AMX TPI-PRO-2, TPI-PRO-4 User Manual

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Operation/Reference Guide

TPI-PRO

Total Presentation Interface - Pro Edition

TPI-PRO-4 TPI-PRO-2

Touch Panel Interface

Last Revised: 11/12/2008

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Table of Contents

Overview ............................................................................................................1

TPI-PRO-4 Front and Rear Components ................................................................... 2

TPI-PRO-2 Front and Rear Components ................................................................... 2

TPI-PRO Specifications.............................................................................................. 3

Installation ..........................................................................................................7

Overview .................................................................................................................. 7

Mounting the TPI-PRO into an 19" Equipment Rack ....................................................... 7

Ventilation....................................................................................................................... 8

Wiring and Device Connections ........................................................................11

Overview ................................................................................................................ 11

System Diagrams .................................................................................................... 12

Example 1 (TOUCH INPUT) ........................................................................................... 12

Example 2 (Mouse Pass-Thru Control)........................................................................... 13

Example 3 (Using a Touch Panel for Mouse / Touch Pass-Thru Control)........................ 15

Connector Details and Pinout Configurations......................................................... 17

VIDEO/VGA INPUT Connectors..................................................................................... 17

VGA OUTPUT (HD-15) Connectors................................................................................ 17

SOURCE KEYBOARD/MOUSE (USB-Type B) Ports........................................................ 20

Notes on USB Device Connections................................................................................ 20

TOUCH INPUT (DB9) Port ............................................................................................. 21

ETHERNET (RJ-45) Port................................................................................................. 22

Power (2-Pin Captive Wire) Connector.......................................................................... 23

TPI-PRO and Panel Interface Setup ..................................................................25

TPI-PRO Startup Routine and Initial Panel Response .............................................. 25

Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI-PRO....................................................... 26

Setting the Touch Drivers ....................................................................................... 27

Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a USB Input ............................................................ 28

Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a Serial Touch Panel ............................................... 28

Configuring Communication .............................................................................31

Setting up the TPI-PRO Device Number ................................................................. 31

Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection.............................................................. 33

Step 1: Configuring the Panel’s IP Settings ............................................................ 33

IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet................................. 33

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet ............................. 33

Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting............................................ 34

Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type................................................ 34

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Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode ............ 35

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode ......... 36

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode........... 37

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet

IP Address - NDP (UDP) Mode ................................................................................... 37

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet

IP Address - URL (UDP) Mode .................................................................................... 38

Using G4 Web Control® to Interact with a G4 Panel.............................................. 38

Using your NetLinx Master to Control the Unit ...................................................... 40

Upgrading TPI-PRO Firmware ...........................................................................43

Upgrading the TPI-PRO Firmware through an IP Address ...................................... 43

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication through an IP address......................... 43

Step 2: Prepare the TPI-PRO for communication via an IP address............................... 45

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the TPI-PRO firmware via an IP address............................ 45

Firmware Pages and Descriptions ....................................................................47

Setup Navigation Buttons ....................................................................................... 47

Setup Page ............................................................................................................. 48

Project Information Page............................................................................................... 50

Panel Information Page................................................................................................. 51

Time & Date Setting Page............................................................................................. 52

Audio Settings............................................................................................................... 53

Supported sampling rates for WAV............................................................................... 54

Protected Setup Page ................................................................................................... 54

Video Settings Page...................................................................................................... 54

Video Settings - RGB Adjustment Page......................................................................... 56

Adjusting the Incoming Image on the Video Adjustment Page..................................... 57

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons ...................................................................... 58

Protected Setup Page............................................................................................. 59

G4 Web Control Page ................................................................................................... 61

Password Setup Page.................................................................................................... 63

Calibration Page............................................................................................................ 63

System Settings Page.................................................................................................... 64

Cache Page ................................................................................................................... 66

Setting the image cache................................................................................................ 68

Clearing the image cache .............................................................................................. 68

Checking image cache status ........................................................................................ 68

Panel Logs Page ............................................................................................................ 68

Checking the Panel Connection Logs ............................................................................ 69

Refreshing the Panel Connections Log.......................................................................... 69

Clearing the Panel Connections Log.............................................................................. 69

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Panel Statistics Page ..................................................................................................... 70

Checking the Panel Statistics ........................................................................................ 71

Refreshing the Panel Statistics ...................................................................................... 71

Clearing the Panel Statistics.......................................................................................... 71

Connection Utility Page ................................................................................................ 72

Using the Connection Utility ......................................................................................... 73

Programming ....................................................................................................75

Button Assignments ............................................................................................... 75

Page Commands ..................................................................................................... 75

Programming Numbers........................................................................................... 81

RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors .................................................................. 81

Font styles and ID numbers........................................................................................... 83

Border styles ................................................................................................................. 84

"^" Button Commands ........................................................................................... 86

Text Effect Names ................................................................................................ 106

Button Query Commands ..................................................................................... 107

Panel Runtime Operations .................................................................................... 116

Input Commands................................................................................................... 120

Embedded Codes ................................................................................................. 121

Panel Setup Commands ........................................................................................ 122

Dynamic Image Commands................................................................................... 124

Listboxes............................................................................................................... 126

List Box Commands..................................................................................................... 127

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................133

Appendix ........................................................................................................135

Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 135

Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 136

Input Mask Character Types........................................................................................ 136

Input Mask Ranges...................................................................................................... 137

Input Mask Next Field Characters............................................................................... 137

Input Mask Operations................................................................................................ 137

Input Mask Literals...................................................................................................... 138

Input Mask Output Examples...................................................................................... 138

URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 139

Special Escape Sequences........................................................................................... 139

List of Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates.................................................. 140

List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers

Tested with the TPI-PRO.................................................................................... 140

TakeNote™........................................................................................................... 140

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Total Presentation Interface - Pro Edition

Overview

The TPI-PRO Total Presentation Interface - Pro Edition serves as a video switcher that allows users to incorporate large-scale touch-screen technology from a variety of manufacturers into an AMX NetLinx controlled system.

With the TPI-PRO, multiple video and RGB sources can be simultaneously delivered to a display, then controlled and managed via a connected touch monitor or through send commands on the NetLinx Controller. The combined image can be output in real time to video displays and projectors.

The TPI-PRO receives control and touch point information from a variety of pointing devices (i.e. touch screen, mouse, or keyboard), and connects to the control system via Ethernet.

The TPI-PRO is available in two versions:

Overview

 The TPI-PRO-4 (FG2275-104) supports up to four inputs.

FIG. 1 TPI-PRO-4

 The TPI-PRO-2 (FG2275-102) supports up to two inputs.

FIG. 2 TPI-PRO-2

Both TPI-PROs support high resolution inputs/outputs:

 Inputs (2 or 4): Composite, VGA (up to 1920x1200), Component (up to 1080p). Inputs can

be scaled to fit into independent windows or viewed full-screen.

 Outputs (2): VGA up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) 60 Hz.

Basic features of both include:

 Up to 4 video or RGB windows can be simultaneously displayed and controlled

 USB (wired and wireless) mouse pass-through allows the presenter to view and control up to

four computers from one display

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TPI-PRO-4 Front and Rear Components

Input 1-4 LEDs

Button - TOUCH

Button - CALIBRATE

Button - SETUP

4 USB (Type-B)

Source Interface

ports

Power switch/LED

2 USB (Type-A)

Host Interface ports

(Configuration) port

VIDEO/VGA

Inputs 1-4

FIG. 3 TPI-PRO-4

Status LED

Button - RESOLUTION

Serial

VGA Outputs 1-2

TPI-PRO-2 Front and Rear Components

Status LED

Input 1-2 LEDs

RS-232 Touch Input port

Ethernet port (RJ-45)

2 USB

(Type-A)

ports

Power Connector

(Front)

(Rear)

Stereo

Output

(Front)

Power switch/LED

2 USB (Type-A)

Host Interface ports

(Configuration) port

VIDEO/VGA

Inputs 1-2

FIG. 4 TPI-PRO-2

Serial

VGA Outputs 1-2

Button - RESOLUTION

Button - TOUCH

Button - CALIBRATE

Button - SETUP

2 USB (Type-B)

Source Interface

ports

RS-232 Touch Input port

Ethernet port (RJ-45)

2 USB

(Type-A)

ports Output

Power Connector

(Rear)

Stereo

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TPI-PRO Specifications

The following table lists the specifications for the TPI-PRO-4 and TPI-PRO-2. Note that the primary difference between the TPI-PRO-4 and TPI-PRO-2 is in the number of inputs. In terms of functionality and specifications, they are otherwise identical. Therefore, the specifications listed below apply to both versions, unless specifically noted.

TPI-PRO Specifications

Power Requirements: • Constant current draw: 2.6 A @ 12 VDC

Memory: • 256 MB SDRAM

Supported Video Resolutions:

Supported Audio Sample Rates:

Front Panel Components:

Power switch/LED Toggles the unit off and on.

USB Type-A Host ports 2 USB ports that can be used for a keyboard, mouse, external storage unit, or

Serial (Programming) port DB9 connector (male) connects to a DB9 serial port on a PC, for serial

Status LED • Constant ON: No communication with the NetLinx Master

• The PSN6.5 Power Supply (FG423-40 - not included) is recommended, to accommodate all possible configurations and respective power draws.

• 256 MB disk memory

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

Input Composite Video and S-Video:

•NTSC M/J

• NTSC 4.43

• PAL B/D/I/G/H

•PAL 60

•PAL M

•PAL N

•PAL Nc

• SECAM B/D/G/K/L

Input Component Video:

• NTSC 480i, 480p

• PAL 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

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

• Light Off: Power to the unit is either not plugged in, below approximately 10VDC, above approximately 19VDC, or cross-wired.

• Constant Green: Power to the unit is within nominal voltage limits (between 10VDC and 19VDC, approximately), the unit is on, and all internal power supplies are operating normally.

• Constant Yellow: Power to the unit is within nominal voltage limits (between 10VDC and 19VDC, approximately) and the unit has been turned off by pressing the power switch for more than two seconds.

• Flashing Yellow: Power to the unit is within nominal voltage limits (between 10VDC and 19VDC, approximately), but one or more of the internal power supplies are not operating correctly. The unit needs to be serviced. Contact AMX Technical Support for further instructions.

USB-capable touch panel interface.

• USB 2.0 support is required for all USB devices.

• Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.

communication.

• Blinking: In communication with the NetLinx Master

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TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)

Input LEDs Yellow LEDs indicate a valid input signal on each source input (1-4 on the

TPI-PRO-4, 1-2 on the TPI-PRO-2).

Buttons Four white buttons provide access to the following configuration options:

• RESOLUTION: Opens a screen used to select the TPI-PRO output video signal resolution, ranging from 640 x 480@60Hz to 1920 x 1200@60Hz.

This output resolution cannot be greater than the resolution on the connected panel.

Refer to the Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI-PRO section on page 26 for more information.

• TOUCH: Opens the Protected Setup page, where you can select (from a series of touch panel drivers), and select the driver that corresponds to the touch panel connected to the TPI-PRO (via the TOUCH INPUT connector. Refer to the Setting the Touch Drivers section on page 27 for more information.

• CALIBRATE: Opens the Calibration page, displaying a series of crosshairs. These crosshairs are used to calibrate the touch device being used. Refer to the Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a USB Input section on page 28 for more information.

• SETUP: Opens the TPI-PRO firmware setup menu. Refer to the Firmware Pages and Descriptions section on page 47 for more information.

Rear Panel Components:

VIDEO/VGA Inputs HD-15 connectors, one per input source (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 1-2 on the

VGA Outputs 2 HD-15 connectors:

Source TOUCH, KEYBOARD/MOUSE USB ports

Host USB Touch Monitor KEYBOARD/MOUSE USB ports

ETHERNET 10/100 port RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps communication communicates with the

TOUCH INPUT port RS-232 (DB9) 9-pin serial port provides connectivity to a pointer device (i.e.

AUDIO OUT connector 3.5mm mini-jack provides stereo output - for use with line-level (0.707 VRMS)

Power connector 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector.

TPI-PRO-2).

Each connector supports VGA graphics, S-video, composite video, and component video.

• 1 connector for the touch-panel control display which displays the video feeds, G4 graphics, external windowed video/graphics inputs, and annotation graphics (G4 graphics can be turned off under program control).

• 1 connector for the public-view non-touch monitor which displays only the video feeds, G4 graphics, external windowed video/graphics inputs, and annotation graphics (G4 graphics can be turned off under program control).

Each output can send a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200@60 Hz.

Note: Both output uses the same resolution settings.

2 or 4 USB Type-B device ports, one per source computer—for source USB Touch Monitor, mouse/keyboard control (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 1-2 on the TPI-PRO-2).

• USB 2.0 support is required for all USB devices.

• Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.

2 USB Type-A ports that can be used for a keyboard, mouse, external storage unit, or USB-capable touch panel interface.

• USB 2.0 support is required for all USB devices.

• Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.

NetLinx Master (via ICSP protocol over Ethernet).

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

• This communication is reflected via the front ICSP LED.

touch screen) that requires a serial connection.

non-amplified stereo output only.

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TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)

Serial Touch Drivers: For an updated list of available serial touch input drivers that are selectable by

using the TOUCH button on the front panel of the TPI-PRO, visit www.amx.com. Refer to the Rates section on page 140 for a more detailed list of Touch Monitors that have been tested with the TPI-Pro.

USB Drivers: USB Touch drivers are automatically loaded when the USB Touch Monitor is

detected. Refer to www.amx.com for latest list of supported USB touch drivers.

Button Assignments: Button assignments can be modified in TPD4 (not on the TPI-PROs.)

• 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

Communication/ Programming:

Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish

Operating/Storage Environment:

Dimensions (HWD): • 2.24" x 17.00" x 10.27"

Weight: 8.25 lbs (3.74 kg)

Certifications: • FCC (Class B)

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

Master communication and programming is available via an Ethernet connection. Refer to the Typ e section on page 34 for more information.

There are several methods of TPI-PRO communication and programming available:

• DHCP - Refer to the IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet section on page 33 for more information.

• Static IP - Refer to the IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet section on page 33 for more information.

• URL - Refer to the Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL Mode section on page 35 for more information.

• Listen - Refer to the Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Listen Mode section on page 36 for more information.

• Auto - Refer to the Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode section on page 37 for more information.

• NPD (UPD - Refer to the Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - NDP (UDP) Mode section on page 37 for more information.

• URL (UPD) - Refer to the Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL (UDP) Mode section on page 38 for more information.

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

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

• Storage Temperature: -10° C (14° F) to 70° C (158° F)

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

• 5.69 cm x 43.18 cm x 26.09 cm

•CE

• IEC60950

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

• Rack Ear brackets for shelf, wall, and under-table mounting (60-0900-03)

• TPI-PRO Quick Start Guide (93-2275-101)

• NXA-USBTN, TakeNote USB Computer Control Stick (FG070-603)

List of Available Pixel Display and Refresh

Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection

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TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)

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

• CC-HD15M-HD15M – HD-15 Male to HD-15 Male, 6’ cable (FG10-2170-01)

• CC-HD15M-RCAM3 – HD-15 to 3x Male RCA connectors for component or composite sources (FG10-2170-03)

• CC-HD15M-SVIDM – HD-15 Male to S-Video Male connector, 6’ cable (FG10-2170-04)

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Overview

The TPI-PRO comes included with rack ears that can be rotated 90° in any direction to accommodate several different mounting options, including tabletop, under/over the table, and vertical wall mounting. Rotate the mounting brackets to mount the TPI-PRO on top of a flat surface, under-table, or vertically.

Mounting the TPI-PRO into an 19" Equipment Rack

The TPI-PRO occupies one rack unit in a standard 19" equipment rack. The included mounting brackets can be rotated 90° in any direction to accommodate several different mounting options, including tabletop, under/over the table, and vertical wall mounting.

The following steps apply to all of these mounting options.

1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.

2. Position and install the mounting brackets, as shown in FIG. 5, using the supplied mounting screws.

The mounting brackets can be rotated to accommodate your mounting needs.

Mounting screws (2 per side)

Installation

Mounting holes (2 per side)

Mounting Bracket

(front)

Mounting Bracket

FIG. 5 Rack-Mounting the TPI-PRO

Mounting holes (2 per side)

Mounting screws (2 per side)

3. Connect any applicable wires to the TPI-PRO. Refer to the Wiring and Device Connections section

on page 11 for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.

Connect the unit only to a properly-rated supply circuit.

DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the TPI-PRO when it is rack mounted, as this will place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.

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Ventilation

ALWAYS ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated.

The maximum operating ambient temperature is 40°C.

Sufficient airflow must be achieved (by convection or forced-air cooling) to satisfy the ventilation requirements of all the items of equipment installed within the rack.

Never restrict the airflow through the device’s fan or vents. When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise, hazardous conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution. Reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.

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Wiring and Device Connections

Overview

Most device connections are made via the ports on the rear panel of the TPI-PRO (FIG. 6).

Wiring and Device Connections

VIDEO/VGA INPUTS - These HD-15 connectors accept source video from up to four Source devices. Connect to the output ports on the Source devices with the appropriate cable according to the source signal type.

VGA OUTPUTS - These HD-15 connectors distribute TPI-PRO video to up to two display devices. Connect to the HD-15 Input ports on the display devices.

Note that the rear panel connectors on both versions of the TPI-PRO are identical, with the exception of the number of HD-15 inputs for VIDEO/VGA (four on the TPI-PRO-4, two on the TPI-PRO-2), and SOURCE KEYBOARD/MOUSE USB ports (four on the TPI-PRO-4, two on the TPI-PRO-2).

FIG. 6 TPI-PRO-4 - rear panel connectors

SOURCE TOUCH/KEYBOARD/ MOUSE USB Ports - These Type-B

USB ports provide touch, keyboard, and mouse control from up to four PCs. Connect to source PC that corresponds to the corresponding source VIDEO/VGA connector.

USB Ports - These Type-A ports are used for USB Touch Monitor, keyboard, and mouse connections.

For detailed descriptions of the rear panel connectors, refer to the Connector Details and Pinout Configurations section on page 17.

The only connectors on the front panel are two USB (Type A) ports, which allow the TPI-PRO to connect an input device like a USB touch monitor, mouse, or keyboard, and a RS-232 SERIAL (Configuration) port (

FIG. 7).

USB Ports (Type A) SERIAL Configuration Port (DB-9)

Note that the front panel connectors on both versions of the TPI-PRO are identical.

FIG. 7 TPI-PRO-4 - front panel connectors

See the Programming section on page 75 for a detailed description of the front panel RS-232 SERIAL port and a listing of supported NetLinx Send_Commands

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System Diagrams

The following System Diagrams illustrate the most common applications for the TPI-PRO. For detailed pinout descriptions for each connector on the TPI-PRO, refer to the Configurations section on page 17.

Example 1 (TOUCH INPUT)

The example below displays a typical installation using a touch panel to display output from a video source (in this case, a PC.)

Signal video feed from the computer to the touch panel through the TPI-PRO.

Connector Details and Pinout

NetLinx Master

Ethernet

USB-compatible touch panel connected to Type-A USB port.

Connect VGA Output to touch panel

FIG. 8 System Installation Example 1 (TOUCH INPUT)

Serial touch input from serial touch panel.

Touch Panel

Follow these steps to configure the TPI-PRO for touch panel input:

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

2. Disconnect any incoming power connector from the rear of the TPI-PRO.

3. If connecting a serial touch monitor, attach the DB9 touch panel cable (male) to the 9-pin TOUCH

INPUT connector (male) on the rear of the TPI-PRO. Refer to the

TOUCH INPUT (DB9)

Port section on page 21 for a description of the TOUCH INPUT connector pinouts. If connecting a

USB touch monitor, attach the cable to the USB Type A port. Touch panels can connect to either the TOUCH INPUT connector or one of the Type-A USB ports, depending on the compatibility of the touch panel.

4. Connect the touch panel’s HD-15 video cable to one of the VGA OUTPUT port on the rear of the

TPI-PRO.

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

male HD-15 input connectors on the rear of the TPI-PRO unit.

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6. Cycle power the unit. Cycle powering the unit allows it to detect the new configuration.

Example 2 (Mouse Pass-Thru Control)

The example below displays a typical installation for using a touch panel for mouse pass-thru control.

Signal video feed from the computer to the monitor through the TPI-PRO.

Connect VGA Output to CRT Monitor

CRT Monitor

FIG. 9 System Installation Example 2 (Mouse Pass-Thru Control)

Type-B USB cable between PC and TPI-PRO (control is on panel pages on the computer and displayed on the monitor)

From USB Mouse/ keyboard input device (controls actions on computer pages

routed for viewing through monitor)

Ethernet

NetLinx Master

To enable a touch response on a panel page routed through a computer, you must enable pass-thru control. Pass-thru control enables the TPI-PRO to act as a control bridge between a computer and a monitor (typically with no touch features, such as a CRT computer monitor.)

If you experience problems introducing new devices, you can install the drivers on a remote PC according to manufacturer suggestions with the device connected directly to the remote PC.

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The two USB connectors on the rear of the TPI-PRO are used to provide signals from a keyboard and/or mouse. The Type-B USB connection on the TPI-PRO is used for communication between the TPI-PRO and the computer.

Using a USB hub may cause functionality issues with all USB ports on the TPI-PRO. AMX recommends you do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO. USB 2.0 support is required for all USB devices. Removing and reconnecting USB devices from the TPI-PRO front panel may result in a loss of connectivity. If this occurs, resetting the unit will allow the devices to re-establish connectivity. When disconnecting a USB device, please wait 5-10 seconds before reconnecting or connecting a new device to allow the TPI-PRO to recognize that the first device is disconnected. If connectivity is lost, reset the TPI-PRO to allow re-establishment of the connection.

Pass-thru must be enabled when using control devices that are connected to the USB connectors on the rear of the TPI-PRO unit.

You can control a computer by routing the Mouse control through the TPI-PRO and displaying the results on a CRT or non-touch enabled panel. In this scenario, the TPI-PRO is virtually non-existent as it is akin to connecting the monitor and mouse directly to the rear of the computer.

The computer views the TPI-PRO as an adapter connected to a USB mouse device (as seen in FIG. 9).

Follow these steps to configure the TPI-PRO for mouse pass-thru control:

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

2. Disconnect any incoming power connector from the rear of the TPI-PRO.

3. Connect a USB mouse to one of the Type-A USB ports on the TPI-PRO unit.

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

device port input connectors on the rear of the TPI-PRO unit

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

HD-15 input connector on the rear of the TPI-PRO unit that corresponds to the Type-B USB port to which you connected the USB cable in step 4.

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

TPI-PRO.

7. Cycle power the unit. Cycle powering the unit allows it to detect the new configuration.

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

Refer to the command. Toggling this coded panel button can enable/disable the pass-thru feature.

You first must set the TPI-PRO to match the resolution of the computer’s video output resolution, and then you must adjust the TPI-PRO to fit the available screen on the CRT monitor. It is possible the image generated from the TPI-PRO could be slightly "off", in which case you should adjust the image using the CRT’s on-board video adjustment buttons.

^PPS section on page 120 for the specific command parameters to enable the pass-thru

9. Setup the TPI-PRO output resolution using the procedures in the Setting the Output Resolution on

the TPI-PRO section on page 26.

If the TPI-PRO is turned off and then has power re-applied (power cycling), video alignment settings established through the Video and/or RGB pages could be reset unless the adjusted values have been previously saved. Refer to the Page section on page 54 for more information.

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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-PRO incoming video can reduce any later adjustments of the video through the RGB Setup page (H-position, V-position, H-size, etc.)

Example 3 (Using a Touch Panel for Mouse / Touch Pass-Thru Control)

The example below displays a typical installation for using a touch panel for mouse and touch pass-thru control.

Signal video feed from the computer to the touch panel through the TPI-PRO.

NetLinx Master

Ethernet

Type-B USB cable between PC and TPI-PRO (control is on panel pages on the computer and displayed on the touch panel)

Connect VGA Output to touch panel

From USB Mouse input device (controls actions on computer pages routed for viewing through touch panel)

Touch Input from touch panel. Can be either serial or USB. USB-compatible touch panels connect to Type-A USB port.

Touch Panel

FIG. 10 System Installation Example 3 (Using a Touch Panel for Mouse / Touch Pass-Thru Control)

To enable a touch response on a panel page being routed through a computer, you must establish pass-thru enabling. Pass-thru control allows the TPI-PRO to act as a control bridge between a computer and a touch panel.

The touch panel control option is available by either selecting a Video Fill (select Ye s from the Windows >> Properties >> States TPD4 drop-down menu to enable the option) or by enabling pass through via the ^PPS command. With Video Pass-Thru enabled, the panel's touch coordinates are passed as USB commands from the HD-15 connector on a TPI-PRO to the connected PC. This feature works only if the HD-15 connector is connected directly to the PC via the HD-15 port on the rear of the TPI-PRO. 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.

Computer control can be established by routing the Mouse and touch panel input control through the TPI-PRO. In this scenario, the TPI-PRO is virtually non-existent and is akin to connecting the touch panel and mouse directly to the rear of the computer. The computer views the TPI-PRO and the HD-15 and USB connectors 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. 10).

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Follow these steps to configure the TPI-PRO to use a touch panel for touch and mouse pass-thru control:

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

2. Disconnect any incoming power connector from the rear of the TPI-PRO.

3. Connect a USB mouse to the TPI-PRO unit.

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

port input connector on the rear of the TPI-PRO

5. Connect a HD-15 cable from the rear video port (on the computer) to one of the HD-15 source input

connectors on the rear of the TPI-PRO.

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

the rear of the TPI-PRO unit, or connect the cable from a USB touch monitor to the USB Type-A port on the TPI-PRO unit. Touch panels can connect to either the TOUCH INPUT connector or one of the Type-A USB ports, depending on the compatibility of the touch panel.

7. Connect the touch panel’s HD-15 video cable to one of the VGA OUTPUT ports on the rear of the

TPI-PRO.

8. Cycle power the unit. Cycling the unit allows it 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.

Refer to the Pass-thru command on the TPI-PRO. Toggling this coded panel button can enable/disable the pass-thru feature.

You must set the TPI-PRO to match the resolution of the touch panel’s video output resolution, then select a touch driver. The video should automatically fill-in the available screen area on the touch panel. It is possible the image generated from the TPI-PRO could be slightly "off", in which case you should adjust the image using the CRT’s on-board video adjustment buttons.

^PPS section on page 120 for the specific command parameters to enable the Mouse

10. Setup the TPI-PRO output resolution using the procedures in the Setting the Output Resolution on

the TPI-PRO section on page 26.

Video Settings

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

Touch Drivers section on page 27.

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-PRO 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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Connector Details and Pinout Configurations

The following sections describe in detail each of the connectors on the the TPI-PRO:

VIDEO/VGA INPUT Connectors

FIG. 11 VIDEO/VGA INPUT Connectors

The Video/VGA Input connectors are used for source input devices (4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 2 on the TPI-PRO-2). Each connector supports VGA graphics, S-video, composite video, and component video. The TPI-PRO routes the video from the connected input devices to any connected output devices.

VGA OUTPUT (HD-15) Connectors

FIG. 12 VGA Output Connectors

Each TPI-PRO has two VGA Output connectors. You can 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-PRO. The output devices display video from source input devices routing through the TPI-PRO.

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The following tables list the VGA OUT HD-15 connector pinouts.

VGA OUT HD-15 Connector Pinouts

Pin Signal Function

1 Red Red signals

2 Green Green signals

3 Blue Blue signals

4 Sense 2 Monitor ID bit 2

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 Sense 0 Monitor ID bit 0

12 Sense 1 Monitor ID bit 1

13 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization signal

14 VSYNC Vertical synchronization signal

15 Sense 3 Monitor ID bit 3

VGA HD-15 (male)

connector

The following table lists the pinout configuration for HD-15 connector to S-Video connectors:

VGA IN to S-Video Pinouts

VGA Pin VGA Signal S-Video Signal S-Video Connector Pin

1 Red

2 Green Luminance (Y) 3

3 Blue Chrominance (C) 4

4 Sense 2

5 GND

6 RAGND

7 GAGND Luminance (Y)- Return 1

8 BAGND Chrominance (C) - Return 2

9 N/A

10 SAGND

11 Sense 0

12 Sense 1

13 HSYNC

14 VSYNC

15 Sense 3

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The following table lists the pinout configuration for HD-15 connector to Component (RGB) connectors:

VGA IN to Component (RGB) Pinouts

VGA Pin VGA Signal Component Signal Red RCA Green RCA Blue RCA

1 Red Pr signal center pin

2 Green Y signal center pin

3 Blue Pb signal center pin

4 Sense 2

5 GND

6 RAGND Pr - Return shield

7 GAGND Y - Return shield

8 BAGND Pb - Return shield

9 N/A

10 SAGND

11 Sense 0

12 Sense 1

13 HSYNC

14 VSYNC

15 Sense 3

The following table lists the pinout configuration for HD-15 connector to Composite (BNC) connectors:

VGA IN to Composite Pinouts

VGA

10 SAGND VSync Return shield

11 Sense 0

12 Sense 1

13 HSYNC HSync Signal center pin

14 VSYNC VSync Signal center pin

15 Sense 3

VGA

Signal

1 Red Red Signal center pin

2 Green Green Signal center pin

3 Blue Blue Signal center pin

4 Sense 2

5 GND HSync Return shield

6 RAGND Red Return shield

7 GAGND Green Return shield

8 BAGND Blue Return shield

9 N/A

Composite

Signal

Red BNC Green BNC Blue Coax Black BNC Grey Coax

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SOURCE KEYBOARD/MOUSE (USB-Type B) Ports

FIG. 13 SOURCE KEYBOARD/MOUSE (USB-Type B) Ports

You can connect up to four USB Type-B Host PC connections for TOUCH, Mouse and Keyboard pass-through to the PC (two on the TPI-PRO-2, four on the TPI-PRO-4) via the SOURCE KEYBOARD/ MOUSE USB connectors.

If you experience problems introducing new devices, you can install the drivers on a remote PC according to manufacturer suggestions with the device connected directly to the remote PC.

To connect a host touch monitor, mouse, or keyboard to the TPI-PRO, insert the host PC USB connectors into the appropriate USB Type-B connector on the TPI-PRO.

Notes on USB Device Connections

USB-connected input devices are detected and recognized by the unit upon connection. Removing and reconnecting USB devices from the TPI-PRO may result in a loss of connectivity. If this occurs, resetting the unit will allow the devices to re-establish connectivity.

 When disconnecting a USB device, wait 5-10 seconds before reconnecting or connecting a

 Using a USB hub may cause functionality issues with all USB ports on the TPI-PRO.

 USB 2.0 support is required for all USB devices.

new device to allow the TPI-PRO to recognize that the first device is disconnected. If connectivity is lost, reset the TPI-PRO to allow re-establishment of the connection.

Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.

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TOUCH INPUT (DB9) Port

FIG. 14 TOUCH INPUT (DB9) Port

The RS-232 (DB9) 9-pin serial port provides connectivity to a pointer device (i.e. touch screen) that requires a serial connection.

The following table lists the 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 TPI-PRO from touch device

5 4

3 2 1

Male

9 8

7 6

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ETHERNET (RJ-45) Port

FIG. 15 ETHERNET (RJ-45) Port

The RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps communication communicates with the NetLinx Master (via ICSP protocol over Ethernet). The Ethernet port automatically negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), and whether to use half duplex or full duplex mode. This communication is reflected via the front ICSP LED.

FIG. 16 describes the blink activity for the ETHERNET 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector and cable.

A - Activity LED (yellow)

lights when receiving or

transmitting Ethernet

data packets

FIG. 16 ETHERNET connector / LEDs

A L

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

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

FIG. 17 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the ETHERNET RJ-45 connector and cable.

FIG. 17 RJ-45 wiring diagram

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Power (2-Pin Captive Wire) Connector

FIG. 18 Power (2-Pin Captive Wire) Connector

The TPI-PRO requires a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the TPI-PRO 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-PRO 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.

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. 19).

PWR +

GND -

To the TPI-PRO

FIG. 19 NetLinx power connector wiring diagram

Power Supply

Never pre-tin wires for compression-type connections.

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

2. 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.

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

the threads and damage the connector.

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

supply.

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The information contained within this section refers to the procedures necessary to set up the TPI-PRO resolution, assign a touch driver, and calibrate the driver for use with a connected touch panel.

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware. Verify you are using the latest TPI-PRO firmware. Verify the NetLinx Studio program you are using is version 2.4 or higher. Verify the TPDesign4 program you are using is version 2.8 or higher.

The TPI-PRO has been factory setup with specific touch panel pages. The first splash screen that appears indicates the TPI-PRO is receiving power, loading firmware, and preparing to display the default touch panel page. When the panel is ready, the AMX Splash Screen is replaced by the Initial Panel Setup page.

TPI-PRO Startup Routine and Initial Panel Response

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

2. Verify the rear connections are secure and active. Refer to the Wiring and Device

Connections section on page 11for more detailed cable connector information.

3. Connect the terminal-end of the PSN into an outlet to begin powering-up the unit and initializing the

startup routine.

4. After the startup routine, the connected touch panel displays one of two possible screens:

 If the resolution of the TPI-PRO matches the supported resolution of the panel, continue by

setting the touch drivers associated with the LCD (if any). Refer to the Drivers section on page 27.

 If the TPI-PRO output resolution does not match the resolution of the connected panel, an

OUT OF RANGE message appears, and you must use the following steps to adjust the output resolution of the TPI-PRO to match the panel.

This feature is monitor dependant and the range message is generated by the monitor (not by the TPI-PRO). Some monitors do not display a message, but instead appear blank.

Setting the Touch

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To correct the problem of an OUT OF RANGE message, the TPI-PRO output resolution must be set to match the same output pixel resolution and refresh rate set on the connected panel/monitor.

The default TPI-PRO output resolution is 1280 x 1024@60Hz. Use the front panel RESOLUTION button to alter the outgoing resolution (for a maximum of 1920 x 1200@60 Hz).

1. Press the RESOLUTION button on the front panel. This single press opens the Resolution Setup

FIG. 20).

page (

Previously saved output resolution

Currently selected output resolution

FIG. 20 Resolution Setup page (showing comparative resolutions)

Setting the resolution begins by displaying a comparison of the current/original output resolution of the TPI-PRO (on one line) and then displaying the first selectable display resolution and refresh rate (on the next line). The selection process originates at a 1280x1024@60Hz display option and with every consecutive single push of the RESOLUTION button, the TPI-PRO resolution increases to a maximum output of 1920x1200@60Hz.

2. Firmly press the RESOLUTION button again to cycle through the available resolution settings.

Every consecutive button push cycles the output resolution to the next highest available setting. A double-push of the RESOLUTION button adjusts the resolution to previous setting. For a listing

of available pixel display and refresh rates, see the

List of Available Pixel Display and Refresh

Rates section on page 140.

If your panel does not match the initial TPI-PRO output resolution, you must perform these manual setting procedures to "sync-up" both device settings.

Once your resolution is selected, you can use the outer screen area lines on the Resolution Setup page to adjust your CRT monitor’s visible screen area. This could involve using the monitor’s video control to stretch and move the incoming video so that the borders follow the edges of the screen without disappearing. There are normally 60 seconds before the resolution times-out, but you can press the front panel Resolution button to continue.

3. After choosing the desired resolution, use the monitor’s video controls to stretch and move the

incoming video so the borders of the desired resolution pattern follow the edges of the screen without disappearing. There are normally 60 seconds before the resolution times-out, but you can press the front panel RESOLUTION button again to return to the previous resolution pattern and continue setting-up the monitor.

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4. Press and hold-down firmly the RESOLUTION button to save the resolution setting. A message

stating: "Please wait, loading new resolution..." appears to indicate the new resolution being is saved. The Resolution Setup page then displays and exits the resolution setup process. There is then

some shifting of the defaulted Main page (which was developed for a 1280 x 1024 resolution).

5. Press the front panel TOUCH button to proceed with setting the Touch Drivers (see the Setting the

Touch Drivers section on page 27).

You set the touch drivers when you connect the TPI-PRO to a touch panel. If you are using a CRT monitor, set the touch drivers to NullTouch.

Setting the Touch Drivers

This step only applies to serial touch montors. USB monitors are automatically detected. After matching the resolution between the TPI-PRO and panel/monitor, the next step is to select the necessary touch drivers from the available series provided through the TPI-PRO.

1. Press the TOUCH button on the front panel of the TPI-PRO to set the touch driver and open the

on-screen Panel Information page (

FIG. 21). The default Touch Input Driver is EloTouch®.

Select Nulltouch when using a CRT or other non-touch monitor.

FIG. 21 Panel Information page

2. Press the front panel TOUCH button to cycle through a series of available touch input drivers. For a

list of current compatible touch drivers, visit www.amx.com.

Verify that the selected touch driver matches the connected touch panel or monitor. Refer to the List of Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates section on page 140 for a comprehensive list of Touch Monitors that have been tested with the TPI-PRO.

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Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a USB Input

1. Connect a USB cable from a touch panel to one of the Type-A USB ports on the front or back of the

TPI-PRO.

2. Reboot the TPI-PRO by pressing the power button on the unit so the unit can detect the new

hardware.

3. Press the CALIBRATE button on the front panel. This process opens a calibration page that uses a

series of crosshair coordinate intersections to calibrate the touch panel (using the newly selected touch driver).

If the wrong touch driver is selected prior to the calibration process, press any front-panel button to exit the calibration process and re-select another touch driver. If you are using a CRT monitor, DO NOT PRESS THE CALIBRATE BUTTON. Refer to

Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI-PRO section on page 26 for CRT

the screen adjustment procedures.

4. Press the crosshairs (on the Calibration page) to set the calibration points on the LCD.

5. After the "Calibration Successful." message appears, press anywhere to return to the Setup page. If

the calibration fails, attempt to calibrate again. If unsuccessful, call AMX Tech Support.

It is recommended that you calibrate the TPI-PRO before its initial use, after completing a firmware download, and after switching touch input drivers (and touch devices.)

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

Setup page.

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

8. Press the on-screen Reboot button to cycle power to the TPI-PRO and incorporate the new settings.

The touch monitor goes blank for a few seconds during the reboot process. You can also use a mouse to press the on-screen Reboot button.

Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a Serial Touch Panel

1. Connect a DB9 cable from a touch panel to the DB-9 touch input connector on the back of the

TPI-PRO.

2. Reboot the TPI-PRO by pressing the power button on the unit so the unit can detect the new

hardware.

3. Press the CALIBRATE button on the front panel. This process opens a calibration page that uses a

series of crosshair coordinate intersections to calibrate the touch panel (using the newly selected touch driver).

Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI-PRO section on page 26 for CRT

the screen adjustment procedures.

4. Press the crosshairs (on the Calibration page) to set the calibration points on the LCD.

5. After the "Calibration Successful." message appears, press anywhere to return to the Setup page. If

the calibration fails, return to the Protected Setup page and select another touch input driver.

It is recommended that you calibrate the TPI-PRO before its initial use, after completing a firmware download, and after switching touch input drivers (and touch devices.)

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

Setup page.

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

8. Press the on-screen Reboot button to cycle power to the TPI-PRO and incorporate the new settings.

The touch monitor goes blank for a few seconds during the reboot process. You can also use a mouse to press the on-screen Reboot button.

9. Upon start-up, press anywhere on the screen to return to the Protected Setup page and begin

defining the communication properties.

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Configuring Communication

Communication between the TPI-PRO and the NetLinx Master consists of using an Ethernet connection (DHCP or Static IP).

If you are currently using a static IP Address, continue with the IP Settings section Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet section on page 33.

Configuring Communication

Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware. Verify the NetLinx Studio program being used is version 2.4 or higher.

Setting up the TPI-PRO Device Number

1. Press the front panel SETUP button to open the Setup page.

Connection Status

Red Connection Status icon -

indicates no connection to a Master

Green Connection Status icon -

indicates active communication to a Master

Yel low Connection Status icon -

indicates an unreliable network connection

FIG. 22 Setup page

2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the 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. 23).

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

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

When using multiple TPI-PROs 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.

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FIG. 23 Protected Setup page with Keypad

7. Use the Baud Rate Up/Down arrows to cycle through the available baud rates for TPI-PRO serial

communication to the connected PC. The default is 38400.

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 manual 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 TPI-PRO.

9. Press the System Settings button (located on the Protected Setup page) to open the System Settings

FIG. 24) and begin configuring the communication settings on the TPI-PRO to match those of

page ( the target Master.

FIG. 24 System Settings page

10. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the TPI-PRO and incorporate any changes.

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Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection

It is necessary to tell the panel with which Master it should be communicating. "Pointing to a Master" is configured via the System Connection page where you configure the IP Address, System Number, and Username/Password information assigned to the target Master. Until you configure these parameters, your Connection Status icon remains red, indicating there is no current connection to a Master.

Step 1: Configuring the Panel’s IP Settings

You can only configure the connection parameters for the TPI-PRO through the System Connection page. You can configure this type of communication 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

1. 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.

3. Toggle the DHCP/Static field in the IP Settings section until the choice cycles to DHCP.

DHCP registers the unique MAC address (factory assigned) on the TPI-PRO. Once the communication setup process is complete, reserves 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 TPI-PRO is

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

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 TPI-PRO.

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet

1. 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 TPI-PRO. You must obtain this address before continuing to assign it to the TPI-Pro.

3. Toggle the DHCP/Static field in 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.

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.

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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 TPI-PRO.) Press Done when complete.

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

12. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

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

parameters for the target Master.

Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting

There are five Ethernet MODE settings used in the Master Connection section of the System Connection page. URL is the most common method. The following table describes the master connection mode options.

Master Connection Mode Options

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 TPI-PRO to "listen" for connections from the Master (using the panel IP from its URL list). In this system, the TPI-PRO acts as a "Server" (in that Clients attach to it) and the Master acts as a "Client".

AUTO is used to instruct the TPI-PRO 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.

NDP (UDP) uses multicasting to allow devices to discover each other. The devices must be on a network that allows multicasting and is setup so that if the device and the Master are on separate subnets, the multicasting allows them to discover each other.

URL (UDP) 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). In this case, the Master has its UDP feature enabled.

Step 3: Configuring the 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 TPI-PRO has been configured to communicate through an Ethernet cable connected from

the rear of the TPI-PRO 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 PSN power cable to the 12 VDC power connector on the rear of the

TPI-PRO unit.

If you have not yet connected power and turned on TPI-PRO, continue with steps 4 -

7. These steps allow the panel to cycle through its available ports and detect any attached connectors. Otherwise, skip to step 8.

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4. Connect the terminal end of the PSN power cable to the 12 VDC power connector on the rear of the

TPI-PRO.

5. Verify the green Ethernet LED on the rear Ethernet port on both the Master and TPI-PRO are

illuminated, indicating a proper connection.

6. Verify the green Ethernet LED on the rear Ethernet port on the Master is illuminated, indicating a

proper connection.

7. Verify the yellow LED on the rear Ethernet port on the Master is blinking, indicating

communication.

8. After the TPI-PRO powers-up, press the front panel SETUP button to continue with the setup

process by proceeding to the Setup page.

9. Select Protected Setup > System Settings located on the lower-left section of the page to open the

System Settings page (

FIG. 25).

Obtained from

NetLinx Master

FIG. 25 System Settings page

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 Mode field until the option cycles to URL. By selecting URL, the System Number field

becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls this value directly from the communicating target Master.

If the TPI-PRO 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 the Device Addressing dialog box) is correctly assigned.

2. Press the Master IP/URL field to open an on-screen keyboard, and enter the Master IP address or

URL (obtained from the Diagnostics - Networking Address dialog box in the NetLinx Studio application).

3. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Configuration page.

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

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

secured.

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

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7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

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

In this mode, you must add the TPI-PRO IP address into the URL List of the Master (using NetLinx Studio). This mode sets the TPI-PRO to "listen" for connections from the Master (using the TPI-PRO’s IP from its URL list).

1. Obtain either a Static IP for the TPI-PRO from your System Administrator or a DHCP Address

from the IP Settings of the System Connection page. 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 TPI-PRO.

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

the TPI-PRO.

3. After power-up, press the front panel SETUP button to access the Setup page.

4. Navigate to the Setup > Protected Setup > System Settings 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.

5. Press the Type field in the Master Connection section until the option cycles to Ethernet.

6. To set the connection mode, press the Mode field until the option cycles to Listen.

7. Enter a username and password in their respective fields if the target Master has been previously

secured.

8. Select the Online Tree tab from the Workspace window.

9. Select Diagnostics > URL Listing from the Main menu (FIG. 26).

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. 26 URL List dialog

10. Enter the System and Device number for the specific Master associated with your TPI-PRO, as seen

in the Online Tree tab.

11. Click Add, and enter the IP address of the TPI-PRO into the Add URL dialog box.

12. Click OK to enter your IP address and add it to the list.

13. Click Done once you are finished adding your TPI-PRO information to the list.

14. Press the on-screen Reboot button to save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

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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 TPI-PRO to search for a Master that uses the same System Number (assigned within the Master Connection section) and resides on the same Subnet as the TPI-PRO.

1. Press the Mode field until the option cycles to Auto.

2. Press the System Number field to launch an on-screen keypad, and enter the value for the system

number of the NetLinx Master. You can obtain this value from the NetLinx Studio program > OnLine Tree of the Workspace window.

3. Do not alter the IP settings on the System Connection page, as this field is not applicable to this

connection mode.

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

secured.

5. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

6. Press the front panel SETUP button to open the Setup page and confirm there is an active

connection.

The NetLinx Master and the TPI-PRO must both be on the same Subnet.

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - NDP (UDP) Mode

In this mode, you must make a connection through the Master’s web page to bind the TPI-PRO to the Master.

1. Press the ICSNET/Ethernet field in the Master Connection section until the option cycles to

Ethernet.

2. Press the Mode field until the option cycles to NDP (UDP).

3. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

4. Open a web browser on a PC that has access to the Master to which you want to connect, type the IP

address of the Master in the Address bar, and press Enter. The Master Configuration Manager page for the Master opens.

5. Click System on the Master Configuration Manager page.

6. Click Manage NetLinx on the System page.

7. Locate the TPI-PRO you want to connect to the Master, and click Bind. The Bind button is located

on the same line as the TPI-PRO. The Master refreshes and shows that the TPI-PRO is bound to it. The TPI-PRO remains bound to the Master and will connect to it whenever you reboot the TPIPRO.

If the TPI-PRO 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 the Device Addressing dialog box) is correctly assigned.

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Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL (UDP) 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 Mode field until the option cycles to URL (UDP). By selecting URL (UDP), the System

Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls this value directly from the communicating target Master.

2. Press the Master IP/URL field to open an on-screen keyboard, and enter the Master IP Address

(obtained from the Diagnostics - Networking Address dialog in the NetLinx Studio application).

3. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Configuration page.

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

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

secured.

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

7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

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 device 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 TPI-PRO firmware.

Refer to the G4 Web Control Page section on page 61 for more detailed 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 front panel SETUP button to access the Setup page.

2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the firmware 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.

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5. Press the G4 Web Control button to open the G4 Web Control page (FIG. 27).

FIG. 27 G4 Web Control page

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

7. The Network Interface Select field is read-only for the TPI-PRO and uses Wired as the default

method of communication to the web.

 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.

 The Wireless option is unavailable within TPI-PRO.

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

9. 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 TPI-PRO.

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

11. Press the Web Control Port field to open the Web Port Number keypad.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

16. Press the on-screen Reboot button to save any changes and restart the TPI-PRO.

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

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Using your NetLinx Master to Control the Unit

Refer to your particular NetLinx Master’s instruction manual for detailed information on how to download the latest firmware from www.amx.com.

Once the Master’s IP Address has been set through NetLinx Studio (version 2.4 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.

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

window.

5. You can access the Manage WebControl Connections page (FIG. 28) 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).

 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.

Compatible G4 panels

Compression options

FIG. 28 Manage WebControl Connections page (populated with compatible panels)

6. 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 unit’s pages from your computer.

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

then appears on the screen (

The G4 Web Control application is sent by the TPI-PRO 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.

FIG. 29 Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens

FIG. 29).

8. In some cases, you might get a Connection Details dialog box (FIG. 30) requesting a VNC Server

IP address. This is not the IP address of the Master, but the IP address of the target touch panel. Depending on which method of communication you are using, you can find the IP address in the IP Address field in the Wired Ethernet - System Connection > IP Settings section. If you do not see this field continue to step 9.

IP Address of touch panel

- obtained from IP Settings section of the System Connection page

FIG. 30 Connection Details dialog

9. If you setup a WebControl password 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. 29). This password

was previously entered into the Web Control Password field within the G4 Web Control page on the TPI-PRO.

11. Click OK to send the password to the TPI-PRO and begin the session. A confirmation message

appears stating "Please wait, Initial screen loading..."

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The secondary window 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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Upgrading TPI-PRO Firmware

Before beginning the Upgrade process:

 Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to your particular NetLinx Master instruction

manual for detailed setup procedures.

 Select the correct resolution, touch drivers, and calibrate the TPI-PRO. Refer to the

Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a USB Input section on page 28.

 Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.4 or higher Help file for more information on uploading

files via Ethernet.

 Configure your TPI-PRO for direct communication. Refer to the Configuring

Communication section on page 31 for more detailed information about Ethernet

communication.

The process of updating firmware involves the use of a communicating NetLinx Master. The required steps for updating firmware to a TPI-PRO 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 2.4 Help file for those procedures.

A TPI-PRO 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 a TPI-PRO which is not using a username or password field, you must first remove the Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection.

Upgrading TPI-PRO Firmware

Upgrading the TPI-PRO Firmware through an IP Address

Before beginning with this section, verify that your TPI-PRO unit is powered and connected to the NetLinx Master through either an Ethernet connection.

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication through an IP address

1. 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 an IP address using NetLinx Studio 2.4 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 NetLinx Master instruction manual to use an address.

 Note the IP address and gateway information.

2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2 (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 box (

FIG. 31).

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FIG. 31 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings

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

5. Click on the NetLinx Master option button in the Platform Selection section to indicate that you

are working with a NetLinx Master (such as the NXC-ME260/64 or NI-Series of Integrated Controllers).

6. Click on the Authentication Required option button if the Master is secured, then enter a username

and password.

7. Click on the TCP/IP option button in the Transport Connection Option section to indicate you are

connecting to the Master through an IP address.

8. Click the Edit Settings button in the Communications Settings dialog box to open the TCP/IP

Settings dialog box (

9. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click New to enter the IP information for a new IP address or

select from the list of previously entered IP addresses, and alter their properties by clicking Edit and making your changes.

10. Enter the IP address into the TCP/IP Address field. This information is obtained from either your

System Administrator or obtained from the Master.

11. Click OK when you are done adding or editing the IP address from the New/Edit TCP/IP Setting

dialog box.

12. Click OK three more times to close the open dialog boxes and save your settings.

13. Click Ye s to interrupt the current communication from the Master and apply the new settings.

14. Select To ol s > Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot the Master dialog box, then

click Reboot to reboot the Master and incorporate any changes.

15. When the dialog box replies with "Reboot of system complete", press Done.

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

default System value is one.

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

list.

List of previously saved IP addresses

FIG. 31).

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Step 2: Prepare the TPI-PRO for communication via an IP address

1. Press the Mode field until the choice cycles to 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.

2. Press the blue Master IP/URL field to open a Keyboard and enter the NetLinx Master’s IP Address

(obtained from the Diagnostics - Networking Address dialog box of the NetLinx Studio application).

3. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Configuration page.

4. Do not alter the Master Port Number value. This is the default value used by NetLinx.

5. Press the on-screen Reboot button, on the Protected Setup page, to restart the TPI-PRO and save

any changes.

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the TPI-PRO firmware via an IP address

1. 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 on the Workspace window, and select Refresh System to

detect all devices on the current system, establish a new connection to the Master, and refresh the System list with devices on the system.

3. After the Communication Verification dialog box verifies active communication between the PC

and the Master, verify the panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window

FIG. 32). The default TPI-PRO panel value is 10001.

(

Showing Master firmware version and device number

Showing current firmware version and device number of the TPI-PRO

Showing NetLinx Studio version number

FIG. 32 NetLinx Workspace window (showing connected TPI-PRO)

The TPI-PRO firmware is shown on the right of the listed unit.

4. If the firmware version is not the latest available, locate the latest firmware file from the

www.amx.com > Tech Center > Download Updates > Firmware Files > TPI-PRO section of the website.

5. Download the appropriate .kit file to your computer.

6. Verify you have downloaded the latest TPI-PRO firmware (.kit) file to a known location.

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7. Select To ol s > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu to open the

Send to NetLinx Device dialog box ( values match those values listed within the System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.

FIG. 33). Verify the TPI-PRO’s System and Device number

Selected firmware file

Device number and System number must match the values listed in the Workspace window.

FIG. 33 Select to NetLinx Device dialog box (showing TPI-PRO firmware update via IP)

Description field for selected .kit file

Firmware download status

8. Select the TPI-PRO’s .kit file from the Files section (FIG. 33).

9. Enter the Device value associated with the TPI-PRO 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 TPI-PRO to reboot after the firmware update

process is complete. The reboot of the unit 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 box (

FIG. 33).

12. Click Close after the unit reboots to return to the main program.

13. Right-click the associated System number, and select Refresh System. All project systems refresh,

a new connection to the Master is established, and the System list populates with devices on your system.

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Firmware Pages and Descriptions

This section describes each G4 firmware page and their specific functional elements. The TPI-PRO is a G4 device that utilizes specific G4 pages.

Setup Navigation Buttons

The G4 Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 34) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Setup page is currently active.

Firmware Pages and Descriptions

FIG. 34 G4 Setup Navigation Buttons

These Navigation Buttons are specific to the TPI-PRO and include the device specific elements described in the following table:

G4 Setup Navigation Button Elements

Protected Setup Press the Protected Setup button to access the Protected Setup page section

that provides access to the TPI-PRO’s Web Control, calibration features, and connection settings.

• Refer to the Protected Setup Page section on page 59 for more detailed information.

Information Press the Panel Information button to access the Panel Information page and

view device specific information such as resolution, memory, etc. (read-only).

• Refer to the Panel Information Page section on page 51 for more detailed information.

Time Press the Time Adjustment button to access the Time Adjustment page where

Audio Press the Audio Adjustment button to access the Volume page where you can

you can alter the time and date settings on the Master.

• Refer to the Time & Date Setting Page section on page 52 for more detailed information.

alter the audio parameters on the TPI-PRO.

• Refer to the Audio Settings section on page 53 for more detailed information.

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G4 Setup Navigation Button Elements (Cont.)

Video Press the Video Adjustment button to access the main video page where you

Setup Page

The page (FIG. 35) centers around the basic properties used by the touch device connected to the TPI-Pro such as: Connection Status of the TPI-PRO, Display Timeout, Inactivity Page Flip Time, and Inactivity page file information for the TPI-PRO device.

can set the video properties for incoming signal.

• The displayed page is associated to the HD-15 port being used.

• The TPI-PRO-4 can use any combination of up to four (4) source inputs. The TPI-PRO-2 can use any combination of up to two (2) source inputs.

• Refer to the Video Settings Page section on page 54 for more detailed information.

Connection Status

Red Connection Status icon -

indicates no connection to a Master

Green Connection Status icon -

indicates communication to a Master

Yel low Connection Status icon -

indicates an unreliable network connection

FIG. 35 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

default Main page.

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

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Setup Page Elements (Cont.)

Connection Status Displays whether the G4 device is communicating externally, the encryption

status of the communicating Master, what connection type is being used (Ethernet), and of which System the unit is a part.

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.

• The message displayed is ’Connected via Ethernet’.

• If no connection can be established by the TPI-PRO, 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 G4 device 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.

Display/Panel Timeout Sets the length of time the TPI-PRO can remain idle before activating the sleep

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 TPI-PRO times out. Range = 0 - 240 minutes.

• Use this button to set the timeout value to zero and disable the sleep mode.

Inactivity Page Flip Timeout

Sets the number of minutes of inactivity before the G4 device 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.

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Project Information Page

The Project Information page displays the TPDesign4 (TPD4) project file properties currently loaded on the selected TPI-PRO ( more specific information on uploading TPDesign4 files to a panel.

FIG. 36 Project Information page

The elements of the Project Information page are described in the table below:

FIG. 36). Refer to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for

Sample TPD4 Project Properties dialog box

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 TPI-PRO.

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.

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

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

project file.

the TPD4 project file.

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Panel Information Page

The Panel Information page (FIG. 37) centers around TPI-PRO properties such as resolution used, on-board memory, firmware, address/channel information, and string information.

This information is retrieved from the TPI-PRO unit

FIG. 37 Panel Information page (takes its information from the TPI-PRO device)

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 type of G4 device being used.

Firmware Version Displays the G4 firmware version being used by the G4 device.

Setup Port Displays the setup port information/value being used by the TPI-PRO.

High Port Displays the high port (port count) value for the TPI-PRO.

High Address Displays the high address (address count) value for the TPI-PRO.

High Channel Displays the high channel (channel count) value for the TPI-PRO.

High Level Displays the high level (level count) value being used by the TPI-PRO.

Serial Number Displays the specific serial number value assigned to the TPI-PRO.

Setup Pages Version Displays the type and version of the Setup pages being used by the TPI-PRO.

Touch Input Driver Displays the driver used for the touch 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 G4

Screen Rotation Displays the degree of rotation applied to the on-screen image.

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO 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.

G4 device.

• Maximum available screen width on a TPI-PRO is 1920 pixels.

G4 device.

• Maximum available screen height on a TPI-PRO is 1200 pixels.

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Panel Information Page Elements (Cont.)

Power Up Page 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 the device’s sleep mode.

File System Displays the amount of Compact Flash memory available on the TPI-PRO.

RAM Displays the available RAM (or Extended Memory module) on the TPI-PRO.

Time & Date Setting Page

The Time & Date Settings page (FIG. 38) allows you to alter or set the time and date information on the NetLinx Master. If either the time or date is modified on this page and then updated to the Master by pressing the Set Time button, all devices communicating to that target Master are updated to reflect the new information.

powered-up.

• This information is taken from the TPD4 project file.

• Most projects begin with a Main page.

FIG. 38 Time and Date Settings page (takes its information from the TPI-PRO device)

The only way to modify a TPI-PRO’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 Settings Page Elements

Back Returns you to the previously active touch panel page without saving changes.

(To save changes, use the Set Time button.)

Connection Status icon This visual display of the connection status allows the user to have a current

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

Time Date Refresh/Set This section provides you with two options:

• 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 or date modifications made on the Time and Date Setup page.

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Time & Date Setup Page Elements (Cont.)

Time Display fields These fields display the time in three formats: STANDARD, STANDARD

AM/PM, and 24 HOUR.

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

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).

The TPI-PRO does not have an on-board clock. This page both receives and sets the time/date of the NetLinx Master.

Audio Settings

The Audio Settings page (FIG. 39) (accessed by pressing the Audio button on the Setup page) allows you to adjust the master volume parameters and default panel sounds on the TPI-PRO.

FIG. 39 Volume configuration 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

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

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Master Volume This section allows you to adjust the current sound level on the unit’s internal

Default Panel Sounds Sets the unit to play either the default Button Hit sound (when you touch an

Supported sampling rates for WAV

The following is a listing of supported sampling rates associated for WAV files played on this G4 unit. Some WAV files currently played on other devices may not work on this unit. 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

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.

• The Play Test button plays a test WAV/MP3 file over the internal speakers.

active button) and/or the default Button Miss sound (when you touch a non-active button or any area outside of the active button).

Protected Setup Page

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 the

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section

on page 58 for more detailed information.

Video Settings Page

The Video Settings page (FIG. 40) sets the Video properties of the incoming video signal. You can access this page by pressing the Video button on the Setup page. This page contains four tabs across the top for each source input on the unit. If you are using a TPI-PRO-2, slots 3 and 4 appear greyed out. These source inputs are labeled at the rear of the unit. For each source input, you must manually set the Input type. The TPI-PRO does not detect the type of connection for you. You can choose from Composite, S-Video, Computer (VGA), and Component (YPrPb).

These video settings may change depending on the source input type.

Incoming video signal

When finished making your screen adjustment, click Save Settings.

FIG. 40 Video Adjustment page (showing default values)

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The elements of the Video Settings page are described in the table below:

Video 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

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

Input Allows you to cycle through a choice of available video inputs (Composite 1,

Composite 2, Composite 3, S-Video, Computer (VGA), and Component (YPrPb)).

Default = Composite 1

Status Displays whether a video-sync signal is detected.

Version Displays the firmware version currently used by the TPI-PRO.

Auto Adjust The Auto Adjust button toggles between auto detection and manual setup. It is

only valid on VGA and Component Input signals.. Default = Auto

Black & White The Black & White button toggles the Black & White display mode. It is only

valid on Composite and S-Video inputs. Default = Off

Brightness Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the brightness level of the incoming signal. This

option does not appear if you select Computer (VGA) as the input type or progressive scan component input signals.

• Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

Contrast Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the contrast level of the incoming signal. This

option does not appear if you select Computer (VGA) as the input type or progressive scan component input signals.

• Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

Saturation Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the color saturation level of the incoming signal.

This option does not appear if you select Computer (VGA) as the input type or progressive scan component input signals.

• Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

Hue Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the hue level of the incoming signal. This option

does not appear if you select Computer (VGA) as the input type or progressive scan component input signals.

• Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

Phase Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the phase level of the incoming signal. This

option only appears if you select Computer (VGA) or Component (YPrPb) as the input type.

• Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

H Position Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the horizontal position of the incoming signal.

This option only appears if you select Computer (VGA) or Component (YPrPb) as the input type.

Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

H Size Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the horizontal size of the incoming signal. This

option only appears if you select Computer (VGA) or Component (YPrPb) as the input type.

Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

V Position Use the UP/DN buttons to alter the vertical position of the incoming signal. This

option only appears if you select Computer (VGA) or Component (YPrPb) as the input type.

Range = 0 - 255, default = 128

Default Settings The Default Settings button sets the video settings to their default values (indi-

cated in this table).

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Undo Changes The Undo Changes button disregards any changes made on the page since

Save Settings The Save Settings button saves any changes made to this page.

Video Settings - RGB Adjustment Page

The RGB Adjustment page (FIG. 41) sets the RGB properties of the incoming signal. You can access this page by pressing the incoming signal area on the Video Adjustment page as long as an RGB signal is currently displaying.

the last settings were saved.

Firmware version Output resolution

Incoming video signal

FIG. 41 RGB Adjustment page

The elements of the RGB Adjustment page are described in the table below:

RGB Adjustment 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

Default Settings The Default Settings button sets the video settings to their default values

Undo Changes The Undo Changes button disregards any changes made on the page since

Save Settings The Save Settings button saves any changes made to this page.

Sync on Green The Sync on Green button sets the source port to search for the signal on

Version Displays the firmware version currently used by the TPI-PRO.

Status Displays whether a video-sync signal is detected.

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

(indicated in this table).

the last settings were saved.

Green signal.

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Adjusting the Incoming Image on the Video Adjustment Page

After opening the Video Adjustment page, you can select any of the available source inputs by selecting the corresponding tab at the top of the screen. If the selected source input is receiving an image, this image is displayed in the incoming signal area. You can adjust the incoming image by using the video setting on the right side of the screen.

Perform the following steps to adjust these settings:

1. Press the appropriate Slot tab on the Video Adjustments page.

One of the first things to look at when trying to adjust your RGB image, is the Phase value. Adjustments to this value can help troubleshoot most image issues.

2. Press the Input button to select the source input type for this slot. If you select Computer (VGA) or

Component (YPrPb) as the input type, proceed to

The incoming TPI-PRO image must be first be adjusted (especially if using a CRT monitor) to fit into the visible screen area. Refer to the Setup section on page 25 for more detailed information on adjusting the position and size on a CRT monitor. When using a touch panel, the TOUCH DRIVER selected should compensate for the visible area, if not, continue with these steps.

step 3. Otherwise, skip to step 7.

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3. Use the UP/DN Phase buttons to alter the RGB tracking/signal level of the incoming image/video.

These values cycle back thru 0 and on after reaching 31.

4. Use the UP/DN H Position buttons to adjust the horizontal location and move the image (left-right)

on the screen. These values cycle back thru 0 and on after reaching 255.

5. Use the UP/DN H Size buttons to adjust the horizontal height and stretch the image on the screen.

These values cycle back thru 0 and on after reaching 255.

6. Use the UP/DN V Position buttons to adjust the vertical location and move the image (up-down) on

the screen. These values cycle back thru 0 and on after reaching 255. If you selected Computer (VGA) in step 2, skip to step 11.

7. Use the UP/DN Brightness buttons to adjust either the overall or individual Red, Green, and Blue

brightness of the incoming image/video.

8. Use the UP/DN Contrast buttons to adjust the overall or individual Red, Green, and Blue contrast

of the incoming image/video. Increasing the value can increase the sharpness of the image.

9. Use the UP/DN Saturation buttons to adjust the overall or individual Red, Green, and Blue

saturation of the incoming image/video. Increasing the value can increase the brightness of the colors in the image.

10. Use the UP/DN Hue buttons to adjust the overall or individual Red, Green, and Blue hue of the

incoming image/video.

11. Press the Save Settings button to save your changes for the source input. Cycling power to the panel

before saving your settings can cause your pages to shift back to their original locations.

12. Press the Back button to return to the Setup page.

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Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

The Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 42) appear on the left of the screen when the Protected Setup page is currently active.

FIG. 42 G4 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

These Navigation Buttons are specific to the TPI-PRO device and include the device specific elements described in the following table:

G4 Protected Setup Navigation Button Elements

System Settings Press the System Connection button to access the System Settings page

Calibrate Press the Calibrate button to access the Calibration page where you can use

G4 Web Control Press the G4 Web Control button to access the G4 Web Control page where

Other Settings Press the Other Settings button to open a slide bar with the following options:

Too ls Press the Tools button to open a slide bar with the following options:

where you can alter the communication parameters of both the NetLinx Master and TPI-PRO.

• Refer to the System Settings Page section on page 64 for more detailed information.

the displayed set of crosshairs to calibrate a touch screen/panel.

• Refer to the Calibration Page section on page 63 for more detailed information.

you can enable or disable display and control of your panel (via the web) by a PC running a VNC client.

• Refer to the Using G4 Web Control® to Interact with a G4 Panel section on page 38 for more detailed information.

• Press the Cache button to open the Cache page where you can adjust your Flash Cache settings. Refer to the for more detailed information.

• Press the Passwords button to access the Password Setup page where you can specify up to five security passwords The default password is 1988. Refer to the information.

• Press the Panel Logs button to open the Panel Logs page where you can view your panel’s connection history. Refer to the on page 68 for more detailed information.

• Press the Panel Statistics button to open the Panel Statistics page where you can view the connection statistics for your panel. Refer to the Page section on page 70 for more detailed information.

• Press the Connection Utility button to open the Connection Utility page where you can view connection statistics and information for your panel. Refer to the

Connection Utility Page section on page 72 for more information.

Password Setup Page section on page 63 for more detailed

Panel Logs Page section

Panel Statistics

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Protected Setup Page

The Protected Setup page (FIG. 43) centers around the properties used by the TPI-PRO to communicate with the NetLinx Master. Enter the factory default password (1988) into the password keypad to access this page.

FIG. 43 Protected Setup page

The elements of the Protected Setup page are described in the table below:

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 TPI-PRO features:

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO 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

• Use the Page Tracking button to toggle page tracking. When enabled, the TPI-PRO sends page data back to the NetLinx Master, or vice versa depending on the touch panel settings.

• Use the Tel net button to enable or disable the telnet server on the TPI-PRO. This feature focuses on direct telnet communication to the TPI-PRO.

FIG. 45 for an example of the function locations).

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System Recovery Allows you to either reset the TPI-PRO to factory default settings and/or wipe

Reboot Pressing this on-screen button causes the TPI-PRO to restart after saving any

Keyboard Layout Use the Keyboard Layout UP/DN buttons to select the type of keyboard you

Serial Port Baud Rate Use the Baud Rate UP/DN buttons to alter the baud rate for the front serial port.

out all existing touch panel pages:

• The Reset System Settings button allows a user to wipe out all current configuration parameters on the TPI-PRO (such as IP Addresses, Device Number assignments, Passwords, and other presets).

- Pressing this button launches a confirmation dialog box (FIG. 44) which asks you to confirm your selection.

- This dialog box 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 his decision.

• The Remove User Pages button allows you remove all current TPD4 touch panel pages currently on the TPI-PRO (including the pre-installed AMX Demo pages).

- Pressing this button launches a Confirmation dialog box (FIG. 44) which asks you to confirm your selection.

- This dialog box 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.

changes.

want to use.

The range is from 1200 - 115200.

• Default is 38400.

FIG. 44 Protected Setup page-System Recovery confirmation dialog box

Channel Port

3,132

Level Por t

2,8 3,50

Channel Code

Number

FIG. 45 Button/slider Function Show example

Channel Code Number

Button

Address Por t

Address Code Number

Channel Port

Level Port

Channel Code

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You have a wait time of 5 seconds before the YES option is enabled.

Channel Code Number

7,10

Slider

4,9

Number

Address Por t

1,8

Address Code Number

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G4 Web Control Page

The G4 Web Control page (FIG. 46) centers around enabling and disabling both the display and control of your TPI-PRO (via the web). An external PC running a VNC client (installed during the initial communication to the G4 device) makes this possible.

FIG. 46 G4 Web Control page

Each G4 device supports the open standard Virtual Network Computing (VNC) interface. This device contains a VNC server which allows it 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 TPI-PRO 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

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

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G4 Web Control Page Elements (Cont.)

G4 Web Control Settings Sets the IP communication values for the TPI-PRO and contains:

Enable/Enabled • The Enable/Enabled button allows you to toggle between the two G4

Network Interface Select A read-only field that displays the method of communication to web.

Web Control Name The unique alpha-numeric string that is used as the display name of the

Web Control Password Allows you to enter the G4 Authentication session password associated for

Web Control Port Allows you to enter the port value that the VNC Web Server runs on. Default

Max Number of Connections

Current Connection Count

G4 Web Control Timeout Sets the length of time (in minutes) the TPI-PRO can remain idle (no cursor

activation settings:

- Enable - deactivates the G4 Web Control feature on the TPI-PRO.

- Enabled - activates the G4 Web Control feature on the TPI-PRO and allows an external PC running a VNC client to access the unit, after the remaining fields are configured.

• Wired is selected because it is the only method of communication to the web (via a direct Ethernet connection). This is a default setting since no wireless interface is available.

TPI-PRO within the Web Control tab of the new NetLinx Security browser window. You set the name through the Device Name field on the Protected Setup Page. This Web Control tab displays a G4 icon alongside the link to the Web Control Name given to this TPI-PRO.

VNC web access of this TPI-PRO.

value is 5900.

This field displays the maximum number of users that can be simultaneously connected to the target TPI-PRO via the web. You can set up to 4 connections. Default value is 1.

This read-only field displays the current number of users connected to the target TPI-PRO 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)

Refer to the Using G4 Web Control® to Interact with a G4 Panel section on page 38 for more detailed instructions on how to use the G4 Web Control page with the new web-based NetLinx Security application.

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Password Setup Page

The Password Setup page (FIG. 47) centers around the properties used to assign passwords for the panel pages.

FIG. 47 Password Setup page

The elements of the Password Setup page are described in the table below:

Password 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

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

In Panel Password Change Accesses the alphanumeric values associated to particular password sets.

• PASSWORD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (protected) buttons open a keyboard where you can enter alphanumeric values associated to a selected password group.

• Clearing Password #5 removes the need to enter a password before accessing the Protected Setup page.

Calibration Page

This page (FIG. 48) allows you to calibrate the input touch device (touch panel) using the pre-selected touch driver.

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

FIG. 48 Calibration page (actually 3 separate screens)

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On-screen crosshairs used for calibration of the touch device

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 Press and hold the front panel CALIBRATE button to access the Calibration page.

 Press the crosshairs to calibrate the panel and return to the last open firmware page.

System Settings Page

The System Settings page (FIG. 49) sets the DNS Address information with its corresponding IP communication parameters, NetLinx Master communication settings, and reads the device number assigned to the G4 device.

IP Settings section

Master Connection section

(NetLinx Master properties)

Master Connection features are no saved until the panel is rebooted.

Red fields are user-editable Blue fields cycle through choices Grey fields are read-only

FIG. 49 System Connection page (showing default values)

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

update of the TPI-PRO’s connection status regardless of what page is currently active.

• A Lock only appears on the icon if the TPI-PRO has established a connection with a currently secured target Master (requiring a username and password).

IP Settings Sets the IP communication values for the TPI-PRO and contains:

DHCP/Static Sets the G4 device to either DHCP or Static communication modes.

• DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns IP Addresses from client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network via a DHCP server.

• Static IP is a permanent IP Address that is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.

IP Address Sets the IP Address assigned to the TPI-PRO.

Subnet Mask Sets a subnetwork address to the TPI-PRO.

• Subnetwork mask is the technique used by the IP protocol to filter messages into a particular network segment (Subnet).

Gateway Sets a gateway value to the TPI-PRO.

• 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.

Host Name Sets the host name of the TPI-PRO.

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System Settings Page Elements (Cont.)

IP Settings (Cont.)

Primary DNS Sets the address of the primary DNS server being used by the TPI-PRO for

Secondary DNS Sets the secondary DNS value to the TPI-PRO.

Domain Sets the unique name on the Internet to the TPI-PRO for DNS look-up.

Ethernet Mode Sets the speed of the Ethernet connection to the TPI-PRO.

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:

Ethernet Type Sets the NetLinx Master to communicate to the TPI-PRO via Ethernet. Ethernet

Type Cycles between the different connection modes (URL, Listen, Auto, NDP

System Number Allows you to enter a system number.

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

NDP Name

host name lookups.

• 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 TPI-PRO belongs to the DNS domain.

• Choices are: Auto, 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex.

interface.

uses a CAT-5 cable (10/100Base T terminated in an RJ-45 connector) 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.

(UDP), and URL (UDP))

• 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 TPI-PRO obtains this information from the communicating Master.

• Listen - In this mode, add the TPI-PRO address into the URL List in NetLinx Studio and set the connection mode to Listen. This mode allows the TPI-PRO to "listen" for the Master’s communication signals.

- The System Number and Master IP/URL fields are read-only.

• Auto - In this mode, enter the System Number and a username/password (if applicable). This mode is used when both the TPI-PRO and the NetLinx Master are on the same Subnet and the Master has its UDP feature enabled.

- Master IP/URL field is read-only.

• NDP (UDP) - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and username/password (if used) on the Master.

• URL (UDP) - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and username/password (if used) on the Master.

• Default value is 0 (zero).

• Default value is 1319.

(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.

Refer to the Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting section on page 34 and Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type section on page 34 for more detailed information on using the

System Settings page.

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Cache Page

The Cache page (FIG. 50) 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 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.

Flash memory can be allocated for image caching, but RAM cache is always enabled. Flash memory is a secondary cache and is much slower than RAM cache, as it uses Compact Flash to store images. Flash memory should not be used frequently, but it may be appropriate to use Flash memory in some environments that are dynamic image intensive, at times when RAM cache is easily exhausted and the time taken to access Flash memory would be faster than network latency. For example, when large dynamic images are being used over slow wireless links, putting the images into Flash memory can help the situation, as the panel could spend more resources processing information rather than continuously waiting on images to arrive from a slow network.

FIG. 50 Cache page

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The elements of the Cache page are described in the following table:

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

Flash/RAM Cache Expires

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.

allocation cannot exceed the amount of Flash memory on the panel.

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

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. If your hit rate is low, you may want to consider enabling Flash 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.

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Setting the image cache

In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Other Settings button to open an options slide bar.

2. Press the Cache button in the slide bar. The Cache page opens.

3. Set the cache expiration in the field Flash/RAM Cache Expires. The Up and Down arrows increment

through the available time frames.

4. Press the Enable button to turn on image caching. The button appears illuminated when 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.

Clearing the image cache

In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Other Settings button to open an options slide bar.

2. Press the Cache button in the slide bar. The Cache page opens.

3. 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:

1. Press the Other Settings button to open an options slide bar.

2. Press the Cache button in the slide bar. The Cache page opens. All status information is located in

the Image Cache Status section of the page.

Panel Logs Page

The Panel Logs page allow you to view and track the connection history of the panel.

FIG. 51 Panel Logs page

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The elements of the Panel Logs page are described in the following table:

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

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too l s

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

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too l s

menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Logs button.

3. Push the Refresh button.

Clearing the Panel Connections Log

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too l s

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, Ethernet connection statistics, and Wireless

connection statistics (

FIG. 52 Panel Statistics page

The elements of the Panel Statistics page are described in the following table:

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.

Total • Received - The total Blink messages received by the panel.

Last 15 Minutes • Received - The total Blink messages received 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.

FIG. 52).

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.

• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel.

• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel in the last 15 minutes.

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Checking the Panel Statistics

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too l s

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

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too l s

menu.

2. Within the Too l s menu, press the Panel Statistics button.

3. Push the Refresh button.

Clearing the Panel Statistics

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Too l s

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 allows you to view query and response statistics for your connection.

FIG. 53 Connection Utility page

The elements of the Connection Utility page are described in the following table:

Connection Utility Page

Close 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

Connection Information

Master IP Displays the IP address of the network’s Master.

Panel IP Displays the IP address of the touch panel.

Wireless Information

WAP MAC The MAC Address for the WAP currently in use.

SSID Displays the currently used SSID of the target WAP.

Channel The RF channel being used for connection to the WAP (read-only).

Data Rate The data rate (in Mbps) at which the panel is currently communicating with the

Link Quality Displays the quality of the link from the wireless NIC to the Wireless Access Point

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.

If the MAC Address changes, it means the panel has switched/roamed to a different access point. This can be used to determine coverage for each access point and help isolate "brown" areas where coverage is minimal or non-existent, and thus require another access installed.

target WAP.

Note: Data rates for 802.11b communication are: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps.

(direct sequence spread spectrum) in real time (None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent).

• Even when link quality is at its lowest you still have a connection, and the ability to transmit and receive data, even if at lower speeds.

Note: “Link Quality” and “Signal Strength” are applicable to RF connections only. It is possible to have an RF signal to a WAP, but be unable to communicate with it because of either incorrect IP or encryption settings.

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Signal Strength This indicator displays a description of the signal strength from the Wireless

Access Point connection in real time (None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent).

SNR (Signal Noise Ratio) is a measure of the relative strength of a wireless RF connection. Given this value and the link quality above, you can determine the noise level component of the SNR. For example, if signal strength is high but the link quality is low, then the cause of the link degradation is noise. However, if signal strength is low and link quality is low the cause would simply be signal strength.

Connection Statistics

Query Messages Sent Displays the number of query messages sent from the panel to the Master.

Responses Received Displays the number of responses the panel has received from the Master.

Responses Missed Displays the number of expected responses from the Master that the panel

missed.

Using the Connection Utility

1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools

menu.

2. Within the Tools menu, press the Connection Utility button. This launches the Connection Utility

page.

3. Move the panel throughout your wireless network, and changes within the utility. The Connection

Information notes the IP of the connected master and the IP of your panel. The Wireless Information indicates the current wireless connection method for the panel, e.g., the MAC Address for the WAP currently in use. The Connection Statistics show the current quality of the panel connection.

4. Push Close when you are done using the site survey tool.

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Programming

You can program a touch panel using the commands in this section to perform a wide variety of operations using Send_Commands and variable text commands. Refer to the NetLinx Programming Language instruction manual for complete information.

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware. Verify the NetLinx Studio program being used is version 2.4 or higher and TPD4 is version 2.8 or higher.

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

Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4, not on the panels themselves.

You can program the TPI-PRO using the commands described in this section to perform a wide variety of operations.

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

compatible G4 devices).

Page Commands

The following NetLinx Page Commands are supported by the TPI-PRO, and are not case sensitive.

Page Commands

@APG

Add a specific popup page to a 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’.

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@CPG

Clear all popup pages from specified popup group.

@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.

Syntax:

"'@CPG-<popup group>'"

Variable:

popup group = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@CPG-Group1'"

Clears all popup pages from the popup group ’Group1’.

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 on which the popup is displayed.

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 on which the popup is displayed.

hide effect name = Refers to the popup effect names being used.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHE-Popup1;Slide Left'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect name to ’Slide 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 on which the popup is displayed.

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.

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@PHT

Set the hide effect time for the specified popup page.

@PPA

Close all popups on a specified page.

@PPF

Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page.

@PPG

Toggle a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page.

Syntax:

"'@PHT-<popup page name>;<hide effect time>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

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.

If the page name is empty, the current page is used. Same as the ’Clear Page’ command in TPDesign4.

Syntax:

"'@PPA-<page name>'"

Variable:

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPA-Page1'"

Close all popups on Page1.

If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as the ’Hide Popup’ command in TPDesign4.

Syntax:

"'@PPF-<popup page name>;<page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPF-Popup1;Main'"

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page.

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPF-Popup1'"

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.

If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). Toggling refers to the activating/deactivating (On/Off) of a popup page. This command works in the same way as the ’Toggle Popup’ command in TPDesign4.

Syntax:

"'@PPG-<popup page name>;<page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPG-Popup1;Main'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the ’Main’ page from one state to another (On/Off).

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPG-Popup1'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page from one state to another (On/Off).

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@PPK

Kill a specific popup page from all pages.

@PPM

Set the modality of a specific popup page to Modal or NonModal.

@PPN

Activate a specific popup page to launch on either a specified page or the current page.

Kill refers to the deactivating (Off) of a popup window from all pages. If the pop-up page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as the 'Clear Group' command in TPDesign4.

Syntax:

"'@PPK-<popup page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPK-Popup1'"

Kills the popup page ’Popup1’ on all pages.

A Modal popup page, when active, only allows you to use the buttons and features on that popup page. All other buttons on the panel page are inactivated.

Syntax:

"'@PPM-<popup page name>;<mode>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

mode = NONMODAL converts a previously Modal popup page to a NonModal. MODAL converts a previously NonModal popup page to Modal.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPM-Popup1;Modal'"

Sets the popup page ’Popup1’ to Modal.

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPM-Popup1;1'"

Sets the popup page ’Popup1’ to Modal.

If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is already on, do not re-draw it. This command works in the same way as the ’Show Popup’ command in TPDesign4.

Syntax:

"'@PPN-<popup page name>;<page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPN-Popup1;Main'"

Activates ’Popup1’ on the ’Main’ page.

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPN-Popup1'"

Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.

modal = 1 and non-modal = 0

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@PPT

Set a specific popup page to timeout within a specified time.

@PPX

Close all popups on all pages.

@PSE

Set the show effect for the specified popup page to the named show effect.

@PSP

Set the show effect position.

@PST

Set the show effect time for the specified popup page.

If timeout is empty, popup page will clear the timeout.

Syntax:

"'@PPT-<popup page name>;<timeout>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

timeout = Timeout duration in 1/10ths of a second.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPT-Popup1;30'"

Sets the popup page ’Popup1’ to timeout within 3 seconds.

Same as a 'Clear All' command in TPDesign 4.

Syntax:

"'@PPX'"

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPX'"

Close all popups on all pages.

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 begin at.

Syntax:

"'@PSE-<popup page name>;<show effect name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

show effect name = Refers to the popup effect name being used.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PSE-Popup1;Slide from Left'"

Sets the Popup1 show effect name to ’Slide from 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 begin at.

Syntax:

"'@PSP-<popup page name>;<x coordinate>,<y coordinate>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PSP-Popup1;100,0'"

Sets the Popup1 show effect x-coordinate value to 100 and the y-coordinate value to 0.

Syntax:

"'@PST-<popup page name>;<show effect time>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

show effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PST-Popup1;50'"

Sets the Popup1 show effect time to 5 seconds.

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PAG E

Flip to a specified page.

PPOF

Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page.

PPOG

Toggle a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page.

Flips to a page with a specified page name. If the page is currently active, it will not redraw the page.

Syntax:

"'PAGE-<page name>'"

Variable:

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PAGE-Page1'"

Flips to page1.

Syntax:

"'PPOF-<popup page name>;<page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOF-Popup1;Main'"

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page.

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOF-Popup1'"

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.

Syntax:

"'PPOG-<popup page name>;<page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOG-Popup1;Main'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page from one state to another (On/Off).

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOG-Popup1'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page from one state to another (On/Off).

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PPON

Activate a specific popup page to launch on either a specified page or the current page.

If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is already On, do not re-draw it. This command works in the same way as the ’Show Popup’ command in TPDesign4.

Syntax:

"'PPON-<popup page name>;<page name>'"

Variable:

popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1; Main'"

Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page.

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1'"

Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.

Programming Numbers

The following information provides the programming numbers for colors, fonts, and borders.

Colors can be used to set the colors on buttons, sliders, and pages. The lowest color number represents the lightest color-specific display; the highest number represents the darkest display. For example, 0 represents light red, and 5 is dark red. The following table lists the RGB color values and names for standard 88 colors.

RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors

RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors

Index No. Name Red Green Blue

00 Very Light Red 255 0 0

01 Light Red 223 0 0

02 Red 191 0 0

03 Medium Red 159 0 0

04 Dark Red 127 0 0

05 Very Dark Red 95 0 0

06 Very Light Orange 255 128 0

07 Light Orange 223 11 2 0

08 Orange 191 96 0

09 Medium Orange 159 80 0

10 Dark Orange 127 64 0

11 Very Dark Orange 95 48 0

12 Very Light Yellow 255 255 0

13 Light Yellow 223 223 0

14 Yellow 191 191 0

15 Medium Yellow 159 159 0

16 Dark Yellow 127 127 0

17 Very Dark Yellow 95 95 0

18 Very Light Lime 128 255 0

19 Light Lime 11 2 223 0

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Index No. Name Red Green Blue

20 Lime 96 191 0

21 Medium Lime 80 159 0

22 Dark Lime 64 127 0

23 Very Dark Lime 48 95 0

24 Very Light Green 0 255 0

25 Light Green 0 223 0

26 Green 0 191 0

27 Medium Green 0 159 0

28 Dark Green 0 127 0

29 Very Dark Green 0 95 0

30 Very Light Mint 0 255 128

31 Light Mint 0 223 112

32 Mint 0 191 96

33 Medium Mint 0 159 80

34 Dark Mint 0 127 64

35 Very Dark Mint 0 95 48

36 Very Light Cyan 0 255 255

37 Light Cyan 0 223 223

38 Cyan 0 191 191

39 Medium Cyan 0 159 159

40 Dark Cyan 0 127 127

41 Very Dark Cyan 0 95 95

42 Very Light Aqua 0 128 255

43 Light Aqua 0 112 223

44 Aqua 0 96 191

45 Medium Aqua 0 80 159

46 Dark Aqua 0 64 127

47 Very Dark Aqua 0 48 95

48 Very Light Blue 0 0 255

49 Light Blue 0 0 223

50 Blue 0 0 191

51 Medium Blue 0 0 159

52 Dark Blue 0 0 127

53 Very Dark Blue 0 0 95

54 Very Light Purple 128 0 255

55 Light Purple 112 0 223

56 Purple 96 0 191

57 Medium Purple 80 0 159

58 Dark Purple 64 0 127

59 Very Dark Purple 48 0 95

60 Very Light Magenta 255 0 255

61 Light Magenta 223 0 223

62 Magenta 191 0 191

63 Medium Magenta 159 0 159

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RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.)

Index No. Name Red Green Blue

64 Dark Magenta 127 0 127

65 Very Dark Magenta 95 0 95

66 Very Light Pink 255 0 128

67 Light Pink 223 0 112

68 Pink 191 0 96

69 Medium Pink 159 0 80

70 Dark Pink 127 0 64

71 Very Dark Pink 95 0 48

72 White 255 255 255

73 Grey1 238 238 238

74 Grey3 204 204 204

75 Grey5 170 170 170

76 Grey7 136 136 136

77 Grey9 102 102 102

78 Grey4 187 187 187

79 Grey6 153 153 153

80 Grey8 119 119 119

81 Grey10 85 85 85

82 Grey12 51 51 51

83 Grey13 34 34 34

84 Grey2 221 221 221

85 Grey11 68 68 68

86 Grey14 17 17 17

87 Black 0 0 0

255 TRANSPARENT 99 53 99

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Font styles and ID numbers

Font styles can be used to program the text fonts on buttons, sliders, and pages. The following chart shows the default font type and their respective ID numbers generated by TPDesign4.

Default Font Styles and ID Numbers

Font ID # Font type Size Font ID # Font type Size

1 Courier New 9 19 Arial 9

2 Courier New 12 20 Arial 10

3 Courier New 18 21 Arial 12

4 Courier New 26 22 Arial 14

5 Courier New 32 23 Arial 16

6 Courier New 18 24 Arial 18

7 Courier New 26 25 Arial 20

8 Courier New 34 26 Arial 24

9 AMX Bold 14 27 Arial 36

10 AMX Bold 20 28 Arial Bold 10

11 AMX Bold 36 29 Arial Bold 8

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32 - Variable Fonts start at 32.

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You must import fonts into a TPDesign4 project file. The font ID numbers are assigned by TPDesign4. These values are also listed in the Generate Programmer’s Report.

Border styles

The TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design program has pre-set border styles that are user selectable. TPD4 border styles can ONLY be changed by using the name.

TPD4 Border Styles by Name

Border styles Border styles

None Diamond 55

AMX Elite -L Diamond 65

AMX Elite -M Diamond 75

AMX Elite -S Double Bevel -L

Bevel -L Double Bevel -M

Bevel -M Double Bevel -S

Bevel -S Double Line

Circle 15 Fuzzy

Circle 25 Glow-L

Circle 35 Help Down

Circle 45 Help Down Reversed

Circle 55 Menu Bottom Rounded 15

Circle 65 Menu Bottom Rounded 25

Circle 75 Menu Bottom Rounded 35

Circle 85 Menu Bottom Rounded 45

Circle 95 Menu Bottom Rounded 55

Circle 105 Menu Bottom Rounded 65

Circle 115 Menu Bottom Rounded 75

Circle 125 Menu Bottom Rounded 85

Circle 135 Menu Bottom Rounded 95

Circle 145 Menu Bottom Rounded 105

Circle 155 Menu Bottom Rounded 115

Circle 165 Menu Bottom Rounded 125

Circle 175 Menu Bottom Rounded 135

Circle 185 Menu Bottom Rounded 145

Circle 195 Menu Bottom Rounded 155

Cursor Bottom Menu Bottom Rounded 165

Cursor Bottom with Hole Menu Bottom Rounded 175

Cursor Top Menu Bottom Rounded 185

Cursor Top with Hole Menu Bottom Rounded 195

Cursor Left Menu Left Rounded 15

Cursor Left with Hole Menu Left Rounded 25

Cursor Right Menu Left Rounded 35

Cursor Right with Hole Menu Left Rounded 45

Custom Frame Menu Left Rounded 55

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TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.)

Diamond 15 Menu Left Rounded 65

Diamond 25 Menu Left Rounded 75

Diamond 35 Menu Left Rounded 85

Diamond 45 Menu Left Rounded 95

Menu Left Rounded 105 Menu Top Rounded 65

Menu Left Rounded 115 Menu Top Rounded 75

Menu Left Rounded 125 Menu Top Rounded 85

Menu Left Rounded 135 Menu Top Rounded 95

Menu Left Rounded 145 Menu Top Rounded 105

Menu Left Rounded 155 Menu Top Rounded 115

Menu Left Rounded 165 Menu Top Rounded 125

Menu Left Rounded 175 Menu Top Rounded 135

Menu Left Rounded 185 Menu Top Rounded 145

Menu Left Rounded 195 Menu Top Rounded 155

Menu Right Rounded 15 Menu Top Rounded 165

Menu Right Rounded 25 Menu Top Rounded 175

Menu Right Rounded 35 Menu Top Rounded 185

Menu Right Rounded 45 Menu Top Rounded 195

Menu Right Rounded 55 Neon Active -L

Menu Right Rounded 65 Neon Active -S

Menu Right Rounded 75 Neon Inactive -L

Menu Right Rounded 85 Neon Inactive -S

Menu Right Rounded 95 Oval V 30x60

Menu Right Rounded 105 Oval V 50x100

Menu Right Rounded 115 Oval V 75x150

Menu Right Rounded 125 Oval V 100x200

Menu Right Rounded 135 Oval H 60x30

Menu Right Rounded 145 Oval H 100x50

Menu Right Rounded 155 Oval H 150x75

Menu Right Rounded 165 Oval H 200x100

Menu Right Rounded 175 Picture Frame

Menu Right Rounded 185 Quad Line

Menu Right Rounded 195 Single Line

Menu Rounded Spacer - Vertical Windows Style Popup

Menu Rounded Spacer - Horizontal Windows Style Popup (Status Bar)

Menu Top Rounded 55

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"^" Button Commands

These Button Commands are not case sensitive.

All commands that begin with "^" have the capability of assigning a variable text address range and button state range. 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).

 Variable text ranges allow you to target one or more variable text channels in a single

command.

 Button State ranges allow you to target one or more states of a variable text button state with

a single command.

 The "." character is used for 'through' notation, and the "&" character is used for 'And'

notation.

"^" Button Commands

^ANI

Run a button animation (in 1/10 second).

^APF

Add page flip action to a button if it does not already exist.

Syntax:

"'^ANI-<vt addr range>,<start state>,<end state>,<time>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

start state = Beginning of button state (0= current state).

end state = End of button state.

time = in 1/10 second intervals.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^ANI-500,1,25,100'"

Runs a button animation at text address 500 from state 1 to state 25 for 10 second.

Syntax:

"'^APF-<vt addr range>,<page flip action>,<page name>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

page flip action = Stan[dardPage] - Flip to standard page Prev[iousPage] - Flip to previous page Show[Popup] - Show Popup page Hide[Popup] - Hide Popup page Tog g[lePopup] - Toggle popup state ClearG[roup] - Clear popup page group from all pages ClearP[age] - Clear all popup pages from a page with the specified page name ClearA[ll] - Clear all popup pages from all pages

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.

Example:

SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^APF-400,Stan,Main Page'"

Assigns button address 400 to a standard page flip with page name 'Main Page'.

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BAT

Append non-unicode text.

^BAU

Append unicode text.

^BCB

Set the border color to the specified color.

Syntax:

"'^BAT-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<new text>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

new text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BAT-520,1,Enter City'"

Appends the text 'Enter City' to the button’s OFF state.

Same format as ^UNI.

Syntax:

"'^BAU-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<unicode text>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

unicode text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Unicode characters must be entered in Hex format.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BAU-520,1,00770062'"

Appends Unicode text '00770062' to the button’s OFF state.

Only if the specified border color is not the same as the current color.

Note: Color can be assigned by color name (without spaces), number or R,G, B value

(RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA).

Syntax:

"'^BCB-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<color value>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

color value = Refer to the RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81 for more information.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCB-500.504&510,1,12'"

Sets the Off state border color to 12 (Yellow). Colors can be set by Color Numbers, Color name, RGB alpha colors (RRGGBBAA) and RG & B color values (RRGGBB). Refer to the RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81.

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BCF

Set the fill color to the specified color.

^BCT

Set the text color to the specified color.

This command works only if the specified fill color is not the same as the current color.

Note: Color can be assigned by color name (without spaces), number or R,G,B value (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA).

Syntax:

"'^BCF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<color value>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

color value = Refer to the RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81 for more information.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,12'"

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,Yellow'"

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,#F4EC0A63''"

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,#F4EC0A'"

Sets the Off state fill color by color number. Colors can be set by Color Numbers, Color name, RGB alpha colors (RRGGBBAA) and R G & B color values (RRGGBB).

This command works only if the specified text color is not the same as the current color.

Note: Color can be assigned by color name (without spaces), number or R,G,B value (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA).

Syntax:

"'^BCT-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<color value>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

color value = Refer to the RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81 for more information.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCT-500.504&510,1,12'"

Sets the Off state border color to 12 (Yellow). Colors can be set by Color Numbers, Color name, RGB alpha colors (RRGGBBAA) and R G & B colors values (RRGGBB).

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BDO

Set the button draw order.

^BFB

Set the feedback type of the button.

Determines what order each layer of the button is drawn.

Syntax:

"'^BDO-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<1-5><1-5><1-5><15><1-5>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

layer assignments = 1 - Fill Layer 2 - Image Layer 3 - Icon Layer 4 - Text Layer 5 - Border Layer

Note: The layer assignments are from bottom to top. The default draw order is

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BDO-530,1&2,51432'"

Sets the button’s variable text 530 ON/OFF state draw order (from bottom to top) to Border, Fill, Text, Icon, and Image.

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BDO-1,0,12345'"

Sets all states of a button back to its default drawing order.

This command only works on General-type buttons.

Syntax:

"'^BFB-<vt addr range>,<feedback type>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

feedback type = (None, Channel, Invert, On (Always on), Momentary, and Blink).

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BFB-500,Momentary'"

Sets the Feedback type of the button to 'Momentary'.

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BIM

Set the input mask for the specified address.

^BLN

Set the number of lines removed equally from the top and bottom of a composite video signal.

Syntax:

"'^BIM-<vt addr range>,<input mask>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

input mask = Refer to the types.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BIM-500,AAAAAAAAAA'"

Sets the input mask to ten ’A’ characters, that are required, to either a letter or digit (entry is required).

The maximum number of lines to remove is 240. A value of 0 will display the incoming video signal unaffected. This command is used to scale non 4x3 video images into non 4x3 video buttons.

Syntax:

"'^BLN-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<number of lines>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

number of lines = 0 - 240.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BLN-500,55'"

Equally removes 55 lines from the top and 55 lines from the bottom of the video button.

Text Area Input Masking

section on page 136 for character

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BMC

Button copy command. Copy attributes of the source button to all the destination buttons.

Note that the source is a single button state. Each state must be copied as a separate command. The <codes> section represents what attributes will be copied. All codes are 2 character pairs that can be separated by comma, space, percent or just ran together.

Syntax:

"'^BMC-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<source port>,<source address>,<source state>,<codes>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

source port = 1 - 100

source address = 1 - 4000

source state = 1 - 256

codes: BM - Picture/Bitmap BR - Border CB - Border Color CF - Fill Color CT - Text Color EC - Text effect color EF - Text effect FT - Font IC - Icon JB - Bitmap alignment JI - Icon alignment JT - Text alignment LN - Lines of video removed OP - Opacity SO - Button Sound TX - Text VI - Video slot ID WW - Word wrap on/off

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-425,1,1,500,1,BR'"

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-425,1,1,500,1,%BR'"

Copies the OFF state border of button with a variable text address of 500 onto the OFF state border of button with a variable text address of 425.

Example 2:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-150,1,1,315,1,%BR%FT%TX%BM%IC%CF%CT'"

Copies the OFF state border, font, Text, bitmap, icon, fill color and text color of the button with a variable text address of 315 onto the OFF state border, font, Text, bitmap, icon, fill color, and text color of the button with a variable text address of 150.

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BMF

Set any/all button parameters by sending embedded codes and data.

Syntax:

"'^BMF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<data>'"

Variables:

variable text address char array = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

level range = 1 - 600 (level value is 1 - 65535).

data:

’%B<border style>’ = Set the border style name. See the Border styles table on page 84.

’%B’,<border 0-27,40,41> = Set the borer style number. See the Border styles table on page 84.

’%DO<1-5><1-5><1-5><1-5><1-5> = Set the draw order. Listed from bottom to top. Refer to the ^BDO command on

’%F’,<font 1-8,10,11,20-29,32-xx> = Set the font. See the Default Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 83.

’%F<font 01-08,10,11,20-29,32-xx>’ = Set the font. See the Default Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 83.

’%MI<mask image>’ = Set the mask image. Refer to the ^BMI command on page 94 for more information.

’%T<text >’ = Set the text using ASCII characters (empty is clear).

’%P<bitmap>’ = Set the picture/bitmap filename (empty is clear).

’%I’,<icon 1-9900, 0-clear> = Set the icon using values of 1 - 9900 (icon numbers are assigned in the TPDesign4 Resource Manager tab - Slots section).

’%I<icon 01-9900, 0-clear>’ = Set the icon using values of 01 - 9900 (icon numbers are assigned in the TPDesign4 Resource Manager tab - Slots section).

’%J’,<alignment of text 1-9> = As shown the following telephone keypad alignment chart:

page 89 for more information.

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Zero can be used for an absolute position

’%JT<alignment of text 0-9>’ = As shown the above telephone keypad alignment chart, BUT the 0 (zero) is absolute and followed by ’,<left>,<top>’

’%JB<alignment of bitmap/picture 0-9>’ = As shown the above telephone keypad alignment chart BUT the 0 (zero) is absolute and followed by ’,<left>,<top>’

’%JI<alignment of icon 0-9>’ = As shown the above telephone keypad alignment chart, BUT the 0 (zero) is absolute and followed by ’,<left>,<top>’

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BMF (Cont.)

For some of these commands and values, refer to

Colors table on page 81.

’%CF<on fill color>’ = Set Fill Color.

’%CB<on border color>’ = Set Border Color.

’%CT<on text color>’ = Set Text Color.

’%SW<1 or 0>’ = Show/hide a button.

’%ST<style>’ = Button style.

’%SO<sound>’ = Set the button sound.

’%EN<1 or 0>’ = Enable/disable a button.

’%WW<1 or 0>’ = Word wrap On/Off.

’%GH<bargraph hi>’ = Set the bargraph upper limit.

’%GL<bargraph low>’ = Set the bargraph lower limit.

’%GN<bargraph slider name>’ = Set the bargraph slider name/Joystick cursor name.

’%GC<bargraph slider color>’ = Set the bargraph slider color/Joystick cursor color.

’%GI<bargraph invert>’ = Set the bargraph invert/noninvert or joystick coordinate (0,1,2,3). See the

’%GU<bargraph ramp up>’ = Set the bargraph ramp up time in intervals of 1/10 second.

’%GD<bargraph ramp down>’ = Set the bargraph ramp down time in 1/10 second.

’%GG<bargraph drag increment> = Set the bargraph drag increment. Refer to the ^GDI command on

’%VI<video on/off>’ = Set the Video either On (value=1) or Off (value=0).

’%OT<feedback type>’ = Set the Feedback (Output) Type to one of the following: None, Channel,Invert, On (AlwaysOn), Momentary, or Blink.

’%SM’ = Submit a text for text area button.

’%SF<1 or 0>’ = Set the focus for text area button.

’%OP<0-255>’ = Set the button opacity to either Invisible (value=0) or Opaque (value=255).

’%OP#<00-FF>’ = Set the button opacity to either Invisible (value=00) or Opaque (value=FF).

’%UN<Unicode text>’ = Set the Unicode text. See the text format.

’%LN<0-240>’ = Set the lines of video being removed. See the for more information.

’%EF<text effect name>’ = Set the text effect.

’%EC<text effect color>’ = Set the text effect color.

’%ML<max length>’ = Set the maximum length of a text area.

’%MK<input mask>’ = Set the input mask of a text area.

’%VL<0-1>’ = Log-On/Log-Off the computer control connection

’%VN<network name>’ = Set network connection name.

’%VP<password>’ = Set the network connection password.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMF-500,1,%B10%CFRed%CB Blue %CTBlack%Ptest.png'"

Sets the button OFF state as well as the Border, Fill Color, Border Color, Text Color, and Bitmap.

^GIV

section on page 100 more information.

page 100 for more information.

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the RGB Values for all 88 Basic

^UNI

section on page 105 for the

^BLN

section on page 90

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"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

^BMI

Set the button mask image.

^BML

Set the maximum length of the text area button.

^BMP

Assign a picture to those buttons with a defined address range.

^BNC

Clear current TakeNote annotations.

Mask image is used to crop a borderless button to a non-square shape. This is typically used with a bitmap.

Syntax:

"'^BMI-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<mask image>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

mask image = Graphic file used.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMI-530,1&2,newMac.png'"

Sets the button with variable text 530 ON/OFF state mask image to 'newmac.png'.

If this value is set to zero (0) there is no max length. The maximum length available is

2000. This is only for a Text area input button and not for a Text area input masking button.

Syntax:

"'^BML-<vt addr range>,<max length>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

max length = 2000 (0=no max length).

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BML-500,20'"

Sets the maximum length of the text area input button to 20 characters.

Syntax:

"'^BMP-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<name of bitmap/ picture>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).

name of bitmap/picture = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMP-500.504&510.515,1,bitmap.png'"

Sets the OFF state picture for the buttons with variable text ranges of 500-504 & 510-515.

Syntax:

"'^BNC-<vt addr range>,<command value>'"

Variable:

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.

command value = (0= clear, 1= clear all).

Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BNC-973,0'"

Clears the annotation of the TakeNote button with variable text 973.

"^" Button Commands (Cont.)

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AMX TPI-PRO-2, TPI-PRO-4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

TPI-PRO-4 Front and Rear Components

TPI-PRO-2 Front and Rear Components

TPI-PRO Specifications

Installation

Overview

Mounting the TPI-PRO into an 19" Equipment Rack

Ventilation

Wiring and Device Connections

Overview

System Diagrams

Example 1 (TOUCH INPUT)

Example 2 (Mouse Pass-Thru Control)

Example 3 (Using a Touch Panel for Mouse / Touch Pass-Thru Control)

Connector Details and Pinout Configurations

VIDEO/VGA INPUT Connectors

VGA OUTPUT (HD-15) Connectors

SOURCE KEYBOARD/MOUSE (USB-Type B) Ports

Notes on USB Device Connections

TOUCH INPUT (DB9) Port

ETHERNET (RJ-45) Port

Power (2-Pin Captive Wire) Connector

TPI-PRO and Panel Interface Setup

TPI-PRO Startup Routine and Initial Panel Response

Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI-PRO

Setting the Touch Drivers

Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a USB Input

Calibrating the TPI-PRO Using a Serial Touch Panel

Configuring Communication

Setting up the TPI-PRO Device Number

Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection

Step 1: Configuring the Panel’s IP Settings

IP Settings section - Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet

IP Settings section - Configuring a Static IP Address over Ethernet

Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting

Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type

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

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - NDP (UDP) Mode

Master Connection section - NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL (UDP) Mode

Using G4 Web Control® to Interact with a G4 Panel

Using your NetLinx Master to Control the Unit

Upgrading TPI-PRO Firmware

Upgrading the TPI-PRO Firmware through an IP Address

Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication through an IP address

Step 2: Prepare the TPI-PRO for communication via an IP address

Step 3: Verify and Upgrade the TPI-PRO firmware via an IP address

Firmware Pages and Descriptions

Setup Navigation Buttons

Setup Page

Project Information Page

Panel Information Page

Time & Date Setting Page

Audio Settings

Supported sampling rates for WAV

Protected Setup Page

Video Settings Page

Video Settings - RGB Adjustment Page

Adjusting the Incoming Image on the Video Adjustment Page

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

Protected Setup Page

G4 Web Control Page

Password Setup Page

Calibration Page

System Settings Page

Cache Page

Setting the image cache

Clearing the image cache

Checking image cache status

Panel Logs Page

Checking the Panel Connection Logs

Refreshing the Panel Connections Log

Clearing the Panel Connections Log

Panel Statistics Page

Checking the Panel Statistics