AMX MVP-5100 manual

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    Operation/Reference Guide Mio Modero Touch Panels MVP-5100/5150 Modero® Viewpoint Widescreen Touch Panels Last Updated: 12/2/200 8[...]

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    AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer All products returned to AMX re quire a Return Mate rial Authorization (RMA) n umber . The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department. The RMA number must be clear ly marked on the outside of each box. The RMA is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period the RMA will be cance lled. Any shipments [...]

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    FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul es and Industry Canada RSS 210, subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devi ce may not cause harmful interfe ren ce, and (2) this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operatio n. Federal Communications Commission (FCC[...]

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    Software License and Warranty Agreement • 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, no t sold. This license does not grant Licensee the right to create derivative wor ks of t he AMX Software. The AMX Software consists of generally a[...]

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    Table of Contents i MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Tou ch Panels Table of Contents Introduction .................. ...................................................................... ................ 1 MVP-5150 5.2" Modero Vi ewPoint WiFi Touch Panel ............................... ............... 2 MVP-5100 5.2" Modero ViewPoint IR To[...]

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    ii MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Table of Contents Automatically settin g SSID .............. ............. ................ ................. ............. ................ ... 29 Manually settin g SSID ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ ............. .......... 29 Configuring multiple w[...]

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    Table of Contents iii MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Tou ch Panels Upgrading Firmware ........................... ............................................... .............. 85 Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB por t .................... ......................... ... 85 Step 1: Config ure the panel for a USB Connec tion Type ............[...]

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    iv MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Table of Contents Input mask outpu t examples ........................ ................ ............. ................. ................ . 15 4 URL Resources .................. ......................... ................... ......................... ............... 155 Special escape sequences .........[...]

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    Introduction 1 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Introduction The MVP-5100 Modero® V iewpoint® IR T ouch Panel ( FG5966-08 ) and the MVP-5150 Modero® V iewpoint® W iFi T ouch Panel ( FG5966-07 ) are wireless er go nomic de vices, with all control established through a NetLinx Master or through an IR recei ver . Both utilize a 5.2"[...]

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    Introduction 2 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels MVP-5150 5.2" Modero ViewPoint WiFi Touch Panel MVP-5150 Specifications (FG 5966-07) Dimensions: 4 3/4" x 7 9/16" x 13/16" (120.7 mm x 191.8 mm x 20.3 mm) Wei gh t : • 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg) Enclosure: Matte black plastic. Power Requirements (Witho ut Charg ing): Panel wi[...]

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    Introduction 3 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels MVP-5150 Specifications (FG 5966-07) (Cont.) External Components Connector: 5-pin Mini-USB connector used for output to USB programming, f irmware update, and touch panel file transfer between the PC and the target panel. Note : When connecting the panel to PC using a CC-USB (or compatible)[...]

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    Introduction 4 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels MVP-5100 5.2" Modero ViewPoint IR Touch Panel The MVP-5100 differs from the MVP-5150 in that it does not have a built-in wireless card or the capacity to install one, and only communicates with other de vices via IR. Otherwise, the two de vices are identical. MVP-5100 Specifications ([...]

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    Introduction 5 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Memory The MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 com e with 128MB of Mobile DDRAM memory and 256 MB NAND Flash memory . Neither memory may be upgraded. Table Charging Station Connector Locations W ith the unit f acing you, the mini-USB port (for programming and downloading f irmware using the AMX-provided [...]

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    Introduction 6 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Basic Operation The MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 are operated using their integral touchscreens. If the device has shut down, a touch of the touchscreen will reacti v ate it. Each device’ s power use allo ws up to 8 continuous hours of use and up to 96 hours of norm al use between rechargings o[...]

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    Accessories 7 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Accessories Table Charging Station The MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 may be used with the MVP-TCS-52 T able Charging Station ( FG5966- 1X ) (FIG. 4), which acts both as a char ging station and a direct po wer connection. The charging station is av ailable in either white ( FG5966-10 ) or black ( FG5[...]

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    Accessories 8 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Powering the MVP-TCS -52 The MVP-TCS-52 uses a PS3.0 power supply (included with th e touch panel or available separately from www .amx.com ) to provide direct po wer for the MVP panel both for standard functions and for charging its internal battery . 1. Connect the terminal end of the PS3[...]

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    Accessories 9 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Wall Charging Station The optional MVP-WCS-52 W all Charging Station ( FG5966-1X ) offers the same rechar ging and connection features as the T able Charging S tation, with the advantage of being placed within accessible locations where the table station is either incon ven ient or impractic[...]

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    Accessories 10 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels The touch panel remains locked in the MVP-WCS-52 until unlocked by the user . This may be done by entering an appropriate password (please refer to the P asswor d Settings P age section on page 83 for more information), or by pressing the Security Release button on the front of the device [...]

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    Accessories 11 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Recharging T o recharge the touch panel: 1. Slide the de vice into the W all Charging Station cradle bottom-first and make sure the de vice is fully seated in the Charging Station. 2. Press the top of the touch panel back until it clicks . The touch panel is now locked into the Charging Sta[...]

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    Accessories 12 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Installing the MVP-WCS-52 Since the W all Charging Station is intended to be af f ixed to a w all or other permanent structure, care must be taken to ensure its proper installation to pre vent potential damage to an y touch panel placed within. Installing the plastic Back Box The plastic b[...]

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    Accessories 13 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 3. Run the power cable through the knockout into the box. Pull out about six inches (15.25cm) of cable into the box to facilitate installation of the MVP-WCS-52. 4. Slide the plastic back box into the hole, be ing careful not to twist or pinch the cable, and se t it flush with the wall (FIG[...]

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    Accessories 14 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels  Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of wire insulation of f all wires.  Insert each wire into the a ppropriate opening on the connector .  T urn the scre ws clockwise to secure the wires in the connector . Do not over -torque the screws; doing so can bend the seating pins and damage the co[...]

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    Accessories 15 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 11. After fully seating the screws, wipe do wn the area around the screw holes with the alcohol prep pad from the Installation Kit. T ake a rubber foot and remove its adhesi ve backing. Put the foot, adhesive- side down, in the slot surrounding the screw hole in the W all Charging Station. [...]

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    Accessories 16 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Installing the Optional Meta l Rough-In Box The optional Metal Rough-In Bo x (FG037-11) is 10 in ches (25.40 cm) wide at its widest dimension (wider than the bezel of the W all Charging Station), and is only intended for pre construction installations (FIG. 11). The Metal Rough-In Box is u[...]

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    Accessories 17 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Other MVP-WCS-52 i nstallations The W all-Mounted Charging Station is designed to be installed in various dif fere nt locations, such as into the face of a w ooden podium or the top of a table. Depending upon the ability to wire it to a po wer source, W a ll-Mounted Charging Stations may be[...]

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    Accessories 18 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels[...]

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    Configuring Communication 19 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Configuring Communication All control for a MVP-5150 touch panel is established through a NetLinx Master . Communication between the MVP and the Master consists of using eith er W ireless Ethernet (DHCP , Static IP) or USB. References to Ethernet in this manual focus on the us[...]

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    Configuring Communication 20 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels IR Communication Both the MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 may be used as infrared remote de vices for other AMX controllers or third-party de vices. The de vices can transmit IR ov er 20 feet (6.10 m) from the panel at frequencies of 38KHz and 455KHz, as well as up to eight user-progra[...]

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    Configuring Communication 21 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Modero Setup and System Settings All AMX Modero panels, including the MVP-5100 an d MVP-5150, feature on-board Setup pa ges. Use the options in the Setup pages to access panel information and make v arious configuration changes. Accessing the Setup and Protected Setup Pages 1.[...]

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    Configuring Communication 22 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels For more information on the Setu p and Pr otected Setup pages, refer to the Setup P ag es section on page 45 and the Pr otected Setup P ages section on page 55. Setting the Panel’ s Device Number In the Pr otec ted Setup page: 1. Press the De vice Number field in the De vic[...]

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    Configuring Communication 23 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Wireless Settings - Wireless Access Overview (MVP-5150 Only) DHCP When choosing DHCP , a DHCP server must be accessible before the fields are populated. The parameters of the wireless car d must be set before selecting Ethernet as the Master Connection T ype. The Wir eless Acc[...]

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    Configuring Communication 24 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Wireless communication using a DHCP Address In the Pr otec ted Setup page: 1. Select Wir eless Settings . W ireless communication is set within the IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 15). 2. T oggle the DHCP/Static field from the IP Settings section until the choice cycle[...]

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    Configuring Communication 25 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Wireless communic ation using a Static IP Address 1. From the Pr otected Setup page, press the Wireless Settings b utton to open the Wir eless Settings page. W ireless communication is set within the IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 15). 2. T oggle the DHCP/Sta tic fie l[...]

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    Configuring Communication 26 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Using the Site S urvey tool This tool allows a user to "snif f out" all transmitting W ireless Access Points within the detection range of the internal wireless card (FIG. 16). Once the Site Survey button is pressed, the device displays the Site Surve y page, which [...]

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    Configuring Communication 27 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 4. Select a desired Access Point by touching the co rresponding row . The up arrow and down arro w will be grayed out if ten or fewe r access points are detected. If more are detected, then the y will be enabled as appropriate so that the user can scroll through the list. 5. W[...]

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    Configuring Communication 28 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 5. In this keyboard, enter the SSID name used on the ta rget W ireless Access Po int ( case sensitive ).  The card should be gi ven t he SSID used by the target W AP . If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to connect to the first a vailable W AP . By default, [...]

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    Configuring Communication 29 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 6. Click Done when complete. 7. From the Open (Clear T ext) Settings page (FIG. 19), press the Save b utton to incorporate the new information into the device and begin the communication process. 8. V erify the proper conf iguration in the fields in the IP Settings section. Re[...]

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    Configuring Communication 30 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 2. Locate the W ir eless Security menu (FIG. 21). 3. Press the Static WEP b utton to open the Static WEP Settings dialog (FIG. 22). 4. Press the SSID f ield. From the Network Name (SSID) keyboard, enter the SSID name used by the target W ireless Access Point ( case sensitiv e[...]

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    Configuring Communication 31 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 6. T oggle the D efault Key field to choose a WEP K ey v alue ( from 1- 4 ) that matches what will be used on the target. This value MUST MA TCH on both devices .  These WEP K ey identif ier values must match f o r both de vices. 7. Press the particular WEP Keys b utton to [...]

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    Configuring Communication 32 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 12. V erify that the fields within the IP Settings section ha ve been properly conf igu red. Refer to Step 1: Configur e the Device’ s W ir eless IP Settings (MVP-5150 Only) section on page 23 for detailed information. 13. Press the Back b utton to na vigate to the Protecte[...]

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    Configuring Communication 33 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode Since the MVP-5150 may connect with a Master via USB or Ethernet, this requires a decision on the type of connection to be ma de between it and the Master . The MVP-5100 may only use USB for connection. T o establish a Master connection:[...]

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    Configuring Communication 34 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Panel downloads and firmware updates The MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 devices support a USB dri ver for panel do wnloads and firmw are updates. This means that the devices connect to a host computer for updates through their Mini USB ports (FIG. 26). All touch pan el setup is done t[...]

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    Configuring Communication 35 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 6. In the new windo w:  - Select Use the following IP Address .  Unde r IP addr ess , pro vide an IP address. Ensure that it is in the same subnet as the IP address giv en to the usb0 interface on the MVP-5100, but make sure that it has a different node number . The IP a[...]

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    Configuring Communication 36 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 9. The W ind ows XP machine no w searches for the suitable driver (FIG. 29). 10. Once the system finds the driv er , it displays its choice (FIG. 30). Click Finish to complete the driver installation. The USB interface will require a static IP address. Pr oceed to the next st[...]

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    Configuring Communication 37 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 3. Right click on the se lected device and select Properties to open the Local Ar ea Connection Pr operties window (FIG. 31). 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties window (FIG. 31) under the General tab, select Internet Pr otocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties to open t[...]

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    Configuring Communication 38 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Systems Settings page of the Pr otected Settings menu, as shown in FIG. 33. (For more information, refer to the Pr otected Setup P ages section on page 55.)  Under Subnet mask , set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 .  Do not enter the Gate way or DNS information.  Cl[...]

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    Configuring Communication 39 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 2. In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dia log (FIG. 34). 3. Click the Communications Settings b utton to open the Communications Settings dialog (FIG. 35). 4. Click the NetLinx Mast[...]

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    Configuring Communication 40 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 6. Click the Edit Settings button to open the V irtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 36). 7. Select the IP Address for the AMX USB device in the A vailable Conn ections section. The IP address will appear in the Curr ent Connection field. Click OK to sav e the settings[...]

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    Configuring Communication 41 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 3. Set the Master Port and select Done . 4. If you enabled password security on your Master , se t the username and password within the device. 5. Select the blank field Username to open the k eyboard. 6. Set the Username and select Done . 7. Select the blank field Pa s s w o [...]

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    Configuring Communication 42 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 8. Click OK to close the open dialogs, save the settings, and return to the main NetLinx Studio application. 9. Place the panel in the T able Charging Station or in the W all Charging Station. 10. After the panel powers up, press and hold down the reset button f or 3 seconds [...]

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    Configuring Communication 43 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 18. Press the on-screen Reboot button to save an y changes and restart the panel. The panel will now be connected to the master . 19. Click the OnLine T ree tab in the W orkspace window to vie w the devices on the V irtual System. The default System value is one . 20. Right-cl[...]

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    Configuring Communication 44 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels[...]

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    Setup Pages 45 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Setup Pages Both the MVP-5100 an d MVP-5150 feature on-board Setup pages. Use the options in the Setup page s to access panel information and make v arious configuration changes. T o access the Setup pages, press the reset button and hold for 3 to 5 seconds (FIG. 40). Setup Pages The Setup [...]

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    Setup Pages 46 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Setup Page (Cont.) Connection Status: Displays whether the panel has external communication, as well as the encryption status of the Master , the connection type ( Ethernet or USB ), and to which System the panel is connected. • Until a connection is establis hed, the message displayed i[...]

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    Setup Pages 47 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Navigation Buttons The follo wing Navigation b uttons (FIG . 42) appear on the left side of the Setup page: Protected Setup Pages Information on the Protected Setup pages is available on page 55. FIG. 42 Setup Page Nav igation Bu ttons Press to access the Protected Setup pages. Press to acc[...]

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    Setup Pages 48 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Information Button The Information b utton allows access of both the Pr oject Information page, which contains data on the TPDesign4 file being used with the MVP-5100, and the P anel Information page, which contains detailed information on the panel its elf. T o access these pages: 1. Pres[...]

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    Setup Pages 49 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Project Information Page (Cont.) Sales Order: Displays the sales order information. Purchase Order: Displays the purchase order information. AMX IR 38K Assigned Port: Displays the AMX 38 kHz IR channel port used by the IR Emitter on the panel. • This information is specified in TPD4 (Proj[...]

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    Setup Pages 50 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Panel Information Page The Panel Information page provides detailed panel information (FIG. 44). Features on this page include: FIG. 44 Panel Information page Panel Information Page Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-righ[...]

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    Setup Pages 51 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Time & Date Settings Page The options on the T ime & Date Settings page (FIG. 45) allows setting and adjusting of time and date information on the NetLinx Master . If the time and/or date on the Master is modified, all connected devices will be updated to reflect the ne w informatio[...]

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    Setup Pages 52 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Audio Settings Page The Audio Settings page allows adjustment of v olume lev els and panel sounds settings (FIG. 46). Features on these pages include: FIG. 46 Audio Settings pages Audio Settings Page Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Connection Status icon: The icon[...]

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    Setup Pages 53 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Battery Settings Page The options on the Battery Settings page allow setting of po w er warning preferences and battery sta tus information, and adjustment of the display times for battery warnings (FIG. 47). Features on this page include: FIG. 47 Battery page Battery Page Back: Saves all c[...]

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    Setup Pages 54 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 55 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Protected Setup Pages The Pr otected Setup page (FIG. 48) provides secured access to advanced panel conf iguration options, including communication and security settings. The Pr otected Setu p page is accessed through the Setup page (please refer to the Setup P age s section on pa[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 56 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Protected Setup Page (Cont.) System Recovery: • Reset System Settings - Delet es all of the current configuration parameters on the panel (including IP Addresses, Device Number assignments, Passwords, and other presets). This opt ion invokes a Confirmation dialog, prompting you[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 57 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels The Pr otected Setup page for the MVP-5100 is slightly different, as some of the functions are d isabled (FIG. 50). The particular functions that are disabled are explained in detail in the Pr otected Setup Navigation Buttons section on page 58. Rebooting and shutting down the tou[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 58 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Protected Setup Navigation Buttons The Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 51) appear on the left edge of the Protected Setup pa ge. The Navigation Buttons for the MVP-5100 ha ve dif ferent functionality than those for the MVP-5150, as shown belo w . FIG. 51 Protected Setup [...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 59 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels System Settings Page The System Settings page (FIG. 53) displays sets the NetLinx Master’ s communication settings. The elements of this page include: FIG. 53 System Settings page System Settings Page Elements Back: Saves all changes and returns to the previous page. Connection [...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 60 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Refer to the Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode se ction on page 33 for m ore detailed information on using the System Settings page. System Setting Page Elements (Cont.) Mode Cycles between the connection modes : URL, Listen, NDP(UDP ,) URL(UDP), and Auto. (Ethernet Only - [...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 61 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Wireless Settings Page (MVP- 5150 Only) Use the options on the W ireless Settings page (FIG. 54) to configure communication settings for the wireless CF card (802.11b/g), an d read the device number assigned to the panel. Features on this page include: Since the MVP-5100 does not [...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 62 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Wireless Settings Page (Cont.) IP Settings (Cont.) Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS address for this panel. Domain Enter a unique name to the panel for DNS look-up. MAC Address This unique address identifies the wireless Ethernet card in the panel (read- only). Active Roamin[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 63 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Wireless Settings Page (Cont.) Wireless Security (Cont.): EAP-TTLS This button opens the EAP-TTLS Settings page (FIG . 64 on page 76). “EAP-TTLS” security is designed for wireless environments where having a Radius server directly validate the ident ity of t he client (panel) [...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 64 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Wireless Security The options on the W ireless Security section (FIG. 55) include the wireless security methods supported by the NXA-WC80211GCF W i-Fi card. Thes e security methods incorporate WP A , WP A2 , and EAP technology , some of w hich require the upload of unique certifi[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 65 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Open (Clear Text) Se ttings Press the Open (Clear T ext) b utton to open the Open (Clear T ext) Settings page (FIG. 56). Open security does not utilize any encryption methodology , but requires an SSID (alpha-numeric) entry . This entry must match the Network Name (SSID) entry of [...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 66 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Static WEP Settings Press the Static WEP b utton to open the Static WEP Setting s page (FIG. 57). Static WEP security requires that both a target W AP be identified and an encryption method be implemented prior to establishing communica tion. In addition to providing both Open an[...]

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    Protected Setup Pages 67 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Refer to the Configuring W ir eless Network Access (MVP-5150 Only) section on page 23 and the Using the Site Surve y tool section on page 26 for further details on these security options. WPA-PSK Settings Press the WP A-PSK button to opens the WP A-PSK dialog (FIG. 58). WP A-PSK s[...]

  • Page 76

    Protected Setup Pages 68 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels  Enter a pass phrase with a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 63.  The exact same pass phrase (including capitaliza tion) must be entered in the access point.  Refer to the Configuring W ir eless Network Access (MVP-5150 On ly) section on page 23 for details on th[...]

  • Page 77

    Protected Setup Pages 69 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels All three of these certif icate-using security me thods are documented in the following sections. EAP Authentication goes a step beyond simply encrypting da ta transfers, b ut also requires that a set of credentials be validated before the client (panel) is allo wed to connect to [...]

  • Page 78

    Protected Setup Pages 70 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels EAP-LEAP Setting s Press the EAP-LE AP button to open the EAP-LEAP Settings page (FIG. 60). EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an Enterprise authentication protocol that can be used in both wired and wireless network en vironments. EAP requires the use of an 802.1x Authe[...]

  • Page 79

    Protected Setup Pages 71 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels  Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 160 for further details on these secu rity options.  Refer to FIG. 61 for an example of how a typical EAP-LEAP system con figuration page should appear . EAP-LEAP Settings SSID (Service Set Identifier): Opens an on-screen keyb[...]

  • Page 80

    Protected Setup Pages 72 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels EAP-FAST Settin gs Press the EAP-F AST b utton to open the EAP-F AST Settings dialog (FIG. 62). EAP-F AST (Flexible Authentication via Secure T unneling) security was designed for wireless en vironments where security and ease of setup are e qually desirable. EAP-F AST uses a cer[...]

  • Page 81

    Protected Setup Pages 73 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 160 and the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 26 for further details on these security options. EAP-FAST Settings (Cont.) Anonymous Identity : Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter an IT provided alphanumeric string which (si[...]

  • Page 82

    Protected Setup Pages 74 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels EAP-PEAP Settings Press the EAP-PE AP b utton to open the EAP-PEAP Settings page (FIG. 63). PEAP (Protected Extensible Au thentication Protocol) was dev eloped as a way to securely transmit authentication information, such as passwords, ov e r a wireless network en vironment. PEA[...]

  • Page 83

    Protected Setup Pages 75 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels EAP-PEAP security is designed for wireless en vironmen ts where it is necessary to transmit data securely ov er a wireless network. Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 160 and the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 26 for further details on these security optio[...]

  • Page 84

    Protected Setup Pages 76 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels EAP-TTLS Setting s Press the EAP-TT LS b utton to open the EAP-TTLS Settings page (FIG. 64). TTLS (EAP T unnele d T ransport Layer Security) is an auth entication method that does n ot use a client certificate to authenticate the panel. Howe ver . this method is more secure than [...]

  • Page 85

    Protected Setup Pages 77 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 160 and the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 26 for further details on these security options. EAP-TTLS Settings (Cont.) Identity: Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an EAP Identity string (used by the panel to identify its[...]

  • Page 86

    Protected Setup Pages 78 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels EAP-TLS Settings Press the EAP-TL S button to open the EAP-TLS Settings page (FIG. 65). TLS (T ransport Layer Security) was the original st andard wireless LAN EAP au thentication protocol. TLS requires additional work during the deployment phase, b ut provides additional securit[...]

  • Page 87

    Protected Setup Pages 79 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels  Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 160 for further details on these secu rity options.  Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 26 for more information on using this feature. EAP-TLS Settings (Cont.) Certificate Authority: When pressed, the pane[...]

  • Page 88

    Protected Setup Pages 80 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Client certificate configuration A client certificate can be conf igu red by an IT depa rtment in se ve ral ways. The client certif icate and priv ate key can both be incorporated into one f ile or split into two separate files. In addition, the file format used by these f iles c[...]

  • Page 89

    Protected Setup Pages 81 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Calibration Page The Calibration page (FIG. 66) allows you to calibrate the touch panel for accurate button selection. 1. Press and hold the reset b utton for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page (see FIG. 48). 2. Press the crosshairs in turn. If the crosshairs are not touched[...]

  • Page 90

    Protected Setup Pages 82 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Other Settings Press the Other Settings b utton to display the two settings options for Cache and Passwo rd . Press one of the options within three seconds, or the two options buttons will slide back behind the Other Settings button. Cache Settings Page The options on the Cache S[...]

  • Page 91

    Protected Setup Pages 83 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Password Settings Pag e The options on the P assword Settings page (FIG. 68) allow assignment of passwords required for users to access the Protected Setup page, and to release the device from a MVP-WCS-52 Charging Station. Features on this page include: T o change a previously es[...]

  • Page 92

    Protected Setup Pages 84 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels The User Access section allo ws the Administrator to control access of all individuals using or attempting to use the MVP-5100. From this section, new users may be gi ven access rights to the de vice; howe ver , they will NO T be given access to the Pr otec ted Settings page. T o[...]

  • Page 93

    Upgrading Firmware 85 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Upgrading Firmware The MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 com e already loaded with on-board firmware, which is upgradeable through the use of the latest version of NetLinx Studio. Refer to the NetLinx St udio version 2.x or higher Instruction Manual for more information on how to do wnload firmw[...]

  • Page 94

    Upgrading Firmware 86 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 6. Press the Reboot b utton both to sa ve an y changes and to restart the panel. Remember that the panel’ s connection type must be set to USB prior to r ebooting the panel and prior to inserting the USB connector . 7. ONL Y AFTER the unit displays the first panel page should you [...]

  • Page 95

    Upgrading Firmware 87 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 10. Click the Communications Settings... b utton to open the Communications Settings dialog box (FIG. 70 ). 11. Click on the NetLinx Master ra dio button from the Platform Selection section. 12. Click on the Virtual Master radio box from the T ransport Connection Option section to co[...]

  • Page 96

    Upgrading Firmware 88 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 21. The OnLine T ree should now display the connection to the device. The Connection Status Icon on the device make take up to f ive seconds to re gister the connection. Step 3: Confirm and Upgra de the firmware via the USB port Use the CC-USB T ype-A to Mini-B 5-wire progr amming c[...]

  • Page 97

    Upgrading Firmware 89 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 7. Select T ools > Firmware T ransfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the main menu to open the Send to NetLinx Device dialog ( B in FIG. 73). V e rify that the panel’ s System and Device number va lues match those v alues listed within the System folder in the OnLine T ree ta[...]

  • Page 98

    Upgrading Firmware 90 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels A Special Note for Network Interface Connections Due to any USB connection to your PC being ma de through a Network Interface Connection (NIC), W indo ws will automatically make an y new NIC connec tion the Primary connection. If this happens, the USB address of 12.0.0.x will sho w [...]

  • Page 99

    Upgrading Firmware 91 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 3. From the Advanced menu, select Advanced Settings... to open the Advanced Settings window (FIG. 75 ). 4. Under the Adapters And Bindings tab, the user needs to make sure the Local Area Connection is not at the top of the Connec tions list. If it is at the top of the list (FIG. 75),[...]

  • Page 100

    Upgrading Firmware 92 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 6. When f inished, click OK to close the Advanced Settings windo w and sav e all changes. FIG. 77 Bindings for Local area list detail[...]

  • Page 101

    Upgrading Firmware 93 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Uploading IR Codes to the MVP-5100 Since the MVP-5100 communicates with other devices through IR instead of through W iFi, making sure that the device has the latest IR codes is vital. T o ensure that the IR codes installed on the de vice are the most suitable, use NetLinx Studio to [...]

  • Page 102

    Upgrading Firmware 94 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels 4. When the IR file appears in the W orkspace Tree, right-click on the file and select De vice Mapping... to open the Device Mapping wi ndo w (FIG. 79). 5. Click the Map button to open the Enter DPS windo w (FIG. 80) and ente r the device number , port number , and system number for[...]

  • Page 103

    Upgrading Firmware 95 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 7. From the main menu, select T ools > Firmware T ransfers > Send T o NetLinx Device... to open the Send to NetLinx Device window (FIG. 81). 8. Select the f ile to be transferred and cl ick Close when finished. Adding an existing IR fi le to NetLinx St udio T o add an existing [...]

  • Page 104

    Upgrading Firmware 96 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Adding an AMX IR Database fi le to Net Linx Studio T o add a n IR file contained in AMX’ s IR Database: 1. In the NetLinx Studio W orkspa ce, select Add F rom AMX IR Database ... to open the Select IR F r om A Database windo w . The pane abo ve the data base directory tree will re[...]

  • Page 105

    Upgrading Firmware 97 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 4. In the File Properties windo w (FIG. 85), verify the Identif ier and Descrip tion information (in the only two f ields with editable data) and click OK. 5. The selected IR file no w appears in the NetLinx Studio W orkspace (FIG. 86). FIG. 85 File Properties window FIG. 86 NetLinx [...]

  • Page 106

    Upgrading Firmware 98 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Adding a personal IR Databa se file to NetLinx Stud io T o choose a n IR file from a personal IR file database: 1. In the NetLinx Studio W orkspace, se lect Add F r om User IR Database... to open the Select IRN User Database window (FIG. 87). 2. Select the file from the directory an[...]

  • Page 107

    Programming 99 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Programming Overview Y ou can program the MVP-5100 and MVP-5150, using the commands in this section, to perform a wide variety of operations using Send_Commands and variable te xt commands. A device must f irst be def ined in the NetLinx pr ogramming language with values for the De vice: Po[...]

  • Page 108

    Programming 100 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Page Commands (Cont. ) @PDR Set the popup location reset flag. If the flag is set, the popup will return to its default location on show instead of it s last drag location. Syntax: "'@PDR-<popup page name>;<reset flag>'" Va r i a b l e : popup page name = 1[...]

  • Page 109

    Programming 101 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Page Commands (Cont.) @PPF Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page. If the page name is empty , the current page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivat ed. This command works in the same way as the[...]

  • Page 110

    Programming 102 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Page Commands (Cont. ) @PPM Set the modality of a specific popup page to Modal or NonModal. A Modal popup page, when active, only allows you to use the buttons and features on that popup page. All other buttons on the panel page are inactivated. Syntax: "'@PPM-<popup page nam[...]

  • Page 111

    Programming 103 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Page Commands (Cont.) @PSE Set the show effect for the specified popup page to the named show effect. Syntax: "'@PSE-<popup page name>;<show effect name>'" Va r i a b l e : popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On[...]

  • Page 112

    Programming 104 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Page Commands (Cont. ) PPOF Deactivate a specific popup page on either a specified page or the current page. If the page name is empty , the curr ent page is used (see example 2). If the popup page is part of a group, the whole group is deactivat ed. This command works in the same way as [...]

  • Page 113

    Programming 105 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Programming Numbers The follo wing information provides the program ming numbers for colors, fonts, and borders. Colors can be used to set the colors on buttons, sliders, and pages. The lowest color number represents the lightest color-specif ic display; the highest number represents the d[...]

  • Page 114

    Programming 106 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.) Index No . Name Red Green Blue 36 V ery Light Cyan 0 255 255 37 Light Cyan 0 223 223 38 Cyan 0 191 191 39 Medium C yan 0 159 159 40 Dark Cyan 0 127 127 41 V ery Dark Cyan 0 95 95 42 V ery Light Aqua 0 128 255 43 Light Aqua 0 1 12 223 44 Aqua 0 96[...]

  • Page 115

    Programming 107 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Font styles and ID numbers Font styles can be used to program the text font s on buttons, sliders, and pages. The follo wing chart shows the def ault font type and their respectiv e ID numbers generated by TPDesign4. RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.) Index No . Name Red Green Blue[...]

  • Page 116

    Programming 108 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Border styles and Programmi ng numbers Border styles can be used to program bor ders on bu ttons, sliders, and popup pages. The TPDesign4 T ouch Panel Design program has pr e-set border styles that are user-selectable. The following number v alues cannot be used for programming purposes w[...]

  • Page 117

    Programming 109 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.) No. Border styles No. Bor der styles 53 Diamond 185 97 Menu Bottom Rounde d 185 54 Diamond 195 98 Menu Bottom Rounde d 195 55 Double Bevel -L 99 Menu T op R ounded 15 56 Double Bevel -M 100 Menu T op Rounded 25 57 Double Bevel -S 101 Menu T op Rounded 35 [...]

  • Page 118

    Programming 110 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels TPD4 Border Styles by Name (Cont.) No. Border styles No. B order styles 141 Menu Left Rounded 55 149 Menu Left Rounded 135 142 Menu Left Rounded 65 150 Menu Left Rounded 145 143 Menu Left Rounded 75 151 Menu Left Rounded 155 144 Menu Left Rounded 85 152 Menu Left Rounded 165 145 Menu Left[...]

  • Page 119

    Programming 111 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands These Button Commands are used in NetLinx Studio and are case insensiti ve. All commands that begin with " ^ " hav e the capability of assigning a variable text address range and button state range. A de vice must first be def ined in the NetLinx pro[...]

  • Page 120

    Programming 112 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^B A U Append unicode text. Same format as ^UNI. Syntax: "'^BAU-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<unicode text>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for mu[...]

  • Page 121

    Programming 113 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BCT Set the text color to the specified color . Only if the specified text color is not the same as the curren t color . Note : Color can be assigned by color name (without spaces), number or R,G ,B valu e (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA). Syntax: "'^BC[...]

  • Page 122

    Programming 114 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^BIM Set the input mask for the specified address. Syntax: "'^BIM-<vt addr range>,<input mask>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. input mask = Refer to the T ext Area Input Masking table on page[...]

  • Page 123

    Programming 115 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMC Button copy command. Copy attributes of the source button to all the destination buttons. Note that the source is a single button state. Each state must be copied as a separate command. The <codes> section represents what attributes will be [...]

  • Page 124

    Programming 116 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^BMF Set any/all button parameters by sending embedded codes and data. Syntax: "'^BMF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<data>'" Va r i a b l e s : variable text address char array = 1 - 4000. button states r[...]

  • Page 125

    Programming 117 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BMF (Cont.) For some of these commands and values, refer to the RGB V alues for all 88 Basic Colors table on page 105. ’%CF<on fill color >’ = Set Fill Color. ’%CB<on border color>’ = Set Border Color. ’%CT<on text color>?[...]

  • Page 126

    Programming 118 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^BMI Set the button mask image. Mask image is used to crop a borderless button to a non-square shap e. This is typically used with a bitmap. Syntax: "'^BMI-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<mask image>'" Va [...]

  • Page 127

    Programming 119 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BNN Set the T akeNote network name for the specified Addresses. Syntax: "'^BNN-<vt addr range>,<network name>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. network name = Use a valid IP Address. Example: SE[...]

  • Page 128

    Programming 120 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^BOR Set a border to a specific border style associated with a border value for those buttons with a defined address range. Refer to the Border Styles and Programming Numbers table on page 108 for more information. Syntax: "'^BOR-<vt add[...]

  • Page 129

    Programming 121 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^BRD Set the border of a button state/ states. Only if the specified border is not the same as the current border . The border names are available through the TPDesign4 border -name drop-down list. Syntax: "'^BRD-<vt addr range>,<but[...]

  • Page 130

    Programming 122 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^BVL Log-On/Log-Off the computer control connection. Syntax: "'^BVL-<vt addr range>,<connection>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. connection = 0 (Log-Off connection) and 1 (Log-On connection).[...]

  • Page 131

    Programming 123 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^CPF Clear all page flip s from a button. Syntax: "'^CPF-<vt addr range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^CPF-500'" Clears all page flips from the bu[...]

  • Page 132

    Programming 124 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^FON Set a font to a specific Font ID value for those buttons with a defined address range. Font ID numbers are generated by th e TPDesign4 programmers report. Syntax: "'^FON-<vt addr range>,<button states range>,<font value&[...]

  • Page 133

    Programming 125 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^GLH Change the bargraph upper limit. Syntax: "'^GLH-<vt addr range>,<bargraph hi>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. bargraph limit range = 1 - 65535 ( bargr aph upper limit range ). Example: SEN[...]

  • Page 134

    Programming 126 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^GSN Change the bargraph slider name or joystick cursor name. Slider names and cursor names can be f ound in the TP Design4 slider name and cursor drop-down list. Syntax: "'^GSN-<vt addr range>,<bargraph slider name>'"[...]

  • Page 135

    Programming 127 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^JSB Set bitmap/ picture alignment using a numeric keypad layout for those buttons with a defined address range. The alignment of 0 is followed by ',<left>,<top> '. The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corne[...]

  • Page 136

    Programming 128 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont .) ^JST Set text alignment using a numeric keypad layout for those buttons with a defined address range. The alignment of 0 is followed by ',<left>,<top> '. The left and top coordinates are relative to the upper left corner of the [...]

  • Page 137

    Programming 129 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels "^" Button Commands (Cont.) ^TEC Set the text effect color for the specified addresses/states to the specified color . The T ext Effect is specified by name and c an be found in TPD4. Y ou can also assign the color by name or RGB va lue (RRGGBB or RRGGBBAA). Syntax: "'^[...]

  • Page 138

    Programming 130 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Miscellaneous MVP Stri ngs back to the Master The following tw o strings are sent by the MVP panel back to the communicating Master: MVP Panel Loc k Passcode c ommands These commands are used to maintain a passcode list. W ith the MVOP-5200i, a passw ord must be entered to remove the pane[...]

  • Page 139

    Programming 131 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Text Effects Names The following is a listing of text ef fects names associated with the ^TEF command on page 129. MVP Panel Lock Passcode Commands (Cont.) ^LPR Remove a given user from the User Access Passwords li st on the Password Setup page. Syntax: "'^LPR-<user>'&[...]

  • Page 140

    Programming 132 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Button Query Commands Button Query commands reply back with a custom ev ent. There will be one custom e vent for each button/state combination. Each query is assigned a unique custom e vent type. The f ollowing example is for deb ug purposes only: NetLinx Example: CUSTOM_EVENT[device, Add[...]

  • Page 141

    Programming 133 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels All custom ev ents hav e the follo wing 7 fields: These fields are populated dif f erently for each query command. The text length (String Encode) f ield is not used in any command. Custom Event Fields Field Description Uint Flag 0 means text is a standard string, 1 means Unicode encoded s[...]

  • Page 142

    Programming 134 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BCF Get the current fill color . Syntax: "'?BCF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for Genera[...]

  • Page 143

    Programming 135 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BMP Get the current bitmap name. Syntax: "'?BMP-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General[...]

  • Page 144

    Programming 136 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?BRD Get the current border name. Syntax: "'?BRD-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for Genera[...]

  • Page 145

    Programming 137 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?FON Get the current font index. Syntax: "'?FON-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for General [...]

  • Page 146

    Programming 138 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?JSB Get the current bitmap justification. Syntax: "'?JSB-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, f[...]

  • Page 147

    Programming 139 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?JST Get the current text justification. Syntax: "'?JST-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for [...]

  • Page 148

    Programming 140 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Button Query Commands (Cont.) ?TEF Get the current text effect name. Syntax: "'?TEF-<vt addr range>,<button states range>'" Va r i a b l e : variable text address range = 1 - 4000. button states range = 1 - 256 for multi-state buttons (0 = All states, for G[...]

  • Page 149

    Programming 141 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Panel Runtime Operations Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX T erminal Emulator mode. These commands are case insensitiv e. Panel Runtime Op eration Commands ABEEP Output a single beep even if beep is Off. Syntax: "'ABEEP'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'AB[...]

  • Page 150

    Programming 142 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Panel Runtime Operatio n Commands (Cont.) @AKP Pop up the keypad icon and initialize the text string to that specified. Keypad string is set to null on power up and is stored until power is lost. The Pro mpt T ext is optional. Syntax: "'@AKP-<initial text>;<prompt text&[...]

  • Page 151

    Programming 143 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Panel Runtime Operatio n Commands (Cont.) @EKP Extend the Keypad. Pops up the keypad icon and initializes the text string to that specified. The Prompt T ext is optional. Syntax: "'@EKP-<initial text>;<prompt text>'" Va r i a b l e s : initial text = 1 - 50 [...]

  • Page 152

    Programming 144 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Panel Runtime Operatio n Commands (Cont.) @SOU Play a sound file. Syntax: "'@SOU-<sound name>'" Va r i a b l e s : sound name = Name of the sound file. Supported sound file formats are: WAV & MP3. Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'@SOU-Music.wav'&q[...]

  • Page 153

    Programming 145 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Input Commands These Send Commands are case insensitive. Input Command s ^CAL Put panel in calibration mode. Syntax: "'^CAL'" Example: SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^CAL'" Puts the panel in calibration mode. ^KPS Set the keyboard pas st hru . Syntax: "&a[...]

  • Page 154

    Programming 146 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Embedded codes The following is a list of G4 compatible embedd ed codes: Embedded Codes Decimal numbers Hexidecimal values Vir tual keystrok e 8 ($08) Backspace 13 ($0D) Enter 27 ($1B) ESC 128 ( $80) CTR L key down 129 ( $81) AL T key down 130 ( $82) Shift key down 131 ($83) F1 132 ($84) [...]

  • Page 155

    Programming 147 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Panel Setup Commands These commands are case insen sitiv e. Panel Setup Commands ^MUT Set the panel mute state. Syntax: "'^MUT-<mute state>'" Va r i a b l e : mute state= 0 = Mute Off and 1 = Mute On. Example: SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^MUT-1''"[...]

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    Programming 148 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels[...]

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    Battery Life and Replacem ent 149 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Battery Life and Replacement Overview The battery po wering the MVP-5100 and MVP-5150 is designed for upwards of 300 deep dischar ge rechargings. Re gular shallo w rechargings will extensi v ely increase expected battery life, and the device should be stored in either the[...]

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    Battery Life and Replacement 150 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Battery Replacement The touch panel's battery is intended to last the life of the device, b ut it may be upgraded for ad ditional run time. In cases where the battery has reached its effecti ve end of life, it may be replaced with the MVP-BP-52 Battery Pack Kit ( FG5[...]

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    Appendix A: Text Formatti ng 151 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Appendix A: Text Formatting Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks T ext formatting codes for bargraphs provide a mechanism to allow a portion of a bargraphs te xt to be dynamically provided information about the current stat us of the level (multistate and traditio[...]

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    Appendix A: Text Formatting 152 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Text Area Input Masking T ext Area Input Masking may be used to limit the allo wed/correct characters that are entered into a text area. For example, in working with a zip code, a user could limit the entry to a max length of only 5 characters; with input masking, this lim[...]

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    Appendix A: Text Formatti ng 153 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Refer to the following Send_Commands for more detailed information: Input mask ranges These ranges allow a user to specify the min imum and maximum numeric value for a field. On ly one range is allow ed per field. Using a range implies a numeric entry ONLY . An example fro[...]

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    Appendix A: Text Formatting 154 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels A keyboard entry using normal text entry is straightforward. Ho we ver , once an input mask is applied, the behavior of the k eyboard needs to change to accommodate the input mask's requirement. W hen working with masks, any literal characters in the mask w ill be &qu[...]

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    Appendix A: Text Formatti ng 155 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels URL Resources A URL can be broken into se veral parts. F or example, with the URL http://www .amx.com/company -info- home.asp , this URL indicates that the protocol in use is http (HyperT ext T ransport Protocol) and that the information resides on a host machine named www[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 156 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Appendix B: Wireless Technology Overview of Wireless Technology  802.11b/2.4 GHz and 802.11a/5 GHz are the two major WLAN standards and both operate using radio frequency (RF) technology . T ogether the two standards are together called W i-Fi and operate in frequen[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 157 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Terminology  802.1x  IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard that is built on the Internet standard EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol ). 802.1x is a standard for passing EAP messages ov er either a wired or wirele ss LAN. Additio nally , 802.1x is also responsible f[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 158 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels  WEP  Short for W ired Equi valent Pri vacy , WEP is a scheme used to secure wireless networks (W i-Fi). A wi reless network broa dcasts messages using radio which are particularly susceptible to hacker a ttacks. WEP was intended to pro vide the confidentiality a[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 159 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels  WP A 2  Also kno w as IEEE 802.11 i, this is an amendment to the 802.11 standard specifyi ng security mechanisms for wireless networ ks. The 802.11i scheme makes use of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) block cipher; WEP and WP A use the RC4 stream cipher . [...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 160 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels EAP Authentication EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an Enterprise authentication protocol that can be used in both a wired and wireless network environment. EAP requires the use of an 802.1x Authentication Server , also known as a RADIUS server . Although ov[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 161 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels EAP communication overview EAP Authentication goes a step beyond just encrypting data transfers, b ut also requires that a set of credentials be validated before the client (panel) is allo wed to connect to the rest of the network (FIG. 91). Below is a description of th[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 162 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels AMX Certificate Upload Utility The Certificate Upload utility gi ves you the ability to compile a list of target touch panels, select a pre- obtained certificate (uniquely identifying the panel), and then upload that f ile to the selected panel. This application ensure[...]

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    Appendix B: Wireless Technology 163 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels 6. S elect the IP Address that corresponds to the vi rtual IP Address assigned to the USB connection port on the computer . The default is 12.0.0.2 . 7. N avigate to the Add IP Addr ess field at the bottom-left of the interface and enter a v alue of 1 greater than the v[...]

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    Appendix C: Troubleshooting 164 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Appendix C: Troubleshooting This section describes the solutions to possible ha rdware/f irmware issues that could arise during the common operation of a Modero touch panel. Panel Doesn’t Re spond To Touche s Symptom: When calibrating the de vice, the de vice either does[...]

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    Appendix C: Troubleshooting 165 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels Device Isn’t Appearin g In The Online Tre e Tab 1. V erify that the System number is the same on both the NetLinx Project Na vigator window and the System Settings page on the de vice. 2. V erify the proper NetLinx Master IP and connection methods entered into the Master [...]

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    Appendix C: Troubleshooting 166 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touc h Panels Only One Modero Panel I n My System Shows Up Symptom: I have mor e than one Moder o panel connected to my System Master and only one shows up. Multiple NetLinx Compatible devices, such as MVP panels, can be associated for use with a single Master . Eac h panel comes with a[...]

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    Appendix 167 M VP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint To uch Panels[...]

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