets panel #1’s microphone On and then sets all other panels (#2 - N) to

transmit the audio through their speakers.

 An example of this would be if a user wants to use panel #1 to send a page throughout a

home/office: "is anyone there...". All other panels would transmit the audio being picked

up by the first panels’ microphone.

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 Another example used with this system is that a user, upon hearing the page, could press

a button "labeled" for the source room and respond: "yes, I’m here".

FIG. 23 provides a layout of the wiring connection using two directly cross-connected CP4/A

panels that use a Master. This diagram is intended for use in general wiring information amongst

the various components of this system.

Central Controller

(Master)

Mic

Speaker

AXD/T-CP4/A

Touch

Panel

Audio

4-pin AXlink

8-pin AXlink

Mic

AXD/T-CP4/A

Tou ch

Panel

Audio

Mic

Speaker

A U

Wire termination of the Mic and Audio is done using an 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector

FIG. 23 CP4/A wiring diagram using two panels directly connected to each other using the CA5921-01 cable

In the above example, the Master controls the volume activity of the audio being transmitted

(through the microphone on one panel) and received (through the speakers of the other panel). The

mini 4-pin AXlink cable connects the panels to the Master and the mini 8-pin cable connects the

two panels’ audio signals.

The following bullets explain what happens on the panels during an audio transmission from both

the first and second panel.

 A button push on panel #1 sends a PUSH command to the Master which then:

 Increases panel #1 microphone level and mutes panel #1 speaker. This allows the

first user to transmit audio.

 Decreases panel #2 microphone level and increases Panel #2 speaker volume to

default levels. This allows the second user to hear the audio being transmitted from

panel #1.

 A button push on panel #2 sends a PUSH command to the Master which then:

 Increases panel #2 microphone level and mutes panel #2 speaker. This allows the

second user to transmit audio.

 Decreases panel #1 microphone level and increases Panel #1 speaker volume to

default levels. This allows the first user to hear the audio being transmitted from

panel #1.

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Using the CP4/A Programming Jacks

The programming jack (located on the side of either AXT or AXD touch panels) is used for

programming/communication between the CP4/A touch panel and TPDesign3. The programming

jack uses a three-wire, 2.5 mm stereo port. The optional (female to female) Axcess programming

cable (FG10-727) is used to bridge the connection between the programming cables’ male terminal

connector and the male RS-232 port on the rear of your PC (FIG. 24).

AXT Programming

jack

Stereo plug

(male)

CP4/A panel

to DB9

programming

cable (FG10-817)

FIG. 24 Programming jack connector locations and wiring configuration to the PC

AXD Programming

jack

male DB9

female DB9

Axcess Programming cable - FG10-727 goes to your PC’s rear male RS-232 port

To download and upload TPDesign3 touch panel pages:

1. Connect the stereo plug (male) end of the programming cable into the programming jack on

the side of the CP4/A.

2. Connect the male DB9 end of the cable into the female connector on the optional Axcess

programming cable.

3. Connect the other end of the Axcess programming cable to the male DB9 port on the back of

your computer.

4. Configure the communication parameters in TPDesign3.

For more information on CP4/A communication methods, refer to the Communication Methods for CP4/A Firmware Update section on page 67 for additional methods and firmware download procedures.

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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) 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.

Designing Touch Panel Pages

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. The general button categories

are described in the table below.

General Button Categories

Selection buttons Selection buttons appear on touch panel pages and set

communication 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

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.

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General Button Categories (Cont.)

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

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

requires verification before an action is performed.

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 (FIG. 25). Note that the

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

page.

FIG. 25 Main Page

To activate Edit mode:

1. Press

2. Press

SETUP in the Main page to open the Setup page (FIG. 26).

PROTECTED SETUP to open the keypad.

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FIG. 26 Setup page

3. Enter 1988 (default password) in the keypad and press ENTER to open the Protected Setup

page. If you press ENTER after typing an incorrect password, you are immediately returned to

the previous page.

4. Press

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

Setup page when enabled, as shown in FIG. 27.

FIG. 27 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. 28), are

used to design and modify button and page settings.

Setting the Device Base

Press the DEVICE BASE option, in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 27), 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

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FIG. 28 Main page with Edit bar

Setting the Device Used

Use the DEVICE USED option in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 27) to assign a value for the

number of devices being controlled by the touch panel.

Edit bar

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

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

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

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.

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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Resizing a button

Designing Touch Panel Pages

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 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.

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 to open the BUTTON TYPE menu.

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 page.

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.

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.

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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 Page

the

PAGE FLIP TYPE menu.

Page FLIP

type button

FLIP STANDARD type button (FIG. 29) in the Button Properties page to open

Flip to Page button

FIG. 29 Page FLIP Type button

2. Select a Page Flip type. If you select

AGE button appears.

3. Press the

FLIP TO PAGE button (FIG. 29) to open a list of all the saved touch panel pages. If the

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

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.

Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions

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

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.

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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.

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 things such as camera 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 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 32 and the Setting the channel code section on page 31 for

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

page 32 for more information on colors for channel-off conditions.

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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 Y-axis. 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.

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.

Using the Adjust Sensors Setup Page

The button illumination, infrared, microphone, speakers, and light sensors on the CP4/A panels

come factory defaulted with values that can be changed by each user to suit their needs. Refer to

the Programming section on page 41 for more detailed information on commands.

This page is used to configure the various features and parameters for the CP4/A panel sensors. To

access the Sensors Setup page:

1. From the Main page press the

2. Press

ADJUST SENSORS from the Setup page (FIG. 26 on page 29).

SETUP button.

3. Choose from any of the sensor setup buttons on the Adjust Sensors page (FIG. 30).

FIG. 30 Adjust Sensors page

4. Calibrate the following sensors before the system is used.

 PIR SENSOR adjusts the effective sensitivity (physical detection range) of the Passive

Infrared Sensor. The activation threshold range of the

PIR SENSOR is 1 - 20. An

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adjustment to the PIR activation threshold is also achieved through the use of the IRSL

AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 47 for more information.

Setting the value to zero forces the value to 1. Disabling of the PIR is done by disabling

both the Infrared Push/Release and the Infrared Wake features. Refer to the

PUSH/RELEASE

 INFRARED STATUS displays the activity of the infrared sensor. This button toggles

and WAKE button descriptions for more information.

INFRARED

between the available On/Off states; depending on whether there is an activation of the

sensor. When an object crosses the activation range of the sensor, the button turns to the

On state.

 INFRARED PUSH enables an Input/Output change that is sent to the AXlink program.

This feature is independent of the other infrared features such as

can be disabled by entering an

INFRARED CHANNEL value of zero or through the use of

INFRARED WAKE. This

the IRPU AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 47 for more information. Sample uses

of this feature include the illumination control of room lights. The following occurs when

this feature is active:

 On the initial detection of a user within the range of the PIR, an I/O change of TRUE

(Push) is sent to the AXlink program.

 If the presence of a user has been detected and the PIR no longer senses the presence

of a user for a period of thirty (30) seconds; an I/O change of FALSE (Release) is

sent to the AXlink program.

 The PIR I/O change is always disabled when in the Adjust Sensors Mode.

 INFRARED WAKE turns On the backlight of the display when the PIR detects the

presence of a user. This feature is disabled through the use of the IRWA AXlink

Send_Command. Refer to page 47for more information.

 DIM MODE BRIGHTNESS adjusts the brightness of the touch panel backlight for the

Dim-Room (DRM) mode operation. The Dim-Room brightness level range is 1 - 8. An

adjustment to the Dim-Room brightness level is also achieved through the use of the

BRDM AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 45 for more information.

 AUDIO AND IR DEVICE SETUP provides the speaker volume control, microphone

control, and the IR device codes. Refer to the Using the Adjust Sensors Setup

Page section on page 34 for more information.

 LIGHT DIM MODE sets the Light Sensor to automatically switch the touch panel display

backlight between a Normal-Room (NRM) or Dim-Room (DRM) setting (active when

the

LIGHT DIM MODE button is pressed). This feature is disabled through the use of the

LSDM AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 48 and the LS Level # definition below

for more information.

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 In the Normal-Room mode, the brightness of the panel is the same as the value set in

the Setup > Set Brightness page.

 In the Dim-Room mode, the brightness of the backlight is user selectable through the

DIM MODE BRIGHTNESS level setting on the Adjust Sensors page.

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 INFRARED DEVICE # assigns a device number to the Passive Infrared sensor. An

 INFRARED CHANNEL # assigns a channel number to the Passive Infrared sensor. An

 LS DEVICE # assigns a device number to the Light sensor.

 LS LEVEL # assigns a level number to the light sensor.

If Light Sensor levels are scaled to values of 1 - 127, it indicates a Dim Room Mode. Values of 128 - 255 indicate a Normal Room Mode.

 PIR BUTTON ILLUMINATION mode sets the pushbutton LEDs to illuminate when the

adjustment to the Infrared Device value is also achieved through the use of the IRPU

AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 47 for more information. CP4/A Device numbers

are also configured through TPDesign3.

adjustment to the Infrared Channel value is also achieved through the use of the IRPU

AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 47 for more information. CP4/A Channel

numbers are also configured through TPDesign3. Refer to the TPDesign3 Touch Panel

Design instruction manual for more information.

Passive Infrared sensor (PIR) detects the presence of a user. When the PIR no longer

detects the presence of a user (after thirty seconds), the pushbutton LED illumination

turns Off. An adjustment to this mode is also achieved through the use of the PBIL

AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 49 for more information.

Illumination is dependent only on the PIR. It does not matter whether the panel is in

Wake/Sleep mode or whether the Light Sensor is set to Dim-Room mode (DRM) or

Normal-Room mode (NRM).

 LS BUTTON ILLUMINATION mode sets the pushbutton LEDs to illuminate when the

light sensor (LS) falls below its threshold value. In the case of a Dim-Room, refer to the

light sensor section above for more information about the definition of a Dim vs. Normal

Room. When the LS rises above its hysteresis (turn-on) value, in the case of a

Normal-Room, the pushbutton LED illumination turns Off. An adjustment to this mode

is also achieved through the use of the PBIL AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 49

for more information.

LED illumination is dependent only on the LS and corresponding light threshold. It does not matter whether the panel is in Wake/Sleep mode or whether the Light Sensor is set to DRM or NRM.

 BUTTON ILLUMINATION mode sets the pushbutton LEDs to either illuminate (On) or

not (Off). An adjustment to this mode is also achieved through the use of the PBIL

AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 49 for more information.

 PIR/LS AUTO mode is a combination of the first two automatic mode buttons (PIR and LS

button illumination). An adjustment to this mode is also achieved through the use of the

PBIL AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 49 for more information.

 The order of precedence for illumination of the pushbutton LEDs is PIR then LS.

The pushbutton LEDs illuminate if there is PIR activity, without regard to the level

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of the light sensor. The LEDs also illuminate if there is no PIR activity and the light

sensor level falls below its threshold value.

 The order of precedence for turning Off the pushbutton LEDs is the LS then PIR. If

the light sensor rises above its hysteresis (turn-on) value and there is no any activity

coming from the PIR (thirty seconds of inactivity), the LEDs turn Off.

Using the Audio and IR Device Setup page

The speaker volume control, microphone control, and the IR device codes will be facilitated

through a Audio And IR Device Setup Page. This page is used to configure the various features and

parameters for the CP4/A panel sensors. To access the Sensors Setup page:

1. From the Main page press the

2. Press

3. Press

ADJUST SENSORS from the Setup page (FIG. 26 on page 29).

AUDIO AND IR DEVICE SETUP from the Adjust Sensors page (FIG. 30 on page 34).

SETUP button.

4. Choose from any of these buttons and sliders to alter and set the properties for the speakers, IR

receiver, and microphone (FIG. 31 on page 37).

FIG. 31 Adjust Sensors page

 SPEAKER VOLUME allows the user to adjust the effective speaker volume. The panel

consists of an up button (UP), a down button (DN), and a current setting indicator (range

is between 0 and 32). The Speaker Volume up and down buttons adjust the Speaker

Volume. A zero value will mute the speaker. An adjustment to the speaker volume is also

achieved through the use of the SVOL AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 50 for

more information.

 MICROPHONE ADJUSTMENT allows the user to adjust the effective microphone

volume. The panel consists of an up button (UP), a down button (DN), and a current

setting indicator (range is between 0 and 32). The Microphone Adjustment up and down

buttons adjust the Microphone Volume. A zero value will mute the microphone. An

adjustment to the speaker volume is also achieved through the use of the MVOL AXlink

Send_Command. Refer to page 48 for more information.

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 SPEAKER DEVICE # assigns a device number to the speaker. Enter a device number

 SPEAKER LEVEL # assigns a level number to the speaker. Enter a level value of

 IR CODES DEVICE # allows a user to enable/disable the IR feature. This toggles the

 MICROPHONE DEVICE # assigns a device number to the microphone. Enter a device

from 1 -4 into the on-screen Keypad and press ENTER when done.

1 - 8 into the on-screen Keypad and press ENTER when done.

selection such that activating the button enables the IR Codes Device feature and

de-activating ("reverse video") disables the IR Codes Device feature.

The device number (n) displayed on the IR Codes Device button is one greater than the

number shown on the device used button on the protected setup page. This device number

is then added to the device base shown on the audio and IR Device Setup page and is used

when the IR codes are received and sent to the Master.

 Example: If device base equals 128, device used equals four, and the IR Codes

Device feature is toggled On, then the IR Codes Device button will show five and the

IR device will be 132. When the IR Codes Device button is toggled off the IR Codes

Device will indicate zero.

number from 1 -4 into the on-screen Keypad and press ENTER when done.

 MICROPHONE LEVEL # assigns a level number to the microphone. Enter a level value

of 1 - 8 into the on-screen Keypad and press ENTER when done.

External PushButtons

The functionality of these external pushbuttons is like those of other touch panels. The assignments

for these pushbuttons include Device/Channel numbers, Flip to Page options, and a string/macro

option. The properties for these buttons is set from the

in touch panel Edit mode. Refer to the G3 Firmware Design and Reference instruction manual for

more information on working with the firmware.

Setting the pushbutton LED illumination

The external pushbuttons LEDs are backlit via the illumination buttons on the Sensor Setup page of

the touch panel. The user can choose from five different illumination modes from a combination of

the three lower buttons on the Adjust Sensors page:

AUTO

. Refer to page 34 through page 36 for more information on these modes.

To activate the Button LED Illumination modes:

1. Press

ADJUST SENSORS from the Setup page.

2. Press the combination of the three illumination buttons that correspond to the method of

desired illumination.

The above mentioned illumination modes are also set through the use of AXlink Send_Commands.

Refer to the System Send_Commands section on page 43.

EDIT > BUTTON > PROPERTIES menu while

ON, OFF, PIR AUTO, LS AUTO, and PIR/LS

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Light Sensor

The CP4/A is equipped with a photo-sensitive sensor that gives the panel the ability to

automatically switch the brightness of the display’s backlight between two settings: Normal Room

(NRM) and Dim-Room (DRM). The panel’s backlight is the amount of light emanating from the

buttons and LCD display.

 Normal-Room mode is equal to the brightness of the backlight directly selectable from

the

SET BRIGHTNESS button in the Setup page.

 Dim-Room mode allows the user to directly select the brightness value of the backlight

from the Sensors Setup page >

ADJUST SENSORS button.

Passive Infrared Sensor

The on-board infrared sensor provides motion detection that either "wakes-up" the CP4/A (Infrared

Wake) or sends an I/O signal to the Central Controller (Infrared Push/Release). This sensor is

mostly used for the illumination/non-illumination of the LCD, external backlit pushbuttons, and use

in the Push/Release control of room lights. The Adjust Sensors page displays a level indicator and

buttons that allow the user to change the following PIR settings: Infrared Wake, Infrared Push/

Release, Activation threshold.

IR Receiver

The CP4/A is equipped with an on-board IR receiver that is capable of receiving a one-way 38 KHz

signals (of AMX codes only). The properties for this receiver is capable of being set through

the Using the Adjust Sensors Setup Page section on page 34. The maximum range is 15 feet

(4.57 m) for the AXT and 22 feet (6.71 m) for the AXD unit. Reception angles vary dependant

upon the elevation and location of the installed panel.

Audio Tones

The CP4/A is equipped with a transducer that gives the panel the ability to both produce six

different audible tones and deliver sounds from other connected CP4/A panels. The tones are

enabled through the use of the BEEP AXlink Send_Command. Refer to the BEEP n s section on

page 45 for more detailed information about the tones and their specifications.

Speaker Volume

The speaker volume can be set through either the Speaker Volume section of the Using the Adjust

Sensors Setup Page section on page 34 or via the use of commands such as SVOL AXlink

Send_Command. Refer to the Using the Audio and IR Device Setup page section on page 37.

Microphone

The on-board microphone provides a user with the ability to transmit audio from one CP4/A touch

panel to another connected panel on a system. Refer to the Wiring the Touch Panel section on

page 21 for more information on panel wiring diagrams. These transmitted signals can be

configured to transmit to either specific panels or all panels on a system. The microphone volume

can be set through either the Microphone Adjustment section of the Using the Adjust Sensors Setup

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Page section on page 34 or via the use of commands such as MVOL AXlink Send_Command.

Refer to the Using the Audio and IR Device Setup page section on page 37.

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.

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 or 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.

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Programming

You can program the touch panel, using the commands in this section, 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.

Serial Commands

Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator mode. These commands are not case

sensitive.

Serial Commands

?LSCV

Displays the dim room cutoff value.

?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.

Programming

Syntax:

"?LSCV"

Example:

?LSCV

Requests the value currently set for the upper limit assigned to a dim room. A room with a light level above this, is categorized as a normal lit room. The default value is set at 66 and the range is 0-255.

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

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.

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Serial Commands (Cont.)

CHECK CAL

Enters the calibration test mode.

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.

RESET

Cycles power on the touch panel.

SET CAL

Sets the calibration variables.

SETUP

Puts the touch panel on the Setup Page.

Syntax:

"CHECK CAL"

Example:

CHECK CAL

Begins the calibration check mode 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:

"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.

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.

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Serial Commands (Cont.)

VER

Restores the current version.

WORKING?

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

ZAP!

Clears all memory.

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 CP4/A 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

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

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.

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.

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

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.

BAUD

Sets the program port baud rate.

BEEP

Gives an output of one beep.

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.

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.

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

BEEP n s

Gives an output of one beep.

BRDM

Adjusts the DimRoom Brightness setting.

BRIT

Adjusts brightness of display.

CALIBRATE

Starts the touch panel calibration sequence.

The Beep button in the Protected Setup page must be set from 1 - 5 for the BEEP command. The <n> and <s> are optional such that BEEP by itself enables a standard tone and duration.

Syntax:

"’BEEP,<n>,<s>’"

Var iables :

n = tone value (0 = minimum; 5 = maximum).

s = duration of beep in whole number seconds (0 = minimum; 255 = maximum).

Sounds tone number n for x seconds.

Examples:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BEEP,1,3’"

Sound tone one for three seconds

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BEEP,2,63’"

Activates tone number two for 63 seconds. A value of zero for the duration is used to turn a tone Off. "BEEP,2,0" deactivates tone two that was activated in the previous example. The BEEP command will disable the beep after a QBEEP command.

The brightness level set with this command corresponds to the value present on the Dim Mode Brightness level indicator on the Adjust Sensors page.

Syntax:

"’BRDM,<n>’"

Var iable:

n = brightness level (1 = minimum; 8 = maximum)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’BRDM,4’"

Adjusts the Dim-Room brightness level to four.

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.

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

CONT

Adjusts contrast of display.

CLOCK

Sets the time and date.

DBEEP

Gives a double beep output.

ILEV

Inverts the joystick axis.

Syntax:

"’CONT-<level>’"

Var iable:

level = 1 - 12 (1 = minimum; 12 = maximum)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CONT-12’"

Sets display to highest contrast level.

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.

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.

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

IRPU

Enables/Disables the PIR Push/ Release mode.

IRSL

Adjusts the PIR activation threshold.

IRWA

Enables/Disables the PIR Wake mode.

LSCV

Sets the Light Sensor dark room mode.

The Push/Release mode set with this command corresponds to the value present on the Adjust Sensors page. The Push/Release is disabled from the Adjust Sensors page by setting the PIR channel number to 0 (zero).

Syntax:

"’IRPU,<n>’"

the letter is equivalent to the PIR channel number

Var iables :

n = 0, turns OFF the PIR Push/Release feature (disable).

= >0, turns ON the PIR Push/Release feature (enable).

For the device and channel number specified by n.

PIR Channel = ((device #-1)*256)+channel number

Examples:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’IRPU,0’"

Disables the PIR Push/Release feature.

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’IRPU,6’"

Enables the PIR Push/Release feature on device one, channel six.

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’IRPU,1023’"

Turns On the PIR push/release for device four, channel 255.

The activation threshold is also set by the PIR SENSOR adjustment bar on the Adjust Sensors page. Disabling of the activation threshold is done only by disabling both the Push/Release and PIR Wake features.

Syntax:

"’IRSL,<n>’"

Var iables :

n = Activation threshold (1 = minimum; 20 = maximum)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’IRSL,4’"

Adjusts the activation threshold of the PIR to a level of 4.

The Wake mode set with this command corresponds to the value present on the Adjust Sensors page.

Syntax:

"’IRWA,<n>’"

Var iables :

n = 0, turns OFF the PIR Wake feature (disable).

n = 1, turns ON the PIR Wake feature (enable).

Examples:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’IRWA,0’"

Disables the PIR Wake feature.

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’IRWA,1’"

Enables the PIR Wake feature.

This command adjusts the cut-off calibration value for the Light Sensor dark room mode to equal the current Light Sensor reading.

Syntax:

"’LSCV’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’LSCV’"

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

LSDM

Enables/disables the Dim-Room mode.

MUTM

Turns Off or On the on-board microphone.

MUTS

Turns Off or On the on-board speaker.

MVOL

Sets the microphone volume to a specified level or percentage.

PAG E

Flips to a page with a specified page name.

The Dim-Room mode is also set with the LIGHT DIM MODE button on the Adjust Sensors page.

Syntax:

"’LSDM,<n>’"

Var iables :

n = 0, turns OFF the Dim-Room feature (disable).

n = 1, turns ON the Dim-Room feature (enable).

Examples:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’LSDM,0’"

Disables the light sensor DRM feature.

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’LSDM,1’"

Enables the light sensor DRM feature.

Syntax:

"’MUTM,<turn off/on>’"

Var iable:

turn off/on = 0 or 1 (0 = Turn Off microphone; 1 = turn On microphone)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’MUTM,0’"

Mutes the on-board microphone.

Syntax:

"’MUTS,<turn off/on>’"

Var iable:

turn off/on = 0 or 1 (0 = turn Off the speaker; 1 = turn On the speaker)

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’MUTS,0’"

Mutes the on-board speaker.

Syntax:

"’MVOL,<volume level>,<percentage 1>’"

Var iable:

volume level = 0 - 255

percentage 1 = set the percentage to equal the level value

Example1:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’MVOL,255’"

Sets the microphone to the maximum level.

Example2:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’MVOL,0’"

Mutes the microphone.

Example2:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’MVOL,75,1’"

Sets the microphone to 75 percent.

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.

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

PBIL

Assigns the pushbutton illumination modes.

PKEYP

Displays asterisks (*) for keypad entries.

PPOF

Closes a specific popup page.

PPON

Opens a specific popup page.

QBEEP

Stops all beeps.

The button illumination features are also set using the three illumination buttons on the Adjust Sensors page.

Syntax:

"’PBIL,<n>’"

Var iable:

n = Pushbutton illumination mode value:

Mode # <n> 0

1 2

Example:

Mode Description Disabled (illumination Off)

Enabled (illumination On) PIR Automatic (illumination based on PIR detection)

LS Automatic - button illumination is based on the light sensor detection of a dim or normal room mode.

PIR/LS Automatic - a combination of options 2 and 3. The order of precedence is PIR then the LS.

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’PBIL,2’"

Sets the pushbuttons to illuminate when the Passive Infrared sensor (PIR) detects the presence of a user.

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.

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.

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

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.

SVOL

Sets the speaker volume to a specified level or percentage.

TPAGEOFF

Deactivates page tracking.

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.

Syntax:

"’SVOL,<volume level>,<percentage 1>’"

Var iable:

volume level = 0 - 255

percentage 1 = set the percentage to equal the level value

Example1:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SVOL,255’"

Sets the speaker to the maximum level.

Example2:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SVOL,0’"

Mutes the speaker.

Example2:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SVOL,100,1’"

Sets the speaker to 100 percent (maximum value).

Syntax:

"’TPAGEOFF’"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’TPAGEOFF’"

Deactivates the page tracking option.

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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 } }

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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 *)

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System Send_Commands (Cont.)

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:

"’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.

See Warning information on page 52 for more information.

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

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 Grey 78 - 83

Aqua 30 - 35 More Grey 84 - 86

Cyan 36 - 41 Black 87

Royal 42 - 47 Transparent 255

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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.

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 shorthand commands operate control equipment just like standard Send_Commands still used

in a wide variety of AMX products. However, shorthand commands are smaller byte-for-byte, and

are processed more efficiently.

The table below lists the shorthand Send_Commands you can use with the AXD-CP4/A touch

panels. The shorthand command data is 1-byte, non-ASCII format except for pages, passwords,

text, and bitmap names.

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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.

@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 specified page’s background 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 52.

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 52.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CBN’,2,78"

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

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 52.

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 52.

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 52.

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.

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Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.)

@CPP

Sets the specified page’s background color to the specified color.

@CTF

Sets the OFF feedback text color to the specified color.

@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.

@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:

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

Var iables :

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 52.

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 52.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CTF’,1,87"

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

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 52.

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.

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.

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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.

@PWD

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

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.

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.

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Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.)

@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:

"’@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.

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Color Send_Commands

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

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 52).

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 52.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CBOFF1-0’"

Sets the OFF feedback border color to Red 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 52.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CBON1-48’"

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

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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 52.

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 52.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CFON1-48’"

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

Syntax:

"’CPAGE<color_number>-<page name>’"

Var iables :

color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 52.

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 52.

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 = Refer to the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 52.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CTON1-72’"

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

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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 iable:

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 53.

font size = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 53.

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

Example:

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

Sets the title on variable text button one 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 53.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!F’,’1,’6’"

Changes the font on the variable text button one to hollow medium.

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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/style>’"

Var iables :

variable text address = The number of the variable text button (1-255).

font size/style = The size or style of the font (1-255). See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 53 for more information.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’FONT1-6’"

Changes the font on the variable text button one to hollow medium. Variable fonts start at a value of 32.

Syntax:

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

Var iables :

variable text address = 1 - 255

border style = 0 - 41. See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 53.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!I’,1,’6’"

Changes the border style on the variable text button one 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 53.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND TP,"’ICON25-6’"

Changes the border style on the variable text button 25 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 title on variable text button one 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 on a text line above PLAY on the button.

Programming

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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.

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 53.

’%F’,<font styles> = See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 53.

’%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 52.

’%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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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 53.

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 53.

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.

Programming

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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:

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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.

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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 control system receives the string command

when you press a button. Serial or Serial Port references in this section refer to the use of the

programming jack on the sides of the CP4/A touch panels (FIG. 32 on page 67).

Button String Commands

$SC

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

$SL

Activates sleep mode on a wireless touch panel.

$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 in 1-minute increments.

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).

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.

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Button String Commands (Cont.)

WORKING?

Verifies the communication between touch panels through the use of the on-panel editor.

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

Syntax:

"WORKING?"

Example:

• CP4/A panel serial is connected to TPI program port.

• CP4/A panel wants to verify communication between the TPI and itself.

• CP4/A panel issues "WORKING?" to its serial. It will be sent as $SP "WORKING?".

• TPI receives the command and responds to the CP4/A panel by telling it to set the Main page background to white. Thus communication is verified.

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Upgrading the Firmware

To upgrade the firmware, your PC must be connected to the program port, on the Master, using a

DB9 programming cable. The panel must also be connected to the Controller via an AXlink or

2.5 mm connector inserted into the Programming jack on the side of the panel.

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

Communication Methods for CP4/A Firmware Update

Upgrading the Firmware

There are three-ways to communicate to the CP4/A touch panel:

 RS-232 from the PC (FIG. 32): In this method, a user connects one end of the Axcess

programming cable (FG10-727) DB9 female to the PC COM port (male) and the other

DB9 female end to the CP4/A programming cable (FG10-817). The 2.5 mm stereo plug

on this cable is then inserted into the CP4/A programming jack.

AXT Programming

jack

Stereo plug

(male)

CP4/A panel

to DB9

programming

cable (FG10-817)

FIG. 32 CP4/A communication - RS-232 from PC

AXD Programming

jack

male DB9

female DB9

Axcess Programming cable - FG10-727 goes to your PC’s rear male RS-232 port

Refer to the Using the CP4/A Programming Jacks section on page 25 for more information on the procedures involved in this method.

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 RS-232 via the Master (FIG. 33): In this method, a user connects one end of the optional

Axcess programming cable (FG10-727) DB9 female to the Program port (male) on the

from of the Master and the other DB9 female end to the PC’s rear male COM port.

A 4-pin mini-AXlink connector is then used to bridge the gap from the rear AXlink port

on the Master to the rear AXlink port on the CP4/A panel.

Axcess Programming

cable - FG10-727

goes from the Master Program

Port (front) to the PC’s rear RS-232

male COM port

AXT 4-pin AXlink

port (female)

4-pin

mini-AXlink

connector

(male)

FIG. 33 CP4/A communication - RS-232 from PC to Master - mini-AXlink from Master to panels

 AXlink via the Master (FIG. 33): In this method, a user connects one end of a 4-pin

AXD 4-pin AXlink

port (female)

Central Controller/Master (connection made at AXlink port)

4-pin mini-AXlink connector (male)

mini-AXlink cable to the Master (either to its corresponding AXlink connector or to an

AXlink bus strip feeding signals to the Master) and the other end of the mini-AXlink

connector cable to the AXlink port (female) on the rear of the CP4/A panel. In this case,

the Master is connected to a PC via Ethernet.

AXT 4-pin AXlink

port (female)

AXD 4-pin AXlink

port (female)

PC to Master via Ethernet

Central Controller

4-pin

mini-AXlink

connector

(male)

FIG. 34 CP4/A communication - Ethernet from PC to Master - mini-AXlink from Master to panels

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4-pin mini-AXlink connector (male)

Upgrading the Firmware

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 Firmware through a COM port

Before beginning with this section, verify that your CP4/A 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. Connect the DB9 cable from the PC to the front Program port on the Master.

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

Communication Settings dialog box (FIG. 35).

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

FIG. 35 Setting Communication Settings and Baud Rates

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

as the NXC-ME260).

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

to program and communicate to the NetLinx Master.

5. Click the Configure button to open the COM dialog box (FIG. 35) and set the BAUD rate for

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

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

the communication.

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.

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

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

the PC, the Master and the CP4/A, verify the panel appears in the Online tab of the Project

Navigator window (FIG. 36). Refer to the NetLinx Programming Instruction Manual for more

detailed information about the Online tab and the communication procedures described above.

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FIG. 36 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 > AXD-CP4/A, AXT-CP4/A. Then Download the TSK file to your computer.

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 (FIG. 37).

Selected Firmware file

Device and system number of panel.

Control Device Platform/Address

must match the information listed in the Master Comm settings dialog box.

FIG. 37 Select New Firmware File for download page - COM port

13. Click on the desired TSK file from the list of available files (5921AA_DNLD_v5_12b.TSK).

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. Refer to FIG. 37 for more

information.

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.

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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 CP4/A LCD displays the message

"*Touch To Continue*".

21. Touch anywhere on the LCD to return the CP4/A to the Main page (or wait 10-seconds for the

same result).

22. Reboot the CP4/A 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 CP4/A 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.

 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.

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

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

Settings dialog box (FIG. 38 on page 72).

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

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

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

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.

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FIG. 38 Communication Setting tab

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

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

Enter an IP Address

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

the PC, the Master and the CP4/A, verify the touch panel appears in the Online tab of the

Project Navigator window (FIG. 39).

FIG. 39 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 > AXD-CP4/A, AXT-CP4/A. Then Download the TSK file to your computer.

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 (FIG. 40 on page 73).

13. Press the Settings button, from the Download to device via section, to enter the IP Address

information of the NetLinx Master being updated.

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.

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.

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Selected Firmware file

Device and system number of panel.

Control Device Platform/Address

must match the information listed in the Master Comm settings dialog box.

FIG. 40 Select New Firmware File for download page - via IP

 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 CP4/A LCD displays the message

"*Touch To Continue*".

20. Touch anywhere on the LCD to return the CP4/A to the Main page (or wait 10-seconds for the

same result).

21. Reboot the CP4/A 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.

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/D-CP4/A firmware TSK files.

Configuration

To configure the communication setting for the SoftROM program:

1. Press F1 to open the Configuration screen.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

the screen, and press ENTER.

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 CP4/A 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.

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Replacing the Battery

There is one lithium battery on the touch panel card, with a life of approximately 5 years. It protects

stored commands and pages against a power outage. The battery is 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; attach it to the panel for future reference.

FIG. 41 Lithium battery and socket

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

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

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

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

battery to pry it up and out of the socket.

Replacing the Battery

AXT-CP4/A Battery Replacement

The AXT faceplate is secured to the enclosure via 4 phillips-head screws located along the rear

corners of the panel (FIG. 42).

B - Main AXT unit consists of the touch panel, internal components and enclosure

Remove/Install the four (4) #4-20 screws from/into the location indicated

A - Faceplate

(bezel)

Securing screws (4) #4-20

FIG. 42 AXT faceplate removal and screw locations

To remove the lithium battery from the AXT-CP4/A:

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

2. Remove the AXlink connector from the rear of the panel.

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3. Flip the AXT panel over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching during the

4. Locate the four phillips-head #4-20 screws on the rear of the enclosure.

5. Remove the screws by inserting a grounded Phillips screwdriver into the screw holes and turn

6. Remove all screws from the rear of the unit (B in FIG. 42).

7. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip it back to where the entire unit is lying flat

8. Carefully pull the faceplate (A in FIG. 42) outwards until it comes away from the rest of the

There is a danger of explosion if you replace the battery incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Never recharge, disassemble, or heat the battery above 212°F (100°C). Never solder directly to the battery or expose the contents of the battery to water.

9. Remove the four #4-20 securing screws (FIG. 42) by using a screwdriver to turn the screws

removal process.

the screws counter-clockwise.

on a level surface.

main AXT unit (B in FIG. 42).

counter-clockwise. Place these four screws aside until after the battery has been replaced.

10. Carefully rotate the entire unit over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching

during the component removal process.

11. Carefully pull the plastic housing upwards until the unit slides out from the housing.

12. Carefully pry the battery out of its socket and insert the new battery.

The battery information and (+) icon should be facing up.

13. Carefully flip the housing back onto the exposed AXT unit and align the connector opening

with the on-board rear Phoenix connectors.

14. Carefully grab the entire unit (housing and LCD) from both sides and rotate it over.

15. Place the housing/backbox onto a level flat surface.

16. Locate, insert, and secure the four #4-20 securing screws (FIG. 42 on page 75) into the interior

of the unit by using a screwdriver to turn the screws clockwise.

17. Locate the four phillips-head screws on the rear of the enclosure.

18. Carefully place the faceplate (A in FIG. 42) back onto the main AXT unit (B in FIG. 42).

19. Carefully rotate the entire unit over and place the LCD and faceplate back onto a soft cloth to

prevent scratching during the faceplate installation process.

20. Locate, insert, and secure the four #4-40 screws (FIG. 42 on page 75) by using a Phillips

screwdriver to turn the screws clockwise.

21. Connect the respective connectors to the rear of the AXT.

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AXD-CP4/A Battery Replacement

1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel from the main AXD unit by gripping the

faceplate from the notches (located along the underside of the plate) and pulling with gentle

force.

2. Removing the main unit:

 From the CB-CP4/A conduit/wallbox, carefully unscrew the four-#4-40 screws from the

threaded inserts located along the sides of the housing. Refer to FIG. 5 on page 9 for

more information.

 From solid/flat surface, carefully unscrew the four- solod-surface screws from the

threaded inserts located along the sides of the housing. Refer to FIG. 11 on page 14 for

more information.

 From a plasterboard (drywall) surface, carefully unscrew the two #6 screws from the

drywall clips. Once these drywall clips are separated from their screws, the drywall clip

set must be re-order from AMX before the unit can be mounted to this type of surface

again. Refer to FIG. 7 on page 11 for more information.

3. Carefully removed any connectors from the rear of the AXD unit.

4. Remove the four #4-20 securing screws (FIG. 43) by using a screwdriver to turn the screws

counter-clockwise. Place these four screws aside until after the battery has been replaced.

Four Solid Surface screws are used here

to secure the housing/unit to a solid surface

FIG. 43 Wall Mount panel (AXD) showing the 4 securing screws

Four (4) #4-20 screws (thread-forming screws)

- these are used to secure the internal components to the housing

Four (4) #4-40 screws (machine screws)

- these are used to secure the housing to a CB-CP4/A

5. Carefully rotate the entire unit over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching

during the component removal process.

6. Carefully pull the plastic housing (backbox) upwards until the unit slides out from the housing.

7. Carefully pry the battery out of its socket and insert the new battery.

The battery information and (+) icon should be facing up.

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Replacing the Battery

8. Carefully flip the housing/backbox back onto the exposed AXD unit and align the connector

9. Carefully grab the entire unit (housing and LCD) from both sides and rotate it over.

10. Place the housing/backbox onto a level flat surface.

11. Locate, insert, and secure the four #4-20 securing screws (FIG. 43 on page 77) by using a

12. Connect the respective connectors to the rear of the AXD.

13. Secure the panel using the appropriate method. Refer to the Installation section on page 7 for

14. Place the faceplate onto the main AXD unit by gripping the faceplate and placing it on the

opening with the on-board rear Phoenix connectors.

screwdriver to turn the screws clockwise.

more detailed information.

housing with gentle force. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and PIR Motion sensor

locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make sure the buttons are

flush against the faceplate.

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AMX COLOR TOUCH PANELS WITH AUDIO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Information

Specifications

Cleaning the Touch Overlay

AC-CP4A/WRB Water-Resistant Faceplate for AXD-CP4/A

Specifications

Installation

Mounting the AXD Wall Mount Panels

Wall Mount installation using a pre-wall CB-CP4/A Conduit Box

Wall Mount panel installation into Drywall using Expansion Clips

Wall Mount panel installation onto a flat surface using solid-surface screws

Installation of the AC-CP4A/WRB Faceplates

Drywall Surface upgrade installation

Solid Surface upgrade installation

Removing the AXT Faceplate/Bezel

Removing and replacing AXT pushbuttons

Wiring the Touch Panel

Wiring guidelines

Wiring the CP4/A terminal connectors and cables

Additional CP4/A wiring configurations

Using the CP4/A Programming Jacks

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 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

Creating a Bargraph and Joystick

Adding a bargraph or joystick button

Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties

Setting the level code

Using the Adjust Sensors Setup Page

Using the Audio and IR Device Setup page

External PushButtons

Setting the pushbutton LED illumination

Light Sensor

Passive Infrared Sensor

IR Receiver

Audio Tones

Speaker Volume

Microphone

Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts

Programming

Serial Commands

System Send_Commands

Programming Numbers

Shorthand Send Commands

Color Send_Commands

Variable Text Send_Commands

Shorthand Variable Text Commands

Button String Commands

Upgrading the Firmware

Communication Methods for CP4/A Firmware Update

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

Replacing the Battery

AXT-CP4/A Battery Replacement

AXD-CP4/A Battery Replacement