AMX PC Presenter User Manual
PC Presenter
instruction manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................1
TXC-MS(L) Transmitter ..................................................................................................... 2
TXC-MS(L) controls ................................................................................................................. 3
TXC-MS(L) mouse controls...................................................................................................... 3
Trigger switch........................................................................................................................... 3
AXR-MSE Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Controller ....................................................... 4
Pre-Installation ..........................................................................................................7
Setting the TXC-MS(L) transmitter DIP switch .................................................................. 7
IR and RF Settings ............................................................................................................ 7
Radio Code Settings ......................................................................................................... 8
Setting radio codes .................................................................................................................. 8
Setting the Device DIP switch ........................................................................................... 9
Using the PC Presenter Without a PC Computer............................................................ 10
Setting Mouse Mode ....................................................................................................... 12
Wiring Requirements....................................................................................................... 12
Wiring guidelines.................................................................................................................... 13
Preparing captive wires .......................................................................................................... 13
Installing the PC Presenter ....................................................................................15
Installing the PC Presenter for Stand Alone Operation ................................................... 15
Step 1: Connecting the AXR-MSE to the PC keyboard and PC ............................................ 15
Step 2: Connecting the AXR-MSE to the PC mouse and PC ................................................ 15
Step 3: Connecting an optional external IR sensor to the AXR-MSE .................................... 15
Installing the PC Presenter for AXlink Operation ............................................................ 16
Using AXlink for data and power ............................................................................................ 16
AXlink data and 12 VDC power supply connections .............................................................. 16
LED indicators........................................................................................................................ 17
Programming the PC Presenter ............................................................................19
Programming the PC Presenter in Stand Alone Mode.................................................... 19
Using PC Presenter Commands ..................................................................................... 19
C - Clear memory................................................................................................................... 20
H - List commands (Help) ...................................................................................................... 20
L - Short form listing of keycodes........................................................................................... 20
M - Display available memory ................................................................................................ 21
T - Long form list of stored keycodes ..................................................................................... 21
V - Display version and copyright info.................................................................................... 21
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Programming Transmitter Pushbuttons .......................................................................... 21
Exiting program mode ............................................................................................................ 22
Programming the PC Presenter for Use With an Axcess Central Controller .................. 23
Creating a buffer for keyboard input....................................................................................... 23
Send_Commands .................................................................................................................. 23
Send_Strings.......................................................................................................................... 24
Mouse Control Channels........................................................................................................ 25
Using Levels........................................................................................................................... 26
Using the OLDesign Engraving Program .............................................................27
TXC-MS(L) Battery Replacement ..........................................................................29
Replacing the batteries ................................................................................................... 29
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Introduction
The PC Presenter PC is a wireless PC keyboard and mouse controller that can be used as a
standalone unit or as an bus device connected to a Central Controller via AXlink; controlling PC
keyboard and mouse functions, and devices connected to the AXlink bus.
The PC Presenter transmitter is available with a built-in laser pointer (TXC-MSL), or
without the laser pointer (TXC-MS).
The PC Presenter (FIG. 1) consists of a TXC-MS(L) wireless transmitter and an AXR-MSE
Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Controller (receiver/processor). The TXC-MS(L) transmitter has
mouse controls and can be equipped with up to 24 pushbuttons with an engraved overlay. Each
pushbutton performs a specific operation according to the Axcess software in your AMX control
system, and the mouse disc and buttons control PC mouse functions. The TXC-MS(L)'s cordless
hand-held design lets you interact with your audience and your computer with convenience and
comfort.
Introduction
TXC-MS(L) transmitter
AXR-MSE Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
Controller (receiver/processor)
FIG. 1 PC Presenter - transmitter and receiver units
The PC Presenter can be used in stand-alone or AXlink mode. The PC Presenter can control a PC
keyboard and mouse functions, plus any devices connected to the AXlink bus.
The PC Presenter can also be used in RF or IR control mode. Set the control mode by setting the
transmitter DIP switch (refer to the Setting the TXC-MS(L) transmitter DIP switch subsection). IR
applications require an external IR sensor (IRX-DM+ or IRX-SM+) configured for 455 KHz
operation.
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TXC-MS(L) Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) 8.50" x 2.00" x 1.56" (21.59 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.96 cm)
Power 3.0 VDC (two AA alkaline batteries - supplied)
Enclosure Molded black matte plastic
DIP switch 8-position sets IR or RF mode and radio mode
Pushbuttons Up to 26 pushbuttons (with custom overlay)
Mouse controls • 16-position mouse disc (two speeds), left and right mouse buttons
• Trigger switch operates left mouse button on TXC-MS
Range • RF: 1-way @ 200 ft (60.96 m) and 2-way @ 500 ft. (152.40 m)
• IR: 30 ft (9.14 m)
Range • IR: 455 KHz
• RF: 418 MHz standard (315 MHZ and 433.9 MHz available)
Weight • 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
• 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
Included accessories • Blank overlay
• 2 AA alkaline batteries
Optional accessories • Custom logos
• Color text and borders on engraved overlay
• Multiple engraved overlay colors
• Laser pointer on TXC-MSL (L - laser pointer)
TXC-MS(L) Transmitter
The TXC-MS(L) is an ergonomically designed pushbutton transmitter with up to 26 pushbuttons,
an optional laser trigger (TXC-MSL only), and PC mouse disc. The pushbuttons activate PC
functions or Axcess Push_Commands via infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) transmission.
FIG. 2 shows the PC Presenter transmitter and factory pushbutton configuration. A DIP switch
located in the battery compartment sets the transmitter for either RF or IR control. For information
on setting the TXC-MS(L) for RF or IR control, refer to the Setting the TXC-MS(L) transmitter
DIP switch subsection.
Pushbuttons
Left mouse
button
Pushbuttons
Overlay (blank is standard)
Right mouse button
pushbutton
Mouse disc
Pushbutton
Overlay (blank is standard)
FIG. 2 TXC-MS(L) mouse controls and 24 pushbutton locations
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TXC-MS(L) controls
The TXC-MS(L) is available in configurations with up to 26 pushbuttons and PC mouse controls
(mouse disc and left and right mouse buttons). The TXC-MS(L) includes a custom engraved
overlay with text as desired by the customer.
TXC-MS(L) mouse controls
The TXC-MS(L) mouse disc affords you 360° control of cursor direction and speed. The two
pushbuttons located on either side of the mouse disc replace those found on any standard
Microsoft
To slow the mouse tracking speed, in Windows
®
compatible mouse.
®
, open the Windows Control Panel and select
Mouse. In the Mouse Properties dialog box, set the pointer speed to near minimum. You can
increase the speed setting as you become more familiar with the mouse disc.
For drag-and-drop operations, press and hold the left mouse pushbutton while moving the cursor to
the desired location. Release this button to complete the drag operation.
Trigg e r s w itch
TXC-MS and TXC-MSL transmitters have a trigger switch on the underside of the transmitter
(FIG. 3). TXC-MSL transmitters are equipped with a laser pointer. On the TXC-MSL, this switch
operates the laser pointer. On the TXC-MS, the trigger duplicates the left mouse button.
TXC-MS(L) side view
Laser trigger
Trigger switch
FIG. 3 TXC-MS(L) trigger switch and laser pointer
Radiation Hazard: Lasers produce light emissions that are harmful to the human
eye. DO NOT look into or shine a laser beam into another person's eyes. Laser
radiation can cause retina damage. Read the following WARNING.
TXC-MS(L) front view
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FIG. 4 Laser Radiation warning
AXR-MSE Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Controller
The AXR-MSE is the receiver/processor component of the PC Presenter. The AXR-MSE receives
RF or IR signals from the TXC-MS(L) transmitter using the attached RF receiving antenna or an
external IR sensor. The AXR-MSE connects between the PC keyboard and mouse cables, and the
keyboard and mouse ports on the PC CPU. The AXR-MSE uses a standard four-pin captive wire
AXlink connector to connect to an AMX Central Controller.
AXR-MSE Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) • 1.86" x 5.63" x 4.06" (4.72 cm x 14.29 cm x 10.31 cm)
• Height with antenna: 5.49" (13.96 cm)
• Depth with connectors - 4.06" (4.47 cm) and with antenna - 5.12" (13.00 cm)
Power 65 mA (max draw) @ 12 VDC
Enclosure Metal with black matte plastic
Receive frequency RF: 418 MHz standard (other frequencies are available)
Front Panel
AXlink Green LED indicates AXlink communication as follows:
• Off indicates no power or the controller is not functioning properly
• One Blink per Second indicates normal operation. Device numbers match the
programmed device numbers in the Axcess program on the master.
• Full On indicates that there is no AXlink activity.
DIP switch 8-position sets the AXlink device ID
MOUSE LED Red LED indicates mouse data transmission activity
KEYBOARD LED Red LED indicates keyboard data transmission activity
DATA LED Red LED indicates RF or IR signal reception
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AXR-MSE Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
TNC RF antenna Accepts the flexible RF receiving antenna (up to 6 feet of RG-58 coax cable for
KEYBOARD IN/OUT Two PS/2 style keyboard connectors are used to connect the AXR-MSE to the
MOUSE IN/OUT Two PS/2 style mouse connectors are used to connect the AXR-MSE to the PC
External IR Sensor
connector
AXlink connector 4-pin data/power captive-wire.
Power connector Optional 2-pin +12V power captive-wire.
Included accessories • 800 mA power supply @ 12 VDC
Optional accessories • 315 MHz and 433.9 MHz RF frequencies are available
remote antenna set up can also be used).
PC keyboard and CPU. The top connector, labeled "TO PC" connects the
AXR-MSE to the CPU with a PS/2 style cable (included). Plug the PC keyboard
into the bottom connector.
mouse and CPU. The top connector, labeled "TO PC" connects the AXR-MSE
to the CPU with a PS/2 style cable (included). Plug the PC mouse into the
bottom connector.
4-pin data/power captive-wire is used to connect an optional external IR sensor
(for IR applications).
• Two PS/2-style cables, male to male (6 ft.)
• Two 4-pin captive-wire connectors (for AXlink and IR sensor)
• One 2-pin captive-wire connector (for power)
• External IR sensor
FIG. 5 shows the rear and front panel features of the AXR-MSE.
RF receiving
antenna
(to keyboard connector
FIG. 5 AXR-MSE rear and front panel features
Keyboard out
on PC)
PC Keyboard in
TNC antenna
connector
AXlink LED
DEVICE DIP
switch
TO
PC
KEYBOARDANTENNA
DEVICE
AXlink
MOUSE
ON
PWR
EXTERNAL
IR SENSOR
IR IN
AUX
GND
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
AXlink
KEYBOARDMOUSE DATA
GND
+12VDC
PWR
IN
Mouse out (to mouse
connector on PC)
PC Mouse in
Optional external IR
sensor connector
(455 KHz only)
AXlink connector
+12VDC connector
Data LED
Keyboard LED
Mouse LED
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Pre-Installation
Setting the TXC-MS(L) transmitter DIP switch
The TXC-MS(L) transmitter transmits IR or RF signals, according to how you set position 1 on the
8-position DIP switch. The DIP switch is located under the battery cover, on the back of the
TXC-MS(L), as shown in FIG. 6. To open the battery compartment, slide the cover down and
remove.
FIG. 6 Location of 8-position DIP switch and battery compartment locations
FIG. 7 shows the eight-position transmitter DIP switch.
Pre-Installation
8-position DIP switch
Battery compartment
DIP switch #1
sets IR or RF
transmission
FIG. 7 Eight-position transmitter DIP switch
DIP switches
#2 - 4 are not used
DIP switches
#5 - 8 set the radio
code of the transmitter
IR and RF Settings
The transmitter can be configured for either IR or RF, but not both. DIP switch position 1 sets the
transmitter for IR or RF, as shown in FIG. 8.
IR mode
FIG. 8 DIP switch settings for IR and RF modes
Set position 1 to Off (down) for IR.
Set position 1 to On (up) for RF.
RF mode
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