Operation/Reference Guide TPI-PRO Total Presentation Interface TPI-PRO-2 TPI-PRO-4 Presentation Interfaces Initial Release: 11/10/2009
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Table of Contents Table of Contents TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) ...............................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 TPI-PRO Specifications.............................................................................................. 1 Supported Pixel Display and Refresh Rates ..............................................................
Table of Contents Using a Touch Monitor for Mouse/Touch Pass-Thru Control................................... 22 Enabling Video Pass-Through Control on a Touch Monitor ........................................... 22 Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI ...........................................................................25 Overview ................................................................................................................ 25 Before You Start ................................................
Table of Contents Setup - Audio Settings Page ................................................................................... 55 Supported Sampling Rates for WAV and MP3 Audio.................................................... 56 Setup - Video Settings Page ................................................................................... 56 Configuring Incoming Video Signals ............................................................................. 58 Video Parameters............................
Table of Contents @PHT ........................................................................................................................................ 86 @PPA ........................................................................................................................................ 86 @PPF ......................................................................................................................................... 87 @PPG ....................................................
Table of Contents ^ICO ........................................................................................................................................106 ^JSB ........................................................................................................................................107 ^JSI .........................................................................................................................................107 ^JST ....................................................
Table of Contents Embedded Codes ................................................................................................. 131 Panel Setup Commands ........................................................................................ 132 ^MUT ...................................................................................................................................... 132 @PWD .................................................................................................................
Table of Contents Using G4 Web Control® .................................................................................157 Overview .............................................................................................................. 157 Using the NetLinx Master to Control the TPI-PRO/DVI......................................... 158 Using Takenote™ ...........................................................................................161 Overview ............................................
Table of Contents Launching the AMX TakeNote Web Application ......................................................... 174 The AMX TakeNote Web Application User Interface .................................................. 175 Menu Bar..................................................................................................................... 175 Thumbnail Images ....................................................................................................... 176 Toolbar ......................
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) Overview The TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) transforms third party touch screens into interactive displays with stunning control graphics and animation just like AMX Modero Touch Panels. Using the TPI-PRO, third party touch screens can simultaneously display up to 4 fully-scalable video windows, each supporting Composite, S-Video, Component, and VGA signals.
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.) • Supported Video Resolutions: Input Composite Video and S-Video: • NTSC M/J • NTSC 4.43 • PAL B/D/I/G/H • PAL 60 • PAL M • PAL N • PAL Nc • SECAM B/D/G/K/L Input Component Video: • NTSC 480i, 480p • PAL 576i, 576p 720p, 1080i, 1080p • Supported Audio Sample Rates: 48000Hz, 44100Hz, 32000Hz, 24000Hz, 22050Hz, 16000Hz, 12000Hz, 11025Hz, and 8000Hz. Front Panel Components • Power button/LED: Toggles the unit off and on.
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.) Front Panel Components (Cont.) • Buttons: Four white buttons provide access to the following configuration options: • RESOLUTION: Opens a screen used to select the TPI-PRO output video signal resolution, ranging from 640 x 480@60Hz to 1920 x 1200@60Hz. This output resolution setting must not be greater than the resolution on the connected panel. Refer to the Setting the Output Resolution section on page 26.
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.) • Serial Touch Drivers: Note: Go to http://www.amx.com//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Supported.Touch.Monitors.xls to view/download the most recent List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI-PRO (including the most current listing of tested serial touch panel drivers). Refer to the Supported Pixel Display and Refresh Rates section on page 5 for a detailed list of Touch Monitors that have been tested with the TPI-PRO.
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.) • Other AMX Equipment: • PSN6.5: Power Supply with 3.
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) 2. Position and install the mounting brackets, as shown in FIG. 2 on page 6, using the supplied mounting screws. Mounting screws (2 per side) Mounting holes (2 per side) Mounting Bracket Mounting holes (2 per side) (front) Mounting Bracket Mounting screws (2 per side) FIG. 2 Rack-Mounting the TPI-PRO 3. Connect any applicable wires to the TPI-PRO. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors section on page 12 for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
Cable Details and Pinout Information Cable Details and Pinout Information Overview The VIDEO/VGA Input connectors on the rear panel are used to connect source input devices to the TPI-PRO (FIG. 3). The TPI-PRO routes video from connected source input devices to the connected output devices. Each connector supports VGA, S-video, Composite and Component inputs. Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Note: The TPI-PRO-4 (shown here) has four VIDEO/VGA Inputs, the TPI-PRO-2 has two Inputs FIG.
Cable Details and Pinout Information VGA-to-S-Video Cable Pinout Information The following table lists the pinout configuration for HD-15 connector to S-Video connectors (corresponding to the CC-HD15M-SVIDM HD-15 Male to S-Video Male Connector (FG10-2170-04): VGA IN to S-Video Pinouts VGA Pin 8 VGA Signal S-Video Signal S-Video Connector Pin 1 Red 2 Green Luminance (Y) 3 3 Blue Chrominance (C) 4 4 N/C 5 GND 6 RAGND 7 GAGND Luminance (Y) - Return 1 8 BAGND Chrominance (C) - Return
Wiring and Device Connections Wiring and Device Connections Overview The only physical differences between the TPI-PRO-4 and TPI-PRO-2 are the number of VIDEO/VGA Inputs on the rear panel (and their associated Input LEDs on the front panel), and the number of USB Source Interface ports on the rear panel. The TPI-PRO-4 features four Inputs/Input LEDs and four USB Source Interface ports. The TPI-PRO-2 features two Inputs/Input LEDs and four USB Source Interface ports.
Wiring and Device Connections Connections Overview FIG. 6 illustrates how all of the basic connections on the TPI-PRO are used in a basic installation: TOUCH INPUT DB-9 connector allows you to connect one Serial-controlled touch device (i.e.
Wiring and Device Connections Front Panel Connectors The front panel connectors on both versions of the TPI-PRO are identical. USB (Type A) Input ports The two USB (Type A) Input ports on the front panel are used to connect USB touch/input devices to the TPI-PRO (FIG. 7). 2 USB (Type-A) Input ports FIG. 7 Front Panel USB (Type A) Input Ports Touch/input devices can consist of any combination of a keyboard, mouse, or USBcapable touch screen.
Wiring and Device Connections Rear Panel Connectors VIDEO/VGA Inputs The VIDEO/VGA Input connectors on the rear panel are used to connect source input devices to the TPI-PRO (FIG. 9). The TPI-PRO routes video from connected source input devices to the connected output devices. Each connector supports VGA, S-video, Composite and Component inputs. Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Note: The TPI-PRO-4 (shown here) has four VIDEO/VGA Inputs, the TPI-PRO-2 has two Inputs FIG.
Wiring and Device Connections VGA OUT HD-15 Connector Pinouts Pin Signal Function 1 Red Red signals 2 Green 3 Blue Blue signals 4 N/C Monitor ID bit 2 5 GND Signal Ground Green signals 5 6 RAGND Red analog ground 7 GAGND Green analog ground 8 BAGND Blue analog ground 9 +5VDC Not used 10 SAGND Synchronization analog ground 11 N/A 12 13 10 1 15 11 6 Monitor ID bit 0 DDC_SDA Monitor ID bit 1 HSYNC Horizontal synchronization signal 14 VSYNC Vertical synchronization
Wiring and Device Connections 4. The PC connected to USB Device port #4 has pass-through control of the input device connected to VIDEO/VGA Input #4 (TPI-PRO-4 only). USB (Type A) Input ports The two USB (Type A) Input ports on the rear panel are used to connect USB touch/input devices to the TPI-PRO (FIG. 12). 2 USB (Type-A) Input ports FIG. 12 Rear Panel USB (Type A) Input Ports Touch/input devices can consist of any combination of a keyboard, mouse, or USBcapable touch screen.
Wiring and Device Connections The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing associated with the ETHERNET 10/100 connector.
Wiring and Device Connections TOUCH INPUT (DB-9) Connector - Pinouts and Signals Pin Signal 1 N/A Function Not used 2 RXD Receive data 3 TXD Transmit data 4 DTR Data terminal ready 5 GND Signal ground 6 DSR Data set ready 7 RTS Request to send 8 CTS Clear to send 9 N/A Not used 9 8 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 Female (from TPI-PRO) 7 6 Male (from touch device) AUDIO OUT Connector The AUDIO OUT connector provides analog line-level stereo audio output, via a 3.
Wiring and Device Connections 12VDC PWR (Power) Connector The TPI-PRO requires a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the TPI-PRO via the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector (FIG. 19). 12VDC PWR Power Connector FIG. 19 12VDC PWR (Power) Connector The TPI-PRO will power ON when the power supply is connected. Once power is applied, use the Power button to toggle the unit off and on. Do not connect power to the TPI-PRO until wiring is complete.
Wiring and Device Connections Connecting USB Input Touch Devices 1. Insert the input device USB connectors into the appropriate USB connector on the TPI-PRO. 2. After the splash-screen disappears: If a USB mouse has been connected, a mouse cursor appears on the screen and its location corresponds to the mouse cursor position sent by the external USB mouse. If a USB keyboard has been connected, only on-screen keyboards and keypads will reflect any external keystrokes sent from the external USB keyboard.
System Installation System Installation Overview FIG. 23 illustrates a typical TPI-PRO installation: documentcamera camera document Apple notebook player DVDDVD player NI-700 NI-700 Laptop PC Laptop PC NXA-ENET24 NXA-ENET24 Laptop PC TPI TPI-PRO projector projector displayscreen screen display projectionscreen screen projection FIG. 23 System Diagram The following System Diagrams illustrate common applications for the TPI-PRO.
System Installation Touch Input via Touch Monitor FIG. 24 illustrates a typical installation using a Serial touch monitor to display output from a video source (in this case, a PC). LAN PC VGA output from PC connects to TPI INPUT 1 NetLinx Master Touch Monitor TPI OUTPUT 1 connects to VGA touch monitor Touch input Serial connector on touch monitor connects to TOUCH INPUT on TPI (via Serial cable) FIG. 24 Example 1: TOUCH INPUT (Serial Touch Monitor) FIG.
System Installation 5. Apply power to the TPI-PRO. Mouse Pass-Thru Control FIG. 26 illustrates a typical installation for using mouse pass-thru control. LAN PC VGA output from PC connects to TPI INPUT 1 Type-B USB cable connects the PC and TPI (control is on panel pages on the PC and displayed on the monitor) NetLinx Master USB Keyboard TPI OUTPUT 1 connects to non touch-enabled monitor PC Monitor USB Mouse USB Touch input devices connect to KEYBOARD/MOUSE USB Ports on TPI FIG.
System Installation If the PC is connected to Type-B USB port #4, then the video output on the PC must be connected to INPUT 4 (inputs 3 & 4 available only on the TPI-PRO-4). 5. Connect an HD-15 video cable from the output on the monitor to one of the VGA OUTPUT ports on the TPI-PRO. 6. Apply power to the TPI-PRO. 7. Code a button on the touch monitor page to enable the pass-thru feature on a selected source input. Toggling this coded panel button will enable/disable the pass-thru feature.
System Installation 2. Open the drop-down menu for the Video Fill property, and select the video slot (1-4) that will be used on the TPI-PRO. The example shown in FIG. 27 indicates that only Input 1 is being used - in this case you would select Video Slot 1 (FIG. 28). FIG. 28 TPDesign4 - Video Fill drop-down menu With Video Pass-Thru enabled, the panel's touch coordinates are passed as USB commands from the HD-15 connector on a TPI-PRO to the connected PC.
System Installation For touch monitors with Serial-touch connectors, use a DB9 Serial cable to connect the touch monitor’s touch input connector to the TOUCH INPUT (DB9) connector on the TPI-PRO. Refer to the TOUCH INPUT (DB-9) Port section on page 15 for a description of the TOUCH INPUT connector pinouts. For touch monitors with USB-touch connectors, use a USB cable to connect the touch monitor’s touch input connector to the KEYBOARD/MOUSE (USB Type A) connector on the TPI-PRO. 6.
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI Overview The TPI-PRO/DVI features four configuration pushbuttons (RESOLUTION, TOUCH, CALIBRATE and SETUP) on the front panel (FIG. 29).
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI Startup Routine and Initial Panel Response Discharge any acquired static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Verify the rear connections are secure and active. Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors section on page 18 for detailed cable connector information. 1. Connect the 12VDC Power Supply to the PWR connector on the rear panel. The TPI-PRO/DVI will power ON and initialize the startup routine when the power supply is connected.
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI FIG. 30 Resolution Setup page 5. Press and hold the RESOLUTION button to save the resolution setting and exit the Resolution Setup page. When the new output resolution is applied, there may be some shifting of the default Main page, as it was developed for 1280 x 1024.
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI Select Nulltouch when using a non-touch monitor FIG. 31 Panel Information page Go to http://www.amx.com//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Supported.Touch.Monitors.xls to view/download the most recent List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI-Pro (including the most current listing of tested serial touch panel drivers). Verify that the selected Touch Input Driver matches the connected touch monitor.
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI It is recommended that you calibrate the TPI-PRO/DVI before its initial use, after completing a firmware download, and after switching Touch Input Drivers (and touch devices.) 6. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page (FIG. 32). FIG. 32 Protected Setup page 7. Enter 1988 in the Password field and press Done when finished. 8.
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI 6. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page (see FIG. 32 on page 37). 7. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field and press Done when finished. 8. Press the on-screen Reboot button to cycle power to the TPI-PRO/DVI and incorporate the new settings. The touch monitor goes blank for a few seconds during the reboot process. You can also use a mouse to press the on-screen Reboot button. 9.
Configuring Communication Settings Configuring Communication Settings Overview Communication between the TPI-PRO/DVI and the NetLinx Master consists of using an Ethernet connection (DHCP or Static IP). Configuring TPI-PRO/DVI Communication Settings Press the SETUP pushbutton on the front panel (FIG. 33) to open the Setup page. Press to open the Setup page FIG.
Configuring Communication Settings The basic steps involved with configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI’s communications settings include: 1. Assign a Device Number to the TPI-PRO/DVI (see page 40). 2. Set the Serial Port Baud Rate (see page 41). 3. Configure the Master Connection Settings (see page 42). Assigning a Device Number to the TPI-PRO/DVI 1. Press the front panel SETUP pushbutton to open the Setup page (FIG. 35). Press to access the Protected Setup page (password-protected) FIG.
Configuring Communication Settings 2275 FIG. 36 Protected Setup page with Keypad Changes made in the Setup pages are not incorporated until the TPI-PRO/DVI is rebooted. See the Rebooting the TPI-PRO/DVI section on page 54 for details. Setting the Serial Port Baud Rate In the Protected Setup page: Press the Serial Port Baud Rate Up/Down arrow buttons to cycle through the available baud rates (FIG. 37). FIG. 37 Protected Setup page - Serial Port Baud Rate The default Serial Baud Rate is 38400.
Configuring Communication Settings Configuring the Master Connection Settings It is necessary to point the TPI-PRO/DVI to the specific NetLinx Master with which it should be communicating. "Pointing to a Master" is achieved via options in the System Settings page. The options on the System Settings Page allow you to enter the IP Address, System Number, and Username/ Password information assigned to the target NetLinx Master.
Configuring Communication Settings c. Click Edit Settings to open the TCP/IP Settings dialog (FIG. 40): FIG. 40 NetLinx Studio - TCP/IP Settings dialog d. Note the Master IP/URL, and Master Port Number for the connected NetLinx Master. 3. Press the System Settings button (on the Protected Setup page - see FIG. 36) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 41). FIG. 41 System Settings page 4. Set the Master Connection settings to match those of the target NetLinx Master. 5.
Configuring Communication Settings Configuring TPI-PRO/DVI IP Settings Configure the IP Settings for the TPI-PRO/DVI via options in the System Settings page. IP Settings for the TPI-PRO/DVI can be configured via either DHCP or a reserved Static IP Address, as described in the following sub-sections: Configuring a DHCP Address 1. Press the System Settings button on the Protected Setup page (FIG. 36 on page 41) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 41 on page 43). 2. In the IP Settings section (FIG.
Configuring Communication Settings Configuring a Static IP Address Before you start, obtain a pre-reserved Static IP Address to assign to the TPI-PRO/DVI from your System Administrator. 1. Press the System Settings button on the Protected Setup page (FIG. 36 on page 41) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 41 on page 43). 2. In the IP Settings section (FIG. 42), press the DHCP/Static button until the choice cycles to Static. Press to cycle through options, select Static FIG.
Configuring Communication Settings Choosing the Master Connection Mode Use the options in the Master Connection section of the System Settings page (FIG. 44) to specify the communication parameters for the target Master. Press to cycle through Master Connection Mode options: URL (recommended) LISTEN AUTO (default) NDP (UDP) URL (UDP) FIG.
Configuring Communication Settings Configuring the Ethernet Connection on the NetLinx Master When using Ethernet as the communication method, the NetLinx Master must first be setup with either a DHCP or static IP address obtained from either NetLinx Studio or your System Administrator. Verify that you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware (available at www.amx.com).
Configuring Communication Settings If the TPI-PRO/DVI does not appear in the Online Tree in NetLinx Studio, make sure that the NetLinx Master System Number, which can be derived from NetLinx Studio’s Device Addressing dialog (FIG. 46), is assigned correctly. FIG. 46 NetLinx Studio - Device Addressing dialog 2. Press the Master IP/URL button to open the on-screen keyboard, and enter the Master’s IP address or URL. This information can be obtained from the Networking Addresses dialog in NetLinx Studio: a.
Configuring Communication Settings NetLinx Master IP Address - Listen Mode When in Listen mode, the TPI-PRO/DVI will listen for connections from the Master (using the TPI-PRO/DVI’s IP from its URL list). To place the TPI-PRO/DVI in Listen mode, you must add the TPI-PRO/DVI’s IP address into the Master’s URL List (using NetLinx Studio): 1. Obtain either a Static IP for the TPI-PRO/DVI from your System Administrator, or obtain a DHCP Address from the System Settings page (IP Settings section).
Configuring Communication Settings FIG. 49 NetLinx Studio - Add URL dialog 10. Click OK to add this IP Address to the Master’s URL List and close the Add URL dialog. 11. In the URL Listing dialog, click Done to save changes and close the dialog. 12. Reboot the TPI-PRO/DVI (see the Rebooting the TPI-PRO/DVI section on page 54).
Configuring Communication Settings c. Press Enter to connect to the Master and open the WebConsole. The initial view is the WebControl page, as shown in FIG. 50. System/Device info: System (read-only): indicates the name of the System currently connected Device: click the down-arrow to select from a list of all devices connected to this Master Refresh: Click to refresh the Device list.
Configuring Communication Settings These tabs provide access to the various System Management features (default view = Manage System) FIG. 51 Manage System (System Number) 5. Open the Manage NetLinx tab. This tab displays a list of NetLinx devices connected to the Master, and indicates device status for each (FIG. 52). FIG.
Configuring Communication Settings The table on this page consists of five columns: NetLinx Device Details Column Description System: Displays the System value being used by the listed NetLinx Master. Device: Displays the assigned device value of the listed unit. This Device entry applies to both the Master and those NDP-capable devices currently connected to that Master. Device Type: Displays a description of the target Master or connected device, and its current firmware version.
Configuring Communication Settings Rebooting the TPI-PRO/DVI Changes made in the Setup pages are not incorporated until the TPI-PRO/DVI is rebooted. Press the Reboot button on the Protected Setup page to reboot the TPI-PRO/DVI and incorporate all changes (FIG. 53). Press to reboot the TPI-PRO/DVI incorporate changes FIG.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Overview This section describes each of the configuration pages available on the TPI-PRO/DVI, and the options contained in each. The main pages are accessed via the four pushbuttons on the front panel (FIG. 54), while several secondary setup pages are accessed via buttons contained in the Main Pages.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages The TPI-PRO/DVI’s output resolution must match the output resolution and refresh rate set on the connected touch monitor. The default TPI-PRO/DVI output resolution is 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. The maximum output resolution setting is 1920x1200 @ 60Hz. For a listing of available output resolutions and refresh rates, see the Available Pixel Display and Refresh Rates section on page 163.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Panel Information Page (Cont.) • Serial Number: Displays the TPI-PRO/DVI’s serial number. • Setup Pages Version: Displays the type and version of the Setup pages. • Touch Input Driver: Displays the driver used for the touch monitor. • Screen Width: Displays the pixel width sent by the TPI-PRO/DVI to the display. • The maximum available screen width on a TPI-PRO/DVI is 1920 pixels. • Screen Height: Displays the pixel height sent by the TPI-PRO/DVI to the display.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Alternatively, the Calibrate Page can be accessed via options on the Protected Setup Page (see Protected Setup Page section on page 71). Press the crosshairs to calibrate the panel. When the calibration is complete, the Calibrate Page closes (returning to the last open Configuration page). Refer to the Calibrating the TPI-PRO/DVI section on page 36 for details. Setup Page Press the SETUP pushbutton on the front panel (see FIG. 54 on page 55) to access the Setup Page (FIG.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup Page (Cont.) • Setup Page Navigation Buttons: The navigation buttons displayed along the left of the Setup Page provide access to several additional configuration pages: • Protected Setup - Press to access the main Protected Setup Page. Refer to the Protected Setup Page section on page 71. • Information - Press to access the Project Information Page. This page displays various properties of the TPDesign4 project file currently loaded on the TPI-PRO/DVI (read-only).
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup - Protected Setup Page Press the Protected Setup button on the Setup Page (see FIG. 58 on page 58) to access the main Protected Setup Page (FIG. 59). FIG. 59 Setup - Protected Setup Page Refer to the Protected Setup Page section on page 71.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup - Project Information Page Press the Information button on the Setup Page (see FIG. 58 on page 58) to access the Project Information Page (FIG. 60). FIG. 60 Setup - Project Information Page The Project Information page displays various properties of the TPDesign4 project file currently loaded on the TPI-PRO/DVI (read-only).
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup - Project Information Page (Cont.) • Revision Date: Displays the last revision date for the project. • Last Save Date: Displays the last date the project was saved. • Blink Rate: Displays the feedback blink rate (10th of second). • Job Comments: Displays any comments associated to the job. These comments are taken from the TPD4 project file. Setup - Time & Date Settings Page Press the Time button on the Setup Page (see FIG.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup - Time & Date Settings Page (Cont.) • Date Display: These fields display the calendar date information in several different formats. Set Date/Time: This section provides a user with both UP/DN arrow buttons to alter the Master’s calendar date and time. The blue circle indicates which field is currently selected.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup - Audio Settings Page (Cont.) Default Panel Sounds: Sets the unit to play either the default Button Hit sound (when you touch an active button) and/or the default Button Miss sound (when you touch a non-active button or any area outside of the active button). By default, Button Hit sound is enabled, and Button Miss sound is disabled.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages If you have selected Composite or S-Video, the Video Settings Page contains the options shown in FIG. 64. Incoming Video Signal window FIG. 64 Setup - Video Settings Page (Input Type = Composite or S-Video) Setup - Video Settings Page Input: Press to cycle through the options for video input types: Composite 1/2/3, S-Video, Computer (VGA), Component (YPrPb), and DVI (TPI-PRO-DVI only).
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Setup - Video Settings Page (Cont.) Incoming Video Signal Window: The video signal on the TPI-PRO/DVI Input that corresponds to the open tab is displayed in this video button (Input 1 is displayed on the Slot 1 tab, Input 2 is displayed on the Slot 2 tab, etc). Video Parameters: The Video Parameters (i.e. Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, etc.) presented on this page depend on the Input Type assigned to the selected Input.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Composite 1, Composite 2, Composite 3 • Composite 1 Corresponds to a signal connected to the Red connector on the DVI-to-3RCA Male adaptor cable. • Composite 2 Corresponds to a signal connected to the Green connector on the DVI-to-3RCA Male adaptor cable. • Composite 3 Corresponds to a signal connected to the Blue connector on the DVI-to-3RCA Male adaptor cable.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Video Parameters (Cont.) • Contrast: Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the contrast level of the incoming signal. • This option does not appear if you select Computer (VGA), Component (YPrPb), or DVI as the input type. • Range = 0 - 255 • Default = 128 • Saturation: Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the color saturation level of the incoming signal. • This option does not appear if you select Computer (VGA), Component (YPrPb), or DVI as the input type.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages Configuring the Input Resolution (VGA & Component only)) If either VGA or Component has been selected as the Input Type, use the Resolution option in the Video Settings page to specify the resolution setting for each source input (FIG. 67). The input resolution for all input types other than VGA and Component are automatically detected by the TPI-PRO/DVI. Select any of the available source inputs by selecting the corresponding tab (Slot 1 - Slot 4) at the top of the page.
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages 70 TPI-PRO/DVI (Total Presentation Interface)
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup Page Overview Select Protected Setup on the Setup page to access the Protected Setup page (FIG. 69). FIG. 69 Protected Setup page This page is password-protected. Enter the factory default password (1988) into the on-screen keypad to access this page. Protected Setup Page Back: Saves the changes and returns to the previously active touch panel page. Note: This option is included on all Protected Setup pages for convenience.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup Page (Cont.) Protected Setup Page Navigation Buttons (Cont.): • Other Settings - Press to open a slide bar with the following options: Cache - press to access the Cache page, where you can adjust your Flash Cache settings. Refer to the Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Cache Page section on page 79. Passwords - press to access the Password Setup page, where you can specify up to five security passwords.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup Page (Cont.) System Recovery: These options provide the ability to reset the TPI-PRO/DVI to factory default settings and/ or wipe out all existing touch panel pages: • Reset System Settings - push to wipe out all current configuration parameters on the TPI-PRO/DVI (including IP Addresses, Device Number assignments, Passwords, and all Presets).
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - System Settings Page Select System Settings on the Protected Setup Page (see FIG. 69 on page 71) to access the System Settings page (FIG. 70). FIG. 70 Protected Setup - System Settings Page The options on the System Settings page set the DNS Address information with its corresponding IP communication parameters, NetLinx Master communication settings, and reads the device number assigned to the G4 device.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - System Settings Page (Cont.) IP Settings (Cont.): • Primary DNS: Sets the address of the primary DNS server being used by the TPI-PRO/DVI for host name lookups. • DNS (Domain Name System) is software that lets users locate computers on a local network or the Internet (TCP/IP network) by host and domain. • The DNS server maintains a database of host names for its’ domain and their corresponding IP Addresses.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - Calibrate Page Select Calibrate on the Protected Setup Page (see FIG. 69 on page 71) to access the Calibrate Page (FIG. 71). FIG. 71 Calibrate Page The options on this page allow you to calibrate the input touch device (touch monitor) using the selected touch driver. Alternatively, this page can be accessed via the CALIBRATE pushbutton on the front panel. If no touch device is detected, the Calibration page is not available.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - G4 Web Control Page Select G4 Web Control on the Protected Setup Page (see FIG. 69 on page 71) to access the G4 Web Control Page (FIG. 72). FIG. 72 Protected Setup - G4 Web Control Page The options on the G4 Web Control page center around enabling and disabling both the display and control of your TPI-PRO/DVI, via the web (FIG. 72). An external PC running a VNC client (installed during the initial communication to the G4 device) makes this possible.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - G4 Web Control Page (Cont.) • Web Control Name: The unique alpha-numeric string that is used as the display name of the TPI-PRO-DVI within the Web Control tab of the NetLinx Security browser window. Set the name through the Device Name field on the Protected Setup Page. This Web Control tab displays a G4 icon alongside the link to the Web Control Name given to this TPI-PRO/DVI.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Cache Page Select Cache from the Other Settings slider to access the Cache Page (FIG. 74): FIG. 74 Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Cache Page The options on the Cache page allow you to configure the allocation of memory for image caching. G4 Image Caching The G4 graphics engine caches images to decrease load time of previously viewed images.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Cache Page Image Cache Settings • Flash Cache Size: Press the Up and Down arrows to add and remove Flash memory. • Flash memory allocation cannot exceed the amount of Flash memory on the panel. • Default = 0 • Flash/RAM Cache Expires: Press the Up and Down arrows to change the amount of time the images stay in cache memory.
Protected Setup Page The maximum amount of flash that can be allocated for caching is 75% of available flash. Clearing the Image Cache Press Clear Cache. This clears all image cache currently stored on the panel (both Flash and RAM). Checking Image Cache Status All status information is located in the Image Cache Status section of the Cache page. Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Password Settings Page Select Passwords from the Other Settings slider (see FIG.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - Tools Select Tools on the Protected Setup Page (see FIG. 69 on page 71) to open a slider with the following options (FIG. 73): Panel Logs - Press to access the Panel Connection Logs page (FIG. 77) Panel Statistics - Press to access the Panel Statistics page (FIG. 78 on page 83) Connection Utility - Press to access the Connection Utility page (FIG. 79 on page 84) FIG.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup (Tools) - Panel Statistics Page Select Panel Statistics from the Tools slider (see FIG. 76) to access the Panel Statistics Page (FIG. 78): FIG. 78 Protected Setup (Tools) - Panel Statistics Page The options on the Panel Statistics page allow you to track the connection status (including ICSP messages, Blink messages, Ethernet connection statistics, and Wireless connection statistics) for the panel.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup (Tools) - Connection Utility Page Select Connection Utility from the Tools slider (see FIG. 76) to access the Connection Utility Page (FIG. 79): FIG. 79 Protected Setup (Tools) - Connection Utility Page The options on the Connection Utility page allows you to view query and response statistics for your connection. Connection Utility Page Connection Information • Master IP: Displays the IP address of the network’s Master.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - TakeNote Control Page Select TakeNote on the Protected Setup Page (see FIG. 69 on page 71) to access the TakeNote Control Page (FIG. 72). FIG. 80 Protected Setup - TakeNote Control Page The options on the TakeNote Control page center around enabling and disabling the TakeNote™ Annotation Application. The TakeNote application allows you to create on-screen annotations over the displayed video sources, using a Pointing device (i.e.
Protected Setup Page Protected Setup - TakeNote Control Page (Cont.) • Max Number of Connections: Allows you view and set the maximum number of users (up to 8) that can be simultaneously connected to the TPI-PRO/DVI to use TakeNote. Press to cycle through the selection options: • Range = 1-8. • Default = 8. • Current Connection Count: This read-only field displays the current number of TakeNote users connected to the TPI-PRO/DVI.
NetLinx Programming NetLinx Programming Overview You can program the TPI-PRO/DVI using the commands described in this section to perform a wide variety of operations. Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware. Verify the NetLinx Studio program being used is version 2.8 or higher and TPD4 is version 2.11 or higher.
NetLinx Programming Color, Border And Font Names/ID #'s The following information provides the programming numbers for colors, fonts, and borders. Colors can be used to set the colors on buttons, sliders, and pages. The lowest color number represents the lightest color-specific display; the highest number represents the darkest display. For example, 0 represents light red, and 5 is dark red.
NetLinx Programming Fixed Fonts and ID Numbers Font styles can be used to program the text fonts on buttons, sliders, and pages. The following table shows the default font type and their respective ID numbers generated by TPDesign4.
NetLinx Programming Border Styles By Name You cannot use the following number values for programming purposes when changing border styles. TPD4 border styles can ONLY be changed by using the name.
NetLinx Programming Border Styles By Numbers Border Styles By Numbers No Border 0-1 Picture frame 10-11 Single line 2 Double line 12 Double line 3 Bevel-S 20 Quad line 4 Bevel-M 21 Circle 15 5-6 Circle 15 22-23 Single line 7 Neon inactive-S 24-27 Double line 8 Diamond 55 40-41 Quad line 9 Text Effects Names Text Effects Names Glow -S Soft Drop Shadow 1 with Outline Glow -M Soft Drop Shadow 2 with Outline Glow -L Soft Drop Shadow 3 with Outline Glow -X Soft Drop Shadow 4
NetLinx Programming SEND_COMMANDs New command format starts with a '^' '^' commands have the capability of assigning a variable text address range and button state range. Variable text address ranges allow the user to target 1 or more variable text channels in a single command. Button States range allow the user to target 1 or more states of a variable text button with a single command. ".
NetLinx Programming Page Commands A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: System (in all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values and represents all compatible G4 devices). The following NetLinx Page Commands are supported by the TPI-PRO/DVI, and are not case sensitive. Page Commands @APG Add a specific popup page to a specified popup group. Add the popup page to a group if it does not already exist.
NetLinx Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PHE Syntax: Set the hide effect "'@PHE-;'" for the specified Variables: popup page to the named hide effect. • popup page name = Name of the page on which the popup is displayed (1 - 50 ASCII characters). • hide effect name = Refers to the popup effect names being used. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHE-Popup1;Slide Left'" Sets the Popup1 hide effect name to ’Slide Left’.
NetLinx Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PPF Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page. If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as the ’Hide Popup’ command in TPDesign4. Syntax: "'@PPF-;'" Variables: • popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. • page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
NetLinx Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PPM Set the modality of a specific popup page to Modal or NonModal. A Modal popup page, when active, only allows you to use the buttons and features on that popup page. All other buttons on the panel page are inactivated. Syntax: "'@PPM-;'" Variables: • popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. • mode = NONMODAL converts a previously Modal popup page to a NonModal.
NetLinx Programming Page Commands (Cont.) @PSE Set the show effect for the specified popup page to the named show effect. Only 1 coordinate is ever needed for an effect, however the command will specify both. This command sets the location at which the effect will begin at. Syntax: "'@PSE-;'" Variables: • popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page on which the popup is displayed. • show effect name = Refers to the popup effect name being used.
NetLinx Programming Page Commands (Cont.) PPOF Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page. If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as the ’Hide Popup’ command in TPDesign4. Note: If the page name is empty, the current page is used (see example 2). Syntax: "'PPOF-;'" Variables: • popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
NetLinx Programming Button Commands With Embedded Codes A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: System (in all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values and represents all compatible G4 devices). Button Commands With Embedded Codes ^BMF "'^BMF-,
NetLinx Programming Button Commands With Embedded Codes (Cont.) Embedded Codes (Cont.): '%JI' Set icon alignment using telephone Keypad layout • 1 = left, top • 5 = center, middle 9 = right, bottom) • 0 is absolute followed by ',' outside the border. '%CF' Set Fill Color. '%CB' Set Border Color. '%CT' Set Text Color. '%SW<1 or 0>' Show/Hide button. '%ST
