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AMX MST-431 Operation/Reference Manual

4.3” modero s series tabletop touch panel
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Operation/Reference Guide
MST-431/MSD-431-L
4.3" Modero S Series® Tabletop Touch Panel
4.3" Modero S Series® Wall Mount Touch Panel
Touch Panels
I n i t i a l R e l e a s e : 7 / 2 6 / 2 0 1 3

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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3” Modero S Series® Tabletop Touch Panel 4.3" Modero S Series® Wall Mount Touch Panel Touch Panels I n i t i a l R e l e a s e : 7 / 2 6 / 2 0 1 3...
  • 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

    Upgrading Firmware via USB stick................21 Upgrading from Previous Firmware ................ 22 Returning to Factory Default Firmware ..............22 Upgrading Firmware Via NetLinx Studio ..............23 Viewing devices on the Virtual System................24 MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 6 Panel Doesn’t Respond To Touches ................27 Panel Isn’t Appearing In The Online Tree Tab ............... 27 Can’t Connect To a NetLinx Master ................27 Only One Modero S Series Panel In My System Shows Up ........... 27 MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    For those customers who just want a control touch panel without all of the additional features offered in the Modero X Series, the Modero S Series panels offer AMX engineering quality and industrial design, a more rugged touch interface, secure locking features, and streaming Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and video.

  • Page 8: Mst-431

    MST-431 touch panel The MST-431 features a 5" x 3.4" (128 mm x 87 mm), 6" (152 mm) diagonal 6.0" (152 mm) diagonal display, with a viewable area of 3.7" x 2.1" (95 mm x 54 mm), 4.3" (109 mm) diagonal. The device communicates via Ethernet (10/100 port, RJ-45 connector, supported IP and IP-based protocols: UCP, TCP, ICMP, ICSP, IGMP, DHCP, Telnet, FTP, DNS, RFB for VNC, and HTTP) and USB (1 USB host 2.0, Type A port).
  • Page 9 3.7" x 2.1" (95 mm x 54 mm), 4.3" (109 mm) diagonal Viewing Angle: 60°/60°/65°/65° (Up/Down/Left/Right) Screen Resolution 480x272 (W x H): Aspect Ratio (W x H): 16x9 Brightness: 350 cd/m Contrast Ratio: 600:1 Color Depth: 16.7M colors Backlight Type: Touch Overlay: SmoothTouch MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 10 File Formats: WAV, MP3 (as part of touch panel file only - no USB storage) Intercom: Full Duplex VoIP, SIP v2.0 (supported with AMX-CSG) Operating Environment: • Operating Temperature: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) • Storage Temperature: 4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) •...

  • Page 11: Connector Locations

    FIG. 3 MST-431 USB port location Memory The MST-431 comes with 512 MB of SDRAM and 4 GB of Flash memory, neither of which can be upgraded. A maximum of 2.4 GB is available to the user for projects. Basic Operation The MST-431 is operated using its integral touchscreen, as well as the Sleep button on the top of the device (FIG.

  • Page 12: Msd-431-L

    MSD-431-L also supports Bluetooth keyboard and mouse use via the optional MXA-BT Bluetooth Adapter. Sleep Button Microphone Right Left 3.42" (86.75 cm) 5.05" (128.14 mm) FIG. 4 MSD-431-L Micro-USB Connector for Port RJ-45 Port FIG. 5 Rear of the MSD-431-L MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 13 Audio: Streaming/File Formats: WAV, MP3 (as part of touch panel file only - no USB storage) Intercom: Full Duplex VoIP, SIP v2.0 (supported with AMX-CSG) Operating • Operating Temperature: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) Environment: •...

  • Page 14: Memory

    The MSD-431-L has the capability of displaying multiple JPEG and PNG files at one time. The device also supports streaming motion JPEG video (of the sort used by many IP and Web cameras), as well as MP3 and WAV audio files. MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 15: Mst-431/Msd-431-L Features

    Picture View By connecting a USB drive via one of the device’s USB ports (FIG. 3), Picture View allows the MST-431 to access JPEG images on that drive and display them on the touchscreen (FIG. 6). Individual images may be accessed at any time, or the entire collection may be displayed for predetermined times.

  • Page 16: Preview Mode And Normal Mode

    Touching any place on the display will result in the configuration popup to slide from the bottom of the display. Picture View goes into its Normal Mode when the MST-431 goes into idle timeout while connected to a USB drive. Normal Mode displays images until the touchscreen is touched, or some other wakeup event is detected.

  • Page 17: Configuration

    MST-431/MSD-431-L Features Configuration The MST-431 and MSD-431-L are equipped with Settings Pages that allow you to set and configure various features on the panels. For more information on connecting and configuring the touch panels to a network, please refer to the Modero S Series Programming Guide, available at www.amx.com.
  • Page 18 MST-431/MSD-431-L Features MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Power for the MST-431 is supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE), utilizing an AMX-certified, capacitive touch-compliant PoE injector such as the PS-POE-AT High Power PoE Injector (FG423-81) or other approved AMX PoE power source. The incoming Ethernet cable should be connected to the RJ45 port on the device (FIG. 8).

  • Page 20: Msd-431-L Installation

    For thin walls or solid surfaces, use mounting screws (not included). Locking tab Back box knockout MSD-431-L (front) Back box FIG. 10 Side view of MSD-431-L MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 21 For best results, use the MSD-431-L Installation Template (68-2265-01) to ensure proper placement (FIG. 12). The template is marked to ensure that the touch panel and back box are properly aligned. 4.45" (11.30 cm) 2.65" (6.73 cm) FIG. 12 MSD-431-L Installation Template MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 22 The back box is clear to allow visual confirmation that the tabs have been extended and are gripping the wall, as well as in assisting with removal if necessary. Insert each connector into its corresponding location along the back of the device (FIG. 14). MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 23 Latch the panel onto the top hooks on the back box and push it down onto the bottom snaps (FIG. 15). Press gently but firmly on the ends until the snaps “click” to lock it down. Latch Hooks MSD-431-L Back Box Mounting Surface Snaps FIG. 15 Installing the MSD-431-L MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The Msd-431-L

    Rotate it up to release the top latch hooks, and carefully pull the device free from the back box. Take care not to damage or pull the connections on the back of the device. Always pull on the frame of the touch panel. NEVER pull on the glass edge. MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 25: Configuration And Programming

    Configuration and Programming Configuration and Programming Programming the MST-431 and MSD-431-L require the use of the latest versions of NetLinx Studio and TPDesign 4, both available at www.amx.com. Modero S Series Programming Guide Information on Settings pages, panel configuration, and programming is included in the Modero S Series Programming Guide, available at www.amx.com.
  • Page 26 Configuration and Programming MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 27: Upgrading Firmware

    Firmware and TPDesign 4 file downloads may be made via USB stick. When looking at the device from the front, the MST-431 has one USB port on the rear right of the device (FIG. 3). Since the MSD-431-L uses a Micro-USB connection, you will need an adaptor to connect a USB stick to the device.

  • Page 28: Upgrading From Previous Firmware

    New Firmware installation confirmation dialog box Upgrading from Previous Firmware The MST-431 and MSD-431-L allow the option to revert the device to the previous firmware run before an upgrade. To upgrade the device from previously loaded firmware: From the Settings page, select the Configuration page.

  • Page 29: Upgrading Firmware Via Netlinx Studio

    Previous Firmware installation confirmation dialog box Upgrading Firmware Via NetLinx Studio The MST-431 and MSD-431-L use an Ethernet connection for programming, firmware updates, and touch panel file transfer via NetLinx Studio. If you have access to the panel’s network, you may transfer files directly...

  • Page 30: Viewing Devices On The Virtual System

    Virtual System. The default System value is 1. Right-click on the System entry (FIG. 23) and select Refresh System to re-populate the list. Verify the panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...

  • Page 31: Downloading Firmware

    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 32 System list with devices on your particular system. Confirm that the panel has been properly updated to the correct firmware version. Verify you have downloaded the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then save the Kit file to your computer.

  • Page 33: Appendix: Troubleshooting

    Press the Protected button, enter 1988 into the on-screen Keypad’s password field, and press Done when finished. Enter a Device Number value for the panel into the Device Number Keypad. The range is from 1 - 32000. MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 34 Appendix: Troubleshooting MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 35 Appendix - Troubleshooting MST-431/MSD-431-L 4.3" Modero S Series® Touch Panels...
  • Page 36 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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