AMX TX-MLCD User's Manual
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1. SOURCE CASS BC 1 FILL SOURCE VOLUME BC lt lt FILL SRCH SOURCE UMATI BD 3 BD gt gt BD 2 BD gt gt 4 BE OFF BF PLY BE STP BF PLY BE STP BF BE DWN BF PLY BE STP TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter TO BA BB CA RC PUSH TO BA BB CA RC PUSH 10 BA BB CA RC PUSH TO BA BB CA RC PUSH 10 BA BB LCD 8 PSE HOME L LCD 88 LCD 15 LCD 9 M LOW L LCD 96 LCD 18 LCD 10 ON OFF L LCD 104 LCD 19 LCD 11 FWD REV L LCD 112 LCD 20 LCD 12 MENU CMI CALL LCL RC 120 V M BC lt lt FILL BD BF PLY SOURCE LSR DS BE STP lt FILL DRPS BD BF CONF SOURCE LI GHTS BE Ms lt FILL FOCS BD BF FWD SOURCE SLI DES BE REV BC R lt FILL DUAL BD gt F BF FWD SOURCE DUAL BE REV BC lt FILL BD BF 1 SOURCE V SHOW FEEDBACK WINK FOR FUNCTION KEYS PUSH MLCD 1 BA TO MLCD RC 1 BTEMP BA BA CALL LCD SAVE THE TEXT TEMPORARILY REPLACE TEXT WITH RELEASE MLCD 1 BA BTEMP CALL LCD TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter RESTORE THE TEXT AXCESS Programming 11 P2. product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limitation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person This limitation of liability will be effective even if AMX or an authorized representative of AMX has been advised of the possibility of any such damages This limitation of liability however will not apply to claims for personal injury Some states do not allow a limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products In such states the limitation or exclusion of the Limited Warranty may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that may vary from state to state You are advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of your rights EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY AMX MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AMX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Table of Contents kekeh ulol a 1 Overview Features Operation Wiring the TX MLCD AXCESS Programming uenuanenunnanunnanunnanunnununnanunnanunnanunnanannen 5 Overvie
3. BELOW DEFINE CONSTANT EER KEREKE KE VARIABLE DEFINITIONS GO BELOW 8 AXCESS Programming TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter DEFINE_VARI ABLE BA 4 LCD VARIABLE FORMAT BB 4 BC 2 BA BC FILL BD BF BD 2 BB SOURCE BE BE 4 4 FILL 4 SOURCE 6 BTEMP 4 FOR TEMPORARILY SAVING BA BB BC BD BE OR BF RC RADIO CODE OFFSET AFTER MENU SELECTION HRA RRR X KK ER KKK ERE KKK ERE X LATCHI NG DEFINITI ONS GO BELOW EREE EREE EREE KEKEE EEEE K DEFINE_LATCHING R KERR KEKE DEFINE CALLS GO BELOW EREEREER KERERE EE EEEE ERK KEKE DEFINE CALL LCD UPDATE LCD SCREEN SEND STRING 0 CLEAR SCREEN AND MOVE CURSOR HOME SEND_STRING MLCD BA BC FILL BD BF WRITE FIRST LINE SEND_STRING MLCD 11 2 1 MOVE CURSOR TO LINE 2 COLUMN 1 SEND STRING MLCD BB SOURCE BE WRITE SECOND LINE KAIKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK STARTUP C
4. ODE GOES BELOW j K KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK DEFINE START XX XX XX XMX XX XIX XXV XXX XX XX XIX XX THE ACTUAL PROGRAM GOES BELOW X RELER DEFINE PROGRAM PUSHI MLCD 3 TO MLCD 1 MENU SELECTION 1 TRANSMITS RC 1 DELETE LINE IF OT NEEDED BA BB SOURCE IBM BE OFF CALL RC 32 OFFSET FOR RADIO CODES FUNCTIONS 1 6 WILL TRANSMIT 32 37 TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter AXCESS Programming PUSH 10 BA BB CA RC PUSH 10 BA BB CA RC PUSH TO BA BB CA RC PUSH TO BA BB CA RC PUSH TO BA BB CA RC PUSH TO BA BB CA RC PUSH 10 AXCESS Programming u u LCD 4 LCD 2 ENT ED L LCD 40 LCD 5 LCD 3 1 Vaso L LCD 48 LCD 8 LCD 4 PSE REW L LC 56 LCD 9 LCD 5 L LCD 64 LCD 10 LCD 6 ON OFF L LCD 12 LCD 13 LCD 7 PSE REW L LCD 80 LCD 14 MENU SELECTION 2 TRANSMITS RC 2 BC lt FILL CRSR SOURCE MAC BD gt BF FWD BE REV FUNCTIONS 1 6 WILL NOW TRANSMIT 40 45 BC 2 FILL j SOURCE AUX BC lt lt FILL SRCH SOURCE VHS BC lt lt FI LL
5. S software program for a TX MLCD Refer to the AXCESS Language Programming Guide for complete programming instructions Figure 5 PROGRAM NAME TXMLCD 6 BUTTON DEMO PROGRAM RSH 04 29 91 04 28 92 16 53 22 Sample AXCESS software program THIS 15 A GENERIC PROGRAM THAT CREATES 6 VARIABLE FUNCTION BUTTONS BUTTONS DENOTED WITH BELOW THE REMAINING THREE ROWS ARE USED FOR MENU SELECTIONS BUTTON NUMBERI NG 1 6 11 16 2 7 12 17 3 28 213 18 4 9 14 19 5 10 15 20 BUTTONS 7 AND 12 ARE NOT USED IN THIS PROGRA FUNCTI ON BUTTONS GIVE FEEDBACK WINK A DASHED LINE THAT REPLACES THE FUNCTION TEXT AND THEN RESTORES IT ON RELEASE OF THE BUTTON THE 12 MENU SELECTION BUTTONS TRANSMIT RADIO CODES 1 12 AND OFFSET THE RADIO CODES THAT THE FUNCTION BUTTONS WILL THEN TRANSMIT FOR EXAMPLE IF MENU SELECTION 1 PRESSED THEN FUNCTIONS 1 6 WILL TRANSMIT RADIO CODES 32 37 AND IF MENU SELECTION 2 15 PRESSED THEN FUNCTI ONS 1 6 WILL TRANSMIT RADIO CODES 40 45 AND SO ON wn HRA RRR RRR ERE KKK ERE KKK REE 2 DEVICE NUMBER DEFINITIONS GO BELOW ERK KEKE DEFINE DEVICE LCD 1 TX MLCD 15 ALWAYS DEVICE 1 HRA RRR ERR KKK ERE KKK ERE CONSTANT DEFINITIONS GO
6. Similar functions are accomplished with combinations of ON OFF and IF ELSE 2 PULSE is not supported A similar function is accomplished with combinations of ON WAIT and OFF 3 String support is limited No access to individual array elements e No string comparisons Some string functions are not supported e g LEFT STRING and so on e Maximum string length is 36 characters 4 Concurrent WAITS 5 maximum 5 Concurrent TOs 5 maximum 6 Nesting of levels 33 maximum With more than three an internal stack overflow may occur resulting in erratic undefined behavior 7 Total memory size 4 5Kbytes SOURCE SEND will often need to be turned OFF resulting in the inability to RETRIEVE a program from the TX MLCD There may not be enough memory in the TK MLCD to include the program source code and the compiled executable program Programming Basics The following information is helpful when programming the TX MLCD e TX MLCD is assigned device code number one To use channel and SEND STRING commands for sending text to the LCD screen DEFINE DEVICE MLCD 1 e Use device code number zero to return characters from the TX MLCD RS 232 port Returning characters from TX MLCD can be useful for debugging 6 AXCESS Programming TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Figure 4 Top Left Button assignments TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter A PUSH occurs in the program every time a button key is pressed Figure 4 sho
7. TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Instruction Manual Transmitters Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase from AMX with the following exceptions Electroluminescent and LCD control panels are warranted for a period of three years except for the display and touch overlay components which are warranted for a period of one year Disk drive mechanisms power supplies modifications MX Series products and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one year Unless otherwise specified OEM and custom products are covered for a period of one year AMX software products are warranted for a period of 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered This warranty extends to products purchased directly from AMX or an authorized AMX dealer Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer s warranty if any AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform including any lost profits lost savings incidental damages or consequential damages AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by you for a third party This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict
8. USH MLCD 2 BB MLCD RC BTEMP BB BB CALL LCD J RELEASE 2 BB BTEMP CALL LCD J PUSH 6 BC TO MLCD RC 2 BC CALL LCD RELEASE MLCD 6 BC BTEMP CALL LCD PUSH 11 0 TO MLCD RC 3 BTEMP BD BD CALL LCD RELEASE MLCD 11 BD BTEMP CALL LCD PUSH 16 TO MLCD RC 4 BTEMP BF BF CALL LCD RELEASE MLCD 16 BTEMP CALL LCD 12 AXCESS Programming TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter PUSH MLCD 17 BE TO MLCD RC 5 BTEMP BE BEE aoa CALL LCD RELEASE MLCD 17 BE BTEMP CALL LCD xxkKKKKKK KKKKK KKKKK K KK K KKKKK K KKK KKKKKK KKKKK K J END PROGRAM DO NOT PUT ANY CODE BELOW THIS COMMENT MX ZELLE EZ EEE TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter AXCESS Programming 13 14 AXCESS Programming TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Specifications Overview Figure 6 shows the TX MLCD and Figure 6 lists the specifications Figure 6 TX MLCD Mini LCD transmitter SOURCE UM CASS LSR DS VOLUME LIGHTS V SHOW Figure 7 S pecifications Specifications Buttons 20 pushbuttons under Lexan faceplate Display 2 line 16 character per line LCD readout IR tran
9. gram the TX MLCD functions The data rate is fixed at 1200 baud bps Portable the AMX TX MLCD uses four AAA batteries for completely portable operation Operation Once a program like the example in the appendix is loaded your TX MLCD provides complete menu selection of up to 12 control menus with up to 6 functions each Menu selections allow you to control a wide range of devices with RF or IR signals according to your needs e RF or IR selection The operating mode is determined at the time the equipment order is placed RF or IR capability is factory installed in the unit at the time of assembly Turn the TK MLCD on Press any button to activate the menu screen The last selected menu will appear first Press the desired menu selection button for the menu you want Time out A power saving feature If no function key activity occurs for approximately 2 minutes the screen will go dark Press any key to return to the last selected menu Control Function Menus Press one of the 12 menu selection keys to activate a menu of six control functions Press one of the 6 circles to activate the corresponding function next to the dots above and below the display Figure 2 shows a sample TX MLCD with three of the twelve possible function menus Figure 2 Sample TX MLCD menu options SOURCE 2 Introduction TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Figure 3 RS 232 adapter cable wiring diagram AXCESS to TX MLCD TX MLCD Mi
10. ni LCD Transmitter Wiring the TX MLCD Figure 3 shows how to connect the TK MLCD RS 232 port to an AXCESS RS 232 cable for programming Cable Wiring 9 Pin D to Stereo Plug Pin 2 to Ring Terminal Pin 3 to Tip Terminal ST Pin 5 to Sleeve Terminal 3 Tip D Male 2 2 TXD Length 8 to 10 inches 5 Sleeve Sleeve 5 Ground 2 5mm Stereo Plug Introduction Introduction TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter AXCESS Programming Overview You can use the AXCESS software to program all features of the TX MLCD A working knowledge of the AXCESS programming language is needed to thoroughly understand the operation of the TX MLCD Language features include screen control character position control and commands for implementing TX MLCD functions The following subset of the AXCESS Language commands are supported for the TX MLCD C C C D D D D D ALL ANCEL ALL WAIT ANCEL WAIT EFI NE CONSTANT EFI NE DEVICE EFI NE PROGRA EFI START EFINE VARIABLE ELSE TOA USH USH CHANNEL RELEASE SEND STRING TO WAIT all mathematical operators all logical operators AND OR NOT XOR all bitwise operators BAND BOR BNOT BXOR AXCESS Programming Programming Restrictions AXCESS program restrictions include 1 DEFINE_LATCHING DEFINE_MUTUALLY_EXCLUSIVE and DEFINE_TOGGLING are not supported
11. smission Low frequency 38 kHz Memory 25K Includes Four AAA 1 5 V alkaline batteries Enclosure Molded black matte plastic Dimensions 5 8 x 3 5 x 1 3 14 6 cm x 8 9 cm x 3 2 Weight 10 0 oz 283 5 g TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Specifications 15 16 Specifications TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Technical Support Overview Before you call AMX for assistance check your AXlink power and cable connections and the integrity of your software operating system Reload the software to see if something in the program is causing the problem If the problem is not resolved reload the program from a new copy of your master disk If you still have a service problem call AMX at 800 222 0193 or 972 644 3048 for technical assistance Technical Support 17 Document No 034 004 1079 5 92 1996 AMX Corporation AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX Corporation All other trademarks contained in this document are the properties of their respective owners Corporation 11995 Forestgate Drive Dallas Texas 75243 800 222 0193 972 644 3048 FAX 972 907 2053 http www amx com
12. w Programming Restrictions Programming Basics Sample Program Specifications unnuunnannannannnnnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnunnnnnnnn Overview Technical 5 Overview Table of Contents Table of Contents TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Introduction Overview The TX MLCD Figure 1 is a programmable Radio Frequency RF or Infrared IR wireless transmitter Text for TX MLCD menu functions is presented on a 2 line 16 character horizontal liquid crystal display LCD All TX MLCD functions are under software control The TK MLCD is completely compatible with a subset of the AXCESS System programming language described in the programming section of this User Guide Figure 1 is an illustration of the TX MLCD panel arrangement Figure 1 Red LED TX MLCD panel Transmit Horizontal LCD Screen and Source Dots SOURCE O O O O Six Function RS 232 Port Keys on side Twelve User Defined Menu Selection Keys Programmable Features TX MLCD features include Twenty button matrix configured as needed by the user LCD displays up two lines of 16 text characters each for the programmed menu selection key Transmit LED indicates that an RF or an IR signal is being transmitted by the TX MLCD The choice of RF or IR is selected initial manufacture of the unit TX MLCD Mini LCD Transmitter Introduction e RS 232 port used to pro
13. ws the button assignments 16 4 16 o o o o o o o o o o o o 5 10 15 20 Bottom Right Turning on channels 1 through 254 enables transmission RF or IR of the respective radio code The code example below transmits radio code 128 when button 1 is pressed PUSH SK 1 TO SK 128 Use SEND STRING to send characters to the LCD screen Characters will start at the current cursor position Special SEND STRING escape seguences are included in the TX MLCD commands When included within a SEND STRING program instruction the following character combinations will be treated as commands 2 moves the cursor to home line one column one 9 moves the cursor one position right 10 moves the cursor one position down to next line 12 clears the screen and moves the cursor to home line one column one 13 moves the cursor to first of line column one 17 lt line number gt lt number gt moves the cursor to the specified line and column When a button is pressed the TX MLCD unit powers up and runs through the DEFINE_START section The DEFINE_START section is the part of the program where the text for each of the screens is setup and initialized With the text already initialized the main part DEFINE_PROGRAM of the program is shorter and simpler allowing you to flip from one screen to another with a SEND_STRING command AXCESS Programming Sample Program Figure 5 is a sample demo AXCES
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