AMX Modero ViewPoint MVP-7500 Operation/Reference Manual
AMX Modero ViewPoint MVP-7500 Operation/Reference Manual

AMX Modero ViewPoint MVP-7500 Operation/Reference Manual

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Operation/Reference Guide
MVP-7500/8400
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MVP-7500/8400 Modero
ViewPoint
Wireless Touch Panels
MVP-BP Power Pack
NXA-CFSP Compact Flash Card
To u ch P a n e l s & A c c e ss or i e s
L as t R e vi s ed: 1 0 /1 /20 0 8

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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide MVP-7500/8400 ® ® MVP-7500/8400 Modero ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels MVP-BP Power Pack NXA-CFSP Compact Flash Card To u ch P a n e l s & A c c e ss or i e s L as t R e vi s ed: 1 0 /1 /20 0 8...
  • Page 2 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. AMX is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configuring a Wireless Network Access ... 21 Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings ... 21 Wireless communication using a DHCP Address ... 21 Wireless communication using a Static IP Address... 22 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 WAV files - Supported sample rates... 58 Batteries Page ... 59 Protected Setup Pages ... 61 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons... 62 G4 Web Control Page ... 63 Password Setup Page... 64 Calibration Page... 65 Wireless Settings Page ... 66 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 7 Testing your Calibration ... 142 If Calibration Is Not Working ... 143 Appendix A: Text Formatting ...145 Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks... 145 Text Area Input Masking... 146 Input mask character types ... 146 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Table of Contents...
  • Page 8 NetLinx Studio Only Detects One Of My Connected Masters... 164 Can’t Connect To a NetLinx Master ... 164 Only One Modero Panel In My System Shows Up ... 165 Panel Behaves Strangely After Downloading A Panel File Or Firmware ... 165 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 9: Mvp Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

    Panels Overview The MVP-7500 (7.5") and MVP-8400 (8.4") Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels (FIG. 1) are 802.11-based wireless handheld G4 touch panels, pre-installed with an 802.11 Wi-Fi Interface Card to communicate with a NetLinx Master via a standard 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 10: Mvp Specifications

    MVP Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels 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.
  • Page 11 Provides 802.11 (CF Type I) wireless connectivity between the panel and a Wireless Access Point (such as the NXA-WAP200G). Transmit IR over 20 feet (6.10 m). Emits a Piezo electric tone (MVP-7500 only). Two speakers for stereo output (MVP-8400 only). For use with the intercom feature (MVP-8400 only).
  • Page 12 • Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE • 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) •...
  • Page 13: Mvp-Bp Power Pack

    Overview 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...
  • Page 14 4. 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. Battery Compartment Cover Alignment Guide hole openings Traction Grooves Battery slot 2 Battery slot 1 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Battery Removal Straps...
  • Page 15: Nxa-Cfsp Compact Flash

    3. 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. 4. Remove the trim from the top rim of the circuit board (FIG. 5). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels NXA-CFSP Compact Flash (FG2116-39)
  • Page 16: Removing The Installed Card

    1. 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). Battery Compartment cover Panel MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Housing screws Bottom rim of outer housing...
  • Page 17 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 Card removal grooves On-board Compact Flash connector (with pins)
  • Page 18 NXA-CFSP Compact Flash MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 19: Wireless Interface Cards

    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...
  • Page 20: Nxa-Wc80211Gcf 802.11G Wireless Interface Card

    • In R&TTE countries, such as France, the 802.11g frequency band is restricted to 2454 - 2483.5 MHz (2.4 - 2.4835 GHz) and a max power output of 100 mW EIRP outdoor. • FCC (United States) • IC (Canada) • CE (Europe) • TELEC (Japan) PIFA antenna MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    MVP panels require the use of a cardboard cutout (Mounting Template) to properly position the metal antenna plate onto the inner surface of the unit’s rear plastic housing. The procedures for upgrading a CF card on an MVP is identical for both MVP-7500 and MVP-8400 panels. Specifications...
  • Page 22 • 802.11b communication: 12 +-1 dBm (1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps) • 802.11g communication: 12 +-1 dBm (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps) • EAP-FAST • EAP-LEAP • EAP-PEAP • EAP-TLS • EAP-TTLS • WEP 64 & 128 • WPA-PSK MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 23: Installing The 802.11G Card And Antenna

    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.
  • Page 24: Installing The Nxa-Wc80211Gcf

    -shaped opening on the left of the cutout and make sure the antenna wire is located along the left side of the cutout (FIG. 4). FIG. 11 Adhering the antenna plate to the MVP outer housing Mounting Template clean this area Wireless Card Slot MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Inner supports...
  • Page 25: Closing And Securing The Mvp Enclosure

    6. Use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to insert and re-secure the two housing screws removed in Step 1. 7. Insert any available batteries back into the battery compartment. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels 4 Outer housing latch attachment locations Wireless Interface Cards -shaped opening.
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27: Configuring Communications

    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 1.
  • Page 28: Setting The Panel's Device Number

    Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 151. 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 151.
  • Page 29: Configuring A Wireless Network Access

    5. Do not alter any of these remaining greyed-out fields in the IP Settings section. Once the panel is rebooted, these values are obtained by the unit and displayed in the DNS fields after power-up. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Configuring Communications...
  • Page 30: Wireless Communication Using A Static Ip Address

    Security Type (if detectable - such as WEP, OPEN and UNKNOWN) - security protocol enabled on the WAP Signal Strength - None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent MAC Address - Unique identification of the transmitting Access Point MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 31 If the panel detects more than 10 WAPs, the Up/Down arrows at the far right side of the page become active (blue) and allow the user to scroll through the list of entries. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Configuring Communications...
  • Page 32: Step 2: Configure The Card's Wireless Security Settings

    Technology section on page 151 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 31. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 33: Configuring The Modero's Wireless Card For Unsecured Access To A Wap200G

    (Clear Text) 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 Configuring Communications Wireless...
  • Page 34: Required Information

    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.
  • Page 35: Configuring The Modero's Wireless Card For Secured Access To A Wap200G

    4. Write 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 Configuring Communications Select a target...
  • Page 36: Manually Set Ssid

    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.
  • Page 37 8. Within this on-screen WEP Passphrase keyboard (FIG. 23), enter a character string or word (such as AMXPanel) and press Done when you have finished. FIG. 23 WEP Passphrase Keyboard MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Configuring Communications...
  • Page 38 Wireless Access Point. If there is no signal or no IP Address displayed; configuration of your network could be required. Refer to the NXA-WAP200G Instruction Manual for more detailed setup and configuration procedures. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 39: Configuring Multiple Wireless Moderos To Communicate To A Target Wap200G

    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. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 40: Prepare Your Pc For Usb Communication With The Panel

    Configuring Communications The AMX USBLAN driver is included with both NetLinx Studio2 and TPDesign4, and can also be downloaded as a stand-alone application from www.amx.com. Prepare your PC for USB communication with the panel If you haven’t already done so, download and install the latest versions of NetLinx Studio2 and TPDesign4 (from www.amx.com), and restart your PC.
  • Page 41: Configure A Virtual Netlinx Master Using Netlinx Studio

    It also indicates that the AMX USBLAN driver does not contain a Microsoft signature. FIG. 27 USB driver installation popup window 8. Click Yes to proceed with the driver installation. Once the installation is complete, the panel and PC are ready to communicate via USB.
  • Page 42 PC (Virtual Master). If the System Connection icon does not turn green, check the USP connection and communication settings and refresh the system. IP Address of computer (not needed as this is a direct USB connection) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 43: Ethernet

    1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate with the Wireless Access Point and verify the signal strength quality bargraph is On. 2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).
  • Page 44 14. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 30). IP Addresses of computer (also obtained by using the Start > Run > cmd command) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 45 By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls this value directly from the communicating target 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.
  • Page 46: Using G4 Web Control To Interact With A G4 Panel

    Refer to the G4 Web Control Page section on page 63 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.
  • Page 47 19. 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 Configuring Communications...
  • Page 48: Using Your Netlinx Master To Control The G4 Panel

    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. 4. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections window.
  • Page 49 9. If a WebControl password was setup on the G4 WebControl page, a G4 Authentication Session password dialog box appears on the screen within the secondary browser window. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Configuring Communications IP Address of touch panel...
  • Page 50 A small circle appears within the on-screen 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...
  • Page 51: Upgrading Mvp Firmware

    Upgrading MVP Firmware Except for the MVP-KS (Kickstand for MVP Panels), all MVP panels and their accessories have on- board firmware which is upgradeable through the use of the latest NetLinx Studio. The MVP acts as a bridge between the NetLinx Studio program and the installed docking station. Studio can download firmware to the target docking station by using the connected MVP to pass-along the Kit file to the docking station.
  • Page 52: Upgrading The Modero Firmware Via The Usb Port

    8. Navigate back to the System Settings page. Step 2: Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port 1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).
  • Page 53: Step 3: Confirm And Upgrade The Firmware Via The Usb Port

    FIG. 36 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master 6. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 36). 7. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1). 8.
  • Page 54 The panel-specific firmware is shown on the right of the listed panel. Download the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then save the Kit file to your computer. Note that each kit file is intended for download to its corresponding panel.
  • Page 55: Upgrading The Docking Station Firmware Via Usb

    10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update process is complete. The reboot of the panel can take up 30 seconds after the firmware process has finished. 11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the dialog (B in FIG.
  • Page 56: Step 2: Upgrade The Docking Station Firmware Via Usb

    OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. The default Modero panel value is 10001. 5. 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.
  • Page 57 FIG. 41 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing docking station firmware update via USB) Firmware upgrades can not be done directly to the docking station but must be routed through the MVP panel. 10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update process is complete.
  • Page 58 Upgrading MVP Firmware Although firmware upgrades can be done over wireless Ethernet; it is recommended that firmware 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.
  • Page 59: 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.
  • Page 60 Timeout: Panel Brightness: (MVP-8400 only) LCD Control: (MVP-7500 only) Displays whether the panel is communicating externally as well as the encryption status of the Master, the connection type (Ethernet or USB), and what System the panel is connected to. • Until a connection is established, the message displayed is: “Attempting via...”.
  • Page 61: Navigation Buttons

    Press to access the Time Adjustment page where you can alter the time and date settings on the Master. Press to access the Audio Adjustments page (on the MVP-7500) or the Volume page (on the MVP-8400) where you can adjust audio parameters on the panel.
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63: Panel Information Page

    Displays the type and version of the Setup pages being used by the panel. Displays the screen width (in pixels). • MVP-7500 = 640 • MVP-8400 = 800 Displays the screen height (in pixels). • MVP-7500 = 480 pixels. • MVP-8400 = 600 pixels. Setup Pages...
  • Page 64: Time & Date Setup Page

    Setup Pages Panel Information Page (Cont.) Screen Refresh Rate: Screen Rotation: Power Up Pages: Start Up String: Wake Up String: Sleep String: File System: RAM: Time & Date Setup Page The options on the Time & Date Setup page (FIG. 47) allow you to set and adjust time and date information on the NetLinx Master.
  • Page 65: Audio Adjustments/Volume Page

    Date Display fields: Set Date/Time: Audio Adjustments/Volume Page The MVP-7500 and MVP-8400 have different audio features, as reflected in their audio settings pages (FIG. 48): The MVP-7500 provides an Audio Adjustments page with options that allow you to set Default Panel Sounds.
  • Page 66: Wav Files - Supported Sample Rates

    Setup Pages Volume Page (Cont.) Master Volume: Default Panel Sounds: Internal Sound Level: Intercom Mic Level: Intercom Sound Level: WAV files - Supported sample rates The following sample rates for WAV files are supported by MVP-8400 panels: Supported WAV Sample Rates •...
  • Page 67: Batteries Page

    Batteries Page The options on this page allow you to set power warning preferences, monitor battery status information, and adjust the display times for battery warnings. This page is populated with information from MVP- BP batteries in the panel, as well as batteries in a connected MVP-TDS/WDS docking station (FIG. 49). FIG.
  • Page 68 Setup Pages Batteries Page (Cont.) Very Low Battery Warning: The UP/DN buttons adjust the time value (in minutes) available on the battery Battery Status: before the panel displays a very low battery warning (indicating near-term panel shutdown). • Range = 3 - 15, default = 5 min. •...
  • Page 69: Protected Setup Pages

    Protected Setup Pages The Protected Setup page (FIG. 50) provides secured access to advanced panel configuration options, including communication and security settings. Enter the factory default password (1988) into the password keypad to access this page. FIG. 50 Protected Setup page showing default values Features on the Protected Setup page include: Protected Setup Page Navigation Buttons:...
  • Page 70: Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

    Protected Setup Navigation Buttons • 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.
  • Page 71: G4 Web Control Page

    G4 Web Control Page 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 this page allow you to enable/disable G4 Web Control functionality(FIG. 53). FIG.
  • Page 72: Password Setup Page

    Setup Pages G4 Web Control Page G4 Web Control Timeout: Refer to the Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel section on page 38 for instructions on using the G4 Web Control page with the web-based NetLinx Security application.
  • Page 73: Calibration Page

    Password Setup Page (Cont.) User Access: Calibration Page This page (FIG. 55) allows you to calibrate the touch panel for accurate button selection. FIG. 55 Calibration page Press and hold the two lower button on both sides of the display for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page (see FIG.
  • Page 74: Wireless Settings Page

    Setup Pages Wireless Settings Page Use the options on the Wireless Settings page (FIG. 56) to configure communication settings for the wireless CF card (802.11b/g), and read the device number assigned to the panel. FIG. 56 Wireless Settings page (reads from and assigns values to the WAP) Features on this page include: Wireless Settings Page Back:...
  • Page 75 • Refer to the EAP-PEAP Settings section on page 78 for further details. • For information on uploading a certificate file, refer to the AMX Certificate Upload Utility section on page 157.
  • Page 76 (panel) before allowing it access to the network. • Refer to the EAP-TTLS Settings section on page 80 for further details. • For information on uploading a certificate file, refer to the AMX Certificate Upload Utility section on page 157.
  • Page 77: Wireless Security Page

    Wireless Security Page The options on the Wireless Security page allow you to select from the wireless security methods supported by the NXA-WC80211GCF Wi-Fi card. These security methods incorporate WPA, WPA2, and EAP technology (some of which require the upload of unique certificate files to a target panel). Refer to the Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 151 for more further information.
  • Page 78: Open (Clear Text) Settings

    • 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.
  • Page 79: Static Wep Settings

    • 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.
  • Page 80 • 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 pan- els.
  • Page 81: Wpa-Psk Settings

    Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Network Access section on page 21 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. WPA-PSK Settings Press the Static WEP button to opens the Static WEP Settings dialog (FIG.
  • Page 82: Eap-Leap Settings

    • 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.
  • Page 83 This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typ- ically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the network password string specified...
  • Page 84: Eap-Fast Settings

    Setup Pages FIG. 61 EAP-LEAP sample Cisco System Security page Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 155 for further details on these security options. Refer to FIG. 61 for an example of what a typical EAP-LEAP system configuration page would like.
  • Page 85 This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typ- ically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. 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 repre- sent a real user.
  • Page 86: Eap-Peap Settings

    Setup Pages EAP-FAST Settings (Cont.) PAC File Location: Save/Cancel: Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 155 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.
  • Page 87 This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typ- ically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the network password string specified...
  • Page 88: Eap-Ttls Settings

    • Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network. • NXA-WAP200Gs use AMX as their default SSID. • With EAP security, the SSID of the WAP must be entered. If it is left blank, the panel will try to connect to the first access point detected that supports EAP.
  • Page 89 This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typ- ically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. 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 repre- sent a real user.
  • Page 90: Eap-Tls Settings

    This works in tandem with the Password string which is similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation. Typ- ically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com. MVP Modero ViewPoint Touch Panels...
  • Page 91: Client Certificate Configuration

    EAP-TLS Settings (Cont.) Certificate Authority: Client Certificate: Private Key: Private Key password: Save/Cancel: Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 155 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.
  • Page 92 Setup Pages AMX supports the following security certificates PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail) DER (Distinguished Encoding Rules) PKCS12 (Public Key Cryptography Standard #12) PKCS12 files are frequently generated by Microsoft certificate applications. Otherwise, PEM is more common. Certificate files frequently use 5 file extensions. It can be confusing because there is not a one to one correspondence.
  • Page 93: System Settings Page

    System Settings Page The System Settings page (FIG. 66) displays sets the NetLinx Master’s communication settings. FIG. 66 System Settings page The elements of this page include: System Settings Page Elements Back: Connection Status icon: Master Connection: Type MVP Modero ViewPoint Touch Panels Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.
  • Page 94 Setup Pages Mode System Number Master IP/URL Master Port Number Username/Password Refer to the Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode section on page 31 for more detailed information on using the System Settings page. Cycles between the connection modes: URL, Listen, and Auto. (Ethernet Only - disabled when USB is selected) •...
  • Page 95: Eap Security & Server Certificates - Overview

    EAP Security & Server Certificates - Overview The following EAP types all support a server certificate: EAP-PEAP EAP-TTLS EAP-TLS All three of these certificate-using security methods are documented in the following sections. EAP Authentication goes a step beyond just encrypting data transfers, but also requires that a set of credentials be validated before the client (panel) is allowed to connect to the rest of the network (FIG.
  • Page 96 Setup Pages MVP Modero ViewPoint Touch Panels...
  • Page 97: Programming

    Variable: Example: Adds the popup page ’Popup1’ to the popup group ’Group1’. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'@APG-<popup page name>;<popup group name>'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.
  • Page 98 = Refers to the popup effect names being used. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHE-Popup1;Slide to Left'" "'@PHP-<popup page name>;<x coordinate>,<y coordinate>'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHP-Popup1;75,0'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 99 Example 2: Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page from one state to another (On/Off). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'@PHT-<popup page name>;<hide effect time>'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed hide effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second.
  • Page 100 = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPN-Popup1;Main'" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPN-Popup1'" "'@PPT-<popup page name>;<timeout>'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. timeout = Timeout duration in 1/10ths of a second. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPT-Popup1;30'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 101 Syntax: Variable: Example: Flips to page1. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'@PPX'" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPX'" "'@PSE-<popup page name>;<show effect name>'" popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed show effect name = Refers to the popup effect name being used.
  • Page 102 = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page. page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1; Main'" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 103: Programming Numbers

    Dark Lime Very Dark Lime Very Light Green Light Green Green Medium Green Dark Green Very Dark Green Very Light Mint Light Mint Mint Medium Mint Dark Mint Very Dark Mint MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Green Blue Programming...
  • Page 104 Very Light Magenta Light Magenta Magenta Medium Magenta 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 Green Blue MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 105: Font Styles And Id Numbers

    AMX Bold You must import fonts into a TPDesign4 project file. The font ID numbers are assigned by TPDesign4. These values are also listed in the Generate Programmer’s Report. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Green Size Font ID Font type...
  • Page 106: Border Styles And Programming Numbers

    Cursor Top Cursor Top with Hole Cursor Left Cursor Left with Hole Cursor Right Cursor Right with Hole Custom Frame Diamond 15 Diamond 25 Diamond 35 Diamond 45 Diamond 55 Diamond 65 Diamond 75 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 107 Menu Bottom Rounded 15 Menu Bottom Rounded 25 Menu Bottom Rounded 35 Menu Bottom Rounded 45 Menu Bottom Rounded 55 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Border styles Menu Bottom Rounded 65 Menu Bottom Rounded 75 Menu Bottom Rounded 85...
  • Page 108: Button Commands

    "'^ANI-<vt addr range>,<start state>,<end state>,<time>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. start state = Beginning of button state (0= current state). end state = End of button state. time = In 1/10 second intervals. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^ANI-500,1,25,100'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 109 Variable: Example: Appends Unicode text '00770062' to the button’s OFF state. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^APF-<vt addr range>,<page flip action>,<page name>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. page flip action = Stan[dardPage] - Flip to standard page...
  • Page 110 = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state). color value = Refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 95 for more information. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCT-500.504&510,1,12'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 111 Example: Sets the input mask to ten ’A’ characters, that are required, to either a letter or digit (entry is required). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^BDO-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<1-5><1-5><1-5><1- 5><1-5>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
  • Page 112 JT - Text alignment LN - Lines of video removed OP - Opacity SO - Button Sound TX - Text VI - Video slot ID WW - Word wrap on/off SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-425,1,1,500,1,BR'" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-425,1,1,500,1,%BR'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 113 Variables: sending embedded codes and data. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMC-150,1,1,315,1,%BR%FT%TX%BM%IC%CF%CT'" "'^BMF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<data>'" variable text address char array = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 114 ’%MK<input mask>’ = Set the input mask of a text area. ’%VL<0-1>’ = Log-On/Log-Off the computer control connection ’%VN<network name>’ = Set network connection name. ’%VP<password>’ = Set the network connection password. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BMF-500,1,%B10%CFRed%CB Blue %CTBlack%Ptest.png'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 115 Example: Clears the annotation of the TakeNote button with variable text 973. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^BMI-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<mask image>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 116 = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state). button opacity = 0 (invisible) - 255 (opaque). SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOP-500.504&510.515,1,200'" SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BOP-500.504&510.515,1,#C8'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 117 Sets the border by number (#10) to those buttons with the variable text range of 500-504 & 510-515. 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 98 for more information.
  • Page 118 = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state). sound name = (blank - sound cleared, not matched - button sound not changed). SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BSO-500,1&2,music.wav'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 119 Example: Sets the word wrap on for the button’s Off state. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^BVL-<vt addr range>,<connection>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. connection = 0 (Log-Off connection) and 1 (Log-On connection).
  • Page 120 ClearA[ll] - Clear all popup pages from all pages page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^DPF-409,Prev'" "'^ENA-<vt addr range>,<command value>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. command value = (0= disable, 1= enable) SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^ENA-500.504&510.515,0'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 121 For a bargraph 1 = Invert , 0 = Non Invert Example: Inverts the joystick axis origin to the bottom right corner. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^FON-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<font value>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
  • Page 122 = In 1/10th of a second intervals. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GRU-500,100'" "'^GSC-<vt addr range>,<color value>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. color value = Refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 95. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GSC-500,12'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 123 Variable: Example: Sets the port 10 IR channel 5 on time to 1 second and off time to 2 seconds. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^GSN-<vt addr range>,<bargraph slider name>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. bargraph slider name = See table below.
  • Page 124 = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state). new icon alignment = Value of 1 - 9 corresponds to the following locations: Zero can be used for an absolute position SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^JSI-500.504&510.515,1&2,1'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 125 Example: Hides buttons with variable text address range 500-504 & 510-515. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^JST-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<new text alignment>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 126 = 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. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^TXT-500.504&510.515,1&2,Test Only'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 127: Miscellaneous Mvp Strings Back To The Master

    Clear all users from the User Access Password list on the Password Setup page. Setup page. Refer to thePassword Setup Page section on page 104 for more information. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^UNI-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<unicode text>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
  • Page 128: Text Effects Names

    • Medium Drop Shadow 7 with outline • Hard Drop Shadow 7 with outline • Medium Drop Shadow 8 with outline • Hard Drop Shadow 8 with outline MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels • Hard Drop Shadow 1 • Hard Drop Shadow 2 •...
  • Page 129: Button Query Commands

    Send_String 0,"'ButtonGet Id=',ITOA(CUSTOM.ID),' Type=',ITOA(CUSTOM.TYPE)" Send_String 0,"'Flag Send_String 0,"'VALUE1 =',ITOA(CUSTOM.VALUE1)" Send_String 0,"'VALUE2 =',ITOA(CUSTOM.VALUE2)" Send_String 0,"'VALUE3 =',ITOA(CUSTOM.VALUE3)" Send_String 0,"'TEXT Send_String 0,"'TEXT LENGTH =',ITOA(LENGTH_STRING(CUSTOM.TEXT))" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels // Text // Bitmap // Icon // Text Justification // Bitmap Justification // Icon Justification...
  • Page 130 Text length - Color name length (should be 9) SEND COMMAND Panel,"'?BCB-529,1'" ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1011 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 9 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = #222222FF TEXT LENGTH = 9 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 131 Example: Gets the button 'OFF state' text color information. The result sent to Master would be: MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'?BCF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 132 Text - Blank Text length - Zero SEND COMMAND Panel,"'?BOP-529,1'" ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1015 Flag = 0 VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 200 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = TEXT LENGTH = 0 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 133 Example: Gets the button 'OFF state' word wrap flag status information. The result sent to the Master would be: MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'?BRD-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 134 Text - Blank Text length - Zero SEND COMMAND Panel,"'?ICO-529,1&2'" 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...
  • Page 135 Example: Gets the button 'OFF state' icon justification information. The result sent to the Master would be: MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'?JSB-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 136 Text length - Color name length (should be 9) SEND COMMAND Panel,"'?TEC-529,1'" 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...
  • Page 137 Example: Gets the button 'OFF state' text information. The result sent to the Master would be: MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'?TEF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 138: Panel Runtime Operations

    SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@AKB-Texas;Enter State'" "'AKEYB-<initial text>'" initial text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'AKEYB-This is a Test'" "'AKEYP-<number string>'" number string = 0 - 9999. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'AKEP-12345'" "'AKEYR'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'AKEYR'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 139 Syntax: Output a double beep. Example: Outputs a double beep. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'@AKP-<initial text>;<prompt text>'" initial text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. prompt text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@AKP-12345678;ENTER PASSWORD'" "'@AKR'"...
  • Page 140 "'@PKP-<initial text>;<prompt text>'" initial text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. prompt text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@PKP-1234567;ENTER PASSWORD'" "'SETUP'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'SETUP'" "'SHUTDOWN'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'SHUTDOWN'" "'SLEEP'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'SLEEP'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 141 Example: saver mode. Forces the panel out of the screen saver mode. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'@SOU-<sound name>'" sound name = Name of the sound file. Supported sound file formats are: WAV & MP3. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@SOU-Music.wav'"...
  • Page 142: Input Commands

    1 - 4 = Not used. 5 = Sends out data to the Master. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^KPS-5'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^KPS-0'" keyboard. "'^VKS-<string>'" string = Only 1 string per command/only one stroke per command. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^VKS-'8" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 143: Embedded Codes

    Embedded codes The following is a list of G4 compatible embedded codes: Embedded Codes Decimal numbers Hexidecimal values MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Virtual keystroke ($08) Backspace ($0D) Enter ($1B) ($80) CTRL key down ($81) ALT key down ($82)
  • Page 144: Panel Setup Commands

    = 1 - 4. page flip password = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^PWD-1,Main'" "'@RPP'" SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@RPP'" "'^VOL-<volume level>'" volume level = 0 - 100. 100 is maximum volume setting. SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^VOL-50'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 145: Dynamic Image Commands

    Example: Sets the refresh rate to 5 seconds for the given resource (’Sports_Image’). MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels "'^BBR-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<resource name>'" variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
  • Page 146 Example: Adds a new resource. The resource name is ’New Image’, %P (protocol) is an HTTP, %H (host name) is AMX.COM, %A (file path) is Lab/Test file, and %F (file name) is test.jpg. "'^RAF-<resource name>,<data>'" resource name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
  • Page 147: Intercom Commands

    ^ICE' Intercom end. This terminates an intercom call/connection. Intercom end. Syntax: Variables: Example: MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'^MODEL?'" None. SEND_COMMAND TP1,"'^MODEL?'" ^MODEL-MVP-8400i SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'^ICS-<IP>,<TX UDP port>,<RX UDP port>,<initial mode>'" IP = IP Address of panel to connect with on an Intercom call.
  • Page 148 Intercom modify start command and the audio data packet flow is started upon receipt of this command by command. the panel. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'^ICM-TALK'" Variables: None. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP1,"'^ICM-TALK'" MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 149: Panel Calibration

    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. 68).
  • Page 150: Testing Your Calibration

    Calibration successful is the second on-screen message that appears after the calibration process is completed On-screen crosshairs used for calibration of the touch device On-screen crosshairs is used to verify a proper calibration of the panel MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 151: If Calibration Is Not Working

    Panel Calibration 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...
  • Page 152 Panel Calibration MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 153: Appendix A: Text Formatting

    Format $A out of $R $A of 0 - $R $V of $L - $H MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Multi-State Bargraph Display the current percentage of the bargraph (derived from the Adjusted Level Value as it falls between the...
  • Page 154: Text Area Input Masking

    Any character or a space (entry optional) The number of the above characters used determines the length of the input masking box. Example: 0000 requires an entry, requires digits to be used, and allows only 4 characters to be entered/used. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 155: Input Mask Ranges

    For example, \A is displayed just as the letter A. To define one of the following characters as a literal character, precede that character with a back-slash. Text entry operation using Input Masks. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels - Sets the input mask for the specified addresses. (see the ^BIM section on...
  • Page 156: Input Mask Output Examples

    [0|255]{.} Any value from 0 to 255 [1|12]{:} Any value from 1 to 12 [0|59]{:} Any value from 0 to 59 [0|29]{:} Any value from 0 to 29 (999) 000-0000 (555) 555-5555 00000-9999 75082-4567 MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 157: Url Resources

    This 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).
  • Page 158 Appendix A: Text Formatting MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 159: Appendix B - Wireless Technology

    Only devices with common WEP settings will be able to communicate. Similarly, if one device has WEP enabled and another doesn't, they won't be able to talk to each other. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Appendix B - Wireless Technology...
  • Page 160: Terminology

    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: Typical certificate information can include the following items:...
  • Page 161 802.1x, TKIP and MIC. Within the WPA specifications the RC4 cipher engine was maintained from WEP. RC4 is widely used in SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to protect internet traffic. FIG. 72 WPA Overview MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Appendix B - Wireless Technology...
  • Page 162 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. 73 WPA2 Overview MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 163: Eap Authentication

    • Fixed Passwords • One-time passwords (tokens) EAP-FAST • Certificates • Fixed Passwords • One-time passwords (tokens) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Appendix B - Wireless Technology Authentication: Pros: • Certificate is based on a • Highest two-way authentication Security •...
  • Page 164: Eap Communication Overview

    RADIUS server). As an example, the WAP might switch the panel to a particular VLAN or install a set of firewall rules. 802.1x (EAP over Wireless) Authenticator (Wireless Access Point) MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels Authentication Server (RADIUS Server)
  • Page 165: Amx Certificate Upload Utility

    Step 1: Setup the Panel and PC for USB Communication 1. If you do not currently have the latest version of TPDesign4, navigate to www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Application Files > NetLinx Design Tools section of the website and locate the AMX USB Driver executable (AMX USBLAN Setup exe).
  • Page 166: Step 2: Confirm The Installation Of The Usb Driver On The Pc

    Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC The first time each AMX touch panel is connected to the PC it is detected as a new hardware device and the USBLAN driver becomes associated with it (panel specific). Each time thereafter the panel is "recognized"...
  • Page 167: How To Upload A Certificate File

    Confirm the new USB entry shows up in the list as: 10.XX.XX.1. How to Upload a Certificate File 1. 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 to properly communicate with a directly connected G4 touch panel (MVP/CV7/CV10).
  • Page 168 13. When you are ready to send the certificate file to the selected panels, click the Send button to initiate the upload. Once the Status field for each entry reads Done, your upload was successfully completed. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 169 Appendix B - Wireless Technology MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 170 Appendix B - Wireless Technology MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 171: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    To keep the batteries from being damaged (from operating at too low a level), the firmware places them into a protected state. The panel must have the latest firmware (if it doesn’t, the firmware can be found at amx.com, in the Dealers/Tech Center > Firmware Files.> Modero).
  • Page 172: Modero Panel Isn't Appearing In The Online Tree Tab

    When connecting to a NetLinx Master controller via TCP/IP, the program will first try to ping the controller before attempting a connection. Pinging a device is relatively fast and will determine if the device is off-line, or if the TCP/IP address that was entered was incorrect. MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 173: Only One Modero Panel In My System Shows Up

    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.
  • Page 174 Appendix C: Troubleshooting MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 175 Appendix C: Troubleshooting MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels...
  • Page 176 It’s Your World - Take Control™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com...

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