AMX MXD-430 Operation/Reference Manual
AMX MXD-430 Operation/Reference Manual

AMX MXD-430 Operation/Reference Manual

4.3" modero x series wall/flush mount touch panel
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Operation/Reference Guide
MXD-430
4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel
Touch Panels
L a s t U p d a t e d : 4 / 1 5 / 2 0 1 3

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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel Touch Panels L a s t U p d a t e d : 4 / 1 5 / 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: Table Of Contents

    Load the Firmware on a USB Flash Drive ..............19 Transfer the Firmware File From the Flash Drive to the Touch Panel......20 Upgrading from Previous Firmware ................ 21 Returning to Factory Default Firmware ..............21 MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 4 Panel Doesn’t Respond To Touches ................25 Panel Isn’t Appearing In The Online Tree Tab ............... 25 Can’t Connect To a NetLinx Master ................25 Only One Modero Panel In My System Shows Up ............25 MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 5: Introduction

     Simple to Use Interfaces – The capacitive multi-touch screen combined with intuitive user-interfaces makes it easy for anyone to operate sophisticated meeting room equipment. MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 6: Mxd-430

    The MXD-430 (FIG. 1) features a 33.3" x 4.8" (82 mm x 120 mm), 4.9" (119 mm) diagonal display, with a viewable area of 2.2" x 3.7" (56 mm x 94 mm), 4.3" (107 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) (FIG.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    • Shutdown: 1.9 W • Start-Up Inrush Current: Not applicable due to PoE standard External Power Supply Optimal performance requires use of one of the following AMX PoE power Required: supplies (not included): • PS-POE-AF-TC, PoE Injector, 802.3AF Compliant (FG423-83) •...
  • Page 8 • CB-MXP43, Rough-In Box and Cover Plate for Modero X Series Touch Panel, 4.3" (FG039-19) • MXA-CLK Modero X Series Cleaning Kit (FG5968-16) • NXA-ENET8-2POE, Gigabit Switch, 8 Port POE, 2 Port SFP (FG2178-63) MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 9: Memory

    Basic Operation The MXD-430 is operated using its integral touchscreen, as well as the Sleep button on the top of the device (FIG. 1). If the device has gone into its Sleep Mode, a touch of the touchscreen or of the Sleep button will reactivate it.
  • Page 10 MXD-430 Use of Picture View with the MXD-430 requires some form of access to the USB port on the rear of the device. The maximum source resolution for Picture View is 1920x1920 pixels.The maximum displayed resolution is the same as the screen resolution.
  • Page 11: Preview Mode And Normal Mode

    Picture View goes into its Normal Mode when the MXD-430 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. When the device goes back into timeout, Normal Mode will return to displaying images until the USB drive is removed from the device.
  • Page 12: Cleaning The Touch Overlay And Case

    Cleaning the Touch Overlay and Case The MXD-430 comes with the MXA-CLK Modero X Series Cleaning Kit (FG5968-16), which may be used to clean fingerprints and dirt from the device. This kit comes with cleaning cloths and a bottle of cleaning fluid specifically for use with the device.
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Overview The MXD-430 may be installed directly into a solid surface environment, using either solid surface screws or the included locking tabs for different mounting options. Once installed, the MXD-430 is contained within a clear outer housing known as the back box (FIG. 5). This back box is removed before installing the device into a wall or when using the optional Rough-In Box accessory (FG039-19).
  • Page 14: A Note About Wall And Rack Installation

    FIG. 6 shows an AMX device installed in a wall with a filled volume (such as with insulation or concrete), as well as with a closed volume (such as between studs in an otherwise finished wall). The diagram shows how heat generated by the device or other devices may have no way to escape, and may build up to levels that may affect device operation.
  • Page 15: Installation Recommendations

    Installing the MXD-430 into a wall The MXD-430 comes with a clear plastic backbox (designed to attach the panel to most standard wall materials. This backbox has two locking tabs (one on each side) to help lock the backbox to the wall. These locking tabs are only extended AFTER the backbox is inserted into the wall.
  • Page 16 After ensuring proper placement, cut out the mounting surface for the back box, using the MXD-430 Installation Template as a guide. Making sure the actual cutout opening is slightly smaller than the provided dimensions is highly recommended.
  • Page 17 For additional strength, #4 mounting screws (not included) may be secured through circular holes located at the top and bottom of the MXD-430 (FIG. 10). In order to prevent damage to the touch panel, make sure that these are flush with the back box.
  • Page 18 Latch the panel onto the bottom hooks on the back box and push it up onto the top snap (FIG. 12). Press gently but firmly on the ends until the snap “clicks” to lock it down. Mounting Surface Snap Back Box Latch Hooks FIG. 12 Installing the MXD-430 MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 19: Uninstalling The Mxd-430

    Uninstalling the MXD-430 The MXD-430 is held in place to the back box via latch hooks and a clip on the back box (FIG. 12), securing it to the mounting surface. In certain circumstances, such as firmware updates or other maintenance that requires accessing the device’s USB port, the device may need to be removed from the back box.
  • Page 20 Installation MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 21: Configuration And Programming

    Configuration and Programming Configuration and Programming Programming the MXD-430 requires the use of the latest versions of NetLinx Studio and TPDesign 4, both available at www.amx.com. Modero X Series Programming Guide Information on Settings pages, panel configuration, and programming is included in the Modero X Series Programming Guide, available at www.amx.com.
  • Page 22 Configuration and Programming MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 23: Upgrading Firmware

    Overview The latest firmware (*.kit) file for each panel is available to download from www.amx.com. To download firmware files, go to the catalog page for your panel type, and click the link under “Firmware Files” on the right side of the catalog page (FIG.
  • Page 24: Transfer The Firmware File From The Flash Drive To The Touch Panel

    Select Yes, and follow the directions displayed on the popup. Once the panel reboots it will perform the firmware upgrade. After the upgrade, the unit contains the newly loaded version of firmware. MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 25: Upgrading From Previous Firmware

    Upgrading Firmware Upgrading from Previous Firmware The MXD-430 allows 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. From the Configuration page, select Admin.
  • Page 26: Upgrading Firmware Via Netlinx Studio

    Upgrading Firmware Via NetLinx Studio The MXD-430 uses 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 to the panel through NetLinx Studio.
  • Page 27: Viewing Devices On The Virtual System

    Kit file. If the panel firmware version is not the latest available; locate the latest firmware file from www.amx.com. Click on the desired Kit file link and after accepting the Licensing Agreement, verify download of the Modero Kit file to a known location.
  • Page 28 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. MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 29: 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. MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 30 Appendix: Troubleshooting MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 31 Appendix: Troubleshooting MXD-430 4.3" Modero X Series® Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel...
  • Page 32 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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