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Operation/Reference Guide MVP-7500/8400 ® ® 7.5" & 8.4” Modero ViewPoint Touch Panels Touch Panels L a s t R e v i s e d : 2 / 1 8 / 2 0 1 3...
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AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
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LICENSE GRANT. AMX grants to Licensee the non-exclusive right to use the AMX Software in the manner described in this License. The AMX Software is licensed, not sold. This license does not grant Licensee the right to create derivative works of the AMX Software.
Configuring a Wireless Network Access ..............20 Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings ..........21 Wireless communication using a DHCP Address ............21 Wireless communication using a Static IP Address............21 Using the Site Survey tool ..................... 22 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio For Communication Via the USB Port ....... 168 AMX Certificate Upload Utility ................168 Uploading a Certificate File .................. 169 Appendix C: Troubleshooting .................171 Overview ......................171 Panel Doesn’t Respond To Touches ................171 viii MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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NetLinx Studio Only Detects One Of My Connected Masters........172 Can’t Connect To a NetLinx Master ................172 Only One Modero Panel In My System Shows Up ............172 Panel Behaves Strangely After Downloading A Panel File Or Firmware ..... 172 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
MVP-KS Kickstand (see the MVP-KS Kickstand Operation/Reference Guide for details). MVP Specifications The MVP-7500 (FG5965-01) utilizes a 7.5" Color Passive LCD to display a 640 x 480 pixel image with 4096 colors. The MVP-8400 panel (FG5965-02) utilizes an 8.4" Color Active LCD to display an 800 x 600 pixel resolution using 256K colors.
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• 64 MB SDRAM • 64 MB Compact Flash (upgradeable to 1 GB - factory programmed) Weight: 1.85 lbs (0.84 kg) • with 1 battery: 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg) • with 2 batteries: 2.65 lbs (1.20 kg) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Wireless Access Point (such as the NXA-WAP200G). IR Emitters: Transmit IR over 20 feet (6.10 m). Internal buzzer: Emits a Piezo electric tone (MVP-7500 only). Internal speakers: One speaker for stereo output (MVP-8400 only). Internal microphone For use with the intercom feature (MVP-8400 only).
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Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE Included Accessories: • MVP-BP Power Pack (FG5965-20): 1 with MVP-7500, 2 with MVP-8400 • 80211xCF Wireless Interface Compact Flash card (Type 1) - pre-installed • PS4.4 Power Supply (FG423-44) • Stylus Other AMX Equipment: •...
The MVP-BP Power Pack (FG5965-20) is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery used to provide power to the MVP touch panels. One MVP-BP is included with each MVP-7500 touch panel. Two MVP-BPs are included with each MVP-8400 touch panel. FIG. 3...
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If you are only using one battery, use Battery Slot #1. To replace the battery compartment cover, use the alignment guide holes to align the cover with the edges of the battery compartment, and slide it back into place until it snaps shut. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Grasp the bottom rim of the rear housing just above the MVP interface connector, and carefully pull the bottom rim away from the IR Emitter and up, to expose the internal components. Remove the trim from the top rim of the circuit board (FIG. 5). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Installing the Compact Flash Upgrade Card Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and then locate the memory card slot on the main board (A in FIG. 6). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Insert the new card firmly into the slot opening connector (FIG. 7) until the contact pins are completely inside the card and securely attached to the pin sockets. Any new Compact Flash card upgrade is detected by the panel only after the unit cycles power. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
FIG. 8 802.11b Wireless Interface Card The wireless interface card works with 802.11b/g Wireless Access Points, such as the NXA-WAP200G. The NXA-WAP200G uses a default SSID of AMX. Follow your particular WAP’s instruction manual for setup procedures. Specifications 802.11b Wireless Interface Card Specifications Dimensions (HWD): •...
Supports authentication methods such as: EAP-FAST, EAP-LEAP, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit and 128-bit data encryption (known to the on-board firmware as Static WEP) The NXA-WC80211GCF is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Japan (802.11g) - 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan (802.11b) Note: To alter the card’s default country code (North America), contact an AMX Technical Support representative for detailed procedures and information. Operating Environment: •...
Firmware Requirements The NXA-WC80211GCF requires panel firmware versions 5965-01(MVP-7500), and 5965-02 (MVP-8400). This firmware supports backwards compatibility with 802.11b cards, and security protocols for the NXA-WC80211GCF. Before installing the NXA-WC80211GCF, upload the latest panel-specific kit file to your MVP (5965-01.kit for the MVP-7500 and 5965-02.kit for the MVP-8400).
Verify that the notches along the bottom of the plastic battery slot separator strip also fit into the three provided alignment holes on the circuit board. Firmly press down around the entire rim of the outer housing to snap the cover back into place. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Battery Compartment cover and slide it back towards the metal plate to reinstall the cover. Once the wireless CF card has been installed, be careful not to disconnect or damage the antenna when subsequentally opening the MVP’s housing. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Modero Setup and System Settings AMX Modero panels feature on-board Setup pages. Use the options in the Setup pages to access panel information and make various configuration changes. Accessing the Setup and Protected Setup Pages Press down and hold both the bottom, left pushbutton and down on the directional pad simultaneously for 3-5 seconds.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 163. For more information on utilizing the AMX Certificate Upload Utility in conjunction with the EAP security, refer to the section of the document entitled: Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 163.
IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 15). Check with your System Administrator for a pre-reserved Static IP Address assigned to the panel. This address must be obtained before Static assignment of the panel continues. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
If the WAP’s SSID is hidden (not broadcast) it will not show up on the site survey screen but it can still be configured via the SSID field on the specified security mode screen. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Technology section on page 163 for more information on the other security methods. Once you have set up the wireless card parameters, you must configure the communication parameters for the target Master; see Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode section on page 29. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Settings dialog (FIG. 19). An Open security method does not utilize any encryption methodology but does require that an SSID (alpha-numeric) be entered. Using this method causes network packets to be sent out as unencrypted text. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to connect to the first available WAP. By default, all WAP200Gs use AMX as their assigned SSID value.
You must first take down the SSID name, Current Key string value, and panel MAC Address information so you can later enter it into the appropriate WAP dialog fields in order to "sync-up" the secure connection. These values must be identically reproduced on the target WAP. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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You must maintain the same case when entering this information. ABC is not the same as Abc. The alpha-numeric string is by default AMX but can later be changed to any 32-character entry. This string must be duplicated within the Network Name (SSID) field on the WAP. ...
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Master. After the panel restarts, return to the Wireless Settings page to verify the Link Quality and Signal Strength: The descriptions are: None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
If battery power or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become corrupted. FIG. 25 System Settings page MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
NetLinx Studio can be setup to run a Virtual Master where the PC acts as the Master by supplying its own IP Address for communication to the panel. For a PC to establish a USB connection with a Modero panel, it must have the AMX USBLAN driver installed.
The first time the panel is recognized by the PC as a new USB device, a USB driver installation popup window (FIG. 27) is displayed. This window notifies you that the panel has been detected as a USB device, and the appropriate USB driver is being installed to establish communication with the panel. It also indicates that the AMX ®...
Address of the PC and make sure to use the Virtual System value assigned to the Virtual Master within NetLinx Studio. Before beginning: Verify the panel has been configured to communicate with the Wireless Access Point and verify the signal strength quality bargraph is On. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Configuring Communications Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2). Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 29).
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Master (virtual or not). A Virtual Master system value can be set within the active AMX software applications such as: NetLinx Studio, TPD4, or IREdit. Press the Master IP/URL field to open a Keyboard and enter the IP Address of the PC used as the Virtual Master.
Refer to the G4 Web Control Settings/G4 Web Control Page section on page 73 for more detailed field information. Verify your NetLinx Master (ME260/64 or NI-Series) has been installed with the latest firmware KIT file from www.amx.com. Refer to your NetLinx Master instruction manual for more detailed information on the use of the new web-based NetLinx Security.
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Press the on-screen Reboot button to save any changes and restart the panel. Verify your NetLinx Master’s IP Address and System Number have been properly entered into the Master Connection section of the System Settings page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Both HTTP and HTTPS Ports are enabled by default (via the Manage System > Server page). If the Master has been previously configured for secured communication, click OK to accept the AMX SSL certificate (if SSL is enabled) and then enter a valid username and password into the fields within the Login dialog.
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G4 panel page and corresponds to the location of the mouse cursor. A left-mouse click on the computer-displayed panel page equates to an actual touch on the target G4 panel page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Master. If you are updating the firmware on or through a panel which is not using a username or password field, you must first remove the Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Navigate back to the System Settings page. Step 2: Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2). Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG.
Showing the Virtual Master firmware version and device number Shows NetLinx Studio version number Showing the current MVP panel firmware version and device number FIG. 37 NetLinx Workspace window (showing panel connection via a Virtual NetLinx Master) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Note that each kit file is intended for download to its corresponding panel. If the panel firmware version is not the latest available; locate the latest firmware file from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > Modero Panels section of the website.
3 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page. Press the Batteries button to open the Batteries page (FIG. 40). Displays the current docking station firmware version FIG. 40 Batteries page MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. The default Modero panel value is 10001. Locate the latest firmware file from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > Modero Panels firmware (MVP Docking Stations: MVP-TDS/WDS) section of the website.
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KIT files be transferred over a direct USB connection and only when the panel is connected to a power supply. If battery power or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become corrupted. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Setup Pages Setup Pages AMX Modero panels feature on-board Setup pages. Use the options in the Setup pages to access panel information and make various configuration changes. To access the Setup pages, press the two lower external pushbuttons on either side of the panel simultaneously and hold for 3 seconds (FIG.
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(MVP-7500 only) • Press the Brightness UP/DN buttons to adjust the brightness level. Range = 0 - 100. • Press the Contrast UP/DN buttons to adjust the contrast level. Range = 0 - 100. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The custom logo feature allows a user to customize the boot splash screen with a JPEG image. The custom logo will be displayed a short time after the standard AMX logo appears and will be visible until the user pages are loaded. Adding a custom logo to a panel is done by importing an image into the resource manager of the user pages in TPDesign.
Enter the factory default password (1988) into the password keypad to access this page. FIG. 46 Protected Setup Page showing default values (MVP-7500) FIG. 47 Protected Setup page showing default values (MVP-8400) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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System Recovery (Cont.): • Remove User Pages - allows you remove all TPD4 touch panel pages currently on the panel, including the pre-installed AMX Demo pages. This option invokes a Confirmation dialog, prompting you to confirm your selection before removing the panel pages.
Press to access the Other Settings menu, and select Cache, Passwords, or SIP. Press to access the Tools menu and select Panel Logs, Panel Statistics, or Connection Utility. FIG. 50 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (MVP-8400) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
You MUST use the new default of 1988 (Standard Security) or Amx1234! (Secure or DoD) to re-enter the Protected Settings page. For more information on configuring AMX devices for a secure environment, please refer to the guide Security Profiles: Configuring AMX Devices For Installation Into a Secure Environment, available at www.amx.com.
3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green when a blink message is received. Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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(into each field) assigned to a pre-configured user profile on the Master. This profile should have the pre-defined level of access/configuration rights. Refer to the Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode section on page 29 for more detailed information on using the System Settings page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green when a blink message is received. Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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1. 6, and 11 for matching SSIDs. When the site survey falls below -65dBm, the connection will roam to the nearest access point to a connection whose site survey is at least 10 dBm better than the previous one. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Master, such as for residences or smaller office environments. Enterprise Mode is intended for installations that use multiple Masters, where a wireless device may need to switch between multiple wireless access points connected to different Masters in a network. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Shared and Open. Cancel/Save: Press Cancel to return to the Wireless Settings page without saving any changes. Press Save to save all changes and return to the Wireless Settings page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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(Refer to the EAP-PEAP Settings section on page 67 for details. For information on uploading a certificate file, refer to the AMX Certificate Upload Utility section on page 168.) • EAP-TTLS security is designed for wireless environments where it is necessary to first have a Radius server directly validate the identity of the client (panel) before allowing it access to the network.
• The SSID is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. • Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. • NXA-WAP200Gs use AMX as their default SSID. • If this field is left blank, the panel will attempt to connect to the first available WAP.
• The Passphrase generator is case sensitive. Note: This Key generator is unique to Modero panels and does not generate the same keys as non-AMX wireless devices. For example, a Current Key string generated anywhere else will not match those created on Modero panels.
The exact same pass phrase (including capitalization) must be entered in the access point. Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Network Access section on page 20 for details on these security options. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. Anonymous Identity: Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an IT provided alpha-numeric string which (similar to the username) used as the identity, but that does not represent a real user.
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PAC shared secret credentials for use in authentication. In this case, the IT department must create a PAC file and then transfer it into the panel using the AMX Certificate Upload application. Note: Even when automatic provisioning is enabled, the PAC certificate is only downloaded the first time that the panel connects to the RADIUS server.
This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. Password: Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the network password string specified...
This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. Anonymous Identity: Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an IT provided alpha-numeric string which (similar to the username) used as the identity, but that does not represent a real user.
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Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 166 for further details on these security options. Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more information on using this feature. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. Certificate Authority: When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Certificate Authority (CA) File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the certificate authority file which is used to validate the server certificate.
(PEAP, TTLS, and TLS). The following table outlines the firmware fields and their supported certificate types. Certificate Types Supported by the Modero Firmware Configuration Field Name Certificate File Type Supported Certificate Authority field PEM and DER Client Certificate field PEM and DER Private Key field .PEM, DER, and PKCS12 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
In cases where the touch panel calibration is off to a degree that makes it difficult or impossible to navigate to this page, you can access it via G4 WebControl, so you can re-calibrate the panel. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
An on-board VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server allows the panel to connect to any remote PC running a VNC client. Once connected, the client can view and control the panel remotely. The options on the MVP-7500 G4 Web Control Settings page (FIG. 58) and the MVP-8400 Web Control page (FIG. 59) allow you to enable/disable G4 Web Control functionality.
The Other Settings button (FIG. 60 and FIG. 61) provides a menu to select the Cache Settings/Cache Setup page, Password Setup page, or SIP Settings page (MVP-8400 only). Select any option to access its page. FIG. 60 Other Settings Menu (MVP-7500) FIG. 61 Other Settings menu (MVP-8400) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Cache Settings/Cache Setup Page The Cache Settings page (MVP-7500, FIG. 62) and Cache Setup page (MVP-8400, FIG. 63) configures the allocation of memory for image caching. The G4 graphics engine caches images to decrease load time of previously viewed images.
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# of flash cache misses - # of times a dynamic image could not be found in either RAM or flash cache. RAM cache hits are not relevant in this calculation. Items in Cache (Flash) The number of images that are currently stored in the Flash cache. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
• The PASSWORD 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (protected) buttons open a keyboard to enter alphanumeric values associated to the selected password group. Note: Clearing Password #5 removes the need to enter a password before accessing the Protected Setup page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
A sample UI module is provided in the module package. It is not intended to cover every possible application, but can be expanded as needed by a dealer to meet the requirements of a particular installation. FIG. 65 SIP Settings Page (MVP-8400 only) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Page section on page 80, the Panel Statistics Page section on page 81, or the Connection Utility Page section on page 83. Select any of the options to access that page. FIG. 66 Tools menu (MVP-7500) FIG. 67 Tools menu (MVP-8400) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx Master. Connection Logs A history of all connections, attempts, and failures for the panel. Clear Clears the Connection Logs history. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The options on the Panel Statistics page (FIG. 70 and FIG. 71) allow you to track the connection status for the panel. The Panel Statistics page tracks ICSP messages, Blink messages, Ethernet connection statistics, and Wireless connection statistics. FIG. 70 Panel Statistics Page (MVP-7500) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel in the last 15 minutes. Ethernet Statistics The Ethernet connection statistics for the panel. Wireless Statistics The Wireless connection statistics for the panel. Clear Clears all panel connection statistics. Refresh Refreshes all panel connection statistics. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
WiFi/Wired icon: The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of three networked computers). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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The number of messages sent from the panel to the master. Responses Received The number of responses the panel has received from the master. Responses Missed The number of expected responses from the master to the panel missed. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Information Menu (MVP-8400) Project Information Page The Project Information page (FIG. 76 and FIG. 77) displays the project properties of the TPDesign4 project file currently loaded on the panel. FIG. 76 Project Information Page (MVP-7500) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Dealer ID: Displays the dealer ID number (unique to every dealer and entered in TPD4). Job Name: Displays the job name. Sales Order: Displays the sales order information. Purchase Order: Displays the purchase order information. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Receivers tab). • For example if you set the AMX IR 38K Port to 7 and then put a button on the panel with a channel code of 5 and a port of 7, it will trigger the IR code in slot 5 of the AMX IR 38K Port.
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Power Up Pages: Displays the page assigned to display after the panel is powered-up. Start Up String: Displays the start-up string. Wake Up String: Displays the wake up string used after an activation from a timeout. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
NetLinx Master. If the time and/or date on the Master is modified, all connected devices will be updated to reflect the new information. FIG. 80 Time & Date Settings Page (MVP-7500) FIG. 81 Time and Date Setup Page (MVP-8400) MVP touch panels do not have an on-board clock;...
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• Year range = 2000 - 2037 • Month range = 1 - 12 • Day range = 1 - 31 • Hour = 24-hour military • Minute range = 0 - 59 • Second range = 0 - 59 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the volume (range = 0 - 100) • The Internal Sound Level bargraph indicates the current sound level • The Mute button mutes the internal speaker volume Default = 50 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
"customSingle.wav" for a custom button hit sound or "customDouble.wav" for a custom button miss sound. Battery Settings/Batteries The options on the MVP-7500 Battery Settings page (FIG. 84) and the MVP-8400 Batteries page (FIG. 85) allow you to set power warning preferences, monitor battery status information, and adjust the display times for battery warnings.
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The UP/DN buttons adjust the time value (in minutes) available on the battery (for use) before the panel displays a low battery warning. Range - 10 - 45, default = 15 min. Note: This field applies to MVP-BP batteries installed in the panel. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
A server certificate file uses a certificate that is installed in a panel so that the RADIUS server can be validated before the panel tries to connect to it. The field name associated with this file is Certificate Authority. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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If no server certificate will be used then, this field should be left blank. If the field contains a file name, then a valid certificate file with the same file name must be previously installed on the panel. Otherwise the authentication process will fail. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
"'@CPG-<popup group name>'" pages from Variable: specified popup popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group. group. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@CPG-Group1'" Clears all popup pages from the popup group ’Group1’. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed page. hide effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHT-Popup1;50'" Sets the Popup1 hide effect time to 5 seconds. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Syntax: all pages. "'@PPK-<popup page name>'" Variable: popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPK-Popup1'" Kills the popup page ’Popup1’ on all pages. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed page to the named show show effect name = Refers to the popup effect name being used. effect. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PSE-Popup1;Slide from Left'" Sets the Popup1 show effect name to ’Slide from Left’. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOF-Popup1;Main'" Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page. Example 2: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOF-Popup1'" Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors Index No. Name Green Blue Very Light Red Light Red Medium Red Dark Red Very Dark Red Very Light Orange Light Orange Orange Medium Orange Dark Orange Very Dark Orange Very Light Yellow MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Very Dark Cyan Very Light Aqua Light Aqua Aqua Medium Aqua Dark Aqua Very Dark Aqua Very Light Blue Light Blue Blue Medium Blue Dark Blue Very Dark Blue Very Light Purple Light Purple Purple MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Dark Magenta Very Dark Magenta Very Light Pink Light Pink Pink Medium Pink Dark Pink Very Dark Pink White Grey1 Grey3 Grey5 Grey7 Grey9 Grey4 Grey6 Grey8 Grey10 Grey12 Grey13 Grey2 Grey11 Grey14 Black TRANSPARENT MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
ONLY be changed by using the name. TPD4 Border Styles by Name Border styles Border styles None Bevel -M AMX Elite -L Bevel -S AMX Elite -M Circle 15 AMX Elite -S Circle 25 Bevel -L Circle 35 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Menu Bottom Rounded 145 Diamond 155 Menu Bottom Rounded 155 Diamond 165 Menu Bottom Rounded 165 Diamond 175 Menu Bottom Rounded 175 Diamond 185 Menu Bottom Rounded 185 Diamond 195 Menu Bottom Rounded 195 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Menu Right Rounded 65 Menu Left Rounded 165 Menu Right Rounded 75 Menu Left Rounded 175 Menu Right Rounded 85 Menu Left Rounded 185 Menu Right Rounded 95 Menu Left Rounded 195 Menu Right Rounded 105 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state). new text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BAT-520,1,Enter City'" Appends the text 'Enter City' to the button’s OFF state. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,Yellow'" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,#F4EC0A63''" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCF-500.504&510.515,1,#F4EC0A'" Sets the Off state fill color by color number. Colors can be set by Color Numbers, Color name, R,G,B,alpha colors (RRGGBBAA) and R, G & B colors values (RRGGBB). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
"'^BFB-<vt addr range>,<feedback type>'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. feedback type = (None, Channel, Invert, On (Always on), Momentary, and Blink). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BFB-500,Momentary'" Sets the Feedback type of the button to 'Momentary'. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
1 = Off state and 2 = On state). number of lines = 0 - 240. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BLN-500,55'" Equally removes 55 lines from the top and 55 lines from the bottom of the video button. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Copies the OFF state border, font, Text, bitmap, icon, fill color and text color of the button with a variable text address of 315 onto the OFF state border, font, Text, bitmap, icon, fill color and text color of the button with a variable text address of 150. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
’%GN<bargraph slider name>’ = Set the bargraph slider name/Joystick cursor name. ’%GC<bargraph slider color>’ = Set the bargraph slider color/Joystick cursor color. ’%GI<bargraph invert>’ = Set the bargraph invert/noninvert or joystick coordinate (0,1,2,3). ^GIV section on page 121 more information. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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’%VN<network name>’ = Set network connection name. ’%VP<password>’ = Set the network connection password. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMF-500,1,%B10%CFRed%CB Blue %CTBlack%Ptest.png'" Sets the button OFF state as well as the Border, Fill Color, Border Color, Text Color, and Bitmap. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
1 = Off state and 2 = On state). name of bitmap/picture = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMP-500.504&510.515,1,bitmap.png'" Sets the OFF state picture for the buttons with variable text ranges of 500-504 & 510-515. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 0 (invisible) - 255 (opaque). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOP-500.504&510.515,1,200'" Example 2: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOP-500.504&510.515,1,#C8'" Both examples set the opacity of the buttons with the variable text range of 500-504 and 510-515 to 200. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Sets the border by number (#10) to those buttons with the variable text range of 500-504 & 510-515. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOR-500.504&510,AMX Elite -M'" Sets the border by name (AMX Elite) to those buttons with the variable text range of 500-504 & 510-515. The border style is available through the TPDesign4 border-style drop-down list. Refer to theTPD4 Border Styles by Name table on page 105 for more information.
Clears all page flips from the button. ^DLD Syntax: Set the disable "'^DLD-<status>'" cradle LED flag. Variable: status = (0= cradle operates normally, 1= forces the cradle LEDs to always be dim). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^DLD-1'" Disables the cradle LEDs. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Sets the font size to font ID #4 for the On and Off states of buttons with the variable text range of 500-504 & 510-515. The Font ID is generated by TPD4 and is located in TPD4 through the Main menu. Panel > Generate Programmer's Report >Text Only Format >Readme.txt. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 1 - 4000. in 1/10th of a bargraph ramp down time = In 1/10th of a second intervals. second. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GRD-500,200'" Changes the bargraph ramp down time to 20 seconds. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 0 - 9900 (a value of 0 is clear). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^ICO-500.504&510.515,1&2,1'" Sets the icon for On and Off states for buttons with variable text ranges of 500-504 & 510-515. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= Value of 1 - 9 corresponds to the following locations: Zero can be used for an absolute position Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^JSI-500.504&510.515,1&2,1'" Sets the Off/On state icon alignment to upper left corner for those buttons with variable text range of 500-504 & 510-515. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Sets the text effect to Soft Drop Shadow 3 for the button with variable text range 500-504 and 510-515. ^TOP Syntax: Enable/disable ^TOP-<0=disable output,1=enable output> SEND strings sent Enable/disable send strings sent to master when PRESS/RELEASE happens: to the master. Press,564,219 Release,445,224 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
• This string can be disabled from within the firmware setup pages. dock This is sent to the target Master when the MVP is docked. • This string can be disabled from within the firmware setup pages. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Sets a new user name as "Manager" and the password to "undock". Example 2: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^LPS-Manager,test'" Changes the given user name password to "test". Refer to thePassword Setup Page section on page 77 for more information. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
• Soft Drop Shadow 4 with outline • Soft Drop Shadow 5 with outline • Soft Drop Shadow 6 with outline • Soft Drop Shadow 7 with outline • Soft Drop Shadow 8 with outline MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
(this is not encoded size) slong value3 index of first character (usually 1 or same as optional index string text the text from the button text length (string encode) button text length MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1012 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 9 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = #FF8000FF TEXT LENGTH = 9 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1002 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 9 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = Buggs.png TEXT LENGTH = 9 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 22 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = Double Bevel Raised -L TEXT LENGTH = 22 ?BRT Returned in Custom event. Value1=panel brightness value Get the current panel brightness. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
TEXT LENGTH = 0 ?CHR Returned in Custom event. Value1=status(0=not charging,1=charging) Get the charging status. Value2=current (combined) battery level ?FBC Returned in Custom event. Value1=CRC32 calculated on the panel's frame buffer Get the frame buffer CRC. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Gets the button 'OFF state' icon index information. The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1003 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 2 VALUE2 = 12 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = TEXT LENGTH = 0 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Gets the button 'OFF state' icon justification information. The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1006 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 6 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = TEXT LENGTH = 0 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
?MUT Returned in Custom event Value1=button state(0=off, 1=on) Get the mute value. ?PIF Returned in Custom event. Text=<Filesystem Info>,<RAM Info>,<Panel Start Time> Get the panel file system, RAM, and panel start time information. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1009 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 9 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = #5088F2AE TEXT LENGTH = 9 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1001 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 14 VALUE3 = 1 TEXT = This is a test TEXT LENGTH = 14 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string '12345'. AKEYR Remove keyboard or keypad that was displayed using 'AKEYB', 'AKEYP', 'PKEYP', @AKB, @AKP, @PKP, @EKP, or @TKP commands. Remove the Syntax: Keyboard/ Keypad. "'AKEYR'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'AKEYR'" Removes the Keyboard/Keypad. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= 1 - 50 ASCII characters. prompt text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@EKP-33333333;Enter Password'" Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string '33333333' with prompt text 'Enter Password'. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Forces the panel into screen saver mode. @SOU Syntax: Play a sound file. "'@SOU-<sound name>'" Variables: sound name = Name of the sound file. Supported sound file formats are: WAV & MP3. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@SOU-Music.wav'" Plays the 'Music.wav' file. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Example: keyboard. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@VKB'" Pops-up the virtual keyboard. WAKE Syntax: Force the panel "'WAKE'" out of screen Example: saver mode. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'WAKE'" Forces the panel out of the screen saver mode. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
ASCII character set. to the G4 application. Syntax: "'^VKS-<string>'" Variable: string = Only 1 string per command/only one stroke per command. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^VKS-'8" Sends out the keystroke 'backspace' to the G4 application. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
($9A) Print Screen ($9B) SYSRQ ($9C) ($9D) Windows ($9E) Menu ($9F) Up Arrow ($A0) Down Arrow ($A1) Left Arrow ($A2) Right Arrow ($C0) CTRL key up ($C1) ALT key up ($C2) Shift key up MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Sets the page flip password on Password Level 1 to 'Main'. ^VOL Syntax: "'^VOL-<volume level>'" Set the panel volume. Variable: volume level = 0 - 100. 100 is maximum volume setting. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^VOL-50'" Set the panel volume to 50. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Note that the %%5F in the file path is actually encoded as %5F. ^RFR Syntax: Force a refresh for "'^RFR-<resource name>'" a given resource. Variable: resource name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^RFR-Sports_Image'" Forces a refresh on ’Sports_Image’. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The number of seconds between refreshes in which the ’%R <refresh 1-65535>’ resource is downloaded again. Refreshing a resource causes the button displaying that resource to refresh also. The default value is 0 (only download the resource once). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Y resolution of current panel mode/file Current state Address code Address port Channel code Channel port Level code Level port X Resolution of Current button Y Resolution of Current button Name of Button For instance, http://www.amx.com/img.asp?device=$DV would become http://www.amx.com/img.asp?device=10001. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= The name associated with the caller number. connection id = The identifying number of the connection. timestamp = The current time in MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS format. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-INCOMING, 2125551000, AMX, 07/22/08 12:00:00, 1'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The following table lists and describes SIP commands that are sent to the touch panel to manage calls. SIP Commands ^PHN-ANSWER Syntax: "'^PHN-ANSWER, <connection id>'" Answers the call. Variable: connection id = The identifying number of the connection Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-ANSWER, 1'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Enables or disables the privacy feature on the phone (do not disturb). Syntax: Enables or disables the "’^PHN-PRIVACY, <state>’" privacy feature of Variable: the phone. state = 0 (Disable) or 1 (Enable) Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-PRIVACY, 1'" Enables the privacy feature. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
= The port for the proxy server proxy server. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP-PORT, 5060’" ^PHN-SETUP- Syntax: PROXYADDR "’^PHN-SETUP-PROXYADDR, <IP>’" Sets the IP Variable: address for the IP = The IP address for the proxy server proxy server. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP-PROXYADDR, 192.168.223.111’" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
STUN server. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP-STUNADDR, 192.168.223.111’" ^PHN-SETUP- Syntax: USERNAME "’^PHN-SETUP-USERNAME, <username>’" Sets the user Variable: name for username = The user name (usually the phone extension) authentication Example: with the proxy SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP-USERNAME, 6003’" server. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Modero panels are factory setup with specific demo touch panel pages. The first splash screen that appears indicates the panel is receiving power, beginning to load firmware, and preparing to display the default touch panel pages. When the panel is ready, the AMX Splash Screen is replaced by the Initial Panel Page (FIG. 87). AMX Splash Screen...
Exit this Calibration Test page by pressing the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page. If Calibration Is Not Working Cycling power to the panel should provide a baseline calibration for the particular touch panel. Re-calibrate the panel. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Example Format Display $A out of $R 32 out of 100 $A of 0 - $R 32 of 0 - 100 $V of $L - $H 532 of 500 - 600 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
- Sets the input mask for the specified addresses. (see the ^BIM section on page 111). • ^BMF subcommand - sets the input mask of a text area (see the ^BMF section on page 113). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
"12" in the previous logical field. If the overflow field already contains a value, the new value will be inserted to the right of the current characters and the overflow field will be MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
URL indicates that the protocol in use is http (HyperText Transport Protocol) and that the information resides on a host machine named www.amx.com. The image on that host machine is given an assignment (by the program) name of company-info-home.asp (Active Server Page).
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X Resolution of current panel mode/file Y Resolution of current panel mode/file X Resolution of current button Y Resolution of current button Name of button Current state Address Code Address Port Channel Code Channel Port Level Code Level Port MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Although the calculations required to encrypt data with WEP can impact the performance of your wireless network, this impact is generally only seen when running benchmarks, and is not large enough to be noticeable in the course of normal network usage. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
The certificate authority (CA) is a trusted external third party which "signs" or validates the certificate. When a certificate has been signed, it gains some cryptographic properties. AMX supports the following security certificates within three different formats: ...
With the RC4 released to the general public, the IEEE implemented the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) as the cipher engine for 802.11i, which the Wi-Fi Alliance has branded as WPA2 (FIG. 92). FIG. 92 WPA2 Overview MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
Toggle the blue Type field in the Master Connection section until the choice cycles to USB. ALL fields are then greyed out and read-only. However, they still display any previous network information. Press the Back button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
From the Start menu in Windows XP, open the Network Connections dialog (Start > Settings > Network Connections > Local Area Connection). Look for the Local Area Connection reading Local Area Connection, AMX USB Device Link and double-click on it to open the Local Status.
Appendix B - Wireless Technology Uploading a Certificate File Install the latest AMX USB LAN LINK driver onto your computer by installing the latest versions of either TPDesign4 or NetLinx Studio2. This USB driver prepares your computer for proper communication with the panel.
To keep the battery from being damaged from operating at too low a level, the firmware places it into a protected state. The panel must have the latest firmware. If it doesn’t, the firmware can be found at www.amx.com Dealers/Tech Center >...
Enter a Device Number value for the panel into the Device Number Keypad. The default is 10001 and the range is from 1 - 32000. Panel Behaves Strangely After Downloading A Panel File Or Firmware Symptom: After downloading a panel file or firmware to a G4 device, the panel behaves strangely. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
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Compact Flash. Panel will not boot, or gets stuck on "AMX" splash screen. Other problems also started after downloading to a new panel or a panel with a TPD4 file that takes up a considerable amount of the available Compact Flash.
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