AMX NXA-USBCC Quick Start Manual

Introduction
AMX Modero Touch Panels, TPI/4 Touch Monitors and TPDesign4 software
include Computer Control, an innovative G4 features exclusively from AMX.
Connect any laptop computer to the control network, plug in the NXA-USBCC
AMX Computer Control USB stick (FG070-602) into the laptop, and experience
complete access to your PC directly on the Touch Panel.
FIG. 1
NXA-USBCC - G4 Computer Control
The NXA-USBCC contains everything that you need to implement Computer
Control functionality including:
• The amxCC server application
• The configCC configuration utility
• NetLinx cc-GuestPC Code Module
• Sample Code and Programming/Configuration Pages
• RoHS compliant
Specifications
NXA-USBCC (FG070-602) Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • 0.32" x 0.87" x 2.87" (8.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 73.0
® • Windows XP and Windows 2000
Recommended Windows
• 1 GHz (or higher) Pentium
Operating Requirements:
• USB Port
• 256 MB of RAM
Note: Other configurations may experience some
performance impact while remote clients are con-
nected.
• MAC OS 10.2 (or greater) operating system
©
Recommended Macintosh
• G4 machine or higher
Operating Requirements:
• 256 MB of RAM
Features:
Port Compatibility • USB 1.1 / 2.0
Read/write speed • 1000 Kb/sec and 900 Kb/sec
LED • Blue LED indicates the drive connection status
Operating /Storage • Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C
Environments:
• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH
• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH
Included Accessories • Lanyard (neck strap)
• 64 MB USB stick
• USB extension cable
• Quick Start Guide (93-070-602)
Note: G4 Computer Control has been modified to address security issues
identified in conjunction with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the placement of
the application within the Windows Startup group.
• This modification includes a new command line argument in the form of /
wait=X, where X refers to a number of seconds (valid range = 5 to 120)
used to delay the G4 Computer Control application's startup. An argument
outside of this range will default the wait to 20 seconds.
• This modification must be used to ensure proper application startup when
placed within the Windows Startup group.
The addition of this argument to the G4 Computer Control shortcut (FIG. 2)
(found within the Startup group) delays the execution of the application for the
specified amount of time, ensuring that G4CC is capable of sending it's
initialization to known Masters after Windows XP has completed its startup
procedures after which communication is then allowed.
mm)
®
processor
(104° F)
(140° F)
NXA-USBCC
G4 Computer Control (MAC/PC)
FIG. 2
amxCC shortcut dialog (showing new command line argument)
FIG. 3
G4 Computer Control Configuration
Installing Computer Control
Step 1: Update AMX Hardware and Software
• Using NetLinx Studio v2.2 (or higher), transfer the most current product
firmware to your Touch Panels and NetLinx Masters. Visit www.amx.com
for the latest firmware files.
• Use the WebUpdate feature integrated in the TPDesign4 and NetLinx
Studio software to update the applications if necessary. Alternatively, you
could navigate to www.amx.com and download the latest versions of the
programs.
Step 2: Develop a TPD4 project with G4CC Support
1. Launch TPDesign4 and open an existing project, or create a new one.
Refer to the online help for instructions on using TPDesign4.
2. Create or open a panel page and draw a button that covers most or all of
that panel page.
3. In the General tab of the Button Properties window, set the button's Type to
Computer Control.
4. Either leave this field blank (preferred) or enter the IP Address of the
Netlinx master in the Remote Host field.
Quick Start Guide
Command Line
Argument
This example
shows a delay
of 12 seconds
before the G4CC
application
launches
This
modification
is intended for
Windows XP SP2
users only