AMX NXT-NXD-1500VG User Manual

Quick Start Guide

NXD & NXT-1500VG

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the VG-Series Modero Touch Panels Instruction
Manual available on-line at www.amx.com.

NXD-1500VG

(Wall Mount)

NXT-1500VG

(Table Top)

FIG. 1 Wall Mount and Table Top 1500VG Touch Panels

ATTENTION!

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero touch panel firmware
(available from www.amx.com). Verify the TPDesign4 program being used is
Version 2 .6 or higher.

Overview

The VG-Series of touch panels can be fitted for either Video (Composite) or RGB
(Component) via the use of two kit configurations: Video Kit and RGB Kit. Each
kit comes with its own group of standard components that are specific to its
configuration. The following table outlines the different configurations available
for 1500VG panels:

Modero 1500VG Multimedia Touch Panels

With Video Kit

NXD-1500VG (FG2253-61V) 15" Modero Multimedia WallMount Panel with Video Kit.

NXT-1500VG (FG2252-61V) 15" Modero Multimedia Table Top Panel with Video Kit.

With RGB Kit

NXD-1500VG (FG2253-61RGB) 15" Modero Multimedia WallMount Panel with RGB Kit.

NXT-1500VG (FG2252-61RGB) 15" Modero Multimedia Table Top Panel with RGB Kit.

Specifications

1500VG Specifications

Dimensions (HWD): • NXD-1500VG (with faceplate): 14.37" x 15.20" x 3.31"

Power: • Constant current draw: 3.7 A @ 12 VDC (stand-alone)

Minimum power
supply required:

Memory: • 256 MB on-board memory

Weight: • NXD-1500VG: 13.45 lbs (6.10 kg)

LCD Parameters: • Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Viewing Angles: • Vertical: + 85° (up from center) and - 85° (down from center)

Supported Audio
Sample Rates:

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

(36.50 cm x 38.61 cm x 8.40 cm)

• NXT-1500VG (Fully raised): 12.94" x 14.95" x 11.73"
(32.87 cm x 37.97 cm x 29.78 cm)

• NXT-1500VG (Fully lowered): 7.45" x 14.95" x 11.72"
(18.92 cm x 37.97 cm x 29.77 cm)

• CB-TP15 (conduit/wallbox): 13.48" x 14.18" x 3.49"
(34.24 cm x 36.00 cm x 8.85 cm)

• MB-TP15 (VESA mounting box): 14.37" x 15.19" x 3.59"
(36.50 cm x 38.59 cm x 9.12 cm)

• Startup current draw: 5.5 A @ 12 VDC (stand-alone)

• PSN6.5 Power Supply (FG423-41)

- using accessories can increase the power draw requirements

• 128 MB Compact Flash (upgradeable to 1 GB factory programmed)

• NXT-1500VG: 17.15 lbs (7.78 kg)

• Brightness (luminance): 400 cd/m2

• Channel transparency: 8-bit Alpha channel transparency

• Contrast ratio: 300:1

• Display area (HW): 304.13 mm x 228.10 mm

• Display colors: 16 million colors (24-bit color depth)

• Dot/pixel pitch: 0.297 mm

• Screen resolution (HW): 1024 x 768

• Video formats: NTSC, PAL, and SECAM (shown within variable-size
video windows)

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

Multimedia Touch Panel (G4)

1500VG Specifications (Cont.)

Supported Transport
Protocols:

Supported Audio
Codecs:

Supported Video
Codecs:

Front Panel
Components:

Rear Panel
Components:

Operating / Storage
Environments:

Included
Accessories:

Other AMX
Equipment:

• RTP (MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Transport Stream)

• UDP (MPEG-2 Transport Stream)

• Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)

• MPEG Audio Level 2 (MP2)

• MPEG Audio Level 3 (MP3)

• MPEG-2

• MPEG-4

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

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

• Front Setup Access Button: Pushbutton (grey) used to either put the
panel into a "sleep" or "wake" state

• Microphone: Used for intercom applications

• Speakers: Stereo output with a frequency response of 450 Hz - 7 KHz

• RGB Connecto r: Made available only by using an NXA-RGB interface
card installed within the touch panel. Used with Component/RGB
signals

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

• Ethernet 10/100 Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication

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

• Stereo Output Connector: Stereo output through a 3.5mm mini-jack

• USB Connector: Two Type A USB ports

• Mini-USB Connector: 5-pin Mini-USB connector

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

• Operating Humidity: 20% to 85% RH

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

• Storage Humidity: 5% to 85% RH

• Installation Kit for 15" NXD panels (KA2251-02):

- 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector (41- 5025)

- Four Drywall clips (62-5924-05) and #6 -metal strips (80-0192 )

- Three Phillips-head screws (#4-20 x 0.250 Black) (80-0114-08)

- Two CAT5 Suppression Ferrites (04-0014)

• Installation Kit for 15" and 17" NXT panels (KA2251-04):

- 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector (41- 5025)

- One CAT5 Suppression Ferrites (04-0014)

- Three Phillips-head screws (#4-20 x 0.250 Black) (80-0114-08)

• Included within the RGB Kit (FGxxxx-xxRGB) is the following:

- Modero VG Touch Panel (NXD/NXT-1200/1500/1700VG)

- NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11)

- NXA-RGB internal RGB/VGA Interface Card (FG2260)

- NXA-RGBCBL, 15-pin to 5X BNC RGB Breakout cable (FG2250-80)

- NXA-MTC/RGB Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable
(with RGB connector) (CA2250-70)

• Included within the Video Kit (FGxxxx-xV) is the following:

- Modero VG Touch Panel (NXD/NXT-1200/1500/1700VG)

- Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable (CA2250-50)

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

• CB-TP15 Conduit/Wallbox (FG032-10)

• CC-USB (Type A) to Mini-B 5-Wire programming cable (FG10-5965)

• Kensington Lock Bracket (FG2259-10) (optional only with NXTs)

• MAX-CSE MAX Video Encoder (FG2178-70)

• MB-TP15 Universal VESA Mounting Box (FG032-50)

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

• NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11)

• NXA-BASE/B (FG2255)

• NXA-MTC/RGB Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable (with RGB
connector) (CA2250-70). This cable is not wall-rated for NXD models.

• NXA-PCI80211G Wireless Card (FG2255-04)

• NXA-RGBKIT RGB upgrade kit for Composite Video touch panels
(FG2255-11):

- NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11)

- NXA-MTC/RGB Modero 10’ foot Table Top Cable
(with RGB connector) (CA2250-70)

- NXA-RGB internal RGB/VGA Interface Card (FG2260)

- NXA-RGBCBL, 15-pin to 5X BNC RGB Breakout cable (FG2250-80)

- NXT Table Top replacement I/O plate (with RGB connector opening)
(62-2250-59)

- NXD WallMount replacement adhesive overlay for existing I/O plate
(53-2250-03)

Note: The NXT replacement I/O plate is a single piece which is meant to
be swapped-out with the pre-existing plate shipped with Composite
Video panels. On NXD panels, the RGB connector opening is pre-drilled
into the I/O plate but can only be accessed by replacing the a dhesive
cover and maintaining the existing overlay. When upgrading NXD panels
with this kit, don’t replace the NXD I/O plate, only the adhesive cover.

• NXA-RGBCBL, 15-pin to 5X BNC RGB Breakout cable (FG2250-80)

• NXA-RK15 Rackmount kit for 15" Wall Mount panels (FG2904-51)

• NXT-BP (FG2250-10)

• NXT-CHG (FG2250-50)

• PSN6.5 Power Supply (12 VDC) (FG423-41)

• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CFTPV256M - 256 MB V/VG compact flash card (FG2116-43)
NXA-CFTPV512M - 512 MB V/VG compact flash card (FG2116-44)
NXA-CFTPV1G - 1 GB V/VG compact flash card (FG2116-45)

Panel Connectors

FIG. 2 shows the connectors located on the 1500VG Modero Multimedia touch
panels.

A

L

12VDC

RGB

Composite/RGB

and pass-thru

control

(CAT 5)

AUDIO/VIDEO

Audio-Video

from AVB/RGB

(CAT 5)

ETHERNET

Ethernet

(CAT5)

PWR

PWR

Stereo
Output

Keyboard/Mouse

USB connectors

(2)

PROGRAM

Mini-USB
(Program

Port)

FIG. 2 Connector layout on the 1500VG Touch Panels

NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box

FIG. 3 shows the front and rear connectors on the NXA-AVB/RGB breakout
box. This breakout box can be mounted on either a horizontal flat surface or
into an equipment rack (using an optional AC-RK Rack Kit).

S-Video

Luma

S-Video Chroma

RGB (to internal NXA-RGB card)

(front)

(rear)

Mic Out

Audio

In

Composite/

between the red, green, and blue video signals. Therefore, for longer cable
runs, the video quality will be much higher using the Belden VideoTwist 7987
cable versus standard CAT5 (or other Ethernet compliant cables).

Wiring for Unbalanced Audio

Use FIG. 5 to configure an unbalanced audio connection.

GND

IN-

Left Channel

Unbalanced

IN

(Jumper IN- to GND)

IN+

GND

IN-

Right Channel

Unbalanced

IN

(Jumper IN- to GND)

IN+

AUDIO IN

MIC OUT

GND

OUT-

Microphone

Unbalanced

OUT

OUT+

FIG. 5 Wiring the rear AUDIO IN and MIC OUT for use with Unbalanced Audio

Wiring for Balanced Audio

Use FIG. 6 to configure a balanced audio connection.

RGB/Component

Ethernet In

Power

USB

In

Power

(to panel)

Audio/Video

(to panel)

Ethernet

(to panel)

FIG. 3 Connector layouts on the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box

Wiring the NXA-AVB/RGB 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/RGB and
a target Modero panel. FIG. 4 provides a layout of the wiring connections on
both sides of the breakout box. Power should be applied to the

NXA-AVB/RGB only after all connections have been secured onto both

the breakout box and the target panel.

F
R
O
N
T

NXA-AVB/RGB

Breakout

Box

RGB
(CAT5)

Audio/Video
(CAT5)

Ethernet
Out (CAT5)

Powe r t o
touch
panel

Microphone Out

(4-pin captive wire)

Left Channel

Audio In -

(6-pin captive wire)

Audio In -

Right Channel

(6-pin captive wire)

Power

supply

RGB/Component In

(HD-15)

Out (-)

Out (+)

USB

(Type-B)

Ethernet

(RJ-45)

Comp/Y (BNC)

C (BNC)

In (+)

GND

GND

In (-)

GND

In (-)

In (+)

R
E
A
R

GND

OUT-

OUT+

Ground signal

Return signal

Line signal

Balanced OUT

FIG. 6 Wiring the rear AUDIO IN and MIC OUT for use with Balanced Audio

Modero Setup and System Connection

1. Carefully remove the panel from the shipping box, peel the protective
plastic cover from the LCD and apply power to the panel.

2. From below the LCD, press the grey Front Setup Access button for
6 seconds (passing-over the Setup page) to access the Calibration setup
page and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Press the grey Firmware Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the
Setup page and touch the on-screen Protected Setup button.

4. Enter the panel password into the keypad. Factory default is 1988.

5. Press the Device Number field to open the on-screen Device Number
keypad and enter a value for the panel (default is 10001).

6. Press Done when finished and press the on-screen Reboot button to
cycle power to the panel.

7. Repeat step 3 to access the Protected Setup page and touch the System
Settings button to open the System Settings page (FIG. 7).

Master’s
connection
information

FIG. 4 NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box connector wiring diagram

Use the NXA-MTC/RGB cable to provide both communication and 10/100
network connectivity between the target panel, NXA-AVB/RGB, NetLinx
Master, and the network.

The RJ-45 connector is used to route the signals connected to the RGB /
Component input port on the rear of the AVB/RGB Breakout Box to the
VG-Series Modero panel. Standard CAT5 cable can be used for this
connection with short cable runs under 50 feet (15.24 m). For cable runs over
50 feet (15.24 m), AMX recommends using the Belden Brilliance VideoTwist

7987. This Belden cable is not CAT5 compliant, but is designed to control skew

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

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11/07

Panel’s connection information

FIG. 7 Sample System Settings page

8. Toggle the Typ e field to Ethernet and enter both the System Number and
IP Address of the target Master.

9. Enter a valid Username and/or Password (if the target Master is secured).

10. Press the Back button and then press the on-screen Reboot button to
save the changes and cycle power.

93-2252-61 REV: H