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AMX TPI-PRO-4 User's Manual

1. 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 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 32 Variable Fonts start at 32 eT You must import fonts into a TPDesign4 project file The f
2. iii 38 Using your NetLinx Master to Control the Unit iii 40 Upgrading TPI PRO Fare 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 scsi iii 47 Setup NAVIGATION BUTLONS sssissassaissssenssssnnssesnseeessssasnvassnsersnnsneoessrsaisnsssassanersasenwoesess 47 SETUPS Page rei 48 Project Information Page iaia ii 50 Panel Information Page lei ASA SE Ee nai 51 Time amp Date Setting Page eee ie eiee nice 52 Audio Settinigs aia na iena nt 53 Supported sampling rates for WAV iii ire 54 Protected Set p Page 1scsrii langle 54 Video Settings Page iii e nraiio 54 Video Settings RGB Adjustment Page errrrrrrrrere rie eeeeereeeee ee eee zizi nieezeniniee 56 Adjusting the Incoming Image on the Video Adjustment Page 0000 57 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons 0 s 0sccsririienzenicaeziazzonizazaoninenenzazeniabasontininia 58 Protected Setup Page vescicscsssasssesssicssnscciecssidscesecsarssstscacacsesscidivnnnsaesbisndsenensesaceesuesals 59 G4 Web Control Page sisisi
3. APPS Sets the USB port pass thru including mouse keyboard and touch 0 means pass data to G4 app 1 4 pass the data out through the corresponding source input port The command can only be used AFTER the HUB has been recognized and enumerated by the remote PC Note The PPS command replaces the separate MPS and KPS commands that were used on the TPI 4 Syntax Set the pass thru for a selected source input PPS lt pass data gt Variable pass data lt blank empty gt Disables the pass thru feature for the selected source input 0 Pass data to G4 application default 1 4 Pass data out to the respective source input Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PPS 1 Sends mouse keyboard and touch input data out through USB pass thru port 1 ASLT Send a command to a given card slot At the moment these commands are directed at the video card subsystems Not all commands are supported by all products The following is a list of commands targeted to this subsystem Send a command to a given slot Syntax SLT lt slot number gt lt slot command gt Variables slot number 1 4 each of these options corresponds to a TPI PRO source input position Slot 1 source input position 1 Slot 2 source input position 2 Slot 3 source input position 3 Slot 4 source input position 4 slot command lt header gt lt value gt repeat Slot commands will contain a series of name value pairs
4. Letter or digit entry optional Any character or a space entry required O ge gt rm Oo Any character or a space entry optional The number of the above characters used determines the length of the input masking box Example 0000 requires an entry requires digits to be used and allows only 4 characters to be entered used Refer to the following Send Commands for more detailed information BIM Sets the input mask for the specified addresses see the B M section on page 90 BMF subcommand MK sets the input mask of a text area see the BMF section on page 92 Input Mask Ranges These ranges allow a user to specify the minimum and maximum numeric value for a field Only one range is allowed per field Using a range implies a numeric entry ONLY Input Mask Ranges Character Meaning Start range End range Range Separator An example from the above table 01255 This allows a user to enter a value from 0 to 255 Input Mask Next Field Characters These characters allow you to specify a list of characters that cause the keyboard to move the focus to the next field when pressed instead of inserting the text into the text area Input Mask Next Field Char Character Meaning Start Next Field List End Next Field List An example from the above table or or Tells the system that afte
5. is used as a next field character If you hit 1 2 the 1 is entered in the current field hours and then the focus is moved to the next field and 2 is entered in that field When entering time in a 12 hour format entry of AM and PM is required Instead of adding AM PM to the input mask specification the AM PM should be handled within the NetLinx code This allows a programmer to show hide and provide discrete feedback for AM and PM Input Mask Output Examples The following are some common input masking examples Output Examples Common Name Input Mask Input IP Address Quad 0 255 Any value from 0 to 255 Hour 1 12 Any value from 1 to 12 Minute Second 0 59 Any value from 0 to 59 Frames 0 29 Any value from 0 to 29 Phone Numbers 999 000 0000 555 555 5555 Zip Code 00000 9999 75082 4567 NOTE URL Resources A URL can be broken into several parts For example the URL http www amx com company info home asp This URL indicates that the protocol in use is http HyperText Transport Protocol and that the information resides on a host machine named www amx com The image on that host machine is given an assignment by the program name of company info home asp Active Server Page The exact meaning of this name on the host machine is both protocol dependent and host dependent The information normally resides in a file but it could be generated dynamically This component of the
6. 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 A read only field that displays the method of communication to web 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 The unique alpha numeric string that is used as the display name of the 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 Allows you to enter the G4 Authentication session password associated for VNC web access of this TPI PRO Allows you to enter the port value that the VNC Web Server runs on Default 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 G4 Web Control Timeout Sets the length of time in minutes the TPI PRO can remain
7. Note that the source is a single button state Each state must be copied as a separate command The lt codes gt 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 lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt source port gt lt source address gt lt source state gt lt codes gt 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 or 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 FTSTX BM ICSCFSCT Copies the OFF state border font Text bitmap icon fill color and text color of the button with a variable text a
8. 1 4000 button states range 1 256 for multi state buttons 0 All states for General buttons 1 Off state and 2 On state custom event type 1009 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string should be 9 Value3 Zero Text Hex encoded color value ex 000000FF Text length Color name length should be 9 Example SEND COMMAND Panel TEC 529 1 Gets the button OFF state text effect color information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1009 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 9 VALUE3 0 TEXT 5088F2AE TEXT LENGTH 9 Button Query Commands Cont TEF Syntax Get the current OTEF lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt text effect name 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 custom event type 1008 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string Value3 Zero Text String that represents the text effect name Text length Text effect name length Example SEND COMMAND Panel TEF 529 1 Gets the button OFF state text effect name information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1008 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 18 VALUES 0 TEXT Hard Drop Shadow 3 TEXT LENGTH 18 2TXT Syntax Get the current
9. 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 al
10. 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 gt 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 NOTE Press the optional Host Name field to open a Keyboard and enter the Host Name information Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha numeric string of the host name 6 Do not alter any of the remaining gr
11. Pop up the keypad icon and initialize the text Keypad string is set to null on power up and is stored until power is lost The Prompt Text is optional Syntax AKP lt initial text gt lt prompt text gt string to that specified Variables initial text 1 50 ASCII characters prompt text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel AKP 12345678 ENTER PASSWORD Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string 12345678 with prompt text ENTER PASSWORD AKR Remove keyboard or keypad that was displayed using AKEYB AKEYP PKEYP Remove the AKB AKP PKP EKP or TKP commands Keyboard Syntax Keypad 1 QAKR Example SEND COMMAND Panel AKR Removes the Keyboard Keypad BEEP Syntax Output a beep BEEP Example SEND COMMAND Panel BEEP Outputs a beep DBEEP Output a double beep Syntax DBEEP Example SEND COMMAND Panel DBEEP Outputs a double beep EKP Extend the Keypad Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified The Prompt Text is optional Syntax EKP lt initial text gt lt prompt text gt Variables initial text 1 50 ASCII characters prompt text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel EKP 33333333 Enter Password Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string 33333333 with prompt text Enter Password Panel Runtime Operation Commands
12. Set the popup location reset flag If the flag is set the popup will return to its default location on show instead of its last drag location Syntax PDR lt popup page name gt lt reset flag gt 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 Popupl 1 Popup1 will return to its default location when turned On PHE Set the hide effect for the specified popup page to the named hide effect Syntax PHE lt popup page name gt lt hide effect name gt 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 Popupl Slide Left Sets the Popup1 hide effect name to Slide Left PHP Set the hide effect position 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 lt popup page name gt lt x coordinate gt lt y coordinate gt Variable popup page name 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the page on which the popup is displayed Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PHP Popupl 75 0 Sets the Popup1 hide effect x coordinate value to 75 and the y coordinate value to 0
13. 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 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 gt Server page e Ifthe 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 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 have System Nu
14. al EA Operation Reference Guide TPI PRO Total Presentation Interface Pro Edition TPI PRO 4 TPI PRO 2 Touch Panel Interface Last Revised 11 12 2008 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers Distributors VIP s or other AMX authorized entity AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three 3 years from the date of purchase with the following exceptions Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three 3 years except for the display and touch overlay compo nents are warranted for a period of one 1 year Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies and MX Series products are warranted for a period of one 1 year AMX lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products as long as the AMX lighting products are under warranty AMX also guarantees the control of dimmable loads that are properly con nected to our lighting products The dimming performance or quality there of is not guaranteed impart due to the random combi nations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty AMX AutoPatch Epica
15. 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 text effect name Refer to the Text Effect Names table on page 106 for a listing of text effect names Example SEND_COMMAND Panel TEF 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 Soft Drop Shadow 3 Sets the text effect to Soft Drop Shadow 3 for the button with variable text range 500 504 and 510 515 ATXT Sets Non Unicode text Assign a text string to those buttons with a defined address range Syntax TXT lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt new text gt 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 TXT 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 Test Only Sets the On and Off state text for buttons with the variable text ranges of 500 504 and 510 515 A Button Commands Cont AUNI Set Unicode text For the UNI command UN and BMF command the Unicode text is sent as ASCII HEX nibbles Syntax 4UNI lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt unicode text gt 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 st
16. LVC lt view address gt lt column gt lt column gt Variables view address the address of the view definition column the column number to display first column is 1 Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVC 3 5 2 1 Sets the column display order to column 5 first then column 2 and then column 1 The data list is displayed according to the view definitions located at address 3 List Box Commands Cont List View Commands ALVF Filter a list by setting what column to use and what string to compare Note that setting column to zero or data to none makes the filtered ordering the same as Filter a list by setting what sorted ordering Update must be called for changes to take effect column to use and what string to compare Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVF lt view address gt lt uniflag gt lt column gt lt search data gt Variables view address the address of the view definition uniflag indicates unicode 0 No unicode 1 Uses unicode column the starting column number first column is 1 search data the data on which to filter Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVF 1 0 2 Smith Filters list based on column 2 such that only those rows whose column 2 contains Smith are displayed The data is displayed according to the view definitions located at address 1 Filter is case sensitive ALVL Set the data list to be displayed Set the data list to be Syntax
17. Modula Modula Series4 Modula CatPro Series and 8Y 3000 product models will be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of sale and will remain in good working order for a period of three 3 years following the date of the original sales invoice from AMX The three year warranty period will be extended to the life of the product Limited Lifetime Warranty if the warranty card is filled out by the dealer and or end user and returned to AMX so that AMX receives it within thirty 30 days of the installation of equipment but no later than six 6 months from original AMX sales invoice date The life of the product extends until five 5 years after AMX ceases manufacturing the product model The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to products in their original installation only If a product is moved to a different installation the Limited Lifetime Warranty will no longer apply and the product warranty will instead be the three 3 year Limited Warranty All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box The RMA is valid for a 30 day period After the 30 day period the RMA will be cancelled Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA or after the RMA is cancelled will be refused AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number AMX is not liable for any dama
18. URL is called the file component even though the information is not necessarily in a file A URL can optionally specify a port which is the port number to which the TCP connection is made on the remote host machine If the port is not specified the default port for the protocol is used instead For example the default port for http is 80 An alternative port could be specified as http www amx com 8080 company info home asp Any legal HTTP syntax can be used Special Escape Sequences The system has only a limited knowledge of URL formats in that it transparently passes the URL information onto the server for translation A user can then pass any parameters to the server side programs such as CGI scripts or active server pages However the system will parse the URL looking for special escape codes When it finds an escape code it replaces that code with a particular piece of panel button or state information For example http www amx com img asp device DV would become http www amx com img asp device 10001 Other used escape sequences include Escape Sequences Sequence Panel Information DV Device Number SY System Number IP IP Address HN Host Name MC Mac Address ID Neuron ID PX X Resolution of current panel mode file PY Y Resolution of current panel mode file BX X Resolution of current button BY Y Resolution of current button BN Name of button ST
19. after completing a firmware download and after switching touch input drivers and touch devices NOTE 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 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 NOTE the Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI PRO section on page 26 for CRT screen adjustment procedures 4 Press the crosshairs on the Calibration page to set the calibration points on the
20. 1 Off state and 2 On state sound name blank sound cleared not matched button sound not changed Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BSO 500 1 amp 2 music wav Assigns the sound music wav to the button Off On states A Button Commands Cont ie LZ n n n 11 i ABVL Log On Log Off the computer Syntax BVL lt vt addr range gt lt connection gt Set the network name for the specified address Variable control connection variable text address range 1 4000 connection 0 Log Off connection and 1 Log On connection Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BVL 500 0 Logs off the computer control connection of the button ABVN Syntax BVN lt vt addr range gt lt network name gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 network name 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BVN 500 191 191 191 191 Sets the network name to 191 191 191 191 for the specific control button BVP Set the network password for the specified address Syntax BVP lt vt addr range gt lt network password gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 network password 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BVP 500 PCLOCK Sets the password to PCLOCK for the specific PC control button ABVT Set the computer control network port for the specified address Syntax BVT lt vt addr range gt lt network
21. 1 or 0 gt Enable disable a button WW lt 1 or 0 gt Word wrap On Off GH lt bargraph hi gt Set the bargraph upper limit GL lt bargraph low gt Set the bargraph lower limit GN lt bargraph slider name gt Set the bargraph slider name Joystick cursor name GC lt bargraph slider color gt Set the bargraph slider color Joystick cursor color Gl lt bargraph invert gt Set the bargraph invert noninvert or joystick coordinate 0 1 2 3 See the G V section on page 100 more information GU lt bargraph ramp up gt Set the bargraph ramp up time in intervals of 1 10 second GD lt bargraph ramp down gt Set the bargraph ramp down time in 1 10 second GG lt bargraph drag increment gt Set the bargraph drag increment Refer to the GDI command on page 100 for more information Vl lt video on off gt Set the Video either On value 1 or Off value 0 OT lt feedback type gt 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 lt 1 or 0 gt Set the focus for text area button OP lt 0 255 gt Set the button opacity to either Invisible value 0 or Opaque value 255 OP lt 00 FF gt Set the button opacity to either Invisible value 00 or Opaque value FF UN lt Unicode text gt Set the Unicode text See the UN section on pag
22. 158 9E Menu 159 9F Up Arrow 160 A0 Down Arrow 161 A1 Left Arrow 162 A2 Right Arrow 192 C0 CTRL key up 193 C1 ALT key up 194 C2 Shift key up Panel Setup Commands These commands are not case sensitive Panel Setup Commands AMUT Syntax Set the panel MUT lt mute state gt mute state Variable mute state 0 Mute Off and 1 Mute On Example SEND_COMMAND Panel MUT 1 Sets the panel s master volume to mute Panel Setup Commands Cont PWD PWD sets the level 1 password only Set the page flip Syntax password PWD lt page flip password gt Variables page flip password 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel PWD Main Sets the page flip password to Main APWD Password level is required and must be 1 4 Set the page flip Syntax password PWD lt password level gt lt page flip password gt Variables password level 1 4 page flip password 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel PWD 1 Main Sets the page flip password on Password Level 1 to Main RPP RPP resets the protected password to its default 1988 Reset the Syntax protected 1 QRPP password Example SEND COMMAND Panel RPP Resets the protected Setup page password to 1988 AVOL Syntax Set the panel VOL lt volume level gt volume Variable volume level 0 100 100 is maximum volume setting Example
23. 22 2BWW Syntax Get the current BWW lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt word wrap flag Variable status i 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 custom event type 1010 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 0 no word wrap 1 word wrap Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel BWW 529 1 Gets the button OFF state word wrap flag status information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1010 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 1 VALUES 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 Button Query Commands Cont FON Syntax Get the current FON lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt font index 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 custom event type 1007 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Font index Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel FON 529 1 Gets the button OFF state font type index information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1007 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 72 VALUE3 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 ICO Syntax Get the current ICO
24. 500 1 25 100 Runs a button animation at text address 500 from state 1 to state 25 for 10 second APF Syntax Add page flip APF lt vt addr range gt lt page flip action gt lt page name gt action to a button Variable if it does not i 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 Togg 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 Il Clear all popup pages from all pages page name 1 50 ASCII characters already exist Example SEND COMMAND Panel APF 400 Stan Main Page Assigns button address 400 to a standard page flip with page name Main Page A Button Commands Cont ABAT Syntax Append BAT lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt new text gt non 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 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 ABAU Same format as UNI Append unicode Syntax text BAU lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt
25. 8 NOTE mn0poove8SmT e iA O 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 gt System Settings located on the lower left section of the page to open the System Settings page FIG 25 a System Settings IP Settings NEGA iS ICSE DHGRY Static Ethemert Ethernet IPAddress 192 89 89 89 Mode SUBNETMASK 255 255 255 0 System NUMBER Gateway 192 89 89 2 maseniPyURL Master ort NUNTHET Obtained from tenon 19289 220 Usemame NetLinx Master Seconda ONS 192 89 229 Password Boman NDE Name HostName Ethemet Mode Auti MAGRAnTes 00 11 22 33 44 55 66 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
26. Basic Colors table on page 81 for more information Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BCT 500 504 amp 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 amp B colors values RRGGBB A Button Commands Cont BDO Determines what order each layer of the button is drawn Set the button Syntax draw order BDO lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt 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 12345 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BDO 530 1 amp 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 ABFB This command only works on General type buttons Set the feedback Syntax type of the button BFB lt vt addr range gt lt feedback type gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 feedback type None Channel Invert On Always on Momentary an
27. Cont PKEYP Present a private keypad Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified Keypad displays a instead of the numbers typed The Prompt Text is optional Syntax PREYP lt initial text gt Variables initial text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel PKEYP 123456789 Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string 123456789 in PKP Present a private keypad Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified Keypad displays a instead of the numbers typed The Prompt Text is optional Syntax PKP lt initial text gt lt prompt text gt Variables initial text 1 50 ASCII characters prompt text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel PKP 1234567 ENTER PASSWORD Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string ENTER PASSWORD in SETUP Syntax Send panel to SETUP Setup page Example SEND COMMAND Panel SETUP Sends the panel to the Setup Page SLEEP Syntax Force the panel SLEEP into screen saver Example mode SEND COMMAND Panel SLEEP Forces the panel into screen saver mode SOU Play a sound file Syntax SOU lt sound name gt Variables sound name Name of the sound file Supported sound file formats are WAV amp MP3 Example SEND COMMAND Panel SOU Music wav Plays the Music wav file Panel Run
28. Current state AC Address Code AP Address Port CC Channel Code CP Channel Port LC Level Code LP Level Port 2 NOTE List of Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates The following list describes the available pixel display and refresh rates 640 x 480 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1600 x 1200 60Hz 640 x 480 72Hz 1024 x 768 70Hz 1680 x 1050 60Hz 640 x 480 75Hz 1024 x 768 75Hz 1920 x 1080 60Hz rb 800 x 600 60Hz 1280 x 720 60Hz 1920 x 1200 60Hz highest setting 800 x 600 72Hz 1280 x 1024 60Hz default 800 x 600 75Hz 1360 x 768 60Hz List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI PRO Refer to www amx com for list of latest supported serial touch monitors and USB touch monitors The TPI PRO KIT firmware file must be downloaded before downloading the latest TPI PRO Drivers file v2 3 14 The latest release of the Drivers file is incompatible with previous versions 2 2 7 and before of the TPI PRO firmware Touch driver kit file v2 3 14 can be downloaded only to TPI PRO board with main firmware v2 3 14 or higher version TakeNote You can demonstrate truly interactive presentations using AMX s TakeNote annotation application NXA USBTN FG070 603 TakeNote enables you to use your finger or a stylus to draw directly on the Modero screen The resulting annotations are displayed both on Modero and the PC TakeNote even supports multiple users for the ultimate collabor
29. Page The options on the Panel Statistics page allow you to track the connection status for the panel The Panel Statistics page tracks ICSP messages Blink messages Ethernet connection statistics and Wireless connection statistics FIG 52 Panel Statistics IGSP Messages Total Last 15 Minutes Blink Messages Total Last15 Minutes y Ethernet 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 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 ICSP Messages Messages sent between the master and the touch panel it is the protocol they use to communicate to each other Total e Received The total ICSP messages received by the panel Processed The total ICSP messages processed by the panel Dropped The total
30. SEND_COMMAND Panel VOL 50 Set the panel volume to 50 Dynamic Image Commands The following is a listing and descriptions of Dynamic Image Commands Dynamic Image Commands Force a refresh for a given resource ABBR Syntax Set the bitmap of BBR lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt resource name gt a button to use a Variable particular resource 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 resource name 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BBR 700 1 Sports_Image Sets the resource name of the button to Sports_Image RFR Syntax RFR lt resource name gt Variable resource name 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND_COMMAND Panel RFR Sports_Image Forces a refresh on Sports_Image ARMF Modify an existing resource Syntax RMF lt resource name gt lt data gt Variable resource name 1 50 ASCII characters data Refer to the table in the RAF command for more information Example SEND_COMMAND Panel RMF Sports_Image sALab_Test Images Ftest jpg Changes the resource Sports_Image file name to test jpg and the path to Lab_Test Images Dynamic Image Commands Cont RAF Add new resources Adds any and all resource parameters by sending embedd
31. Shadow 4 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 8 Medium Drop Shadow 5 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 1 Medium Drop Shadow 6 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 2 Medium Drop Shadow 7 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 3 Medium Drop Shadow 8 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 4 Hard Drop Shadow 1 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 5 Hard Drop Shadow 2 with outline Medium Drop Shadow 6 Hard Drop Shadow 3 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 7 Hard Drop Shadow 4 with outline e Medium Drop Shadow 8 Hard Drop Shadow 5 with outline e Hard Drop Shadow 1 Hard Drop Shadow 6 with outline e Hard Drop Shadow 2 Hard Drop Shadow 7 with outline e Hard Drop Shadow 3 Hard Drop Shadow 8 with outline e Hard Drop Shadow 4 Hard Drop Shadow 5 Button Query Commands Button Query commands reply back with a custom event There will be one custom event for each button state combination Each query is assigned a unique custom event type The following example is for debug purposes only NetLinx Example CUSTOM_EVENT device Address DEFINE_EVENT CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1001 Text CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1002 Bitmap CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1003 Icon CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1004 Text Justification CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1005 Bitmap Justification CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1006 Icon Justification CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1007 Font CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1008 Text Effect Name CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1009 Text Effec
32. TPI PRO restart Wrong input type may be selected Go to Video Settings page and select the appropriate input type for that input When using G4 WebControl to communicate with a target TPI Pro a VNC Server dialog appears on my screen During a WebControl connection to a target TPI PRO you are prompted with a G4 Authentication dialog which asks you to enter the assigned password for the TPI PRO before gaining access If you are ever prompted with a VNC Server dialog you must enter the IP Address of the target panel This can be found within the Setup gt Protected Setup gt System Connection page This IP Address of the TPI PRO appears within the IP Settings section of this page Enter the IP Address and click OK You will then be prompted with the G4 Authentication popup where you must enter the TPI PRO s WebControl password The image on my video page isn t centered and or aligned properly even though I m using the RGB Video Setup page alignment tools Before an image can be displayed onto a touch panel or other CRT monitor it must first be positioned to occupy the available visible space on the panel monitor After completing those tasks use the monitor s video controls to stretch and move the incoming video so that 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
33. complete press Done Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System The default System value is one Right click the Empty Device Tree System entry and select Refresh System to re populate the list 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 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 e
34. front panel RESOLUTION button again several time to return to the previous resolution pattern and continue setting up the monitor Once these baseline alignments are done use the RGB controls to complete the final positioning of the incoming image video I can t seem to connect to a NetLinx Master using my NetLinx Studio 2 4 From the Settings gt Master Comm Settings gt Communication Settings gt Settings for TCP IP uncheck the Automatically Ping the Master Controller to ensure availability check box e The pinging is to determine if the Master is available and to reply with a connection failure instantly if it is not Without using the ping feature you will still attempt to make a connection but a failure will take longer to be recognized Some firewalls and networks do not allow pinging though and the ping will then always result in a failure e When connecting to a NetLinx Master controller via TCP IP the program will first try to ping the controller before attempting a connection Pinging a device is relatively fast and will determine if the device is off line or if the TCP IP address that was entered was incorrect If you decide NOT to ping for availability and the controller is off line or you have an incorrect TCP IP address the program will try for 30 45 seconds to establish a connection Note If you are trying to connect to a Master controller that is behind a firewall you may have to uncheck this
35. idle no cursor movements before the session is closed and the user is disconnected e Minimum value 0 minutes panel never times out e 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 Password Setup Page The Password Setup page FIG 47 centers around the properties used to assign passwords for the panel pages Password Setup In Panel Password Change Password 1 Password 2 Password 3 Password 4 Password 5 protected 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 asso
36. iis eens desi eni eranen teati eneee EEEa 61 Password Setup Page iris 63 Calibration Page ria 63 System Settings Page rr rrrrrrrreer rene eee eee ne eee eee eee eee 64 Cache Pag iii alia 66 Setting the image cache nriia ii aria 68 Clearing the Image cache liaison 68 Checking image cache status sisccisscsccisccocencsceceessessscetosocearesscedseusessecesesuccsseedeces voseensbeess 68 Panel Logs Page seuusccceceesvsccededesueusuenbodenssteeeusussveseuuapsedocesvevee 68 Checking the Panel Connection Logs cccccessssssssssceceeesesescssessssseeseeceesessssssessseneees 69 Refreshing the Panel Connections Log scccsssssecsscssssececssssseeesessssseesesesssseeeessssseeees 69 Clearing the Panel Connections Log rrrrrrerrere rece ee eee eee ee zine rire eee eee zenenee 69 i e caa Panel Statistics Page ian iraniane ranno 70 Checking the Panel Statistics ua ii 71 Refreshing the Panel Statistics iaia 71 Clearing the Panel Statistics icit i05 cccsiss cess sceecsoucecesvsssteeravssececescopetsesssdueeuvessnateSeceseceserts 71 Connection Utility Page pil e ie nile 72 Using the Connection Utility initial 73 Programming sca 75 Button ASSIQnMG tS iccseccesccccsicscccccscascecticneckcewccactccesscvebnavsadsncceosaadecccnstaousonesedensacsens 75 Page Commando 75 Programming NUMbersScccsiccsessscsssadassssisossseacsssesssncsenssesssdasssecnseanndasassa
37. in the case of CTRL ALT and Send one or more SHIFT virtual keystrokes Refer to theEmbedded Codes table on page 121 that defines special characters which to the G4 can be included with the string but may not be represented by the ASCII character set application Syntax VKS lt string gt Variable string Only 1 string per command only one stroke per command Example SEND COMMAND Panel VKS 8 Sends out the keystroke backspace to the G4 application Embedded Codes The following is a list of G4 compatible embedded codes lalele e Te Kefee EG Decimal numbers Hexidecimal values Virtual keystroke 8 08 Backspace 13 0D Enter 27 1B ESC 128 80 CTRL key down 129 81 ALT key down 130 82 Shift key down 131 83 F1 132 84 F2 133 85 F3 134 86 F4 135 87 F5 136 88 F6 137 89 F7 138 8A F8 rr Embedded Codes Cont Decimal numbers Hexidecimal values Virtual keystroke 139 8B F9 140 8C F10 141 8D F11 142 8E F12 143 8F Num Lock 144 90 Caps Lock 145 91 Insert 146 92 Delete 147 93 Home 148 94 End 149 95 Page Up 150 96 Page Down 151 97 Scroll Lock 152 98 Pause 153 99 Break 154 9A Print Screen 155 9B SYSRQ 156 9C Tab 157 9D Windows
38. method allows for both mouse and touch panel input control of the computer as seen in FIG 10 NOTE 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 PPS section on page 120 for the specific command parameters to enable the Mouse Pass thru c
39. 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 Panel Statistics 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 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 Protected Setup DSJ B Reboot Panel Number Name Options Keyboard Layout 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 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 Device Number Opens a keypad that is used to set and display the current d
40. 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 gti of NetLinx Studio check to make sure that the NetLinx Master System Number from the Device Addressing dialog box is correctly assigned NOTE 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 Donotalter 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 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 Sys
41. or password field you must first remove the Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection 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 gt Programs gt AMX Control Disc gt NetLinx Studio 2 gt NetLinx Studio 2 3 Select Settings gt Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog box FIG 31 List of previously saved IP addresses zi pawns FIG 31 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP IP Settings 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications
42. 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 The number of images that are currently stored in the RAM cache The maximum flash space allocated for image caching Flash space is used for 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 The percentage of image requests dynamic only that are satisfied by 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 The number of images that are currently stored in the Flash cache i 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 inc
43. 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 Green 7 no connection T 8 Brown White 8 no connection Brown FIG 17 diagrams the RJ 45 pinouts and signals for the ETHERNET RJ 45 connector and cable White Orange Stripe Orange 74 White Green Stripe a Blue a White Blue Stripe 9 Green A End A ONOWRWND T AN W Brown Stripe FIG 17 RJ 45 wiring diagram CL CAUTION O WARNING 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 comp
44. sound level e The Mute button mutes the volume e The Play Test button plays a test WAV MP3 file over the internal speakers Default Panel Sounds Sets the unit to play either the default Button Hit sound when you touch an active button and or the default Button Miss sound when you touch a non active button or any area outside of the active button 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 e 44100 Hz 12000 Hz 32000 Hz 11025 Hz e 24000 Hz 8000 Hz e 22050 Hz 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 m
45. 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 AMX recommends you do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI PRO NOTE 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 O Using a USB hub may cause functionality issues with all USB ports on the TPI PRO Pass thru must be enabled when using control devices that are connected to the USB connectors on the rear of the TPI PRO unit NOTE 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 Discha
46. 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 ra PR Exit Setup se Connection Status aspra N Connection Status Display Timssut Red Connection Status icon Information F indicates no connection to a AS 5B i 3 dia a Master oa n v A si Encrypted Green Connection Status icon Adjustment Connected via Ethernet Inactivity Page Flip Time indicates active presa paz mmunication to a Master rr Connected To System ED Vv ep a co bietet sro ara Yellow Connection Status icon _ indicates an unreliable c network connection Adjustment APX 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 Entera 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 p
47. 0 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 y NOTE NOTE 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 gt 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 th
48. 000 button states range 1 256 for multi state buttons 0 All states for General buttons 1 Off state and 2 On state custom event type 1011 Flag zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string should be 9 Value3 Zero Text Hex encoded color value ex 000000FF Text length Color name length should be 9 Example SEND COMMAND Panel BCB 529 1 Gets the button OFF state border color information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1011 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 9 VALUE3 0 TEXT 222222FF TEXT LENGTH 9 Button Query Commands Cont 2BCF Syntax Get the current fill BCF lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt color 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 custom event type 1012 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string should be 9 Value3 Zero Text Hex encoded color value ex 000000FF Text length Color name length should be 9 Example SEND COMMAND Panel BCF 529 1 Gets the button OFF state fill color information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1012 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 9 VALUES 0 TEXT FF8000FF TEXT LENGTH 9 BCT Syntax Get the current BCT lt vt addr ra
49. 00x50 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 A 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 e 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 amp character is used for And notation A Button Commands ANI Syntax Run a button aNT lt vt addr range gt lt start state gt lt end state gt lt time gt animation in 1 10 Variable second mn 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
50. 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 NOTE 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 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 e Using a USB hub may cause functionality issues with all USB ports on the TPI PRO Do not use a USB hub t
51. 2TXT lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt optional index gt text information 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 optional index This is used if a string was too long to get back in one command The reply will start at this index custom event type 1001 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string Value3 Index Text Text from the button Text length Button text length Example SEND COMMAND Panel TXT 529 1 Gets the button OFF state text information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1001 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 14 VALUES 1 TEXT This is a test TEXT LENGTH 14 e Panel Runtime Operations Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator mode These commands are not case sensitive Panel Runtime Operation Commands ABEEP Output a single beep even if beep is Off Syntax ABEED Example SEND COMMAND Panel ABEEPD Outputs a beep of duration 1 beep even if beep is Off ADBEEP Output a double beep even if beep is Off Syntax ADBEED Example SEND COMMAND Panel ADBEEP Outputs a double beep even if beep is Off AKB Pop up the keyboard icon and initialize the text Keyboard string is set to null on po
52. 8 Very Light Lime 128 255 0 19 Light Lime 112 223 0 eee eee RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors Cont 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 le non ZAN MM MWww rh RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors Cont
53. A Adjusted Level Value Range Low Value Adjusted Level Value Range Low Value subtracted from the Raw Level Value subtracted from the Raw Level Value R Low Range subtracted from the High Low Range subtracted from the High Range Range Dollar sign Dollar sign Buy changing the text on a button via a VT command you can modify the codes on a button When one of the Text Formatting Codes is encountered by the firmware it is replaced with the correct value These values are derived from the following operations Formatting Code Operations Code Operation P Current Value Range Low Value Range High Value Range Low Value x 100 V Current Level Value L Range Low Value H Range High Value S Current State if regular bargraph then resolves to nothing A Current Value Range Low Value R Range High Value Range Low Value Given a current raw level value of 532 a range low value of 500 and a high range value of 600 the following text formatting codes would yield the following strings as shown in the table below Format Display P 32 A out of R 32 out of 100 A of 0 R 32 of 0 100 V of L H 532 of 500 600 e ZZZ ___ NOTE Text Area Input Masking Text Area Input Masking can be used to limit the allowed correct characters that are entered into a text area For example in working with a zip c
54. Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI PRO Host USB Touch Monitor 2 USB Type A ports that can be used for a keyboard mouse external storage KEYBOARD MOUSE USB unit or USB capable touch panel interface ports 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 ETHERNET 10 100 port 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 e This communication is reflected via the front ICSP LED TOUCH INPUT port RS 232 DB9 9 pin serial port provides connectivity to a pointer device i e touch screen that requires a serial connection AUDIO OUT connector 3 5mm mini jack provides stereo output for use with line level 0 707 VRMS non amplified stereo output only Power connector 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix connector eC ds 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 List of Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates section on page 140 for a more detailed list of Touch Monitors that have been tested with the TPI Pro USB Dr
55. EO 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 The following tables list the VGA OUT HD 15 connector pinouts VGA OUT HD 15 Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Function Red Red signals Green Green signals Blue Blue signals Sense 2 Monitor ID bit 2 GND _ Signal Ground 5 RAGND Red analog ground GAGND Green analog ground N OD oa Bl ww hyo gt BAGND Blue analog ground N A Not used 1 10 SAGND Synchronization analog ground 11 Sense 0 Monitor ID bit 0 12 Sense 1 Monitor ID bit 1 13 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization signal o 14 VSYNC Vertical synchronization signal 15 Sense 3 Monitor ID bit 3 VGA HD 15 male connector The following table lists t
56. F Popupl Deactivates the popup page Popup1 on the current page PPG Toggle a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page Ifthe 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 lt popup page name gt lt page name gt 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 Popupl Main Toggles the popup page Popup1 on the Main page from one state to another On Off Example 2 SEND_COMMAND Panel PPG Popupl Toggles the popup page Popup1 on the current page from one state to another On Off e Page Commands Cont PPK Kill refers to the deactivating Off of a popup window from all pages If the pop up page is Kill a specific part of a group the whole group is deactivated This command works in the same way as popup page from the Clear Group command in TPDesign4 all pages Syntax PPK lt popup page name gt Variable popup page name 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the popup page Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PPK Popup1 Kills the popup page Popup on all pages PPM A Modal popup page when active only al
57. ICSP messages dropped by the panel Last 15 Minutes Received The total ICSP messages received by the panel in the last 15 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 Blink Messages The master sends this message once every 5 seconds to all connected devices Total e Received The total Blink messages received by the panel Missed The total Blink messages missed by the panel Last 15 Minutes e Received The total Blink messages received by the panel in the last 15 minutes e Missed The total Blink messages missed 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 Checking the Panel Statistics 1 Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section This opens the Tools menu Within the Jools 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 2 3 Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section This opens the Tools menu Within the Tools menu press the Panel Statistics button Push the Refresh
58. 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 NOTE k1k h 1b1k v iA ada Press the Protected Setup button located on the lower left of the panel page to open the Protected Setup page Enter 1988 into the Keypad s password field and press Done when finished 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 Upon start up press anywhere on the screen to return to the Protected Setup page and begin defining the communication properties TPI PRO and Panel Interface Setup 30 TPI PRO Total Presentation Interface Pro Edition Configuring Communication NOTE O WARNING NOTE NOTE 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 Before commencing verify you are using
59. MMAND Panel BRD 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 Quad Line Sets the border by name Quad Line to those buttons with the variable text range of 500 504 amp 510 515 Refer to the TPD4 Border Styles by Name table on page 84 ABSF Set the focus to the text area Note Select one button at a time single variable text address Do not assign a variable text address range to set focus to multiple buttons Only one variable text address can be in focus at a time Syntax BSF lt vt addr gt lt selection value gt Variable variable text address 1 4000 selection value unselect 0 and select 1 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BSF 500 1 Sets the focus to the text area of the button ABSM Submit text for text area buttons This command causes the text areas to send their text as strings to the NetLinx Master Syntax BSM lt vt addr range gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BSM 500 Submits the text of the text area button BSO Set the sound played when a button is pressed If the sound name is blank the sound is then cleared If the sound name is not matched the button sound is not changed Syntax BSO lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt sound name gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 button states range 1 256 for multi state buttons 0 All states for General buttons
60. ND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LDA lt list data list Primary data is address gt lt uniflag gt lt primary data gt lt data2 gt required Variables list address address where data resides uniflag indicates unicode 0 No unicode 1 Uses unicode primary data the key data column The information in this column provides each row with its uniqueness data2 variable column data information The number of data fields is limited only to the number of columns in the data list Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDA 1 0 Entry5 Meatloaf Best of Anything for Love Adds a text row to the data list located at address 1 The primary data is set as Entry5 Meatloaf Best of and Anything for Love are all cells within the new row Example unicode SEND_COMMAND Device LDA 1 1 0045006E0074007200790035 004D006500610074006C006F006 10061 00420065007300740020006F0066 0041006E0079007400680 069006E006700200066006F00720020004C006F00760065 Adds a unicode text row to the data list located at address 1 The primary data is set as Entry5 Meatloaf Best of and Anything for Love are all cells within the new row List Box Commands Cont Data List Commands ALDR Syntax Removes a row from an SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LDR lt list existing data list address gt lt uniflag gt lt primary data gt Variables list address address where data resides uniflag indicates unicode 0 N
61. 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 PST Set the show effect time for the specified popup page Syntax PST lt popup page name gt lt show effect time gt 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 Page Commands Cont PAGE Flip to a specified page Flips to a page with a specified page name If the page is currently active it will not redraw the page Syntax PAGE lt page name gt Variable page name 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the page on which the popup is displayed Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PAGE Pagel Flips to page1 PPOF Deactivate a specific popup page 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 part of a group the whole group is deactivated This command works in the same way as the Hide Popup command in TPDesign4 Syntax PPOF lt popup page name gt lt page name gt Variable popup page name 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the popup page page name 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the page on whi
62. 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 e 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 Setting the Touch Drivers section on page 27 e Ifthe 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 NOTE NOTE Setting the Output Resolut
63. Page Commands Cont PHT Set the hide effect time for the specified popup page Syntax PHT lt popup page name gt lt hide effect time gt 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 PPA Close all popups on a specified page If the page name is empty the current page is used Same as the Clear Page command in TPDesign4 Syntax PPA lt page name gt Variable page name 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the page on which the popup is displayed Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PPA Pagel Close all popups on Page1 PPF Deactivate a specific popup page 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 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 lt popup page name gt lt page name gt 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 Popupl Main Deactivates the popup page Popup1 on the Main page Example 2 SEND_COMMAND Panel PP
64. Settings dialog box 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 Click on the Authentication Required option button if the Master is secured then enter a username and password 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 Click the Edit Settings button in the Communications Settings dialog box to open the TCP IP Settings dialog box FIG 31 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 Enter the IP address into the TCP IP Address field This information is obtained from either your System Administrator or obtained from the Master Click OK when you are done adding or editing the IP address from the New Edit TCP IP Setting dialog box Click OK three more times to close the open dialog boxes and save your settings Click Yes to interrupt the current communication from the Master and apply the new settings Select Tools gt Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot the Master dialog box then click Reboot to reboot the Master and incorporate any changes When the dialog box replies with Reboot of system
65. System Settings page 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 Calibrate Press the Calibrate button to access the Calibration page where you can use the displayed set of crosshairs to calibrate a touch screen panel Refer to the Calibration Page section on page 63 for more detailed information G4 Web Control Press the G4 Web Control button to access the G4 Web Control page where 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 Other Settings Press the Other Settings button to open a slide bar with the following options 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 Password Setup Page section on page 63 for more detailed information Tools Press the Tools button to open a slide bar with the following options Press the Panel Logs button to open the Panel Logs page where you can view your panel s connection history Refer to the Panel Logs Page section
66. Time indicates communication to a Master Audio PE N paraaan Connected To System GD Vv ao A ai eae E Protected Inactivity Page Setup Yellow Connection Status icon indicates an unreliable ITA Video network connection Adjustment APX 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 default Main 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 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 t
67. anel 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 TRENO OLII EI calibrate ic Control Options Keyboard Layout TON Telnet w b vy Gp 4 Page Tracking System Recovery Serial Port Baud Rate ystem Remove User 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 Number Master IP URL and Master Port number Refer to your NetLinx Master s Before continuing open NetLinx Studio This program assists in developing a System 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 page FIG 24 and begin configuring the communication settings on the TPI PRO to match those of the target Master P Settings WEBGA Sia IPAddress Mode SS Subnet Wask g System Number Gateway Hostname Pima ons Secondary ONS Password Etemet mode MAGAddrEss FIG 24 System Settings page 10 Press the on screen Reboot button to restart the TPI PRO and incorporate any changes Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection
68. ar 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 lee a e i NOTE 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 From USB Mouse keyboard input Signal video feed from the computer j to the monitor through the TPI PRO Type B USB cable between PC and TPI PRO control is on panel pages on the computer and displayed on the monitor device controls actions on computer pages routed for viewing through monitor LI Ga ai i me ami 4 odpo Ge eo eGo oe eo ne EE N Ethernet x CRT Monitor NetLinx Master FIG 9 System Installation Example 2 Mouse Pass Thru Control 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 The two USB connectors on the rear of
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70. ate unicode text Unicode HEX value Example SEND_COMMAND Panel UNI 500 1 0041 Sets the button s unicode character to A Note To send the variable text A in unicode to all states of the variable text button 1 for which the character code is 0041 Hex send the following command SEND_COMMAND TP UNI 1 0 0041 Note Unicode is always represented in a HEX value TPD4 generates through the Text Enter Box dialog box unicode HEX values Refer to the TPDesign4 Instruction Manual for more information Text Effect Names The following is a listing of text effects names This list is associated with the TEF command on page 104 e Glow S Hard Drop Shadow 6 Glow M Hard Drop Shadow 7 Glow L e Hard Drop Shadow 8 Glow X Soft Drop Shadow 1 with outline Outline S Soft Drop Shadow 2 with outline Outline M Soft Drop Shadow 3 with outline Outline L Soft Drop Shadow 4 with outline e Outline X Soft Drop Shadow 5 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 1 Soft Drop Shadow 6 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 2 Soft Drop Shadow 7 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 3 Soft Drop Shadow 8 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 4 Medium Drop Shadow 1 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 5 Medium Drop Shadow 2 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 6 Medium Drop Shadow 3 with outline Soft Drop Shadow 7 Medium Drop
71. ative environment TakeNote is included with your TPI PRO on a USB stick FIG 54 i TakeNote FIG 54 NXA USBTN TakeNote USB Computer Control Stick This 64MB USB Control Stick contains everything you need to implement both Computer Control and TakeNote functionality including e The amxCC server application e The configCC configuration utility NetLinx cc GuestPC Code Module e Sample Code and Programming Configuration Pages e AMX TakeNote on screen annotation application To annotate over video using the TakeNote application you must install a video card into a PC which is connected to the TPI PRO For more information on configuring and using TakeNote consult the TakeNote Quick Start Guide included with the TakeNote USB Control Stick Appendix TPI PRO Total Presentation Interface Pro Edition 141 an IS It s Your World Take ControlTM 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA e 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax e 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 11 08 2008 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
72. button Clearing the Panel Statistics 1 Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section This opens the Tools menu Within the Tools menu press the Panel Statistics button Push the Clear button Confirm your selection Connection Utility Page The options on the Connection Utility page allows you to view query and response statistics for your connection Gonmnection Utility Connection Information Master IP s Wireless Information WAP MAG SSID Channel Quality Signal Strenath Connection Statistics Query 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 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 Information Master IP Displays the IP address of
73. ch the popup is displayed Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PPOF Popupl Main Deactivates the popup page Popup1 on the Main page Example 2 SEND_COMMAND Panel PPOF Popupl Deactivates the popup page Popup1 on the current page PPOG Toggle a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page Ifthe 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 PPOG lt popup page name gt lt page name gt 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 Popupl Main Toggles the popup page Popup1 on the Main page from one state to another On Off Example 2 SEND _COMMAND Panel PPOG Popupl Toggles the popup page Popup1 on the current page from one state to another On Off Page Commands Cont PPON Activate a specific popup page to launch on either a specified page or 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 lt popup page name gt lt page name gt the current pa
74. changes to take Set the column order for effect sorting Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVS lt view address gt lt column gt lt column gt Variables view address the address of the view definition column the starting column number first column is 1 Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVS 3 5 2 1 Sets the column sort order to column 5 first then column 2 and then column 1 The data list is displayed according to the view definitions located at address 3 ALVU Update any view currently looking at this list Update any view currently NOTE This must be called after changes to list data looking at this list Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVU lt view address gt Variables view address the address of the view definition Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVU 3 Updates the data list and displays it according to the view definitions located at address 3 Troubleshooting This section describes the solutions to possible hardware firmware issues that could arise during the common operation of a TPI PRO Troubleshooting Information Symptom Solution Manifest xma can not be found An error occurs when sending a file to a G4 panel Manifest xma is the file that contains the listing for all the files If you see this error again before attempting to send the file uncheck the Smart Transfer box It may be necessary do a Full Clean The video pages appear blank upon
75. ciated to a selected password group e 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 Calibrate 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 On screen crosshairs used for calibration of the touch device FIG 48 Calibration page actually 3 separate screens re 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 System Settings IP Settings Master Connection IP Settings section Master Connection section NetLinx Master properties ea Mode Subnet Mask Gateway Hostname Primary ah Secondary Domain Eiiemet Mode MAG Address System Number PP Master Connection features are not Master Port Number saved until the panel is rebooted Usermame Password cente QD Red fields are user editable Blue fields cy
76. cle 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 DHCP Static IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Host Name Sets the IP communication values for the TPI PRO and contains 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 Sets the IP Address assigned to the TPI PRO 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 Sets a gateway value to the TPI PRO Gateway is a computer that either performs protocol conversion between different types of networks ap
77. criptions 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 NOTE WARNING 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 Installation TPI PRO Total ro Edition 9 Installation Cc TPI PRO Total Presentation Interfa Wiring and Device Connections Overview Most device connections are made via the ports on the rear panel of the TPI PRO FIG 6 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 source TOUCH KEYBOARD MOUSE USB Ports These Type B USB ports provide touch keyboard and mouse control from up to four PCs Connect to
78. d Blink Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BFB 500 Momentary Sets the Feedback type of the button to Momentary A Button Commands Cont ABIM Set the input mask for the specified address Syntax BIM lt vt addr range gt lt input mask gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 input mask Refer to the Text Area Input Masking section on page 136 for character 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 ABLN Set the number of lines removed equally from the top and bottom of a composite video signal 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 lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt number of lines gt 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 A Button Commands Cont BMC Button copy command Copy attributes of the source button to all the destination buttons
79. ddress 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 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 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 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
80. ddress 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 A Button Commands Cont BMF Syntax Set any all button BMF lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt data gt parameters by Variables sending embedded codes Variable text address char array 1 4000 and data 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 lt border style gt Set the border style name See the Border styles table on page 84 B lt border 0 27 40 41 gt Set the borer style number See the Border styles table on page 84 DO lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt lt 1 5 gt Set the draw order Listed from bottom to top Refer to the BDO command on page 89 for more information F lt font 1 8 10 11 20 29 32 xx gt Set the font See the Default Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 83 F lt font 01 08 10 11 20 29 32 xx gt Set the font See the Default Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 83 Mi lt mask image gt Set the mask image Refer to the BMI command on page 94 for more information T lt text gt Set the text using ASCII characters empty is clear P lt bitmap gt Set the picture bitmap filename empty is clear l lt ic
81. ded preserve lt 0 1 gt Set the value of the preserve flag Default is 0 Currently preserve has no function Example SEND_COMMAND Panel RAF New Image P0 HAMX COM ALab Test_filetFtest jpg Adds a new resource The resource name is New Image P protocol is an HTTP H host name is AMX COM A file path is Lab Test file and F file name is test jpg Dynamic Image Commands Cont ARSR Syntax Change the RSR lt resource name gt lt refresh rate gt refresh rate for a given resource Variable resource name 1 50 ASCII characters refresh rate Measured in seconds Example SEND_COMMAND Panel RSR Sports_Image 5 Sets the refresh rate to 5 seconds for the given resource Sports_Image Listboxes Listboxes provide flexibility to remote pages once constrained by physical display areas Both static and dynamic tables can display multiple devices and items when used with proper navigation tools List Box commands can be used in conjunction with the application TPDesign4 to create both static and dynamic commands Any data field including primary data may be enclosed in double quotes so that commas within that data field will not be interpreted as delimiters Within the double quotes in such a field the backslash is treated as an escape character so that double quote literals can still be used within the field When a backslash is enc
82. displayed SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVL lt view address gt lt list port gt lt list address gt Variables e view address the address of the view definition list port 1 100 port where data resides list address address where data resides Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVL 5 my songs Sets the data list viewed to my songs and displays it according to the view definitions located at address 5 List Box Commands Cont List View Commands ALVM Display a new position If select is set then select that new position Display a new position Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVM lt view address gt lt offset gt Variables view address the address of the view definition offset numeric display shift Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVM 2 4 Shifts the display 4 and displays the list according to the view definitions located at address 2 ALVO Display a data list according to a preset sort ordering view definition This Display a data list according command tells the view which of the possible orderings to use Note that the to a preset sort ordering view lt sort gt field is a bitmask so that the 3 bit positions may be combined definition Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVO lt view address gt lt sort gt Variables view address the address of the view definition sort bitmask with the following bit assignments 0x0001 Sort 0x0002 R
83. e 105 for the text format LN lt 0 240 gt Set the lines of video being removed See the BLN section on page 90 for more information EF lt text effect name gt Set the text effect EC lt text effect color gt Set the text effect color ML lt max length gt Set the maximum length of a text area MK lt input mask gt Set the input mask of a text area VL lt 0 1 gt Log On Log Off the computer control connection N lt network name gt Set network connection name P lt password gt Set the network connection password Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BMF 500 1 B10 CFRed CB Blue SCTBlack Ptest png Sets the button OFF state as well as the Border Fill Color Border Color Text Color and Bitmap A Button Commands Cont Set the maximum length of the text area button ABMI Mask image is used to crop a borderless button to a non square shape This is typically Set the button used with a bitmap mask image Syntax BMI lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt mask image gt 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 amp 2 newMac png Sets the button with variable text 530 ON OFF state mask image to newmac png ABML If this value is se
84. e 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 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 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 acce
85. ecified time If timeout is empty popup page will clear the timeout Syntax PPT lt popup page name gt lt timeout gt 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 Popupl 30 Sets the popup page Popup7 to timeout within 3 seconds Set the show effect position PPX Same as a Clear All command in TPDesign 4 Close all popups Syntax on all pages 1 QPPX Example SEND_COMMAND Panel PPX Close all popups on all pages PSE Only 1 coordinate is ever needed for an effect however the command will specify both Set the show This command sets the location at which the effect will begin at effect for the Syntax specified popup PSE lt popup page name gt lt show effect name gt page to the named show Variable effect 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 PSP 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 lt popup page name gt lt x coordinate gt lt y coordinate gt Variable popup page name 1 50 ASCII characters
86. ed codes and data Syntax RAF lt resource name gt lt data gt Variable resource name 1 50 ASCII characters data Refers to the embedded codes see table below Embedded Codes Parameter Embedded Code Description protocol P lt 0 1 gt Set protocol HTTP 0 or FTP 1 user U lt user gt Set Username for authentication password S lt password gt Set Password for authentication host H lt host gt Set Host Name fully qualified DNS or IP Address file F lt file gt Full path to the location of the file or program that will return the resource The path must be a valid HTTP URL minus the protocol and host The only exception to this is the inclusion of special escape sequences and in the case of the FTP protocol regular expressions path A lt path gt Set Directory path The path must be a valid HTTP URL minus the protocol host and filename The only exception to this is the inclusion of special escape sequences and in the case of the FTP protocol regular expressions refresh R lt refresh 1 65535 gt The number of seconds between refreshes in which the resource is downloaded again Refreshing a resource causes the button displaying that resource to refresh also The default value is 0 only download the resource once newest N lt O 1 gt Set the newest file A value of 1 means that only the most recent file matching the pattern is downloa
87. el Display and Refresh Rates sssssssssssseeeeeeeeseessssseseees 140 List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers Tested with the TPHPRO canne ae 140 TARENGIE lai 140 Table of Contents Total Pr 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 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 NETLINX TPI PRO 2 FIG 2 TPI PRO 2 Both TPI PROs support high resolution inputs outputs e 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 e Outputs 2 VGA up to 1920x1200 WUXGA 60 Hz Basic features of both include e Up to 4 video or RGB
88. el Type Displays the type of G4 device being used Firmware Version Displays the G4 firmware version being used by the G4 device Verify you have the latest version from www amx com 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 G4 device Maximum available screen width on a TPI PRO is 1920 pixels Screen Height Displays the pixel height being used to display the incoming video signal on the G4 device e Maximum available screen height on a TPI PRO is 1200 pixels Screen Refresh Rate Displays the video refresh rate applied to the incoming video signal from the G4 device Screen Rotation Displays the degree of rotation applied to the on screen image NOTE Panel Information Page Elements Cont Power Up Page Displays the first touch panel page assigned for display af
89. er name or joystick cursor name Slider names and cursor names can be found in the TPDesign4 slider name and cursor drop down list Syntax AGSN lt vt addr range gt lt bargraph slider name gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 bargraph slider name see table below Bargraph Slider Names None Ball Circle L Circle M Circle S Precision Rectangle L Rectangle M Rectangle S Windows Windows Active Joystick Cursor Names None Arrow Ball Circle Crosshairs Gunsight Hand Metal Spiral Target View Finder Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GSN 500 Ball Changes the bargraph slider name or the Joystick cursor name to Ball ie _ _ _ 21221 1 l 2 A Button Commands Cont AICO Set the icon toa button Syntax ICO lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt icon index gt 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 icon index range 0 9900 a value of 0 is clear Example SEND_COMMAND Panel ICO 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 1 Sets the icon for On and Off states for buttons with variable text ranges of 500 504 amp 510 515 JSB Set bitmap picture alignment using a numeric keypad layout for those buttons with a defined address range The alignment of 0
90. ere 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 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 Openaweb 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 TPI PRO 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 kd NOTE NOTE Master Connection section NetLinx Master Ethernet IP A
91. erwrite mode If the cursor is positioned on a character already entered and you type in a new and valid character the new character replace the old character There is no shifting of characters When working with ranges specified by the mask the keyboard allows you to enter a number between the values listed in the ranges If a user enters a value that is larger than the max the maximum number of right most characters is used to create a new acceptable value e Example 1 If you type 125 into a field accepting 0 100 then the values displayed will be 1 sa 12 S e Example 2 If the max for the filed was 20 then the values displayed will be 1 12 5 When data overflows from a numerical field the overflow value is added to the previous field on the chain if the overflow character was specified In the above example if the overflow flag was set the first example will place the 1 into the previous logical field and the second example will place 12 in the previous logical field If the overflow filed already contains a value the new value will be inserted to the right of the current characters and the overflow field will be evaluated Overflow continues to work until a filed with no overflow value is set or there are no more fields left i e reached first field If a character is typed and that characters appear in the Next Field list the keyboard should move the focus to the next field For example when entering time a
92. etup 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 Video Settings NOTE Page section on page 54 for more information ee iii 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 ooh was Ethernet cl x 4 Type B USB cable between PC and TPI PRO control is on panel pages on the computer and displayed on LS the touch panel MEZZE SIA m oz oCo oo eGo oie oe oo oo pE Connect VGA Output to touch panel g i joy GO From USB Mouse input device controls actions on computer pages routed for viewing through touch panel ouch Input fr
93. everse 0x0004 Filter Note Of special note is the reverse bit 0x0002 which reverses the list whatever order it is currently in When used on a sorted list it results in a reverse sort When used on a reverse sorted list it results in a forward sorted list In most cases the reverse bit should not be used alone but should be used in combination with the sort bit 0x0003 such that it always results in a reverse sorted list Possible values for the sort field 0 None 1 Forward Sort 2 Reverse the current list ordering may or may not be sorted 3 Reverse Sort 4 Filter 5 Forward Sort Filter 6 Reverse current filter 7 Reverse sort filter Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVO 1 7 Displays the data list according to the view definitions located at address 1 and filters and reverse sorts the list List Box Commands Cont List View Commands ALVP Display a new position If the select option is set then select that position Display a new position Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LVP lt view address gt lt index gt Variables view address the address of the view definition index the row number in sequential order first row is 1 Example SEND_COMMAND Device LVP 5 3 Sets the display position starting at the third row and displays it according to the view definitions located at address 5 la Set the column order for sorting Update must be called for
94. evice number Options Allows you to select various TPI PRO features 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 FIG 45 for an example of the function locations 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 Telnet button to enable or disable the telnet server on the TPI PRO This feature focuses on direct telnet communication to the TPI PRO Protected Setup Page Elements Cont System Recovery Allows you to either reset the TPI PRO to factory default settings and or wipe 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 cur
95. eyed 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 gt 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 NOTE 3 Toggle the DHCP Static field in the IP Settings section until the choice cycles to Static Press the IP Address field to open a Keyboard and enter the static IP address provided by your System Administrator Press Done after you are finished entering the IP information Repeat the same process for the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields Press the optional Host Name field to open the Keyboard and enter the Host Name information Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha numeric string of the host name O 0 N o m 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 1 e
96. g TEXT LENGTH 9 BOP Syntax Get the overall BOP lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt button opacity 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 custom event type 1015 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Opacity Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel BOP 529 1 Gets the button OFF state opacity information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1015 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 200 VALUE3 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 Button Query Commands Cont BRD Syntax Get the current BRD lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt border name 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 custom event type 1014 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string Value3 Zero Text String that represents border name Text length Border name length Example SEND COMMAND Panel BRD 529 1 Gets the button OFF state border information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1014 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 22 VALUES 0 TEXT Double Bevel Raised L TEXT LENGTH
97. ge 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 Popupl Main Activates the popup page Popup1 on the Main page Example 2 SEND_COMMAND Panel PPON Popupl 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 223 112 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 1
98. ges caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform This includes any lost profits lost savings incidental damages or consequential damages AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Authorized Partner for a third party This Limited Warranty does not apply to a any AMX product that has been modified altered or repaired by an unauthorized agent or improperly transported stored installed used or maintained b damage caused by acts of nature including flood erosion or earth quake c damage caused by a sustained low or high voltage situation or by a low or high voltage disturbance including brownouts sags spikes or power outages or d damage caused by war vandalism theft depletion or obsolescence 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 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 last Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of inci dental or consequential damages for c
99. hanges 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 Default Settings The Default Settings button sets the video settings to their default values indicated in this table Undo Changes The Undo Changes button disregards any changes made on the page since the last settings were saved 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 Green signal Version Displays the firmware version currently used by the TPI PRO Status Displays whether a video sync signal is detected NOTE 2 NOTE 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 setting
100. he 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
101. he 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 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 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 VGA Composite Pin Signal Signal Red BNC Green BNC Blue Coax Black BNC Grey Coax 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
102. ication 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 custom event type 1006 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 1 9 justify Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel JSI 529 1 Gets the button OFF state icon justification information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1006 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 6 VALUE3 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 Button Query Commands Cont JST Syntax Get the current JST lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt text justification 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 custom event type 1004 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 1 9 justify Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel JST 529 1 Gets the button OFF state text justification information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1004 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 1 VALUE3 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 2TEC Syntax Get the current TEC lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt text effect color Variable variable text address range
103. ick p feature for the SEND COMMAND Panel MDC virtual PC Sets the mouse double click for use with the virtual PC ASHO Syntax Show or hide a button with a set variable text range SHO lt vt addr range gt lt command value gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 command value 0 hide 1 show Example SEND_COMMAND Panel SHO 500 504 amp 510 515 0 Hides buttons with variable text address range 500 504 amp 510 515 A Button Commands Cont ATEC Set the text effect color for the specified addresses states to the specified color The Text Effect is specified by name and can be found in TPD4 You can also assign the color by name or RGB value RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA Syntax TEC lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt color value gt 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 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel TEC 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 12 Sets the text effect color to Very Light Yellow on buttons with variable text 500 504 and 510 515 ATEF The Text Effect is specified by name and can be found in TPD4 Set the text effect Syntax TEF lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt text effect name gt Variable
104. ile on the Master This profile should have the pre defined level of access configuration rights NDP Name 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 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 me
105. ion on the TPI PRO 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 page FIG 20 Push once for next resolution Previously saved output resolution Push twice for previous resolution Push and hold 2 seconds to exit and save changes Push any other button to exit no changes Currently selected output resolution Exit no change in 18 seconds s Original Resolution 640x480 60Hz New Resolution 640x480 72 Hz 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 resolut
106. ion 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 NOTE 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 resolu
107. is Text the second and third columns are also Text List Box Commands Cont Data List Commands ALDL Modifies the data in a single column field This can be used to load a data list Modifies the data in a single that has long text fields column field Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LDL lt list address gt lt column gt lt uniflag gt lt primary data gt lt data column gt Variables list address address where data resides column the starting column number first column is 1 uniflag indicates unicode 0 No unicode 1 Uses unicode primary data the key data column The information in this column provides each row with its uniqueness new cell data data information for a single field or cell Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDL 1 1 0 Entry5 Music The field located in column 1 in the row with the primary data Entry5 and in the data list located at the address of 1 is a text value of Music Example unicode SEND_COMMAND Device LDL 1 1 1 0045006E0074007200790035 004D0075007300690063 The field located in column 1 in the row with the primary data Entry5 and in the data list located at the address of 1 is a text value of Music ALVC Set the table column display order according to the order of the entered column Set the table column display Values order according to the order Syntax of the entered column values SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt
108. is followed by lt left gt lt top gt The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the button Syntax JSB lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt new text alignment gt 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 alignment Value of 1 9 corresponds to the following locations 0 1 45 6 Zero can be used for an absolute position 7 8 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel JSB 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 1 Sets the off on state picture alignment to upper left corner for those buttons with variable text ranges of 500 504 amp 510 515 AJSI Set icon alignment using a numeric keypad layout for those buttons with a defined address range The alignment of 0 is followed by lt left gt lt top gt The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the button Syntax A7ST lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt new icon alignment gt 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 icon alignment Value of 1 9 corresponds to the following locations 0 1 2 13 45 l6 Zero can be used for an absolute p
109. ith the specified page name ClearA Il Clear all popup pages from all pages page name 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel DPF 409 Prev Deletes the assignment of a button from flipping to a previous page MENA Enable or disable buttons with a set variable text Syntax ENA lt vt addr range gt lt command value gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 de command value 0 disable 1 enable Example SEND_COMMAND Panel ENA 500 504 amp 510 515 0 Disables button pushes on buttons with variable text range 500 504 amp 510 515 AFON Font ID numbers are generated by the TPDesign4 programmers report Set a font toa specific Font ID value for those buttons with a defined address range Syntax FON lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt font value gt 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 font value range 1 XXX Refer to the Default Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 83 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel FON 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 4 Sets the font size to font ID 4 for the on and off states of buttons with the variable text range of 500 504 amp 510 515 The Font ID is generated by TPD4 and is located in TPD4 through the Main menu Panel gt Generate Programmer s Report gt Text O
110. ivers 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 Master communication and programming is available via an Ethernet connection Refer to the Step 3 Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type section on page 34 for more information There are several methods of TPI PRO communication and programming available DHCP Refer to the P Settings section Configuring a DHCP Address over Ethernet section on page 33 for more information Static IP Refer to the P 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 NetLi
111. k 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 Tools menu 2 Within the Tools 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 Tools menu 2 Within the Tools 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 Tools menu 2 Within the Tools menu press the Panel Logs button 3 Push the Clear button 4 Confirm your selection Panel Statistics
112. lected TPI PRO FIG 36 Refer to the TPDesign4 Touch Panel Program instruction manual for more specific information on uploading TPDesign4 files to a panel Project Information Feb 24 13 08 15 2005 Feb 24 13 08 15 2005 a dee deo Feb 24 13 08 20 2005 OS O fossa Const ROB TER LZZIOnO Mont e fate IT rire fi Ferme Esami Tosi Tre 57 Un apt gare i am a prc TG eni i Sample TPD4 Project Properties dialog box FIG 36 Project Information page The elements of the Project Information page are described in the table below 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 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 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 orde
113. lete 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 Power Supply GND To the TPI PRO FIG 19 NetLinx power connector wiring diagram Never pre tin wires for compression type connections 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 Wiring and Device Connections 24 TPI PRO Total Presentation Interfa TPI PRO and Panel Interface Setup NOTE 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
114. low 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 A Before commencing verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware WARNING 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 7 These steps allow the panel to cycle through its available ports and detect any If you have not yet connected power and turned on TPI PRO continue with steps 4 attached connectors Otherwise skip to step
115. lows you to use the buttons and features on that Set the modality POPUP page All other buttons on the panel page are inactivated of a specific Syntax popup page to PPM lt popup page name gt lt mode gt Modal or i NonModal 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 modal 1 and non modal 0 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 PPN If the page name is empty the current page is used see example 2 If the popup page is Activate a specific popup page to launch on either a specified page or the current page already on do not re draw it This command works in the same way as the Show Popup command in TPDesign4 Syntax PPN lt popup page name gt lt page name gt 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 Popupl Main Activates Popup1 on the Main page Example 2 SEND_COMMAND Panel PPN Popupl Activates the popup page Popup1 on the current page Page Commands Cont PPT Set a specific popup page to timeout within a sp
116. lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt icon index 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 custom event type 1003 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Icon Index Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel IC0 529 1 amp 2 Gets the button OFF state icon index information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1003 Flag 0 VALUE1 2 VALUE2 12 VALUE3 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 Button Query Commands Cont 2JSB Syntax Get the current JSB lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt bitmap Variable justification 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 custom event type 1005 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 1 9 justify Value3 Zero Text Blank Text length Zero Example SEND COMMAND Panel JSB 529 1 Gets the button OFF state bitmap justification information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1005 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 5 VALUE3 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH 0 JSl Syntax Get the current JSI lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt icon justif
117. mber 1 EA WEGGING Welcome guest DICA System Number 1 nal REFRESH AI Iro Master Configuration Manager Manage WebControl Connections Manage devices attached to the Master G AIR_PROD G Device 10046 A G Device 10001 Compatible G4 panels Java and all Ja tradi Fuse comesson F verve Compression T Use Compression I Use low color options trademarks of Sun Mi Copyright 2006 AMX I Show Device Tree Eta FIG 28 Manage WebControl Connections page populated with compatible panels 6 Click Yes 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 7 Click on the G4 panel name link associated with the target panel A secondary web browser window then appears on the screen FIG 29 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 irutall and run AMA G4 Webcontrat JADI 3 11 AM and Gist by Publisher ausherticty wetted by Veni Clans 3 Code Siging 2001 CA Caon AMX Conporahon anset thet the content You shoshi only ntaa thes cartan pci utt Corsoraton to mal e thal arsent
118. mory 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 Image Gache Settings Flash Cache Size RAM Max SA Io SS Vv A RAM Current Size 32 MB Max Flash RAM Cache Expires AR gt N ep v A Flash Hit Rate Items in Cache ERD FIG 50 Cache page 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 fr
119. ng a Serial Touch Panel csssssssssesceeeseesessseseees 28 Configuring Communication ssaa 31 Setting up the TPI PRO Device Number ssessseessessesecereesssesssseseecerseeseseseseeseeeeesssese 31 Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection rrrrrrrrereereere ee ee cene eee nicize nine 33 Step 1 Configuring the Panel s IP Settings erre eee ieeieeiieieiiene 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 ssssssssssseceeeseeseseseseees 34 Step 3 Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type cr rrrrreerereeieniciceneee 34 e 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 cerrrrrrrrrerereeieze nizza rene zzz eee cis azione zicezionene 37 Master Connection section NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address URL UDP Mode ccrrrrrrrreereeee rie eze nine cene cenezieonieee nizzazione 38 Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel
120. nge gt lt button states range gt text color 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 custom event type 1013 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string should be 9 Value3 Zero Text Hex encoded color value ex 000000FF Text length Color name length should be 9 Example SEND COMMAND Panel BCT 529 1 Gets the button OFF state text color information The result sent to Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1013 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 9 VALUES 0 TEXT FFFFFEFF TEXT LENGTH 9 Button Query Commands Cont BMP Syntax Get the current BMP lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt bitmap name 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 custom event type 1002 Flag Zero Value1 Button state number Value2 Actual length of string Value3 Zero Text String that represents the bitmap name Text length Bitmap name text length should be 9 Example SEND COMMAND Panel BMP 529 1 Gets the button OFF state bitmap information The result sent to the Master would be ButtonGet Id 529 Type 1002 Flag 0 VALUE1 1 VALUE2 9 VALUES 0 TEXT Buggs pn
121. nly Format gt Readme txt A Button Commands Cont axis to move the origin to another corner AGDI Syntax Change the GDI lt vt addr range gt lt bargraph drag increment gt bargraph drag Variable increment variable text address range 1 4000 bargraph drag increment The default drag increment is 256 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GDI 7 128 Sets the bargraph with variable text 7 to a drag increment of 128 AGIV Parameters 1 2 and 3 will cause a bargraph or slider to be inverted regardless of Invert the joystick orientation Their effect will be as described for joysticks Syntax GIV lt vt addr range gt lt joystick axis to invert gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 joystick axis to invert 0 3 0 1 0 Normal 1 Invert horizontal axis 2 Invert vertical axis 2 3 3 Invert both axis locations For a bargraph 1 Invert 0 Non Invert Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GIV 500 3 Inverts the joystick axis origin to the bottom right corner AGLH Change the bargraph upper limit Syntax GLH lt vt addr range gt lt bargraph hi gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 bargraph limit range 0 65535 bargraph upper limit range Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GLH 500 1000 Changes the bargraph upper limit to 1000 AGLL Change the bargraph lower limit Syntax GLL lt vt addr range gt l
122. nnection 1 menu 2 page 3 4 Push Close when you are done using the site survey tool Firmware Pages and Descriptions 74 TPI PRO Total Presentation Interfa Programming O WARNING NOTE 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 e 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 TPDA 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 C
123. not operating correctly The unit needs to be serviced Contact AMX Technical Support for further instructions USB Type A Host ports 2 USB 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 Serial Programming port DB9 connector male connects to a DB9 serial port on a PC for serial communication Status LED Constant ON No communication with the NetLinx Master Blinking In communication with the NetLinx Master 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 e 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 fo
124. nsasnecscessonsenneas 81 RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors ccssssscscsssssseeceescssscesscsssseceessesseeeseees 81 Font styles and ID numbetrs ucraini 83 Border styleS cuisine tiara fio E E E E icaro 84 MA Button GOMMATO AREA 86 Text Effect Names cacao 106 Button Query Commands lo teseesestentee 107 Panel Runtime Operations 116 INput Commfiands arrapato rina 120 EmbeddediCode aa iaia 121 Panel Setup Commands 1reibil l a 122 Dynamic Image Commander 124 LISBON 126 List Box Commands sra iii adire 127 Tooeshsig aaioee ai 133 Ap ppendiX rina 135 Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs Joysticks cccssssccssssesseceseesseeeeeeeees 135 Text Ar a Input Maskiigie aerei 136 Input Mask Character Types ae 136 inputiMask Ranges pinan iccevdiseiveseestiios ey ceesessbuvsesceccticeesesssexsesvessdeces 137 Input Mask Next Field Character cccccssscsssssssssssccesesessecsssssssssseseeesessssssesessseeees 137 InputMask Operations u ili iii 137 Input Mask Literals i ccc225 dccestctsiess deccesbsccecrevesessesiuseveostiocees csecesussescsuecstectenesscerssoeaesseeees 138 Input Mask Output Examples cccscccccsscccsssssssssssseececssssccsscessssssssesesesssesssssseseeeees 138 URL Resources uni iets seeas sone aio paris ail 139 Special Escape Sequences ssiiscessc sccccettecvssssostseuceeiccecesveteveresedsepeuscececessadesssessdcecetesedeses 139 List of Available Pix
125. nx 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 Enclosure Metal with black matte finish Operating Storage Environment 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 Dimensions HWD 2 24 x 17 00 x 10 27 5 69 cm x 43 18 cm x 26 09 cm Weight 8 25 Ibs 3 74 kg Certifications FCC Class B CE IEC60950 Included Accessories 2 pin PWR connector 41 5025 e Assembly Kit Four 10 32 screws and Four 10 washers KA0001 e Rack Ear brackets for shelf wall and under table mounting 60 0900 03 TPI PRO Quick Start Guide 93 2275 101 e NXA USBTN TakeNote USB Computer Control Stick FG070 603 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 sou
126. o a known location 7 Select Tools gt Firmware Transfers gt Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog box FIG 33 Verify the TPI PRO s System and Device number values match those values listed within the System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window Selected firmware file Description field for selected kit file Send to NetLinx Device r Location File Name Date Time S 5_104_KIT_tpi p 09 08 Firmware Bishop Kemel ion 2 2 7 Firmware m Target download status Device 0 Port 1 System 0 SEU Comm TCPAP 192 168 220 103 1319 Kit MW Reboot Device seni cme 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 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 th
127. o connect multiple USB devices to the TPI PRO e USB 2 0 support is required for all USB devices 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 5 A 4 DTR Data terminal ready a 5 GND Signal ground 2 6 DSR Data set ready 1 i 7 RTS Request to send 8 CTS Clear to send 9 NA Nor usen ie from on device 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 L A Activity LED yellow L Link LED green lights when lights when receiving or the Ethernet cables are connected transmitting Ethernet i and terminated correctly data packets MOO FIG 16 ETHERNET connector LEDs The following table lists the pinouts
128. o unicode 1 Uses unicode primary data the key data column The information in this column provides each row with its uniqueness Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDR 1 0 Entry5 Removes the text row with primary data Entry5 from an existing data list at address 1 ALDC Syntax Clears all rows in a given list LDC lt list address gt Variables list address address where data resides Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDC 1 Clears all rows in data list located at address 1 ALDD Syntax Deletes the data list LDD lt list address gt Variables list address address where data resides Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDD 1 Deletes the data list located at address 1 ALDT Set the column type for a data list by modifying its column type Column is the Sets the column type for a index of the first type to set Additional types sent will be set in this order data list 0 Text 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 3 Channel 4 Page Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LDT lt list address gt lt column gt lt type gt lt type gt Variables list address address where data resides column the starting column number first column is 1 type subsequent columns 0 Text 3 Channel 4 Page Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDT 1 1 0 0 0 Sets the column type for the data list located at address 1 The column type starts at column 1 the first column
129. ode a user could limit the entry to a max length of only 5 characters but with input masking you could limit them to 5 mandatory numerical digits and 4 optional numerical digits A possible use for this feature is to enter information into form fields The purpose of this feature is to Force you to use correct type of characters i e numbers vs characters Limit the number of characters in a text area e Suggest proper format with fixed characters Right to Left e Required or Optional Change Force a Case e Create multiple logical fields Specify range of characters number for each field With this feature it is NOT necessary to e Limit you to a choice of selections e Handle complex input tasks such as names days of the week or months by name Perform complex validation such as Subnet Mask validation Input Mask Character Types These character types define what information is allowed to be entered in any specific instance The following table lists what characters in an input mask will define what characters are allowed in any given position Character Types Character Masking Rule Digit 0 to 9 entry required plus and minus signs not allowed Digit or space entry not required plus and minus signs not allowed Digit or space entry not required plus and minus signs allowed Letter A to Z entry required Letter A to Z entry optional Letter or digit entry required
130. om 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 Flash Cache Size Allocates Flash memory for image caching Press the Up and Down arrows to add and remove memory Flash memory allocation cannot exceed the amount of Flash memory on the panel Flash RAM Cache Expires Enable Press the Up and Down arrows to change the amount of time the images stay in cache memory The options are e Never 2 Hours 8 Hours 1 Day 2 Days 5 Days 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 RAM Max Size RAM Current Size RAM Hit Rate Items in Cache RAM Flash Current Size Flash Hit Rate Items in Cache Flash The status of the memory available versus in use The maximum amount of memory available for all image caching The memory that is currently in use for caching static and dynamic images The percentage of image requests static and dynamic satisfied by accessing 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
131. om 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 Yes from the Windows gt gt Properties gt gt States TPD4 drop down menu to enable the option or by enabling pass through via the APPS 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
132. ommand 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 10 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 Video Settings Page section on page 54 for more information 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 Connector Details and Pinout Configurations The following sections describe in detail each of the connectors on the the TPI PRO VID
133. ommands are supported by the TPI PRO and are not case sensitive Page Commands APG Add the popup page to a group if it does not already exist If the new popup is added to a Add a specific group which has a popup displayed on the current page along with the new pop up the popup page to a displayed popup will be hidden and the new popup will be displayed specified popup Syntax group APG lt popup page name gt lt popup group name gt 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 Popupl Groupl Adds the popup page Popup1 to the popup group Group1 Page Commands Cont CPG Clear all popup pages from specified popup group Syntax CPG lt popup group gt Variable popup group 1 50 ASCII characters Name of the popup group Example SEND _COMMAND Panel CPG Groupl Clears all popup pages from the popup group Group1 DPG Delete a specific popup page from specified popup group if it exists Syntax DPG lt popup page name gt lt popup group name gt 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 Popupl Groupl Deletes the popup page Popup1 from the popup group Group1 PDR
134. on 1 9900 0 clear gt Set the icon using values of 1 9900 icon numbers are assigned in the TPDesign4 Resource Manager tab Slots section l lt icon 01 9900 0 clear gt Set the icon using values of 01 9900 icon numbers are assigned in the TPDesign4 Resource Manager tab Slots section J lt alignment of text 1 9 gt As shown the following telephone keypad alignment chart 0 1 45 6 Zero can be used for an absolute position 7 8 9 JT lt alignment of text 0 9 gt As shown the above telephone keypad alignment chart BUT the 0 zero is absolute and followed by lt left gt lt top gt JB lt alignment of bitmap picture 0 9 gt As shown the above telephone keypad alignment chart BUT the 0 zero is absolute and followed by lt left gt lt top gt Jl lt alignment of icon 0 9 gt As shown the above telephone keypad alignment chart BUT the 0 zero is absolute and followed by lt left gt lt top gt A Button Commands Cont ABMF Cont For some of these commands and values refer to the RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81 CF lt on fill color gt Set Fill Color CB lt on border color gt Set Border Color CT lt on text color gt Set Text Color SW lt 1 or 0 gt Show hide a button ST lt style gt Button style SO lt sound gt Set the button sound EN lt
135. oni isse prs IT Ajay trust content trom AMOX Corporation N Opening page https 192 192 192 FOA WebControl spo NM FIG 29 Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens 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 gt IP Settings section If you do not see this field continue to step 9 A NC tervee E Co Gi vice FF Sea IP Address of touch panel obtained from IP Settings section of the System Connection page Display detautts to 0 net gvon Done internet 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 The secondary window becomes populated with the same G4 page being displa
136. 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 e a 2 Video Settings Page Elements Cont Undo Changes The Undo Changes button disregards any changes made on the page since the last settings were saved 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 Settings Version Firmware version Sas Output resolution TIS Default Settings Undo Changes 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 c
137. onsumer products In such states the limitation or exclusion of the Limited Warranty may not apply This Limited Warranty gives the owner specific legal rights The owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state The owner is advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of 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 EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE LIM ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW AMX RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS WAR RANTIES PRICES AND POLICIES WITHOUT NOTICE Table of Contents OVEIVIEW ica 1 TPI PRO 4 Front and Rear Components i 2 TPI PRO 2 Front and Rear Components i 2 TPEPRO Spediitations i ll 3 Installation eiesidisusensagensvidsdeudisaanssissaveacaseareseusdiizabeiavessunizeentioemeatbias yhidooncisenseeiaeeseis 7 OVENIeW scalone 7 Mounting the TPI PRO into an 19 Equipment Rack rire rreeriere rece eiieeienee 7 Ventilationi c sini ail 8 Wiring and Device Connections iii 11 OVEIVIOW PORRO IE 11 SYSTEM Dia gra MS ccriccissccssccsnscnssveswsnenececnsieasvcactadsobwaronedenndneausccaassnensncunse
138. ont ID numbers are assigned by TPDesign4 These values are also listed in the Generate Programmer s Report NOTE 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 C
139. option Most firewalls will not allow ping requests to pass through for security reasons Troubleshooting Information Cont Symptom Solution After downloading a panel file or Symptoms include firmware to a G4 device the Having to repeat the download device behaves strangely Inability to make further downloads to the panel May get directory errors graphics hierarchy errors etc indicating problems with the Compact Flash e Panel will not boot or gets stuck on AMX splash screen e Other problems also started after downloading to a new panel or a panel with a TPD4 file that takes up a considerable amount of the available Compact Flash Cause If the G4 device already contains a large enough file subsequent downloads will take up more space than is available and could often corrupt the disk The demo file that typically ships with G4 panels is one such file Solution DO NOT download TPD4 files of large size over the demo pages or any other large TPD4 file First download a small blank one page file to the G4 panel using the Normal Transfer option to send download the page Reboot the device then do your regular file or firmware download After copying and pasting images The images on the TPI PRO setup pages are over sized to support the from the TPI PRO s setup pages maximum resolution possible and are scaled down by the firmware the images appear over sized on when the
140. osition 7 8 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel JSI 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 1 Sets the Off On state icon alignment to upper left corner for those buttons with variable text range of 500 504 amp 510 515 A Button Commands Cont AJST Set text alignment using a numeric keypad layout for those buttons with a defined address range The alignment of 0 is followed by lt left gt lt top gt The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the button Syntax JST lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt new text alignment gt 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 alignment Value of 1 9 corresponds to the following locations 0 1 2 13 45 6 Zero can be used for an absolute position 7 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel JST 500 504 amp 510 515 1 amp 2 1 Sets the text alignment to the upper left corner for those buttons with variable text ranges of 500 504 amp 510 515 AMBT Set the Mouse Button mode On for the virtual PC Syntax AMBT lt pass data gt Variable pass data 0 None 1 Left 2 Right 3 Middle Example SEND COMMAND Panel MBT 1 Sets the mouse button mode to Left Mouse Click AMDC Syntax Turn On the wt AmpC Mouse Example double cl
141. ountered it is discarded and the following character is treated as a literal This means that if a backslash is part of the data field it needs to be escaped with a preceding backlash as well When a column or row number is required as a field in any command note that the numbering begins at 1 not 0 i e the first column is column 1 and the first row is row 1 There are no hard limits enforced for the number of list boxes and such list box parameters as list address and column count The range is determined by available memory which is affected by things like how many lists are defined and how many items will be added for each list List Box Commands The TPI PRO supports the following Data List Box Commands List Box Commands Data List Commands ALDN It is up to the program to make sure the list address and name are unique Creates a new data list Syntax Unique list addresses and names are handled programmatically LDN lt list port gt lt list address gt lt column count gt lt list name gt Variables list port 1 100 Port where data resides list address address where data resides column count the number of data columns includes hidden columns list name User specified name for the data list Example SEND_COMMAND Device LDN 5 1 4 my songs Creates a data list of 4 columns named my songs and places it at port 5 address 1 ALDA Syntax Adds a new row to an existing SE
142. plications or acts as a go between two or more networks that use the same protocols Sets the host name of the TPI PRO System Settings Page Elements Cont IP Settings Cont Primary DNS Secondary DNS Domain Ethernet Mode MAC Address Sets the address of the primary DNS server being used by the TPI PRO for 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 Sets the secondary DNS value to the TPI PRO Sets the unique name on the Internet to the TPI PRO for DNS look up e The TPI PRO belongs to the DNS domain Sets the speed of the Ethernet connection to the TPI PRO e Choices are Auto 10 Half Duplex 10 Full Duplex 100 Half Duplex or 100 Full Duplex Displays a read only field that is factory set by AMX for the built in Ethernet interface Master Connection Ethernet Type Type System Number Master IP URL Master Port Number Sets the NetLinx Master communication values Sets the NetLinx Master to communicate to the TPI PRO via Ethernet Ethernet 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 comm
143. port gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 network port 1 65535 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BVT 500 5000 Sets the network port to 5000 ABWW Set the button word wrap feature to those buttons with a defined address range By default word wrap is Off Syntax BWW lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt word wrap gt 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 word wrap 0 Off and 1 On Default is Off Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BWW 500 1 1 Sets the word wrap on for the button s Off state A Button Commands Cont el ACPF Clear all page flips from a button Syntax CPF lt vt addr range gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel CPF 500 Clears all page flips from the button ADPF Delete page flips from button if it already exists Syntax DFP lt vt addr range gt lt actions gt lt page name gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 actions Stan dardPage Flip to standard page Prev iousPage Flip to previous page Show Popup Show Popup page Hide Popup Hide Popup page Togg lePopup Toggle popup state ClearG roup Clear popup page group from all pages ClearP age Clear all popup pages from a page w
144. r General buttons 1 Off state and 2 On state slot number 0 No Video Fill Video Off 1 4 Video Fill Video On Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BOS 500 1 0 Sets the button to display no video fill Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BOS 500 1 2 Sets the button to display video in Slot 2 Refer to the Video Settings Page section on page 54 for more information on the slot assignments within a panel ABPP Set or clear the protected page flip flag of a button A value of zero 0 clears the flag Syntax BPP lt vt addr range gt lt protected page flip flag value gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 protected page flip flag value range 0 4 0 clears the flag Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BPP 500 1 Sets the button to protected page flip flag 1 sets it to password 1 A Button Commands Cont NL ada BRD Set the border of a button state states This command works only if the specified border is not the same as the current border The border names are available through the TPDesign4 border name drop down list Syntax BRD lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt border name gt 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 border name Refer to the Border styles table on page 84 Example SEND_CO
145. r a user hits any of these keys proceed to the next text area input box Input Mask Operations Input Mask Operators change the behavior of the filed in the following way Input Mask Operators Character Meaning lt Forces all characters to be converted to lowercase gt Forces all characters to be converted to uppercase A Sets the overflow flag for this field Input Mask Literals To define a literal character enter any character other than those shown in the above table including spaces and symbols A back slash causes the character that follows it to be displayed as the literal character For example A is displayed just as the letter A To define one of the following characters as a literal character precede that character with a back slash Text entry operation using Input Masks A keyboard entry using normal text entry is straightforward However once an input mask is applied the behavior of the keyboard needs to change to accommodate the input mask s requirement When working with masks any literal characters in the mask will be skipped by any cursor movement including cursor keys backspace and delete When operating with a mask the mask should be displayed with placeholders The character should display where you should enter a character The arrow keys will move between the characters and allow you to replace them The text entry code operates as if it is in the ov
146. r information Build Number Displays the build number information of the TPD4 software used to create the project file 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 the TPD4 project file 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 Panel Information This information is retrieved from the TPI PRO unit Ss SSS 3 ee ay D D E ZZZ a 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 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 Pan
147. r 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 TPI PRO 2 Each connector supports VGA graphics S video composite video and component video VGA Outputs 2 HD 15 connectors 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 e 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 Source TOUCH 2 or 4 USB Type B device ports one per source computer for source USB KEYBOARD MOUSE USB Touch Monitor mouse keyboard control 1 4 on the TPI PRO 4 1 2 on the ports TPI PRO 2 e USB 2 0 support is required for all USB devices e
148. r the TPI PRO For detailed pinout descriptions for each connector on the TPI PRO refer to the Connector Details and Pinout 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 NetLinx Master ge tie WZ pra Ethernet _ 3 z A to the touch panel through the TPI PRO USB compatible touch panel connected to Type A USB port Connect VGA Output Serial touch input to touch panel from serial touch panel Touch Panel FIG 8 System Installation Example 1 TOUCH INPUT 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 re
149. rces FG10 2170 03 CC HD15M SVIDM HD 15 Male to S Video Male connector 6 cable FG10 2170 04 Installation D WARNING 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 Mounting holes 2 per side Mounting Bracket Mounting holes 2 per side Mounting Bracket 9 gl Mounting screws 2 per side FIG 5 Rack Mounting the TPI PRO 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 des
150. rement 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 Panel Logs Connection Logs e SA Clear Refresh FIG 51 Panel Logs page 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 blin
151. rently 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 Reboot Pressing this on screen button causes the TPI PRO to restart after saving any changes Keyboard Layout Use the Keyboard Layout UP DN buttons to select the type of keyboard you want to use Serial Port Baud Rate Use the Baud Rate UP DN buttons to alter the baud rate for the front serial port The range is from 1200 115200 e Default is 38400 Confirmation Dialog Are you sure you want to reset all system settings You have a wait time of 5 seconds before the YES option is enabled FIG 44 Protected Setup page System Recovery confirmation dialog box I Channel Code Channel Port Channel Code Ghanngi For CN Number Number 7 10 3 132 Address Slider nde Port ress Level Port Button Port 2 8 3 50 Level Port Channel Code 4 9 Number Address Code Channel Code Address Code Number Number Number FIG 45 Button slider Function Show example 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
152. rge 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 APPS section on page 120 for the specific command parameters to enable the pass thru 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 NOTE off in which case you should adjust the image using the CRT s on board video adjustment buttons 9 S
153. rrent color Note Color can be assigned by color name without spaces number or R G B value RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA Syntax BCF lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt color value gt 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 amp 510 515 1 12 SEND_COMMAND Panel BCF 500 504 amp 510 515 1 Yellow SEND_COMMAND Panel BCF 500 504 amp 510 515 1 F4EC0A63 SEND_COMMAND Panel BCF 500 504 amp 510 515 1 F4ECOA 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 amp B color values RRGGBB ABCT Set the text color to the specified color 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 lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt color value gt 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
154. ry 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 e 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 Project Information Page The Project Information page displays the TPDesign4 TPD4 project file properties currently loaded on the se
155. s 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 step 3 Otherwise skip to step 7 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 TPI PRO and Panel Interface 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 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 af
156. s Power Requirements Constant current draw 2 6 A 12 VDC The PSN6 5 Power Supply FG423 40 not included is recommended to accommodate all possible configurations and respective power draws Memory 256 MB SDRAM 256 MB disk memory See the Other AMX Equipment section on page 6 for component upgrade information Supported Video Input Composite Video and S Video Resolutions NTSC M J e NTSC 4 43 PAL B D I G H PAL 60 PALM e PALN PAL Nc e SECAM B D G K L Input Component Video NTSC 480i 480p PAL 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Supported Audio Sample 48000Hz 44100Hz 32000Hz 24000Hz 22050Hz 16000Hz 12000Hz Rates 11025Hz and 8000Hz Front Panel Components Power switch LED Toggles the unit off and on Light Off Power to the unit is either not plugged in below approximately 10VDC above approximately 19VDC or cross wired e 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 e 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 e 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
157. s 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 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 NOTE the Setting the Output Resolution on the TPI PRO section on page 26 for CRT 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
158. separated by commas Input lt Comp SVideo Component Comp1 Comp2 Comp3 RGB gt where Comp Composite video input not used on the TPI PRO SVideo SVideo input Component Component video input Comp1 Comp2 Comp3 composite 1 composite 2 or composite 3 RGB RGB VGA computer input Example SEND_COMMAND Panel SLT 1 Input Component Sets the Slot 1 video input to accept a Component video signal Input Commands Cont ATPO Selects which of the 2 outputs display G4 graphics Sets the display Syntax for G4 graphics SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt TPO lt Output Value gt Variable Output Value 0 None should not be used in a typical installation 1 G4 Graphics on output 1 only 2 G4 Graphics on output 2 only 3 G4 Graphics on both outputs 1 and 2 default Note Any G4 graphics that appear over a Video Window when the ATPO Command is used to turn off G4 graphics on an output may leave a hole in the video display if the button opacity is too high The upper limit of opacity for any graphic over a video window is panel design dependant The more layers of graphics over a video window the lower you need to set the opacity for the layers A single layer of graphics has shown that an opacity value of 250 or lower is sufficient to correct the problem Example SEND_COMMAND Panel TPO 3 Sets G4 Graphics on both outputs 1 amp 2 AVKS Key presses and key releases are not distinguished except
159. setup pages are displayed on the device However the my pages images are not scaled down when displayed as part of a user s pages At the moment neither G4 firmware nor TPDesign4 supports scaling images to fit the button except in the case of dynamic images Panels that support dynamic setup pages will not be able to use images from the TPI PRO s setup pages For now you should refrain from using images from the TPI PRO s setup pages and instead use the images from the setup pages for one of the other panel types that supports the resolution for which you are designing user pages Appendix Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs Joysticks Text formatting codes for bargraphs provide a mechanism to allow a portion of a bargraphs text to be dynamically provided information about the current status of the level multistate and traditional These codes would be entered into the text field along with any other text The following is a code list used for bargraphs Bargraph Text Code Inputs Code Bargraph Multi State Bargraph P Display the current percentage of the Display the current percentage of the bargraph derived from the Adjusted bargraph derived from the Adjusted Level Value as it falls between the Level Value as it falls between the Range Values Range Values V Raw Level Value Raw Level Value L Range Low Value Range Low Value H Range High Value Range High Value S N A Current State
160. source PC that corresponds to the corresponding source VIDEO VGA connector 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 USB Ports These Type A ports are used for USB Touch Monitor keyboard and mouse connections 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 KEYBOARDIMOUSE USB ports four on the TPI PRO 4 two on the TPI PRO 2 FIG 6 TPI PRO 4 rear panel connectors 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 System Diagrams The following System Diagrams illustrate the most common applications fo
161. ss the Time Adjustment page where you can alter the time and date settings on the Master Refer to the Time amp Date Setting Page section on page 52 for more detailed information Audio Press the Audio Adjustment button to access the Volume page where you can alter the audio parameters on the TPI PRO Refer to the Audio Settings section on page 53 for more detailed information G4 Setup Navigation Button Elements Cont Video Press the Video Adjustment button to access the main video page where you 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 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 Exit Setup gg Connection Status a sN Connection Status Display Timesut Red Connection Status icon Information indicates no connection to EEN i A a Master Panel a Information Vv amp Encrypted Green Connection Status icon Adjustment Connected via Ethernet Inactivity Page Flip
162. stablish 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 EE Showing Master firmware version and device number E e System 1 Devices 192 168 220 103 00 60 9f 91 5e 57 F 2 00000 NI Master AMX Corp v3 21 343 e 05001 NI 900 AMX Corp v1 10 127 E J 10001 TPI PRO Total Presentation Interface AMX Corp v2 1 1 EE 10046 TPI DVI AMX Corp v2 9 999 H E 32001 TPDesign4 AMX Corp v3 0 0 602 H E 32002 NSX Application AMX Corp 2 40 lt lt Showing NetLinx Studio 33001 Virtual AMX Corp v3 21 343 version number Showing current firmware version and device number of the TPI PRO Masters Devices Ports Ruoli mai sac Cy Workspace OnLine Tree FIG 32 NetLinx Workspace window showing connected TPI PRO The TPI PRO firmware is shown on the right of the listed unit NOTE 4 Ifthe firmware version is not the latest available locate the latest firmware file from the www amx com gt Tech Center gt Download Updates gt Firmware Files gt TPI PRO section of the website 5 Download the appropriate kit file to your computer Verify you have downloaded the latest TPI PRO firmware kit file t
163. 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 Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section This opens the Tools Within the Tools menu press the Connection Utility button This launches the Connection Utility 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 co
164. t Color CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1010 Word Wrap CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1011 ON state Border Color CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1012 ON state Fill Color CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1013 ON state Text Color CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1014 Border Name CUSTOM_EVENT TP 529 1015 Opacity Send_String 0 ButtonGet Id ITOA CUSTOM ID Send_String 0 Flag ITOA CUSTOM FLAG Send_String 0 VALUE1 ITOA CUSTOM VALUE1 Send_String 0 VALUE2 ITOA CUSTOM VALUE2 Send_String 0 VALUE3 ITOA CUSTOM VALUE3 Send_String 0 TEXT CUSTOM TEXT Send_String 0 TEXT LENGTH ITOA LENGTH_STRING CUSTOM TEXT All custom events have the following 6 fields Custom event type Type ITOA CUSTOM TYPE Custom Event Fields Field Description Uint Flag 0 means text is a standard string 1 means Unicode encoded string slong value1 button state number slong value2 actual length of string this is not encoded size slong value3 index of first character usually 1 or same as optional index string text the text from the button text length string encode button text length These fields are populated differently for each query command The text length String Encode field is not used in any command Button Query Commands BCB Syntax Get the current BCB lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt border color Variable variable text address range 1 4
165. t bargraph low gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 bargraph limit range 0 65535 bargraph lower limit range Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GLL 500 150 Changes the bargraph lower limit to 150 A Button Commands Cont GRD Change the bargraph ramp down time in 1 10th of a Syntax GRD lt vt addr range gt lt bargraph ramp down time gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 bargraph ramp up time in 1 10th of a second second bargraph ramp down time in 1 10th of a second intervals Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GRD 500 200 Changes the bargraph ramp down time to 20 seconds AGRU Syntax Change the GRU lt vt addr range gt lt bargraph ramp up time gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 bargraph ramp up time in 1 10th of a second intervals Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GRU 500 100 Changes the bargraph ramp up time to 10 seconds GSC Change the bargraph slider color or joystick cursor color A user can also assign the color by color index name and R G B value RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA Syntax GSC lt vt addr range gt lt color value gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 color value Refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel GSC 500 12 Changes the bargraph or joystick slider color to Yellow GSN Change the bargraph slid
166. t 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 ABML lt vt addr range gt lt max length gt 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 BMP Assign a picture to those buttons with a defined address range Syntax ABMP lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt name of bitmap picture gt 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 amp 510 515 1 bitmap png Sets the OFF state picture for the buttons with variable text ranges of 500 504 amp 510 515 BNC Clear current TakeNote annotations Syntax BNC lt vt addr range gt lt command value gt 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 A Button Commands Cont 2 e a ABNN Set the TakeNote network name for the specified Syntax BNN l
167. t vt addr range gt lt network name gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 network port for the specified Addresses network name Use a valid IP Address Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BNN 973 192 168 169 99 Sets the TakeNote button network name to 192 168 169 99 ABNT Syntax Set the TakeNote BNT lt vt addr range gt lt network port gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 Addresses network port 1 65535 Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BNT 973 5000 Sets the TakeNote button network port to 5000 BOP The button opacity can be specified as a decimal between 0 255 where zero 0 is Set the button invisible and 255 is opaque or as a HEX code as used in the color commands by opacity preceding the HEX code with the sign In this case 00 becomes invisible and FF becomes opaque If the opacity is set to zero 0 this does not make the button inactive only invisible Syntax BOP lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt button opacity gt 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 button opacity 0 invisible 255 opaque Example SEND_COMMAND Panel BOP 500 504 amp 510 515 1 200 Example 2 SEND_COMMAND Panel BOP 500 504 amp 510 515 1 C8 Both examples set the opacity of the buttons with the
168. tem 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 gt Protected Setup gt 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 gt URL Listing from the Main menu FIG 26 System Address l ___ reflects the value 3 3 i stem fi Device 0 Get URL List set in the Device Addressing tab PURE Prt IP Address Connection Status 99 99 99 99 1319 99 99 99 99 lt Looking Up IP gt 88 88 88 88 1319 88 88 88 88 lt Looking Up IP gt CI x Used to obtain an existing URL ua fassa o List from Master Pal fs Used to set the L Remove All URL List on Master FIG 26 URL List dialog 1
169. ter 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 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
170. ter the device is powered up e This information is taken from the TPD4 project file e Most projects begin with a Main page 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 amp Date Setting Page The Time amp 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 der Back Time amp Date Settings py Time Date Refresh Set v lt 4 2 ARR ZA a __d 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 amp Date Setup page are described in the table below Time amp 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
171. 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 Back Audio Settings Master Volume Default Panel Sounds 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 Audio Settings Page Elements Cont Master Volume This section allows you to adjust the current sound level on the unit s internal speaker e 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
172. 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 2 NOTE Time amp 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
173. 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 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 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 target WAP Note Data rates for 802 11b communication are 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps Link Quality Displays the quality of the link from the wireless NIC to the Wireless Access Point direct sequence spread spectrum in real time None Poor Fair Good Very Good and Excellent e 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 _ oo n N ds Connection Utility Page Cont Signal Strength This indicator displays a description of the signal
174. time Operation Commands Cont TKP Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified The Prompt Text is Present a optional telephone keypad Syntax TKP lt initial text gt lt prompt text gt Variables initial text 1 50 ASCII characters prompt text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel TKP 999 222 1211 Enter Phone Number Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string 999 222 1211 with prompt text Enter Phone Number TPAGEOFF Syntax Turn off page TPAGEOFF tracking Example SEND COMMAND Panel TPAGEOFF Turns off page tracking TPAGEON This command turns on page tracking whereby when the page or popups change a Turn on page string is sent to the Master This string may be captured with a CREATE_BUFFER tracking command for one panel and sent directly to another panel Syntax TPAGEON Example SEND COMMAND Panel TPAGEON Turns on page tracking VKB Syntax Popup the virtual VKB keyboard Example SEND COMMAND Panel VKB Pops up the virtual keyboard WAKE Syntax Force the panel WAKE out of screen Example saver mode SEND COMMAND Panel WAKE Forces the panel out of the screen saver mode Input Commands These Send Commands are not case sensitive Input Commands ACAL Syntax Put panel in ACAL calibration mode Example SEND COMMAND Panel CAL Puts the panel in calibration mode
175. tion 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 Paneliype F Setup Port Screen Rotation Alan Port HighAddress Power Up Page Aian enannel Startup stina High Level Wake DI Serial NUMbET SIEEp String Reference Resolution 640x480 File System Select Nulltouch when using a CRT or other non touch monitor e 222214 TEZZE ni Driver Bead 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 driver
176. unication Cycles between the different connection modes URL Listen Auto NDP UDP and URL UDP e 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 Allows you to enter a system number Default value is 0 zero Sets the Master IP or URL of the NetLinx Master Allows you to enter the port number used with the NetLinx Master e Default value is 1319 Username Password If the target Master has been previously secured enter the alpha numeric string into each field assigned to a pre configured user prof
177. unicode text gt 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 BCB Only if the specified border color is not the same as the current color Set the border Note Color can be assigned by color name without spaces number or R G B value color to the RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA specified color Syntax BCB lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt color value gt 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 amp 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 amp B color values RRGGBB Refer to the RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 81 A Button Commands Cont ABCF Set the fill color to the specified color This command works only if the specified fill color is not the same as the cu
178. 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 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 V NOTE 5 Press the G4 Web Control button to open the G4 Web Control page FIG 27 Fon 5 Back G4 Web Control b G4 Web Control Settings gt 4 G4 Web Control Timeout A VY api 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 e Wired is used when a direct Ethernet connection is being used for communication to the web This is t
179. ursor Right Menu Left Rounded 35 Cursor Right with Hole Menu Left Rounded 45 Custom Frame Menu Left Rounded 55 S ll i 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 1
180. ust 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 Back Video Settings S Slot2 Slots Slot4 These video settings may Se change depending on the EaI i wy source input type Incoming video signal When finished making your screen adjustment click Save Settings FIG 40 Video Adjustment page showing default values lb _ i i e 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
181. valid on VGA and Component Input signals Default Auto Black amp White The Black amp White button toggles the Black amp 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 e 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 e 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
182. variable text range of 500 504 and 510 515 to 200 A Button Commands Cont Ae rr BOR Set a border toa specific border style associated with a border value for those buttons with a defined address range Refer to the Border styles table on page 84 for more information Syntax BOR lt vt addr range gt lt border style name or border value gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 border style name Refer to the Border styles table on page 84 border value 0 41 Examples SEND_COMMAND Panel BOR 500 504 amp 510 515 10 Sets the border by number 10 to those buttons with the variable text range of 500 504 amp 510 515 SEND_COMMAND Panel BOR 500 504 amp 510 AMX Elite M Sets the border by name AMX Elite to those buttons with the variable text range of 500 504 amp 510 515 The border style is available through the TPDesign4 border style drop down list Refer to the TPD4 Border Styles by Name table on page 84 for more information BOS Set the video window slot ID to the new Slot ID The new Slot ID is set only if the specified slot is not the same as the current slot selected This is an optional parameter and ONLY passes data to the PC Syntax BOS lt vt addr range gt lt button states range gt lt slot number gt Variable variable text address range 1 4000 button states range 1 256 for multi state buttons 0 All states fo
183. web An external PC running a VNC client installed during the initial communication to the G4 device makes this possible k pa G4 Web Control G4 Web Control Settings y G4 Web Control Timeout A 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 G4 Web Control Page Elements Cont G4 Web Control Settings Enable Enabled Network Interface Select Web Control Name Web Control Password Web Control Port Max Number of Connections Current Connection Count Sets the IP communication values for the TPI PRO and contains e The Enable Enabled button allows you to toggle between the two G4 activation settings
184. wer up and is stored until power is lost The Prompt Text is optional Syntax AKB lt initial text gt lt prompt text gt keyboard icon and initializes the text string to that specified Variables initial text 1 50 ASCII characters prompt text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel AKB Texas Enter State Pops up the Keyboard and initializes the text string Texas with prompt text Enter State AKEYB Keyboard string is set to null on power up and is stored until power is lost Pop up the Syntax AREYB lt initial text gt keypad icon and initialize the text string to that Variables specified initial text 1 50 ASCII characters Example SEND COMMAND Panel AKEYB This is a Test Pops up the Keyboard and initializes the text string This is a Test AKEYP The keypad string is set to null on power up and is stored until power is lost Pop up the Syntax AKEYP lt number string gt string to that Variables Specified number string 0 9999 Example SEND COMMAND Panel AKEP 12345 Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string 12345 AKEYR Remove keyboard or keypad that was displayed using AKEYB AKEYP PKEYP Remove the AKB AKP PKP EKP or TKP commands Keyboard Syntax Keypad 1 AKEYR Example SEND COMMAND Panel AKEYR Removes the Keyboard Keypad Cdl Panel Runtime Operation Commands Cont AKP
185. windows can be simultaneously displayed and controlled e USB wired and wireless mouse pass through allows the presenter to view and control up to four computers from one display TPI PRO 4 Front and Rear Components Status LED Input 1 4 LEDs Front Button RESOLUTION Button TOUCH Button CALIBRATE Button SETUP Power switch LED 2 USB Type A Host Interface ports Serial Configuration port RS 232 Touch Input port Ethernet port RJ 45 Rear VIDEO VGA MEA Outputs 1 2 4 USB Type B Ba one Stereo Inputs 1 4 Source Interface sae A Output ports Power Connector FIG 3 TPI PRO 4 TPI PRO 2 Front and Rear Components Status LED Front Button RESOLUTION Button TOUCH Button CALIBRATE Button SETUP Power switch LED 2 USB Type A Host Interface ports Serial Configuration port RS 232 Touch Input port Ethernet port RJ 45 l Rear odo VIDEO VGA Inputs 1 2 2 USB Type B Source Interface ports Output Power Connector FIG 4 TPI PRO 2 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 Specification
186. yed 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 Upgrading TPI PRO Firmware D WARNING Before beginning the Upgrade process Setup and configure your NetLinx Master Refer to your particular NetLinx Master instruction manual for detailed setup procedures e 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

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