AMX AXM-MCA User manual

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Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for a period of three years from date of purchase
from AMX, with the following exceptions. Electroluminescent and LCD control
panels are warranted for a period of three years, except for the display and touch
overlay components, which are warranted for a period of one year. Disk drive
mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, codecs, power supplies, modifications, MX Series
products, and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one year. Unless
otherwise specified, OEM and custom products are covered for a period of one year.
AMX software products are warranted for a period of 90 days. Batteries and
incandescent lamps are not covered.
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Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................ 1
Overview 1
Features 2
Applications 2
What's in this Manual 3
Installing Mini-Touch Panels ................................................. 5
Overview 5
Mounting the Mini-Touch Panels 5
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
and low profile back box 5
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
(solid surfaces) 7
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and
BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
(plasterboard) 9
AXM-MCA (/PB) or AXM-MCV (/PB)
(rack mount) 11
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels 12
Preparing captive wires 13
Wiring guidelines 13
Using the TiltScreen mini-XLR connector
for AXlink data and power 14
Using the TiltScreen mini-XLR connector
for AXlink and an external 12 VDC
power supply 14
Using the UniMount and rack-mount
AXlink connector for data and power 15
Using the UniMount and rack-mount
AXlink connector for data and an
external 12 VDC power supply 15
Using the UniMount and rack-mount
4-pin header for mouse control 16
Cleaning the Touch Overlay 17
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Mini-Touch Panel Basics ..................................................... 19
Overview 19
Mini-Touch Panel Pages 19
Standard Buttons 20
General Buttons 20
Message bar 20
Editor bar 21
Selection button 21
Information button 21
Adjustment button 22
Keypad buttons 22
Page menu buttons 23
Decision buttons 23
Status buttons 24
Keyboards 24
Designing a Mini-Touch Panel Page ................................... 29
Overview 29
Activate the Editor Bar 29
Create a Page 31
Add a page 31
Go to NEW PAGE 33
Create a Button 34
Add a button 34
Resize the button 35
Button Attributes 36
Set the button attributes 36
Set the border 37
Set the channel code 38
Set the page flip 38
Add Text 39
Add text to a button 39
Create a Joy Stick 40
Add a joy stick on a page 40
Set the joy stick attributes 41
Set the level code 42
Create a Bargraph 43
Add a bargraph to a page 43
Set the bargraph attributes 44
Set the level code 45
Set the Video Display 45
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Link the New Page to the Main Page 47
Close the Editor Bar 49
Exit editor mode 49
Mini-Touch Panel Program Reference................................. 51
Overview 51
Setup Page 51
Open the Setup Page 52
Buttons 52
Beep 52
LCD timer 53
Serial number, AXlink, and vX.XX 53
SmartPack 54
WAVE 55
Set time and date 57
Double beep 58
Protected setup 58
Set background 59
Brightness 60
Protected Setup Page 61
Open the Protected Setup Page 61
Protected Setup Page Buttons 62
Editor 62
Setup password 63
Auto assign 63
Set serial 64
Set device 66
Page password 67
Power up page 67
Calibrate 68
Page tracking 68
LCD timer message 69
Timer BRT 72
Editor Bar 72
Button Menu Options 73
Add 74
Move 74
Copy image 74
Delete 75
Resize 75
Edit text 76
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Attributes 79
Save 83
Paste 83
Page Menu Options 83
Add 84
Copy 85
Rename 86
Delete 87
Go to 87
Passwd pg flip 88
Print 89
Page color 90
Icons Menu Options 90
Time 91
Date 91
E timer 91
16 char term 92
32 char term 92
Vertical graph 92
Icon feedback 95
Joy stick 97
Drawings 100
Brightness 100
Video Setup 101
System Menu Options 102
Clear buttons 103
Clear drawings 103
Memory 104
Send file 105
Receive file 106
Move edit bar 107
Print 107
Function map 108
Function show 109
Set Defaults 110
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Table of Contents v
AXCESS Programming....................................................... 113
Overview 113
System Send_Commands 113
Color Numbers 119
Color Send_Commands 119
Variable Text Send_Commands 122
WavePack Button Attribute String_Commands124
Replacing the Lithium Batteries ........................................ 125
Overview 125
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 125
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
AXM-MCA (/PB), and AXM-MCV (/PB) 127
512K Memory Upgrade ...................................................... 129
Operation 129
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 129
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB),
AXM-MCA (/PB), and AXM-MCV (/PB) 130
Color Guidelines................................................................. 133
Overview 133
Colors 133
Specifications..................................................................... 135
Overview 135
AXT-MCA (/PB) and AXT-MCV (/PB) 135
AXU-MCA (/PB) and AXU-MCV (/PB) 136
AXM-MCA (/PB) and AXM-MCV (/PB) 137
Technical Support .............................................................. 139
Overview 139
Index.................................................................................... 141
Overview 141
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Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Introduction 1
Introduction
Overview
The color active-matrix mini-touch panels contain a dedicated 256-color, 320 x 240
(HV) pixel, liquid crystal display (LCD). The mini-touch panels are self-contained
enclosures that use a microprocessor to control a wide range of audiovisual
products. Special mini-touch panel options include a video input port that is PAL-
and NTSC-compatible, and 12 pushbuttons (6 pushbuttons on each side) that can be
programmed to perform specific control operations. With the mini-touch panel
operating system, you can create custom pages with buttons, icons, sliders,
bargraphs, and imported logos and drawings. You can also use the TPDOC or
TPDesign custom touch panel design programs AMX offers to enhance your mini-
touch panel designs. Figure 1 shows an AXU-MCA UniMount mini-touch panel.
Figure 2 lists the mini-touch panel types and product names described in this
manual.
Color mini-touch panel types and product names
Non-Video Panels Video Panels
Panel types Standard Pushbuttons Standard Pushbuttons
TiltScreen AXT-MCA AXT-MCA/PB AXT-MCV AXT-MCV/PB
UniMount AXU-MCA AXU-MCA/PB AXU-MCV AXU-MCV/PB
Rack mount AXM-MCA AXM-MCA/PB AXM-MCV AXM-MCV/PB
Figure 1
AXU-MCA UniMount mini-
touch panel
Figure 2
Color mini-touch panel types
and product names
2 Introduction Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
Features
Mini-touch panel features include:
• 5" diagonal display—2.8" x 3.9" (71 mm x 97 mm)
• 256-color active matrix 320 x 240 (HV) pixel LCD
• 12 programmable pushbuttons (6 on each side)
• Microsoft or Logitech mouse compatible (UniMount and rack-mount models
only)
• Panel programming, screens, and drawings that can be uploaded and
downloaded with TPDOC (MS-DOS) or TPDesign (Windows) touch panel
software programs.
• PAL- and NTSC-compatible video input port (optional)
• Internal 4-pin header for mouse control (UniMount and rack-mount models
only)
Applications
The mini-touch panels can control a wide variety of equipment connected to an
AXCESS Control System, serial mouse, or a combination of both. Figure 3 shows
how you can use the AXU-MCA control capabilities with an AXCESS Control
System. The mouse shown in Figure 3 is optional.
AXU-MCA
Mouse (optional)
port
AXlink cable
AXCESS CardFrame
Television VCR
Lighting
Camera
Figure 3
Sample AXU-MCA and
AXCESS Control System
Note
The mouse can be used to
design mini-touch panel pages
and then removed prior to
installation.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Introduction 3
What's in this Manual
This manual provides basic instructions on how to use the mini-touch panel
operating system, and installation, basic elements, basic page designs, reference
information, AXCESS programming, battery replacement procedures, 512K memory
upgrade, color guidelines, specifications, and technical support information. If you
are not familiar with the AMX mini-touch panel operating system, read through the
Mini-Touch Panel Basics section and create touch panel pages and objects. If you are
an experienced AMX touch panel page designer, read through the Mini-Touch Panel
Program Reference section for complete descriptions of all mini-touch panel
operations. Section titles and descriptions contained in this manual include:
• Installing the Mini-Touch Panel Installation, wiring, and cleaning
instructions.
• Mini-Touch Panel Basics Basic elements associated with the mini-touch
panel operating system such as button types, message and editor selection
bars, and keyboards.
• Designing a Mini-Touch Panel Page Step-by-step instructions to create a
mini-touch panel page, button, joy stick, and bargraph.
• Mini-Touch Panel Program Reference Describes all mini-touch panel
operations.
• AXCESS Programming Lists AXCESS system commands used to integrate
mini-touch panel features such as color settings, page flips, and variable text
into an AXCESS Control System.
• Replacing the Lithium Batteries Shows how to replace the lithium
batteries in the mini-touch panel.
• 512K Memory Upgrade Step-by-step instructions to install an optional
512K integrated circuit (IC) into the mini-touch panel.
• Color Guidelines Helpful hints you can use to choose the best mini-touch
panel colors.
• Specifications Mini-touch panel dimensions, LCD screen dimensions,
weight, power, memory, enclosure type and color, accessories, and software
programs.
4 Introduction Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels
• Technical Support Helpful hints you can use to check panel wiring, correct
a software program problem, and the numbers to call for AMX technical
support.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 5
Installing Mini-Touch Panels
Overview
The section describes how to mount, wire, and clean mini-touch panels.
Mounting the Mini-Touch Panels
The following describes how to mount the UniMount and rack mount mini-touch
panels. The TiltScreen mini-touch panel can be mounted on any flat surface.
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and low profile back box
Mount the AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and low profile back box. Figure 4
shows the AXU-MCA and low profile back box.
Low profile back box
AXU-MCA bezel
Release slot
Engraved overlay
Figure 4
AXU-MCA and low profile back
box
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1. Make a cutout in the surface according to the dimensions shown in Figure 5 for
a low profile back box.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the mini-touch panel's
bezel and remove the engraved overlay.
3. Place the mini-touch panel into the cutout and mark the screw insert positions
as shown in Figure 5.
4. Remove the mini-touch panel and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a
threaded insert into each hole.
5. Attach the AXlink and optional RCA video connectors to the mini-touch panel.
Refer to Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout
descriptions.
Figure 5
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV
(/PB), and low profile back box
cutout dimensions
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 7
6. Fasten the mini-touch panel and low profile back box to the surface using the
#6-32 machine screws supplied with the enclosure.
7. Insert the engraved overlay back into the bezel.
8. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and the optional video
wiring to the video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply
power.
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure (solid
surfaces)
Mount the AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
into a solid surface. Figure 6 shows the AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP UniMount
enclosure for solid surfaces.
Release slot
Solid surface mounting
flanges
Knockout
BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
AXU-MCA/PB bezel
Engraved overlay
Stud mounting
holes
1. Cut the solid surface according to the cutout dimensions shown in Figure 7.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the mini-touch panel's
bezel and remove the engraved overlay.
Note
The mini-touch panel must be
installed with the release slot
located at the bottom.
Figure 6
AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP
UniMount enclosure for solid
surfaces
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3. Lay the mini-touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth and remove the four screws
from the low profile back box. Remove the back box and discard.
4. Place the BB-MTP into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions as
shown in Figure 7.
5. Remove the BB-MTP and drill eight holes as shown in Figure 7. Then, place #6-
32 threaded inserts into the four holes marked ‘B’ in the cutout dimensions
illustration.
6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the AMX Control System, and the
optional video wiring from the video source.
7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring as required.
8. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the BB-MTP knockout.
Figure 7
Mini-touch panel and BB-MTP
cutout dimensions
Note
The BB-MTP can also be
mounted to wood or metal
studs using the pre-drilled stud
mounting holes.
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 9
9. Fasten the BB-MTP to the solid surface with the mounting screws supplied with
the enclosure.
10. Connect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to Wiring
the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
11. Fasten the mini-touch panel to the BB-MTP with the #6-32 screws provided with
the enclosure.
12. Insert the engraved overlay back into the bezel.
13. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
(plasterboard)
Mount the AXU-MCA (/PB), AXU-MCV (/PB), and BB-MTP into a plasterboard
surface (or equivalent). Figure 8 shows the AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP UniMount
enclosure for plasterboard.
Release slot
Plasterboard surface-
mounting flanges
Knockout
BB-MTP UniMount enclosure
AXU-MCA/PB bezel
Engraved overlay
Stud mounting
holes
Expansion clips
Note
The mini-touch panel must
always be installed with the
release slot located at the
bottom.
Figure 8
AXU-MCA/PB and BB-MTP
UniMount enclosure for
plasterboard
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1. Cut the surface according to the cutout dimensions shown in Figure 9.
2. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the mini-touch panel’s
bezel and remove the engraved overlay.
3. Lay the mini-touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth and remove the four screws
from the low profile back box. Remove the back box and discard.
4. Place the BB-MTP into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions as
shown in Figure 9.
5. Remove the BB-MTP and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded
insert into each hole.
Figure 9
Mini-touch panel and BB-MTP
cutout dimensions
Color Active-Matrix LCD Mini-Touch Panels Installing Mini-Touch Panels 11
6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the AMX Control System, and the
optional video wiring from the video source.
7. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the BB-MTP knockout.
8. Fasten the BB-MTP to the plasterboard using the expansion screws supplied
with the enclosure.
9. Connect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel. Refer to Wiring
the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and printout descriptions.
10. Fasten the mini-touch panel to the BB-MTP with the #6-32 screws supplied with
the enclosure.
11. Insert the engraved overlay back into the bezel.
12. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
AXM-MCA (/PB) or AXM-MCV (/PB) (rack mount)
Mount the AXM-MCA (/PB), AXM-MCV (/PB), and AC-RK rack kit into an
electronic equipment rack. Figure 10 shows the AXM-MCA/PB and AC-RK
Accessory Rack Kit for an equipment rack.
1. Thread the incoming AXlink and video wiring through the opening in the
equipment rack.
2. Disconnect the AXlink connectors from the AMX Control System, and the
optional video wiring from the video source.
3. Connect the AXlink and video wiring to the mini-touch panel circuit card. Refer
to Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
4. Insert the mini-touch panel into the equipment rack. Line up the top-left and
bottom-right screw holes and start the #6-32 screws. Then, start the bottom-left
and top-right screws. Tighten all the screws after you start all the screws.
Note
The mini-touch panel must be
installed with the release slot
located at the bottom.
Figure 10
AXM-MCA/PB and AC-RK
rack kit for an electronic
equipment rack
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5. Connect the AXlink wiring to the AMX Control System, and video wiring to the
video source. The mini-touch panel will beep when you apply power.
Wiring the Mini-Touch Panels
The TiltScreen mini-touch panels use a mini-XLR (male) connector for power and
data communications, and an optional RCA connector to display PAL- and NTSC-
compatible video. The UniMount and rack-mount mini-touch panels use a 4-pin
(male) AXlink connector for power and data, and an optional RCA connector to
display PAL- and NTSC-compatible video. Figure 11 shows the rear panel AXlink
and optional RCA connectors on the TiltScreen mini-touch panels. Figure 12 shows
the rear panel AXlink and optional RCA connector on the rack-mount mini-touch
panel.
Rear view
RCA video connector (optional)
Mini-XLR 4-pin (male) AXlink and
power connector
Top view
RCA video connector (optional)
4-pin (male) AXlink connector
Figure 11
TiltScreen mini-touch panel
connectors (rear view)
Figure 12
Rack-mount mini-touch panel
connectors (top view)
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