Overview, Specifications | AMX Firmware version G4 instruction

Quick Start Guide

12" and 15" Modero Color Video Touch Panels (Firmware version G4)

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and operating instructions, refer to the 12" and 15" Modero Touch Panel Series Instruction Manual, available on-line at www.amx.com.

NXD panel

(Wall Mount)

NXT panel (Table Top)

FIG. 1 Sample Wall Mount and Table Top CV Touch Panels

ATTENTION!

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master Firmware (available from www.amx.com) on your ME260/64 and NI-Series Controllers. Verify the TPDesign4 program being used is Version 2.4 or higher.

Overview

The 12" (NXT/NXD-CV12) and 15" (NXT/NXD-CV15) Video panels are 4th generation graphics touch panels that provide richer colors and crisper contrast than any panels currently on the market.

Modero tilt panels now come with an optional NXA-BASE/B battery base that allows it to function off the collective charge of two internal NXT-BP batteries that can be charged either in the base or in an optional NXT-CHG charger.

Specifications

Modero CV Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):
NXT-CV15	•	12.94" x 14.95" x 11.73" (32.87 cm x 37.97 cm x 29.78 cm)
(FG2252-11)		Fully lowered height: 7.45" (18.92 cm)
NXD-CV15	•	Decor faceplate included: 14.37" x 15.20" x 3.31"
(FG2253-12)		(36.50 cm x 38.61 cm x 8.40 cm)
CB-TP15	•	Conduit/wallbox: 13.48" x 14.18" x 3.49"
(FG032-10)		(34.24 cm x 36.00 cm x 8.85 cm) (optional)
(FG032-10)

Dimensions (HWD):
NXT-CV12	•	10.91" x 12.34" x 12.50" (27.70 cm x 31.33 cm x 31.75 cm)
(FG2250-11)		Fully lowered height: 6.77" (17.20 cm)
NXD-CV12	•	Decor faceplate included: 12.38" x 12.59" x 3.25"
(FG2251-12)		(31.43 cm x 31.97 cm x 8.25 cm)
CB-TP12	•	Conduit/wallbox: 11.52" x 11.60" x 3.50"
(FG031-10)		(29.27 cm x 29.47 cm x 8.89 cm) (optional)
(FG031-10)

Power Requirements	•	Constant current draw: 2.04 A @ 12 VDC (stand-alone)
(CV12):	•	Startup current draw: 3.0 A @ 12 VDC (stand-alone)

Power Requirements	•	Constant current draw: 3.45 A @ 12 VDC (stand-alone)
(CV15):	•	Startup current draw: 5.1 A @ 12 VDC (stand-alone)

Minimum power	•	CV12: requires a PSN4.4 Power Supply (FG423-45)
supply required:		- using accessories can increase the power draw requirements
	• CV15: requires a PSN6.5 Power Supply (FG423-41)
		- using accessories can increase the power draw requirements

Memory:	•	64 MB SDRAM (upgradable to 256 MB)
	•	64 MB Compact Flash (upgradable to 1 GB factory programmed)

Resolutions:	•	12" panels: 800 x 600 pixels
	• 15" panels: 1024 x 768 pixels

Front Panel:	•	Light Sensor: Photosensitive light detector for automatic adjustment of
		the panel brightness
	• Motion Sensor (PIR): Proximity Infrared Detector to wake the panel
		when panel is approached
	• Sleep Button: Pushbutton (grey) used to either put the panel into a
		"sleep" or "wake" state
	• Microphone: Used for intercom applications
	•	Speakers: Frequency response 450 Hz - 7 KHz

Rear Connectors:	•	PCMCIA Card Slot: Provides wireless connectivity (with upgrade)
	•	Stereo Ouput Connector: Stereo output through a 3.5mm mini-jack
		(for use with external speakers or headphones)
	• Audio/Video Connector: RJ-45 connection for A/V signals between the
		NXA-AVB Breakout Box and the panel
	•	Ethernet 10/100 Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication
	•	ICSNet Connector: RJ-45 connection for ICSNet interface

Modero CV Specifications (Cont.)

Operating /Storage	•	Operating Temperature: 10° C (50° F) to 40° C (104° F)
Environments:	•	Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH
	• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F)
	• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH

NXA-AVB:	•	Included accessory with CV12 and CV15 panels
A/V Breakout Box:	•	Provides video/audio distribution to the A/V panel over CAT5 cable
FG2254-01 (FIG. 2)		(up to 200’/60.96 m) and accepts either Composite or S-Video

Supported Audio	•	48000Hz, 44100Hz, 32000Hz, 24000Hz, 22050Hz, 16000Hz,
Sample Rates:		12000Hz,11025Hz, and 8000Hz.

Included	•	Installation Kit for 12"/15" panels (KA2250-02):
Accessories:		- One 2-pin mini-Phoenix connector (41-5025) and
		- Three Phillips-head screws (#4-20 x 0.250 Black) (80-0114-08)
	•	Modero Table Top Cable (CA2250-50) provided with all NXT panels.

Optional	•	CB-TP12 Conduit/Wallbox (FG031-10)
Accessories:	•	CB-TP15 Conduit/Wallbox (FG032-10)
	• MB-TP12 Universal VESA Mounting Box (FG031-50):
		- One strain relief grommet (45-0004-03)
		- One black metallic VESA back box (62-0031-50)
		- One black plastic cover (with grommet opening) (60-0031-50)
		- Four Phillips pan-head screws (#8-32 x 0.50 Black) (80-0146-02)
		- Twelve Phillips-head screws (#6-32 x 0.500 Black) (80-0139)
	• MB-TP15 Universal VESA Mounting Box (FG032-50):
		- One strain relief grommet (45-0004-03)
		- One black metallic VESA back box (62-0032-50)
		- One black plastic cover (with grommet opening) (60-0032-50)
		- Four Phillips pan-head screws (#8-32 x 0.50 Black) (80-0146-02)
		- Twelve Phillips-head screws (#6-32 x 0.500 Black) (80-0139)
	• NXA-BASE/B Battery Base Kit (FG2255K)
		1 battery base (FG2255) and 2 NXT-BP batteries (FG2255-10)
	• NXA-RK12 Rackmount kit for 12" Wall Mount panels (FG2904-50)
	• NXA-RK15 Rackmount kit for 15" Wall Mount panels (FG2904-51)
	• NXA-WC80211b, 802.11B Wireless Card (FG2255-02)
	•	NXT-CHG Kit (FG2250-50K):
		1 charger (FG2250-50) and 2 NXT-BP batteries (FG2255-10)
	• PSN4.4 Power Supply (12 VDC) (FG423-45)
	• PSN6.5 Power Supply (12 VDC) (FG423-41)
	•	Upgrade SDRAM memory:
		NXA-EXM128M - 128 MB memory card (FG079-01)
		NXA-EXM256M - 256 MB memory card (FG079-02)
	•	Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
		NXA-CFTP128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-22)
		NXA-CFTP256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-23)
		NXA-CFTP512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-24)
		NXA-CFTP1GB - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-25)

NXA-AVB A/V Breakout Box

FIG. 2 shows the front and rear connectors on the Breakout Box.

Composite/

S-Video Chroma

ICSNet (to panel)

S-Video

Power In

(front)

Luma

Audio

(rear)

Audio/Video

Mic Out

ICSNet In

Power (to panel)

(to panel)

FIG. 2 Connector layouts on the NXA-AVB Breakout Box (included)

Connections and Wiring

FIG. 3 shows the layout of the connectors (located on the rear of the base on the NXT and on the left side panel of the NXD panels).

Audio-Video from NXA-AVB	Ethernet (CAT5)			ICSNet
(CAT5)				(CAT5)
				(CAT5)
		A	L
			12VDC
	AUDIO /	ETHERNET	ICSNet PWR
	VIDEO	10/100
PCMCIA/	Stereo Output		Power
Cardbus slot	Stereo Output		Power
Cardbus slot

FIG. 3 Connector layout on the CV Touch Panels

Power Connection

A PSN4.4 or PSN6.5 Power Supply can indirectly supply power to the Modero panels via the NXA-AVB Breakout Box. FIG. 4 shows a sample wiring configuration using both an indirect or direct PSN power connection for a CV Modero Panel.

Firmware version G4 specifications

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