AMX NXA-AVB/RGB Quick Start Manual

For more detailed installation, firmware upgrade, and operating instructions, refer to
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the VG-Series Modero Touch Panels instruction manual available on-line at
www.amx.com.
Note: When working with firmware, it is important to note that version 1.xx of
firmware should only be loaded onto box's using 1.xx series firmware. The version
2.xx firmware should only be loaded onto box's running 2.xx series firmware.
To confirm the box's current firmware version, you can either navigate to the BOB
Version field on the RGB Adjustment page or launch NetLinx
Online Tree tab.
Modero-VG touch panel firmware 2.60.27 or higher is required to download v2.xx
firmware into the break out box.
Overview
The NXA-AVB/RGB Ethernet/RGB Breakout Box (FG2254-11) allows any of AMX's
VG-Series Modero Touch Panels to accept and display both RGB or HDTV
Component signals directly from an external source. Through this single
connection point, the 12", 15", and 17" VG-Series Modero panels experience
comprehensive connectivity for audio/video distribution, power, Ethernet
connectivity, and RGB. FIG. 1 shows the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box.
Rear view
FIG. 1 NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box (front and rear views)
The NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box is available either separately or as part of AMX's
exclusive RGB Kit (NXA-RGBKIT). This Box (combined with the panel's internal
NXA-RGB interface card) allows the Modero to accept and display high-bandwidth
and high-quality RGB and HDTV Component video signals. The NXA-AVB/RGB
stands out amongst all previous AMX Breakout Boxes in that it is firmware
upgradeable, feeds high quality video signals via RJ-45 cables, and provides
keyboard and mouse pass-through functionality via the rear USB connector.

Specifications

NXA-AVB/RGB Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • 1.52" x 5.54" x 4.93" (3.86 cm x 14.07 cm x 12.52 cm)
• Width when attached to mounting ears: 6.65" (16.86 cm)
Power • 240 mA
• Power to panel routed through NXA-AVB using a 12 VDC power supply
Consumption:
Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and EN60950
Features: • Accepts either Composite or S-Video inputs (V or VG-Series panels)
• Accepts RGB or Component inputs
• Integrates USB Type-B connector for keyboard and mouse
communication from the panel through to the PC
• Accepts 6-wire stereo audio with 4-wire microphone output
• Provides video/audio distribution to the video-capable panels over
CAT5 cable up to 200 ft. (60.9 m)
• Provides audio distribution to audio-capable touch panels over a CAT5
cable up to 200 ft. (60.9m)
• Routes RGB and computer control pass-thru signals to/from a Modero
panel up to 200 ft. (60.9 m). A standard CAT5 cable can be used for
this connection with short cable runs under 50 feet (15.24 m). For
cable runs over 50 feet (15.24 m), AMX recommends using the Belden
Brilliance VideoTwist 7987. This Belden cable is not CAT5 compliant,
but is designed to control skew between the red, green, and blue video
signals. Therefore, for longer cable runs, the video quality will be much
higher using the Belden VideoTwist 7987 cable versus standard CAT5
(or other Ethernet compliant cables).
Availability: • This unit is included both with VG-Series panels using RGB Kits and as
part of the NXA-RGBKIT upgrade kit.
Front Components: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for power to the touch panel
• Green LED provides an indication of both power and activity
• RJ-45 connector provides Ethernet signals to the touch panel
• RJ-45 connector provides differential audio/video signals between the
touch panel and the box. This connector routes Composite video,
Stereo (left/right) audio, and microphone audio.
• RJ-45 connector provides RGB/Component video signals (being routed
from the rear RGB/Component input ports) and touch control
information to the RJ-45 RGB connector on the NXA-RGB card
(internally installed in the panel). This connector routes VGA and
Component video signals.
Rear Components: • 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for out-bound audio (from
microphone)
• 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for in-bound (L/R channel) audio
• HD-15 D-Sub RGB/VGA/Component connector used to route an RGB
(computer) or Component (DVD/HDTV) signal to a target Modero
panel (using the internal NXA-RGB card).
• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector for in-bound power (from a
12 VDC power supply)
• RJ-45 connector for Ethernet input from the control system
NXA-AVB/RGB
NXA-AVB/RGB Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Components
(cont.):
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Studio and open the
Included
Accessories:
Other AMX
Equipment:
NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box
FIG. 2 shows the front and rear connectors on the breakout box.
RGB In
Front view
USB
Power
Ethernet
Composite/
S-Video Luma
FIG. 2 Connector layouts on the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box
Note: The breakout box unit can be mounted onto either a flat surface or into an
equipment rack (by removing the front screws and attaching it to an AC-RK).
Note: The power supply being used on the NXA-AVB/RGB is dependant on the
power requirements of the target touch panel.
Connections and Wiring
A 12 VDC power supply can indirectly provide power to a Modero panel by routing
power through the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box. FIG. 3 shows a sample wiring
configuration using both an indirect or direct power connection for a VG-Series
Modero panel.
12 VDC power
supply
Indirect
Connect
supplied via
Breakout Box
12 VDC power
supply
Direct
Connect
FIG. 3
Sample wiring configuration using the NXA-AVB/RGB Breakout Box
Note: AMX recommends using the above power connection examples when
connecting the breakout box to your touch panel. If you want to attempt another
configuration or if you want to use two power supplies, be sure to avoid any
potential ground loops that may occur in your connection configuration. Ground
loops can cause display errors with your touch panel.
Quick Start Guide
Ethernet/RGB Breakout Box
• Type-B USB device port input connector for pass-thru computer
control (by connecting an external keyboard or mouse device for use
with different PC applications). The touch signals are routed from the
touch panel via the front RGB RJ-45 connector. Touch information is
sent to and from the panel via this two-way connector.
• BNC connector (female) for Composite or Chroma (COMP/Y).
Composite NTSC, PAL and SECAM video is provided via connector.
• BNC connector (female) for luminance (C).
• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (41-5047)
• 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (41-5063)
• Rack Mount Kit (KA2250-40) with mounting bracket (62-2254-02)
• Two 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connectors (41-5025)
• AC-RK Equipment Rack Kit (FG575)
• NXA-MTC/RGB Combo TableTop cable (CA2250-70)
• NXA-RGBCBL, 15-pin to 5X BNC RGB Breakout cable (FG2250-80)
• PSN6.5 power supply (FG423-41)
Audio
Mic Out
In
S-Video
Chroma
(front)
(rear)
(to internal
NXA-RGB card)
Audio In
(6-pin)
Ethernet
(RJ-45)
Video In
(BNC)
NXA-AVB/RGB
Breakout Box
Power
Ethernet
(CAT5)
or
VG-Series and Video-capable
Touch Panels
Audio/Video
(to panel)
Ethernet
(to panel)
RGB
Power (to panel)
Mic Out
Line Level out
(4-pin)
(to amplifier
or VOL card)
USB
(pass-thru)
RGB In (HD-15)
(rear)
(front)
RGB (RGB and touch
Audio/Video
control) (CAT5)
(CAT5)