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2. 66 61 Importing IR HEX A o O 62 Using IR HEX Codes To Create New IR Libraries 63 MSS UNG MES CUS Po ee io ns 64 INPUE POLE SCPIDES nn Dennis les den site est dia 65 Cha gmmg a Buton AGO a a en te ee de 65 Osa T T E A E 65 RAS o IIA 65 UO GG PAPA PON DD O E E E E E A 65 BAR FSS A A T E EE sesso ee ne ie eee ee sta end 66 D a i A ee seeds a 67 Using Bank Assign to Control Two Projectors Example 70 Advance TOG GNC 2 anne ea tes cena ei sosie eee ce ei te a eee en 73 Copy ana PASS E ae 74 SLT EU EEE 74 TE OU PPP rn PU E E E EE 75 Ple MENU sarene E E E A T EEA AE EEA E A A E 76 RUN MOCE sieer aE E A E EAE AE EEE A 76 Downloading the Progr Minnie noti 76 Downloading To an Auto running panel 77 Adang a Relay OR a ce 77 NOVARA RS 2 COCOS sumarios et de iaa 79 RSL Protocolar dais 79 RS232 Press Release Codes asian 79 R3232 Function COGS usina 80 NOVARA ControlPads Overview NOVARA ControlPads offer the ability to easily control presentation devices such as projectors projection screens video displays and other audio visual equipment as well as a variety of serial or IR controllable devices like lighting and window treatments NOVARA ControlPads are designed to be easily configurable allowing control of equipment by RS232 commands and IR The ControlPads are configured using the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software software application availab
3. NOTE 1 Inthe AMX RS232 Library dialog s menu bar select Verify Command to invoke the Verify RS232 Commands dialog A cable will be required to connect the Panel port to the PC serial port Connections are as follows e Port TX to female D9 Pin 2 e Port Gnd D9 Pin 5 2 From the PC Serial Port drop down menu select the PC serial port that the cable is connected to Comm 1 Comm 8 3 Inthe Set Command Protocol window set the Baud rate Data Bits and Stop bits to match the command Protocol 4 Click Capture Command 5 Press the Panel button to transmit the command The captured string will appear in the Byte boxes This should match the string in the Library IR Commands The ControlPad can be configured to output an IR function on a Button action All IR functions are contained within a Library Opening IR Library Files 1 Click the Add IR Function button in the Command Bar to invoke the Select IR Function window indicating the currently selected IR Library FIG 30 M Select lA Function from Library a r e Select Device 2 Select Function Select Action z Casio 531 560 Projector Auto Send IA pulse View IA Library Carrier On Change Library Add t0 Cancel Script FIG 39 Select IR Function window If the Device to control is in a different IR Library click the Change Library button and select the library to display in the Open dialog NOVARA IR L
4. as ER Operation Reference Guide NOVARA ControlPads amp KeyPads NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads NOVARA AxLink Keypads NOVARA KeyPads NOVARA ControlPads Last Revised 10 23 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 e 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 e 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 e AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days e Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the war
5. Select Action Send Sting Once View AS232 Library E Change Library Import Library FIG 76 Button 1 Add Sony VPL PX11 LCD Projector Volume Down Command to Script Select Device Select Function Volume Down Sony YPL PHT LCD Projector 12 Select Button 2 to configure Repeat as above using Sony PX32 Projector and Sony VPL PX11 LCD Projector Volume Up commands 13 Select Button 3 to configure FIG 77 1 4 pe FIG 77 Button 3 selected to configure 14 Click Enable a Bank in the Command Bar select X1 and Add to Script FIG 78 EVENT 1 Button Bank 1 Enabled FIG 78 Button 3 Button Bank X1 Enabled 15 Select Button 4 to configure FIG 79 FIG 79 Button 4 selected to configure 16 Click on Enable a Bank in the Command Bar select X2 and Add to Script FIG 80 Program Button PRESS Event Script 4 EVENT 1 Button Bank 2 Enabled Conc FIG 80 Button 4 Button Bank X2 Enabled 17 Download the program to the ControlPad via the Program menu bar item e When Button 3 is pressed Buttons and 2 will operate Volume Up Down on the Sony PX32 Projector e When Button 4 is pressed Buttons 1 and 2 will operate Volume Up Down on the Sony VPL PX11 LCD Projector Advance Toggle The Advance Toggle feature allows a button to skip toggles For example a button is configured to toggle a Device on and off and the first press turns the Device on If th
6. e Send String Once will send the command string one time only Select Send No allows you to send a command up to 50 times Click the arrows on the Select No of Transmission Strings field to specify the number of strings to send for this command Click the arrows on the Select Delay Time between Strings field to set a delay time between strings FIG 31 parts Function from Library select Device NEC NP2000 Projector View 523 Library Change Library Import Library Select No of Transmission Strings Select Function 100m5 FIG 31 Select RS232 Function window Select Number of Sminge Time between Sines e Send Continuous sends continuous strings while a button is executed A delay time can be set between strings This action is useful for Volume Up and Down commands Setting a delay time of 150mS between strings gives a steady ramp up and down FIG 32 M Select AS232 Function from Library Select Device Select Function f 3 Select Action NEC NP2000 Proiector Component Send Continuous View AS22342 Library js a Cancel Change Library Import Library Select Delay Time between Stings haz E FIG 32 Select RS232 Function window Send Continuous Delay Time between Strings 4 When the RS232 parameters have been set click Add to Script to add this RS232 command to the script FIG 33 EVENT 1 NEC
7. oo joo Fe F5 EN les written into Program scripts by connecting EN ON CN EN EN No oa he Con in front of the device recelver Click on Test to eration If the device ick on Edit Data be created by importing on Import IAL files A a Freq 37KHz Pulses Bit z2 ct IR Head to IA Port an Alternatively Libraries can be created by importing A Hes files To create a library Carier Pa Data Length 26 file select Hew from the File menu To add new functions to an existing Library select Open from the File menu Edit Import IAL Import Hes AddNew Delete Delete Copy Edit Exit to Main File File Device Device Function MN Functions Data Program Edit options window Close this dialog and return to the Main screen FIG 41 AMX IR Library dialog The options in this dialog allow you to create a new IR Device Library as well as Edit or Add Functions to existing IR Libraries Loading an Existing IR Library 1 Click File gt Open This invokes the Open dialog 2 Select an IR Library Data file NOVARA IR Library Data files use the file extension PLR It is recommended that all IR functions are tested before being written into program scripts see the Zesting IR Functions section on page 64 Creating New IR Libraries New IR Libraries can be created by importing AMX IR Library IRL files by capturing IR functions via an IRIS IR Capture Unit or by importing IR Hex files Importing AMX IR Li
8. 3 F IT Group 4 Add ta IF Group 5 Script LEE f Group 6 f Group Repeat for buttons 6 to 8 Group 8 FIG 25 Button Feedback Button 5 On Group Off Group 2 6 To Save your program select File gt Save from the menu bar Testing Grouped Feedback 1 Download the program to the ControlPad see the Downloading the Program to the ControlPad section on page 46 2 Press Button 1 the LED should illuminate 3 Now press Button 2 this LED should illuminate and extinguish Button 1 e Only the pressed button of 1 to 4 will stay illuminated Likewise only the pressed button of 5 to 8 will stay illuminated Delay Time A delay time can be added in between events in a Script Delays can range from 0 5 seconds up to 24hours The delay is absolute and no other Event or Button press will be acknowledged until the time period has elapsed Adding Delay Time to a Script Example 1 Select a button and add Flash feedback as Event 1 FIG 26 E AMX Novara DCS1000 V1 0 CP1000 Series Control Panels File View Button Program RunMode Trouble Shoot System Setup Add R5232 Function Program Button PRESS Add Panel Event Script 1 y Feedback EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback Flash Add Time Delay Add Relay Enable a Bank Advance Select Button Feedback Addto Group gt Togale TT E Group 1 Group 2 ee Group 3 I Group 4 Rats I Group 5 I Group 6 M Group 7 Copy Seri Group 8
9. 8 Button KeyPads The DIP Switch settings for 8 button KeyPads are described in FIG 11 ON 1 down Switch 2 down Buttons 1 8 1 2 E d ew 1 up Switch 2 down Buttons 9 16 1 2 ON 17 24 Switch 1 down Switch 2 up Buttons 17 24 1 2 ON ewe 1 up Switch 2 up Buttons 25 32 1 2 FIG 11 DIP Switch Settings Alternate Button Numbering 8 Button KeyPads 25 32 Alternate Button Numbering 16 Button KeyPads The DIP Switch settings for 16 button KeyPads are described in FIG 12 ON 1 16 Switch 1 down Switch 2 down Buttons 1 16 1 2 ON 17 32 Switch 1 down Switch 2 up Buttons 17 32 1 2 FIG 12 DIP Switch Settings Alternate Button Numbering 16 Button KeyPads Button Labelling Button Labelling Overview NOVARA ControlPads KeyPads and AxLink KeyPads come with a set of clear plastic Key Caps which are designed to fit tightly over the pushbuttons and allow you to place a label on each button according to the requirements of your particular installation NOVARA ControlPads KeyPads and AxLink KeyPads also come with a pre printed acetate sheet with a range of 50 pre cut button label inserts The button labels provided will accommodate most installations but it is also possible to print your own button labels on acetate for custom button labelling Acetate sheet of 50 standard Button Labels pre cut FIG 1 Acetate Button Labels and plastic Key Caps Installing Acetate Button Labels and
10. AMX is not liable for any damages 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 Autho rized 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 dent
11. Aiea la Script eee T Group E Group Group 8 Click to select button M select Button Feedback gt Add to Group Select Action l Group 1 TA Group 2 by number 1 8 FIG 20 Select Button Feedback window 3 4 Select On from the Select Action drop down menu Click the Add to Script button The Event Script window indicates Event 1 as being the chosen button feedback On FIG 21 EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On FIG 21 Event Script window Event 1 5 With button 2 selected select Flash from the Select Button Feedback drop down menu and click on Add To Script add this feedback to the script The Event Script will now show Event 2 as Button 2 Feedback Flash FIG 22 EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On EVENT 2 Button 2 Feedback Flash FIG 22 Event Script window Event 2 6 Download the program to the ControlPad see the Downloading the Program to the ControlPad section on page 46 When the panel has been loaded press the configured button on the ControlPad in this example button 1 The chosen button for Event will illuminate and the button for Event2 will flash Try configuring other buttons with On Off Flash actions To Save your program select File gt Save from the menu bar AMX NOVARA DCS1000 data files are saved with the extension NVA Button Feedback On All Buttons Off The On All Buttons Off Button Feedback option will
12. Buttons 17 24 1 2 ON ewe 1 up Switch 2 up Buttons 25 32 1 2 FIG 12 DIP Switch Settings Alternate Button Numbering 8 Button KeyPads 25 32 Alternate Button Numbering 16 Button KeyPads The DIP Switch settings for 16 button KeyPads are described in FIG 13 ON 1 16 Switch 1 down Switch 2 down Buttons 1 16 1 2 ON 17 32 Switch 1 down Switch 2 up Buttons 17 32 1 2 FIG 13 DIP Switch Settings Alternate Button Numbering 16 Button KeyPads Setting the AxLink Address DIP Switch The AxLink Device Address DIP switch determines whether this KeyPad will function as an AxLink device or as a Serial device If the DIP Switch is set to anything other than zero this KeyPad will be assigned an AxLink device address based on the switch settings Setting the AxLink Device Address 1 If connected disconnect the power supply 2 Locate the 8 position Device DIP switch on the rear panel FIG 14 3 Set the DIP switch according to the switch values shown below Switch 1 23 45 6 7 8 Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are ON up As an example the first DIP switch in FIG 14 defines device number 129 1 128 129 If you later change the device number remove and reconnect the AxLink power connector to enter the new device number into memory Use AMX s Dip Switch2 application available for download from www amx com to assist in calculating Dip switc
13. Click the Convert button to convert the Hex code and add it to the selected IR Library It is recommended that all IR functions are tested before being written into program scripts see the Testing IR Functions section on page 64 Using IR HEX Codes To Create New IR Libraries 1 Inthe AMX IR Libraries dialog select File gt New 2 Inthe Save As dialog enter a name for the Library File and click Save 3 Inthe AMX IR Libraries dialog click the Add New Device button to invoke the Add New Device fields FIG 55 Add New Device Enter Device Make Description US SU a EZ Device Device rpm xample Panasonic DSB30 Receiver E _ Sat Receiver FIG 55 AMX Library Files dialog Add New Device fields 4 Enter the Device model Make and Description and click Save Device 5 In the Edit Options window of the AMX Library Files dialog click Import Hex File to access the Hex data import and conversion options FIG 53 Help Device Model and Description pan Enter a Function name and Copy and NAN Paste the Hex file into the Text box Click AMPRO 1100 4P are Le RE on convert The function is converted and saved in to the current Library To add CO ES more Functions to a Library click on Import Hex file again Import Hex File Convert Cancel FIG 56 AMX Library Files dialog Hex data import and conversion options 6 Enter the name of the function that you want to import in the Enter Function text
14. Key Caps READ THIS FIRST 1 Punch out the desired Button Label from the included acetate sheet If you have printed your own custom button labels on acetate cut each button label to fit inside the Key Caps e Custom button labels must be cut to a 1 20cm 0 472 square to fit securely inside the Key Caps e The thickness of the acetate used must not exceed 004 0 10 mm 2 Place the Key Cap face down and insert the Button Label into the bottom of the Key Cap FIG 2 FIG 2 Placing a Button Label inside a Key Cap e Orient the Button Label inside the Key Cap so that the two clips are located on the left and right sides of the readable text on the Button Label as indicated in FIG 2 e Besure to place the Button Label face down inside the Key Cap see FIG 2 otherwise the label will be seen in reverse once the Key Cap is installed Navara CantralPare Q KayPare 27 Novara ControlPads amp Ke yra ds 3 3 Install the Key Cap on the pushbutton FIG 3 Key Cap tilted so that the bottom of the Cap is placed on the bottom At this point do not allow the clips on the sides of the Key Cap to engage of the pushbutton first Press the top of the Key Cap down to engage both clips at once securing the Key Cap to the pushbutton Once the clips are engaged the Key Cap is secured to the pushbutton FIG 3 Placing a Button Label inside a Key Cap 4 Verify that the vertical orientation of the Button Label
15. NP2000 Projector Component Send 4 Times 150m5 FIG 33 Adding a RS232 Command to the Script Viewing RS232 Libraries To view the RS232 libraries open the RS232 window then click the View RS232 Library button to open the AMX RS232 Library dialog FIG 34 Menu Bar Device Selection Function Selection E 1x RS232 Library Seles rE AAA Library Hex Fama M que M Device Model and Description Function NEC 42 50 61 Plasma Audio Mute off w Byte2 M Byte Ml Byted Ml Byte5 Ml Bytes Bytes Ml Bute9 MBytel0 Bytel4 Byte16 Byte18 M Bute19 ES 80 v i M6D viR SF v MO00 MBE wIi viM v v wie v Byte values SE SE eee el et ee el E E el el el ee Edit Baud rate Data Bits Stop Bits x ones Aca PC Serial Port Connect to Device z i z o e Comm 1 al 3600 vj 8 PC Se al Pot 2 TEST e unctions Device Protocol Edit options window Close this dialog and return to the PC Serial Comm Port Selection available only if PC Serial Port is selected in the Connect To Device menu Main screen Connect to Device menu Serial or RS232 FIG 34 AMX RS232 Library dialog This dialog displays the currently selected RS232 Library contents To view a functions Protocol and string settings 1 Select the device from the Device Model and Description drop down menu 2 Select a function from the Function drop down menu All the relevant information will be displayed The Device Protocol can be chan
16. SP 08 AX UK 2 611 6 799 cm 2 415 cm e lt 2 702 cm PTE 1 051 951 ina Wh Y 1 164 2 669 cm 2 956 cm 5 181 14 698 cm 3 386 8 600 cm in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 3 Mounting Specifications SP 08 AX UK SP 08 AX EU 2 611 6 799 cm 2 415 cm 2 702 cm Dos AID 1 051 951 164 2 669 cm 2 956 cm 15 199 cm 1 851 in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 4 Mounting Specifications SP 08 AX EU Y NOTE Mounting Specifications 16 Button KeyPads US version NOVARA KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC Compliant wall boxes only These devices will not fit properly in non NEC Compliant wall boxes SP 16 AX TR US Jaded 13 599 cm 2 415 cm 2 702 cm 2 669 cm 2 956 cm 6 693 059 17 000 cm 2 689 cm 05 2 669 cm 4 124 11 998 cm i in inches metric conversions 951 shown in parenthesis 2 415 cm FIG 5 Mounting Specifications SP 16 AX TR US Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance US style NOVARA ControlPads require the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box US 3 Gang HWD 5 6 x 2 9 x 1 6 14 22 cm x 5 33 cm x 4 06 cm These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum 050 1 27 cm SP 16 AX TR UK 3 354 13 599 cm 2 415 c
17. a PIR switch for detecting a High to Low or Low to High state RELAY 2 RELAY 1 RS232 OUT GND IR OUT GND INPUT VE SUPPLY VE PIR Switch Input State FIG 11 Input Connector If for example a PIR is attached to the Input this will act as a trigger to reset the internal inactivity timer for Time Out routines Power Supply Connector that the Power Supply polarities on NOVARA ControlPads are opposite to that of other AMX equipment This is not issue if using the included 10 pin connector NOTE O If using an AMX Power Supply with 2 pin phoenix connector not included be aware FIG 12 illustrates connecting the 1000 Series ControlPad to the included power supply RELAY 2 RELAY 1 RS232 OUT GND IR OUT GND INPUT VE SUPPLY VE 2 Power Supply FIG 12 Power Supply Connector e Connect the White strip lead to the VE terminal on the ControlPad e Connect the Black strip lead to the VE terminal When the ControlPad is powered up or a program downloaded button 2 will flash for 2 seconds then extinguish to indicate that the ControlPad has passed it s self test USB Program Port To download a program to the ControlPad connect the USB Programming cable to the ControlPad USB Port on the top panel and the USB Port of the PC FIG 13 a Ti x USB Program Port Ko aai 8 Button ControlPads top view 16 Button ControlPads top view FIG 13 USB Program Port NOVARA
18. an RS232 command a button Feedback a Delay Time etc When any or all of the buttons have been configured the information can be downloaded to the ControlPad NOTE Downloading the Program to the ControlPad 1 Connect the USB Programming Cable to a USB port on your PC and to the Program USB port on the ControlPad 2 Click on the Program menu bar item This invokes the Download Program window FIG 18 Download Program Connect the Programming Cable to a PC USB Port and the ControlPad Program Port Press Program to start Program Cancel FIG 18 Download Program window 3 Click the Program button to download the program to the ControlPad Specifying Button Feedback A button LED has 3 possible states On Off and Flash Use the Add Panel Feedback options to assign feedback to a selected button Buttons can be assigned to a group where only one LED of the group may be on at any time Adding Feedback to a Button Script Example 1 Select a button to configure from the System window FIG 19 Hi ow Low Hi Start up Time Dut FIG 19 System window Button 1 selected 2 Click on the Add Panel Feedback button in the Command Bar to invoke the Select Button Feedback window FIG 20 The selected button will be listed as the default although any button may be selected via the drop down menu on the left side of the window NOTE f Group3 Add Panel gt 7 7 Group 4 Feedback
19. example switching equipment off that may have been left running overnight Three time periods can be set 1 From the Ancillary options in the System window select Time Out FIG 87 Ancillary Start up _ FIG 87 Ancillary options Time Out 2 This invokes the Time Out window FIG 88 Minutes OK IF a button is not pressed within the set time Event wil occur Time Period 1 Cancel FIG 88 Time Out window 3 Use the arrows on the Hours and Minutes fields to set a time for Time Period 1 4 Write a script as usual When the panel is configured and a button press is not detected within the time period then the script will execute L e A 2nd period can be set to occur after the Ist period has elapsed Again if a button press has still not occurred within that time then the 2nd period script will execute A 3rd period can be set to occur after the 2nd period has elapsed If a button press is detected at any time then the internal clock will be reset back to detect for a button press during the Ist period File Menu The file menu gives the option to Save and Open program files e To clear the program for writing new programs click on New Clicking on Print Script will print out a hard copy of the Script Run Mode There are two modes of operation selectable via the Run Mode menu item e Manual Mode normal configuration mode e Auto Run events in a sc
20. field 7 Copy and paste the appropriate Hex code for this function in the Import Data text field see the Importing IR HEX File Codes section on page 62 C E 8 Click the Convert button to convert the Hex code and add it to the selected IR Library Testing IR Functions It is recommended that all IR functions are tested before being written into program scripts 1 Inthe AMX IR Libraries dialog select the function to test from the Function drop down menu FIG 57 Device Model and Description Casio J 560 Projector Test Function Pulses Bit 22 Connect IR head to IR Port and place in front of Device Reciever Carrier PWM VS Data Length 26 FIG 57 AMX Library Files dialog Selecting a Function for testing 2 Connect an IR Transmitter to the ControlPad s IR Port and place the IR Emitter directly in front of the device s IR receiver 3 Click the TEST button and verify that the device responded appropriately If the device does not respond correctly click the Edit Data button in the Edit Options window to access the IR Data for the selected function to view and edit FIG 58 SJ AMX IR Library Casio_6 9 Em fx aa NMMMMIIIMIMIMMIIMMM A _ gt Ip Device Model and Description The dese why a ste will not E r respond is that the transmit frequency Casio 4 560 Projector af needs adjustment Try increasing or decreasing the frequency to the next value by clicking on the arrow b
21. ii Ss Input Port opy Script Start up Time Out Hi Low Low Hi EN De TEE Ey Sa aoe gt TILI EYES MONK t K 4 6 MY VSPA FIG 26 Button 1 selected Flash Button Feedback selected and added to Script as Event 1 2 Click Add Time Delay to invoke the Set Time Delay window FIG 27 How Minutes seconds Add to depa 1 1 1 us Cancel FIG 27 Set Time Delay window 3 Use the left right arrow buttons to specify a time period e Click the arrows on the Hours field to adjust hours up down in one hour increments e Click the arrows on the Minutes field to adjust minutes up down in one minute increments Click the arrows on the Seconds field to adjust seconds up down in one half second increments L NOTE For this example set the Time Delay Between Events period for 5 seconds FIG 28 Set Time Delay Minutes Seconds Add to CRE gt l Fe 2 E Script F 1 F Carosi Time Delay Between Events Sseconds FIG 28 Set Time Delay window 5 second delay 4 Click Add to Script to add the Time Delay Between Events to the script as Event 2 5 Set the Button Feedback action to On and add it to the script as Event 3 FIG 29 EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback Flash EVENT 2 Delay Time Sseconds EVENT 3 Button 1 Feedback Un FIG 29 Event Script window Event 2 Delay Time 5 seco
22. is correct relative to the keypad NOTE a Gently press the bottom of the Key Cap no clip onto the pushbutton Do not allow the clips on either side to engage b With the bottom of the Key Cap secured gently press the top of the Key Cap This action will engage both clips simultaneously and the Key Cap will snap into place on the push button Be careful to follow these procedures closely the bottom of the Key Cap must be O installed on the pushbutton before the Key Cap clips engage or there is a risk of the button being misaligned NOTE Also note that removing the Key Caps requires additional steps see the Removing Replacing Button Labels section on page 39 for details Removing Replacing Button Labels The button labels on NOVARA keypads are acetate inserts that fit inside the Key Caps installed on the pushbuttons In order to change the inserts the key caps need to be removed Removing the Key Caps on NOVARA keypads requires disassembling the keypad so that they can be accessed through the rear of the faceplate Disassembling the NOVARA Keypad 4 Remove power from the NOVARA keypad and discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object before performing the following steps E NOTE e This procedure will require a Phillips head screwdriver and a 5mm wrench Detailed exploded views of each NOVARA keypad type are included on the reverse 1 On the rear panel of the NO
23. properly Exploded View 8 Button US Version FIG 9 8 Button US Button Labelling Exploded View 8 Button UK EU Version FIG 10 8 Button UK EU Exploded View 16 Button US UK EU Version FIG 11 16 Button US UK EU N Novara ControlPads amp KeyPads AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Installing the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Application 1 Download the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 installation file from www amx com go to the Products page and search for DSC1000 2 Double click the installation file to launch the AMX DSC1000 Setup Wizard FIG 12 Click Next to proceed i AMX NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 Welcome to the AMX NovaraDCS1000 verl 02 Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install MX NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 on your computer Click Next to continue WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel FIG 12 AMX DSC1000 Setup Wizard 3 Read the License Agreement FIG 13 and click I Agree to accept the terms and proceed with the installation otherwise click Cancel i AMX NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now If you accept the terms below cl
24. y Thu 98 F P Fri 100 F Py FIG 48 Device Model Details dialog IR Control Method 7 Inthe left hand menu bar under Model Control Method gt IR select Downloads to access the File s available for download for the selected device control method FIG 49 Device Model Details Mozilla Firefox MISE da e XK LA E ir am http Juwww amxcorp comfinconcert ct DevMdIDi 7 M IG Google a Sony AM FM Tuner STRDE135 Close Window gt IP This Page E Model Information k File s available for download E Model Control Method i Bundle r Gir File Name Version VA Type Properties System PERSP Specification Sony0423 irl IR FILE ou Meta Data bl 1 us Click E to download the file E 0 4 M Now Partly Sunny 86 F y Thu 98 F Fri 100 F y FIG 49 Device Model Details dialog Files Available for Download 8 Click the file icon to download a file in the File s available for download list Creating New IR Libraries Using an IRIS IR Serial Data Capture Device function signals from a hand controller Once captured and verified the control functions are sent to a PC operating the IRLIB program For details on using the IRIS Q The IRIS FG5448 is a stand alone self contained unit used to capture IR or wired NOTE refer to the IRIS Operation Reference Guide available at www amx com To create new libraries using a manufacturers handset and an AMX IRIS Unit FIG 50 FIG 50 A
25. 1000 Series ControlPads are configured using AMX CP1000DCS software available for download at Www amx com Refer to the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software section on page 43 for configuration instructions Button Layout FIG 14 indicates the button layout for 8 and 16 button ControlPads 0000 Lsls iLe 8 button UK EU style 16 button 8 button US style FIG 14 1000 Series ControlPads Button Layout e 8 Button ControlPad buttons are always numbered 1 8 for configuration purposes 16 Button ControlPads are always numbered 1 16 NOVARA ControlPads 14 Novara ControlPads amp KeyPads NOVARA AxLink KeyPads Overview NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be used in both AxLink and Novara installations e NOVARA AxLink KeyPads feature a 4 pin AxLink connector and Status LED e NOVARA AxLink KeyPads feature one bi directional RS 232 port with accompanying loop through port e Sand 16 button layouts are available Each button has LED feedback CEE SP 08 AX US SEISE SP 16 AX TR US ou T Moe ogma ANR IEE z GE SP 08 AX UK al SP 08 AX EU aA SESE SP 16 AX TR UK ae HEE gt FIG 1 NOVARA AxLink KeyPads NOVARA AxLink KeyPads include NOVARA AxLink KeyPads SP 08 AX US Fits 1 gang US conduit boxes e Brushed Aluminum FG1311 08 SA 8 Button Keypad See Mounting Specifications for details Black FG1311 08 SB e White FG1311 08 SW SP 08 AX UK Fits s
26. 199 cm x 2 689 cm e CP 1016 TR US 4 724 x 6 693 x 1 059 11 998 cm x 17 000 cm x 2 689 cm CP 1016 TR UK 4 331 x 9 055 x 1 059 11 000 cm x 22 999 cm x 2 689 cm CP 1016 TR EU 4 331 x 9 055 x 1 059 11 000 cm x 22 999 cm x 2 689 cm e CP 1008 US 0 30 lbs 136 08 g e CP 1008 UK 0 35 Ibs 158 76 g e CP 1008 EU 0 35 Ibs 158 76 g CP 1016 TR US 0 55 Ibs 249 48 g CP 1016 TR UK 0 65 Ibs 294 84 g CP 1016 TR EU 0 65 Ibs 294 84 g NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads Cont Included Accessories Button Kit includes acetate sheet with 50 pre cut button label inserts and clear plastic Key Caps e w 8 Key Caps MA1301 01 e w 16 Key Caps MA1301 02 e Installation Kit includes 8 pin captive wire connector and mounting screws KA1301 01 e External 12V Power Supply 57 1301 SA Other AMX Equipment 8 Button Kit MA1301 01 e 16 Button Kit MA1301 02 Certifications e IEC 60950 e FCC CE e RoHS compliant NOTE Mounting Specifications 8 Button ControlPads US version NOVARA ControlPads are designed to fit in NEC Compliant wall boxes only These devices will not fit properly in non NEC Compliant wall boxes CP 1008 US 4 685 11 899 cm in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 2 Mounting Specifications CP 1008 US Eos 3 7 399 cm 059 2 689 cm 2 611 6 799 cm AS 2 415 cm Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Gang US Condui
27. 2 633 cm SP 08 AX US 0 30 Ibs 136 08 g e SP 08 AX UK EU 0 35 lbs 158 76 g SP 16 AX TR US 0 55 lbs 249 48 g SP 16 AX TR UK 0 65 lbs 294 84 g Included Accessories e Button Kit includes acetate sheet with 50 pre cut button label inserts and clear plastic Key Caps w 8 Key Caps MA1301 01 w 16 Key Caps MA1301 02 e Installation Kit includes 6 pin captive wire connector and mounting screws KA1310 01 Other AMX Equipment 8 Button Kit MA1301 01 e 16 Button Kit MA1301 02 e External 12V Power Supply 57 1301 SA Certifications e IEC 60950 e FCC CE e RoHS compliant Mounting Specifications 8 Button KeyPads 4 NOVARA KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC Compliant wall boxes only These devices will not fit properly in non NEC Compliant wall boxes NOTE SP 08 AX US 1 851 4 701 cm 2 702 cm 2 415 cm 1 051 951 CT ae 164 2 669 cm 2 956 cm rae ls 7 399 cm 2 677 6 799 cm 4 685 11 899 cm aa in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 2 Mounting Specifications SP 08 AX US Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance US style NOVARA ControlPads require the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box US 1 Gang HWD 2 9 x 2 1 x 1 6 7 36 cm x 5 33 cm x 4 06 cm These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum 050 1 27 cm
28. CP 1016 UK EU 5 354 13 599 cm hala 9 055 2 689 cm 1 059 22 999 cm CII in inches metric conversions 95 shown in parenthesis 2 415 cm FIG 6 Mounting Specifications CP 1016 UK CP 1016 EU Wiring and Connections NOVARA ControlPads Rear Panel Connectors FIG 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA ControlPads and indicates a typical installation RELAY 2 RELAY 1 RS232 OUT Projector RS232 GND IR OUT GND INPUT es FIG 7 NOVARA ControlPads Rear Panel Connectors DVD Player IR Power Supply O The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA ControlPads NOTE Relay 1 Relay 2 Connectors The Relay 1 and Relay 2 Output ports each act as a switch to GND and are rated at 100 mA 12 VDC These Output ports are used to control external devices i e the PCI Power Controller or AMX UPC 20 Universal Power Motor Controller not included These Output ports do not function like Relay ports on other AMX equipment e The Relay and Relay 2 output ports are current sinks not voltage drivers they switch the ports to GND The SHARED 12V connector is common 12 VDC not Ground These Output ports use 5V logic but can handle up to 12V on the input without harm at higher voltages you run a higher risk of surge damage O The Relay ports are for external relay control only FIG 8 illustrates connecting the RELAY 1 Output Connectors
29. Downloaded within the first five seconds of power up before the panel starts auto running again Adding a Relay Unit 1 Connect the relay unit to the Relay port on the ControlPad see the Relay 1 Relay 2 Connectors section on page 10 2 Click the Add Relay button in the Command Bar to invoke the Select Relay window FIG 90 Select Relay Select Action Relay 1 On Add to Cancel Script Select Relay FIG 90 Select Relay window 3 Select the relay to control from the Select Relay drop down menu Relay J or Relay 2 4 Select the relay action type from the Select Action drop down menu e On will latch the relay on e Off will latch the relay off 5 When the parameters have been set click on Add to Script AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 78 Novara ControlPads amp KeyPads NOVARA RS232 Codes RS232 Protocol e 9600 o n o 8 o RS232 Press Release Codes NOVARA RS232 Press Release Codes Pt LS Row INICIOS LS LL LS LS O LE LS LS IC LES CN D LE ECN D IE IN Ca PL LE INES LL ES BE ICI LS were E eae ante zm RS232 Function Codes NOVARA RS232 Function Codes Command m BL xx Set Backlight level e o MB xx Set Max Brightness e e FR xx Set Flash Rate A Set Pulse Rate e xx 00 99 e Note Adjusting the pulse rate sets the rise and fall time within the flash rate to be effective both may need to be adjusted AMX recommends leaving as defaul
30. IG 4 Mounting Specifications SP 08 EU Mounting Specifications 16 Button KeyPads O US version NOVARA KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC Compliant wall boxes only These devices will not fit properly in non NEC Compliant wall boxes NOTE SP 16 US 5 354 13 599 cm 6 693 17 000 cm 1 051 2 667 cm 4 724 11 998 cm O in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 5 Mounting Specifications SP 16 US Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance US style NOVARA ControlPads require the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box US 3 Gang HWD 5 6 x 2 9 x 1 6 14 22 cm x 5 33 cm x 4 06 cm These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum 050 1 27 cm SP 16 UK EU 3 354 13 599 cm 9 055 22 999 cm 2 689 cm 1 059 4 331 11 000 cm in inches metric conversions 95 shown in parenthesis 2 415 cm FIG 6 Mounting Specifications SP 16 UK EU Wiring and Connections ControlPads Rear Panel Connectors FIG 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA KeyPads and indicates a typical installation Alternate Button Numbering DIP Switch NetLinx Master RS232 port FIG 7 NOVARA KeyPads Rear Panel Connectors 4 The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA KeyPads NOTE RS 232 Connections Feedback From KeyPad A ES External Co
31. MX IRIS IR Capture Unit 1 Inthe AMX IR Libraries dialog select File gt New 2 Inthe Save As dialog enter a name for the Library File and click Save 3 Inthe AMX IR Libraries dialog click Add New Device to invoke the Add New Device fields FIG 30 Add Hew Device Add New Enter Device Make Description Example Panasonic DS 30 Sat Receiver FIG 51 AMX IR Library dialog Add New Device fields 4 Enter the Device Make model and Description and click Save Device 5 Click on Learn new function to invoke the Learn Function fields FIG 52 IR Data Device Model and Description Eoo PMyNewlADevice example Learn New Function Learn Function Connect an IRIS to CommPart l Capture Cancel the PC Serial Port Select Serial Port etes Pak FIG 52 AMX IR Library dialog Learn New Functions fields 6 Connect the IRIS to your PC a Connect an RS 232 cable to the DB 9 connector on the IRIS unit and an RS 232 port on your PC b Set the baud rate in the IRIS unit to match the PC baud rate CC lt NOTE C Then connect the 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply to the 12 VDC connector on the IRIS unit d The READY LED lights and 01 appears in the display 7 Enter a function name in the Enter Function text field 8 Learn the code from the remote controller a Hold the remote approximately 3 inches away from the IR capture window Press and hold the first key on the HC to capture the first f
32. Supply 191435 LAO NI Was H04 0 OL 135 SO YHTEY TRES Oy 0 OL 135 SO HATO FIG 10 Daisy Chaining KeyPads eo Use screened cable to link units e Maximum cable length between panels should not exceed 50 15 24 m Daisy Chaining KeyPads AxLink To daisy chain the KeyPads with AxLink both KeyPads would be connected to the AxLink bus and the RS232 is left unused Either method can be used but not a mixture of both Button Layout FIG 11 indicates the button layout for 8 and 16 button KeyPads O a E El uouo EDGE Le fo 8 button UK EU style 16 button US UK style 8 button US style FIG 11 KeyPads Button Layout e 8 Button KeyPads can be configured for button numbers 1 8 9 16 17 24 or 25 32 e 16 Button KeyPads can be configured for button numbers 1 16 or 17 32 Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering Use the 2 position DIP Switch on the rear panel of the KeyPads to specify alternate button numbers for each KeyPad for cases in which you want to avoid having multiple KeyPads in the same system using the same button numbers Multiple KeyPads are allowed to share identical button numbers NOTE Alternate Button Numbering 8 Button KeyPads The DIP Switch settings for 8 button KeyPads are described in FIG 12 ON sec 1 down Switch 2 down Buttons 1 8 1 2 i i f ew 1 up Switch 2 down Buttons 9 16 1 2 ON 17 24 Switch 1 down Switch 2 up
33. VARA DSC1000 Program icon Alternatively navigate to Start gt Programs gt AMX NOVARA DCS and click on the program icon Overview Novara ControlPads and KeyPads are configured using the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 software application available for download from www amx com FIG 17 Menu Bar System window AM NovaraDCS1000 V1 0 CP1000 Series Control Panels Button Program Run Mode Trouble Shoot System Setup Add RS232 Function Program Button PRESS Add Panel Event Script 1 x Feedback Add Time Delay Add Relay Enable a ank Advance Toggle Add IF Function Input Port LENE Start up Time Out HiS Low Low Hi Command Bar Script window FIG 17 AMX NOVARA DCS1000 software application initial view The AMX NOVARA DCS1000 application allows the ControlPad to perform various functions such as RS232 IR control Button Feedback Delay Time Relay Control Time Out if a button press is not detected after a certain time period e Each button is configured individually it can be made to execute on a Press or Release Each button can be configured to Toggle for up to 4 Presses or it could be assigned to a Bank of buttons having the same function but controlling different equipment e A Script is written for each button containing events A script can be written for events to execute when the ControlPad is powered up by selecting Start Up from the system window An Event could be
34. VARA keypad remove the screws that secure the metal enclosure to the faceplate pS Y Note 8 Button US version shown 0 Other NOVARA keypads have remove screws different orientation and screw count but the basic concepts led are the same for all FIG 4 Remove the metal enclosure to expose the circuit boards 8 Button keypads use 4 screws 16 Button keypads use 6 screws 2 Remove the back enclosure to expose the circuit boards mounted on stand offs 3 Use a 5mm wrench to remove the first set of 5mm stand offs Remove stand offs Remove stand offs both boards removed and top circuit board and bottom circuit board FIG 5 Remove the first set of stand offs 5mm 4 Carefully pull the top circuit board straight up and off the standoffs e This action also disengages two 4 pin connectors between the two boards Be careful not to bend the pins e Note the orientation of the board it must be oriented in the same direction when replaced The top is indicated by an UP arrow at the top center of the board CC es The bottom is indicated by the AMX logo FIG 6 5 Use a 5mm wrench to remove the second set of stand offs 6 Carefully pull the bottom circuit board straight up and off the standoffs The bottom board has the pushbuttons on the reverse side Be careful not to damage the buttons when removing the board e Note the orientation of the board it must be oriented in the same direction when replace
35. al or consequential damages for consumer 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 LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAW AMX RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE DESIGNS SPECIFICATIONS WARRAN TIES PRICES AND POLICIES WITHOUT NOTICE Table of Contents NOVARA CONtTolPdas asesina a a oc 1 OO nn ee ee Oo ee 1 Product SOCCINICALIONS ne an a ee een 2 Mounting Specifications 8 Button ControlPads cooocooocooccnocccnccnncconcconoconocos 4 CPV OO Be en E EA 4 Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Gang US Conduit Boxes oooccccooocccononcccconocccnonaccnononos 4 CP OOS AAA E E E E E E E E E 5 A a ee E 6 Mounting Specifications 16 Button ControlPads oooccoocooccnoccnnccnnoconoconocnnocos 7 ERSTOTOUS sarrollo ocacion popa 7 Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Gang US Conduit Boxes
36. brary IRL Files 1 In the Edit Options window of the AMX Library Files dialog click Import IRL FIG 42 Look in B AMX IR Libraries me E z ES AMPROOO1 IRL SIBARCOC IRL My Recent Documents E Desktop LA My Documents My Computer File name BARCOC IRL My Network Files of type Data Files irl y Places Il Open as read only FIG 42 Open dialog 2 Inthe Open dialog select an IRL file and click Open 3 The selected IRL file is converted to the PLR format FIG 43 3 AMX IR Library barco Sele e Help Device Model and Description Select the IRL to convert and Open The AMPRO 1100 VP y ne pA ene and saved with a PAL CHANNEL d A lt is recommended the functions are tested CHANNEL y before being written into Program Scripts s lf the device does not respond to the functions then click on Edit Data Pulses Bit 20 Carer PWM DA Data Length 2 Edit Import IRL Import Hex Ml Add New Delete Delete Copy Edit Exit to Main File File Device Device Function M Functions Data Program FIG 43 AMX IR Library dialog showing a converted IRL file The new file maintains the IRL name but with a PLR extension e Each IRL file only needs to be imported once Downloading IR Files From www AMX com As a registered AMX Dealer you can download AMX IR Library files directly from the Partners page of the www amx com website as described below You must log into the website as a Deale
37. d The top of the is indicated by an UP arrow at the top center of the board The bottom is indicated by the AMX logo FIG 6 Do UP arrow indicates the top of the board AMX logo indicates the bottom of the board FIG 6 Orientation marks on the circuit boards Replacing Key Caps Button Labels Once the lower board has been removed you have full access to the pushbuttons with Key Caps installed as shown in FIG 7 Pushbuttons with Key Caps installed FIG 7 Lower circuit board pushbuttons 1 Carefully pry the Key Cap off of each pushbutton that you need to re label 2 Remove the existing acetate Button Label and Insert the replacement Label in each Key Cap Be sure to place the Button Label face down inside the Key Cap otherwise the label will be seen in reverse once the Key Cap is installed 3 Gently replace the Key Cap on the pushbutton e Verify that the vertical orientation of the Button Label is correct relative to the NOVARA keypad e Align the Key Cap with the target pushbutton and gently push the Key Cap down over the pushbutton e Once seated properly on the pushbutton the Key Cap will snap into place Acetate Button Label inside the Key Cap Re Assembling the Keypad Follow the steps in reverse to re assemble the keypad Take care of the following e Be certain that the circuit boards are oriented correctly see FIG 6 e Be certain that both 4 pin connectors between the two boards are seated
38. ded to the new button script The paste window can be used to copy scripts to New and existing programs Start Up A script can be written for button events to execute when the ControlPad is powered up 1 From the Ancillary options in the System window select Start Up FIG 83 gt Ancillary Start up Time Out FIG 83 Ancillary options Start Up 2 This invokes the Program Start Up Events Event Script window FIG 84 Program Start Up Events Event Script FIG 84 Program Start Up Events Event Script window 3 Add commands to the Event Script to define the functions that you want the ControlPad to perform on startup FIG 86 a Select a button action from the Select Action drop down menu FIG 85 Select Button Feedback Add to Group Select Action Group1 1 All Buttons Off Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group Group 6 Group Group 8 FIG 85 Select Button Feedback Select Action b Click Add To Script to add the selected button action to the Start Up Event script C Add other button actions as desired to the Start Up Event script FIG 86 Program Start Up Events Event Script E ss EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On EVENT 2 Button 1 Feedback Flash EVENT 3 Button 1 Feedback On All Buttons Off FIG 86 Program Start Up Event Script Time Out A Script can be written to execute if a button press is not detected within a set time period For
39. e One such site is Remote Central where you can search for your specific device and look for downloads with text files with HEX codes 1 Inthe Edit Options window of the AMX Library Files dialog click Import Hex File to access the Hex data import and conversion options FIG 53 AMX IR Library barco ER 1B D ata _ AD _i Help Device Model and Description ee Enter a Function name and Copy and AMPRO Paste the Hex file into the Text box Click Import Hex File Convert Cancel on convert The function is converted and saved in to the current Library To add more Functions to a Library click on Import Hex file again FIG 53 AMX Library Files dialog Hex data import and conversion options 2 Enter the name of the function that you want to import in the Enter Function text field 3 Copy and paste the appropriate Hex code for this function in the Import Data text field FIG 54 Device Model and Description Play AMPRO 1100f P Import Data 0000 0067 0000 0015 0060 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0211 FIG 54 AMX Library Files dialog Hex data entered The data should be entered without any extra symbols e No double quotes or lt gt lt 0x gt or lt Oh gt symbols are used to indicate HEX formatting 4
40. e Device is also turned off by a Time Out function then pressing the button a 2nd time will have no effect as the Device is already off e By programming an Advance to Press 1 in the Time Out script the Toggle button will then be set to switch the Device on again on the next press 1 Click the Advance Toggle button in the Command Bar to open the Advance Toggle window FIG 81 Advance Toggle Advance Jo Button Ist Press 2nd Press ae Cancel 3rd Press Ath Press FIG 81 Advance Toggle window 2 Select the Toggle button from the drop down menu and click on the Press number to advance to st 2nd 3rd or 4th press Copy and Paste To Copy and Paste a Script 1 Click on the Copy Script button in the Command Bar to invoke the Copy and Paste window displaying the current button script FIG 82 Copy and Paste Select Event x ta Event le Barco Address 0 LCD Projector 1 Send Once Forti Barco Address 0 LCD Projector 2 Send Once Fart Barco Address 0 LCD Projector 3 Send Once Fart Barco Address 0 LEO Projector 4 Send Once Forti Barco Address 0 LCD Projector Power On Send Once Fort Barco Address 0 LCD Projector Standby Send Once Parti Paste Cancel FIG 82 Copy and Paste window The Script can be trimmed using the Select Event controls 2 Inthe System window select the button to copy to and click Paste The copied events will be ad
41. e X1 FIG 68 Program Button PRESS Event Script EVENT 1 Button 5 Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Button Bank 1 Enabled Bank Enable BANK X QE Yi El lt C K2 As Cancel Cox Y3 3 Co FIG 68 Button 5 script with Enable X1 Bank selected 4 Select Button 6 in the System window to program This would be the VCR select button 5 Write a Script for Button 6 and include Enable Bank X2 FIG 69 Program Button PRESS Event Script E EVENT 1 Button 6 Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Button Bank 2 Enabled Cancel FIG 69 Button 6 script with Enable X2 Bank selected 6 Select button 7 which would be the CD select button 7 Write a script and include Enable Bank X3 FIG 70 Program Button PRESS Event Script 7 EVENT 1 Button Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Button Bank 3 Enabled Bank Enable BANKY 2 Y A Cancel m 3 3 3 aop i C A FIG 70 Button 7 script with Enable X3 Bank selected 8 Select button 8 in the System window to program 9 Write a script for the Tuner select button including enable Bank X4 in the script FIG 71 Program Button PRESS Event Script g EVENT 1 Button 8 Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Button Bank 4 Enabled Caneel FIG 71 Button 8 script with Enable X4 Bank selected The controlpad will now act in the following way When Button 5 is pressed this will activate Bank X1 This means
42. e selected function only Input Port Scripts A script can be executed when a High to Low or Low to High state is detected on the Input Port This is useful for external detection of a switch or PIR To write a script for the Input Port 1 Click on either of the Input Port buttons in the System window FIG 60 Input Port Hi Low Low Hi FIG 60 Input Port buttons 2 Write a script as normal When the configured Input Port state is detected the script will execute e If the ControlPad is busy when the state change occurs the script will execute when the ControlPad 1s free e To return to the button list select Button gt Press from the menu bar Changing a Button Action Button action can be changed via options in the Button menu in the menu bar Four options are available Press A script is programmed for a button press Release A script is programmed when a button is pressed then released Toggle Up to four different scripts can be written for a button using the Toggle option in the Button menu 1 Choose a button to configure and select Button gt Toggle This invokes the Toggle window FIG 61 m Toggle T No of Toggles oS of it Program Ist Press FIG 61 Toggle window 2 Click on the Enable checkbox 3 Select the number of toggle presses required for the button 2 3 or 4 4 Note that initially the Toggle window is set to configure the first press of the button Program t
43. equipment Brand name or Projector etc Devices and Functions can be added to the Library as above Testing RS232 Functions As a confidence check when editing or adding a function can be tested by directly connecting the PC to the Device RS232 port or by testing directly through a panel port Select the PC serial port or panel port you are using from the Connect To Device drop down menu Click the Test button The Device should then respond to the command sent Creating a Test Serial Cable To connect to a Device to the PC a test cable can be made as follows PC Serial Port female D9 connector Pin 3 to Device RX Pin 5 to Device Gnd For testing through panel ports connect the Serial Programming Cable to the PC and to the panel s Program Port Verifying RS232 Commands To check a command from a Panel Port use the Verify RS232 Commands dialog FIG 38 E Verify RS232 Commands SEs Code Format Help Verify Hex Format lt a a a oe St ON MON hot MON GS Ga Ou Ga a Ga GG Du na a Pt PO M NON ME D PO D OO MO OR DE PE Mn Connect the TX output from the Port to Pin2 of the PC Serial Port PC Serial Port Connect GND to Pind 9600 Commi xf Capture Command Return to Library Select the PC Serial port number from the Dropdown list Set the Protocol to the corresponding command settings Set Command Protocol Press Capture command then press the panel button to view the command string FIG 38 Verify RS232 Commands dialog
44. g son in the Manufacturer box will return Sonance Sonic Blue Sonic Foundry and Sony Device Model NN Device Type AM FM Tuner a Manufacturer Q Control Method IR Y AMX Systems C standard Modules O Duet Modules O Axcess YU Landmark Y Netlinx Standard Netlinx Module Duet Module InConcert Resource Center Search Devices Search New Releases arch Remote Controls Search Cables MISA Manufacturer Series Remote Control S Manacn A Device Type Model Series Method Systems Sony AM FM Tuner STRDE135 IR PA TN Sony AM FM Tuner STRDE197 IR WIN Sony AM FM Tuner STSE200 l 3 device s retrieved FIG 47 Search results 6 Click IR in the Control Method column of the search results list to access the Device Model Details dialog for the selected device FIG 48 Device Model Details Mozilla Firefox MISE da ex al gt Y http fwww amxcorp comfinconcert ct DevMdIDe 7 7 Google Sony AM FM Tuner STRDE135 Close Window IR Specifications E Model Information Communication Parameters Carrier state On E ein Control Method AXF Connection pins 1 2 Specification IR Meta Data Meta Data f IR Cable s Cables Downloads Cable FG 10 000 Description 2p Phoenix To LED IRC Supported AMX Devices AXBIRS4 IR 51 AXBIRS4 IR S2 AXBIRS4 IR 53 AXBIRS4 IR 54 AXCENT2 IR 51 AXCENT2 IR 52 AXCENT2 IR 53 AXCENT2 IR 54 AVCORITO TIN Ico os M Now Partly sunny 83 F
45. ged by selecting new settings for Baud rate Data bits and Stop bits from their respective drop down menus e Command strings can be edited by changing Byte values via their individual drop down menus 0 255 e All Byte values are entered in Hex Ascii or Decimal selectable via the Code Format menu item When an edit is complete click the Save Edit button to store the new values Adding a New Device To a RS232 Library 1 Click the Add New Device button in the Edit options see FIG 34 to invoke the Add New Device window FIG 35 Add Hew Device Enter Device Make Description E ave sien Example AMM 2015 AM Switcher FIG 35 AMX RS232 Library dialog Add New Device window 2 Enter the Device Make and Description then click Save Device This opens a new AMX RS232 Libraries dialog for the new device FIG 36 New Device name New Function name Y AMX RS232 Library new device test SE Library Decimal Format Device Model and Description Function AMX 2011 Power On Byte4 Byte6 Byte8 Byte9 M Byte10 Bytel4 Bytel6 Byte18 NI Byte19 f Byte20 vr vr 4 vr sd s vr 7 Byte24 Byte26 Byte28 Ml Byte29 Bl Byte30 Byte34 Byte36 Byte38 NI Byte39 M Byte40 ot E y v vr vr vr v 5 4 Edit Baudrate Data Bits Stop Bits Parity ea Dee PC Serial Port Connect to Device 9600 l 8 wi1 viN y Device Protocol Co py Save Edit Funcions Cancel Save Edit Co
46. h position values 123 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Device Address 129 Device Address 0 XPort FIG 14 Example Device DIP Switches NOVARA AxLink KeyPads 26 Novara ControlPads amp KeyPads NOVARA KeyPads Overview NOVARA KeyPads can be daisy chained to provide up to 32 buttons in any configuration as well as connectivity to a NetLinx controller e NOVARA 00 Series KeyPads feature one bi directional RS 232 port with accompanying loop through port Refer to the NOVARA RS232 Codes section on page 79 for RS232 programming information e Sand 16 button layouts are available Each button has LED feedback m OEE ESE oora o A APR SP 08 US SP 16 TR US 3 OEE Ke SEE JIL 07 ar HEE lt gt SP 08 UK PLA SP 08 EU SP 16 TR UK FIG 1 NOVARA KeyPads NOVARA 00 Series KeyPads include NOVARA 00 Series KeyPads SP 08 US Fits 1 gang US conduit boxes e White FG1310 08 SW 8 Button KeyPad Refer to the Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Black FG1310 08 SB Gang US Conduit Boxes section on page 29 for Brushed Aluminum FG1310 08 SA details SP 08 UK Fits standard 2 gang UK conduit box sizes e White FG1310 08 KW 8 Button KeyPad e Black FG1310 08 KB e Brushed Aluminum FG1310 08 KA SP 08 EU Fits standard 2 gang European conduit box e White FG1310 08 EW 8 Button KeyPad S Zes Black FG1310 08 EB e Brushed Aluminum FG1310 08 EA E Me onma SP 16 TR US Fits NEC Compliant 3 gang US condu
47. he appropriate IR Library for the device manufacturer via the Change Library button and select the desired device from the Select Device drop down menu In this example we ll select the Sony PX32 Projector 7 Choose the Volume Down command in the Select Function drop down menu and click Add To Script to add it to the Event Script FIG 75 Program Button PRES 5 Event Script A es eo Nee ut da en EVENT 1 Sony P832 Projector Volume Down Send A Pulse 4 Times Carrier On Select 1A Function from Sony 7 7 Library Select Function Select Action Send pulse Select Device Sony Pes Projector View R Library Change Library Y cance FIG 75 Button 1 Add Sony PX32 Projector Volume Down Command to Script 8 Select X2 from the drop down menu in the Assign to Bank window 9 Click Add RS232 Function in the Command Bar 10 Select the appropriate RS232 Library for the device manufacturer via the Change Library button and select the desired device from the Select Device drop down menu In this example we ll select the Sony VPL PX11 LCD Projector 11 Choose the Volume Down command in the Select Function drop down menu and click Add To Script to add it to the Event Script FIG 76 Program Button PA ES5 Event Script 1 EVENT 1 Sony YPL F811 LED Projector Volume Down Send Once Select R5232 Function from Sony_ 2 Library
48. he script as normal for the first button press 5 Next select Program 2nd Press from the drop down menu 6 Program the script for the second press 7 Continue for each required button press When the panel is configured the button will toggle on each button press then loop to Ist press L Bank Assign A button can be assigned to one of three banks X Y or Z Each bank can have up to four different functions This is useful if you have a common set of functions For example You could have a single Play button controlling up to four different devices e g DVD VCR CD MP3 player etc To achieve this the button must be Bank Assigned 1 Choose Button 1 to configure in the System window and select Button gt Bank Assign This invokes the Assign to Bank window FIG 62 Assign To Bank C Bank Z FIG 62 Assign to Bank window 2 Select Bank X Bank X1 appears as default 3 Write a script for Bank X1 e g DVD play FIG 63 Assign To Bank None a Bank Bank Y Program Button BANM E C Bank Event Script 1 EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Sony 1 DVD Player Play SendlA Pulse 4 Times Carrer On FIG 63 Script for Bank X1 DVD Play 4 Select X2 from the Assign To Bank drop down menu and write a script e g VCR play FIG 64 Program Button BANE Event Script EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Sony 1 VCR Play Send lA Pulse 4 Times Carr
49. ibrary files use the file extension PLR Adding an IR Command to an Event 1 Select the device to control from the Select Device drop down menu 2 Select the desired function from the Select Function drop down menu 3 Select the desired action from the Select Action drop down menu Action options include e Send IR Pulse sends the IR function 4 times only e IR Pulse No allows you to send a function up to 120 times selectable from a scroll bar e Send Continuous sends continuous pulses while a button is executed This action is useful for Volume Up and Down and Cursor functions When hard wiring to a device the carrier may have to be turned off refer to Manufacturers instructions otherwise carrier must be left On 4 When the IR parameters have been set click Add to Script to add this IR command to the script FIG 40 EVENT 1 Casio J 560 Projector Power Send IA Pulse 4 Times Carrier On FIG 40 Adding an IR Command to the Script AMX IR Libraries To view the IR libraries open the IR window then click the View IR Library button to open the AMX IR Library dialog FIG 41 Device Selection Function Selection FJ AMX IR Library Casio 6 9 Seles Ponai e _ z2 z z 9 _______ IR Ciata Help Pace Puccie device library edit or add Functions to EA existing Libraries To Load an existing Library click on Open PA from the File menu Functions can be tested before they are
50. ick I Agree then Next Otherwise click Cancel Legal Notice Copyright AMX LLC 2008 Private proprietary information the sole property of AMX LLC The contents ideas and concepts expressed herein are not to be disclosed except within the confines of a confidential relationship and only then on a need to know basis inv entity in nossession of this AMX Software shall O1 Do Not Agree l Agree Cancel Previous FIG 13 AMX DSC1000 License Agreement 4 Click Next on each of the following dialogs to compete a standard installation recommended i AMX NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install AM NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 on your computer i AMX NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 Click Next to start the installation Installing AMX NovaraDCS1000 verl 02 AM NovaraDCS1000 vert 02 is being installed Cancel FIG 14 AMX DSC1000 Standard Installation 5 In the Installation Complete dialog click Close to finish FIG 15 i AMX NovaraDCS1000 ver1 02 Installation Complete AMX NovaraDCS1000 verl 02 has been sucessfully installed Click Close to exit FIG 15 Installation Complete dialog Launching AMX NOVARA DSC1000 Assuming you followed the default installation procedures launch the AMX NOVARA DSC1000 application by double clicking the AMX NOVARA DSC1000 program icon on your desktop FIG 16 OV SPL FIG 16 AMX NO
51. ier On FIG 64 Script for Bank X2 VCR Play 5 Select X3 from the Assign To Bank drop down menu and write a script for a CD player FIG 65 Program Button BANK C Bank zZ Event Script 1 Y EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On Group OFI EVENT 2 Sony CD 2 CD Player Play Send IA Pulse 4 Times Carrier On FIG 65 Script for Bank X3 CD Play 6 Select X4 from the Assign To Bank drop down menu and write a script for a tuner FIG 66 Assign To Bank C None md e Bank x C Bank Y CO Bank Z Program Button BANE Event Script 1 EVENT 1 Button 1 Feedback On Group Off EVENT 2 Vision AY 2600 Amplifier Tuner Send lA Pulse 4 Times Carrier On FIG 66 Script for Bank X4 Tuner On 7 Select Button 2 in the System window and follow the above procedures writing Stop scripts for bank levels X1 to X3 and a Tuner Off command for Bank X4 To activate the Bank Levels the Bank Enable function must be used see below Bank Enable This function is used to activate Bank levels on buttons that have been Bank Assigned Following the preceding Bank Assign example 1 Select Button 5 in the System window to program This would be the DVD select button 2 Click the Enable a Bank command button to display the Bank Enable options FIG 67 Bank Enable BANK 3 x Co E E FIG 67 Displaying the Bank Enable options 3 Write a script for Button 5 and include Bank Enabl
52. illuminate the chosen button and turn off all other buttons on the ControlPad FIG 23 Select Button Feedback Add to Group Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 I Group4 7 Group5 IT Group IT Group Groups Add i Cancel Script rt FIG 23 Button Feedback On All Buttons Off Button Feedback On Group Off The On Group Off Button Feedback option allows you to assign feedback to a Group so that only one of the group may be illuminated at a time FIG 24 Select Button Feedback Add to Group 7 Select ci n M Group 1 On Group Off amp Group 2 1 IT Group 3 T Group4 Add to II Group5 cript eee lI Group 6 Group IF Groups FIG 24 Button Feedback Button 1 On Group Off Group 1 For instance Play Stop Pause An LED may be assigned to up to 8 groups 1 Clear the program by selecting File gt New from the menu bar 2 Select Button 1 in the System window see FIG 19 on page 46 3 Click on Add Panel Feedback to invoke the Select Button Feedback window FIG 20 on page 47 4 From the Select Action drop down menu select On Group Off and click Group1 under Add To Group as shown in FIG 24 Repeat for Buttons 2 to 4 5 Select Button 5 click on Add Panel Feedback select On Group Off and click on Group 2 FIG 25 gt Select Button Feedback lt p Add to Group SelectAction LE Group T y On Group Off M Group 2 E a Group
53. it boxes White FG1310 16 SW 16 Button KeyPad Refer to the Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Black FG1310 16 SB Gang US Conduit Boxes section on page 32 for Brushed Aluminum FG1310 16 SA details SP 16 TR UK Fits standard 3 gang UK conduit box sizes e White FG1310 16 KW 16 Button KeyPad e Black FG1310 16 KB e Brushed Aluminum FG1310 16 KA Product Specifications NOVARA 1000 Series KeyPads Power Requirements e SP 08 Min 80mA Max 130mA 12 VDC im e SP 16 Min 100mA Max 210mA 12 VDC Button Layout e 8 and 16 button PT e Rear Panel Connectors RS 232 port with accompanying loop through port ne RS232 Protocol e Baud Rate 9600 e Data Bits 8 e Stop Bits 1 e Parity No Parity Dimensions e SP 08 US 4 685 x 2 913 x 1 034 11 899 cm x 7 399 cm x 2 626 cm e SP 08 UK 3 386 x 5 787 x 1 034 8 600 cm x 14 698 cm x 2 626 cm e SP 08 EU 3 150 x 5 984 x 1 034 8 001 cm x 15 199 cm x 2 626 cm e SP 16 TR US 4 724 x 6 693 x 1 037 11 998 cm x 17 000 cm x 2 633 cm e SP 16 TR UK 4 331 x 9 055 x 1 037 11 000 cm x 22 999 cm x 2 633 cm e SP 08 US 0 30 lbs 136 08 g SP 08 UK EU 0 35 lbs 158 76 g SP 16 TR US 0 55 lbs 249 48 g SP 16 TR UK 0 65 lbs 294 84 g Included Accessories Button Kit includes acetate sheet with 50 pre cut button label inserts and clear plastic Key Caps w 8 Key Caps MA1301 01 w 16 Key Caps MA1301 02 e Installation Kit i
54. le for download from www amx com Refer to the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software section on page 43 for details CP 1008 UK CP 1008 EU CP 1016 TR US FIG 1 NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads The NOVARA 1000 Series of ControlPads include NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads CP 1008 US Fits 1 gang US conduit boxes e White FG1301 08 SW 8 Button Refer to the Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Gang Black FG1301 08 SB ControlPad US Conduit Boxes section on page 4 for details Brushed Aluminum FG1301 08 SA CP 1008 UK Fits standard 2 gang UK conduit box sizes e White FG1301 08 KW 8 Button Black FG1301 08 KB ControlPad Brushed Aluminum FG1301 08 KA CP 1008 EU Fits standard 2 gang European conduit box sizes e White FG1301 08 EW 8 Button e Black FG1301 08 EB ControlPad Brushed Aluminum FG1301 08 EA NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads Cont CP 1016 TR US Fits NEC Compliant 3 gang US conduit boxes e White FG1301 16 SW 16 Button Refer to the Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Gang Black FG1301 16 SB ControlPad US Conduit Boxes section on page 7 for details Brushed Aluminum FG1301 16 SA CP 1016 TR UK Fits standard 3 gang UK conduit box sizes e White FG1301 16 KW 16 Button e Black FG1301 16 KB ControlPad Brushed Aluminum FG1301 16 KA Product Specifications NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads Power Requirements Min 250mA 12 VDC e Max 420mA 12 VDC with all but
55. m 051 951 2 669 cm TA i 22 999 cm a a 3 386 gt 2 611 11 000 cm 11 6 799 cm in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 6 Mounting Specifications SP 16 AX TR UK NOTE Wiring and Connections ControlPads Rear Panel Connectors FIG 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA AxLink KeyPads and indicates a typical installation The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA AxLink KeyPads Alternate Button Numbering DIP Switch NetLinx Master Serial port wm NetLinx Master AX AxLink port Sz 35 AxLink Device na Address DIP AxLink Status LED So Switch FIG 7 NOVARA AxLink KeyPads Rear Panel Connectors RS 232 Connections Lt Feedback From KeyPad ln External Controller FIG 8 RS232 Control Connections Power Supply Connector NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be powered by the AxLink bus Optionally an external 12V power supply can be used If using an external Power Supply be aware that the Power Supply polarities on Novara KeyPads are opposite to that of other AMX equipment e Connect the White strip lead to the VE terminal on the ControlPad e Connect the Black strip lead to the VE terminal FIG 9 illustrates connecting the KeyPad to the included power supply olo Power Supply FIG 9 Power Supply Connector Daisy Chaining KeyPads RS232 KeyPads can be daisy chained as shown in FIG 10 Power Supply Power
56. ncludes 8 pin captive wire connector and mounting screws KA1301 01 e External 12V Power Supply 57 1301 SA Other AMX Equipment 8 Button Kit MA1301 01 e 16 Button Kit MA1301 02 Certifications e UL IEC 60950 e FCC CE e RoHS compliant Mounting Specifications 8 Button KeyPads 4 NOVARA KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC Compliant wall boxes only These devices will not fit properly in non NEC Compliant wall boxes NOTE SP 08 US 1 059 2 689 cm E2913 7 399 cm 2 617 6 799 cm D 95 j in inches metric conversions 2 415 cm shown in parenthesis FIG 2 Mounting Specifications SP 08 US 4 685 11 899 cm o HAE COCO Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance US style NOVARA ControlPads require the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box US 1 Gang HWD 2 9 x 2 1 x 1 6 7 36 cm x 5 33 cm x 4 06 cm These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum 050 1 27 cm SP 08 UK 2 677 6 799 cm 14 698 cm 8 600 cm in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 3 Mounting Specifications SP 08 UK 059 2 689 cm 1 051 2 667 cm an 2 415 cm SP 08 EU 2 677 6 799 cm 15 199 cm 1 051 2 667 cm 8 001 cm 95 ae in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis 2 415 cm F
57. nds Event 3 Feedback On 6 Download the program see the Downloading the Program to the ControlPad section on page 46 7 Press the configured Button in this case Button 1 8 The button will flash for 5 seconds then stay On RS232 Functions The ControlPad can be configured to output an RS232 command on a Button action All RS232 commands are contained in Library files Opening RS232 Library Files 1 Clear the program by selecting File gt New from the menu bar 2 Click the Add RS232 Function button in the Command Bar to invoke the Select RS232 Function window indicating the currently selected RS232 Library FIG 30 Select AS232 Function from Libra Select Function MEC 42 50 61 Plasma Audio Mute off Add R5232 y Function View 5232 Library a a Cancel Change Library Import Library t Select Device _ Select Action Send String Once FIG 30 Select RS232 Function window If the Device to control is in a different RS232 Library click the Change Library button and select the library to display in the Open dialog RS232 Library files use the file extension PRR Adding a RS232 Command to an Event 1 Select the device to control from the Select Device drop down menu 2 Select the desired function from the Select Function drop down menu 3 Select the desired action from the Select Action drop down menu Action options include
58. ntroller FIG 8 RS232 Control Connections Power Supply Connector FIG 7 illustrates connecting the KeyPad to the included power supply O The Power Supply polarities on NOVARA KeyPads are opposite to that of other Q AMX equipment e Connect the White strip lead to the VE terminal on the ControlPad e Connect the Black strip lead to the VE terminal Daisy Chaining KeyPads KeyPads can be daisy chained as shown in FIG 9 Power Supply Power Supply GND Te El TR Es NetLinx Master RS232 port FIG 9 Daisy Chaining KeyPads e Use screened cable to link units e Maximum cable length between panels should not exceed 50 15 24 m Button Layout FIG 10 indicates the button layout for 8 and 16 button KeyPads 00 aa Ls feJ 7 Ls Le gt ESS Lo ll gt 8 button UK EU style 16 button US UK EU style 8 button US style FIG 10 KeyPads Button Layout e 8 Button KeyPads can be configured for button numbers 1 8 9 16 17 24 or 25 32 e 16 Button KeyPads can be configured for button numbers 1 16 or 17 32 Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering Use the 2 position DIP Switch on the rear panel of the KeyPads to specify alternate button numbers for each KeyPad for cases in which you want to avoid having multiple KeyPads in the same system using the same button numbers O Multiple KeyPads are allowed to share identical button numbers NOTE Alternate Button Numbering
59. onic Foundry and Sony Search New Releases f gt DeweeModet ________ omes A Search Remote Controls Search Cables Manufacturer E Q Control Method all Bes IES Manufacturer Series AMX Systems Reinote Conrat DI CI standard Modules O Duet Modules FIG 45 www amx com Search Devices page InConcert Resource Center 3 Fill in the search fields with as much information as you can provide for the device for which you need an IR file All search boxes use implied wild cards For example entering son in the Manufacturer box will return Sonance Sonic Blue Sonic Foundry and Sony 4 Inthe Control Method drop down select IR FIG 46 Partners Partner List InConcert Resource Center Search Devices E Search New Releas Search Remote Controls Search Cables Yoting Request Partners InConcert Resource Center Search D Search Devices Note All search boxes use implied wildcards For example entering son in the Manufacturer box will return Sonance Sonic Blue Sonic Foundry and Sony Device mode Deicerme A Manufacturer Series AMX Systems all No Control Voltage Ramp Output Wired Infrared FIG 46 Control Method drop down menu 5 Click Search The results of the search are displayed FIG 47 Partners gt InConcert Resource Center Search Devices Partners Partner List i Search Devices Note All search boxes use implied wildcards For example enterin
60. py Functions FIG 36 AMX RS232 Library dialog for a new device 7 Exit To pc Serial Port al TEST Main Program 3 Enter a Function in the Enter Function field 4 Use the Bytes drop down menus to enter the command string 5 Specify the Device Protocol settings 6 Click the Save Edit button in the Edit options Adding a New RS232 Function to a Device 1 Click the Add New Function Command Bar button see FIG 30 on page 50 This opens the AMX RS232 Libraries dialog 2 Select the relevant device and fill in the function information as described above 3 Click the Save Function button in the Edit options to save the new Function Copying RS232 Functions From an Existing Device to a New Device 1 Select the device to copy from then click on Copy Functions in the Edit options see FIG 36 This invokes the Add New Device window FIG 37 Add Hew Device Enter Device Make Description 5 ave rss lExample Ab 2015 AM Switcher FIG 37 AMX RS232 Library dialog Add New Device window 2 Enter the Device Make and Description then click Save Device 3 This opens anew AMX RS232 Libraries dialog for the new device 4 Edit the RS232 functions if necessary For easy finding of RS232 Functions it is recommended that groups of RS232 Libraries are made containing common Devices New RS232 Libraries can be created by clicking on New from the File Menu Save the Library using a relevant name such as the
61. r in order to access these files 1 Click the Partners link at the top of the main www amx com website to access the AMX Device Discovery Partners page FIG 44 A amp ive ABOUT AMX NEWSROOM PRODUCTS MARKETS PARTNERS TECHCENTER TRAINING CONTACT AMX Partners gt Partners List Partners Partner List AMX Device Discovery Partners AMX Device Discovery is a technology integrated into manufacturers products to make programming Search Devices easy and operation with an AMX control system effortless By embedding this AMX exclusively designed technology into their products the industry leading manufacturers listed below are improving the way A installations are programmed managed and operated InConcert Resource Center Search New Releases Search Remote Controls Search Cables Interested in becoming an AMX Device Discover Partner Contact us at partner amx com VYoting Request What is AMX Device Discovery pdf FIG 44 www amx com AMX Device Discovery Partners page 2 Inthe menu on the left side of the page click on Search Devices to access the Search Devices page FIG 45 A amp ve ABOUTAMX NEWSROOM PRODUCTS MARKETS PARTNERS TECHCENTER TRAINING CONTACT AMX am 4 Partners Partner List Partners gt InConcert Resource Center Search Devices Search Devices Note All search boxes use implied wildcards For example entering son in the Manufacturer box a will return Sonance Sonic Blue S
62. ranty AMX AutoPatch Epica 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
63. ript will start running 5 seconds after switch on Up to 1330 events can be programmed in a script and can be continually looped From the Run Mode menu select Auto Run then Continue Write the script then click on Loop if you want the script to continually run O Changing Run Mode will erase all Manual Run events NOTE Downloading the Program When a program has been written 1t can then be downloaded to the ControlPad 1 Select Program gt Download from the menu bar 2 The application will prompt you to connect the USB Programming Cable to a USB port on your PC and the ControlPad s Program port FIG 89 Download Program Connect the Programming Cable to PC USB Port and the Panel Program Port Press Program to start Program Cancel FIG 89 Download Program window 3 Click Program The programming window will appear e All the buttons on the Panel will illuminate and the program will download e When the download has completed the buttons will dim and a message will appear Download Complete If an error occurs check the following e Cable is correctly connected e Shut down any other programs running on the PC e If problem persists power down the Panel hold in buttons 2 and 6 and re power Buttons 1 to 8 will illuminate Release buttons 2 and 6 and download program Downloading To an Auto running panel To configure a panel that is currently Auto running the panel must be powered down and the program
64. sescossascssuvecsusensnswexcsenocosccevecsesdeseussobwatedensaonseadcnensontsae 23 Daisy Chaining KeyPads AXLINK sicesicecstaisiscesie cease oeesnsnestuateedepanceraestesncasscidonsesstaseseousies 23 Jo E ae ee ee A 24 Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering scsscssseeseees 24 Alternate Button Numbering 8 Button KeyPads ccssccssccssccesccssccsceesscesscescoeecs 24 Alternate Button Numbering 16 Button KeyPads ss 25 Setting the AxLink Address DIP Switch ss 25 Setting the AxLink Device Address ss 25 NOVARA PS MOP nn een ee ee T ee 27 VS irse 27 Prod ct Specifications sion d sacntoeteene edocs 28 Mounting Specifications 8 Button KeyPads ooccoocccccconoconoconoconoconoconcconcconcnnnos 29 POS Re sedans 29 Minimum Internal Clearance for 1 Gang US Conduit Boxes ooocconocccnoccnccncncnonccnnocnnnso 29 PSO GRU Ao RS 30 POS UP PR teas oo snelsatraeneisaceane es sasoncceanenaws aps tuadeestssntouneeesiees 31 Mounting Specifications 16 Button KeyPads 32 PP ond capoesnunsueeteasgaeonacsestecs 32 Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Gang US Conduit Boxes ccoooccccoocccccconcccnonccccnnaccnns 32 D COUR EU ir E A EE E A E E IE OEA E 33 Wiring and Connections needs sance does de eee eee one 34 ControlPads Rear Panel Connectors ss 34 Ro 292 CONNECTIONS sisi donnee dass see cree tiens ca dont es er cet
65. t Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance US style NOVARA ControlPads require the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box US 1 Gang HWD 2 9 x 2 1 x 1 6 7 36 cm x 5 33 cm x 4 06 cm These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum 050 1 27 cm CP 1008 UK 2 677 6 799 cm 14 698 cm 8 600 cm in inches metric conversions 3 w shown in parenthesis 2 cm FIG 3 Mounting Specifications CP 1008 UK CP 1008 EU 2 677 6 799 cm 15 199 cm 8 001 cm in inches metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG 4 Mounting Specifications CP 1008 EU 2 415 cm Mounting Specifications 16 Button ControlPads 4 US version NOVARA ControlPads are designed to fit in NEC Compliant wall boxes only These devices will not fit properly in non NEC Compliant wall boxes NOTE CP 1016 US ies 5 354 aa 13 599 cm 6 693 17 000 cm 4 724 11 998 cm in inches metric conversions Sn 951 shown in parenthesis 2 415 cm FIG 5 Mounting Specifications CP 1016 US Minimum Internal Clearance for 3 Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance US style NOVARA ControlPads require the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box US 3 Gang HWD 5 6 x 2 9 x 1 6 14 22 cm x 5 33 cm x 4 06 cm These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum 050 1 27 cm
66. t values Set LED State e nn Button number 01 32 00 All e a LED state 1 Low 2 High 3 Flash 4 Off 5 Pulse SLGbbbb a Set LED Group e bbbb 32 bits 1 bit per LED 1 change 0 leave e a LED state 1 Low 2 High 3 Flash 4 Off 5 Pulse Update firmware A CE SRQ Request Status O tm soon eu tope ete 10 Request Setup Info e Returns 7 bytes Byte 1 Backlight level 2 Max brightness level 3 Flash rate 4 Pulse rate 5 orientation O Vertical 1 Horizontal e Bytes 6 amp 7 are the firmware version installed where values of 1 and 0 mean firmware version 1 0 SETHZ Set Horizontal Layout SETVT Set Vertical Layout AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Novara ControlPads amp KeyPads 81 It s Your World Take ControlTM 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA e 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 e 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 10 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
67. tandard 2 gang UK back box sizes Brushed Aluminum FG1311 08 KA 8 Button Keypad e Black FG1311 08 KB e White FG1311 08 KW SP 08 AX EU Fits standard 2 gang European back box Brushed Aluminum FG1311 08 EA 8 Button Keypad S Zes Black FG1311 08 EB e White FG1311 08 EW SP 16 AX TR US Fits 3 gang US conduit boxes e Brushed Aluminum FG1311 16 SA 16 Button Keypad See Mounting Specifications for details Black FG1311 16 SB e White FG1311 16 SW SP 16 AX TR UK Fits standard 3 gang UK back box sizes Brushed Aluminum FG1311 16 KA 16 Button Keypad e Black FG1311 16 KB e White FG1311 16 KW Product Specifications NOVARA AxLink KeyPads Power Requirements e SP 08 Min 80mA Max 130mA 12 VDC e SP 16 Min 100mA Max 210mA 12 VDC Button Layout e 8 and 16 button Blue backlit buttons with controllable feedback Rear Panel Connectors 4 pin AxLink connector Status LED e RS 232 port with accompanying loop through port e Power connectors RS232 Protocol e Baud Rate 9600 e Data Bits 8 e Stop Bits 1 e Parity No Parity Dimensions e SP 08 AX US 4 685 x 2 913 x 1 034 11 899 cm x 7 399 cm x 2 626 cm e SP 08 AX UK 3 386 x 5 787 x 1 034 8 600 cm x 14 698 cm x 2 626 cm e SP 08 AX EU 3 150 x 5 984 x 1 034 8 001 cm x 15 199 cm x 2 626 cm e SP 16 AX TR US 4 724 x 6 693 x 1 037 11 998 cm x 17 000 cm x 2 633 cm e SP 16 AX TR UK 4 331 x 9 055 x 1 037 11 000 cm x 22 999 cm x
68. te encens 34 Power Supply CONNSCtO Pasco asses cancer sacs coscadeeceecensocuusssecccesoavenusdacasseucsancapecueeeamnseoss 34 Daisy Chaining ICV ad Sumito tocado a aa dnde aan 35 BUON Lay OU ooo ae a de ed de 35 Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering scsscssseeseees 36 Alternate Button Numbering 8 Button KeyPads ses 36 Alternate Button Numbering 16 Button KeyPads ss 36 Button Labeling aussi pta eaneaaera 37 OU OW siii ies 37 Installing Acetate Button Labels and Key Caps READ THIS FIRST 37 Removing Replacing Button Labels ss 39 Disassembling the NOVARA Keypad sccsssccsssccesccescecescccscecnsccesscccesceeseeessseeseees 39 Replacing Key Caps Button Labels 40 Re Assembling the Keypad si c2cssstsscecscsssnecatccadasaavericececusncensetescenadsescansesabosetecncesansataedes 41 Exploded View 8 Button US Version 1 5 s esitesssestenirensss 41 Exploded View 8 Button UK EU Version ss 42 Exploded View 16 Button US UK EU Version esse 42 ES AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software sccssccsseeeees 43 Installing the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Application 43 Launching AMX NOVARA DSC1000 csssccssccescccsceesccesccesccsccesccesceesccesscsseoescees 44 OV VA wn og osc cg neta ce 45 Downloading the Program to the ControlPad oooooocooccoocnocnoccnnccncconcniccnnos 46 Specifying Button Feedback cc 46 Adding Feedback to a But
69. that whenever any button is pressed that is Bank X assigned the X1 script will run So for our example If button 1 is pressed the DVD Play script will run If button 2 is pressed the DVD Stop script will run Now if Button 6 is pressed Bank X2 will activate so now 1f button 1 or 2 is pressed the VCR Play Stop scripts will run Button 7 will activate Bank X3 and Button 8 will activate Bank X4 hence allowing control of a CD Player or Tuner There are 3 Banks X Y or Z so for example Bank X could be used for a group of buttons with common Transport functions Bank Y used for Common Menu functions etc L aai Using Bank Assign to Control Two Projectors Example The following example illustrates using Bank Assign to control two Sony projectors using Volume Up Down buttons 1 Select Button 1 to configure FIG 72 CP1008 B MM EE HA FIG 72 Button 1 selected to configure 2 Inthe menu bar select Button gt Bank assign This invokes the Bank Assign options FIG 73 Assign To Bank Press Release p 3 e Bank Toggle e Bank 7 Bank Assign Bank Z FIG 73 Button gt Bank assign 3 Select Bank X to enable the button press drop down menu 4 Select X1 from the Button Press drop down menu FIG 74 Assign To Bank 1 Button Press drop down menu FIG 74 Assign to Bank X X1 selected 5 Click the Add IR Function button in the Command Bar 6 Select t
70. to a PC1 Power Controller in momentary latching mode Control Wiring connector on PC1 rear panel RELAY RELAY 1 RS232 OUT GND Momentary Latching Mode IR OUT oo INPUT Esi NE VE PC1 Pinouts FIG 8 Relay 1 Relay 2 Connectors Connected to PC1 Power Controller in momentary latching mode RS232 Out Connector FIG 9 illustrates connecting a 1000 Series ControlPad to RS232 controlled devices RELAY 2 so RELAY 1 RS232 OUT GND IR OUT GND INPUT RS232 Device VE SUPPLY VE 2 FIG 9 RS232 Out Connector NOVARA ControlPads support one way RS 232 control RS 232 TX signals to the LJ third party device not RS 232 RX signals from the controlled device NOTE IR Out Connector If using the CC NIRC IR emitter with 2 pin phoenix connector not included be O aware that the IR Emitter polarities on NOVARA ControlPads are opposite to that of other AMX equipment This is not an issue if using the included 10 pin connector FIG 10 illustrates connecting the IR transmitter heads to a 1000 Series ControlPad for IR controlled devices RELAY sores RELAY 1 RS232 OUT GND IR OUT GND INPUT IR Transmitter Signal GND VE SUPPLY VE 2 FIG 10 IR OUT Connector 4 The IR Transmitter must be placed directly in front of the controlled device s IR window NOTE Input Connector FIG 11 illustrates connecting the 1000 Series ControlPad to an external switch such as
71. ton Script Example ss 46 Button Feedback On All Buttons Off ss 48 Button Feedback On Group Off ss 48 Testing Grouped FeSObACR 2 nes ee 49 BO PPP cat sins soot E A 49 Adding Delay Time to a Script Example csscssscssccssscesccnsccesscesccesscesccesccesceesees 49 FOZ OS 0 50 Opening R5232 Library Fes Se ssi s isare reret assas onies 50 Adding a RS232 Command to an Event dites 51 VIEWING RSZ3Z LID Faries cisesccnssccnsanacensassacewsesisgseucuousoossnecscnavensaesddsuesensenecssmoueasanadanees s 52 Adding a New Device To a RS232 Library oooocooccccoocccnoccnoncncnnnccnoccnocccnccnncccnccnocccnns 53 Adding a New RS232 Function to a Device ssssssssssssssesssessesssessssssssssssse 53 Copying RS232 Functions From an Existing Device to a New Device o oocoococc o 54 Testing R5232 Functions a ne ee E ere 54 Creating a Test Serial Cable atlas 54 Verifymg R3232 COMIMANGS cesineccesnseasncasctinctonensenecssasnosecodsemacsssenssiosanweseceuambeess NENES 54 RC ONS a S E E E E OS 55 Opening IR Library Fes des NE stp ATE EE ERTER EES 55 Adding an IR Command to an Event escisiones 55 AMX IR D 56 Loading an Existing do AP ae tte sc 56 Creating New IR Libraries Sn es sat tte ie nos die 57 Importing AMX IR Library IRL Files si 57 Downloading IR Files From www AMX com ses 58 Creating New IR Libraries Using an IRIS IR Serial Data Capture Device
72. tons illuminated to max brightness and 2 external devices attached to the RELAY 1 2 Ports in the ON state Button Layout e 8 or 16 buttons e Blue backlit buttons with programmable feedback Max number of events 1330 per ControlPad Rear Panel e RELAY 2 Output port can be used to control external devices i e the AMX Connectors UPC 20 Universal Power Motor Controller not included This is a current sink not a voltage driver Max current sink 100mA 12V e SHARED 12V Common 12V e RELAY 1 Output port can be used to control external devices i e the AMX UPC 20 Universal Power Motor Controller not included This is a current sink not a voltage driver Max current sink 100mA 12V e RS232 OUT RS232 output port supports one way RS 232 control TX only e GND Ground e IR OUT Connects to an IR Emitter to support one way IR control TX only e GND Ground e INPUT Input detection connects to an external switch such as a PIR switch for detecting a High to Low or Low to High state e VE Connects to the included 12V power supply e VE Connects to the included 12V power supply Top Panel Connector 1 USB device configuration port Supported Baud Rates 1200 115200 Dimensions HWD CP 1008 US 4 685 x 2 913 x 1 059 11 899 cm x 7 399 cm x 2 689 cm e CP 1008 UK 3 386 x 5 787 x 1 059 8 600 cm x 14 698 cm x 2 689 cm e CP 1008 EU 3 150 x 5 984 x 1 059 8 001 cm x 15
73. unction The SIGNAL LED will start blinking Release the HC key as soon as the READY LED goes off b The briefly appears in the display to indicate the HC function is captured Then 01 appears and the READY and VERIFY LEDs light The LED will not light if P4 mode is active C Hold the HC device approximately 3 inches away from the IR capture window Press and hold the same key on the HC device again to verify the IR function was captured correctly by the IRIS unit If the HC function is captured correctly a pair of brackets will briefly flash in the display The VERIFY LED goes off 01 appears in the display and the SEND pushbutton s LED lights If an Er message appears in the display repeat steps 3 and 5 Otherwise go to step 6 d Press the SEND pushbutton to send the captured HC function to the PC running the IREdit software program e Repeat steps C through E to capture all the HC functions on your list 9 Click on Capture then press the Send button on the front panel of the IRIS The function will be added to the current device library Refer to the REdit instruction manual for information on to storing captured HC functions Importing IR HEX File Codes Alternatively IR Libraries can be created by importing IR HEX file codes AMX does not provide HEX codes and therefore cannot give any assurance that data provided by others is accurate or functional There are a number of web sites that make IR HEX codes freely availabl
74. uttons and clicking on Test Also try adjusting the Pulses Bit Alternatively Click on the Autotune button This will transmit a range of frequencies one at 4 time Click Autotune and wait to see if the device responds If not Click Autotune again Repeat until the device responds When the device responds then Save the Edit Fine Tune Test Function There is a choice to Save the Edit on the Freq 37KHz Pulses Bit 22 Connect IR head to IR Port and selected function only or to Save the Edit place in front of Device Reciever for all the Device Functions MECO EEE Save Edit for Save Edit FIG 58 AMX Library Files dialog Edit IR Data The main reason that a device will not respond is that the transmit frequency needs adjustment e Try increasing or decreasing the frequency to the next value by clicking on the Fine Tune arrow buttons Also try adjusting the Pulses Bit value Click on TEST to re test the function FIG 59 Fine Tune Fine Tune Pulses Bit FIG 59 AMX Library Files dialog decreasing Frequency and Pulses Bit values Alternatively use the Auto Tune feature to transmit a range of frequencies one at a time Click Auto Tune and wait to see if the device responds If not click Auto Tune again Repeat until the device responds When the device responds then Save the edit e Click Save Edit For Whole Device to save the edit for all of the Device Functions e Click Save Edit Function Only to save the edit on th

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