AMX NXP-TPI/4 quick start Overview, Specifications, Removing the Input Card Covers

Quick Start Guide

NXP-TPI/4NetLinx Touch Panel Interface 4

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, and operating instructions, refer to the NXP-TPI/4 Touch Panel Interface Instruction Manual available on-line at www.amx.com.

Main unit

TP4 cards

FIG. 1 NXP-TPI/4 NetLinx Touch Panel Interface 4 (showing main unit and TP4 cards)

ATTENTION!

Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and NXP-TPI4 firmware (available from www.amx.com). Verify the TPDesign4 program being used is

Version 2.6 or higher.

Overview

The NXP-TPI/4 (FIG. 1) is a touch panel interface that supports AMX’s 4th generation graphics (G4) consisting of both rich colors and support for high-contrast images. This G4 interface device is capable of mixing Video/RGB inputs and then combining those inputs with graphics, which can then be displayed on a variety of monitors.

Specifications

NXP-TPI/4 Specifications

Dimensions:
NXP-TPI/4	• 2.12" x 16.95" x 10.24" (5.38 cm x 43.05 cm x 26.01 cm)
(FG2275-01)	•	1.05" x 2.80" x 8.60" (VID with connector - 9.34")
TP4-RBG/VID
(FG2275-20/10)		(2.67 cm x 7.11 cm x 21.84 cm (VID with connector - 23.72 cm))
Power:
NXP-TPI/4	• 750 mA @ 12 VDC (using a 2-pin PSN power supply)
Input Cards	• ~ 400 mA @ 12 VDC power consumption (per card)
		(configuration dependant)
Memory:	• 64 MB SDRAM (upgradable to 256 MB)
	• 64 MB Compact Flash (upgradable to 1 GB) - factory
	•	programmed
		Refer to the NXP-TPI/4 Instruction Manual for upgrade
		information.
Front	• SERIAL programming port
Components:	• LED Indicators - PWR, ICSP (ICSNet communication), and 4
		yellow LEDs (for each input card)
	• Pushbuttons - RESOLUTION, TOUCH, CALIBRATE, and
		SETUP
Rear	• Touch Input connector communicates with the touch panel
Connectors:	• 2 PS/2 ports and 2 USB ports (both for keyboard and mouse
		control)
	• VGA Output connector sends out a max. resolution of 1280 x
	•	1024
		1 RJ-45 Ethernet port and 2 RJ-45 ICSNet ports for network
	•	control
		Audio connector for use with a 3.5 mm mini-jack
Slots:	•	4 available input card slots.
	• Use any combination of TP4-RGB and TP4-VID input cards
Output	• 640x 480 @60 Hz to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Resolution:
Input Resolution:	• 640x 480 @60 Hz to 1600 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Included	• 2-pin PWR connector (41-5025)
Accessories:	• Assembly Kit (Four-#10-32 screws and Four-#10 washers)
		(KA0001)
	• NXP-TPI/4 Faceplate (MA2001-11)
	•	NXP-TPI/4 Quick Start Guide (93-2275)
	•	Rack Ear brackets (Left/Right) for shelf, wall, and under-table
		mounting (62-2275-07)

Removing the Input Card Covers

1.Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and disconnect all connectors from the NXP-TPI/4.

2.Carefully unscrew (counter-clockwise) the two flat phillips-head (top of each cover) and round Phillips-head screws (rear of each cover) to remove each card.

3.Remove the screws from the input cards and repeat this removal process for each card.

4.Once the screws are removed, pull the cards upwards and away from the main TPI/4 unit.

Installing Input Cards

1.Follow the instructions above for the process used in removing the input card covers.

2.Carefully remove the input cards from their static-free bag and note the location of the accompanying four Phillips-head screws (used in securing the card to the housing).

3.Carefully align the male (on the card) and female (on the TPI/4 circuit board) connectors.

4.Carefully connect the input card by inserting the male card connectors vertically down onto the female input connectors on the motherboard, as shown in FIG. 2.

Input card

connectors (male)

TP4-VIDTP4-RGB

Motherboard card connectors (female)

Input card covers

Grounding Bolt

FIG. 2 Installing Input Cards

5.Gently push down on the input card (on the location above the pins) until it is securely connected to the motherboard and fits into a card location.

6.Once secure, align the input card into the provided "slot" and verify that the pre-drilled TPD4 card holes (2 on top and 2 at the rear) align with those located on the rear of the TPI/4.

7.Repeat steps 1 through 4 to insert other input cards, if necessary.

8.Screw-in (clockwise) the four screws (per card) to the top and rear of the unit (along the ends of the inserted input card) to secure each card firmly to the TPI/4. The flat Phillips-head screws must be used on top and the rounded Phillips-head screws must be used on the rear of the unit. All screws must be flush against housing.

Setting up the TPI/4 for Communication

Step 1: Wiring the NXP-TPI/4

1.Discharge any acquired static electricity by touching a grounded metal object or by touching the rear grounded bolt.

2.Attach an earth-ground wire (typically from the equipment rack) to the grounding bolt, located above the PWR connector on the rear of the TPI/4.

3.Disconnect any incoming power connector from the rear of the TPI/4.

-A PSN supplies power to the TPI/4 through a 3.5 mm mini 2-pin Phoenix connector. The incoming PWR and GND cable from a PSN power supply must be connected to the corresponding location on the rear TPI/4 mini 2-pin PWR connector.

4.Connect a DB9 touch input cable from the touch panel to the DB9 TOUCH INPUT connector on the rear of the TPI/4 unit.

5.Connect the touch panels’ HD-15 monitor video cable to the 15-pin VGA OUTPUT port on the rear of the TPI/4. When using a CRT monitor, use the NullTouch driver.