AMX NXA-PCI80211G specifications Overview, Specifications, Remove the existing NXT Outer Housing

Installation Guide

NXA-PCI80211GMini-PCI Wireless Card

For more detailed installation, operation, and firmware setup instructions, refer to the 1200V-Series& VG-Series Modero Touch Panels instruction manuals available on-line at www.amx.com.

Overview

The 1200V-Series and VG-Series Modero touch panels can connect to a wireless network using an internal NXA-PCI80211G compatible mini-PCI Wireless Card (FG2255-04) connected to two antennas. All 1200-V and VG-Series panels come factory installed only with the two antennas used for later connection to the optional wireless card (FIG. 1) which is field-installable.

Step 1: Remove the existing NXT Outer Housing

1.Carefully detach all connectors from the rear of the touch panel and then gently place the touch panel LCD facedown onto a soft cloth to expose the under-side of the base (FIG. 2). This step helps prevent scratching of the LCD.

2.Tilt the base forward so that both the bottom surface and Housing Screws are easily accessible and then remove the four plastic adhesive feet.

Note: Reference the location of the four plastic adhesive "feet". Once the outer housing is placed back onto the panel, these "feet" must be placed back in their original locations so they can fit into their provided openings on a Battery Base.

3.While holding the outer housing and base plate at an angle (to prevent it from sliding), use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the eight Housing Screws (FIG. 2).

FIG. 1 NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI Wireless Card

Specifications

NXA-PCI80211G Specifications

Description:	• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)/CCK 802.11g
		Wireless mini-PCI card with detachable antennas.
Frequency	•	Using 802.11b & g communication:
Range:		- 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz - North America
		- 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz - Japan
		- 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz - Europe ETSI
		- 2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz - Spain
		- 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz - France
Media Access	• CSMA/CA with ACK
Technique:
Operating	•	Using 802.11b & g communication:
Channels:		- 11: (Ch 1 - 11) - North America
		- 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan
		- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Europe ETSI
		- 2: (Ch 10 - 11) - Spain
		- 4: (Ch 10 - 13) - France
Operating	•	Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (operating) and
Environment:	•	-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) (storage)
		Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and
		(non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage)
Operating Voltage:	•	3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage
Power	•	@ 802.11b communication:
Consumption:		- RX: 300 mA
		- TX: 64 mA
	•	- Sleep: 12mA
		@ 802.11g communication:
		- RX: 330 mA
		- TX: 575 mA
		- Sleep: 12mA
Radio Data Rate:	•	802.11g compliant: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36,
		48, and 54 (OFDM) Mbps data rates
Receiver	•	Using 802.11b communication:
Sensitivity:		1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
		2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)
		5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)
	•	11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max)
		Using 802.11g communication:
		1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
		2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)
		5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)
		11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max)
Security:	•	64-bit and 128-bit WEP

NXA-PCI80211G Card and Antenna Installation

Since all 1200V-Series and VG-Series panels have been pre-installed with two antennas, these panel types can be optionally field-upgraded for wireless communication via the installation of this card.

NXA-PCI80211G Installation into Modero NXT Panels

Upgrading the wireless mini-PCI card in the NXT Table Top Touch Panels involves removing the outer housing (with speaker plate), installing the new 802.11g wireless card, and then placing the outer housing back onto the NXT panel, as described below.

Unscrew these	Base plate
	Outer housing
eight Housing
Screws to
remove the	45°
circuit board
housing

DO NOT

REMOVE these screws

They secure the speakers to the main board

Hinge Brackets (2)

FIG. 2 Location of the attachment screws underneath an NXT panel base

4.Rotate the panel back over (while gripping the entire unit and outer housing) and rest the base back onto a flat surface.

5.Gently tilt the LCD panel backwards and in a single motion, carefully pull the outer housing up and then out (away from the LCD panel) to expose the internal circuit board.

Step 2: Install the new 802.11g mini-PCI Card and Antenna (NXD)

1.Complete the procedures outline within Step 2: Installing the mini-PCI Wireless Card section on page 2 and then complete the following step.

Step 3: Close and Resecure the NXT Panel Enclosure

1.Tilt the LCD back to a 45° and then gently slide-on the outer housing (towards the LCD) until its both aligned over the installation holes and the tilt bracket prevents any further forward movement.

2.Gently press down on the housing (toward the base) until it is securely positioned over the circuit board and cover base.

Note: Use caution when re-installing the outer housing. Improper re-installation can cause damage to the internal speakers.

3.While holding the circuit board cover in place, turn the panel back over until the LCD lies facedown on a soft cloth and the under-side of the base is exposed.

4.Insert and secure the eight Housing Screws (using a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver) into their respective locations (FIG. 2).

5.Replace any adhesive plastic "feet" that might have been removed during the removal process of the outer housing. These "feet" must be placed back onto their original locations so they can fit into their provided openings on the Battery Base.

6.Grasp both the LCD and housing and then rotate the entire unit back onto a flat surface.

7.Insert all connectors and apply power.