AMX NXP-TPI-4 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

NXP-TPI/4 NetLinx Touch Panel Interface 4

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, and operating

instructions, refer to the NXP-TPI/4 Touch Panel Interface Instruction Manual

available on-line at www.amx.com.

ATTENTION!

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and NXP-TPI4 firmware

(available from www.amx.com). Verify the TPDesign4 program being used is

Version 2.6 or higher.

Overview

The NXP-TPI/4 (FIG. 1) is a touch panel interface that supports AMX’s 4th

generation graphics (G4) consisting of both rich colors and support for

high-contrast images. This G4 interface device is capable of mixing

Video/RGB inputs and then combining those inputs with graphics, which can

then be displayed on a variety of monitors.

Specifications

Removing the Input Card Covers

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

metal object and disconnect all connectors from the NXP-TPI/4.

2. Carefully unscrew (counter-clockwise) the two flat phillips-head (top of

each cover) and round Phillips-head screws (rear of each cover) to remove

each card.

3. Remove the screws from the input cards and repeat this removal process

for each card.

4. Once the screws are removed, pull the cards upwards and away from the

main TPI/4 unit.

Installing Input Cards

1. Follow the instructions above for the process used in removing the input

card covers.

2. Carefully remove the input cards from their static-free bag and note the

location of the accompanying four Phillips-head screws (used in securing

the card to the housing).

3. Carefully align the male (on the card) and female (on the TPI/4 circuit

board) connectors.

4. Carefully connect the input card by inserting the male card connectors

vertically down onto the female input connectors on the motherboard, as

shown in FIG. 2.

5. Gently push down on the input card (on the location above the pins) until it

is securely connected to the motherboard and fits into a card location.

6. Once secure, align the input card into the provided "slot" and verify that the

pre-drilled TPD4 card holes (2 on top and 2 at the rear) align with those

located on the rear of the TPI/4.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to insert other input cards, if necessary.

8. Screw-in (clockwise) the four screws (per card) to the top and rear of the

unit (along the ends of the inserted input card) to secure each card firmly to

the TPI/4. The flat Phillips-head screws must be used on top and the

rounded Phillips-head screws must be used on the rear of the unit. All

screws must be flush against housing.

Setting up the TPI/4 for Communication

Step 1: Wiring the NXP-TPI/4

1. Discharge any acquired static electricity by touching a grounded metal

object or by touching the rear grounded bolt.

2. Attach an earth-ground wire (typically from the equipment rack) to the

grounding bolt, located above the PWR connector on the rear of the TPI/4.

3. Disconnect any incoming power connector from the rear of the TPI/4.

- A PSN supplies power to the TPI/4 through a 3.5 mm mini 2-pin Phoenix

connector. The incoming PWR and GND cable from a PSN power

supply must be connected to the corresponding location on the rear TPI/4

mini 2-pin PWR connector.

4. Connect a DB9 touch input cable from the touch panel to the DB9 TOUCH

INPUT connector on the rear of the TPI/4 unit.

5. Connect the touch panels’ HD-15 monitor video cable to the 15-pin VGA

OUTPUT port on the rear of the TPI/4. When using a CRT monitor, use

the NullTouch driver.

FIG. 1 NXP-TPI/4 NetLinx Touch Panel Interface 4 (showing main unit and TP4 cards)

NXP-TPI/4 Specifications

Dimensions:

NXP-TPI/4

(FG2275-01)

TP4-RBG/VID

(FG2275-20/10)

• 2.12" x 16.95" x 10.24" (5.38 cm x 43.05 cm x 26.01 cm)

• 1.05" x 2.80" x 8.60" (VID with connector - 9.34")

(2.67 cm x 7.11 cm x 21.84 cm (VID with connector - 23.72 cm))

Power:

NXP-TPI/4

Input Cards

• 750 mA @ 12 VDC (using a 2-pin PSN power supply)

• ~ 400 mA @ 12 VDC power consumption (per card)

(configuration dependant)

Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM (upgradable to 256 MB)

• 64 MB Compact Flash (upgradable to 1 GB) - factory

programmed

• Refer to the NXP-TPI/4 Instruction Manual for upgrade

information.

Front

Components:

• SERIAL programming port

• LED Indicators - PWR, ICSP (ICSNet communication), and 4

yellow LEDs (for each input card)

• Pushbuttons - RESOLUTION, TOUCH, CALIBRATE, and

SETUP

Rear

Connectors:

• Touch Input connector communicates with the touch panel

• 2 PS/2 ports and 2 USB ports (both for keyboard and mouse

control)

• VGA Output connector sends out a max. resolution of 1280 x

1024

• 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port and 2 RJ-45 ICSNet ports for network

control

• Audio connector for use with a 3.5 mm mini-jack

Slots: • 4 available input card slots.

• Use any combination of TP4-RGB and TP4-VID input cards

Output

Resolution:

• 640x 480 @60 Hz to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz

Input Resolution: • 640x 480 @60 Hz to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz

Included

Accessories:

• 2-pin PWR connector (41-5025)

• Assembly Kit (Four-#10-32 screws and Four-#10 washers)

(KA0001)

• NXP-TPI/4 Faceplate (MA2001-11)

• NXP-TPI/4 Quick Start Guide (93-2275)

• Rack Ear brackets (Left/Right) for shelf, wall, and under-table

mounting (62-2275-07)

TP4 cards

Main unit

FIG. 2 Installing Input Cards

Motherboard

card connectors

(female)

TP4-VID

TP4-RGB

Input card

connectors (male)

Input card covers

Grounding Bolt