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AMX Modero NXD-500i Operation/Reference Manual

5" modero wall/flush mount touch panel with intercom
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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide NXD-500i ® 5" Modero Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom Touch Panels L a s t R e v i s e d : 7 /2 / 2 0 1 2...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Installing the NXD-500i within a Rough-In Box ............... 8 Installing the NXD-500i Into Drywall ................9 Installing the NXD-500i into a Flat Surface using #4 screws ......... 13 Installing an NXD-500i into a Rack Mount Kit (NXA-RK5) ..........15 Wiring Guidelines for the NXD-500i Panel.............. 16 Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ............
  • Page 6 G4 Web Control Settings Page ..................59 Other Settings ......................61 Cache Settings Page...................... 61 Setting the image cache....................63 Clearing the image cache ....................63 Checking image cache status ..................63 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 7 @PST ............................77 PAGE ............................77 PPOF ............................77 PPOG............................78 PPON ............................78 Programming Numbers for Colors, Fonts, and Borders.......... 79 RGB Triplets and Names For Basic 88 Colors ............... 79 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 8 ^BWW............................94 ^CPF ............................95 ^DPF............................95 ^ENA ............................95 ^FON ............................95 ^GDI ............................96 ^GIV............................96 ^GLH ............................96 ^GLL ............................96 ^GRD ............................96 ^GRU ............................97 ^GSC ............................97 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 9 @AKP............................111 @AKR ............................112 BEEP............................112 BRIT ............................112 @BRT ............................112 DBEEP ............................. 112 @EKP ............................112 PKEYP ............................. 113 @PKP ............................113 SETUP............................113 SLEEP ............................113 @SOU ............................113 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 10 $LP............................120 $BX ............................120 $BY ............................120 $BN............................120 Intercom Commands ..................... 121 ^MODEL? ..........................121 ^ICM ............................121 ^ICS- ............................121 ^ICE' ............................122 ^ICM-TALK ..........................122 ^ICM-LISTEN........................... 122 ^ICM-MICLEVEL........................122 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 11 Input mask character types ..................134 Input mask ranges ....................... 135 Input mask next field characters ................. 135 Input mask operations....................135 Input mask literals ....................... 135 Input mask output examples ..................136 URL Resources ...................... 136 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Special escape sequences ................... 137 Appendix B - Complex Script Support ............139 Overview ......................139 viii NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The NXD-500i 5" Modero Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom (FG2261-02) is a widescreen full- color mini-touch panel with full sound and intercom capability. This panel includes a built-in microphone, speakers, a mini-USB port for programming and audio output, and one NetLinx-programmable button.

  • Page 14: Nxd-500I Specifications

    NXD-500i Specifications Product Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • NXD-500i (with faceplate): 4.15" x 5.59" x 1.97" (10.50 cm x 14.20 cm x 5 cm) • CB-TP5i Rough-In/Wallbox (optional): 4.27" x 5.14" x 3.40" (10.86 cm x 13.06 cm x 8.64 cm) Power Requirements: •...
  • Page 15 (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), and whether to use half duplex or full duplex mode. Power is supplied through Power Over Ethernet (PoE) • NXD-500i panels communicate with the NetLinx Master using the ICSP protocol over Ethernet. • LEDs show communication activity, connections, speeds, and mode...

  • Page 16: Front Bezel Button

    Introduction Front Bezel Button The NXD-500i has only one button on the front of the device, in the center of the button trim ring. This button has several uses:  Press the button once to start a previously programmed function, or to turn off the display if not previously programmed.

  • Page 17: Installation

    The NXD-500i is contained within a clear outer housing known as the backbox (FIG. 3). This back box is removed when installing the device into a wall or into a Rough-In Box.

  • Page 18: Removing The Faceplate

    Faceplate assembly. Installing the NXD-500i Touch Panel The NXD-500i can be installed either directly into the (optional) CB-TP5i Rough-In Box or other solid surface environment, using solid surface screws or the included locking tabs as mounting options.

  • Page 19: Pre-Wall Installation Of The Rough-In Box

    Installation procedures and configurations can vary, depending on the installation environment. This section describes the installation procedures for the most common installation scenarios. In order to guarantee a stable installation of the NXD-500i, the distance between the CB-TP5i and the outer wall surface must be a minimum of .50 inches (1.27cm) and a maximum of .875 inches (2.22cm).

  • Page 20: Installing The Nxd-500I Within A Rough-In Box

    NXD-500i. Remove the Faceplate bezel (A in FIG. 5) from the main NXD-500i unit (B in FIG. 5) by gripping the faceplate from the top and lifting up and then pulling with gentle outward force.

  • Page 21: Installing The Nxd-500I Into Drywall

    Install the two Plastite screws attaching the NXD-500i to the back box (FIG. 5). Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly (A in FIG. 5) back onto the main NXD-500i unit (B in FIG. 5). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel.
  • Page 22 Too little drywall removed is always better than too much. Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 8) from the main NXD-500i device (B in FIG. 8) by gripping the faceplate and pulling up and then out with gentle outward force.
  • Page 23 Thread the incoming Ethernet and USB wiring from their terminal locations through the surface opening. Leave enough slack in the wiring to accommodate any re-positioning of the panel. Connect both connectors to their corresponding locations along the left side of the NXD-500i touch panel.
  • Page 24 Install the two Plastite screws attaching the NXD-500i to the back box (FIG. 5). Place the Faceplate/Trim Ring assembly (A in FIG. 8) back onto the main NXD-500i unit (B in FIG. 8). Make sure to align the Microphone, Light, and PIR Motion sensor locations to their respective openings on the front faceplate/bezel.

  • Page 25: Installing The Nxd-500I Into A Flat Surface Using #4 Screws

    Prepare the area by removing any screws or nails from the surface before beginning the cutout process. Cut out the surface for the NXD-500i Wall Mount unit using the dimensions shown in FIG. 9. FIG. 9 NXD-500i Wall Mount panel dimensions using #4 mounting screws NXD-500i 5"...
  • Page 26 Installation Remove the Faceplate/bezel (A in FIG. 10) from the main NXD-500i unit (B in FIG. 10) by gripping the faceplate and pulling up and out with gentle force. Thread the incoming Ethernet and USB wiring from their terminal sources through the surface opening.

  • Page 27: Installing An Nxd-500I Into A Rack Mount Kit (Nxa-Rk5)

    Secure the panel to the NXA-RK5 mount by first inserting and then tightening the three included #4-40 screws. Insert the NXA-RK5 (with the connected NXD-500i unit) into the equipment rack, making sure to align the screw holes along the sides on the NXA-RK5 with the holes in the equipment rack.

  • Page 28: Wiring Guidelines For The Nxd-500I Panel

    Installation Wiring Guidelines for the NXD-500i Panel The NXD-500i panel utilizes the Power over Ethernet protocol, where it draws power directly from its Ethernet connection. Because of this, the panel has no need for standard power inputs or outputs. Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring FIG.

  • Page 29: Nxd-500I Touch Panel Accessories

    Load Diagnostic LED  UNH IOL Test Report  Over Load Shutdown and Short Circuit Protection  Regulated Output With Low Ripple  Meets Safety Agency Requirements  Complies with EMI/RFI Regulations NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 30: Product Specifications

    CE Compliant Hold-up Time • @120VAC 10ms min. typ. • @240VAC 40ms min. typ. Approvals and • cULus: UL/CSA60950 Standards - Safety • TUV: EN60950 • CE: LVD, EMCD MTBF 100,000 Calculated Hours NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 31: Pin Connections

    Note: = Transformer FIG. 14 PoE Gigabit pin-out connections Each PoE Injector may be used for one device’s power needs. Multiple devices in a network that require PoE will require multiple Injectors. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 32 NXD-500i Touch Panel Accessories NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 33: Panel Calibration

    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. Calibrating the Modero Panel Press and hold the grey Front Bezel button (FIG.
  • Page 34 Calibrate button through a VNC window. This action causes the panel to go to the Calibrate page seen above, where the actual touch panel may be physically calibrated again using the above procedures. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 35: Configuring Communication

    Static IP). Ethernet communication can only be achieved via a direct Ethernet connection. Before commencing, verify that you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero panel firmware, and also verify you are using the latest versions of AMX’s NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 applications. These are available at www.amx.com.
  • Page 36 The mini-USB connector MUST be plugged into a panel that is already active before the PC can recognize the connection and assign an appropriate USB driver. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 37: Configuring And Using Usb With A Virtual Master

    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 panel-specific USBLAN driver becomes associated with it. Each time thereafter, the panel is "recognized" as a unique USBLAN device and the association to the driver is done in the background.

  • Page 38: Step 3: Confirm And View Current Amx Usb Device Connections

    Confirm that a new USB detection icon (FIG. 20) appears in the lower-right taskbar on the PC display window. Double-click on the icon to open the Unplug or Eject Hardware window and confirm the AMX USB LAN LINK has been installed and is operating properly.

  • Page 39: Step 4: Configure A Virtual Master (Using Netlinx Studio) For Usb

    To remove the USB driver association from a previously connected touch panel, navigate back to the Device Manager, right-click on the panel’s USB driver (example AMX USB LAN LINK #2) and select Uninstall from the context menu and then OK.
  • Page 40 USB connection and Virtual Master setup procedures (outlined in this section). Refreshing the System sends out a request to the panel to respond and completes the communication (turning the System Connection icon green). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 41: Step 5: Confirm And View The Current Amx Usb Device Connections

    If the G4 panel does not appear, refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 129 for more information. Step 5: Confirm and View the current AMX USB device connections Use the CC-USB Type-A to Mini-B 5-wire programming cable (FG10-5965) to provide communication between the mini-USB Program port on the touch panel and the PC.

  • Page 42: Configuring A Wired Ethernet Connection

    This panel has only one method of communicating to a target Master over the Internet: Wired (direct Ethernet connection, as wireless communication is not available on the NXD-500i). The connection parameters may only be configured through the System Connection page. This type of communication can be established either via either a Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) or via a pre-reserved Static IP Address (typically provided by your System Administrator).

  • Page 43: Ip Settings Section - Configuring A Static Ip Address Over Ethernet

    TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. This UDP enabling is done through a Telnet session on the Master. Refer to the installation manual for the particular NetLinx Master for more detailed information. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 44: Step 3: Configure An Ethernet Connection Type

    Verify that the panel has been configured to communicate through an Ethernet cable connected from the panel to a valid Ethernet Hub. Launch NetLinx Studio (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio). Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG.
  • Page 45 Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Settings page. Do not alter the Master Port Number value. This is the default value used by NetLinx. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 46: Master Connection Section - Netlinx Master Ethernet Ip Address - Url Mode

    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. If the panel does not appear within the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window of NetLinx Studio, check to make sure that the NetLinx Master System Number from within the Device Addressing dialog is correctly assigned.

  • Page 47: Master Connection Section - Netlinx Master Ethernet Ip Address - Auto Mode

    Clearing Password #5, from the initial Password Setup page, removes the need to enter the default password before accessing the Protected Setup page. Press the G4 WebControl button to open the G4 Web Control page (FIG. 28). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 48  Wireless is used when a wireless card is detected within the internal card slot. The NXD-500i panel does not provide wireless communication, so this option is not available. Press the Web Control Name field to open the Web Name keyboard.

  • Page 49: Using The 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. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections window.
  • Page 50 Click Yes from the Security Alert popup window to agree to the installation of the G4 WebControl application on your computer. This application contains the necessary Active X and VNC client applications necessary to view and control the panel pages from your computer. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 51 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 is the same as an actual touch on the target G4 panel page. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 52 Configuring Communication NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 53: Upgrading Modero Firmware

    Type-A USB connector to the PC's USB port and restart your machine. After the NXD-500i panel powers-up, press and hold the grey Front Setup Access button for 4 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

  • Page 54: Step 2: Prepare Netlinx Studio For Communication Via The Usb Port

    Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication via the USB port Launch NetLinx Studio (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio). Select Settings > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG.

  • Page 55: Step 3: Confirm And Upgrade The Firmware Via The Usb Port

    Right-click on the System entry (FIG. 36) and select Refresh System to re-populate the list. Verify the panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. The default Modero panel value is 0. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 56 If the panel firmware being used is not current, download the latest Kit file by first logging in to www.amx.com and then navigate to Tech Center > Firmware Files and from within the Modero section of the web page locate your Modero panel.
  • Page 57 This causes a refresh of all project systems, establishes a new connection to the Master, and populates the System list with devices on your particular system. Confirm that the panel has been properly updated to the correct firmware version. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 58 Upgrading Modero Firmware NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 59: Setup Pages And Descriptions

    The Setup page (FIG. 39) centers around basic Modero panel properties, such as the Connection Status of the panel, Display Timeout, Inactivity Page Flip Time, Inactivity page file, and the Panel Brightness. FIG. 39 Setup page The elements of the Setup page are described below: NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 60 • The Auto Brightness button, when selected, will cause the panel to dim as the light level decreases, in order to reflect the brightness level of the room. If the panel is touched, the backlight will temporarily brighten the panel more than the previously selected level. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 61: Information

    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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 62: Panel Information Page

    Project Information Page (Cont.) AMX IR Ports: Displays the AMX 38 kHz IR channel port used by the IR receiver on the panel. • This information is pulled by the panel from AMX IR Receivers section of the TPD4 Project Properties > IR Emitters & Receivers tab.

  • Page 63: Time & Date Settings Page

    Displays the pixel width being used to display the incoming signal on the Modero panel. • The maximum available screen width on a NXD-500i panel is 800 pixels. Screen Height: Displays the pixel height being used to display the incoming signal on the Modero panel.

  • Page 64: Audio Settings Page

    • Select the Second field and use the UP/DN buttons to alter the second value (range = 0 - 59). NXD-500i touch panels do not have an onboard clock. This page both receives and sets the time and date of the NetLinx Master.

  • Page 65: Supported Sampling Rates For Wav

    Supported sampling rates for WAV The following is a listing of supported sampling rates associated for WAV files played on a NXD-500i panel. Some WAV files currently played on other Modero panels may not work on a NXD-500i. The supported...

  • Page 66: Protected Setup Navigation Buttons

    • Number: Opens a keypad that is used to set and display the current device number. • Name: Opens a keypad that is used to set and display the current device name. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 67 • The Remove User Pages button allows the removal of all current TPD4 touch panel pages currently on the panel (including the pre-installed AMX Demo pages). - Pressing this button launches a Confirmation dialog (FIG. 47) which asks to confirm your selection.

  • Page 68: Security Settings

    • Login failure attempt pauses 4 seconds before another login attempt is allowed. • After 3 consecutive unsuccessful SSH login attempts, login lockout is enabled for 15 minutes. • Login and logout audit logging is enabled. • DoD login banner is enabled. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 69: System 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.
  • Page 70 • Choices are: Auto, 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100 Full Duplex. MAC Address: Displays a read-only field that is factory set by AMX for the built-in Ethernet interface. Master Connection: Sets the NetLinx Master communication values:...

  • Page 71: Calibrate Page

    These panels contain a VNC server that allows them to accept a connection from any other device running a VNC client. Once a connection is established to that target device, the client can control the touch panel remotely. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 72 • Minimum value = 0 minutes (panel never times-out) • Maximum value = 240 minutes (panel times-out after 240 minutes/4hours) FIG. 53 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Manage WebControl Connections window NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 73: Other Settings

    Images in Flash cache are moved back to RAM cache the next time they are viewed. As the Flash cache approaches its maximum size, the least recently used items may be discarded to make room for new items. FIG. 55 Cache Settings Page NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 74 • # 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 The number of images that are currently stored in the Flash cache. (Flash) NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 75: Setting The Image Cache

    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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 76: Sensor Settings

    NetLinx Master (set in TPD4). It is On when below the Light Sensor threshold level (read-only). • The Sensor Channel Port field indicates the port used to report the sensor channel back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPD4) (read-only). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 77: Making The Most Of The Light Bargraph

    If the bar is set above the level of the spikes, the Motion Sensor may never be set off by that level of motion. Repeat the movement and check to see if the movement exceeds the bar setting. Adjust the bar as necessary to set the desired sensitivity. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 78: Sip Settings Page

    However, point-to-point SIP will still be enabled allowing for existing intercom functionality. Connection State: This option displays whether you are connected to the proxy server. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 79 Normally, the user name is the same as the phone number assigned to the extension you are using. This field is optional. Password: This option enables you to enter the password for the user at the proxy server. This field is optional. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 80: Tools

    Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Wired icon: The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays that the current connection to the Master is Wired (image of three networked computers). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 81: Checking The Panel Connection Logs

    The options on the Panel Statistics page allow you to track the connection status for the panel. The Panel Statistics page tracks ICSP messages, Blink messages, and Ethernet connection statistics (FIG. 61). FIG. 61 Panel Statistics page Features on this page are as follows: NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 82: Checking The Panel Statistics

    • 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 Since the NXD-500i does not have wireless capability, this field is disabled. Clear Clears all panel connection statistics. Refresh Refreshes all panel connection statistics.

  • Page 83: Connection Utility

    Within the Tools menu, press the Connection Utility button to launch the Connection Utility popup. The Connection Information notes the IP of the connected master and the IP of the panel. The Connection Statistics show the current quality of the panel connection. Push Close when finished. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 84 Setup Pages and Descriptions NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 85: Programming

    Programming Overview The NXD-500i may be programmed, using the commands in this section, to perform a wide variety of operations using Send_Commands and variable text commands. A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: System In all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values and represents all Modero panels).

  • Page 86: Dpg

    = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. 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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 87: Ppa

    • This command works in the same way as the 'Clear Group' command in TPDesign 4. Syntax: "'@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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 88: Ppm

    @PPX Close all popups on all pages. This command works in the same way as the 'Clear All' command in TPDesign 4. Syntax: "'@PPX'" Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPX'" Close all popups on all pages. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 89: Pse

    = 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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 90: Ppog

    = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1; Main'" Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page. Example 2: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1'" Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 91: Programming Numbers For Colors, Fonts, And Borders

    Very Light Cyan Black Light Cyan TRANSPARENT Cyan Medium Cyan Dark Cyan Very Dark Cyan Very Light Aqua Light Aqua Aqua Medium Aqua Dark Aqua Very Dark Aqua Very Light Blue Light Blue NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 92: Font Styles And Id Numbers

    No border 10-11 Picture frame Single line Double line Double line Bevel-S Quad line Bevel-M Circle 15 22-23 Circle 15 Single line 24-27 Neon inactive-S Double line 40-41 Diamond 55 Quad line NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 93: Tpd4 Border Styles By Name

    Oval V 75x150 Menu Top Rounded 195 Oval V 100x200 Menu Right Rounded 15 Picture Frame Menu Right Rounded 25 Quad Line Menu Right Rounded 35 Single Line Menu Right Rounded 45 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 94: Telnet Commands

    • Light - threshold: The light threshold set by the user. When "BL lvl" falls below the threshold the channel is activated with a "push" or "on". Above threshold is "release" or "off". NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 95: Button Commands ("^")

    ClearA[ll] - Clear all popup pages from all pages page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^APF-400,Stan,Main Page'" Assigns a button to a standard page flip with page name 'Main Page'. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 96: Bat

    1 = Off state and 2 = On state). color value = Refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 79 for more information. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCB-500.504&510,1,12'" Sets the Off state border color to 12 (Yellow). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 97: Bcf

    1 = Off state and 2 = On state). color value = Refer to theRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 79 for more information. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BCT-500.504&510,1,12'" Sets the Off state border color to 12 (Yellow). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 98: Bdo

    = Refer to theText Area Input Masking section on page 134 for character types. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BIM-500,AAAAAAAAAA'" Sets the input mask to ten ’A’ characters, that are required, to either a letter or digit (entry is required). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 99: Bmc

    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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 100: Bmf

    ’%GH<bargraph hi>’ = Set the bargraph upper limit. ’%GL<bargraph low>’ = Set the bargraph lower limit. ’%GN<bargraph slider name>’ = Set the bargraph slider name/Joystick cursor name. ’%GC<bargraph slider color>’ = Set the bargraph slider color/Joystick cursor color. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 101 ’%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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 102: Bmi

    Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. max length = 2000 (0=no max length). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BML-500,20'" Sets the maximum length of the text area input button to 20 characters. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 103: Bmp

    Set the TakeNote network port for the specified Addresses. Syntax: "'^BNT-<vt addr range>,<network port>'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. network port = 1 - 65535. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BNT-973,5000'" Sets the TakeNote button network port to 5000. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 104: Bop

    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. Note: The border style is available through the TPDesign4 border-style drop-down list.

  • Page 105: Brd

    1 = Off state and 2 = On state). sound name = (blank - sound cleared, not matched - button sound not changed). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BSO-500,1&2,music.wav'" Assigns the sound 'music.wav' to the button Off/On states. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 106: Bvl

    = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state). word wrap = (0=Off and 1=On). Default is Off. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^BWW-500,1,1'" Sets the word wrap on for the button’s Off state. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 107: Cpf

    = Range = 1 - XXX. Refer to theDefault Font Styles and ID Numbers table on page 80. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^FON-500.504&510.515,1&2,4'" 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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 108: Gdi

    Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. bargraph ramp down time = In 1/10th of a second intervals. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GRD-500,200'" Changes the bargraph ramp down time to 20 seconds. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 109: Gru

    Windows Active Joystick Cursor Names: None Arrow Ball Circle Crosshairs Gunsight Hand Metal Spiral Target View Finder Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^GSN-500,Ball'" Changes the bargraph slider name or the Joystick cursor name to ’Ball’. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 110: Ico

    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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 111: Jst

    "'^SHO-<vt addr range>,<command value>'" Variable: variable text address range = 1 - 4000. command value = (0= hide, 1= show). Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^SHO-500.504&510.515,0'" Hides buttons with variable text address range 500-504 & 510-515. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 112: Tec

    1 = Off state and 2 = On state). new text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^TXT-500.504&510.515,1&2,Test Only'" Sets the On and Off state text for buttons with the variable text ranges of 500-504 & 510-515. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 113: Text Effect Names

    • Medium Drop Shadow 6 with outline • Soft Drop Shadow 7 with outline • Medium Drop Shadow 7 with outline • Soft Drop Shadow 8 with outline • Medium Drop Shadow 8 with outline NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 114: Button Query Commands

    (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 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 115: Bcb

    The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1012 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 9 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = #FF8000FF TEXT LENGTH = 9 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 116: Bct

    The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1002 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 9 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = Buggs.png TEXT LENGTH = 9 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 117: Bop

    The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1014 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 22 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = Double Bevel Raised -L TEXT LENGTH = 22 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 118: Bww

    Gets the button 'OFF state' font type index information. The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1007 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 72 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH = 0 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 119: Ico

    Gets the button 'OFF state' bitmap justification information. The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1005 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 5 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH = 0 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 120: Jsi

    Gets the button 'OFF state' text justification information. The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1004 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 1 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT TEXT LENGTH = 0 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 121: Tec

    The result sent to the Master would be: ButtonGet Id = 529 Type = 1008 Flag VALUE1 = 1 VALUE2 = 18 VALUE3 = 0 TEXT = Hard Drop Shadow 3 TEXT LENGTH = 18 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 122: Panel Runtime Operations

    Outputs a beep of duration 1 beep even if beep is Off. ADBEEP Output a double beep even if beep is Off. Syntax: "'ADBEEP'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'ADBEEP'" Outputs a double beep even if beep is Off. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 123: Akb

    = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. prompt text = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@AKP-12345678;ENTER PASSWORD'" Pops up the Keypad and initializes the text string '12345678' with prompt text ’ENTER PASSWORD’. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 124: Akr

    = 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'. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 125: Pkeyp

    Play a sound file. Syntax: "'@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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 126: Tkp

    Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@VKB'" Pops-up the virtual keyboard. WAKE Force the panel out of screen saver mode. Syntax: "'WAKE'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'WAKE'" Forces the panel out of the screen saver mode. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 127: Input Commands

    ASCII character set. 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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 128: Embedded Codes

    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 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 129: Panel Setup Commands

    Sets the page flip password on Password Level 1 to 'Main'. @RPP Reset the protected password. @RPP resets the protected password to its default (1988). Syntax: "'@RPP'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@RPP'" Resets the protected Setup page password to ‘1988’. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 130: Dynamic Image Commands

    Note that the %%5F in the file path is actually encoded as %5F. ^RFR Force a refresh for a given resource. Syntax: "'^RFR-<resource name>'" Variable: resource name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^RFR-Sports_Image'" Forces a refresh on ’Sports_Image’. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 131: Raf, ^Rmf - Embedded Codes

    Set Directory path. The path must be a valid HTTP URL minus the ’%A <path>’ protocol, host and filename. The only exception to this is the inclusion of special escape sequences and in the case of FTP protocol, regular expressions. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 132: Escape Sequences

    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. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 133: Intercom Commands

    SEND_COMMAND TP3, "^ICS-239.252.1.1,9002,9000,0" Example of setting up a baby monitor call where the first panel is listening to the microphone audio coming from the second panel: SEND_COMMAND TP1, "^ICS-192.168.0.3,9000,9002,0" SEND_COMMAND TP2, "^ICS-192.168.0.4,9002,9000,1" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 134: Ice

    SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "^ICM-MUTEMIC" Variables: None. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP1, "^ICM-MUTEMIC,1" ^ICM-SPEAKERLEVEL Set the speaker level during an intercom call. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>, "^ICM-SPEAKERLEVEL,55" Variables: Valid levels are from 0 to 100. Example: SEND_COMMAND TP1, "^ICM-SPEAKERLEVEL,55" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 135: Panel Ir Commands

    The ^IRS command is needed to enable the received AMX 38K or 455k. In some cases, both of these ports cannot be enabled at the same time.

  • Page 136: Sip Commands

    = 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'" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 137: Phn-Linestate

    Indicates the panel is redialing the number. Syntax: "'^PHN-REDIAL, <number>'" Variable: number = The phone number to dial. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-REDIAL, 2125551000’" ^PHN-TRANSFERRED Indicates a call has been transferred. Syntax: "'^PHN-TRANSFERRED'" Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-TRANSFERRED’" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 138: Phn-Answer

    = The identifying number of the connection Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-HANGUP, 1'" ^PHN-HOLD Places the call on hold. Syntax: "’^PHN-HOLD, <connection id>’" Variable: connection id = The identifying number of the connection Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PHN-HOLD, 1'" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 139: Phn-Setup-Domain

    = The realm used for authentication Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP-DOMAIN,asterisk’" ^PHN-SETUP-ENABLE Registers a new user Once the configuration has been updated, the ENABLE command should be run to re-register the new user. Syntax: "’^PHN-SETUP-ENABLE’" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 140: Phn-Setup-Password

    IP = The IP address for the STUN server Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP- STUNADDR,192.168.223.111’" ^PHN-SETUP-USERNAME Sets the user name for authentication with the proxy server. Syntax: "’^PHN-SETUP-USERNAME,<username>’" Variable: username = The user name (usually the phone extension) Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"’^PHN-SETUP-USERNAME,6003’" NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    System Tray. • Double click on the icon to bring up the list of USB devices (you should see the "AMX USB LAN LINK" device in the list). • If the "Install Driver" dialog doesn't appear automatically, select the "Properties"...
  • Page 142 PC, either within the NetLinx Studio or connecting. TPDesign4 applications. • Remove the USB connector from the panel and close any AMX applications. • Reboot the panel. • Launch the AMX application and attempt reconnect to the panel.
  • Page 143 "Mid Range Fallout" problem. • This is due to the graphics controller settings in the firmware. • Update to the latest v2.XX.XX firmware. Visit the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > Modero panels, and then download the KIT file to your computer.
  • Page 144 "graphics hierarchy" errors, etc.… indicating problems with the Flash memory. • 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 Flash memory.

  • Page 145: Appendix A - Text Formatting Codes

    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 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 146: Text Area Input Masking

    - Sets the input mask for the specified addresses. (see the ^BIM section on page 84). • ^BMF subcommand - sets the input mask of a text area (see the ^BMF section on page 86). NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 147: Input Mask Ranges

    Example 1: If typing "125" into a field accepting 0-100, then the values displayed will be "1", "12", "25".  Example 2: If the max for the field was 20, then the values displayed will be "1", "12", "5". NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 148: Input Mask Output Examples

    (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 name by the program of company-info-home.asp (Active Server Page).

  • Page 149: Special Escape Sequences

    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 NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 150 Appendix A - Text Formatting Codes NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...

  • Page 151: Appendix B - Complex Script Support

    Arabic, Hebrew, Thai and Devangari (FIG. 63). Both the NXD-500i and TPDesign4 (v3.1 or higher) support complex script languages, to the extent that the True Type font currently selected for that state supports the language in question.
  • Page 152 Text in these languages can still be pasted via the clipboard or via the Alt-<Scan Code> method. For more information on TPDesign4 and its complex script support, please refer to the TPDesign4 (v3.0 or higher) Operation Reference Guide, available at www.amx.com. NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 153 Appendix B - Complex Script Support NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom...
  • Page 154 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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