Upgrading the NXA-RGB and NXA-AVB/RGB Firmware | AMX NXD/NXT-1700VG

Upgrading Modero Firmware

Upgrading the NXA-RGB and NXA-AVB/RGB Firmware

1.Identify the Device number of the target panel being used for firmware routing to the accessories.

2.Complete the instructions for configuring the NetLinx Master for IP communication found in the Step 1: Prepare the Master for communication via an IP section on page 125.

3.Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.

4.Press the Video Adjustment > RGB Adjustment buttons to open the RGB Adjustment page (FIG. 102). This page displays the firmware for both the internal NXA-RGB card and the communicating external NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (BOB).

Firmware version of the NXA-RGB card

Firmware version of the NXA-AVB/RGB

Incoming signal shown in the background

FIG. 102 RGB Adjustment page (showing the default values)

5.Follow the procedures outlined within the Step 2: Upgrade the NXA-BASE/B firmware via an IP section on page 130.

If firmware is updated to either the panel or the breakout box, both units must be power-cycled for the panel to detect and display the new BOB firmware version.

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AMX NXD/NXT-1700VG manual Upgrading the NXA-RGB and NXA-AVB/RGB Firmware, RGB Adjustment page showing the default values

Contents

Modero VG-Series AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer FCC Information Page Table of Contents Installation Procedures 12 and 15 Panels Panel Calibration Upgrading Modero Firmware 121 Displaying Stream Content 169 Troubleshooting 231 Appendix 235 Multimedia Streaming Video Touch Panels VG-Series Modero Multimedia Touch Panels VG-Series with Video Kits 1200VG Panel Specifications Product Specifications NXD-1200VG and NXT-1200VGModero Multimedia Touch Panels VG-Series with RGB Kits Active Screen Area FeaturesPanel LCD Parameters Viewing Angles Front Panel Components Rear Panel Components Operating / Storage Included AccessoriesCont Environment FG031-50 Other AMX EquipmentFG2255-11 Product Specifications NXD-1500VG and NXT-1500VG 1500VG Panel Specifications NXT models only NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box Included within the RGB Kit FG xxxx-xxRGB is the following Included within the Video Kit FG xxxx-xV is the following FG032-50 Product Specifications NXD-1700VG and NXT-1700VG 1700VG Panel Specifications Features NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box Cont FG033-50 VG-Series Modero Connectors Connecting and Using USB Input Devices Cleaning the Touch Overlay Overview NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box FG2254-11 Product Specifications NXA-AVB/RGB Specifications RGB RJ-45 connection and wiring information RGB RJ-45 Connector Pinouts and Signals HD-15 Connector Pinouts Using the HD-15 high-density connectorInstalling the NXA-AVB/RGB Pin Signal Function Wiring the NXA-AVB/RGB connectors and cables VDC power Supply USB Wiring the NXA-AVB/RGB for Unbalanced AudioPWR Wiring the NXA-AVB/RGB for Balanced Audio Touch Panel Accessories Wiring for Pass-Thru Computer Control N E L Connectors NXA-MTC/RGB SpecificationsNXA-MTC/RGB Combo Table Top Cable CA2250-70 Wiring and Connection Information Associated Touch Panels where used Wire Table Installing CAT5 Suppression FerritesWire Connector Ferrite connector location on Audio/Video RJ-45 cable NXA-RGB RGB/VGA Interface Card FG2260 NXA-RGB Specifications Power NXA-RGB Supported Resolutions and Formats Supported Component/VGA Video Resolutions and FormatsResolutions Refresh Rates Descriptions Optional Compact Flash Memory Upgrades NXA-CFTP Compact Flash FG2116-22 Description NXA-PCI80211G Wireless Card FG2255-04NXA-PCI80211G Specifications Antenna Type Modulation Media Access TechniqueFrequency Range Network Architecture Remove the existing NXT Outer Housing Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXT ComponentsSecurity Install the 802.11g mini-PCI Wireless Card Location of the NXA-PCI80211G wireless card on the NXT board Install the NXA-RGB Card Component NXT Installation of the mini-PCI card connector on main board Install the Compact Flash Memory Card upgrade Location of the NXA-RGB card and I/O plate Removing/installing a Compact Flash Memory card Close and Resecure the NXT Panel Enclosure Remove the existing NXD Outer Housing Installation and Upgrade of the Internal NXD ComponentsDo not Remove Install the new Compact Flash Memory card NXD Install the new 802.11g mini-PCI Wireless card NXDInstall the new RGB Card Component NXD Close and Resecure the NXD Panel Enclosure NXT-BP Specifications NXT-BP Power Pack FG2255-10Power Voltage NXA-BASE/B Battery Base Kit FG2255K NXA-BASE/B Specifications Checking the NXT-BP battery charge Installing the NXA-BASE/B to an NXT Modero Panel Installing an NXT-BP into the NXA-BASE/B Top view Charging the NXT-BP batteries with the NXA-BASE/B Front NXT-CHG Battery Charger Kit FG2255-50K NXT-BP and NXT-CHG Specifications Charging the NXT-BP batteries using the NXT-CHG Powering the NXT-CHGReading NXT-CHG LED Indicator Green Solid Recalibrating the batteries Touch Panel Accessories Unpacking the Panel Installing Internal ComponentsUpgrading to the MB-TP12/MB-TP15 Vesa Mounting Kit Installing the MP-TP12/15 Back Box Removing the Original Modero Back Box Cable Installation for the MP-TP12/15 Back Box Finalizing the installation 8020MM 5264MM 5590MM 6166MM Clip Facing UP MB-TP15 Mounting contact surface area Pre-wall Installation of the Conduit Boxes Installer Leave a GAP Between the Stud and Conduit BOX to Installation of the NXD Touch Panel Installing the NXD panel within a Conduit Box Installing the NXD into drywall using Expansion Clips Cutout Front Bezel Symmetrical Installing the NXD into a Flat Surface using #4 screws Installation Procedures 12 and 15 Panels Cutout Front Bezel Screws not included Rack mount Preparing captive wires Wiring Guidelines for the 1200VG and 1500VG PanelsWiring a power connection Pin Wire Color Function Polarity Audio/Video Port Connections and WiringEthernet/RJ-45 Port Connections and Wiring Audio/Video RJ-45 Pinout Information Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color Installing the Internal Components Upgrading the Back Box with the MB-TP17 Vesa Housing Installing the MP-TP17 Back Box Cable Installation for the MP-TP17 Back Box 62-0033-50 8321MM 8397MM 06103MM Pre-wall Installation of the CB-TP17 Conduit Box Before Installation of an NXD-1700VG Installing the NXD-1700VG within a CB-TP17 Conduit Box Installation Procedures 17 Panels Installing the NXD-1700VG into drywall using Expansion Clips Connectors Left Side Four notches are Replacement drywall clip sets must be ordered from AMX Installation Procedures 17 Panels Stud beams may be 13.554 Installation Procedures 17 Panels Installing an NXD into an optional Rack Mount Kit NXA-RK17 Wiring Guidelines for the 1700VG Panels Lights when receiving or Transmitting Ethernet Data packets Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals Installation Procedures 17 Panels Panel Calibration Calibrating the Modero Panel Testing your Calibration Touch Panel Calibration Screens Configuring Communication Modero Setup and System Connection Modero connection information Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master Setting up the USB Driver on the PC Confirming the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC System Settings page using a USB Connection Type Navigate back to the System Settings Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections Device Manager dialog showing USB device Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master 100 IP Routing Wireless Settings Page Wireless Access OverviewHot Swapping Configuring the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings Configuring a Wireless ConnectionWireless communication using a Dhcp Address Wireless communication using a Static IP Address Configuring the Card’s Wireless Security Settings An NXA-WAP200G and the target WAP VG-Series Modero Touch Panels 105 106 These WEP Key identifier values must match for both devices 108 Configuring a Wired Ethernet Connection Configuring the Panel’s Wired IP Settings Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type Master Connection Virtual Master communication over Ethernet These must match 114 Resides on the same Subnet as itself Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel G4 Web Control VG-Series Modero Touch Panels 117 Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panels VG-Series Modero Touch Panels 119 120 Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port Default Modero panel value is 124 Upgrading the Modero Firmware via an IP Address Prepare the Master for communication via an IP Prepare the panel for communication via an IP Verify and Upgrade the panel firmware via an IP NetLinx Workspace window showing connected Modero panel Upgrading Accessory Devices via an IP Address Prepare the NXA-BASE/B for firmware transfer Upgrade the NXA-BASE/B firmware via an IP Battery Base VG-Series Modero Touch Panels 131 RGB Adjustment page showing the default values Upgrading the NXA-RGB and NXA-AVB/RGB Firmware Setup Navigation Buttons Setup Navigation Button Elements Setup Setup Page Elements Connection Status Display/Panel TimeoutTimeout Inactivity Page Flip Project Information Project Information Page Elements Panel Information Panel Information Page Elements Time & Date Setup Time & Date Setup Page Elements Time Display fields VolumeVolume Page Elements Date Display fields Supported sampling rates for WAV Protected SetupSupported WAV Sampling Rates Video Adjustment Page Elements Video Adjustment Slide-Out Option BarVideo Adjustment Video Adjustment Settings Video Adjustment RGB Adjustment RGB Adjustment Page Elements Version RGB Input ResolutionPhase BOB Version All Brightness All Contrast Skew Adjusting the Incoming Signal on the RGB AdjustmentFull Screen Edit Mode Parameter fields 146 Good RGB signal overlap Video Adjustment Streaming Adjustment Streaming Video Adjustment Page Elements Video Short for enCOder Audio Codec, Sampling Rate, and Audio Channels Low Battery Warning Battery BaseBattery Base Page Elements Charge Status Battery Status fields Base reach a point where they need to be recalibratedLimit Protected Setup Navigation Buttons Protected Setup Navigation Button Elements Reboot Panel Protected SetupProtected Setup Page Elements Device Number Pages Keyboard Layout G4 Web Control G4 Web Control Page Elements G4 Web Control Settings G4 Web Control Timeout Light Sensor Sensor SetupSensor Setup Page Elements Light Level field Motion Sensor Using the Automated Brightness Control feature DIM ModeDim Mode Minimum Wake Panel On Motion Password Setup Password Setup Calibration Password Setup Page ElementsPanel Password Change Wireless Settings Page Elements Wireless SettingsIP Settings Access Point MAC Address 164 Data Rate System Settings System Settings Page Elements ICSNet is not a supported option on this panel Firmware Pages and Descriptions 168 Displaying Stream Content Requirements for Receiving Streamed Content Setting up a Modero Panel to Receive and Display a Stream Obtaining the IP Address of the target panel Configuring the MAX-CSE for communication Stream Profiles These port values must use even numbers Configuring the MAX-CSE audio/video inputs V Setup Setup a streaming page within TPDesign4 Sample VG-Series TPD4 panel project Our example uses udp//192.199.99.995000 Rtpmpeg#//IP Address of MAX-CSETarget Video Port Establishing the final connection between the two units 178 Button Assignments CommandsCommands @APG @PHE @DPG@PDR @PHP Commands @PPT @PPM@PPN @PPX @PSP @PSE@PST Ppog PpofPpon RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors Programming NumbersRGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors Index No Name Red Green Blue 186 Font styles and ID numbers Default Font Styles and ID NumbersFont ID # Font type Size TPD4 Border Styles by Name Border stylesBorder styles VG-Series Modero Touch Panels 189 ANI Button CommandsButton Commands APF BAU BATBCB BCF BCT BDO BFB Entry is required BIMBLN Sendcommand Panel,BMC-150,1,1,315,1,%BR%FT%TX%BM%IC%CF%CT BMC BMF BMF-vt addr range,button states range,data Cont BMP BMIBML BNC BNT BNNBOP BOR BOS BSF BPPBRD BSM BVN BSOBVL BVP DPF BWWCPF ENA GDI FONGIV GRD GLHGLL GRU GSN-vt addr range,bargraph slider name Sendcommand Panel,ICO-500.504&510.515,1&2,1GSN ICO JSB JSI Pass data JSTMBT MDC Effect names TECTEF TXT UNI Sendcommand Panel,UNI-500,1,0041Sendcommand TP,UNI-1,0,0041 UNI-vt addr range,button states range,unicode text Text Effect Names Text Effects Button Query Commands Defineevent Field Description Button Query CommandsCustom Event Fields ?BCB ?BCF ?BCT ?BMP ?BOP ?BRD ?BWW ?FON ?ICO ?JSB ?JSI ?JST ?TEC ?TEF Send Command Panel,?TEF-529,1Send Command Panel,?TXT-529,1 ?TEF-vt addr range,button states range Panel Runtime Operation Commands Panel Runtime Operations Beep @AKP@AKR Brit Pkeyp Setup@EKP @PKP Tpageon @SOU@TKP Tpageoff CAL Input CommandsInput Commands KPS SLT VKS Embedded Codes Embedded CodesDecimal numbers Hexidecimal values Virtual keystroke Panel Setup Commands Panel Setup Commands Dynamic Image Commands Dynamic Image Commands RAF-resource name,data Troubleshooting Information My NXT-BP battery pack is Symptom Solution Updated my panel firmware butMy Battery Base page doesn’t Life indicator My batteries from within an Symptom SolutionPower supply NXA-BASE/B connected to a Behaves strangely Symptom Solution After downloading a panel file orBattery Base button doesn’t Touch panel Formatting Code Operations Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/JoysticksBargraph Text Code Inputs Example Character Types Text Area Input MaskingInput mask character types Character Masking Rule Input mask operations Input mask rangesInput mask next field characters Input mask literals Output Examples Input mask output examplesCommon Name Input Mask Escape Sequences URL ResourcesSpecial escape sequences Sequence Panel Information Appendix 240 Appendix Modero Widescreen Touch Panels 241 It’s Your World Take Control