AMX Mini-LCD Transmitter TX-MLCD Instruction Manual
AMX Mini-LCD Transmitter TX-MLCD Instruction Manual

AMX Mini-LCD Transmitter TX-MLCD Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 7;00/&' 0LQL0/&' 7UDQVPLWWHU ,QVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXDO 7UDQVPLWWHUV...
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer

    AMX dealer. Consumers should inquire from selling dealer as to the nature and extent of the dealer’ s warranty, if any. AMX is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 AXCESS Programming ... 5 Specifications... 15 Technical Support ... 17 TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter Overview Features Operation Wiring the TX-MLCD Overview Programming Restrictions Programming Basics Sample Program Overview Overview Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Overview The TX – MLCD (Figure 1) is a programmable Radio Frequency (RF) or Infrared (IR) wireless transmitter. Text for TX– MLCD menu functions is presented on a 2-line, 16 character, horizontal liquid crystal display (LCD). All TX– MLCD functions are under software control. The TX– MLCD is completely compatible with a subset of the AXCESS System programming language described in the programming section of this User Guide.
  • Page 6: Operation

    RS– 232 port— used to program the TX– MLCD functions. The data rate is fixed at 1200 baud (bps). Portable — the AMX TX– MLCD uses four AAA batteries for completely portable operation. RF or IR selection— The operating mode is determined at the time the equipment order is placed.
  • Page 7: Wiring The Tx-Mlcd

    Wiring the TX-MLCD Figure 3 shows how to connect the TX– MLCD RS– 232 port to an AXCESS RS– 232 cable for programming. Figure 3 RS-232 adapter cable wiring 9-Pin diagram (AXCESS-to-TX- D Male MLCD) TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter Cable Wiring 9-Pin D to Stereo Plug Pin 2 to Ring Terminal Pin 3 to Tip Terminal Pin 5 to Sleeve Terminal...
  • Page 8 Introduction TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter...
  • Page 9: Axcess Programming

    AXCESS Programming Overview You can use the AXCESS software to program all features of the TX– MLCD. A working knowledge of the AXCESS programming language is needed to thoroughly understand the operation of the TX– MLCD. Language features include screen control, character position control, and commands for implementing TX–...
  • Page 10: Programming Restrictions

    Programming Restrictions AXCESS program restrictions include: Programming Basics The following information is helpful when programming the TX– MLCD: AXCESS Programming DEFINE_LATCHING, DEFINE_MUTUALLY_EXCLUSIVE, and DEFINE_TOGGLING are not supported. accomplished with combinations of ON, OFF, and IF… ELSE. A similar function is accomplished with PULSE is not supported.
  • Page 11 Figure 4 Top Left = Button assignments TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter A PUSH occurs in the program every time a button (key) is pressed. Figure 4 shows the button assignments. = Bottom Right 5 10 Turning on channels 1 through 254 enables transmission (RF or IR) of the respective radio code.
  • Page 12: Sample Program

    Sample Program Figure 5 is a sample demo AXCESS software program for a TX-MLCD. Refer to the AXCESS Language Programming Guide for complete programming instructions. PROGRAM_NAME='TXMLCD 6 BUTTON DEMO PROGRAM, RSH 04-29-91' Figure 5 Sample AXCESS software program THIS IS A GENERIC PROGRAM THAT CREATES 6 VARIABLE FUNCTION BUTTONS BUTTONS DENOTED WITH A * BELOW.
  • Page 13 DEFINE_VARIABLE BA[4] BB[4] BC[2] BD[2] BE[4] BF[4] FILL[4] SOURCE[6] BTEMP[4] (***********************************************************) (***********************************************************) DEFINE_LATCHING (***********************************************************) (***********************************************************) DEFINE_CALL 'LCD' SEND_STRING MLCD,"$0C" CURSOR HOME *) SEND_STRING MLCD,"BA,BC,FILL,BD,BF" SEND_STRING MLCD,"$11,2,1" COLUMN 1 *) SEND_STRING MLCD,"BB,'(',SOURCE,')',BE" (***********************************************************) *********************************************************** DEFINE_START (***********************************************************) (***********************************************************) DEFINE_PROGRAM PUSH[MLCD,3] TO[MLCD,1] NOT NEEDED *) BA=' BB=' CALL'LCD'...
  • Page 14 PUSH[MLCD,4] TO[MLCD,2] BA='ENT ' BB='F1 CALL'LCD' RC=40 PUSH[MLCD,5] TO[MLCD,3] BA='#1 BB='#5 CALL'LCD' RC=48 PUSH[MLCD,8] TO[MLCD,4] BA='PSE ' BB='REW ' CALL'LCD' RC=56 PUSH[MLCD,9] TO[MLCD,5] BA='PSE ' BB='REC ' CALL'LCD' RC=64 PUSH[MLCD,10] TO[MLCD,6] BA='ON BB='OFF ' CALL'LCD' RC=72 PUSH[MLCD,13] TO[MLCD,7] BA='PSE ' BB='REW ' CALL'LCD' RC=80...
  • Page 15 TO[MLCD,8] BA='PSE ' BB='HOME' CALL'LCD' RC=88 PUSH[MLCD,15] TO[MLCD,9] BA='MID ' BB='LOW ' CALL'LCD' RC=96 PUSH[MLCD,18] TO[MLCD,10] BA='ON BB='OFF ' CALL'LCD' RC=104 PUSH[MLCD,19] TO[MLCD,11] BA='FWD ' BB='REV ' CALL'LCD' RC=112 PUSH[MLCD,20] TO[MLCD,12] BA='MENU' BB='CNTU' CALL'LCD' RC=120 (* FEEDBACK WINK ---- FOR FUNCTION KEYS *) PUSH[MLCD,1] TO[MLCD,RC+1] BTEMP=BA...
  • Page 16 PUSH[MLCD,2] TO[MLCD,RC] BTEMP=BB BB='--- ' CALL'LCD' RELEASE[MLCD,2] BB=BTEMP CALL'LCD PUSH[MLCD,6] TO[MLCD,RC+2] BTEMP=BC BC='--' CALL'LCD' RELEASE[MLCD,6] BC=BTEMP CALL'LCD' PUSH[MLCD,11] TO[MLCD,RC+3] BTEMP=BD BD='--' CALL'LCD' RELEASE[MLCD,11] BD=BTEMP CALL'LCD' PUSH[MLCD,16] TO[MLCD,RC+4] BTEMP=BF BF=' ---' CALL'LCD' RELEASE[MLCD,16] BF=BTEMP CALL'LCD' AXCESS Programming (*BB*) (*BC*) (*BD*) (*BF*) TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter...
  • Page 17 PUSH[MLCD,17] TO[MLCD,RC+5] BTEMP=BE BE=' ---' CALL'LCD' RELEASE[MLCD,17] BE=BTEMP CALL'LCD' (***********************************************************) (***********************************************************) TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter (*BE*) END OF PROGRAM DO NOT PUT ANY CODE BELOW THIS COMMENT AXCESS Programming...
  • Page 18 AXCESS Programming TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Overview Figure 6 shows the TX-MLCD, and Figure 6 lists the specifications. Figure 6 TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Horizontal LCD transmitter Figure 7 Specifications Specifications Buttons Display IR transmission Memory Includes Enclosure Dimensions Weight TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter SOURCE UMATIC SLIDES CASS LSR DS DUAL VOLUME...
  • Page 20 Specifications TX-MLCD Mini-LCD Transmitter...
  • Page 21: Overview

    If the problem is not resolved, reload the program from a new copy of your master disk. If you still have a service problem, call AMX at (800) 222-0193 or (972) 644-3048 for technical assistance.
  • Page 22 11995 Forestgate Drive Document No. 034-004-1079 5/92 © 1996 AMX Corporation Dallas, Texas 75243 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. AMX and 800/222-0193 972/644-3048 the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX Corporation. All other trademarks FAX 972/907-2053 h t t p : / / w w w .

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