instruction manual CP4/A - 4" Color Touch Panels with Audio (Firmware version G3) Tou c h Pa n els an d A cc e ss o r ie s
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX Corporation, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information .................................................................................................1 Specifications ................................................................................................................ 1 Cleaning the Touch Overlay.............................................................................................. 5 AC-CP4A/WRB Water-Resistant Faceplate for AXD-CP4/A.............................................
Table of Contents Creating a Bargraph and Joystick ................................................................................... 33 Adding a bargraph or joystick button...................................................................................... 33 Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties ....................................................................... 33 Setting the level code............................................................................................................
Product Information Product Information The Color Passive-Matrix Audio Mini-Touch Panels (AXD-CP4/A and AXT-CP4/A) contain a 4-inch 256-color passive-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD). These panels are equipped with an infrared motion sensor, light sensor, IR receiver, internal audio speakers, internal microphone, external LED buttons, and removable buttons.
Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Enclosures: AXD-CP4/A (FG5921-23) • BackBox with black matte finish AXT-CP4/A • Table Top enclosure is available in either Dark Grey (FG5921-30) or Platinum (FG5921-31) Power Requirements: • Detachable front panel bezel are available in White (default), Black, and Beige • Constant current draw: 770 mA @ 12 VDC • Startup current draw: 1.2 A @ 12 VDC Minimum power supply required: • PSN2.8 Power Supply (FG423-17) - Includes U.S.
Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Panel LCD Parameters: • Contrast ratio: 17:1 • Display area: 3.8 inches (9.
Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Front Panel Components (Cont.): Speakers: • Frequency response 450 Hz - 7 KHz • 8 ohm • 1 watt Audio Levels: • Microphone output: Line level audio Differential drive Programmable gain from 7dB to 50db in 31 steps of 1.5 db (linear taper) • Audio input: Line level audio Differential drive Programmable gain from -26dB to +34 dB in 31 steps of 2dB each. Rear Connectors: AXlink/PWR: • 4-pin 3.
Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Optional Accessories: • AC-CP4A/WRB, Water resistant bezel set for AXD-CP4/A (beige, black, white) (FG5921-24) • Axcess programming cable (DB9 to DB9) (FG10-727) • CB-CP4/A (FG033-10) Conduit/wallbox (includes drywall clips and screws for installation to studs during the construction phase). - Conduit/Wallbox should only be mounted to a beam before a drywall is installed (pre-wall). • PSN2.8 Power Supply (12 VDC) (FG423-17) • PSN6.
Product Information Specifications Specifications (Cont.) Dimensions (HWD): AC-CP4A/WRB • 4.59" x 6.13" x 0.35" (11.66 cm x 15.57 cm x 1.27 cm) Foam Insulation • Thickness: 0.125" (3.12 mm) Description: • Water- resistant faceplate for existing AXD-CP4/A touch panels. This faceplate covers the LCD and buttons. The included foam insulation is placed around and behind the edges of the AXD housing (along the screw locations).
Installation Installation Mounting the AXD Wall Mount Panels The following paragraphs describe mounting the touch panel directly into a drywall, solid surface, and into a Conduit Box. Wall Mount panels (AXDs) are contained within a plastic back box. This back box is not removed in either the Conduit Box (CB-CP4/A) or solid surface installation methods.
Installation Stud Surface Stud fastening holes CB-CP4/A Conduit Wallbox Knockouts AXD-CP4/A touch panel housing secure locations using four #4-40 screws Do not use these tabs to mount a Conduit/ Wallbox FIG. 4 Screw location for attachment on a sample conduit box for a drywall installation 2. Remove any necessary wiring knockouts from the pre-installed (optional) conduit box (C in FIG. 4 on page 8) where the necessary cables are threaded through for connection to the touch panel and external devices.
Installation Stud beam Attachment site for beam C - Optional CB-CP4/A conduit/wallbox Install the (4) #4-40 machine screws into into the places indicated SURFACE A - Faceplate (bezel) B - Main AXD unit consists of the touch panel and backbox housing FIG. 5 Wall Mount panel installation configuration for pre-existing conduit/wall box in a pre-wall construction Don’t disconnect the connectors from the touch panel.
Installation Light Sensor Menu Lights Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White) PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor IR Receiver Audio Microphone Video Environment Security Intercom Mute Drapes Power FIG. 6 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations 15. Place the faceplate (A in FIG. 5 on page 9) onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG.
Installation Flat surface (can include a wall, podium, or other level surface) PIR, Microphone, IR and Light Sensor locations Install the 2-#6 drywall clips and screws (included) into the the holes 2 notches are required if the unit is installed into a drywall using the (2) provided clips. A - Faceplate (bezel) B - Main AXD unit consists of the touch panel, internal components, and housing FIG.
Installation 6. Disconnect the power connector from the PSN6.5 or Central Controller until the installation is complete. 7. Insert the #6 drywall screws and clips into the two notch locations along the side edges of the Wall Mount housing as shown in both FIG. 7 on page 11 and in FIG. 8 on page 11. 8. Carefully insert the main unit (with expansion clips) into the cutout until the rim of the AXD unit lies flush with the wall and the unit is firmly positioned. 9.
Installation Light Sensor Menu Lights Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White) Audio Video PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor IR Receiver Microphone Environment Security Intercom Mute Drapes Power FIG. 10 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations 13. Place the faceplate (A in FIG. 9 on page 12) onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG.
Installation Attachment is done along the edges of the cutout Install the four (4) solid surface screws into the holes shown below. (screws not included) Flat/Solid surface (can include a wall, podium, or other level surface) Screw length depends on the installation surface. A - Decor faceplate B - Main AXD unit consists of the touch panel, internal components, and housing FIG.
Installation Solid surface mounting screws (4) are inserted through the outer holes along the plastic housing Main AXD unit consists of internal components, CP4/A, and plastic housing FIG. 13 Screw locations for plasterboard mounting of the main AXD unit 8. Carefully insert the main unit (with surface screws) into the cutout until the rim of the AXD unit lies flush with the wall and the unit is firmly positioned. 9.
Installation Light Sensor Menu Lights PIR (Passive Infrared) Sensor Standard pushbutton icons (come in 3 colors Black, Beige, and White) IR Receiver Audio Microphone Video Environment Security Intercom Mute Drapes Power FIG. 15 Plastic pushbutton replacement locations 13. Place the faceplate (A in FIG. 14) onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG. 14) by gripping the object at both sides, resting the top rim of the faceplate to the top rim of the housing, then applying gentle downward force.
Installation Drywall Surface upgrade installation Expansion clips are mounted through pre-drilled notches located at the sides of the panel. These clips are one-time use pieces. If and error occurs during the installation process, a replacement clip must be ordered through your AMX representative. 1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 16) from the main AXD unit (B in FIG.
Installation 9. Perform a visual inspection of the insulation seal around the rim of the AXD housing. There should be no visible gaps between the rim of the housing and the surface of the drywall. 10. Finish the securing process of the AXD back to the drywall by tightly turning the drywall screw in a clockwise direction to guarantee a tight seal. 11. Place the new AC-CP4A/WRB water-resistant faceplate onto the main AXD unit (B in FIG.
Installation Foam Insulation strip B - Main unit (with LCD) 4 - #4-40 solid surface screws A - Faceplate (bezel) FIG. 17 Foam insulation location on a solid surface mounted AXD 12. Make sure to align the Light, IR receiver, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front bezel/faceplate. Make sure the buttons are flush against the faceplate.
Installation 4. Remove all screws from the rear of the unit (B in FIG. 18 on page 19). 5. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip it back to where the entire unit is lying flat on a level surface. 6. Carefully pull the faceplate (A in FIG. 18 on page 19) outwards until it comes away from the rest of the main AXT unit (B in FIG. 18 on page 19).
Installation Wiring the Touch Panel The CP4/A touch panels use a 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix AXlink connector (male) for both power and data and an 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for audio input/output (FIG. 20). This same figure shows the rear connector locations on both AXD and AXT panels. 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix AXlink connector Programming jack 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix Audio connector AXD-CP4/A (Rear view) Cable clip AXT-CP4/A (Rear view) FIG.
Installation Wiring the CP4/A terminal connectors and cables You will need a wire stripper and Phillips screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. Power and Audio connectors are wired and attached to the rear of the CP4/A. FIG. 21 provides a layout of the wiring connection into both the AXD and AXT touch panels. This diagram is intended for use in wiring the terminal ends of the 4-pin and 8-pin cables. Microphone (-) Microphone (+) Front Mic GND 8-pin 3.
Installation 9. Flip the AXT panel over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching during the removal process. 10. Screw the two (2) screws that attach the clip to the underside of the AXT. 11. Firmly grab the front and rear of the panel and flip it back to where the entire unit is lying flat on a level surface. Additional CP4/A wiring configurations FIG. 22 provides a layout of the wiring connection used for multiple CP4/A panels wired to both a Central Controller and an Audio switch.
Installation Another example used with this system is that a user, upon hearing the page, could press a button "labeled" for the source room and respond: "yes, I’m here". FIG. 23 provides a layout of the wiring connection using two directly cross-connected CP4/A panels that use a Master. This diagram is intended for use in general wiring information amongst the various components of this system.
Installation Using the CP4/A Programming Jacks The programming jack (located on the side of either AXT or AXD touch panels) is used for programming/communication between the CP4/A touch panel and TPDesign3. The programming jack uses a three-wire, 2.5 mm stereo port. The optional (female to female) Axcess programming cable (FG10-727) is used to bridge the connection between the programming cables’ male terminal connector and the male RS-232 port on the rear of your PC (FIG. 24).
Installation 26 4" Color Touch Panels with Audio
Designing Touch Panel Pages Designing Touch Panel Pages There are two ways to approach creating touch panel pages: TPDesign3 - Refer to the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program (Version 3. 16) instruction manual for more information. On-board editor This section describes the basics of using the on-board editor to create pages and buttons. For more information, refer to the G3 Firmware Design and Reference instruction manual. Verify the TPDesign3 program being used is Version 3.16 build 193 or higher.
Designing Touch Panel Pages General Button Categories (Cont.) Decision buttons Decision buttons appear when an operation has two options and requires verification before an action is performed. Status buttons Status buttons always have a dark fill with light letters and have no functionality except to display information. Operation bars Operation bars appear in the place of the Editor bar, after selecting a button or page edit operation.
Designing Touch Panel Pages FIG. 26 Setup page 3. Enter 1988 (default password) in the keypad and press ENTER to open the Protected Setup page. If you press ENTER after typing an incorrect password, you are immediately returned to the previous page. 4. Press EDITOR to enable the Edit mode. The EDITOR button is highlighted in the Protected Setup page when enabled, as shown in FIG. 27. FIG. 27 Protected Setup page with the active EDITOR button 5.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Edit bar FIG. 28 Main page with Edit bar Setting the Device Used Use the DEVICE USED option in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 27) to assign a value for the number of devices being controlled by the touch panel. 1. Press DEVICE USED to open the keypad and enter the panel’s device number from 1 - 4. Each device number supports up to 255 programmable channel codes. The multiple device settings allow you to create up to four unique touch panel buttons and/or pages.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Resizing a button 1. Press BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu. 2. Press RESIZE. Then, touch any edge of the button and drag. Removing your finger from the panel saves the button dimensions. Defining On-Screen Button Properties External pushbuttons are configured with features similar to on-screen buttons. Their functionality can be set just as any other button on the touch panel.
Designing Touch Panel Pages 4. Press CHAN to open the keypad and enter a channel value of 1 - 255. The source code uses the channel code number to identify the button and its programmed operations. The channel code for non-active buttons is 0. 5. Press ENTER to save the channel number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. Setting the variable text code The variable text buttons set the device and button channel codes for the buttons. 1.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button 1. Press BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu. 2. Press TEXT/IMAGE to add text to the button. The TEXT/IMAGE operation bar appears. 3. Press any button to open the Text/Image page. 4. Go through each option and set as desired: TEXT OFF and TEXT ON sets the text for the button's Off and On state. ICON OFF and ICON ON sets the icon for the button's Off and On state.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Setting the level code Level buttons set the device and number codes for the touch panel. Joysticks use two level numbers. The first is for the X-axis and the second for the Y-axis. You only need to specify the first level. 1. Press DEV to open a keypad and set the device number. 2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. The programming software uses device codes 1 - 4 to identify the touch panel. 3.
Designing Touch Panel Pages adjustment to the PIR activation threshold is also achieved through the use of the IRSL AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 47 for more information. Setting the value to zero forces the value to 1. Disabling of the PIR is done by disabling both the Infrared Push/Release and the Infrared Wake features. Refer to the INFRARED PUSH/RELEASE and WAKE button descriptions for more information. INFRARED STATUS displays the activity of the infrared sensor.
Designing Touch Panel Pages INFRARED DEVICE # assigns a device number to the Passive Infrared sensor. An adjustment to the Infrared Device value is also achieved through the use of the IRPU AXlink Send_Command. Refer to page 47 for more information. CP4/A Device numbers are also configured through TPDesign3. INFRARED CHANNEL # assigns a channel number to the Passive Infrared sensor. An adjustment to the Infrared Channel value is also achieved through the use of the IRPU AXlink Send_Command.
Designing Touch Panel Pages of the light sensor. The LEDs also illuminate if there is no PIR activity and the light sensor level falls below its threshold value. The order of precedence for turning Off the pushbutton LEDs is the LS then PIR. If the light sensor rises above its hysteresis (turn-on) value and there is no any activity coming from the PIR (thirty seconds of inactivity), the LEDs turn Off.
Designing Touch Panel Pages SPEAKER DEVICE # assigns a device number to the speaker. Enter a device number from 1 -4 into the on-screen Keypad and press ENTER when done. SPEAKER LEVEL # assigns a level number to the speaker. Enter a level value of 1 - 8 into the on-screen Keypad and press ENTER when done. IR CODES DEVICE # allows a user to enable/disable the IR feature.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Light Sensor The CP4/A is equipped with a photo-sensitive sensor that gives the panel the ability to automatically switch the brightness of the display’s backlight between two settings: Normal Room (NRM) and Dim-Room (DRM). The panel’s backlight is the amount of light emanating from the buttons and LCD display. Normal-Room mode is equal to the brightness of the backlight directly selectable from the SET BRIGHTNESS button in the Setup page.
Designing Touch Panel Pages Page section on page 34 or via the use of commands such as MVOL AXlink Send_Command. Refer to the Using the Audio and IR Device Setup page section on page 37. Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts TPDesign3 allows you to download bitmaps, icons, and fonts into your touch panel from an existing touch panel program. Touch Panel programs are created in the TPDesign3 software program.
Programming Programming You can program the touch panel, using the commands in this section, to perform a wide variety of operations using Axcess Send_Commands and variable text commands. Use the commands described in this section to program the touch panel. Serial Commands Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator mode. These commands are not case sensitive. Serial Commands ?LSCV Displays the dim room cutoff value.
Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) CHECK CAL Syntax: Enters the calibra"CHECK CAL" tion test mode. Example: CHECK CAL Begins the calibration check mode on the touch panel. ECHO ON Turns On character echo. Syntax: "ECHO ON" Example: ECHO ON The character echo is sent back to the computer. ECHO OFF Turns Off character echo. Syntax: "ECHO OFF" Example: ECHO OFF The character echo is not sent back to the computer. GET CAL Gets the calibration variables.
Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) VER Syntax: Restores the current version. Example: "VER" VER Returns the current version of the main firmware. WORKING? Syntax: Verifies the com"WORKING?" munication Example: between the touch WORKING? panel and the Terminal Emulator. Response: $SC 1,"’CPAGE72-Main Page’" Responding touch panel turns its Main page the color white. This command verifies serial communication. The CP4/A panel must have a page named Main Page for this command to work properly.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) AKEYB The keyboard string is set to null during power-up and stored until power-down. Opens the touch panel keyboard and initializes the text string entry. Syntax: “’AKEYB-’" Variable: text string = 0 - 59 characters Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’AKEYB-TOUCH HERE’" Opens the touch panel keyboard with TOUCH HERE in the display. AKEYP The keyboard string is set to null during power-up and stored until power-down.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) BEEP n s The Beep button in the Protected Setup page must be set from 1 - 5 for the BEEP Gives an output of command. The and are optional such that BEEP by itself enables a standard tone and duration. one beep. Syntax: "’BEEP,,’" Variables: n = tone value (0 = minimum; 5 = maximum). s = duration of beep in whole number seconds (0 = minimum; 255 = maximum). Sounds tone number n for x seconds.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) CONT Syntax: Adjusts contrast of "’CONT-’" display. Variable: level = 1 - 12 (1 = minimum; 12 = maximum) Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CONT-12’" Sets display to highest contrast level. CLOCK Sets the time and date.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) IRPU Enables/Disables the PIR Push/ Release mode. The Push/Release mode set with this command corresponds to the value present on the Adjust Sensors page. The Push/Release is disabled from the Adjust Sensors page by setting the PIR channel number to 0 (zero). Syntax: "’IRPU,’" the letter is equivalent to the PIR channel number Variables: n = 0, turns OFF the PIR Push/Release feature (disable). = >0, turns ON the PIR Push/Release feature (enable).
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) LSDM Enables/disables the Dim-Room mode. The Dim-Room mode is also set with the LIGHT DIM MODE button on the Adjust Sensors page. Syntax: "’LSDM,’" Variables: n = 0, turns OFF the Dim-Room feature (disable). n = 1, turns ON the Dim-Room feature (enable). Examples: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’LSDM,0’" Disables the light sensor DRM feature. SEND_COMMAND TP,"’LSDM,1’" Enables the light sensor DRM feature. MUTM Turns Off or On the on-board microphone.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) PBIL The button illumination features are also set using the three illumination buttons on the Assigns the push- Adjust Sensors page. button illuminaSyntax: tion modes.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) RESET Clears panel status (same as power up). Saved data is not cleared. SETUP Goes to the Setup page. Syntax: "’RESET’" Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’RESET’" Resets the touch panel. Syntax: "’SETUP’" Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SETUP’" Flips the touch panel to the Setup page. SLEEP Syntax: Forces the touch panel to screen saver mode. Example: "’SLEEP’" SEND_COMMAND TP,"’SLEEP’" Activates the screen saver mode.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) TPAGEON Syntax: Activates page tracking.
Programming System Send_Commands (Cont.) WAKE Syntax: Deactivates screen-saver mode and resets the sleep timer. Example: "’WAKE’" SEND_COMMAND TP,"’WAKE’" Deactivates the touch panel screen-saver mode and resets the sleep timer. Syntax: XMRT Sets the new network communication retry value for the panel and SoftROM. "’XMRT ’" Variable: number = 1 - 15 ASCII characters Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’XMRT 9’" Sets the XMODEM wait for character retries to 9.
Programming Font styles can be used to program the text fonts on buttons, sliders, gauges, and pages. The programming numbers are assigned consecutively when downloaded to the touch panel. Font Styles and Programming Numbers No. Font styles No.
Programming Shorthand Send_Commands @CBF This works only if the specified background color is not the same as the current color. Sets the OFF feedback border color to the specified color. Syntax: "’@CBF’,," Variables: variable text address = 1 - 255 color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 52. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CBF’,1,0" Sets the OFF feedback border color to Red for the variable text button 1.
Programming Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.) @CPP This only works if the specified background color is not the same as the current color. Sets the specified page’s background color to the specified color. Syntax: "’@CPP’,,’’" Variables: color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 52. pop-up page name = 1 – 50 ASCII characters Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@CPP’,54,’Audio Page’" Sets the popup page title to Audio Page, and the color to Purple.
Programming Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.) @PPF Deactivates a popup page on a touch panel page. If a page name is empty, the current page is used. If a pop-up page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated.
Programming Shorthand Send_Commands (Cont.) @RDW Syntax: Redraws the current screen. Example: "’@RDW’" SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@RDW’" Sends a message to the touch panel to redraw the screen. @SSL Changes the Sleep string sent to the Controller when the touch panel activates sleep mode. Syntax: "’@SSL-’" Variable: string = alphanumeric characters Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@SSL-Touch Panel Deactivated’" Sends Touch Panel Deactivated to the Controller.
Programming Color Send_Commands Use the color Send_Commands to set the colors for text, buttons, and pages. Color Send_Commands CALL You must use the variable text assignments to change button colors (see the Colors and Sets the colors for Programming Numbers table on page 52). a variable text but- Syntax: ton.
Programming Color Send_Commands (Cont.) CFOFF Syntax: Sets the OFF feedback fill color to the specified color. Variables: "’CFOFF-’" variable text address = 1 - 255 color number = See the Colors and Programming Numbers table on page 52. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’CFOFF1-72’" Sets the OFF feedback fill color to White for variable text button 1.
Programming Variable Text Send_Commands Use variable text Send_Commands to set the borders, fonts, and text. Variable Text Send_Commands !B Sets a specific button to On or Off. Syntax: "’!B’,," Variables: variable text address = 1 - 255 ON = 0 OFF = 1 Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’!B’,128,1" Sets button 128 Off. BTOF Sets a specific button's active state to Off.
Programming Variable Text Send_Commands (Cont.) FONT Syntax: Changes the font size (or style) of the text in a specific button. Variables: "’FONT-’" variable text address = The number of the variable text button (1-255). font size/style = The size or style of the font (1-255). See the Font Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 53 for more information. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’FONT1-6’" Changes the font on the variable text button one to hollow medium.
Programming Shorthand Variable Text Commands The table below lists the shorthand variable text commands you can use with the touch panel. The shorthand command data is one-byte, non-ASCII format except for pages, passwords, text, and bitmap names. Shorthand Variable Text Commands @BMF This command allows you to program up to 12 attributes on one command line. Syntax: Sets multiple attributes to a but"’@BMF’,,’’" ton, slider, or Variables: gauge.
Programming Shorthand Variable Text Commands (Cont.) @BOR Syntax: Sets the border style on a button. Variables: "’@BOR’,," variable text address = 1 - 255 border style = See the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 53. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@BOR’,65,11" Sets the border style to double shadow on button 65. @ENA Syntax: Enables/disables buttons based on the variable text channel.
Programming Shorthand Variable Text Commands (Cont.) @JUS Syntax: Sets the text alignment on a button. Variables: "’@JUS’,," variable text address = 1 - 255 text alignment = 1 - 9 as shown in the following alignment chart: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Example: SEND_COMMAND TP,"’@JUS’,9,5" Centers the text on button 9. @SHO Sets a specific button to on or off.
Programming Button String Commands The table below lists string commands you can assign to buttons by using the touch panel editor. Select the PROPERTIES option in the Edit bar, press the target button, and enter the string command with the Touch Panel keyboard. The control system receives the string command when you press a button. Serial or Serial Port references in this section refer to the use of the programming jack on the sides of the CP4/A touch panels (FIG. 32 on page 67).
Programming Button String Commands (Cont.) WORKING? Verifies the communication between touch panels through the use of the on-panel editor. Responding touch panels tell the sending touch panel to change its Main page to the color white. Syntax: "WORKING?" Example: • CP4/A panel serial is connected to TPI program port. • CP4/A panel wants to verify communication between the TPI and itself. • CP4/A panel issues "WORKING?" to its serial. It will be sent as $SP "WORKING?".
Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware To upgrade the firmware, your PC must be connected to the program port, on the Master, using a DB9 programming cable. The panel must also be connected to the Controller via an AXlink or 2.5 mm connector inserted into the Programming jack on the side of the panel. If power is lost during the download process, the unit powers up with the same set of code prior to the download. There is a small window during which a loss of power can be catastrophic.
Upgrading the Firmware RS-232 via the Master (FIG. 33): In this method, a user connects one end of the optional Axcess programming cable (FG10-727) DB9 female to the Program port (male) on the from of the Master and the other DB9 female end to the PC’s rear male COM port. A 4-pin mini-AXlink connector is then used to bridge the gap from the rear AXlink port on the Master to the rear AXlink port on the CP4/A panel.
Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio The NetLinx Studio application can perform firmware upgrades for both Axcess and NetLinx devices using the options in the NetLinx Studio Firmware sub-menu. BEFORE beginning, download the correct TSK files from the AMX.com website. Refer to the NXC-ME260 Instruction manual for detailed setup information.
Upgrading the Firmware FIG. 36 Sample NetLinx Project Navigator window 10. Right-click on the touch panel and select Properties to confirm the on-board firmware. Download the latest firmware file from AMX.COM > Tech Center > Downloadable FIles > Firmware Files > AXD-CP4/A, AXT-CP4/A. Then Download the TSK file to your computer. 11. Select Tools > Firmware > Download to Axcess Device, from the Main menu, to open the Communication Settings dialog box. 12.
Upgrading the Firmware 18. Click Download to open the Confirm Communication Settings dialog, where you can review and confirm your Comm Settings and Target Device information before the download begins. Click Cancel to return to the Select Axcess Firmware File dialog, to edit these settings (if necessary). Click OK to confirm the Comm Settings and Target Device information, and download the selected TSK file to the specified device using the selected communications port. 19.
Upgrading the Firmware Enter an IP Address FIG. 38 Communication Setting tab 8. Select the Enable Online Tree option to view the Connected devices from within the Project Navigator window. The next step is to set the System value. 9. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the PC, the Master and the CP4/A, verify the touch panel appears in the Online tab of the Project Navigator window (FIG. 39). FIG. 39 Sample NetLinx Project Navigator window 10.
Upgrading the Firmware Selected Firmware file Device and system number of panel. Control Device Platform/Address must match the information listed in the Master Comm settings dialog box. FIG. 40 Select New Firmware File for download page - via IP Click Cancel to return to the Select Axcess Firmware File dialog, to edit these settings (if necessary).
Upgrading the Firmware 2. Using the up/down arrow keys, select the communications port you are using to interface with the controller and press ENTER. 3. Using the right arrow key, move to the BAUD RATE column. Then, use the up/down arrow keys to select the interface communications speed and press ENTER. Be sure the BAUD RATE selections match the setting on the Controller. 4. Press F10 to save the communication settings and exit the Configure screen. Downloading the Firmware To download the firmware: 1.
Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery There is one lithium battery on the touch panel card, with a life of approximately 5 years. It protects stored commands and pages against a power outage. The battery is not used when DC power is supplied to the touch panel. Write down the replacement date on a label by adding 2.5 years to the date of installation; attach it to the panel for future reference. FIG. 41 Lithium battery and socket Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry.
Replacing the Battery 3. Flip the AXT panel over and place the LCD onto a soft cloth to prevent scratching during the removal process. 4. Locate the four phillips-head #4-20 screws on the rear of the enclosure. 5. Remove the screws by inserting a grounded Phillips screwdriver into the screw holes and turn the screws counter-clockwise. 6. Remove all screws from the rear of the unit (B in FIG. 42). 7.
Replacing the Battery AXD-CP4/A Battery Replacement 1. Carefully remove the attached AMX faceplate/bezel from the main AXD unit by gripping the faceplate from the notches (located along the underside of the plate) and pulling with gentle force. 2. Removing the main unit: From the CB-CP4/A conduit/wallbox, carefully unscrew the four-#4-40 screws from the threaded inserts located along the sides of the housing. Refer to FIG. 5 on page 9 for more information.
Replacing the Battery 8. Carefully flip the housing/backbox back onto the exposed AXD unit and align the connector opening with the on-board rear Phoenix connectors. 9. Carefully grab the entire unit (housing and LCD) from both sides and rotate it over. 10. Place the housing/backbox onto a level flat surface. 11. Locate, insert, and secure the four #4-20 securing screws (FIG. 43 on page 77) by using a screwdriver to turn the screws clockwise. 12. Connect the respective connectors to the rear of the AXD.
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