AMX NXA-WC80211GCF User Manual

Installation Guide

NXA-WC80211GCF

For more detailed installation and operating instructions, refer to the related MVP, CV7, and CV10 Instruction Manuals, available on-line at www.amx.com.

PIFA antenna with metal plate

FIG. 1 NXA-WC80211GCF wireless card

Overview of the NXA-WC80211GCF Card

This interface card (FG2255-07) is a 2.4 GHz WiFi LAN CF Card which upgrades a Modero panel’s wireless RF capabilities from 802.11b to 802.11g. This card also provides the end-user with several new methods of wireless encryption and data security such as WPA and WPA2. In addition to being backwards compatible with 802.11b networks, this card can be installed in all current MVP, CV7, and CV10 panels. To fully utilize these newer wireless security features, this card must be used in tandem with the latest Modero firmware upgrade available at www.amx.com.

Specifications

NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications

Dimensions (HWD): • 0.22" x 1.68" x 2.40" (5.6 mm x 42.80 mm x 61.0 mm)

Weight: • 19.50 grams (0.043 lbs)

Description: • Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card with external PIFA antenna.

Features: • Compact Flash Type I form factor

Antenna Type: • External PIFA antenna (factory-installed)

Bus Interface: • Compact Flash Type I

Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, IC, TELEC, and Wi-Fi

Media Access Control Technique:

Media Access Control Techniques:

Network Architecture:

Operating Channels:

Operating Environment:

Operating Voltage: • 3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage

• Features enterprise-class security such as WPA and WPA2 security.

• Enhanced range and throughput

• Features wireless security such as: WPA, WPA2 and WEP

• Field-installable

• Incorporates DSSS and OFDM radio technology

• Operates at ISM frequency bands of 2.4 GHz, while providing data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps.

• Support for IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g

• Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 64-bit and 128-bit data encryption, along with an Re4 encryption cipher (64/128-bit)

• Supports authentication methods such as: EAP-FAST, EAP-LEAP, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS

• Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit and 128-bit data encryption (known to the on-board firmware as Static WEP)

• CSMA/CA with ACK

• Using 802.11b DSSS communication: DBPSK @ 1 Mbps DQPSK @ 2 Mbps CCK @ 5.5 Mbps

• Using 802.11g OFDM communication: BPSK @ 6 and 9 Mbps QPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps 16-QAM @ 24 and 36 Mbps 64-QAM @ 48 and 54 Mbps

• Infrastructure mode (Client-to-Access Point)

• Using 802.11b & g communication:

- 04: (Ch 10 - 13) - France

- 11: (Ch 1 - 11) - North America (USA)

- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Europe ETSI

- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Japan (802.11g)

- 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan (802.11b)

Note: To alter the card’s default country code (North America), please contact an AMX Technical Support representative for detailed procedures and information.

• Temperature: 0°C ~ 45°C (32°F to 113°F) (operating) and

-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) (storage)

• Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and (non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage)

Wireless Compact Flash Card

NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.)

Power Consumption:

Radio Data Rate: • 802.11g compliant: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48,

Radio Technology: • Using 802.11b communication: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread

Receiver Sensitivity: • Using 802.11b communication @ FER<8%:

RF Frequency Ranges:

Standard Conformance:

Touch Panel Compatibility:

Transmit Output Power:

Wireless LAN Security:

Included Accessories:

Other AMX Equipment:

Before You Begin - Upgrade the Firmware

1. Upload the latest panel-specific kit file to your existing MVP, CV7, or CV10 touch panel and then confirm the firmware file update was successful. Refer to your panel’s instruction manual for detailed communication and Kit file upload procedures.

Note: Each panel should be updated using its associated panel-specific kit file (SW5965_01.kit for the MVP-7500, SW5965_02.kit for the MVP-8400, SW2258_02 for the CV7, and SW2259_02 for the CV10).

This new firmware file provides both backwards compatibility with the previous

802.11b cards and new security protocols for the new 802.11g wireless CF card.

Caution: If you don’t first update the firmware file on the panel, before proceeding with the card upgrade process, you will be required to configure NetLinx Studio to communicate with the target panel via a direct USB connection. In this communication scenario, your PC acts as a Virtual NetLinx Master establishing a secure USB connection to the target panel and then uploading the new Kit file.

• @ 802.11b communication:

- RX: 270 mA

- TX: 435 mA

- Standby: 240 mA

• @ 802.11g communication:

- RX: 270 mA

- TX: 460 mA

- Standby: 240 mA

and 54 (OFDM) Mbps data rates

Spectrum)/CCK (Complementary Code Keying)

• Using 802.11g communication: DSSS/CCK, OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

1 Mbps: -94 dBm (max) 2 Mbps: -93 dBm (max)

5.5 Mbps: -92 dBm (max) 11 Mbps: -90 dBm (max)

• Using 802.11g communication @ PER <10%: 6 Mbps: -87 dBm (max) 9 Mbps: -86 dBm (max) 12 Mbps: -86 dBm (max) 18 Mbps: -84 dBm (max) 24 Mbps: -82 dBm (max) 36 Mbps: -78 dBm (max) 48 Mbps: -74 dBm (max) 54 Mbps: -72 dBm (max)

• Using 802.11b & g communication: Europe ETSI: 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz France: 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz Japan (802.11b): 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz Japan (802.11g): 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz North America: 2.412 ~ 2.462 GH z

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11g

• IEEE 802.11e

• IEEE 802.11i

• Wi-Fi (WPA and WPA2)

•MVP-7500 (FG5965-01)

•MVP-8400 (FG5965-02)

•MVP-8400i (FG5965-04)

•NXD-CV10 (FG2259-02)

• NXT-CV10 (FG2259-01/03)

•NXD-CV7 (FG2258-02)

• NXT-CV7 (FG2258-01)

• 802.11b communication: 12 +-1 dBm (1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps)

• 802.11g communication: 12 +-1 dBm (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps)

• EAP-FAST

• EAP-LEAP

• EAP-PEAP

• EAP-TLS

• EAP-TTLS

• WEP 64 & 128

•WPA-PSK

• Double-sided adhesive tape

• Mounting Template cutout (62-2255-04)

• NXA-WC80211GCF Quick Start Guide

• Two Alcohol cleaning pads

• Wireless CF card with wireless antenna

• NXA-WAP250G Modero Wireless Access Point (FG2255-50)

• Upgrade Compact Flash memory (factory programmed with firmware).

These Compact Flash cards now come with panel-specific firmware for the MVP, CV7, and CV10 touch panels.

NXA-WC80211GCF Card and Antenna Overview

This upgrade kit requires that pre-existing panels first be removed from their current location (surface, wall or docking station) before an installer can access the internal circuit boards and upgrade a pre-existing 802.11b wireless CF card.

MVP panels require the use of a cardboard cutout (Mounting Template) to properly position the metal antenna plate onto the inner surface of the unit’s rear plastic housing.

CV7 and CV10 panels only require locating the Compact Flash’s metal cover plate on the main circuit board and then adhering the terminal antenna connector to that location using the included double-sided adhesive tape.

Note: If the CF metal cover plate is not present over the wireless card slot on a CV7 or CV10 panel, you can use the adhesive tape to secure the terminal antenna to the surface of the new card (atop the product label).

The procedures for upgrading a CF card on an MVP is identical for both MVP-7500 and MVP-8400 panels. The procedures for upgrading/installing the new CF card are also similar across all referenced NXT panels and NXD panels as a group (differences arise from their housing).

NXA-WC80211GCF Installation into MVP Panels

Upgrading the wireless CF card on an MVP involves opening the panel enclosure, removing the existing card, replacing it with the upgrade, and then closing the panel enclosure, as described below.

Note: Batteries should be removed prior to upgrading the card.

Step 1: Access the MVP’s Internal Components

1. Carefully detach any connectors from the touch panel and then gently place the MVP LCD facedown onto a soft cloth to expose the battery compartment. This step helps prevent scratching of the LCD.

2. Slide the Battery Compartment cover (FIG. 2) away from the metal plate to expose the internal battery compartment (2 battery slots).

Unscrew these

two housing

screws to remove

the circuit board

housing

MVP outer

housing (rear)

Battery Compar tment cover

Bottom rim of outer housing

Step 2: Install the new 802.11g CF Card and Antenna (MVPs)

1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and then locate the wireless card slot on the main board (FIG. 3).

2. Place the circuit board (A in FIG. 2) on a flat level surface so that the IR Emitters are pointing away from you.

3. Insert the tip of a grounded flat-head screwdriver into one of the card removal grooves (located on either side of the existing CF card), and gently pry it out of the slot. Repeat this process on the opposite card removal groove. This alternating action causes the pre-existing card to

"wiggle" away from the on-board connector pins.

4. Slip your finger into the gap (between the card and the circuit board), firmly grab the old card by its sides, and then carefully pull it up and out from the slot. An angular removal of the card is required because one of the housing’s latch attachments blocks the slot opening.

USE CARE WHEN PULLING UP ON THE CARD.

5. Flip over the MVP’s rear housing (B in FIG. 2) so that the internal support structures are visible and then lay it directly in front of the circuit board such that the battery compartment is furthest away from you. This placement provides contact of both top rims (FIG. 3).

6. Remove one of the included alcohol pads and use it to thoroughly clean both the rear housing’s inner surface (bottom right corner) and the underside of the terminal antenna’s metal pate (FIG. 1). These surfaces must be properly cleaned to provide good adhesion for the later installation of the wireless antenna.

7. Place the included Mounting Template cutout along the bottom right corner of the rear housing (FIG. 3). Use the housing’s inner support structures to fix the template into place.

Internal

Support

Structures

Mounting Template

DO NOT

REMOVE

these screws. They secure the LCD.

Circuit board

housing

attachment

locations (4)

FIG. 2 Removing the MVP enclosure (housing)

3. Remove any previously installed MVP-BP batteries prior to removing the outer housing.

4. Use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two housing screws shown in FIG. 2. Once done, place these screws aside.

5. Grasp the bottom rim of the outer housing (just above the MVP interface connector - Blue arrows in FIG. 2) and in a single motion, carefully pull the bottom rim up and then out (away from the IR Emitter) to expose the internal circuit board (A in FIG. 2). It might be necessary to repeat this

process along the bottom and sides of the housing as well.

6. Remove the dark grey trim from the top rim of the board (FIG. 2).

7. After you have completed the upgrade process, complete the installation by continuing to Step 3: Close and Re-secure the MVP Panel Enclosure section on page 3.

This grey trim fits inside the grooves and around the edges of the panel.

Wireless Card Slot

FIG. 3 Installing the Mounting Template in the correct location

8. Remove the new NXA-WC80211G CF card from it’s anti-static bag.

9. Grip the sides of the new wireless card and insert it firmly into the slot opening (at a downward angle) until the contact pins are completely inside the card and securely attached to the pin sockets.

Note: You must precisely align the double-sided tape to the surface of the terminal antenna’s metal plate in order to later secure the antenna within the pre-defined installation area outlined by the included Mounting Tem pl ate .

10. Carefully peel-off one side of the included double-sided tape and adhere the adhesive side to the surface of the antenna’s metal plate.

11. Locate the T-shaped opening on the left of the cutout and make sure the antenna wire is located along the left side of the cutout (FIG. 4).

12. Grip the antenna by its sides and carefully peel-off the remaining protective film on the double-sided tape.

13. Align the antenna into the long vertical groove in the cutout and firmly adhere it to the inner surface of the housing. Make sure the wire is

threaded along the left side of the cutout, this helps in the removal of the cutout.

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