AMX NXD-CV5 User Manual

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Operation/Reference Guide

Modero® CV5

G4 Touch Panel

NXD-CV5

5” Modero Widescreen Video Touch Panels

Touch Panels

Last Revised: 10/1/2008

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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer

AMX 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, 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.

• AMX Lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products, as long as the AMX Lighting products are under warranty. AMX does guarantee the control of dimmable loads that are properly connected to our lighting products. The dimming performance or quality cannot be guaranteed due to the random combinations of dimmers, lamps and ballasts or transformers.

• Unless otherwise specified, OEM and custom products are warranted for a period of one (1) year.

• AMX Software is warranted for a period of ninety (90) days.

• Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty.

This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an Authorized AMX Dealer.

All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department. The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box. The RMA is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period the RMA will be cancelled. Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA, or after the RMA is cancelled, will be refused. AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number.

AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.

This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or a claim is made, under this warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product liability), a contract claim, or any other claim. This limitation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person. This limitation of liability will be effective even if AMX or an authorized representative of AMX has been advised of the possibility of any such damages. This limitation of liability, however, will not apply to claims for personal injury.

Some states do not allow a limitation of how long an implied warranty last. Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products. In such states, the limitation or exclusion of the Limited Warranty may not apply. This Limited Warranty gives the owner specific legal rights. The owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state. The owner is advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of rights.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, AMX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AMX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................................1

CV5 Specifications .................................................................................................... 2

CV5 Panels - Connector Layout................................................................................. 5

CV5 Touch Panel Accessories .............................................................................7

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10) .................................................... 7

Product Specifications .................................................................................................... 7

Installing the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET ................................................................................ 8

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET connectors and cables ................................................ 9

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Unbalanced Audio............................................... 10

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Balanced Audio................................................... 10

Installation ........................................................................................................13

Unpacking the Panel ............................................................................................... 13

Installing the No-Button Trim Ring ......................................................................... 13

Installing the Button Trim Ring ............................................................................... 15

Installing the Optional NXA-BEZ Colored Trim Ring Kits........................................ 16

Pre-Wall Installation of the Rough-In Box ............................................................... 19

Installation of an NXD Touch Panel......................................................................... 20

Installing the NXD panel within a Rough-In Box............................................................ 20

Installing the NXD into drywall using Expansion Clips .................................................. 22

Installing the NXD into a Flat Surface using #4 screws ................................................. 25

Installing an NXD-CV5 into a Rack Mount Kit (NXA-RK5).............................................. 27

Wiring Guidelines for the CV5 Panels ..................................................................... 28

Preparing captive wires................................................................................................. 28

Wiring a power connection ........................................................................................... 28

Audio/Video Port: Connections and Wiring............................................................ 29

Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................ 29

USB Port: Connecting and Using Input Devices ...................................................... 30

Panel Calibration ..............................................................................................31

Calibrating the Modero Panel................................................................................. 31

Testing your Calibration................................................................................................ 32

Configuring Communication .............................................................................33

Modero Setup and System Connection .................................................................. 33

Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master .................................................. 35

Step 1: Setup the Panel and PC for USB Communication ............................................. 35

Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC ....................................... 35

Step 3: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections ........................... 37

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Step 4: Use the USB to Configure a Virtual Master (using NetLinx Studio)................... 38

Step 5: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections ........................... 40

Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection.............................................................. 40

Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wired IP Settings..................................................... 41

IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet ................................. 41

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet.............................. 41

Step 2: Choose a Master Connection Mode Setting ............................................... 42

Step 3: Configure an Ethernet Connection Type .................................................... 42

Master Connection section - Virtual Master communication over Ethernet................... 43

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode............ 45

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode......... 46

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode........... 47

Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel ................................................ 47

Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel ............................................... 49

Upgrading Modero Firmware ...........................................................................53

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port ................................................ 53

Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type .............................................. 53

Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port........................... 54

Step 3: Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port....................................... 55

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via Ethernet (IP Address) ................................... 57

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication via an IP .............................................. 57

Step 2: Prepare the panel for communication via an IP................................................. 58

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the panel firmware via an IP ............................................. 59

Firmware Pages and Descriptions ....................................................................61

Setup Navigation Buttons ....................................................................................... 61

Protected Setup...................................................................................................... 61

Setup Page ............................................................................................................. 62

Information ............................................................................................................. 63

Project Information Page............................................................................................... 64

Panel Information Page................................................................................................. 65

Time & Date Setup Page ............................................................................................... 66

Audio Settings Page...................................................................................................... 68

Supported sampling rates for WAV............................................................................... 69

Video Adjustment Page................................................................................................. 69

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons ...................................................................... 71

Protected Setup Page............................................................................................. 72

System Settings Page.................................................................................................... 74

Calibration Page............................................................................................................ 76

G4 Web Control Page ................................................................................................... 77

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Sensor Setup................................................................................................................. 78

Making the most of the Automated Brightness Control feature (DIM Mode)............... 80

Other Settings ........................................................................................................ 81

Image Caching Page...................................................................................................... 82

Setting the image cache................................................................................................ 83

Clearing the image cache.............................................................................................. 84

Checking image cache status ........................................................................................ 84

Password Settings Page................................................................................................ 84

Tools ....................................................................................................................... 86

Panel Logs Page............................................................................................................ 86

Checking the Panel Connection Logs ............................................................................ 87

Refreshing the Panel Connections Log.......................................................................... 87

Clearing the Panel Connections Log ............................................................................. 87

Panel Statistics Page ..................................................................................................... 88

Checking the Panel Statistics ........................................................................................ 89

Refreshing the Panel Statistics ...................................................................................... 89

Clearing the Panel Statistics.......................................................................................... 89

Connection Utility Page ................................................................................................ 90

Using the Connection Utility ......................................................................................... 91

Secondary Connection Page ......................................................................................... 91

Programming ....................................................................................................93

Button Assignments ............................................................................................... 93

Page Commands ..................................................................................................... 93

Programming Numbers........................................................................................... 99

RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors .................................................................. 99

Font styles and ID numbers......................................................................................... 101

Border styles and Programming numbers................................................................... 102

"^" Button Commands ......................................................................................... 104

Text Effect Names ................................................................................................ 124

Button Query Commands ..................................................................................... 125

Panel Runtime Operations .................................................................................... 134

Input Commands................................................................................................... 138

Embedded codes .................................................................................................. 139

Panel Setup Commands ........................................................................................ 140

Dynamic Image Commands................................................................................... 141

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................143

Appendix A ....................................................................................................147

Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 147

Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 148

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Input mask character types ......................................................................................... 148

Input mask ranges....................................................................................................... 149

Input mask next field characters.................................................................................. 149

Input mask operations................................................................................................. 149

Input mask literals ....................................................................................................... 149

Input mask output examples ....................................................................................... 150

URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 151

Special escape sequences ........................................................................................... 151

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Introduction

The NXD-CV5 5" Modero Widescreen Color Video Touch Panels (FIG. 1) are the industry’s first widescreen mini-touch panels and are available only through AMX.

Introduction

NXD-CV5 (front view)

(FG2261)

FIG. 1 Sample 5" Video Touch Panel

This is the first 5" diagonal Widescreen Color Active video-capable touch panel in the control and automation industry. This Color Video (CV) panel displays NTSC/MPAL/PAL/SECAM video formats within variable sized windows up to 800 x 480. It includes a built-in microphone, speakers, audio/headphone connector, and six NetLinx programmable pushbuttons.

This panel currently supports Intercom functionality which allows two communicating CV5 panels (the NetLinx Master must control all intercom and paging) to transmit half-duplex audio signals over a network and be used as an Intercom system. Audio and Video is delivered to the panel via a CAT5 connection from an optional NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box.

The NXD-CV5 panel (FG2261) is shipped, by default with a Trim Ring containing buttons. The user can later choose to alter the Faceplate/Trim Ring configuration of the CV5 touch panel by choosing the install the included No-Button Trim RIng.

Key features common to both panels include:

 CV5 panels are based on the latest display technology and support AMX's 4th generation (G4)

graphics which provide higher brightness, richer colors, and deeper contrast. The new G4 graphics technology is supported by the latest AMX TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design program.

 CV5 panels display eye-catching images and full-motion video on a large 16:9 image format,

while providing a wide 90-degree top-to-bottom viewing angle.

 CV5 panels feature a front panel light sensor, motion sensor, IR receiver and a Sleep/Setup

Access combo button.

 CV5 panels support AMX Computer Control, which enables remote viewing and control of

any networked computer directly from the panel. This gives the user the ability to launch digital music from a PC, cruise the Internet, check and respond to E-mail, open software files, and launch applications. Anything you can do on your PC can be accomplished through these panels.

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 CV5 panels feature programmable firmware that can be upgraded via either the Ethernet port

or the mini-USB port.

NXD-CV5 (shown with Button Trim Ring installed)

Programmable Buttons/LEDs (1-3) (4-6)

Sleep/Setup Access Button

FIG. 2 NXD-CV5 (front view showing default Trim Ring)

Programmable Buttons/LED

CV5 Specifications

The following table outlines the specifications for the 5" Widescreen Modero panel.

Specifications for 5" Widescreen Video Touch Panel

Dimensions (HWD): •NXA-RK5 (optional): metal rack-mount with black matte finish:

(3 RU - rack units high)

5.22" x 19.0" x 0.50" (13.26 cm x 48.26 cm x 1.27 cm)

• NXD-CV5 (with faceplate): 4.15" x 5.59" x 3.23" (10.50 cm x 14.20 cm x 8.20 cm)

• CB-TP5 Rough-In/Wallbox (optional): 4.27" x 5.14" x 3.40" (10.86 cm x 13.06 cm x 8.64 cm)

Power Requirements

(stand-alone CV5):

Memory (factory default): • 64 MB SDRAM

Weight: • 1.76 lbs (0.80 kg)

Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950

Panel LCD Parameters: • Aspect ratio: 16 x 9

Active Screen Area: • 4.25” x 2.55” (10.80cm x 6.48cm)

• Constant current draw: 650 mA @ 12 VDC

• Startup current draw: 1.3 A @ 12 VDC

• 64 MB Flash Memory (not upgradeable - factory programmed)

• Brightness (luminance): 170 cd/m

• Channel transparency: 8-bit Alpha blending

• Contrast ratio: 250:1

• Display colors: 256 thousand colors (18-bit color depth)

• Dot/pixel pitch: 0.14 mm

• Panel type: TFT Color Active-Matrix

• Screen resolution: 800 x 480 pixels (HV) @ 60 Hz frame frequency

• Video format: NTSC, MPAL, PAL, and SECAM

• Viewing dimensions: 4.3" x 2.58" (109.2 mm x 65.2 mm)

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Specifications for 5" Widescreen Video Touch Panel (Cont.)

Viewing Angles: • 90° total viewing angle:

- Horizontal: +

IR Reception Angle: • Horizontal: +

•Vertical: +

Supported Audio Sample Rates:

Front Panel Components:

Light sensor: • Photosensitive light detector for automatic adjustment of the panel brightness

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

IR Receiver: • IR reception 38 KHz and 455 KHz IR frequencies.

Front setup access button: • Provides both access to the Setup and Calibration page and toggles the

Microphone: • Used for intercom applications

Speakers: • Stereo output with a frequency response of 500 Hz - 7 KHz

Buttons: • 6 programmable pushbuttons

Side Panel Components:

PWR connector: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector.

Ethernet 10/100 port: • RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. The Ethernet port automatically

Ethernet 10/100 LEDs: • LEDs show communication activity and connection information:

Stereo Output connector: • Stereo output through a 3.5mm mini-jack (for use with external speakers or

• 48000Hz, 44100Hz, 32000Hz, 24000Hz, 22050Hz, 16000Hz, 12000Hz, 11025Hz, and 8000Hz.

(a dim room results in a dimmer LCD display, and a bright room results in a brighter LCD display).

Note: The light sensor can be adjusted via the Sensor Setup page (page 78).

• Activation range: + from center).

Note: This sensor can be adjusted via the Sensor Setup page (see page 78).

• The IR receiver is located beneath the translucent Front Setup button. When an IR code is detected it is sent to the NetLinx Master as a push on the appropriate AMX IR channel.

• IR receivers and transmitters on G4 panels share the device address number of the panel.

panel between a "sleep" or "wake" state.

- When wired, "sleep" status means the backlight is Off.

- When battery operated, wireless "sleep" status means the touch panel base is either Off or "suspended".

(requires the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box for analog communication)

negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), and whether to use half duplex or full duplex mode.

• CV5 panels communicate with the NetLinx Master using the ICSP protocol over Ethernet.

A-activity - Yellow LED lights when receiving or transmitting Ethernet data packets.

L-link - Green LED lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly.

headphones).

45° (left and right from center)

25° (left and right from center)

15° (up and down from center)

25° (left and right from center) and + 15° (up and down

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Specifications for 5" Widescreen Video Touch Panel (Cont.)

Side Panel Components (Cont.):

Mini-USB connector: • 5-pin Mini-USB connector used for programming, firmware update, and touch

panel file transfer between the PC and the target panel.

Note: When connecting the panel to PC using a CC-USB (or compatible) cable, be sure to power the panel On before attempting to connect the USB cable from the PC to the mini-USB port on the panel. Refer to the Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master section on page 35 for more information.

USB connector: • Type-A USB port can connect an external keyboard or mouse device for use

Audio/Video connector: • RJ-45 connector for communication of differential audio/video signals

Button Assignments: Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the panels.

Operating / Storage Environment:

Included Accessories: • Installation Kit for NXD-CV5 panels (KA2261-01):

Other AMX Equipment: • CB-TP5 Rough-In/Wallbox (FG038-10)

with Virtual PC applications.

Note: External USB input devices (keyboard or mouse) must be plugged into the rear/side USB connector before the unit is powered-up. The panel will not detect these USB input devices until the unit cycles power.

to/from the touch panel (panel type dependant). This connector receives Composite video, Stereo (left/right) audio, and microphone audio.

• Video is received via the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box. Configuring video windows for playback is done using TPDesign4.

• In-bound audio (from the breakout box) gets directed to the speakers.

• Out-bound audio is sent from the on-board microphone (on the front-panel). Selecting audio files for playback is configured through TPDesign4.

• Button channel range: 1 - 4000 button push and feedback (per address port)

• Button variable text range: 1 - 4000 (per address port)

• Button states range: 1 - 256 (General Button; 1 = Off State, 2 = On State)

• Level range: 1 - 600 (default level value 0-255, can be set up to 1-65535)

• Address port range: 1 - 100

• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F)

• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH

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

• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH

- 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector

- Three Drywall clips (62-5924-05) and #6 - sheet metal screws

- Three Phillips-head screws (#4-40 x 0.250 Black)

• Mounting Template - Flush Mount Drywall Installation

• Trim Ring with button openings (60-2261-04) (factory installed)

• Trim Ring without button openings (60-2261-05)

• NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10)

- Provides video/audio distribution to the A/V panel over CAT5 cable (up to 200’/60.96 m) and accepts either Composite or S-Video

• NXA-BEZ-5B, Bezel Kit with buttons for Modero 5” Widescreen Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel (NXD-CV5)

- NXA-BEZ-5B-BG, Beige Faceplate with beige buttons (FG2261-32)

- NXA-BEZ-5B-BL, Black Faceplate with black buttons (FG2261-30)

- NXA-BEZ-5B-LA, Light Almond Faceplate with light almond buttons (FG2261-33)

- NXA-BEZ-5B-WH, White Faceplate with white buttons (FG2261-31)

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Specifications for 5" Widescreen Video Touch Panel (Cont.)

Other AMX Equipment (Cont.):

• NXA-BEZ-5NB, Bezel Kit without buttons for Modero 5” Widescreen Wall/ Flush Mount Touch Panel (NXD-CV5)

- NXA-BEZ-5NB-BG, Beige Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-42)

- NXA-BEZ-5NB-BL, Black Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-40)

- NXA-BEZ-5NB-LA, Light Almond Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-43)

- NXA-BEZ-5NB-WH, White Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-41)

• NXA-CV5AM, Modero 5" Angle Mount Kit (FG2904-56):

- Wedge for 5" WallMount

- Wedge Mounting Template - Flush Mount Drywall Installation

- Three 1/8" diameter by 3" length Toggle Bolts (with wings)

- Three 4-20 x.375 LG screws, PPH, Plastite, Black Zinc

• NXA-RK5 RackMount Kit for 5" Wall Mount panels (FG2904-55):

- 5" RakMount

- Four Screws, #10-32 x.625, PH Truss, BLK

- Four Washers, #10, Black Nylon

- Three Screws, #4-40 x.250, PPH, BLK

It is recommended that firmware KIT files only be transferred over a direct USB or Ethernet connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply. If battery power fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become corrupted.

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CV5 Panels - Connector Layout

FIG. 3 shows the layout of the connectors (located on the left side panel of the NXD-CV5 panel).

Ethernet (CAT5)

Power

Stereo Output

ETHERNET

PWR

12VDC

Keyboard/Mouse

(USB)

Mini-USB (Program)

AUDIO / VIDEO

ETHERNET

PWR

12VDC

AUDIO / VIDEO

Audio-Video from NXA-AVB/ETHERNET (CAT5)

FIG. 3 Connector layout and location on the CV5 touch panel

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CV5 Touch Panel Accessories

The following section outlines and describes both the included accessories and other AMX equipment available for these touch panels.

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10)

The NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FIG. 4) is sold as a separate accessory to the CV5 panel and does not come as part of a Kit configuration for this panel. This box facilitates the installation and distribution of video, data, and audio to Modero touch panels located up to 200 feet (60.96 m) from the AVB box. This unit accepts either Composite or S-Video from standard video devices.

This breakout box can be mounted on either a horizontal flat surface or within an equipment rack (by using an optional AC-RK Rack Kit).

CV5 Touch Panel Accessories

Composite/

S-Video

(rear)

FIG. 4 NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (front and rear views)

Luma

Audio

Mic Out

S-Video Chroma

Power In

Ethernet In

Power (to panel)

Ethernet (to panel)

Audio/Video

(to panel)

Product Specifications

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Specifications

Dimensions (HWD): • 1.50" x 5.55" x 4.88" (3.81 cm x 14.10 cm x 12.40 cm)

• Width when attached to mounting ears: 6.65" (16.89 cm)

Power Consumption: • 50mA (with audio/video input)

• 23mA (with no audio/video)

• Routed through NXA-AVB/Ethernet using a 12 VDC-compliant power supply

Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and EN60950

Features: • Accepts either Composite or S-Video (video-capable panels only)

• Provides audio distribution to the non-video touch panels over a CAT5 cable (up to 200 ft.)

• Provides video/audio distribution to the video-capable touch panels over CAT5 cable up to 200 ft.(60.9 m)

Availability: • This unit is included with CV5, CV7, CV10, and 1200V-Series Kit

Front Components: • 2-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector for power to the touch panel

configurations

• Green LED provides an indication of power status

• RJ-45 connector provides Ethernet signals to the touch panel

• RJ-45 connector provides differential audio and video signals to the touch panel (panel type dependant)

(front)

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CV5 Touch Panel Accessories

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Components: • 6-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector for in-bound (left/right channel) audio

Included Accessories: • Two 2-pin Phoenix connectors (41-5025)

Other AMX Equipment: • AC-RK Accessory RackMount Kit (FG515)

Installing the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET

A 12 VDC-compliant power supply can indirectly provide power to a Modero panel by routing power through the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box. FIG. 5 shows a sample wiring configuration using both an indirect or direct power connection for a video-capable Modero panel.

• 4-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector for out-bound (from microphone) audio

• BNC connector (female) for Composite or Chroma (for video-capable panels only)

• BNC connector (female) for luminance (for video-capable panels only)

• RJ-45 connector for Ethernet input from the control system

• 2-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector for in-bound power

• 4-pin Phoenix connector (41-5047)

• 6-pin Phoenix connector (41-5063)

• Rack Mount Kit (KA2250-40) with mounting bracket (62-2254-02)

• Modero Table Top Cable (CA2250-50)

Indirect

Connect

12 VDC power

supply

Ethernet In

(RJ-45)

(4-pin captive-wire)

Video In

(BNC)

Mic Out

Audio In

(6-pin captive-wire)

Line Level out (to amplifier or VOL card)

(rear)

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET

Power

supplied via

NXA-AVB box

12 VDC power

supply

Direct

Connect

Breakout Box

Ethernet

(CAT5)

Audio/Video (CAT5)

NXD/T Video-capable

(front)

Touch Panels

Sample wiring configuration on video-capable panels using this breakout box

FIG. 5

A 12 VDC-compliant power supply can also directly provide power through the unit to a target Modero panel. FIG. 6 shows a sample wiring configuration for a non-video capable Modero panel.

Direct

connect

12 VDC power

supply

Ethernet (CAT5)

Audio (CAT5) between the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box

NXD/T Non-video capable

Touch Panels

FIG. 6 Sample wiring configuration using non-video capable Modero panels

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CV5 Touch Panel Accessories

The breakout box unit can be mounted on either a horizontal flat surface or into an equipment rack (by removing the front screws and attaching it to an optional AC-RK). The power supply being used on the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET is dependant on the power requirements of the target touch panel.

Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide both communication and 10/100 network connectivity between the panel, NXA-AVB/ETHERNET, NetLinx Master, and the network.

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET connectors and cables

The inputs and outputs on the breakout box are separated into front and rear connectors. The rear connectors are used to input external signals. The front connectors are used to communicate signals between the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET and a target Modero panel. FIG. 7 provides a layout of the wiring connection both into and from the breakout box.

Audio In - Left Channel

(6-pin captive wire)

Audio In - Right Channel

(6-pin captive wire)

GND

In (-)

In (+)

GND In (-)

In (+)

F R O N T

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET

Breakout Box

Microphone Out

(4-pin captive wire)

GND(-) Out (-)

Out (+)

Comp/Y (BNC)

C (BNC)

Ethernet

(RJ-45)

R E

12 VDC power

supply

A R

FIG. 7 NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box connector wiring diagram

The rear-panel wiring connections are described below (from left to right):

• AUDIO IN: 6-pin mini-Phoenix connector, divided into left and right audio channels. Each channel is divided into GND, IN+, and IN- terminal cable connectors (2 sets of 3 for each channel).

An example of this cable is to strip the ends of 2 RCA audio cables and insert them into their respective locations on the Audio In port.

Either a balanced (+, -, and GND) or unbalanced (+ and GND) audio signal can be connected to this input.

• MIC OUT: 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector, divided into GND, OUT-, and OUT+ terminal

• Video In BNCs: Feeds either Composite/S-Video Luma or S-Video Chroma signals into the

• ETHERNET: RJ-45 connector routes data to the G4 touch panel through the front Ethernet

connectors.

An example of this cable is to strip the terminal ends of a 3.5mm mini-jack and insert them into their respective locations on the Mic Out port. This signal can be fed as a Line Level In to either an amplifier or an AMX VOL card.

Either a balanced (+, -, and GND) or unbalanced (+ and GND) audio signal can be connected to this output.

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET. This feed is then redirected out to a Modero panel through the front Audio/Video CAT5 port.

port. These connections use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the target touch panel, breakout box, and NetLinx Master.

Audio/Video

(CAT5)

Ethernet Out

(CAT5)

Power to touch panel

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Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Unbalanced Audio

Most domestic audio equipment has unbalanced audio inputs and outputs. This means that the audio output (left, right, or mono) appears on a single wire, and is referenced to "0 V" or "Ground". Typical connectors used are RCA "phono" connectors, DIN plugs/sockets, and 0.25" (6.3mm) or 3.5mm jack plugs/sockets.

Unbalanced audio is adequate for most domestic environments and for line-level signals in a typical broadcast studio. Problems may occur if the signals are carried over long distances, especially if the source and destination have separate main supplies. Use the following wiring drawing (FIG. 8) to configure an unbalanced audio connection.

•PWR: 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector that connects to a 12 VDC-compliant power supply. This port can be used to provide power to a Modero panel by sending it through the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET (rear power connector through to the front power connector).

GND

IN-

IN+

GND

IN-

IN+

AUDIO IN

MIC OUT

GND

OUT-

OUT+

Wiring the rear AUDIO IN and MIC OUT for use with Unbalanced Audio

FIG. 8

Left Channel

Right Channel

Microphone

Unbalanced IN (Jumper IN- to GND)

Unbalanced OUT

When using unbalanced audio for the AUDIO IN connector (FIG. 8), the "-" and the "GND" terminals should be connected together and then connected to the GND of the unbalance audio signal. When connecting to an unbalanced audio input from the MIC OUT connector (FIG. 8), wire the "+" terminal to the signal input, and the "GND" terminal to the signal ground.

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Balanced Audio

Professional audio equipment will often use balanced audio inputs and outputs, usually on 3-pin "XLR" connectors. A balanced audio signal consists of a pair of wires carrying the audio signal in anti-phase with each other (if one wire carries a positive voltage, the other carries an equal and opposite negative voltage).

The advantage of balanced audio over unbalanced audio is its ability to reject external interference added as the signal is carried over the wire. The receiving equipment takes the voltage difference between the two wires as the input signal. Interference will usually get added to both wires equally, and so gets cancelled by the receiving equipment.

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The 3 wires used in a typical XLR lead are often referred to as Ground, Live (Hot) and Return (Cold). "Live" and "Return" carry the "in-phase" and "out-of-phase" versions of the audio respectively. The pins of the XLR plug/socket are as follows:

• X = Ground

• L = Live (Hot)

• R = Return (Cold)

When connecting the MIC OUT connector to a balanced audio input (FIG. 9), use all three audio terminals (+, -, and GND), then connect the "+" terminal to the "live" signal, the "-" terminal to the "return" signal, and the "GND" terminal to the ground signal.

GND

OUT-

OUT+

FIG. 9

Wiring the rear MIC OUT connector for use with Balanced Audio

Ground signal

Return signal

Line signal

Balanced OUT

Each bundle of 4 twisted pairs includes a colored tape indicator for identification.

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This NXD panels can be installed into either a pre-wall surface (using a CB-TP5 rough-in/wallbox) or a solid surface (using either solid surface or drywall screws).

Unpacking the Panel

1. Inspect and confirm the contents of the shipment box to verify you have all specified parts. Refer to

the Specifications for 5" Widescreen Video Touch Panel section on page 2 for more information about included accessories and other AMX equipment.

2. Carefully remove the panel from the shipping box.

3. Carefully peel the protective plastic cover from the LCD.

If the protective plastic LCD cover is not removed, the panel may not respond properly to touch points on the LCD or allow proper screen calibration.

Installing the No-Button Trim Ring

Installation

The NXD-CV5 panel is shipped from AMX with the default Button Trim Ring already installed. The unit is also shipped with an included Trim Ring containing no button openings (a No-Button Trim Ring) that allows you, if desired, to change the default configuration of the NXD panel Faceplate to that with no-button openings. In order to install this included No-Button Trim Ring, you must first remove the factory-installed default Button Trim Ring and its six small buttons.

1. The Faceplate is secured to the panel with plastic latches. To remove the Faceplate, simply pull it

away from the panel by gently tugging it outwards until the entire Faceplate comes away from the panel.

2. Turn the Faceplate over to expose the inside surface and view the Trim Ring latches (FIG. 10).

3. In a single motion, press down and then outwards on the two Trim Ring latches located along the

top of the internal surface of the Faceplate to begin removing the Button Trim Ring. Removing the Internal Faceplate from the panel exposes the pushbuttons along the inside of the Internal Faceplate.

4. Gently tug along the edges of the Button Trim Ring and work your way around the edges to remove

it from the Faceplate (FIG. 10).

5. From along the internal surface of the Faceplate, remove the six buttons by gently bending each

Button latch up and pulling the button outwards.

6. Grasp the No-Button Trim Ring on both sides and fit it into the groove along the outside surface of

the Faceplate (made available by the removal of the previous Trim Ring).

7. Gently insert the Trim Ring latches into their corresponding openings on the outer surface of the

internal Faceplate (FIG. 11).

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Tr im

Ring

Latches

CV5 Panel/enclosure

Button latch

Default Button Trim Ring

(with button openings)

Faceplate

(outside surface shown)

FIG. 10 Removing the default Button Trim Ring

No-Button Trim Ring

Hollow button openings

(showing the internal surface of Faceplate)

Button removal

Faceplate (outer surface shown)

FIG. 11 Inserting the No-Button Trim Ring

8. Firmly press down around the No-Button Trim Ring until all of the latches are securely inserted into

their openings on the Faceplate, and the No-Button Trim Ring is securely fastened. Verify the No-Button Trim Ring is firmly inserted onto the Faceplate and that there are no gaps between this Trim Ring and the outer surface of the Faceplate.

9. Place the Faceplate back onto the main NXD-CV5 unit. Make sure to align the Microphone, Light,

and PIR Motion sensor locations on the main unit to their respective openings on the Faceplate assembly.

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Installing the Button Trim Ring

The outer No-Button Trim Ring is secured to the Faceplate with plastic latches. In order to re-install the Button Trim Ring back onto an NXD panel which has had the default Button Trim Ring features removed; you must first remove the No-Button Trim Ring:

1. To remove the Faceplate, simply pull it away from the panel by gently tugging it outwards until the

entire Faceplate comes away from the panel.

2. Turn the Faceplate over to expose the inside surface and view the Trim Ring latches.

3. In a single motion, press down and then outwards on the two Trim Ring latches located along the

top of the internal surface of the Faceplate to begin removing the Trim Ring. Removing the Internal Faceplate from the panel exposes the pushbuttons openings left from an earlier removal of the pushbuttons.

4. Gently tug along the edges of the No-Button Trim Ring and work your way around the edges to

remove it from the Faceplate (FIG. 12).

CV5 Panel/enclosure

Button latch

Tr im

Ring

Latches

Button installation

No-Button Trim Ring

Faceplate

(outside surface shown)

FIG. 12 Removing the No-Button Trim Ring

(showing the internal surface of Faceplate)

5. From along the internal surface of the Faceplate, install the six buttons by firmly inserting them into

the button openings until the Button latch secures the button in place (FIG. 12).

6. Grasp the Button Trim Ring on both sides and fit it into the groove along the outside surface of the

Faceplate (made available by the removal of the previous Trim Ring).

7. Gently insert the Button Trim Ring latches into their corresponding openings on the outer surface of

the internal Faceplate (FIG. 13).

8. Firmly press down around the Button Trim Ring until all of the latches are securely inserted into

their openings on the Faceplate, and the Button Trim Ring is securely fastened. Verify the Button Trim Ring is firmly inserted onto the Faceplate and that there are no gaps between this Trim Ring and the outer surface of the Faceplate.

9. Place the Faceplate back onto the main NXD-CV5 unit. Make sure to align the Microphone, Light,

and PIR Motion sensor locations on the main unit to their respective openings on the Faceplate assembly.

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Button Trim Ring

Faceplate (outer surface shown)

Button openings

FIG. 13 Inserting the Button Trim Ring

Installing the Optional NXA-BEZ Colored Trim Ring Kits

The Bezel Trim Ring Kits allow a user to change to both the color of the faceplate and determine whether the panel will or will not use colored pushbuttons. Each grouping has been configured so that the accompanying Faceplate, Trim Ring, and pushbuttons are color matched.

The following table outlines the two different Trim Ring Kits:

NXA-BEZ Trim Ring Kits (CV5)

NXA-BEZ-5B Trim Ring Kits (with button openings)

• NXA-BEZ-5B-BG, Beige Faceplate with beige buttons (FG2261-32)

- Two Beige Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Beige Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

- 12 Beige Pushbuttons (2 sets of 6)

• NXA-BEZ-5B-BL, Black Faceplate with black buttons (FG2261-30)

- Two Black Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Black Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

- 12 Black Pushbuttons (2 sets of 6)

• NXA-BEZ-5B-LA, Light Almond Faceplate with light almond buttons (FG2261-33)

- Two Almond Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Almond Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

- 12 Almond Pushbuttons (2 sets of 6)

• NXA-BEZ-5B-WH, White Faceplate with white buttons (FG2261-31)

- Two Almond Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Almond Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

- 12 Almond Pushbuttons (2 sets of 6)

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NXA-BEZ Trim Ring Kits (CV5) (Cont.)

NXA-BEZ-5NB Trim Ring Kits (without button openings)

• NXA-BEZ-5NB-BG, Beige Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-42)

- Two Beige Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Beige No-Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

• NXA-BEZ-5NB-BL, Black Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-40)

- Two Black Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Black No-Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

• NXA-BEZ-5NB-LA, Light Almond Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-43)

- Two Almond Faceplates/Bezels

- Two Almond No-Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

• NXA-BEZ-5NB-WH, White Faceplate without buttons (FG2261-41)

- Two White Faceplates/Bezels

- Two White No-Button Trim RIngs

- Two Self-adhesive AMX labels

FIG. 14 provides an example of the general contents for each of the two types of Bezel Kit configurations (Button and No-Button).

NXA-BEZ-5B With Buttons NXA-BEZ-5NB Without Buttons

(2 sets)

- 2 Colored Faceplate/Bezels

- 2 Colored Button Trim Rings

- 2 Self-adhesive AMX labels

- 12 Colored Pushbuttons (2 sets of 6)

FIG. 14

Trim Ring Kit Contents (Button and No-Button configurations shown)

(2 sets)

- 2 Colored Faceplate/Bezels

- 2 Colored No-Button Trim Rings

- 2 Self-adhesive AMX labels

(2 sets)

These Bezel Kits require some assembly prior to installation onto the panel. Once assembled, the preexisting Faceplate can be removed and upgraded by using the following these steps.

1. To remove the current Faceplate, simply pull it away from the panel by gently tugging it outwards

until the entire Faceplate comes away from the panel.

2. Use the above table to determine which of the optional Trim Rings Kits will be used.

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3. Assemble the Kit components:

 To assemble the Bezel Kit with Buttons (FIG. 15):

CV5 Panel/enclosure

Button latch

Tr im

Ring

Latches

Button installation

Colored Button Trim Ring

Colored Faceplate

(outside surface shown)

FIG. 15 Installing the Button Bezel Kit (NXA-BEZ-5B)

 From along the internal surface of the colored Faceplate, install the six colored buttons

(showing the internal surface of Faceplate)

by firmly inserting them into the button openings until the Button latch secures the button in place (FIG. 15).

 Grasp the provided Button Trim Ring on both sides and fit it into the groove along the

outside surface of the Faceplate.

 Gently insert the Button Trim Ring latches into their corresponding openings on the outer

surface of the internal Faceplate (FIG. 15).

 Firmly press down around the Button Trim Ring until all of the latches are securely

inserted into their openings on the Faceplate, and the Button Trim Ring is securely fastened. Verify the Button Trim Ring is firmly inserted onto the Faceplate and that there are no gaps between this Trim Ring and the outer surface of the Faceplate.

 Continue on to Step 4 to complete the installation process.

 To assemble the Bezel Kit with No-Buttons (FIG. 16):

 Grasp the provided No-Button Trim Ring on both sides and fit it into the groove along

the outside surface of the Faceplate.

 Firmly press down around the No-Button Trim Ring until all of the latches are securely

inserted into their openings on the Faceplate, and the Trim Ring is securely fastened. Verify the No-Button Trim Ring is firmly inserted onto the Faceplate and that there are no gaps between this Trim Ring and the outer surface of the Faceplate.

 Continue on to Step 4 to complete the installation process.

4. Place that new Faceplate onto the main NXD-CV5 unit. Make sure to align the Microphone, Light,

and PIR Motion sensor locations on the main unit to their respective openings on the Faceplate assembly.

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No-Button Trim Ring

Hollow button openings

Faceplate (outer surface shown)

FIG. 16 Installing the No-Button Bezel Kit (NXA-BEZ-5NB)

Pre-Wall Installation of the Rough-In Box

Wall Mount panels (NXDs) are contained within an outer housing (back box). This back box is not removed when installing the NXD into a CB-TP5 Rough-In Box. The back box is only removed to gain access for the replacement of the internal components.

INSTALLER: LEAVE A GAP BETWEEN THE STUD AND ROUGH-IN BOX MOUNTING TABS TO ACCOMMODATE THE DRYWALL or SHEETROCK. This gap allows the installation of the drywall or sheetrock after the CB-TP5 Rough-In Box has been installed.

The CB-TP5 is an optional metallic box that is secured onto a stud/beam in a pre-wall setting (where no walls are present). Installation procedures and configurations can vary depending on the installation

environment. This section describes the installation procedures for the most common installation scenario. The most important thing to remember when mounting this rough-in box is that the NXD-CV5 Mounting Tabs must lie flush against the outside of the sheetrock (FIG. 17).

 Refer to SP-2261-01 for detailed installation dimensions.

 It is recommended that you cut out the surface slightly smaller than what is outlined in the

installation drawings so that you can make any necessary cutout adjustments.

 The wiring knockouts on the left side will be used for the NXD-CV5 Wall Mount panel

connectors, so always secure the rough-in box to the stud using the Stud Mounting Holes on the right side of the box.

1. Rest the right Stud Mounting tabs onto the stud (keeping the knockouts on the left). Be sure to

leave enough of a gap between the stud and NXD Mounting tabs to accommodate the installation of the drywall or sheetrock after the rough-in box has been mounted. Ultimately, the Mounting Tabs should lie flush against the outside of the sheetrock.

2. Fasten the CB-TP5 rough-in box to the stud through the holes on the right Stud Mounting tabs

(FIG. 17), using either nails or screws.

3. Remove the wiring knockouts from the left side of the rough-in box (CB-TP5) (FIG. 17) to

accommodate the cables being threaded through to the NXD touch panel.

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Stud Mounting tabs

Wiring

knockouts (6)

(must be

located on

left side)

Drywall or sheetrock

FIG. 17 CB-TP5 rough-in box components

Stud

NXD Mounting tabs (should lie flush against the outside of the wall)

Remember that when mounting this rough-in box, the NXD mounting tabs must lie flush against the outside of the sheetrock.

4. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB wiring through the knockouts

(use of the left wiring knockouts are recommended with this installation). Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel.

5. Install the drywall/sheetrock before inserting the main NXD unit into the CB-TP5.

Installation of an NXD Touch Panel

The NXD-CV5 can be installed either directly into the (optional) CB-TP5 or other solid surface environment using the two different mounting options: drywall clips or solid surface screws. The following sections describe mounting the touch panel directly into a pre-wall rough-in box, a solid surface or drywall, and optional NXA-RK5 Rack Mount Kit.

Installing the NXD panel within a Rough-In Box

The rough-in box must be mounted prior to continuing this section. Refer to the procedures in the Pre-Wall Installation of the Rough-In Box section on page 19 for detailed pre-wall installation instructions. Verify that all necessary cables have been threaded through the knockouts on the left of the

rough-in box and the connections have been tested prior to installation of the NXD-CV5.

1. Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 18) from the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 18) by gripping the

faceplate and pulling with gentle outward force.

2. Verify the incoming power, RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB cables have been properly

threaded through the wiring knockouts on the left of the rough-in box. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel.

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C - Optional CB-TP5

rough-in/wallbox

#4-40 Mounting Screws

(three - included)

secure the NXD to

the Rough-In Box

Mounting Tab

B - Main NXD unit consists of the touch panel and back box housing

A - Faceplate/Trim Ring

default Faceplate comes with buttons

FIG. 18 NXD-CV5 panel installation into a CB-TP5 (pre-wall construction)

Stud

3. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding locations along the side of the

(un-powered) NXD touch panel.

 Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to a power source before

plugging in the 2-pin power connector.

 The USB connectors can be from either a USB extension cable, or a wireless USB RF

transmitter.

4. Test the incoming wiring by connecting the panel connections to their terminal locations and

applying power. Verify that the panel is receiving power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

5. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the connected power supply.

Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the attached connectors before being inserted into the rough-in box.

6. Carefully slide the main NXD-CV5 unit (B in FIG. 18) into the rough-in box, so that all Mounting

Tabs lie flush against the rough-in box (C in FIG. 18).

7. Insert and secure three #4-40 Mounting Screws (included) into their corresponding holes located

along the sides of the NXD.

8. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring (A in FIG. 18) back onto the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 18).

Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel.

9. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring to their

respective locations (outside the rough-in box) on either the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master.

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10. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power.

Installing the NXD into drywall using Expansion Clips

Expansion clips are mounted through the three oval holes located along the rim of the NXD-CV5. 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.

The most important thing to remember when mounting the NXD is that the outer frame (Mounting Tabs) must be installed flush against the mounting surface.

 Refer to SP-2261-02 for detailed installation dimensions (reproduced in FIG. 19).

 It is recommended that you cutout the surface slightly smaller than what is outlined in the

installation drawings so that you can make any necessary cutout adjustments.

1. Prepare the area by removing any screws or nails from the drywall before beginning the cutout

process.

2. Cut out the surface for the NXD Wall Mount unit.

 If installing the panel into a pre-existing wall or surface, place and secure the pre-printed

Mounting Template for Flush Mount Drywall Installation (62-2261-10) onto the surface.

 Trace the required cutout along the drywall. Refer to the dimensions in FIG. 19 for more

information.

It is recommended that the actual cutout opening be slightly smaller than the provided dimensions. This action provides the installer with a margin for error if the opening needs to later be expanded. Be sure to cut out the three notches along the sides to accommodate the three corresponding drywall expansion clips (included within the Installation Kit).

3. Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 20) from the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 20) by gripping the

faceplate and pulling with gentle outward force.

4. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring (from their

terminal locations) through the surface opening. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel.

5. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding locations along the left side of

the (un-powered) NXD touch panel.

 Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to a power source before

plugging in the 2-pin power connector.

 The USB connectors can be from a either a USB extension cable, or a wireless USB RF

transmitter.

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FIG. 19 NXD-CV5 Wall Mount panel dimensions using expansion clips

6. Test the incoming wiring by attaching the panel connections to their terminal locations and applying

power. Verify the panel is receiving power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

7. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the connected power supply.

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3 notches are required to accommodate the three expansion clips (included)

Install the 3 included

drywall clip sets

into these locations

Drywall Clip (3)

Mounting Tab

A - Faceplate

/Trim Ring

FIG. 20 Wall Mount panel (NXD) installation configuration for drywall surfaces

B - Main NXD unit consists of

the touch panel and back box

Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the attached connectors before being inserted into the drywall.

8. Install the three sets of drywall screws and expansion clips into the three oval notch locations along

both sides of the main unit (B in FIG. 20).

9. Carefully insert the main unit (with expansion clips) into the cutout until the Mounting Tabs on the

NXD unit lie flush against the wall.

The drywall clip set must be re-ordered from AMX if the drywall clip is bent accidentally during an installation or removed during a re-installation.

10. Tighten all three drywall clip sets (screws and clips) until the entire Mounting Tab is securely

fastened and flush against the wall.

11. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly (A in FIG. 20) back onto the main NXD unit

(B in FIG. 20). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel.

12. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring to their

respective locations on either the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master.

13. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power.

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Installing the NXD into a Flat Surface using #4 screws

Mounting screws (#4, not included) are secured through circular holes located at the left and right sides of the NXD-CV5. The most important thing to remember when mounting the NXD is that the outer

frame (Mounting Tabs) must be installed flush against the mounting surface.

 Refer to SP-2261-02 for detailed installation dimensions (reproduced in FIG. 21).

 It is recommended that you cutout the surface slightly smaller than what is outlined in the

installation drawings so that you can make any necessary cutout adjustments.

1. Prepare the area by removing any screws or nails from the surface before beginning the cutout

process.

2. Cut out the surface for the NXD Wall Mount unit using the dimensions shown in FIG. 21.

FIG. 21 NXD-CV5 Wall Mount panel dimensions using #4 mounting screws

3. Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 22) from the main NXD unit (B in FIG. 22) by gripping the

faceplate and pulling with gentle outward force.

4. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring (from their

terminal sources) through the surface opening. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel.

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5. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding locations along the left side of

the (un-powered) NXD touch panel.

 Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to a power source before

plugging in the 2-pin power connector.

 The USB connectors can be from a either a USB extension cable, or a wireless USB RF

transmitter.

6. Test the incoming wiring by connecting the panel connections to their terminal locations and

applying power. Verify that the panel is receiving power and functioning properly before finalizing the installation.

Flat installation surface

Install the three #4 Mounting Screws

(not included) into these three holes

(suggested length of screws is 0.25")

Mounting Tab

Attachment is done along the edges of the cutout

B - Main CV5 unit

A - Faceplate/Trim Ring

FIG. 22 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for flat surfaces

7. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the power supply.

Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the necessary connectors before being inserted into the solid surface.

8. Carefully slide the main unit into the cutout until the Mounting Tabs of the CV5 unit lie flush

against the wall.

9. Insert and secure three #4 Mounting Screws (not included) into their corresponding holes located

along the sides of the NXD-CV5 (using a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver) until the unit is secure and flush against the wall (FIG. 22).

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10. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly (A in FIG. 22) back onto the main NXD unit

(B in FIG. 22). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate.

11. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45, Ethernet, USB, and any optional audio/video wiring to their

respective locations on either the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master.

12. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power.

Installing an NXD-CV5 into a Rack Mount Kit (NXA-RK5)

The NXA-RK5 is a 19" (48.26 cm) wide metal rack-mount (with black matte finish) measuring 3 rack units high.

1. Remove the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly from the main CV5 unit.

2. Thread the incoming power, RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB wiring (from their terminal

sources) through the surface opening, leaving enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel.

3. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding locations along the left side of

the (un-powered) NXD touch panel.

 Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to the a power supply before

plugging in the 2-pin power connector.

 The USB connectors can be from a either a USB extension cable, or a wireless USB RF

transmitter.

4. Test the incoming wiring by connecting the panel connections to their terminal locations and

applying power. Verify that the panel is receiving power and functioning properly to prevent repetition of the installation.

5. Disconnect the terminal end of the power cable from the connected power supply.

Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel. The unit must be installed with the necessary connectors before being inserted into the equipment rack.

6. Carefully insert the CV5 panel into the NXA-RK5.

7. Secure the panel to the NXA-RK5 mount by first inserting and then tightening the three #4-40

screws (included).

8. Insert the NXA-RK5 (with connected NXD unit) into the equipment rack, making sure to align the

screw holes along the sides on the NXA-RK5 with the holes in the equipment rack.

9. Use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the NXA-RK5 to the equipment rack using the

#10-32 screws (included).

10. Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly back onto the main NXD unit. Make sure to align the

Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel.

11. Reconnect the terminal RJ-45 audio/video, Ethernet, and USB wiring to their respective terminal

locations on either the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box, Ethernet port, or NetLinx Master.

12. Reconnect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power supply and apply power.

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Wiring Guidelines for the CV5 Panels

The CV5 panel uses a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the panel via the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector. Use the power requirements information (page 2) to determine the power draw.

The incoming PWR and GND wires from the power supply must be connected to the corresponding locations within the PWR connector.

This unit should only have one source of incoming power.

Using more than source of power to the panel can result in damage to the internal components and a possible burn out. Apply power to the panels only after installation is complete.

Preparing captive wires

You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires.

Never pre-tin wires for compression-type connections.

1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of insulation off all wires.

2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector (according to the wiring diagrams

and connector types described in this section).

3. Tighten the screws to secure the wire in the connector. Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing

so may strip the threads and damage the connector.

Wiring a power connection

To use the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector with a 12 VDC-compliant power supply, the incoming PWR and GND wires from the external source must be connected to their corresponding locations on the connector (FIG. 23).

1. Insert the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix cable.

Match the wiring locations of the +/- on both the power supply and the terminal connector.

2. Tighten the clamp to secure the two wires. Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip

the threads and damage the connector.

3. Verify the connection of the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix to the external 12 VDC-compliant power

supply.

PWR +

GND -

To the Touch Panel

FIG. 23 NetLinx power connector wiring diagram

Power Supply

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Audio/Video Port: Connections and Wiring

The following table shows the signal and pinout/pairing information used on the RJ-45 Audio and Video connections.

Audio/Video RJ-45 Pinout Information

Pin Wire Color Function Polarity

1 Orange/White Right Audio In +

2 Orange Right Audio In -

3 Green/White Video In -

4 Blue Mic Out -

5 White/Blue Mic Out +

6 Green Video In +

7 White/Brown Left Audio In +

8 Brown Left Audio In -

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TIA 568B

(female) (male)

RJ-45 connector - pin configurations

Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring

FIG. 24 describes the blink activity for the Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector and cable. The Ethernet cable is connected to the side of the Wall Mount panels.

A - Activity LED (yellow)

lights when receiving or

transmitting Ethernet

data packets

FIG. 24

Ethernet connector (showing communication and connection LEDs)

A L

ETHERNET

10/100

The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Ethernet connector.

Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color

1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 Orange-White

2 TX - 2 --------- 2 Orange

3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 Green-White

4 no connection 4 --------- 4 Blue

5 no connection 5 --------- 5 4 --------- 5 Blue-White

6 RX - 6 --------- 6 Green

7 no connection 7 --------- 7 7 --------- 8 Brown-White

8 no connection 8 --------- 8 Brown

L - Link LED (green) lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly.

12 3 45 6 78

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FIG. 25 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable.

FIG. 25 RJ-45 wiring diagram

USB Port: Connecting and Using Input Devices

The CV5 panel can have up to two USB-capable input devices connected for use on its different firmware and TPD4 panel pages. These input devices can consist of a keyboard or mouse.

USB-connected input devices are not detected and recognized by the panel until power is cycled to the unit.

A mini-USB connection is only detected after it is installed onto an active panel. Connection to a previously powered panel, allows the PC to detect the panel and assign an appropriate USB driver.

1. Insert the input device USB connectors into the appropriate USB connector on the panel.

2. Press the on-screen Reboot button from the Protected Setup page to save any changes and restart

the panel.

3. After the panel splash-screen disappears:

 If a USB mouse has been connected, a mouse cursor appears on the panel screen and its

location corresponds to the mouse cursor position sent by the external USB mouse.

 If a USB keyboard has been connected, only on-screen keyboards and keypads will reflect any

external keystrokes sent from the external USB keyboard.

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Panel Calibration

This section outlines the steps for calibrating the touch panel. It is recommended that you calibrate the panel before its initial use and after completing a firmware download.

Modero panels are factory setup with specific demo touch panel pages. The first splash screen that appears indicates the panel is receiving power, beginning to load firmware, and preparing to display the default touch panel pages. When the panel is ready, the AMX Splash Screen is replaced by the Initial Panel Page (FIG. 26).

Panel Calibration

AMX Splash Screen

(appears during power-up)

FIG. 26 AMX splash screen and initial Panel Page

Initial Panel Page (AMX Logo Page)

Calibrating the Modero Panel

1. Press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (FIG. 27) for 6 seconds to pass-over the Setup

page and access the Calibration setup page (FIG. 28).

Front Setup

Access button (grey)

3 second press/hold:

Opens the Setup page

6 second press/hold:

Opens the Calibration page

Single press puts

the panel to sleep

FIG. 27 Location of Front Setup Access button

2. Press the crosshairs (on the Calibration page) to set the calibration points on the LCD (FIG. 28).

3. After the "Calibration Successful.." message appears, press anywhere on the screen to continue and

return to the Setup page.

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The request to touch the crosshairs is the first on-screen message

Calibration successful is the second on-screen message that appears after the calibration process is completed

On-screen crosshairs used for calibration of the touch device

FIG. 28 Touch Panel Calibration Screens

If the calibration was improperly set and you cannot return to the Calibration page (through the panel’s firmware); you can then access this firmware page via

G4 WebControl where you can navigate to the Protected Setup page and press the Calibrate button through your VNC window. This action causes the panel to go to the Calibration page seen above, where you can physically recalibrate the actual touch panel again using the above procedures.

Testing your Calibration

Press and hold down the on-screen Calibration button for 6 seconds to enter the Calibration Test page (FIG. 29).

On-screen crosshairs is used to verify a proper calibration of the panel

FIG. 29 Calibration Test page

2. Press anywhere on this page to confirm the on-screen crosshairs match your touch points.

3. If the crosshairs do not appear directly below your LCD touch points, press the Back button and

recalibrate the panel using the above steps.

4. Exit this Calibration Test page by pressing the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page.

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Communication between the Modero panel and the Master is done using either USB or ETHERNET (DHCP or Static IP). Ethernet communication can only be achieved via a direct Ethernet connection (the NXA-WC802.11B/CF wireless interface card is not available on the CV5).

Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero panel firmware. Verify you are using the latest versions of AMX’s NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 programs.

USB input devices must be plugged into the rear or side USB connectors before the G4 panel is powered-up. The panel will not detect a USB connection of this type until after the unit cycles power.

Modero Setup and System Connection

1. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page (FIG. 30).

Configuring Communication

Connection Status

Red Connection Status icon -

indicates no connection to a Master

Green Connection Status icon -

indicates communication to a Master

FIG. 30 Setup page

2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected

Setup page and display an on-screen keypad.

3. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field and press Done when finished.

Clearing Password #5, from the initial Password Setup page, removes the need for you to enter the default password before accessing the Protected Setup page.

4. Press the red Device Number field to open the Device Number keypad (FIG. 31).

5. Enter a Device Number for the panel into the Device Number Keypad.

The default is 10001 and the range is from 1 - 32000.

When using multiple panels within a NetLinx System, remember to assign unique Device Number values to each panel so that all assigned panels appear in the System listing for the target Master.

6. Press Done to close the keypad, assign the number, and return to the Protected Setup page.

7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and incorporate any changes.

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FIG. 31 Protected Setup page

Before continuing, open NetLinx Studio. This program assists in developing a System Number, Master IP/URL, and Master Port number. Refer to your NetLinx Master’s instruction manuals for more information.

8. Obtain the System Number and Master IP Address from NetLinx Studio. This information must be

specific for the system used with the configured Modero panel.

9. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.

10. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected

Setup page.

11. Press the System Connection button (located on the Protected Setup page) to open the System

Connection page (FIG. 32) and begin configuring the communication settings on the panel to match those of the target Master.

Modero

connection

information

MAC Address

from panel is

factory set to a

unique address

FIG. 32 System Connection page

There are 2 possible Master Connection Types available: USB or Ethernet. A USB connection type is a direct connection from the panel’s mini-USB port to a corresponding USB port on the PC (acting as a Virtual Master). An Ethernet connection type involves indirect communication from the panel to a Master via an Ethernet connection to the network.

NetLinx Master’s connection information

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It is recommended that firmware KIT files only be transferred over a direct connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply. I

The mini-USB connector MUST be plugged into an already active panel before the PC can recognize the connection and assign an appropriate USB driver. This driver is part of both the NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 software application installations.

Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master

NetLinx Studio can be setup to run a Virtual Master where the PC acts as the Master by supplying its own IP Address for communication to the panel. The PC is first equipped with the USB driver, the panel is then configured for USB communication, and then Studio is configured to act as the Master.

For a personal computer to establish a connection to a Modero panel via USB, the target computer must have the appropriate AMX USB driver installed. This installation is bundled into the latest TPDesign4 software setup process or can be downloaded independently from the main Application Files page on www.amx.com.

Step 1: Setup the Panel and PC for USB Communication

If you do not currently have the latest version of TPDesign4, navigate to www.amx.com > Te ch

Center > Downloadable Files > Application Files > NetLinx Design Tools section of the website and locate the AMX USB Driver executable (AMX USBLAN Setup exe).

2. Download this executable file to a known location on your computer.

3. Launch the Setup.exe and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC

The first time each AMX touch panel is connected to the PC it is detected as a new hardware device and the USBLAN driver becomes associated with it (panel specific). Each time thereafter the panel is "recognized" as a unique USBLAN device and the association to the driver is done in the background. When the panel is detected for the first time some user intervention is required during the association between panel and driver.

1. After the installation of the USB driver has been completed, confirm the proper installation of the

large Type-A USB connector to the PC's USB port, and restart your machine.

If the panel is already powered, continue with steps 3. The panel MUST be powered and configured for USB communication before connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel’s Program Port.

2. Connect the terminal end of the 12 VDC-compliant power supply cable to the power connector on

the rear/side of the touch panel and then apply power.

3. After the CV5 panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds)

to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

4. Select Protected Setup > System Connection (located on the lower-left) to open the System

Connection page (FIG. 33).

5. Toggle the blue Ty pe field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to USB.

Refer to the System Settings Page section on page 74 for more information about the fields on this page.

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FIG. 33 USB System Connection page - using a USB Connection Type

ALL fields are then greyed-out and read-only, but still display any previous network information.

6. Press the Back button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page.

7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. Remember that

the panel’s connection type must be set to USB prior to rebooting the panel and prior to inserting the USB connector.

8. ONLY AFTER the unit displays the first panel page, THEN insert the mini-USB connector into

the Program Port on the panel. It may take a minute for the panel to detect the new connection and send a signal to the PC (indicated by a green System Connection icon). If this is your first time installing the USB driver, a USB driver installation popup window (FIG. 34) appears on the PC.

No connection is established until the Virtual Master becomes active within Studio

Red Connection Status icon -

indicates no connection to a Virtual Master

Green Connection Status icon -

indicates communication to a Virtual Master

FIG. 34 USB driver installation popup window

 This window notifies you that the panel has been detected by the PC as a USB-compliant

device and the PC is installing an appropriate USB driver to establish a proper communication to the panel.

 This driver was installed on your PC during the installation of the latest NetLinx Studio and

TPDesign4 software application installations. These applications should be installed prior to setting up a USB connection to the panel.

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 The driver does not contain a Microsoft

digital signature and Windows® then informs you of

such.

9. Click Ye s when told that a digital signature was not found. This action accepts the installation of the

new AMX USB driver. The panel is now configured to communicate directly with the PC.

 This process completes the association between driver and device.

Each time the same touch panel is connected to the computer the driver is automatically loaded (using a unique name - example USB LAN LINK #1, #2). Each time a different touch panel is connected to the computer, the previous procedures will need to be repeated.

10. Navigate back to the System Connection page.

Step 3: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections

The USB driver information can be confirmed via two different methods:

 Via the Control panel (previous steps 1 and 2) or

 Via the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon from the Taskbar.

1. Navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > and double-click the System icon to launch the

System Properties dialog.

2. Select the Hardware tab and click on the Device Manager button to launch the Device Manager

dialog.

 Within the Device Manager dialog, the AMX USBLAN device appears under Network

Adapters (FIG. 35) and has a unique name such as AMX USB LAN LINK #2. The number changes depending on which recognized panel is currently connected.

FIG. 35 Device Manager dialog showing USB device

3. Confirm that a new USB detection icon (FIG. 36) appears in the lower-right taskbar on the PC

display window.

4. Double-click on the icon to open the Unplug or Eject Hardware window and confirm the AMX

USB LAN LINK has been installed and is operating properly.

A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target panel is not connected to a physical NetLinx Master. In this situation, the PC takes on the functions of a Master via a Virtual NetLinx Master. This connection is made by either using the PC’s

Ethernet Address (via TCP/IP using a known PC’s IP Address as the Master) or using a direct mini-USB connection to communicate directly to the panel.

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5. Click the Properties button to view further information about the installed USB driver.

USB

detection

icon

FIG. 36 USB Properties windows

If there is a yellow exclamation point next to the AMX USB LAN LINK device (within the hardware devices section of the Unplug or Eject Hardware window), stop and close the USB operation. Reconnect the USB cable to the panel and repeat the setup procedures. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 143 for more detailed information.

To remove the USB driver association from a previously connected touch panel, you must navigate back to the Device Manager, right-click on the panel’s USB driver (example AMX USB LAN LINK #2) and select Uninstall from the context menu and then OK.

 Once the system completes the removal of the device, the Device Manager window will

refresh, and the device will no longer appear.

 The next time this device is connected to the computer it will appear as a new hardware device

and will need to be associated again with the driver (refer to Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC section on page 35.

Step 4: Use the USB to Configure a Virtual Master (using NetLinx Studio)

When configuring your panel to communicate via USB with a Virtual Master (on your PC), ONLY the USB connection option must be selected within the Type field. Since this is a direct connection, the PC’s IP Address is not needed.

Before beginning:

1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate via USB within the System Connection page

and that the USB driver has been properly configured. Refer to the previous section for more information.

2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx

Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).

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

Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 37).

4. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.

5. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you

are working as a NetLinx Master.

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IP Address of computer (not needed as this is a direct USB connection)

FIG. 37 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master

6. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate

you are wanting to configure the PC to communicate directly with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out because you are not going through the Master’s UI.

7. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx

Master Settings dialog (FIG. 37).

8. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1).

9. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx

Studio application.

10. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The

default System value is one.

11. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the

list.

The panel will not appear as a device below the virtual system number (in the Online Tree tab) until both the system number used in step 7 for the VNM is entered into the Master Connection section of the System Connection page and the panel is restarted.

 The Connection status turns green after a few seconds to indicate an active USB connection to

the PC (Virtual Master). No Lock icon is displayed because this USB connection is not secured (requiring a username/password).

If the G4 panel does not appear, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 143 for more information.

 If a few minutes have gone by and the System Connection icon still does not turn green, repeat

the USB connection and Virtual Master setup procedures (outlined in this section). Refreshing the System sends out a request to the panel to respond and completes the communication (turning the System Connection icon green).

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Step 5: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections

Use the CC-USB Type-A to Mini-B 5-wire programming cable (FG10-5965) to provide communication between the mini-USB Program port on the touch panel and the PC. This method of communication is used to transfer firmware KIT files and TPD4 touch panel files.

A mini-USB connection is only detected after it is installed onto an active panel. Connection to a previously powered panel which then reboots, allows the PC to detect the panel and assign an appropriate USB driver.

1. Verify this direct USB connection (Type-A on the panel to mini-USB on the panel) is configured

properly using the steps outlined in the previous two sections.

2. With the panel already configured for USB communication and the Virtual Master setup within

NetLinx Studio, its now time to verify the panel is ready to receive files.

3. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The

default System value is one.

4. Right-click on the System entry (A in FIG. 38) and select Refresh System. This causes a refresh of

all project systems, establishes a new connection to the Virtual Master, and populates the System list with devices on your particular system.

FIG. 38 Using USB for Virtual Master communication

Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection

It is necessary to tell the panel which Master it should be communicating with. This "pointing to a Master" is done via the System Connection page where you configure the IP Address, System Number and Username/Password information assigned to the target Master. Until those parameters are configured, your Connection Status icon will remain red (indicating there is no current connection to a Master).

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Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wired IP Settings

This panel has only one method of communicating to a target Master over the Internet: Wired (direct Ethernet connection) (wireless communication is not available on the CV5). You can only configure the connection parameters through the System Connection page. This type of communication can be established either via either a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) or via a pre-reserved Static IP Address (typically provided by your System Administrator).

IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet

Select Protected Setup > System Connection (located on the lower-left) to open the System

Connection page.

2. Locate the IP Settings section of this page.

Even though the Host, Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS, and Domain fields appear on the two separate System Connection and Secondary Connection pages;

the information populating these fields is identical.

If the information within one of these fields is altered, the change is reflected on both pages within the altered field. Example: Domain is altered on Secondary Connection page, the value is then also changed within the Domain field of the System Connection page.

3. Toggle the DHCP/Static field (from the IP Settings section) until the choice cycles to DHCP.

DHCP will register the unique MAC Address (factory assigned) on the panel and once the communication setup process is complete, reserve an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values from the DHCP Server.

4. Press the optional Host Name field to open a Keyboard and enter the Host Name information.

5. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string of the host name.

6. Do not alter any of the remaining greyed-out fields in the IP Settings section. Once the panel is

rebooted, these values are obtained by the unit and displayed in the DNS fields after power-up.

This information can be found in either the: Workspace- System name > Define Device section of your code (that defines the properties for your panel), or in the Device Addressing/Network Addresses in the Tools > NetLinx Diagnostics dialog.

7. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page.

8. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel.

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet

Select Protected Setup > System Connection (located on the lower-left) to open the System

Connection page.

2. Locate the IP Settings section of this page.

Check with your System Administrator for a pre-reserved Static IP Address assigned to the panel. This address must be obtained before Static assignment of the panel continues.

3. Toggle the DHCP/Static field (from the IP Settings section) until the choice cycles to Static.

4. Press the IP Address field to open a Keyboard and enter the Static IP Address (provided by your

System Administrator).

5. Press Done after you are finished entering the IP information.

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6. Repeat the same process for the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields.

7. Press the optional Host Name field to open the Keyboard and enter the Host Name information.

8. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string of the host name.

9. Press the Primary DNS field to open a Keyboard, enter the Primary DNS Address (provided by your

System Administrator) and press Done when compete. Repeat this process for the Secondary DNS field.

10. Press the Domain field to open a Keyboard, enter the resolvable domain Address (this is provided by

your System Administrator and equates to a unique Internet name for the panel), and press Done

when complete.

11. Navigate to the Master Connection section of this page to begin configuring the communication

parameters for the target Master.

Step 2: Choose a Master Connection Mode Setting

There are three Ethernet MODE settings used in the Master Connection section of the System Connection page. URL is the most common method.

• URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility. In this system, the panel acts as a "Client" and the Master acts as a Server (in that Clients attach to it).

• LISTEN sets the Modero panel to "listen" for broadcasts from the Master (using the panel IP from its URL list). In this system, the panel acts as a "Server" (in that Clients attach to it) and the Master acts as a "Client".

• AUTO is used to instruct the Modero to search for a Master that uses the same System Number (assigned within the Master Connection section) and resides on the same Subnet as itself. In this case, the Master has its UDP feature enabled. This UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. This UDP enabling is done through a Telnet session on the Master. Refer to the particular NetLinx Master manual for more detailed information.

 Master Connection MODE options:

Step 3: Configure an Ethernet Connection Type

When using Ethernet as your communication method, the NetLinx Master must first be setup with either a Static IP or DHCP Address obtained from either NetLinx Studio or your System Administrator.

Before beginning:

1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate through an Ethernet cable (connected from

either the panel to a valid Ethernet Hub).

Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware.

2. Verify that the NetLinx Master is receiving power and is communicating via an Ethernet connection

with the PC running NetLinx Studio.

3. Connect the terminal end of the 12 VDC-compliant power supply cable to the power connector on

the rear/side of the touch panel.

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4. Verify the green Ethernet LED (from the rear Ethernet port on the Master) is illuminated (indicating

a proper connection).

5. Verify the yellow LED (from the rear Ethernet port on the Master) is blinking (indicating

communication).

6. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds) to

proceed to the Setup page.

7. Select Protected Setup > System Connection (located on the lower-left) to open the System

Connection page (FIG. 39).

Obtained

from

NetLinx

Master

FIG. 39 System Connection page

Master Connection section - Virtual Master communication over Ethernet

When configuring your panel to communicate with a Virtual Master (on your PC) via Ethernet, the Master IP/URL field must be configured to match the IP Address of the PC and make sure to use the Virtual System value assigned to the Virtual Master within NetLinx Studio.

Before beginning:

1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate through an Ethernet cable (connected from

either the panel to a valid Ethernet Hub).

2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx

Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).

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

Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 40).

4. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.

5. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you

are working as a NetLinx Master.

6. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate

you are wanting to configure the PC to communicate with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out because you are not going through the Master’s UI.

7. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx

Master Settings dialog (FIG. 40).

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Master IP/URL

System Settings

FIG. 40 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings for a Virtual Master

8. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1) and note the IP Address of the target

PC being used as the Virtual Master. This IP Address can also be obtained by following these procedures:

9. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx

Studio application.

10. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System.

The default System value is one.

11. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the

list.

12. Power-up your panel and press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds) to

continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

13. Select Protected Setup > System Connection (located on the lower-left) to open the System

Connection page (FIG. 41).

Enter this IP

into the

field on the

page

 On your PC, click Start > Run to open the Run dialog.

 Enter cmd into the Open field and click OK to open the command DOS prompt.

 From the C:\> command line, enter ipconfig to display the IP Address of the PC. This

IP Addresses of computer (also obtained by using the Start > Run > cmd command)

information is entered into the Master IP/URL field on the panel.

The System Number is assigned to the Master within the AMX software application (these must match)

Enter the IP Address information of the PC used as a Virtual Master

When using a Virtual Master, there is no need to enter a username and/or password

FIG. 41 Sample System Connection page (for Virtual Master communication)

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14. Press the blue Typ e field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word

Ethernet.

15. Press the Mode field until the choice cycles to the word URL.

 By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls

this value directly from the communicating target Master (virtual or not). A Virtual Master system value can be set within the active AMX software applications such as: NetLinx Studio, TPD4, or IREdit.

16. Press the Master IP/URL field to open a Keyboard and enter the IP Address of the PC used as the

Virtual Master.

17. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Connection page.

18. Do not alter the Master Port Number value (this is the default value used by NetLinx).

19. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page.

20. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel.

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode

In this mode, enter the System Number (zero for an unknown System Number) and the IP/URL of the Master (Master Port Number is defaulted to 1319).

1. Press the blue Typ e field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word

Ethernet (FIG. 41). Refer to the System Settings Page section on page 74 for more information about the fields on this page.

2. Press the Mode field until the choice cycles to the word URL.

 By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls

If the panel does not appear within the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window of NetLinx Studio, check to make sure that the NetLinx Master System Number (from within the Device Addressing dialog) is correctly assigned.

3. Press the Master IP/URL field to open a Keyboard and enter the Master IP Address (obtained from

the Diagnostics - Networking Address dialog of the NetLinx Studio application).

4. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Connection page.

5. Do not alter the Master Port Number value (this is the default value used by NetLinx).

6. Enter a username and password (into their respective fields) if the target Master has been previously

secured.

7. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page.

8. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel.

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Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode

In this mode, you must add the Modero panel IP Address into the URL List of the Master (using NetLinx Studio). This mode sets the Modero panel to "listen" for broadcasts from the Master (using the panel IP from its URL list).

1. Obtain either a Static IP for the Modero panel (from your System Administrator) or a DHCP

Address from the IP Settings of the System Connection page.

2. Toggle the Typ e field until Ethernet is selected (from the Master Connection section of the System

Connection page).

3. Press the Mode field (to set the connection Mode) until the choice cycles to the word Listen. The

System Number and Master IP/URL fields are then greyed-out.

4. Enter a username and password (into their respective fields) if the target Master has been previously

secured.

5. Select the OnLine Tree tab from the Workspace window.

6. Select Diagnostics > URL Listing from the Main menu (FIG. 42).

 The DHCP/Static field (in the IP Settings section of the System Connection page) must be set

to DHCP to get Dynamic IP information for the panel.

 Press the on-screen Reboot (from the Protected Setup page) to both save any changes and

restart the panel.

 After power-up, press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to access the Setup

page.

 Navigate to the Setup > Protected Setup > System Connection page and note the newly

obtained Dynamic IP Address information from the IP Settings section. This information is then entered into the URL List for the connected NetLinx Master.

System Address

reflects the value

set in the Device

Addressing tab

Used to obtain an

existing URL

List from Master

Used to set the

URL List

on Master

FIG. 42 URL List dialog

7. Enter the System and Device number for the specific Master associated with your panel (as seen in

the OnLine Tree tab).

8. Click Add and enter the IP Address of the Modero touch panel into the Add URL dialog.

9. Click OK to enter your IP Address and add it to the list.

10. Click Done once you are finished adding your panel information to the list.

11. Press the on-screen Reboot button to save any changes and restart the panel.

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Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode

In this mode, enter the System Number of the NetLinx Master. This mode instructs the Modero to search for a Master that uses the same System Number (assigned within the Master Connection section) and

resides on the same Subnet as itself.

1. Toggle the blue Ty pe field until Ethernet is selected (from the Master Connection section of the

System Connection page).

2. Press the Mode field until the choice cycles to the word Auto.

3. Press the System Number field to launch a Keypad and enter the value for the system number of the

NetLinx Master. This value can be obtained from the NetLinx Studio program > OnLine Tree of the Workspace window.

4. Do not alter the IP Settings section, of the System Connection page, as these fields are not

applicable to this connection mode.

5. Enter a username and password (into their respective fields) if the target Master has been previously

secured.

6. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel.

7. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page and confirm there is

an active connection.

The NetLinx Master and the Modero panel must both be on the same Subnet.

Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel

The G4 Web Control feature allows you to use a PC to interact with a G4 enabled panel via the web. This feature works in tandem with the new browser-capable NetLinx Security firmware update (build 300 or higher). G4 Web Control is only available with the latest Modero panel firmware.

Refer to the G4 Web Control Page section on page 77 for more detailed field information.

Verify your NetLinx Master (ME260/64 or NI-Series) has been installed with the latest firmware KIT file from www.amx.com. Refer to your NetLinx Master instruction manual for more detailed information on the use of the new web-based NetLinx Security.

1. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.

2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected

Setup page and display an on-screen keypad.

3. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field (1988 is the default password).

Clearing Password #5, from the initial Password Setup page, removes the need for you to enter the default password before accessing the Protected Setup page.

4. Press Done when finished.

5. Press the G4 WebControl button to open the G4 Web Control page (FIG. 43).

6. Press the Enable/Enabled button until it toggles to Enabled (light blue color).

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FIG. 43 G4 Web Control page

7. The Network Interface Select field is read-only and displays the method of communication to the

web. Verify you have selected the proper interface connection as this field does not auto-detect the connection type being used (see below).

8. Press the Web Control Name field to open the Web Name keyboard.

9. From the Web Name keyboard, enter a unique alpha-numeric string to identify this panel. This

information is used by the NetLinx Security Web Server to display on-screen links to the panel. The on-screen links use the IP Address of the panel and not the name for communication (FIG. 44).

 Wired is used when a direct Ethernet connection is being used for communication to the web.

This is the default setting if either no wireless interface card is detected or if both an Ethernet and wireless card connection is detected by the panel.

 Wireless is used when a wireless card is detected within the internal card slot. The CV5 panel

does not provide wireless communication and therefore this option is not available.

FIG. 44 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window

10. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string for the Web Control name.

11. Press the Web Control Password field to open the Web Password keyboard.

12. From the Web Password keyboard, enter a unique alpha-numeric string to be assigned as the G4

Authentication session password associated with VNC web access of this panel.

13. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string for the Web Control password.

14. Press the Web Con t rol Po r t field to open the Web Port Number keypad.

15. Within the keypad, enter a unique numeric value to be assigned to the port the VNC Web Server is

running on. The default value is 5900.

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16. Press Done when you are finished entering the value. The remaining fields within the G4 Web

Control Settings section of this page are read-only and cannot be altered.

17. Press the Up/Down arrows on either sides of the G4 Web Control Timeout field to increase or

decrease the amount of time the panel can remain idle (no cursor movements) before the session is closed and the user is disconnected.

18. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page.

19. Press the on-screen Reboot button to save any changes and restart the panel.

Verify your NetLinx Master’s IP Address and System Number have been properly entered into the Master Connection section of the System Connection page.

Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel

Refer to your particular NetLinx Master’s instruction manual for detailed information on how to download the latest firmware from www.amx.com. This firmware build enables SSL certificate identification and encryption, HTTPS communication, ICSP data encryption, and disables the ability to alter the Master security properties via a TELNET session.

In order to fully utilize the SSL encryption, your web browser should incorporate the an encryption feature. This encryption level is displayed as a Cipher strength.

Once the Master’s IP Address has been set through NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher:

1. Launch your web browser.

2. Enter the IP Address of the target Master (ex: http://198.198.99.99) into the web browser’s Address

field.

3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to begin the communication process between the target

Master and your computer.

 Initially, the Master Security option is disabled (from within the System Security page) and

no username and password is required for access or configuration.

 Both HTTP and HTTPS Ports are enabled by default (via the Manage System > Server

page).

 If the Master has been previously configured for secured communication, click OK to accept

the AMX SSL certificate (if SSL is enabled) and then enter a valid username and password into the fields within the Login dialog.

4. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections

window.

5. This Manage WebControl Connections page (FIG. 45) is accessed by clicking on the Manage

connections link (within the Web Control section within the Navigation frame). Once activated, this

page displays links to G4 panels running the latest G4 Web Control feature (previously setup and activated on the panel).

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G4 panels

FIG. 45 Manage WebControl Connections page (populated with compatible panels)

6. Click on the G4 panel name link associated with the target panel. A secondary web browser window

appears on the screen (FIG. 46).

Compatible devices field (showing G4 WebControl links)

Compression Options

FIG. 46 Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens

7. Click Ye s from the Security Alert popup window to agree to the installation of the G4 WebControl

application on your computer. This application contains the necessary Active X and VNC client applications necessary to properly view and control the panel pages from your computer.

The G4 Web Control application is sent by the panel to the computer that is used for communication. Once the application is installed, this popup will no longer appear. This popup will only appear if you are connecting to the target panel using a different computer.

8. In some cases, you might get a Connection Details dialog (FIG. 47) requesting a VNC Server IP

Address. This is the IP Address not the IP of the Master but of the target touch panel. Depending on which method of communication you are using, it can be found in either the:

 Wired Ethernet - System Connection > IP Settings section within the IP Address field.

 Wireless - Not available with the CV5 panel.

 If you do not get this field continue to step 9.

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IP Address of touch panel

- obtained from IP Settings section of the System Connection page

FIG. 47 Connection Details dialog

9. If a WebControl password was setup on the G4 WebControl page, a G4 Authentication Session

password dialog box appears on the screen within the secondary browser window.

10. Enter the Web Control session password into the Session Password field (FIG. 46). This password

was previously entered into the Web Control Password field within the G4 Web Control page on the panel.

11. Click OK to send the password to the panel and begin the session. A confirmation message appears

stating "Please wait, Initial screen loading..".

The secondary window then becomes populated with the same G4 page being displayed on the target G4 panel. A small circle appears within the on-screen G4 panel page and corresponds to the location of the mouse cursor. A left-mouse click on the computer-displayed panel page equates to an actual touch on the target G4 panel page.

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Before beginning the Upgrade process:

 Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to the your particular NetLinx Master

Instruction Manual for detailed setup procedures.

 Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the Modero panel for use. Refer to the

Panel Calibration section on page 31.

 Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading

files via Ethernet.

 Configure your panel for a direct connection. Refer to the Configuring

Communication section on page 33 for more information.

It is recommended that firmware Kit files only be transferred over a direct Ethernet connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply.

The process of updating firmware involves the use of a communicating NetLinx Master. The required steps for updating firmware to a Modero panel are virtually identical to those necessary for updating Kit files to a NetLinx Master (except the target device is a panel instead of a Master). Refer to either your Master’s literature or Studio 2.x Help file for those procedures.

Upgrading Modero Firmware

A touch panel which is not using a valid username and password will not be able to communicate with a secured Master. If you are updating the firmware on or through a panel which is not using a username or password field, you must first remove the Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection.

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port

Before beginning with this section, verify your panel is both powered and the Type-A USB connector is securely inserted into the PC’s USB port. The panel must be powered-on before connecting the

mini-USB connector to the panel.

Establishing a USB connection between the PC and the panel, prior to installing the latest NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 applications will cause a failure in the USB driver installation. This driver must first be saved to the PC as part of the new NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 application installations.

Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type

After the installation of the USB driver has been completed; confirm the proper installation of the large Type-A USB connector to the PC's USB port, and restart your machine.

2. After the CV5 panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (for 3 seconds)

to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

3. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings

page.

4. Toggle the blue Ty pe field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to USB.

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ALL fields are then greyed-out and read-only, but still display any previous network information.

5. Press the Back button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page.

6. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. Remember that

the panel’s connection type must be set to USB prior to rebooting the panel and prior to inserting the USB connector.

7. ONLY AFTER the unit displays the first panel page, THEN insert the mini-USB connector into

the Program Port on the panel. It may take a minute for the panel to detect the new connection and send a signal to the PC (indicated by a green System Connection icon).

8. Navigate back to the System Connection page.

Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port

Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx

Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).

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

Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 48).

 If a few minutes have gone by and the System Connection icon still does not turn green,

complete the procedures in the following section to setup the Virtual Master and refresh the System from the Online Tree. This action sends out a request to the panel to respond and completes the communication (turning the System Connection icon green).

IP Address of computer (not needed as this is a direct USB connection)

FIG. 48 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master

3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.

4. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you

are working as a NetLinx Master.

5. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate

you are wanting to configure the PC to communicate directly with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out because you are not going through the Master’s UI.

6. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx

Master Settings dialog (FIG. 48).

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7. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1).

8. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx

Studio application.

9. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The

default System value is one.

10. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the

list.

The panel will not appear as a device below the virtual system number (in the Online Tree tab) until both the system number used in step 7 for the Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is entered into the Master Connection section of the System Connection page and the panel is restarted.

If the G4 panel does not appear, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 143 for more information.

Step 3: Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port

1. Verify this direct USB connection (Type-A on the panel to mini-USB on the panel) is configured

properly using the steps outlined in the previous two sections.

2. With the panel already configured for USB communication and the Virtual Master setup within

NetLinx Studio, its now time to verify the panel is ready to receive files.

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

Virtual Master and the panel, click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window (FIG. 49) to view the devices on the Virtual System. The default System value is one.

4. Right-click on the System entry (FIG. 49) and select Refresh System to re-populate the list.

Verify the panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. The default Modero panel value is 10001.

Showing the Virtual Master firmware version and device number

Shows NetLinx Studio version number

FIG. 49 NetLinx Workspace window (showing the panel connection via a Virtual NetLinx Master)

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The panel firmware is shown on the right of the listed panel. Download the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then save the Kit file to your computer.

5. If the panel firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in to

www.amx.com and then navigate to Tech Center > Firmware Files and from within the Modero section of the web page locate your Modero panel.

6. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you

have downloaded the Modero Kit file to a known location.

7. From within Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main

menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (B in FIG. 50). Verify the panel’s System and Device number values match those values listed within the System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (A in FIG. 50).

FIG. 50 Using USB for a Virtual Master transfer

8. Select the panel’s Kit file from the Files section.

9. Enter the Device value associated with the panel and the System number associated with the Master

(listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out.

10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update

process is complete. The reboot of the panel can take up 30 seconds after the firmware process has

finished.

11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the

dialog (B in FIG. 50).

12. As the panel is rebooting, temporarily unplug the USB connector on the panel until the panel has

completely restarted.

13. Once the first panel page has been displayed, reconnect the USB connector to the panel.

14. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This causes a refresh of all

project systems, establishes a new connection to the Master, and populates the System list with devices on your particular system.

15. Confirm the panel has been properly updated to the correct firmware version.

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Upgrading the Modero Firmware via Ethernet (IP Address)

Before beginning with this section, verify that your panel is powered and connected to the NetLinx Master through an Ethernet connection.

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication via an IP

Obtain the IP Address of the NetLinx Master from your System Administrator. If you do not have an IP Address for the Master, refer to your particular Master’s instruction manual for more information on obtaining this IP Address using NetLinx Studio 2.x or higher.

 From the Online Tree tab of the Workspace window, select the NetLinx Master.

 Follow steps outlined in either the Obtaining or Assigning the Master’s IP Address sections

from your particular NetLinx Master instruction manual to use an address.

 Note the IP Address and Gateway information.

2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx

Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).

3. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master

Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 51).

FIG. 51 Assigning Master Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings

4. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.

5. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate you are

working with a NetLinx Master (such as the NXC-ME260/64 or NI-Series of Integrated Controllers).

6. Click on the TCP/IP radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you

are connecting to the Master through an IP Address.

7. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the TCP/IP

Settings dialog (FIG. 51). This dialog contains a series of previously entered IP Address/URLs and their associated names, all of which are stored within Studio and are user-editable.

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8. Click the New button to open the New TCP/IP Settings dialog where you can enter both a

previously obtained DHCP or Static IP Address and an associated description for the connection into their respective fields.

9. Place a checkmark within the Automatically Ping the Master Controller to ensure availability radio

box to make sure the Master is initially responding online before establishing full communication.

10. Click OK to close the current New TCP/IP Settings dialog and return to the previous TCP/IP

Settings dialog where you must locate your new entry within the List of Addresses section.

11. Click the Select button to make that the currently used IP Address communication parameter.

12. Click OK to return to the Communications Settings dialog and place a checkmark within the

Authentication Required radio box if your Master has been previously secured with a username/ password.

13. Click on the Authentication Required radio box (if the Master is secured) and then press the User

Name and Password button to open the Master Controller User Name and Password dialog.

14. Within this dialog, you must enter a previously configured username and password (with sufficient

rights) before being able to successfully connect to the Master.

15. Click OK to save your newly entered information and return to the previous Communication

Settings dialog where you must click OK again to begin the communication process to your Master.

If you are currently connected to the assigned Master, a popup asks whether you would want to temporarily stop communication to the Master and apply the new settings.

16. Click Ye s to interrupt the current communication from the Master and apply the new settings.

17. Click Reboot (from the Tools > Reboot the Master Controller dialog) and wait for the System

Master to reboot. The STATUS and OUTPUT LEDs should begin to alternately blink during the incorporation. Wait until the STATUS LED is the only LED to blink.

18. Press Done once until the Master Reboot Status field reads *Reboot of System Complete*.

19. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default

System value is one (1).

20. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new

connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The communication method is then highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.

Step 2: Prepare the panel for communication via an IP

Press the blue Typ e field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word Ethernet.

2. Press the blue Mode field until the choice cycles to the word URL.

 By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls

3. Press the red Master IP/URL field to open a Keyboard and enter the NetLinx Master’s

IP Address (obtained from the Diagnostics - Networking Address dialog of the NetLinx Studio application).

4. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Configuration page.

5. Do not alter the Master Port Number value (this is the default value used by NetLinx).

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6. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button

to restart the panel and save any changes.

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the panel firmware via an IP

Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System.

The default System value is one.

2. Right-click the associated System number (from the Workspace window) and select Refresh

System to detect of all devices on the current system, establish a new connection to the Master, and

refresh the System list with devices on that system.

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

PC and the Master, verify the panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (FIG. 52). The default Modero panel value is 10001.

Showing the NetLinx Master firmware version and device number

Showing the current Modero panel firmware version and device number

Shows NetLinx Studio version number

FIG. 52 NetLinx Workspace window (showing connected Modero panel)

The panel firmware is shown on the right of the listed panel.

4. If the panel firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in to

www.amx.com and then navigate to Tech Center > Firmware Files and from within the Modero section of the web page locate your Modero panel.

5. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you

have downloaded the Modero Kit file to a known location.

6. From within Studio, select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main

menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog (FIG. 53). Verify the panel’s System and Device number values match those values listed within the System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.

7. Select the panel’s Kit file from the Files section (FIG. 53).

8. Enter the Device value associated with the panel and the System number associated with the Master

(listed in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out.

9. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update

process is complete. The reboot of the panel can take up 30 seconds after the firmware process has

finished.

10. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the

dialog (FIG. 53).

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Selected Firmware file

FIG. 53 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing Modero firmware update via IP)

Description field for selected Kit file

Firmware download status

Device and System values

listed in the Workspace window must match the System and Device values

11. Click Close (after the panel reboots) to return to the main program.

12. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This causes a refresh of all

project systems, establishes a new connection to the Master, and populates the System list with devices on your particular system.

13. Confirm the panel has been properly updated to the correct firmware version.

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Firmware Pages and Descriptions

This section describes each firmware page and their specific functional elements.

Setup Navigation Buttons

These Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 54) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Setup page is currently active.

Closes the Setup page

Press to access the Protected Setup page for panel calibration and to access security release passwords and connection settings.

Press to access the Information menu and select either Project Information or Panel Information.

Press to access the Time Adjustment page where you can alter the time and date settings on the Master.

Press the Audio Adjustments button to access the Audio Settings page where you can alter the audio parameters on the Modero panel.

Press the Video Adjustment button to access the Video Adjustment page where you can set the video properties for incoming video. This button only appears on Color Video (CV) capable touch panels.

Firmware Pages and Descriptions

FIG. 54 Setup Navigation Buttons

Protected Setup

This button opens the Protected Setup page which centers around the properties used by the panel to properly communicate with the NetLinx Master. Refer to both the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section on page 71 and the Protected Setup section on page 61 for more detailed information.

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Setup Page

This page (FIG. 55) centers around basic Modero panel properties such as: Connection Status of the panel, Display Timeout, Inactivity Page Flip Time, Inactivity page file, and the Panel Brightness.

FIG. 55 Setup page

The elements of the Setup page are described in the table below:

Setup Page Elements

Exit: Returns you to the Main touch panel page. In this case, the previous page is the

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

Connection Status: Displays whether the panel is communicating externally, the encryption status

Display/Panel Timeout: Sets the length of time the panel can remain idle before activating the sleep

Connection Status

Red Connection Status icon -

indicates no connection to a Master

Green Connection Status icon -

indicates communication to a Master

default Main page.

update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

of the communicating Master, what connection type is being used (Ethernet or USB), and what System the panel is a part of.

This visual display of the connection status is also reflected at the upper-right of each firmware page. This allows the user to have a current visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• When a connection is established, the message displayed is either: "Connected via Ethernet " or "Connected via USB ".

• If no connection can be established by the Modero panel, it will continue to try and establish a connection while displaying: "Attempting via ...".

• The word "Encrypted" appears only when an encrypted connection is established with a target Master.

• The panel must be rebooted before incorporating any panel communication changes and detecting any active Ethernet connections.

The Ethernet connection is not detected until after a reboot.

mode. When the device goes into sleep mode, the LCD is powered-down.

• Press the UP/DN buttons to increase/decrease the time until the panel times out. Range = 0 - 240 minutes.

• Use this button to set the timeout value to zero and disable the sleep mode.

• Note: Display timeout values affect battery performance. Small timeout values increase the life of the battery charge. Greater timeout values may require more frequent battery charging.

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Setup Page Elements (Cont.)

Inactivity Page Flip Timeout:

Panel Brightness: Sets the display brightness level of the panel.

Sets the number of minutes of inactivity before the panel automatically flips to a pre-selected touch panel page. When the device goes into this inactivity mode, the LCD does not power-down.

• Press the UP/DN buttons to increase/decrease the time the panel can remain inactive before it flips to the preset page. Range = 0 - 240 minutes.

• Use this button to set the timeout value to zero and disable the inactivity page flip mode.

• The touch panel page used for the Inactivity page flip is shown within a small Inactivity Page field.

• Press the UP/DN buttons to adjust the brightness level. Range = 0 - 100.

• The on-screen bargraph can be dragged to adjust the Brightness level which is then reflected as a corresponding numeric value within the Panel Brightness field.

Information

The Information button provides a menu to select either the Project Information Page section on page 64 or the Panel Information Page section on page 65. Select either option to access that page.

FIG. 56

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Project Information Page

The Project Information page displays the TPDesign4 (TPD4) project file properties currently loaded on the selected Modero panel (FIG. 57). Refer to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for more specific information on uploading TPDesign4 files to a panel.

FIG. 57 Project Information page (showing the TPD4 project properties tabs)

The elements of the Project Information page are described in the table below:

Project Information Page Elements

Back: Returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

File Name: Displays the name of the TPDesign4 project file downloaded to the panel.

Designer ID: Displays the designer information.

File Revision: Displays the revision number of the file.

Dealer ID: Displays the dealer ID number (unique to every dealer and entered in TPD4).

Job Name: Displays the job name.

Sales Order: Displays the sales order information.

Purchase Order: Displays the purchase order information.

AMX IR 38k Assigned Port: Displays the AMX 38 kHz IR channel port used by the IR receiver on the panel.

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

• This information is pulled by the panel from AMX IR Receivers section of the TPD4 Project Properties > IR Emitters & Receivers tab.

• For IR reception, this is the port that reports a push on for the corresponding IR code.

• IR receivers and transmitters on G4 panels share the device address number of the panel.

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Project Information Page Elements (Cont.)

AMX IR 455k Assigned Port:

Build Number: Displays the build number information of the TPD4 software used to create the

Creation Date: Displays the project creation date.

Revision Date: Displays the last revision date for the project.

Last Save Date: Displays the last date the project was saved.

Blink Rate: Displays the feedback blink rate (10th of second).

Job Comments: Displays any comments associated to the job. These comments are taken from

Displays the AMX 455 kHz IR channel port used by the IR receiver on the panel.

This information is pulled by the panel from AMX IR Receivers section of the TPD4 Project Properties > IR Emitters & Receivers tab.

• For IR reception, this is the port that reports a push on for the corresponding IR code.

• IR receivers and transmitters on G4 panels share the device address number of the panel.

project file.

the TPD4 project file.

Panel Information Page

The Panel Information page (FIG. 58) centers around Modero panel properties such as: resolution used, on-board memory, firmware, address/channel information, and string information.

This information is retrieved

from the Modero panel

FIG. 58

Panel Information page (takes its’ information from the touch panel)

The elements of the Panel Information page are described in the table below:

Panel Information Page Elements

Back: Returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

Panel Type: Displays the model of the Modero panel being used.

Firmware Version: Displays the G4 firmware version being used by the panel.

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

• Verify you have the latest version from www.amx.com.

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Panel Information Page Elements (Cont.)

Setup Port: Displays the setup port information/value being used by the panel.

High Port: Displays the high port (port count) value for the panel.

High Address: Displays the high address (address count) value for the panel.

High Channel: Displays the high channel (channel count) value for the panel.

High Level: Displays the high level (level count) value being used by the panel.

Serial Number: Displays the specific serial number value assigned to the panel.

Setup Pages Version: Displays the type and version of the Setup pages being used by the panel.

Screen Width: Displays the pixel width being used to display the incoming video signal on the

Screen Height: Displays the pixel height being used to display the incoming video signal on the

Screen Refresh Rate: Displays the video refresh rate applied to the incoming video signal from the

Screen Rotation: Displays the degree of rotation applied to the on-screen image.

Power Up Pages: Displays the first touch panel page assigned for display after the device is

Start Up String: Displays the start-up string.

Wake Up String: Displays the wake up string used after an activation from a timeout.

Sleep String: Displays the sleep string used during a panel’s sleep mode.

File System: Displays the amount of Flash memory available on the Modero panel.

RAM: Displays the available RAM (or Extended Memory module) on the Modero

Panel Start Time: Displays the last time the panel booted.

Modero panel.

• Maximum available screen width on a CV5 Modero panel is 800 pixels.

Modero panel.

• Maximum available screen height on a CV5 Modero panel is 480 pixels.

panel. Default rate is 60.

powered-up.

• This information is taken from the TPD4 project file.

• Most projects begin with a Main page.

panel.

Time & Date Setup Page

The Time & Date Setup page (FIG. 59) allows you to alter/set the time and date information on the NetLinx Master. If either the Time/Date is modified on this page (then updated to the Master by pressing the Set Time button), all devices communicating to that target Master will then be updated to reflect the new information.

Date Display

Time Display

fields

Currently

selected

FIG. 59

Time and Date Setup page

fields

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The only way to modify a panel’s time, without altering the Master, is to use NetLinx Code.

The elements of the Time & Date Setup page are described in the table below:

Time & Date Setup Page Elements

Back: Returns you to the previously active touch panel page without saving changes

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

Time Date Refresh/Set: This section provides you with two options:

Time Display fields: • These fields display the time in three formats: STANDARD, STANDARD

Date Display fields: • These fields display the calendar date information in several different formats.

Set Date/Time: This section provides a user with both UP/DN arrow buttons to alter the

(to save changes, use the Set Time button).

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

• The Get Time/Date button retrieves the Time and Date information from the Master.

• The Set Time/Date button sets the Master to retain and save any time/date modifications made on the Time and Date Setup page.

AM/PM, and 24 HOUR.

Master’s calendar date and time. The blue circle indicates which field is currently selected.

• Select the Year field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the year value (range = 2000 - 2037).

• Select the Month field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the month value (range = 1 - 12).

• Select the Day field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the day value (range = 1 - 31).

• Select the Hour field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the hour value (24-hour military).

• Select the Minute field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the minute value (range = 0 - 59).

• Select the Second field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the second value (range = 0 - 59).

CV5 touch panels do not have an on-board clock. This page both receives and sets the time/date of the NetLinx Master.

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Audio Settings Page

The Audio Settings page (FIG. 60) (accessed by pressing the Audio button on the Setup page) allows you to adjust the master volume parameters and default panel sounds on the panel.

FIG. 60 Audio Settings page

The elements of the Audio Settings page are described in the table below:

Audio Settings Page Elements

Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

Master Volume: This section allows you to alter the current master volume level:

Internal Sound Level: This section allows you to adjust the current sound level on the internal panel

Default Panel Sounds: Sets the Modero panel to play various sounds.

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the volume level (range = 0 - 100).

• The Master Volume bargraph indicates the current volume level.

• The Mute button toggles the Mute feature.

speaker:

• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the volume output on the internal speakers (range = 0 - 100).

• The Internal Sound Level bargraph indicates the current sound level.

• The Mute button mutes the volume.

• Activating the Button Hit button plays a default sound when you touch an active button.

• Activating the Button Miss button plays a default sound when you touch a non-active button or any area outside of the active button

• The Play Test Sound button plays a test WAV/MP3 file over the panel’s internal speakers.

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Volume Page Elements (Cont.)

Line In Level: Allows you to adjust the current Line-In volume level (being received from the

communicating breakout box).

• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the Line-In volume level (range = 0 - 100).

• The Line-In Level bargraph indicates the current Line-In level.

• The Mute button mutes the Line-In volume.

Mic Out Level: Allows you to adjust the current Microphone volume level (being received from

the communicating breakout box).

• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the Microphone volume level (range = 0 - 100).

• The Mic Out Level bargraph indicates the current Mic Out level.

Supported sampling rates for WAV

The following is a listing of supported sampling rates associated for WAV files played on a CV5 panel. Some WAV files currently played on Modero's may not work on these panels. The supported sampling rates for WAV files are:

Supported WAV Sampling Rates

• 48000 Hz • 16000 Hz

• 44100 Hz • 12000 Hz

• 32000 Hz • 11025 Hz

• 24000 Hz • 8000 Hz

• 22050 Hz

Video Adjustment Page

The Video Setup page (FIG. 61) (accessed by pressing the Video Adjustment button on the Setup page) sets the Video properties of the incoming video signal from an NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box.

Incoming Video signal

Once done making your screen adjustments, SAVE SETTINGS.

FIG. 61

Video Setup page (showing default values)

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The elements of the Video Setup page are described in the table below:

Video Setup Page Elements

Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

Settings: • The Default Settings button sets the video settings to their default values

Video Settings: • The Black & White button toggles the Black & White display mode.

Status: Displays whether or not a video-sync signal is detected.

Format: Allows you to press this blue field and cycle through a choice of available video

Brightness: Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the brightness level of the incoming signal.

Contrast: Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the contrast level of the incoming signal.

Saturation: Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the color saturation level of the incoming signal.

Hue: Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the hue level of the incoming signal.

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

(indicated in this table).

• The Undo Changes button disregards any changes made on the page since the last settings were saved.

• The Save Settings button saves any changes made to this page.

Default = Off.

• The Sharpness button toggles the Interpolate (Sharpness) feature. Default = Off.

•The Interlace button toggles the Interlacing feature. Default = On.

formats (NTSC, MPAL, PAL, SECAM, or Auto detect).

• Default = Auto.

• Range = 0 - 255, default = 128.

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Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

The Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 62) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Protected Setup page is currently active.

Press to access the System Settings page where you can configure communication settings for the NetLinx Master and the panel.

Press to access the Calibration page where you can calibrate the panel.

Press to access the G4 Web Control page where you can enable or disable remo display and control of the panel via a web-enabled PC running a VNC client.

Press the Sensors button to access the Sensors Setup page where you can modify/monitor both the light and motion sensor settings.

Press to access the Other Settings menu and select either Cache or Passwords.

Press to access the To ols menu and select either, Panel Logs, Panel Statistics, Connection Utility.

FIG. 62 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

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Protected Setup Page

The Protected Setup page (FIG. 63) centers around the properties used by the panel to properly communicate with the NetLinx Master. Enter the factory default password (1988) into the password keypad to access this page.

FIG. 63 Protected Setup page-showing default values

The elements of the Protected Setup page are described in the table below:

Provides access to the panel firmware pages by enabling the grey front setup access button:

- Setup page (after a 3 second press/hold)

- Calibration page (after a 6 second press/hold)

Protected Setup Page Elements

Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

Device Number: Opens a keypad that is used to set and display the current device number.

Options: Allows you to select various touch panel features:

Reboot Panel: Pressing this button causes the panel to restart after saving any changes.

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

• The Function Show button enables the display of the channel port and channel code in the top left corner of the button, the level port and level code in the bottom left corner, and the address port and address code in the bottom right corner (see FIG. 65 for an example of the function locations).

• Use the Page Tracking button to toggle page tracking. When enabled, the touch panel sends page data back to the NetLinx Master, or vice versa depending on the touch panel settings.

• Use the Telnet button to enable or disable the telnet server on the panel. This feature focuses on direct telnet communication to the panel.

• Use the Front Button Setup Access button to activate the grey Front Setup Access button (located below the LCD) to access the firmware pages.

- Default condition is On.

- Press and hold this grey button for 3 seconds to access the Setup page.

- Press and hold this grey button for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page.

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Protected Setup Page Elements (Cont.)

System Recovery: Allows you to either reset the touch panel to factory default settings and/or wipe

out all existing touch panel pages:

• The Reset System Settings button allows a user to wipe out all current configuration parameters on the touch panel (such as IP Addresses, Device Number assignments, Passwords, and other presets).

- Pressing this button launches a Confirmation dialog (FIG. 64) which asks you to confirm your selection.

- This dialog is configured with a delay timer that does not enable the YES button for 5 seconds. This delay provides an additional amount of time for the user to confirm their decision.

• The Remove User Pages button allows you remove all current TPD4 touch panel pages currently on the panel (including the pre-installed AMX Demo pages).

- Pressing this button launches a Confirmation dialog (FIG. 64) which asks you to confirm your selection.

- This dialog is configured with a delay timer that does not enable the YES button for 5 seconds. This delay provides an additional amount of time for the user to confirm their decision.

FIG. 64

FIG. 65 Button/slider Function Show example

Protected Setup page-System Recovery confirmation dialog

Channel Port

3,132

Level Port

2,8 3,50

Channel Code

Number

Channel Code Number

Button

Address Por t

Address Code Number

You have a wait time of 5 seconds before the YES option is enabled.

Channel Port

Level Port

Channel Code

Number

7,10

4,9

Slider

Channel Code Number

Address Por t

1,8

Address Code Number

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System Settings Page

The System Settings page (FIG. 66) sets the Secondary DNS Address information with its corresponding IP communication parameters, NetLinx Master communication settings, and reads the device number assigned to the Modero panel.

FIG. 66 System Settings page showing default values (reads and assigns values to the panel and Master)

The elements of the System Settings page are described in the table below:

System Settings Page Elements

Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

IP Settings: Sets the IP communication values for the panel and contains:

DHCP/Static Sets the panel to either DHCP or Static communication modes.

IP Address Sets the secondary IP Address assigned to the panel.

Subnet Mask Sets a subnetwork address to the panel.

Gateway Sets a gateway value to the panel.

Host Name Sets the host name of the panel.

Primary DNS Sets the address of the primary DNS server used for host name lookups.

Secondary DNS Sets a secondary DNS value to the panel.

Domain Sets the unique name on the Internet to the panel for DNS look-up.

Ethernet Mode Sets the speed of the Ethernet connection to the panel.

IP Settings section

Master Connection section (NetLinx Master properties)

Master Connection features are not saved until the panel is rebooted

Red fields are user-editable

Blue fields cycle through choices

Grey fields are read-only

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP Addresses from client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network via a DHCP server.

• Static I P is a permanent IP Address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.

• Subnetwork mask is the technique used by the IP protocol to filter messages into a particular network segment (Subnet).

• Gateway is a computer that either performs protocol conversion between different types of networks/applications or acts as a go-between two or more networks that use the same protocols.

• DNS (Domain Name System) is software that lets users locate computers on a local network or the Internet (TCP/IP network) by host and domain. The DNS server maintains a database of host names for its’ domain and their corresponding IP Addresses.

• The panel belongs to the DNS domain.

• Choices are: Auto, 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or

100 Full Duplex.

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System Connection Page Elements (Cont.)

IP Settings: (Cont.)

MAC Address Displays a read-only field that is factory set by AMX for the built-in Ethernet

Master Connection: Sets the NetLinx Master communication values:

Ty pe Sets the NetLinx Master to communicate with the panel via either USB or

Mode Cycles between the different connection modes (URL, Listen, and Auto)

System Number Allows you to enter a system number. Default value is 0 (zero).

Master IP/URL Sets the Master IP or URL of the NetLinx Master.

Master Port Number Allows you to enter the port number used with the NetLinx Master.

Username/Password If the target Master has been previously secured, enter the alpha-numeric string

interface.

Ethernet. This is based on the cable connection from the rear.

ICSNet is not a supported option on this panel.

• Ethernet is a CAT-5 cable (10/100Base T terminated in an RJ-45 connector) used to network computers together and is used in most LAN (local area networks). This description is also used to refer to both wired and wireless communication.

• USB option cannot be used on Modero panels which are not equipped with a USB port.

(ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected)

• URL - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and username/password (if used) on the Master.

- The System Number field is read-only because the panel obtains this information from the communicating Master.

• Listen - In this mode, add the Modero panel address into the URL List in NetLinx Studio and set the connection mode to Listen. This mode allows the Modero touch panel to "listen" for the Master’s communication signals.

- The System Number and Master IP/URL fields are red-only.

• Auto - In this mode, enter the System Number and a username/password (if applicable). This mode is used when both the panel and the NetLinx Master are on the same Subnet and the Master has its UDP feature enabled.

- Master IP/URL field is read-only.

(ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected)

• Default value is 1319. (ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected)

(into each field) assigned to a pre-configured user profile on the Master. This profile should have the pre-defined level of access/configuration rights.

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Calibration Page

This page (FIG. 67) allows you to calibrate the touch panel using the pre-selected touch driver.

 Press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button (below the Modero LCD) for 6 seconds to

access the Calibration page.

 Press the crosshairs to calibrate the panel and return to the last active firmware page.

The request to touch the crosshairs is the first on-screen message

Calibration successful is the second on-screen message that appears after the calibration process is completed

On-screen crosshairs used for calibration of the touch device

FIG. 67

Calibration page (actually 3 separate screens)

If the calibration was improperly set and you cannot return to the Calibration page (through the panel’s firmware); you can access this firmware page via

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G4 Web Control Page

The G4 Web Control page (FIG. 68) centers around enabling and disabling both the display and control of your panel (via the web). An external PC running a VNC client (installed during the initial communication to the G4 panel) makes this possible.

FIG. 68 G4 Web Control page

Each panel supports the open standard Virtual Network Computing (VNC) interface. These panels contain a VNC server that allows them to accept a connection from any other device running a VNC client. Once a connection is established to that target device, the client can control the touch panel remotely. The elements of the G4 Web Control page are described in the table below:

G4 Web Control Page Elements

Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

G4 Web Control Settings: Sets the IP communication values for the touch panel and contains:

Enable/Enabled • The Enable/Enabled button allows you to toggle between the two G4

Network Interface Select Displays the detected method of communication to the web:

Web Control Name Allows you to enter a unique alpha-numeric string that is used as the display

Web Control Password Allows you to enter the G4 Authentication session password associated for

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

activation settings:

- Enable - deactivates the G4 Web Control feature on the panel.

- Enabled - activates the G4 Web Control feature on the panel and allows an external PC running a VNC client to access the panel (after the remaining fields are configured).

• Wired is used when a direct Ethernet connection is being used for communication to the web. This is a default setting if no wireless interface

card is detected by the panel.

• Wireless is used when a wireless card is detected within the internal card slot. This method is disable for the CV5 which does not provide wireless

communcation.

name of the panel within the Manage WebControl Connections window of the new NetLinx Security browser window.

• This Web Control tab displays a G4 icon alongside the link to the Web Control Name given to this panel (FIG. 69).

VNC web access of this panel.

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G4 Web Control Page Elements (Cont.)

G4 Web Control Settings (Cont.):

Web Control Port Allows you to enter the port value that the VNC Web Server runs on.

Maximum Number of Connections

Current Connection Count This read-only field displays the current number of users connected to the

G4 Web Control Timeout: Sets the length of time (in minutes) the panel can remain idle (no cursor

• Default value is 5900.

This read-only field displays the maximum number of users that can be simultaneously connected to the target panel via the web.

• Default value is 1.

target panel via the web. This value cannot exceed the Maximum number field.

movements) before the session is closed and the user is disconnected.

• Minimum value = 0 minutes (panel never times-out)

• Maximum value = 240 minutes (panel times-out after 240 minutes/4hours)

FIG. 69 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window

Refer to the Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel section on page 47 for more detailed instructions on how to use the G4 Web Control page with the new web-based NetLinx Security application.

Sensor Setup

The Sensor Setup page (FIG. 70) allows you to adjust the Light and Motion Sensor parameters on a Modero touch panel.

FIG. 70 Sensor Setup page

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A light level value between the Minimum and Maximum DIM Mode values delivers an average light level. The DIM mode Min Level can never exceed the DIM Mode Max Level.

The elements of the Sensor Setup page are described in the table below:

Sensor Setup Page Elements

Back: Saves the changes and returns you to the previously active touch panel page.

Connection Status icon: This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

visual update of the panel’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the panel has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

Light Sensor: Allows you to monitor and alter the sensitivity of the Modero panel light sensor:

• The Light Sensor Level field indicates the level used to report the light sensor level back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).

• The Light Sensor Level Port field indicates the port used to report the light sensor level back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).

• The Light Sensor Channel field indicates the level used to report the sensor channel back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4). It is On when you are below the Maximum dim mode level (read-only).

• The Light Sensor Channel Port field indicates the port used to report the sensor channel back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).

• The Light Level field provides a numeric value representing the current value of the light level detected by the on-board photo-sensor.

• The Light Level bargraph displays a horizontal bargraph indicating the current value of the light level detected by the on-board photo-sensor. This bargraph provides a visual representation of the numeric value displayed within the Light Level field.

• Use the Dim Mode Max Level bargraph to alter the Maximum DIM level value used to activate the DIM Mode Brightness Level (range = 0 - 100).

• Use the Dim Mode Min Level bargraph to alter the Minimum DIM level value used to activate the DIM Mode Brightness Level (range = 0 - 100).

- The position of this bargraph can never exceed that of the Dim Mode Max Level.

Dim Mode Minimum Brightness:

Allows you to alter the sensitivity of the Modero panel light sensor:

• Toggle the Enable/Enabled button to either active/inactive the DIM Mode feature:

- Enable - activates this feature. Once active (by receiving a value below the Dim Mode Min Level value), the current light level ramps to the DIM Mode value within a few seconds.

- Enabled - (illuminated when selected) deactivates this feature.

• Use the DIM Mode Brightness UP/DN buttons to alter the DIM level.

- Range = 0 - 100.

- The lower the value, the darker a room must be before the LCD Brightness value changes to conform to a DIM room (and vice versa with a higher value).

• The DIM Mode Minimum Brightness bargraph indicates the current DIM Mode Brightness level.

- This level corresponds to the brightness level of the LCD used when the DIM Mode is active.

- The Brightness value of the panel in a DIM room (low-light) is much less than that of a Non-DIM (well to brightly-lit) where the LCD Brightness must be higher to display the screen content clearly.

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Sensor Setup Page Elements (Cont.)

Motion Sensor: Provides the following fields:

Wake Panel On Motion Sense:

• The Motion Detection field displays a reactive button that changes color (illuminates) and displays the words "Motion Detected" when motion is detected by the Modero panel’s front motion sensor.

• The Motion Sensor Port field indicates the port used to report the motion sensor channel back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).

• The Motion Sensor Channel field indicates the channel used to report the motion sensor channel back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only).

The Wake Panel Sensitivity relates to the sensitivity of the motion sensor to detect motion and wake the panel accordingly.

• Toggle the Enable/Enabled button to either active/inactive this feature:

- Enable - activates this feature. Activating this feature reactivates the panel from a panel timeout (sleep) mode.

- Enabled - (illuminated when selected) deactivates this feature and makes the panel use the specified Display Timeout value set on the Setup Page.

• Use the Wake Panel UP/DN buttons to alter the sensitivity value.

- Range = 0 - 100.

• The horizontal WAKE PANEL SENSITIVITY bargraph indicates the current motion sensitivity value associated with waking the panel from a timeout.

There is a relationship between the motion sensor and the panel sleep feature. If a panel is set to Sleep Mode, there is a time delay before the motion sensor is activated to detect motion. By creating a time delay to the detection, this allows a user to set the sleep mode and leave the panels’ detection range. In this way, the panel doesn’t awake immediately after the sleep is active and you move away.

Making the most of the Automated Brightness Control feature (DIM Mode)

Please follow the steps below to set up Automated Brightness Control:

1. Set the lighting conditions in the room to maximum (turn On all the lights).

2. Set the Maximum Panel Brightness, from the Setup page, to a comfortable level.

Sitting in front of the panel, you should be able to comfortably see someone sitting behind the panel without being “blinded” by the panel.

3. Open the Sensors Setup page (FIG. 70) from the Protected Setup menu section.

4. Move around the panel and block the direct or indirect light from the room fixtures with your body.

Take note of the drop in the lighting level being detected by the panel in response to your movements.

5. Set the Maximum brightness of the Dimmer (Dim Mode Max Level) below the detected drop. This

will make sure that the panel does not react to variations in the lighting conditions of a normal working environment.

The maximum (upper level) of the dimmer should be at least 15% lower than the maximum detected level.

6. Set the minimum lighting conditions in the room (not complete darkness but the minimal lighting

setup, unless complete darkness is an “operational option” for the room).

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7. Set the Minimum Dimmer Brightness (Dim Mode Min Level) to a comfortable level by sitting in

front of the panel. You should be able to comfortably see someone sitting behind the panel without being “blinded” by the panel.

8. Move around the panel and block the direct or indirect light from the room fixtures with your body.

Take note of the drop in the lighting level being detected by the panel in response to your movements.

9. Set the Minimum brightness of the Dimmer (Dim Mode Max Level) below the detected drop. This

will make sure that the panel does not react to variations in the lighting conditions of a normal working environment.

The minimum (lower level) of the dimmer should be at least 10% lower than the minimum detected level (ex: lower dimmer level at 30% if the detected lighting of the room is at 40%).

Other Settings

The Other Settings button provides a menu to select either the Image Caching Page section on page 82 or the Password Settings Page section on page 84. Select either option to access that page.

FIG. 71 Other Settings menu

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Image Caching Page

The Image Caching page (FIG. 72) configures the allocation of memory for image caching. The G4 graphics engine caches images to decrease load time of previously viewed images. RAM caching is always enabled, and images (both static and dynamic) are stored in the RAM cache as they are viewed. The size of RAM cache is automatically configured to take into account available memory versus memory that may be needed by the panel later. As the RAM cache approaches its maximum size, the oldest items in the cache may be discarded to make room for newer items. If Flash caching is enabled, dynamic images that would have been discarded will actually be moved to Flash, since it is typically faster to retrieve images on Flash than across a network (although it is slower than RAM cache). Note that since static images are already stored on Flash, they are never moved to the Flash cache, so Flash caching applies only to dynamic images. Images in Flash cache are moved back to RAM cache the next time they are viewed. As the Flash cache approaches its maximum size, the least recently used items may be discarded to make room for new items.

FIG. 72 Image Caching Page

The elements of this page include:

Image Caching Page Elements

Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state

of the panel to the master.

• Bright red - disconnected

• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.

• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green when a blink message is received.

Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master.

Image Cache Settings: Allocates Flash memory for image caching.

Flash Cache Size Press the Up and Down arrows to add and remove memory. Flash memory

allocation cannot exceed the amount of Flash memory on the panel.

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Image Caching Page Elements (Cont.)

Flash/RAM Cache Expires Press the Up and Down arrows to change the amount of time the images stay

in cache memory. The options are:

•Never

• 2 Hours

• 8 Hours

•1 Day

•2 Days

•5 Days

Enable: Press this button to toggle the image Flash cache option On and Off.

Clear Cache: Press this button to clear both the Flash and RAM cache of all stored images.

Image Cache Status: The status of the memory available versus in use.

RAM Max Size The maximum amount of memory available for all image caching.

RAM Current Size The memory that is currently in use for caching static and dynamic images.

RAM Hit Rate The percentage of image requests (static and dynamic) satisfied by accessing

Items in Cache (RAM) The number of images that are currently stored in the RAM cache.

Flash Current Size The maximum flash space allocated for image caching. Flash space is used for

Flash Hit Rate The percentage of image requests (dynamic only) that are satisfied by

Items in Cache (Flash) The number of images that are currently stored in the Flash cache.

the cache.

100 * (# of cache hits) / (# of cache hits + # of cache misses)

# of cache hits - the number of times an image was requested that the image was found in the cache

# of cache misses - the number of times an image was requested that the image could not be found in the cache, and the image had to either be loaded from flash or obtained via the network (for dynamic images). It is considered a RAM Cache Miss even if the image is subsequently found in flash cache.

caching only when there is not enough available memory in the RAM cache for a newly requested image (it is used only for dynamic images).

accessing the flash cache.

100 * (# of flash cache hits) / (# of flash cache hits + # of flash cache misses)

# of flash cache hits - # of times a dynamic image could not be found in RAM cache but was found in flash cache

# of flash cache misses - # of times a dynamic image could not be found in either RAM or flash cache. RAM cache hits are not relevant in this calculation.

Setting the image cache

In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Image

Cache page.

2. Set the cache expiration in the field Flash/RAM Cache Expires. The Up and Down arrows increment

through the available time frames.

3. Press the Enable button to turn on image caching. The button appears illuminated when enabled.

You can allocate Flash memory for image caching, but RAM cache is always enabled.

Select the Up and Down arrows for the field Flash Cache Size to increase or reduce the amount of Flash memory used; the maximum amount of flash that can be allocated for caching is 75% of available flash.

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Clearing the image cache

In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Image

Cache page.

2. Press Clear Cache. This clears all image cache currently stored on the panel (both Flash and

RAM).

Checking image cache status

In the Protected Setup page:

Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Image Cache page. All status information is located in the Image Cache Status section of the page.

Password Settings Page

The options on the Password Settings page allow you to assign the passwords required for users to access the Protected Setup page (FIG. 73).

FIG. 73 Password Setttings page

Features on this page include:

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Password Settings Page

Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state

In Panel Password Change:

of the panel to the master.

• Bright red - disconnected

• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.

• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green when a blink message is received.

Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master.

Accesses the alphanumeric values associated to particular password sets.

• The PASSWORD 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (protected) buttons open a keyboard to enter alphanumeric values associated to the selected password group.

Note: Clearing Password #5 removes the need to enter a password before accessing the Protected Setup page.

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Tools

The Tools button provides a menu to select either the Panel Logs Page section on page 86, the Pan el Statistics Page section on page 88, or the Connection Utility Page section on page 90. Select any of the

options to access that page.

FIG. 74 Tools menu

Panel Logs Page

The options on the Panel Logs page allow you to view and track the connection history of the panel (FIG. 75).

FIG. 75 Panel Logs page

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Features on this page include:

Panel Logs Page

Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state

of the panel to the master.

• Bright red - disconnected

• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.

• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green when a blink message is received.

Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master.

Connection Logs A history of all connections, attempts, and failures for the panel.

Clear Clears the Connection Logs history.

Refresh Refreshes the Connection Logs history.

Page Indicates the current page of the Connection Logs.

Use the Up and Down arrows to move from one page to the next.

Checking the Panel Connection Logs

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls

menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Logs button. All connection data is contained in the section

Connection Logs.

Refreshing the Panel Connections Log

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls

menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Logs button.

3. Push the Refresh button.

Clearing the Panel Connections Log

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Logs button.

3. Push the Clear button.

4. Confirm your selection.

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Panel Statistics Page

The options on the Panel Statistics page allow you to track the connection status for the panel. The Pa nel Statistics page tracks ICSP messages, Blink messages, and Ethernet connection statistics (FIG. 76).

FIG. 76 Panel Statistics page

Features on this page include:

Panel Statistics Page

Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state of

ICSP Messages Messages sent between the master and the touch panel; it is the protocol they use

Total • Received - The total ICSP messages received by the panel.

Last 15 Minutes • Received - The total ICSP messages received by the panel in the last 15

Blink Messages The master sends this message once every 5 seconds to all connected devices.

the panel to the master.

• Bright red - disconnected

• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.

• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green when a blink message is received.

Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master.

to communicate to each other.

• Processed - The total ICSP messages processed by the panel.

• Dropped - The total ICSP messages dropped by the panel.

minutes.

• Processed - The total ICSP messages processed by the panel in the last 15 minutes.

• Dropped - The total ICSP messages dropped by the panel in the last 15 minutes.

Panel Statistics Page (Cont.)

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Total • Received - The total Blink messages received by the panel.

• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel.

Last 15 Minutes • Received - The total Blink messages received by the panel in the last 15 minutes.

• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel in the last 15 minutes.

Ethernet Statistics The Ethernet connection statistics for the panel.

Clear Clears all panel connection statistics.

Refresh Refreshes all panel connection statistics.

Checking the Panel Statistics

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Statistics button. All connection statistics are contained on

this page, e.g., Received, Processed, and Dropped ICSP Messages.

Refreshing the Panel Statistics

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls

menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Statistics button.

3. Push the Refresh button.

Clearing the Panel Statistics

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls

menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Statistics button.

3. Push the Clear button.

4. Confirm your selection.

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Connection Utility Page

The options on the Connection Utility page allow you to utilize your panel as a site survey tool. While in this page, move around your wireless network coverage area and see if there are any weak points within the spaces between your WAPs (FIG. 77).

FIG. 77 Connection Utility page

Features on this page include:

Connection Utility Page

Close: Closes the Connection Utility popup.

Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of the utility provides a constant visual i

indication of current connection status.

A message is sent to the master once per second and expects a response.

• If it is received the button stays green.

• If it is missed the button goes yellow.

• After three misses (3 seconds) it will go red until a response from the master is received, and then it will be green again.

Once per second, a user can know whether they are standing in a good wireless area (all green), an area of limited coverage (lots of yellow, some green, some red), or an area with no coverage (all red).

Connection Information

Master IP The IP Address for the connected master.

Panel IP The IP Address for the panel.

Connection Statistics

Messages Sent The number of messages sent from the panel to the master.

Responses Received The number of responses the panel has received from the master.

Responses Missed The number of expected responses from the master to the panel missed.

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Using the Connection Utility

Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too ls menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Connection Utility button. This launches the Connection Utility

popup.

3. Move the panel within your network. The Connection Information notes the IP of the connected

master and the IP of your panel. The Connection Statistics show the current quality of the panel connection.

4. Push Close when you are done using the site survey tool.

Secondary Connection Page

The Secondary Connection page sets the communication information for an installed wireless interface card. The NXD-CV5 Touch panel is not enabled for wireless communication and therefore, this page is not user-editable.

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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 Send_Commands and variable text commands.

A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: System (in all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values and represents all

Modero panels).

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero firmware. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio and TPD4.

Button Assignments

Programming

• Button Channel Range: 1 - 4000 Button push and Feedback (per address port)

• Button Variable Text range: 1 - 4000 (per address port)

• Button States Range: 1 - 256 (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

• Level Range: 1 - 600 (Default level value 0 - 255, can be set up to 1 - 65535)

• Address port Range: 1 - 100

These button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the panels themselves.

Page Commands

These Page Commands are used in NetLinx Programming Language and are case insensitive.

Page Commands

@APG

Add a specific popup page to a specified popup group.

@CPG

Clear all popup pages from specified popup group.

Add the popup page to a group if it does not already exist. If the new popup is added to a group which has a popup displayed on the current page along with the new pop-up, the displayed popup will be hidden and the new popup will be displayed.

Syntax:

"'@APG-<popup page name>;<popup group name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@APG-Popup1;Group1'"

Adds the popup page ’Popup1’ to the popup group ’Group1’.

Syntax:

"'@CPG-<popup group name>'"

Variable:

popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@CPG-Group1'"

Clears all popup pages from the popup group ’Group1’.

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Programming

Page Commands (Cont.)

@DPG

Delete a specific popup page from specified popup group if it exists.

@PDR

Set the popup location reset flag.

@PHE

Set the hide effect for the specified popup page to the named hide effect.

@PHP

Set the hide effect position.

@PHT

Set the hide effect time for the specified popup page.

Syntax:

"'@DPG-<popup page name>;<popup group name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@DPG-Popup1;Group1'"

Deletes the popup page ’Popup1’ from the popup group ’Group1’.

If the flag is set, the popup will return to its default location on show instead of its last drag location.

Syntax:

"'@PDR-<popup page name>;<reset flag>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.

reset flag = 1 = Enable reset flag 0 = Disable reset flag

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PDR-Popup1;1'"

Popup1 will return to its default location when turned On.

Syntax:

"'@PHE-<popup page name>;<hide effect name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.

hide effect name = Refers to the popup effect names being used.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHE-Popup1;Slide to Left'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect name to ’Slide to Left’.

Only 1 coordinate is ever needed for an effect; however, the command will specify both. This command sets the location at which the effect will end at.

Syntax:

"'@PHP-<popup page name>;<x coordinate>,<y coordinate>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHP-Popup1;75,0'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect x-coordinate value to 75 and the y-coordinate value to 0.

Syntax:

"'@PHT-<popup page name>;<hide effect time>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.

hide effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHT-Popup1;50'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect time to 5 seconds.

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AMX NXD-CV5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

CV5 Specifications

CV5 Panels - Connector Layout

CV5 Touch Panel Accessories

NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box (FG2254-10)

Product Specifications

Installing the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET connectors and cables

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Unbalanced Audio

Wiring the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET for Balanced Audio

Installation

Unpacking the Panel

Installing the No-Button Trim Ring

Installing the Button Trim Ring

Installing the Optional NXA-BEZ Colored Trim Ring Kits

Pre-Wall Installation of the Rough-In Box

Installation of an NXD Touch Panel

Installing the NXD panel within a Rough-In Box

Installing the NXD into drywall using Expansion Clips

Installing the NXD into a Flat Surface using #4 screws

Installing an NXD-CV5 into a Rack Mount Kit (NXA-RK5)

Wiring Guidelines for the CV5 Panels

Preparing captive wires

Wiring a power connection

Audio/Video Port: Connections and Wiring

Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring

USB Port: Connecting and Using Input Devices

Panel Calibration

Calibrating the Modero Panel

Testing your Calibration

Configuring Communication

Modero Setup and System Connection

Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master

Step 1: Setup the Panel and PC for USB Communication

Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC

Step 3: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections

Step 4: Use the USB to Configure a Virtual Master (using NetLinx Studio)

Step 5: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections

Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection

Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wired IP Settings

IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet

Step 2: Choose a Master Connection Mode Setting

Step 3: Configure an Ethernet Connection Type

Master Connection section - Virtual Master communication over Ethernet

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode

Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel

Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel

Upgrading Modero Firmware

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port

Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type

Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port

Step 3: Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port

Upgrading the Modero Firmware via Ethernet (IP Address)

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication via an IP

Step 2: Prepare the panel for communication via an IP

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the panel firmware via an IP

Firmware Pages and Descriptions

Setup Navigation Buttons

Protected Setup

Setup Page

Information

Project Information Page

Panel Information Page

Time & Date Setup Page

Audio Settings Page

Supported sampling rates for WAV

Video Adjustment Page

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

Protected Setup Page

System Settings Page

Calibration Page

G4 Web Control Page

Sensor Setup