AMX TOUCH PANEL INTERFACE 4 User Manual

Operation/Reference Guide

NXP-TPI/4

NetLinx Touch Panel Interface 4

Firmware version G4

Touch Panels

Document ID: 060-004-2602

Initial Release: / Last Revised: 06/19/2006

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Table of Contents

Product Information ...........................................................................................1

Specifications............................................................................................................ 2

TPI/4 Front and Rear Components ........................................................................... 7

Ethernet ports used by the TPI/4 ................................................................................... 8

Connecting and Using USB Input Devices................................................................. 8

Installation ..........................................................................................................9

Upgrading the Memory and Compact Flash ............................................................. 9

Step 1: Removing Input Card Covers ............................................................................ 10

Step 2: Removing the Outer TPI/4 Housing .................................................................. 10

Step 3: Upgrading the internal EXM memory module .................................................. 11

Step 4: Upgrading the internal Compact Flash card ..................................................... 12

Step 5: Re-Installing the TPI/4 Outer Housing............................................................... 13

Step 6: Re-Installing TP4 Input Cards ............................................................................ 13

Removing TP4 Input Cards ..................................................................................... 15

Wiring Guidelines for the NXP-TPI/4 ...................................................................... 15

Grounding the TPI/4 Unit .............................................................................................. 16

Preparing captive wires................................................................................................. 16

Wiring a power connection ........................................................................................... 16

RS232 Serial Program Port: Connections and Wiring ............................................. 17

DB9 Port: Connections and Wiring ......................................................................... 17

Using a DB9 for Touch Input Connection and Panel Control......................................... 17

Using a DB9 for Mouse Pass-Thru Control (Hardware Handshaking) ............................ 17

VGA Port: Connections and Wiring......................................................................... 18

Using the VGA OUT HD-15 high-density connector ...................................................... 18

ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring..................................................................... 19

Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections/Wiring............................................................... 19

Hooking-up the TPI/4 Rear Cable Connections....................................................... 20

Using the TP4-RGB card for Pass-Thru Control ....................................................... 21

Using a CRT (Non-Touch Panel) for Mouse Pass-Thru Control ....................................... 21

Using a Touch Panel for both Mouse and Touch Pass-Thru Control .............................. 23

Mounting the TPI/4 into an Equipment Rack .......................................................... 25

Other Mounting Options ........................................................................................ 26

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TPI/4 and Panel Interface Setup .......................................................................27

TPI/4 Startup Routine and Initial Panel Response ................................................... 27

Step 1: Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI/4 ............................................... 28

Step 2: Setting the Touch Drivers........................................................................... 29

Step 3: Calibrating the TPI/4 .................................................................................. 31

Step 4: Accessing the Firmware Setup Pages ......................................................... 31

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

Setting up the TPI/4 Device Number ...................................................................... 33

Master Connection - Using ICSNet ......................................................................... 35

Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection.............................................................. 36

Step 1: Configuring the Panel’s IP Settings ............................................................ 36

IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet ................................. 36

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet.............................. 36

Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting ............................................ 37

Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type................................................ 37

Master Connection - Virtual Master communication over Ethernet............................... 38

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode ............ 40

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode ......... 41

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode........... 42

Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel ................................................ 42

Using your NetLinx Master to Control the Unit ...................................................... 44

Upgrading TPI/4 Firmware ...............................................................................47

Upgrading the TPI/4 Firmware through an IP Address ........................................... 47

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication through an IP ...................................... 47

Step 2: Prepare the TPI/4 for communication via an IP ................................................. 49

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the TPI/4 firmware via an IP.............................................. 49

Upgrading the TP4 Input Cards via an IP Address .................................................. 51

Step 1: Prepare the cards for firmware transfer............................................................ 51

Step 2: Upgrade the input card firmware via an IP ....................................................... 52

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Firmware Pages and Descriptions ....................................................................55

Setup Navigation Buttons....................................................................................... 55

Setup Page ............................................................................................................. 56

Project Information Page .............................................................................................. 58

Panel Information Page ................................................................................................. 59

Time & Date Setup Page ............................................................................................... 60

Volume Page ................................................................................................................. 61

Supported sampling rates for WAV .............................................................................. 62

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

Video Adjustment Slide-Out Option Bar ....................................................................... 62

Video Adjustment - Video Adjustment.......................................................................... 63

Video Adjustment - RGB Setup ..................................................................................... 64

Adjusting the Incoming Image on the RGB Adjustment Page ....................................... 66

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons ...................................................................... 68

Protected Setup Page............................................................................................. 69

G4 Web Control Page ................................................................................................... 72

Password Setup Page.................................................................................................... 74

Calibration Page............................................................................................................ 74

System Connection Page............................................................................................... 75

Programming ....................................................................................................77

Button Assignments ............................................................................................... 77

Page Commands‘ .................................................................................................... 77

Programming Numbers........................................................................................... 83

RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors .................................................................. 83

Font styles and ID numbers........................................................................................... 85

Border styles and Programming numbers ..................................................................... 86

"^" Button Commands ........................................................................................... 88

Text Effect Names ................................................................................................ 108

Button Query Commands ..................................................................................... 109

Panel Runtime Operations .................................................................................... 118

Input Commands................................................................................................... 122

Embedded Codes ................................................................................................. 124

Panel Setup Commands ........................................................................................ 125

Dynamic Image Commands................................................................................... 126

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Troubleshooting .............................................................................................129

Appendix ........................................................................................................133

Power Requirements............................................................................................. 133

Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 134

Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 135

Input mask character types ......................................................................................... 135

Input mask ranges ....................................................................................................... 136

Input mask next field characters.................................................................................. 136

Input mask operations................................................................................................. 136

Input mask literals ....................................................................................................... 136

Input mask output examples ....................................................................................... 137

URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 138

Special escape sequences ........................................................................................... 138

List of Touch Monitors tested with the TPI4 ......................................................... 139

NXP-TPI/4 NetLinx Touch Panel Interface

Product Information

The NXP-TPI/4 (FIG. 1) is a touch panel interface that supports AMX’s 4th generation graphics (G4) consisting of both rich colors and support for high-contrast images. This G4 interface device is capable of mixing Video/RGB inputs and then combining those inputs with graphics, which can then be displayed on a variety of monitors. The TPI/4 can support upgradeable memory modules of up to 256 MB and Compact Flash cards of up to 1 GB for more graphics-intensive TPD4 files.

Product Information

FIG. 1 NXP-TPI/4 (shown with two available TP4 input cards)

The rear HD-15 VGA connector can output a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels. The TPI/4 allows for up to four resizeable media windows; each displaying 24-bit real-time RGB/Video/S-Video. AMX G4 graphics are available using 32-bit touch panel images (16 million colors). An 8-bit alpha-channel feature is used for alpha blending and opacity.

The four slots on the rear of the panel interface can accept VGA and Composite/S-Video input signals. The NXP-TPI/4 (TPI/4) can use any combination of up to four TP4 input cards. FIG. 2 shows the two available TP4 cards:

 TP4-RGB - HD-15 RGB input and USB host port for mouse/keyboard control.

 TP4-VID - Composite and S-Video input.

The TPI/4 receives control and touch point information from a variety of pointing devices such as a touch screen, mouse, and keyboard. The unit connects to a control system through either an ICSNet (direct connect) or Ethernet port (via a network or over the Internet). The TPI/4 acts as a video switcher and allows users to incorporate large-scale touch-screen technology from a variety of manufactures into an AMX NetLinx controlled system.

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Product Information

BNC Composite Video input connector

S-Video input connector

TP4-RGB Input Card

TP4-VID

Input Card

Front View

HD-15 RGB input connector

Type-B USB host port input connector

Rear View

Input Card Board Connectors

FIG. 2 TP4 Input Card connectors (front and rear views)

Specifications

The following table lists the specifications for the NXP-TPI/4 and its available input modules.

Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):

NXP-TPI/4 (FG2275-01)

TP4-VID (FG2275-10)

TP4-RGB (FG2275-20)

Weight:

NXP-TPI4 base unit:

TP4 cards:

Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish

Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE

Power Requirements: • Constant current draw: 750 mA @ 12 VDC - base unit with no input

Minimum power supply required:

• 2.24" x 17.00" x 10.27" (5.69 cm x 43.18 cm x 26.09 cm)

• 1.05" x 2.79" x 8.60" (depth with connector - 9.34") (2.67 cm x 7.09 cm x 21.84 cm (depth with connector - 23.72 cm))

• 1.05" x 2.79" x 8.60" (with connector - 8.76") (2.67 cm x 7.09 cm x 21.84 cm (with connector - 22.25 cm))

• 4.80 lbs (2.18 kg)

• TP4-RGB = 0.97 lbs (0.44 kg) or TP4-VID = 1.11 lbs (0.50 kg)

modules (cards) (different settings and additional cards can increase power requirements)

• Refer to the Appendix section on page 133 for more detailed power draw information using the different input card combinations.

• PSN4.4: Power Supply (FG423-45)

- using accessories can increase the power draw requirements

• The PSN6.5 Power Supply is recommended to accommodate all

possible configurations and their respective power draws.

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Specifications (Cont.)

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

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

• See the Other AMX Equipment: section on page 6 for component upgrade information.

Supported Audio Sample Rates:

Certifications: • FCC (Class A) and CE

Touch Drivers: Displays the touch driver used by the TPI/4 to interact with the touch device.

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

The following list shows the series of available touch input drivers that are selectable by using the TOUCH button on the front panel of the TPI/4:

- AMXDL15A: Selected when using an AMX DL15A touch panel.

- Cirque: Selected when using a Cirque

touch panel or other

compatible touch device driver.

- DynaPro: Selected when using either a DynaPro

touch panel or

other compatible DynaPro touch device driver.

- EloTouch: Selected when using either an ELO

touch panel or other

compatible ELO touch device driver (default).

- Elo19Touch: Selected when using a 19-inch ELO

touch panel or other

compatible ELO touch device driver.

- Eyegonomic: Selected when using either an Eyegonomic

touch panel

or other compatible Eyegonomic touch device driver.

- EZScreen: Selected when using either an EZScreen

touch panel or

other compatible EZScreen touch device driver.

- EZScreenV6: Selected when using either an EZScreenV6

touch panel

or other compatible EZScreen touch device driver.

- ISTTouch: Selected when using either an ISTTouch

touch panel or

other compatible IST touch device driver.

- MicroTouch: Selected when using either a MicroTouch

touch panel

or other compatible MicroTouch device driver.

- MicroTouchMT3000: Selected when using either a MicroTouchMT3000

model touch panel or other compatible MicroTouch device driver.

- MicroTouchPen: Selected when using either a MicroTouchPen

touch

device or other serial SMT3(R)/TouchPen4(+) driver.

- NullTouch: Selected when no touch driver is being used.

Use this option when working with a CRT monitor.

- SanyoTouch: Selected when using either a SanyoTouch

touch panel

or other compatible SanyoTouch device driver.

- SerialMouse: Selected when using a Microsoft

- SmartTech: Selected when using either a SmartTech

compatible serial mouse.

touch panel or

other compatible SmartTech touch device driver.

- SyncMaster173v: Selected when using either a SyncMaster173v

touch panel or other compatible SyncMaster device driver.

- Wacom: Selected when using either a Wacom

touch panel or other

compatible Wacom touch device driver.

- Wacom2: Selected when using a Wacom

touch panel which requires the

use of additionally compatible Wacom touch device drivers.

• For updated touch driver information, visit www.amx.com

• Refer to List of Touch Monitors tested with the TPI4 section on page 139 for a more detailed list of Touch Monitors that have been tested with the TPI4

• Refer to the Step 2: Setting the Touch Drivers section on page 29 for more information.

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Specifications (Cont.)

Button Assignments: Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the TPI/4s.

• 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

Front Components:

PWR LED • Green LED indicates power status.

Serial port • DB9 connector (male) is used for connection to a DB9 serial port on a PC

(used for serial communication).

ICSP LED • Green LED indicates ICSNet communication is detected.

Input LEDs (1 - 4) • 4 yellow LEDs indicates a valid input signal on a respective card slot.

Pushbuttons Four white pushbuttons located on the front of the interface give access to:

• RESOLUTION: Opens a screen used to select the TPI/4 output video signal resolution, ranging from 600 x 800@60Hz to 1280 x 1024@60Hz. This

output resolution can’t be greater than the resolution on the connected panel.

Refer to the Step 1: Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI/4 section on page 28 for more information.

• TOUCH: Opens the Protected Setup page where you can select (from a series of touch panel drivers - page 3) and set the driver that corresponds to the panel connected to the TOUCH INPUT connector on the rear of the TPI/4 unit. Refer to the Step 2: Setting the Touch Drivers section on page 29 for more information.

• CALIBRATE: Opens a panel page displaying a series of crosshairs. These crosshairs are used to calibrate the touch device being used. Refer to the Step 3: Calibrating the TPI/4 section on page 31 for more information.

• SETUP: Opens the TPI/4 firmware setup menu. Refer to the Firmware Pages and Descriptions section on page 55 for more information.

Rear Components:

Card Slots: • Equipped with any combination of input modules (TP4-VID S-Video/

Composite or TP4-RGB VGA Input module).

Outputs: • VGA (HD-15 VGA Output Port of TPI/4) and RGB (HD-15 port on TP4-RGB)

Input Card Slots Any combination of four TPI/4 input cards:

• TP4-RGB Card: HD-15 D-Sub and USB host port for computer control (through either a mouse or keyboard).

• TP4-VID Video Card: Switchable Composite and S-Video input.

• Refer to the TP4 Input Cards section for more detailed information on these cards.

Note: Input slots are universal. You can use any combination of input modules in any of the four input slots. The NXP-TPI/4 handles multiple input resolutions and refresh rates.

Touch Input port: • RS-232 (DB9) 9-pin serial port. Used to connect a pointer device such as a

touch screen.

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Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components (Cont.):

PC control: • 2 PS/2 ports for Keyboard and Mouse control.

• 2 USB ports for Keyboard and Mouse control. The two Type-A USB ports can connect up to two external keyboard or mouse devices for use with Virtual PC applications.

- These ports can be used to communicate to a PC and transfer pass-thru

touch control from the external devices, thru the TPI/4, through the TP4-RGB Type-B USB connection, to the target PC, and then back again.

VGA output: • HD-15 VGA output connector with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024.

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

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

• This device communicates with the NetLinx Master using the ICSP protocol over Ethernet. This communication is reflected via the front ICSP LED.

Ethernet 10/100 LEDs: LEDs that show communication activity, connections, speeds, and mode

information:

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

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

ICSNet connectors: • Two RJ-45 connectors that allow connection to an ICSNet Hub.

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

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

TP4 Input Cards: • Refer to Appendix section on page 133 for more detailed power consumption

TP4-VID: Install the TP4-VID input module into any input slot to connect video sources,

TP4-RGB: Install the TP4-RGB input module into any input slot to connect RGB-type

information.

such as VCRs and DVDs. Four screws secure the module.

• Accepts Composite or S-Video input signals for scalable video windows.

• Input video types are: NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.

• Composite LED indicator (turns On when composite video input is detected).

• S-Video LED indicator (turns On when S-Video input is detected).

• Connectors include:

- BNC Composite Video Input

- S-Video video input

sources such as VGA, SVGA, etc. Two black screws secure the module.

• Accepts RGBHV, RGBS (H/V), and RG

• Accepts computer-level graphics for scalable video windows.

• USB used for pass-through computer control.

- Pass-thru must be enabled to control devices on the RGB card when other control devices are connected to the PS/2 and USB connectors on the rear of the TPI/4 unit.

Refer to the commands in the ^KPS and ^MPS section on page 122.

• Connectors include:

- HD-15 D-Sub graphics input: This connector used to route an RGB (computer) signal to a target monitor or panel by using the connected TP4-RGB card.

- USB Mouse/Keyboard port: Type-B USB device port input connector for pass-thru computer control (by connecting an external keyboard or mouse device for use with different PC applications). The touch signal information is sent to and from the PC via this two-way connector.

• Refer to the following Pixel Input field information for the supported resolutions and refresh rates via the TP4-RGB card.

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Specifications (Cont.)

Pixel Output and Refresh Rates per Resolution:

Pixel Input and Refresh Rates per Resolution (via the TP4-RGB card):

Communication/ Programming:

Operating/Storage Environment:

Included Accessories: • 2-pin PWR connector (41-5025)

Other AMX Equipment: • PSN2.8 Power Supply with 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FG423-17)

• 640 x 480 (VGA): 60 Hz, 72 Hz, and 75 Hz

• 800 x 600 (SVGA): 60 Hz, 72 Hz, and 75 Hz

• 1024 x 768 (XGA): 60 Hz, 70 Hz, and 75 Hz

• 1280 x 1024 (SXGA): 60 Hz

• 640 x 480 (VGA): 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, and 85 Hz

• 800 x 600 (SVGA): 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, and 85 Hz

• 1024 x 768 (XGA): 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, and 85 Hz

• 1280 x 1024 (SXGA): 60 Hz, 75 Hz, and 85 Hz

• 1600 x 1200 (UXGA): 60 Hz

The current TP4 RGB card can lock onto other available VESA resolutions within the range of 640 x 480 thru 1600 x 1200. The incoming PC screen area can be resized to a max of 1600 by 1200 pixels.

There are two methods of Master communication and programming available:

• DHCP - Refer to the Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Typ e section on page 37.

• ICSNet - Refer to the Master Connection - Using ICSNet section on page 35.

There are two methods of TPI/4 communication and programming available:

• DHCP - Refer to the IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet section on page 36 for more information.

• Static IP - Refer to the IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet section on page 36 for more information.

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

• Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH Non-Condensing

• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to +70° C (158° F)

• Storage Humidity: 0% to 85% RH Non-Condensing

• Assembly Kit (Four-#10-32 screws and Four-#10 washers) (KA0001)

• NXF Bezel with AMX Logo (MA2001-11)

• NXP-TPI/4 Faceplate (MA2001-11)

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

• Rack Ear brackets (Left/Right) for shelf, wall, and under-table mounting (62-2275-07)

• PSN4.4: Power Supply with 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FG423-45)

• PSN6.5 Power Supply with 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FG423-40)

• TP4-RGB Input Cards (with 4 Phillips-head screws) (FG2275-20)

• TP4-VID Input Cards (with 4 Phillips-head screws) (FG2275-10)

• TP4-RGBCBL - RGB Breakout Cable, 15-pin HD female to 5x BNC male connector (FG2275-30)

• TP4-RGBCBL BNC to RGB adapter cable (FG2275-30)

• Upgrade SDRAM memory:

NXA-EXM128M - 128 MB memory card (FG079-01) NXA-EXM256M - 256 MB memory card (FG079-01)

• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):

NXA-CFTPI128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-12) NXA-CFTPI256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-13) NXA-CFTPI512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-14) NXA-CFTPI1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-15)

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TPI/4 Front and Rear Components

FIG. 3 shows the components on both the front and rear of the NXP-TPI/4.

Rack and under-table bracket locations

Product Information

PWR LED

DB9 SERIAL

port

Front View

Rear View

Input Slot 4

DB9 Touch Input port

FIG. 3 NXP-TPI/4 (front and rear views)

ICSP LED INPUT 1 LED

INPUT 2 LED INPUT 3 LED INPUT 4 LED

Input Slot 3

Keyboard PS/2 Connector port

Mouse PS/2 Connector port

HD-15 VGA Output port

USB Por ts ( 2)

RJ-45 10/100baseT

Ethernet Connector port

Input Slot 2

Audio

connector

Input Slot 1

SETUP button

CALIBRATE

button TOUCH button RESOLUTION

button

Grounding

bolt

12 VDC

PWR

connector

RJ-45 ICSNet Connector ports (2)

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Ethernet ports used by the TPI/4

Ethernet Ports Used by the TPI/4

Port type Description Standard Port #

ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master and Master-to-

device communications.

For maximum flexibility, the NetLinx Master can be configured to utilize a different port than 1319, or disable ICSP over Ethernet completely from either Telnet or the Program Port located on the NetLinx Master itself.

ICMP You must be able to PING an NetLinx Master to be able to connect to it

over a network.

TELNET There is a Telnet server that is used to configure and diagnose a NetLinx

system. For maximum flexibility, the NetLinx Master can be configured to utilize a different port than 23, or disable Telnet completely from either Telnet or the Program Port located on the NetLinx Master itself. Once disabled, the only way to enable Telnet again is from the NetLinx Master’s program port.

1319 (UDP/TCP)

ICMP

23 (TCP)

Connecting and Using USB Input Devices

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

USB-connected input devices are detected and recognized by the unit upon connection.

1. Insert the input device USB connectors into the appropriate USB connector on the TPI/4.

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

the unit.

3. After the splash-screen disappears:

 If a USB mouse has been connected, a mouse cursor appears on the 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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Installation

The NXP-TPI/4 is delivered from the factory with four installed input card covers (FIG. 4). The unit is capable of supporting any combination of up to four TP4 input cards. The two different types of input modules are the TP4-RGB and TP4-VID.

Input card covers

Installation

Flat-head screws

Round screws

FIG. 4 Factory default NXP-TPI/4

Housing screws

Grounding Bolt

Upgrading the Memory and Compact Flash

The TPI/4 unit is shipped with two default modules (an EXM memory module and a Compact Flash card). Each module has a storage size of 64 MB.

These components are on the internal circuit board. ANY MEMORY UPGRADE should be done after the removal of the factory installed card covers and housing.

The best method of accessing the modules is to remove the outer TPI/4 housing, replace the modules, then reinstall the housing. Refer to the Step 2: Removing the Outer TPI/4 Housing section on page 10 for more details.

The Compact Flash card is factory programmed with specific TPI/4 firmware. These components can be ordered from AMX in several different upgrade sizes (as listed in the following table):

Optional Module Upgrades

EXM Memory Module Compact Flash

NXA-EXM128M - 128 MB memory card NXA-CFTPI128M - 128 MB compact flash card

NXA-EXM256M - 256 MB memory card NXA-CFTPI256M - 256 MB compact flash card

NXA-CFTPI512M - 512 MB compact flash card

NXA-CFTPI1G - 1 GB compact flash card

Carefully remove the components from the shipping box. Refer to the Specifications table on page 2 for more information on the unit and the available input cards.

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Step 1: Removing Input Card Covers

Detach all connectors from the TPI/4 unit.

Always power-down the unit before attempting to remove or install input modules. Failure to do so could result in damage to the TPI/4 and input cards. Do not to allow the card covers to fall through the housing and onto the circuit board during the removal process.

2. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object or the

grounding bolt shown in FIG. 4.

3. Carefully remove each card by unscrewing both the two flat-head (top of each cover) and round

Phillips-head screws (rear of each cover) as shown in FIG. 5.

Flat-head screws

Outer housing

Housing screws

FIG. 5 Removing input card covers

Blank card covers

Round screws

4. Securely grasp the input card cover.

5. Remove the screws from the input card cover and repeat this removal process for each cover.

6. Once the screws are removed, pull the cards upwards and away from the main TPI/4 unit.

Step 2: Removing the Outer TPI/4 Housing

Detach all connectors from the TPI/4 unit.

2. Verify the removal of all input card covers from the housing.

3. Carefully remove the housing by unscrewing the four flat Phillips-head screws from both sides of

the TPI/4 outer housing (2 per side as seen in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) and the three flat Phillips-head screws from along the rear-underside of the unit.

4. Unscrew the two connector bolts (four total) from either side of the rear TOUCH INPUT and VGA

OUTPUT connectors.

5. Carefully unscrew the grounding bolt from the rear of the TPI/4 unit.

6. Carefully remove the outer housing by gently sliding the top housing away from the front of the

unit. The removal allows you to view the internal memory located on the main board (FIG. 6).

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Compact Flash card

Input card

connectors

Extended memory

module

FIG. 6 Location of the memory modules

Battery

EMI gasket location

Housing screws

Step 3: Upgrading the internal EXM memory module

With the housing removed, locate the EXM memory module on the main board. Refer to FIG. 6 for

location information.

2. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object or the

grounding bolt shown in FIG. 4 on page 9.

3. Firmly grip the metallic braces (located on each side of the memory module) and pull them both

outwards until the previous module pops-up.

Pull tabs outward

Connector

Alignment

groove

Metallic

braces

FIG. 7 Removing the memory module

Module flips upwards

Pull memory out at a 45° angle

4. Firmly grasp the existing memory module and pull it out at a 45° angle away from the connector

location on the main board.

5. Remove the memory module upgrade from the anti-static bag.

6. Firmly grasp the new memory module (from the edges) and insert the pins (at a 45° angle) into the

opening on the connector.

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Verify the new EXM memory module is correctly positioned using the alignment groove located on the connector (as seen in FIG. 7 above).

7. While maintaining the 45° angle alignment on the new module, push it in firmly until the contact

pins are completely inside the connector.

8. Push the card downward (to the main board) until the metallic braces snap around the memory

module and hold it in place.

9. To complete the upgrade process, continue with the following step and/or re-install the outer

housing. Refer to the following sections for related procedures.

Step 4: Upgrading the internal Compact Flash card

Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object or the grounding bolt shown in FIG. 4 on page 9.

2. With the housing removed, locate the 64 MB Compact Flash card on the main board (for location

information, see FIG. 6 on page 11).

3. Insert a grounded flat-head screwdriver into one of the card removal grooves (located on either side

of the card), and gently pry the card up and off the connector pins (FIG. 8). This alternating action causes the card to "wiggle" away from the on-board connector pins.

Under-side indention

located below

On-board Compact Flash connector

Insert with arrow

facing towards the pins

FIG. 8 Removing the Compact Flash card

4. Slip your finger into the opening between the connector pins and the card, and push the card out to

remove it.

5. Remove the upgrade card from its’ anti-static bag.

6. Insert the upgrade card into the connector opening with the arrow facing towards the pins, then push

it in firmly until the contact pins are completely inside the Compact Flash card and securely attached to the connector.

7. Follow the procedures outlined in the following section to complete the upgrade process and

resecure the outer housing back onto the TPI/4.

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Step 5: Re-Installing the TPI/4 Outer Housing

Slide this previously removed cover gently back towards the rear of the unit until the housing is

flush with the rear connectors.

When installing the TPI/4 housing, verify the EMI gasket (FIG. 6 on page 11) remains flush against the rear of the housing. This gasket (and its corresponding location) is necessary to maintain FCC compliance.

2. Carefully install the housing by screwing-in the four flat Phillips-head screws into both sides of the

TPI/4 outer housing (2 per side as seen in FIG. 9) and the three flat Phillips-head screws into the openings along the rear-underside of the unit.

3. Screw-in the two connector bolts (four total) to each side of both the TOUCH INPUT and VGA

OUTPUT connectors. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

4. Carefully insert and screw-in the grounding bolt to the rear of the TPI/4 unit.

5. Reinstall any blank input card covers to their desired locations.

The internal circuit board must not be exposed. DO NOT LEAVE ANY OPEN GAPS IN THE HOUSING.

Step 6: Re-Installing TP4 Input Cards

Always power down the unit before attempting to remove or install input modules. Failure to do so could result in damage to the TPI/4 and input cards. Do not to allow the input cards to fall through the housing and onto the circuit board during the installation process.

Detach all connectors from the TPI/4 unit.

2. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object or the

grounding bolt shown in FIG. 9.

3. If there are any input card covers present on the unit, follow the steps outlined in the Step 1:

Removing Input Card Covers section on page 10 to safely remove any pre-installed blank input card

covers, as shown below in FIG. 9.

4. Carefully remove the input cards from their static-free bag and note the location of the

accompanying four Phillips-head screws (used in securing the card to the housing).

5. Carefully align the male pins (on the card) and female (on the TPI/4 circuit board) connector.

6. Connect the input card by inserting the male pins vertically down onto the female input connectors

on the motherboard, as shown in FIG. 9.

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Input card connectors (male)

TP4-VID

TP4-RGB

Motherboard card connectors (female)

Flat phillips-head screws

Housing screws

Round-head screws

FIG. 9 Inserting input modules

Grounding bolt

Be sure that each input card connector is attached to the corresponding set of pins on the motherboard. FORCING A CONNECTION TO THE MOTHERBOARD CAN DAMAGE OR BREAK CONNECTOR PINS and require the replacement of the entire input card.

7. Gently push down on the input card (on the location above the pins) until it is securely connected to

the motherboard and fits into a card connector location.

8. Once secure, align the input card into the provided "slot" and verify that the TPD4 card holes

(2 on top and 2 at the rear) align with those located on the TPI/4 housing.

The flat Phillips-head screws must be used on top (flush against housing) and the rounded Phillips-head screws must be used on the rear of the unit.

9. Repeat steps 2 through 8 to insert other input cards, if necessary.

It may be necessary to loosen and slightly move adjacent cards in order to maintain the required "tight-seal" for both input cards. After the cards are adjusted to fit together, tighten the connector screws to secure each cards’ location.

10. Screw-in (clockwise) the four screws (per card) to both the top and rear of the unit to secure each

card firmly to the TPI/4 (along the ends of the inserted input card) (FIG. 9).

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Removing TP4 Input Cards

1. Detach all connectors from the TPI/4 unit.

Always power-down the unit before attempting to remove or install input cards. Failure to do so could result in damage to the TPI/4 and/or input cards.

2. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object or the

grounding bolt shown in FIG. 9 on page 14.

3. Carefully unscrew the two flat Phillips-head (top of each card) and round Phillips-head screws

(adjacent to each card connectors, as shown in FIG. 9 on page 14.

4. Carefully insert a grounded flat-head screwdriver into the groove located at the top of the unit

(above the input connector location).

5. Apply a slight vertical pressure (push-up) to loosen the pins connected to the main board.

6. Gently pull-up (vertically from the TPI/4) on the input card using a slight rocking motion to loosen

the connector pin attachments.

7. Once the card is removed, cover the empty slot with an input card cover (FIG. 9 on page 14).

8. Screw-in (clockwise) the two rounded screws at the rear and two (2) flat screws on top of the unit to

secure each blank card cover firmly to the TPI/4.

9. Repeat steps 2 through 8 to remove other cards, as required.

10. Ensure that all screws are secured, reconnect all rear TPI/4 connectors, and apply power.

Before installing the TPI/4 unit into an equipment rack, confirm that ALL REAR CONNECTORS ARE PROPERLY ATTACHED AND ALL INPUT CARDS ARE SECURED. CONFIRM THERE IS ACTIVE ICSNET and ETHERNET COMMUNICATION.

Wiring Guidelines for the NXP-TPI/4

The NXP-TPI/4 requires a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the TPI/4 via the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector.

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

Do not connect power to the TPI/4 until wiring is complete. These units 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.

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Grounding the TPI/4 Unit

Attach an earth-ground wire (typically from the equipment rack) to the grounding bolt located above the PWR connector on the rear of the TPI/4.

Grounding the chassis ensures proper operation. These units should only have one source of incoming power. Using more than one source of power to the touch panel can result in damage to the internal components and a possible burn out. Apply power to the TPI/4 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 for use 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. 10).

PWR +

GND -

To the NXP-TPI/4

FIG. 10 NetLinx power connector wiring diagram

Power Supply

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.

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RS232 Serial Program Port: Connections and Wiring

The following table shows the front panel RS232 (DB9) Serial Program Port connector (male), pinouts, and signals.

RS232 Program Port, Pinouts, and Signals

Program Port Connector Pin Signal

2RX

3TX

5GND

5 4 3 2 1

Male

9 8

7 6

7RTS

8CTS

DB9 Port: Connections and Wiring

Using a DB9 for Touch Input Connection and Panel Control

Attach the DB9 touch panel cable (male) to the 9-pin TOUCH INPUT connector (male) on the rear of the TPI/4. The following table lists the (DB9) RS-232 connector pinouts.

(DB9) RS-232 Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Function

1 N/A Not used

2 RXD Receive data

3 TXD Transmit data

4 DTR Data terminal ready

5 GND Signal ground

6 DSR Data set ready

7 RTS Request to send

8 CTS Clear to send

9 N/A Not used

9 8

Female

from touch device

5 4 3

2 1

Male

on TPI/4

9 8

7 6

Using a DB9 for Mouse Pass-Thru Control (Hardware Handshaking)

Hardware handshaking describes the interaction occurring between the TPI/4 and a PC which allows mouse pass-thru control of the PC. This feature is enabled by using the ^TPS command on page 123 to either enable or disable the pass-thru feature through the TPI/4 front Program port. Use a DB9 cable (female) to DB9 NullModem (female) cable to connect the Program port on the TPI/4 to the rear RS-232 COM port on the PC. Another option is to use a Full NullModem (male/male) connector to bridge the gap between to DB9 female connectors.

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The following table lists the DB9 connector pinouts.

DB9 (female to female) Null Modem Pinouts

DB9 A Signal DB9 A DB9 B DB9 B Signal

Receive Data (RXD) 2 3 TXD

Transmit Data (TXD) 3 2 RXD

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

System Ground (GND) 5 5 GND

Data Set Ready (DSR) + Carrier Detect

Request to Send (RTS) 7 8 CTS

Clear to Send (CTS) 8 7 RTS

4 6 + 1 DSR + Carrier Detect

6 +1 4 DTR

DB9 female

connector

side A

DB9 female

connector

side B

VGA Port: Connections and Wiring

Using the VGA OUT HD-15 high-density connector

Connect the VGA source equipment HD-15 (male) connector (from the touch device) to the VGA OUT HD-15 high-density connector (female) on the rear panel of the TPI/4. The following table below lists the VGA OUT HD-15 connector pinouts.

VGA IN HD-15 Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Function

1 Red Red signals

2 Green Green signals

3 Blue Blue signals

4 N/A Not used

5 GND Signal Ground

6 RAGND Red analog ground

7 GAGND Green analog ground

8 BAGND Blue analog ground

9 N/A Not used

10 SAGND Synchronization analog ground

11 N/A Not used

12 N/A Not used

13 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization signal

14 VSYNC Vertical synchronization signal

15 N/A Not used

VGA HD-15 (male)

connector

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ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring

The following tables show the signal and pinout/pairing information used for ICSNet RJ-45 data connections. ICSNet uses a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the NXP-TPI/4 touch panel interface and the NetLinx Master.

ICSNet RJ-45 Signals

Pin Signal-Master Signal-TPI/4

1 TX + RX +

2 TX - RX -

3N/A N/A

4GND GND

5N/A N/A

6N/A N/A

7 RX + TX +

8 RX - TX -

RJ-45 Pinout Information (EIA/TIA 568 B)

Pin Wire Color Polarity Function

1 Orange/White + Transmit

2 Orange - Transmit

3 Green/White - Mic

4 Blue - Ground

5 White/Blue + 12 VDC

6 Green + Mic

7 White/Brown + Receive

8 Brown - Receive

TIA 568B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(female) (male)

RJ-45 connector - pin configurations

Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections/Wiring

FIG. 11 describes the blink activity for the Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector and cable. The Ethernet cable is connected to the rear of the TPI/4.

A - Activity LED (yellow)

lights when receiving or

transmitting Ethernet

data packets

FIG. 11

Ethernet connector (showing communication and connection LEDs)

A L

ETHERNET

10/100

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

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The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing associated with 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

12 3 45 6 78

FIG. 12 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable.

FIG. 12

RJ-45 wiring diagram

Hooking-up the TPI/4 Rear Cable Connections

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

grounded bolt attached to the rear of TPI/4 unit.

2. Verify the connection of the touch input cables from the touch monitor into the Touch Input Port on

the rear of the unit. This cable sends the touch input coordinates from the touch panel to the TPI/4.

Instead of a touch input device (such as from a touch panel-ELO, Wacom, etc...) being connected to the rear of the TPI/4 for touch input; a monitor can be connected to the unit without providing touch input.

When a monitor (or other non-touch device) is connected, choose NullTouch for the touch driver.

3. Verify the connection of the monitor HD-15 video cable from the touch monitor to the

HD-15 VGA Output Port on the rear of the TPI/4.

4. Verify the connection of related PS/2 and USB cables to the rear of the unit.

5. Connect the power cable to the touch monitor (or other monitor type).

6. Connect the terminal-end of the power cable into an outlet to power-up the touch device.

7. Connect either an RJ-45 10/100baseT Ethernet connector to the Ethernet port or an ICSNet

connector to the ICSNet port on the rear of the unit. Communication can be achieved through either method although not through both at the same time.

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8. Connect the terminal end of either the Ethernet (to an Ethernet Hub) or ICSNet (to the powered

NetLinx Master being used for communication) cables to their respective locations.

Communication to the TPI/4 is always done thru the NetLinx Master and never directly to the TPI/4.

9. Connect the incoming PSN power connector to the 12 VDC power connector on the rear of the unit.

DO NOT CONNECT POWER UNTIL THE UNIT IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED.

Using the TP4-RGB card for Pass-Thru Control

To enable a touch response on a panel page being routed through a computer; a pass-thru enabling must be done. Pass-thru control allows the TPI/4 to act as a control bridge between a computer and a monitor (typically with no touch features such as a CRT computer monitor). The pass-thru is enabled on the TP4-RGB card.

The two PS/2 and two USB connectors on the rear of the TPI/4 are used to provide signals from a Keyboard and/or Mouse (you are no longer limited to one mouse and one keyboard. You can use USB hubs and multiple mice/keyboards in any configuration). The Type-B USB connection on the TP4-RGB card is used for communication between the TPI/4 and the computer.

Pass-thru must be enabled to control devices through the RGB card when using control devices that are connected to either the PS/2 and USB connectors on the rear of the TPI/4 unit. Refer to the commands in the ^MPS section on page 122 for the Mouse Pass-thru command enabling pass-thru on the RGB card.

Using a CRT (Non-Touch Panel) for Mouse Pass-Thru Control

Computer control can be done by routing the Mouse control through the TPI/4 and displaying the results on a CRT or non-touch enabled panel. In this scenario, the TPI/4 is virtually nonexistent as is akin to connecting the monitor and mouse directly to the rear of the computer.

The PS/2 or USB mouse must be connected before the initial power-up cycle. If connected after the unit is powered, the TPI/4 must then have power cycled so that it can detect the newly connected mouse. This detection is most useful when using a CRT monitor.

The computer views the TPI/4 and RGB card combo as an adapter connected to a USB mouse device. This method only allows for mouse control of the computer (as seen in FIG. 13).

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

grounded bolt attached to the rear of TPI/4 unit

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

3. Connect either a PS/2 or USB mouse to the rear of the TPI/4 unit (as seen in FIG. 13).

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Signal video feed from the computer to the monitor (RGB)

through the TPI/4

Type-B USB cable

between PC and TPI/4

(control is on panel pages found on the computer and displayed on non-touch monitor)

FIG. 13 Using the TP4-RGB card for mouse/keyboard pass-thru control

From USB Mouse input device

(used to control actions on computer pages routed for viewing through monitor)

Connect to CRT/monitor VGA output

4. Connect a USB cable from a rear USB connector port (on the computer) to the Type-B USB host

port input connector on the TP4-RGB card

5. Connect a HD-15 cable from the rear video port (on the computer) to the VGA/RGB 15-pin male

HD-15 RGB input connector on the TP4-RGB card.

6. Connect the monitor’s HD-15 video cable to the VGA OUTPUT port on the rear of the TPI/4.

7. Cycle power to the unit. This cycling allows the unit to detect the new configuration.

8. Code a button on the touch panel page to enable the pass-thru feature on a selected input card slot.

Refer to the ^MPS section on page 122 for the specific command parameters to enable the Mouse Pass-thru command on the RGB card. Toggling this coded panel button can enable/disable the pass-thru feature.

The TPI/4 must first be set to match the resolution of the computers’ video output resolution (page 28) and then must be adjusted to fit the available screen on the CRT monitor. There could be a case where the image being generated from the TPI/4 is slightly "off" and should be adjusted using the CRT’s on-board video adjustment buttons.

9. Setup the TPI/4 output resolution using the procedures in the Step 1: Setting the Output Resolution

on the TPI/4 section on page 28.

If the TPI/4 is turned Off and then has power re-applied (power cycling), video alignment settings done through the Video and/or RGB pages could be rest unless the adjusted values have been previously saved. Refer to the Video Adjustment Video Adjustment section on page 63 for more information.

10. Use the CRT’s video adjust buttons to align the incoming video signal to fit into the available screen

area. Initially positioning the TPI/4 incoming video can reduce any later adjustments of the video through the RGB Setup page (H-position, V-position, H-size, etc.).

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Using a Touch Panel for both Mouse and Touch Pass-Thru Control

To enable a touch response on a panel page being routed through a computer; pass-thru enabling must be done. Pass-thru control allows the TPI/4 to act as a control bridge between a computer and a touch panel. The pass-thru is enabled on the TP4-RGB card.

This touch panel control option is available only if a Video Fill has been selected (select Yes from the Windows >> Properties >> States TPD4 drop-down menu to enable). With Video Pass-Thru enabled, the panel's touch coordinates are passed from the RGB card on a TPI/4 to the connected PC as USB commands. This feature works only if the TP4-RGB card is connected directly to the PC, via the USB port on the RGB card. The touch coordinates are scaled to fit the resulting window. This allows you to "synch" the touch actions from the panel to those on the connected computer.

There is another way to allow touch pass-thru via the TPI4 RGB card instead of issuing the ^MPS (Mouse pass-thru) and ^KPS (Keyboard pass-thru) send commands. The keyboard that is connected to the rear of the TPI/4 can assist in sending different types of data by using the following keystrokes:

Ctrl+Alt+0 -> sends mouse and Keyboard data to TPI/4 Ctrl+Alt+1 -> sends mouse and Keyboard data to slot card 1 Ctrl+Alt+2 -> sends mouse and Keyboard data to slot card 2 Ctrl+Alt+3 -> sends mouse and Keyboard data to slot card 3 Ctrl+Alt+4 -> sends mouse and Keyboard data to slot card 4

Computer control can be done by routing the Mouse and touch panel input control through the TPI/4. In this scenario, the TPI/4 is virtually nonexistent as is akin to connecting the touch panel and mouse directly to the rear of the computer. The computer views the TPI/4 and RGB card combo as an adapter connected to a USB mouse device. This method allows for both mouse and touch panel input control of the computer (as seen in FIG. 14).

Signal video feed from the computer to the monitor (RGB)

through the TPI/4

Touch Input

from touch

panel

Type-B USB cable

between PC and TPI/4

(control is on panel pages found on the computer and displayed on touch panel)

FIG. 14 Using the TP4-RGB card for touch panel and mouse pass-thru control

From USB Mouse input device

(used to control actions on computer pages being viewed on touch panel)

Connect to touch panel VGA output

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

grounded bolt attached to the rear of TPI/4 unit.

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

3. Connect either a PS/2 or USB mouse to the rear of the TPI/4 unit (as seen in FIG. 13).

4. Connect a USB cable from a rear USB connector port (on the computer) to the Type-B USB host

port input connector on the TP4-RGB card

5. Connect a HD-15 cable from the rear video port (on the computer) to the VGA/RGB 15-pin male

HD-15 RGB input connector on the TP4-RGB card.

6. Connect a DB9 touch input cable from the touch panel to the DB9 TOUCH INPUT connector on

the rear of the TPI/4 unit.

7. Connect the touch panels’ HD-15 video cable to the VGA OUTPUT port on the rear of the TPI/4.

8. Cycle power to the unit. This cycling allows the unit to detect the new configuration.

9. Code a button on the touch panel page to enable the pass-thru feature on a selected input card slot.

The TPI/4 must first be set to match the resolution of the touch panels’ video output resolution (page 28), then select a Touch Driver (page 29). The video should automatically fill-in the available screen area on the touch panel. There could be a case where the image being generated from the TPI/4 is slightly "off" and should be adjusted using the panel’s on-board video adjustment buttons.

10. Setup the TPI/4 output resolution using the procedures in the Step 1: Setting the Output Resolution

on the TPI/4 section on page 28.

11. Setup the touch drivers for the connected touch panel by using the procedures in the Step 2: Setting

the Touch Drivers section on page 29.

12. If necessary, use the panel’s video adjust buttons to align the incoming video signal to fit into the

available screen area. Initially positioning the TPI/4 incoming video can reduce any later adjustments of the video through the RGB Setup page (H-position, V-position, H-size, etc.).

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AMX TOUCH PANEL INTERFACE 4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Product Information

Specifications

TPI/4 Front and Rear Components

Ethernet ports used by the TPI/4

Connecting and Using USB Input Devices

Installation

Upgrading the Memory and Compact Flash

Step 1: Removing Input Card Covers

Step 2: Removing the Outer TPI/4 Housing

Step 3: Upgrading the internal EXM memory module

Step 4: Upgrading the internal Compact Flash card

Step 5: Re-Installing the TPI/4 Outer Housing

Step 6: Re-Installing TP4 Input Cards

Removing TP4 Input Cards

Wiring Guidelines for the NXP-TPI/4

Grounding the TPI/4 Unit

Preparing captive wires

Wiring a power connection

RS232 Serial Program Port: Connections and Wiring

DB9 Port: Connections and Wiring

Using a DB9 for Touch Input Connection and Panel Control

Using a DB9 for Mouse Pass-Thru Control (Hardware Handshaking)

VGA Port: Connections and Wiring

Using the VGA OUT HD-15 high-density connector

ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring

Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections/Wiring

Hooking-up the TPI/4 Rear Cable Connections

Using the TP4-RGB card for Pass-Thru Control

Using a CRT (Non-Touch Panel) for Mouse Pass-Thru Control

Using a Touch Panel for both Mouse and Touch Pass-Thru Control