Amx Mvp 7500 8400 Users Manual 7500/8400 7.5 & 8.4” Modero® ViewPoint® Touch Panels

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Operation/Reference Guide

MVP-7500/8400
7.5" & 8.4” Modero® ViewPoint® Touch Panels

Touch Panels

Last Revised: 2/18/2013

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MVP Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels .................................................1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
MVP Specifications ................................................................................................... 1

MVP-BP Power Pack ...........................................................................................5
Overview .................................................................................................................. 5
MVP-BP Specifications .................................................................................................... 5

Installing MVP-BP Batteries ...................................................................................... 5

NXA-CFSP Compact Flash ..................................................................................7
Overview .................................................................................................................. 7
Compact Flash Card - Security .................................................................................. 7
Installing the NXA-CFSP Compact Flash Card........................................................... 7
Accessing the MVP’s Internal Components ..................................................................... 7
Removing the Installed Card ........................................................................................... 8
Installing the Compact Flash Upgrade Card .................................................................... 8

Wireless Interface Cards ...................................................................................11
802.11b Wireless Interface Card............................................................................. 11
Specifications ............................................................................................................... 11

NXA-WC80211GCF 802.11g Wireless Interface Card............................................. 12
Specifications

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Installing the 802.11g Card and Antenna ............................................................... 15
Firmware Requirements ................................................................................................ 15
Access the MVP’s Internal Components ........................................................................ 15
Removing the Installed Card ......................................................................................... 15
Preparing the MVP’s Rear Housing ............................................................................... 15
Installing the NXA-WC80211GCF.................................................................................. 16
Closing and Securing the MVP Enclosure ...................................................................... 16

Configuring Communications ...........................................................................19
Modero Setup and System Settings ....................................................................... 19
Accessing the Setup and Protected Setup Pages.......................................................... 19
Setting the Panel’s Device Number............................................................................... 20

Wireless Settings Page - Wireless Access Overview ............................................... 20
Hot Swapping................................................................................................................ 20

Configuring a Wireless Network Access ................................................................. 20
Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings ................................................. 21
Wireless communication using a DHCP Address ........................................................... 21
Wireless communication using a Static IP Address........................................................ 21
Using the Site Survey tool ............................................................................................. 22

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Step 2: Configure the Card’s Wireless Security Settings ........................................ 23
Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for unsecured access to a WAP200G ............. 24
Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G ................. 25
Automatically set SSID .................................................................................................. 26
Manually set SSID.......................................................................................................... 26
Configuring multiple wireless Moderos to communicate to a target WAP200G ........... 29

Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode ........................................................... 29
USB................................................................................................................................ 30
Prepare your PC for USB communication with the panel .............................................. 30
Configure the panel for USB communication ................................................................ 30
Configure a Virtual NetLinx Master using NetLinx Studio ............................................. 31
Ethernet ........................................................................................................................ 32
Master Connection to a Virtual Master via Ethernet ..................................................... 32

Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel ................................................ 35
Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel ............................................... 37

Upgrading MVP Firmware ................................................................................39
Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port ................................................ 40
Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type .............................................. 40
Step 2: Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port ........................................ 40
Step 3: Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port ....................................... 41

Upgrading the Docking Station Firmware via USB ................................................. 43
Step 1: Prepare the Docking Station for firmware transfer via USB.............................. 43
Step 2: Upgrade the Docking Station firmware via USB ............................................... 44

Setup Pages ......................................................................................................47
Setup Pages ............................................................................................................ 47
Navigation Buttons........................................................................................................ 49
Custom Logo ................................................................................................................. 49

Protected Setup Pages ........................................................................................... 50
Protected Setup Navigation Buttons............................................................................. 52
Security Settings ........................................................................................................... 53
System Settings Page.................................................................................................... 54
Wireless Settings Page .................................................................................................. 56
Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................... 61
Open Settings ............................................................................................................... 61
WEP Settings................................................................................................................. 62
WPA-PSK Settings ......................................................................................................... 63
EAP-LEAP Settings ........................................................................................................ 64
EAP-FAST Settings ........................................................................................................ 65
EAP-PEAP Settings ........................................................................................................ 67
EAP-TTLS Settings ......................................................................................................... 68

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EAP-TLS Settings ........................................................................................................... 70
Client certificate configuration ...................................................................................... 71
Calibration Page............................................................................................................ 72
G4 Web Control Settings/G4 Web Control Page .......................................................... 73
Other Settings............................................................................................................... 74
Cache Settings/Cache Setup Page ................................................................................ 75
Setting the image cache................................................................................................ 77
Clearing the image cache .............................................................................................. 77
Checking image cache status ........................................................................................ 77
Password Setup Page.................................................................................................... 77
SIP Settings Page (MVP-8400 only) ............................................................................... 78
Tools.............................................................................................................................. 79
Panel Connection Logs/Panel Logs Page....................................................................... 80
Checking the Panel Connection Logs ............................................................................ 81
Refreshing the Panel Connections Log .......................................................................... 81
Clearing the Panel Connections Log.............................................................................. 81
Panel Statistics Page ..................................................................................................... 81
Checking the Panel Statistics......................................................................................... 83
Refreshing the Panel Statistics ...................................................................................... 83
Clearing the Panel Statistics .......................................................................................... 83
Connection Utility Page................................................................................................. 83
Using the Connection Utility.......................................................................................... 85

Information ............................................................................................................. 85
Project Information Page............................................................................................... 85
Panel Information Page ................................................................................................. 87

Time & Date Setup ................................................................................................. 89
Audio Settings ........................................................................................................ 91
WAV files - Supported sample rates.............................................................................. 92
Custom Sounds.............................................................................................................. 92

Battery Settings/Batteries ...................................................................................... 92
EAP Security & Server Certificates - Overview ....................................................... 94

Programming ....................................................................................................97
Overview ................................................................................................................ 97
Button Assignments ............................................................................................... 97
Page Commands ..................................................................................................... 97
@APG .....................................................................................................................................
@CPG .....................................................................................................................................
@DPG .....................................................................................................................................
@PDR .....................................................................................................................................
@PHE......................................................................................................................................
@PHP......................................................................................................................................
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@PPA...................................................................................................................................... 99
@PPF ...................................................................................................................................... 99
@PPG ..................................................................................................................................... 99
@PPK...................................................................................................................................... 99
@PPM ................................................................................................................................... 100
@PPN ................................................................................................................................... 100
@PPT .................................................................................................................................... 100
@PPX.................................................................................................................................... 100
@PSE .................................................................................................................................... 100
@PSP .................................................................................................................................... 101
@PST .................................................................................................................................... 101
PAGE.................................................................................................................................... 101
PPOF .................................................................................................................................... 101

Programming Numbers......................................................................................... 102
RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors ................................................................ 102
PPOG ................................................................................................................................... 102
PPON ................................................................................................................................... 102

Font styles and ID numbers ......................................................................................... 105
Border styles and Programming numbers ................................................................... 105

"^" Button Commands ......................................................................................... 108
^ANI.....................................................................................................................................
^APF ....................................................................................................................................
^BAT ....................................................................................................................................
^BAU....................................................................................................................................
^BCB ....................................................................................................................................
^BCF ....................................................................................................................................
^BCT ....................................................................................................................................
^BDO ...................................................................................................................................
^BFB ....................................................................................................................................
^BIM ....................................................................................................................................
^BLN ....................................................................................................................................
^BMC ...................................................................................................................................
^BMF ...................................................................................................................................
^BMI ....................................................................................................................................
^BML....................................................................................................................................
^BMP ...................................................................................................................................
^BNC ...................................................................................................................................
^BNN ...................................................................................................................................
^BNT....................................................................................................................................
^BOP....................................................................................................................................
^BOR....................................................................................................................................
^BOS....................................................................................................................................
^BPP ....................................................................................................................................
^BRD....................................................................................................................................
^BSF.....................................................................................................................................
^BSM ...................................................................................................................................
^BSO....................................................................................................................................
^BVL ....................................................................................................................................
^BVN....................................................................................................................................
^BVP ....................................................................................................................................
^BVT ....................................................................................................................................
^BWW..................................................................................................................................

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^CPF ....................................................................................................................................
^DLD....................................................................................................................................
^DPF ....................................................................................................................................
^ENA ...................................................................................................................................
^FON ...................................................................................................................................
^GDI.....................................................................................................................................
^GIV.....................................................................................................................................
^GLH....................................................................................................................................
^GLL.....................................................................................................................................
^GRD ...................................................................................................................................
^GRU ...................................................................................................................................
^GSC....................................................................................................................................
^GSN ...................................................................................................................................
^ICO.....................................................................................................................................
^IRM ....................................................................................................................................
^JSB.....................................................................................................................................
^JSI ......................................................................................................................................
^JST .....................................................................................................................................
^MBT ...................................................................................................................................
^MDC...................................................................................................................................
^SAV ....................................................................................................................................
^SHO ...................................................................................................................................
^SKT ....................................................................................................................................
^STO ....................................................................................................................................
^TEC ....................................................................................................................................
^TEF.....................................................................................................................................
^TOP ....................................................................................................................................

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undock .................................................................................................................
dock .....................................................................................................................................
^TXT ....................................................................................................................................
^UNI.....................................................................................................................................
^VTP ....................................................................................................................................

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MVP Panel Lock Passcode commands ......................................................................... 127
^LPC..................................................................................................................................... 127
^LPR..................................................................................................................................... 127
^LPS ..................................................................................................................................... 127

Text Effects Names ............................................................................................... 128
Button Query Commands ..................................................................................... 129
?BCB ....................................................................................................................................
?BCF.....................................................................................................................................
?BCT.....................................................................................................................................
?BMP....................................................................................................................................
?BOP ....................................................................................................................................
?BRD ....................................................................................................................................
?BRT .....................................................................................................................................
?BWW ..................................................................................................................................
?CHR ....................................................................................................................................
?FBC.....................................................................................................................................
?FON....................................................................................................................................
?ICO .....................................................................................................................................
?JSB .....................................................................................................................................

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?JSI.......................................................................................................................................
?JST......................................................................................................................................
?LOG ....................................................................................................................................
?MCO ...................................................................................................................................
?MUT....................................................................................................................................
?PIF ......................................................................................................................................
?STA.....................................................................................................................................
?STO ....................................................................................................................................
?TEC.....................................................................................................................................
?TEF .....................................................................................................................................
?TXT .....................................................................................................................................

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ABEEP ..................................................................................................................................
ADBEEP................................................................................................................................
@AKB ...................................................................................................................................
AKEYB..................................................................................................................................
AKEYP ..................................................................................................................................
AKEYR..................................................................................................................................
?WIF .....................................................................................................................................
@AKP ...................................................................................................................................
@AKR ...................................................................................................................................
BEEP.....................................................................................................................................
BRIT......................................................................................................................................
@BRT ....................................................................................................................................
DBEEP ..................................................................................................................................
@EKP....................................................................................................................................
PKEYP ..................................................................................................................................
@PKP....................................................................................................................................
SETUP ..................................................................................................................................
SHUTDOWN.........................................................................................................................
SLEEP ...................................................................................................................................
@SOU ...................................................................................................................................
@TKP ....................................................................................................................................
TPAGEON ............................................................................................................................
TPAGEOFF ...........................................................................................................................
@VKB ...................................................................................................................................
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Input Commands................................................................................................... 143
^CAL .................................................................................................................................... 143
^KPS .................................................................................................................................... 143
^VKS .................................................................................................................................... 143

Embedded codes .................................................................................................. 144
Panel Setup Commands ........................................................................................ 145
^MUT ...................................................................................................................................
@PWD ..................................................................................................................................
^PWD...................................................................................................................................
^VOL ....................................................................................................................................

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Dynamic Image Commands................................................................................... 146
^BBR .................................................................................................................................... 146
^RAF .................................................................................................................................... 146
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^RAF, ^RMF - Embedded Codes ................................................................................ 147
^RMF ................................................................................................................................... 147
^RSR .................................................................................................................................... 147

Escape Sequences ....................................................................................................... 148
$DV ......................................................................................................................................
$SY .......................................................................................................................................
$IP ........................................................................................................................................
$HN......................................................................................................................................
$MC .....................................................................................................................................
$ID .......................................................................................................................................
$PX.......................................................................................................................................
$PY.......................................................................................................................................
$ST .......................................................................................................................................
$AC ......................................................................................................................................
$AP ......................................................................................................................................
$CC ......................................................................................................................................
$CP.......................................................................................................................................
$LC .......................................................................................................................................
$LP .......................................................................................................................................
$BX ......................................................................................................................................
$BY.......................................................................................................................................
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Intercom Commands ............................................................................................. 149
^MODEL?............................................................................................................................. 149
^ICS- .................................................................................................................................... 149
^ICE' .................................................................................................................................... 149

SIP Commands ...................................................................................................... 150
^PHN-AUTOANSWER ..........................................................................................................
^PHN-CALL ..........................................................................................................................
^PHN-INCOMING ................................................................................................................
^ICM-TALK...........................................................................................................................
^ICM-LISTEN ........................................................................................................................
^ICM-MUTEMIC ...................................................................................................................
^PHN-ANSWER....................................................................................................................
^PHN-LINESTATE.................................................................................................................
^PHN-MSGWAITING............................................................................................................
^PHN-PRIVACY ....................................................................................................................
^PHN-REDIAL ......................................................................................................................
^PHN-TRANSFERRED ..........................................................................................................
^PHN-AUTOANSWER ..........................................................................................................
?PHN-AUTOANSWER...........................................................................................................
^PHN-CALL ..........................................................................................................................
^PHN-DTMF.........................................................................................................................
^PHN-HANGUP....................................................................................................................
^PHN-HOLD.........................................................................................................................
?PHN-LINESTATE .................................................................................................................
^PHN-PRIVACY ....................................................................................................................
^PHN-SETUP-DOMAIN ........................................................................................................
^PHN-SETUP-ENABLE..........................................................................................................
^PHN-SETUP-PASSWORD....................................................................................................
^PHN-SETUP-PORT ..............................................................................................................
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^PHN-REDIAL ......................................................................................................................
^PHN-TRANSFER .................................................................................................................
^PHN-SETUP-STUNADDR ....................................................................................................
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Panel Calibration ............................................................................................155
Calibrating the MVP Panels .................................................................................. 155
Testing your Calibration .............................................................................................. 156
If Calibration Is Not Working....................................................................................... 156

Appendix A: Text Formatting .........................................................................157
Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 157
Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 158
Input mask character types ......................................................................................... 158
Input Mask Ranges ...................................................................................................... 159
Input mask next field characters.................................................................................. 159
Input mask operations................................................................................................. 159
Input mask literals ....................................................................................................... 159
Input mask output examples ....................................................................................... 160

URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 160
Special Escape Sequences ........................................................................................... 160

Appendix B - Wireless Technology .................................................................163
Overview of Wireless Technology......................................................................... 163
Terminology.......................................................................................................... 164
802.1x ......................................................................................................................... 164
AES.............................................................................................................................. 164
CERTIFICATES (CA) ..................................................................................................... 164
MIC.............................................................................................................................. 164
WEP............................................................................................................................. 164
WPA ............................................................................................................................ 164
WPA2 .......................................................................................................................... 165

EAP Authentication............................................................................................... 166
EAP Characteristics ..................................................................................................... 166
EAP Communication Overview.................................................................................... 167

Configuring Modero Firmware via the USB Port .................................................. 167
Step 1: Configure The Panel For a USB Connection Type ........................................... 167
Step 2: Prepare NetLinx Studio For Communication Via the USB Port ....................... 168

AMX Certificate Upload Utility ............................................................................. 168
Uploading a Certificate File .................................................................................. 169

Appendix C: Troubleshooting .........................................................................171
Overview .............................................................................................................. 171
Panel Doesn’t Respond To Touches ............................................................................ 171

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Battery Will Not Hold Or Take A Charge .................................................................... 171
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MVP Can’t Obtain a DHCP Address ............................................................................ 172
My WEP Doesn’t Seem To Be Working ....................................................................... 172
NetLinx Studio Only Detects One Of My Connected Masters..................................... 172
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Only One Modero Panel In My System Shows Up ....................................................... 172
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MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

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MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

MVP Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

MVP Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels
Overview
The MVP-7500 (7.5") and MVP-8400 (8.4") Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels (FIG. 1) are 802.11-based
wireless handheld G4 touch panels, pre-installed with an 802.11 Wi-Fi Interface Card to communicate with a NetLinx
Master via a standard 802.11b/g Wireless Access Point.

MVP-7500
(FG5965-01)

MVP-8400
(FG5965-02)

FIG. 1 MVP-7500 and MVP-8400 Touch Panels
Previous 802.11b versions of MVP panels are field upgradeable to 802.11g communication via the

installation of the NXA-WC8011GCF Wi-Fi Card Kit (FG2255-07).
MVP panels feature nine programmable external pushbuttons and two programmable LEDs, and support
AMX G4 graphics technology, making them compatible with AMX’s TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design
program.
MVP panels utilize two IR frequencies (38 KHz and 455 KHz) as well as 2 additional user-defined IR
libraries, on 4 IR ports.
MVP panels feature programmable firmware that can be upgraded via either the wireless interface card or the
mini-USB port. MVP panels utilize unique firmware kit files: the MVP-7500 can be upgraded via the "596501.kit" file, while the MVP-8400 can be upgraded via the "5965-02.kit" file.
MVP panels support AMX Computer Control, which enables remote viewing and control of any networked
computer directly from the panel. This gives the user the ability to launch digital music from a PC, cruise the
Internet, check and respond to E-mail, open software files, and launch applications.
MVP panels come equipped with a battery and power supply (see specifications).
Optional AMX accessory solutions for the MVPs include
MVP-TDS Table Top Docking Station (see the MVP-TDS Table Top Docking Station Operation/Reference
Guide for details).
MVP-WDS Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station-Black/Silver (see the MVP-WDS Wall Docking Station
Operation/Reference Guide for details).
MVP-KS Kickstand (see the MVP-KS Kickstand Operation/Reference Guide for details).

MVP Specifications
The MVP-7500 (FG5965-01) utilizes a 7.5" Color Passive LCD to display a 640 x 480 pixel image with 4096

colors.
The MVP-8400 panel (FG5965-02) utilizes an 8.4" Color Active LCD to display an 800 x 600 pixel
resolution using 256K colors.

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MVP Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

Mini-USB connector

programmable
Stylus LED

programmable
status LED

programmable
pushbuttons

programmable
pushbuttons
(joystick
configuration)

Stylus
(fits within slot
on side panel)

Microphone
MVP-8400 only
Speaker (right)
MVP-8400 only
PWR connector

Docking station interface connector
FIG. 2 MVP Touch Panels

MVP Specifications
Models:

• MVP-7500
• MVP-8400

Dimensions (HWD):

• 7.09" x 10.47" x 1.47" (18.00 cm x 26.60 cm x 3.73 cm)

Power Requirements:

Without Charging:
MVP-7500:
• Constant current draw: 1.0 A @ 12 VDC
• Startup current draw: 1.5 A @ 12 VDC
MVP-8400:
• Constant current draw: 1.2 A @ 12 VDC
• Startup current draw: 1.8 A @ 12 VDC
While Charging:
MVP-7500:
• Constant current draw: 3.0 A @ 12 VDC
• Startup current draw: 3.6 A @ 12 VDC
MVP-8400:
• Constant current draw: 3.2 A @ 12 VDC
• Startup current draw: 3.8 A @ 12 VDC
• If MVP panel is mounted onto a TDS or WDS, add 0.1 A to the above
figures.

Power Modes:

• ON: Panel is fully functional.
• STANDBY: Panel uses low power, the LCD/backlight is shutdown, LEDs still
function. Panel resumes the ON mode in ~ 1 second.
• OFF: On-board programs not running, touch screen still powered, LED not
functional. Panel resumes the ON mode in ~ 30 seconds.

Battery Duration:
(per battery)

• Four hours of normal use (25% On state, 25% Standby, and 50% Off).

Memory (factory default):

• 64 MB SDRAM

• Two hours of continuous use.
• 64 MB Compact Flash (upgradeable to 1 GB - factory programmed)

Weight:

1.85 lbs (0.84 kg)
• with 1 battery: 2.25 lbs (1.02 kg)
• with 2 batteries: 2.65 lbs (1.20 kg)

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MVP Specifications (Cont.)
MVP-7500 LCD
Specifications:

• Aspect ratio: 4 x 3
• Brightness (luminance): 120 cd/m2
• Channel transparency: 8-bit Alpha blending
• Contrast ratio: 20:1
• Display colors: 4096 colors (12-bit color depth)
• Dot/pixel pitch: 0.23 mm
• Panel type: TFT Color Passive-Matrix
• Screen resolution: 640 x 480 pixels (HV) @ 60 Hz frame frequency
• Viewing angles (vertical): + 17° / - 17° (from center)

MVP-8400 LCD
Specifications:

• Aspect ratio: 4 x 3
• Brightness (luminance): 180 cd/m2
• Channel transparency: 8-bit Alpha blending
• Contrast ratio: 350:1
• Display colors: 256K colors (18-bit color depth)
• Dot/pixel pitch: 0.21 mm
• Panel type: TFT Color Active-Matrix
• Screen resolution: 800 x 600 pixels (HV) @ 60 Hz frame frequency
• Viewing angles (vertical): + 60° / - 40° (from center)

Active Screen Area:

• 6.71" x 5.03" (17.04cm x 12.78cm)

External Components:
Docking station interface
connector:

Metallic strip connector located on the bottom panel provides communication
and power between the panel and the optional docking stations.

LEDs:

Two sets of NetLinx programmable LEDs (supporting On, Off, and Blink).
Default blink patterns:
- Stylus LED: Blink = Batteries charging, On = Batteries charged.
- Front panel LED: Blink = Panel booting, On = Panel operating properly.

Mini-USB connector:

5-pin mini-USB connector for programming, firmware update, and file transfer.

Power connector:

• 2.1mm barrel-style power jack, for use with the included PS4.4 power
supply.

Stylus slot:

• Illuminated slot where the included stylus is stored, located on the left side of
the MVP.

External Buttons:

• Nine programmable pushbuttons (four located on the left of the LCD and five
located on the right in a joystick configuration).

Internal Components:
Wireless Interface card:

Provides 802.11 (CF Type I) wireless connectivity between the panel and a
Wireless Access Point (such as the NXA-WAP200G).

IR Emitters:

Transmit IR over 20 feet (6.10 m).

Internal buzzer:

Emits a Piezo electric tone (MVP-7500 only).

Internal speakers:

One speaker for stereo output (MVP-8400 only).

Internal microphone

For use with the intercom feature (MVP-8400 only).

Battery compartment:

Houses up to 2 MVP-BP Power Packs.

Button Assignments:

Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the panels.
• Button channel range: 1 - 4000 button push and feedback (per address port)
• Button variable text range: 1 - 4000 (per address port)
• Button states range: 1 - 256 (General Button; 1 = Off State, 2 = On State)
• Level range: 1 - 600 (default level value 0-255, can be set up to 1-65535)
• Address port range: 1 - 100

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MVP Specifications (Cont.)
Operating / Storage
Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F)
• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH
• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F)
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH

Certifications:

• FCC Part 15 Class B and CE

Included Accessories:

• MVP-BP Power Pack (FG5965-20): 1 with MVP-7500, 2 with MVP-8400
• 80211xCF Wireless Interface Compact Flash card (Type 1) - pre-installed
• PS4.4 Power Supply (FG423-44)
• Stylus

Other AMX Equipment:

• CB-MVPWDS Conduit Box (FG037-10)
• CC-USB (Type A) to Mini-B 5-Wire programming cable (FG10-5965)
• MVP-BP Power Pack (additional/spare) (FG5965-20)
• MVP-KS Kickstand (FG5965-12)
• MVP-STYLUS three pack (FG5965-30)
• MVP-TDS Table Top Docking Station (FG5965-10)
• MVP-WDS Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station:
Black (FG5965-11) / Silver (FG5965-21)
• MVP-WDS-SK Silver Conversion Kit for MVP-WDS (FG5965-22)
• NXA-WC80211GCF 802.11g Wireless Compact Flash Card Upgrade Kit
(FG2255-07)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
MVP-7500:
NXA-75CF128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-55)
NXA-75CF256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-56)
NXA-75CF512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-57)
NXA-75CF1GB - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-58)
MVP-8400:
NXA-84CF128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-50)
NXA-84CF256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-51)
NXA-84CF512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-52)
NXA-84CF1GB - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-53)

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MVP-BP Power Pack

MVP-BP Power Pack
Overview
The MVP-BP Power Pack (FG5965-20) is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery used to provide power to the MVP touch
panels.
One MVP-BP is included with each MVP-7500 touch panel.
Two MVP-BPs are included with each MVP-8400 touch panel.

FIG. 3 MVP-BP Power Pack

MVP-BPs can be charged with either a Table Top Docking Station (MVP-TDS), Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station
(MVP-WDS), or MVP panel itself. Extra MVP-BP Power Packs can be purchased separately.

MVP-BP Specifications
MVP-BP Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):

0.48" x 1.52" x 8.65" (1.23 cm x 3.86 cm x 21.97 cm)

Power (Voltage):

7.2 Volts (nominal)

Weight:

0.40 lbs (0.18 kg)

Charge Capacity:

3600mAh

Operating/Storage Environments: • Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F)
• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH
• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F)
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH

Installing MVP-BP Batteries
1. Disconnect any cables, and place the MVP face down to expose the battery compartment.
2. Press down on the traction grooves to slide the battery compartment cover (away from the metal plate), to open the
battery compartment.

3. Insert the MVP-BP(s) so that the connector makes contact with the battery pins at the end of the battery slot as
shown in FIG. 4.

MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

MVP-BP Power Pack

Battery Compartment Cover
Battery connector
Battery pins

Alignment Guide hole openings
Traction Grooves

Battery
Removal
Straps

Battery slot 2
Battery slot 1
FIG. 4 Installing MVP-BP batteries into the MVP battery slots

If you are only using one battery, use Battery Slot #1.

4. To replace the battery compartment cover, use the alignment guide holes to align the cover with the edges of the
battery compartment, and slide it back into place until it snaps shut.

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NXA-CFSP Compact Flash

NXA-CFSP Compact Flash
Overview
Every MVP panel is shipped with a 64 MB Compact Flash card.

Compact Flash Card - Security
All security user names and passwords (for the docking station) are stored in the Compact Flash card. After installing the
Compact Flash card upgrade, all security user names and passwords need to be re-entered to enable security. For this
reason, it is recommended that you upgrade the card prior to setting up the security information for the docking station.
The NXA-CFSP Compact Flash card is factory programmed with panel firmware and can be upgraded up to 1GB:
Optional Compact Flash Upgrades
• NXA-CFSP128M - 128 MB Compact Flash
card

(FG2116-36)

• NXA-CFSP256M - 256 MB Compact Flash
card

(FG2116-37)

• NXA-CFSP512M - 512 MB Compact Flash
card

(FG2116-38)

• NXA-CFSP1G - 1 GB Compact Flash card

(FG2116-39)

Installing the NXA-CFSP Compact Flash Card
Batteries should be removed prior to upgrading the Compact Flash card.

Accessing the MVP’s Internal Components
1. Remove all connectors, remove power and remove batteries.
2. Remove the two housing screws (FIG. 5).
3. Grasp the bottom rim of the rear housing just above the MVP interface connector, and carefully pull the bottom rim
away from the IR Emitter and up, to expose the internal components.

4. Remove the trim from the top rim of the circuit board (FIG. 5).

MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

NXA-CFSP Compact Flash

Battery Compartment cover
Housing screws
B

Rear outer housing
Bottom rim of outer
housing

Trim fits inside
the grooves around
the edges of the panel

Circuit board
housing
attachment
locations (4)
Panel
FIG. 5 Removing the MVP enclosure (housing)

Removing the Installed Card
1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and then locate the card slot on
the main circuit board (FIG. 6).

2. Place the circuit board on a flat level surface so that the IR Emitters are pointing away from you (FIG. 6).
3. Insert the tip of a grounded flat-head screwdriver into one of the card removal grooves (located on either side of the
existing card), and gently pry it out of the slot (FIG. 7). Repeat this process on the opposite card removal groove.
This alternating action causes the card to "wiggle" away from the on-board connector pins.

4. Slip your finger into the gap between the card and the circuit board and firmly grab the card by its sides, then
carefully pull it up and out of the slot. An angular removal of the card is required because one of the housing’s latch
attachments blocks the slot opening.

use care when pulling up on the card.

Installing the Compact Flash Upgrade Card
1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and then locate the memory
card slot on the main board (A in FIG. 6).

MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels

NXA-CFSP Compact Flash

Internal circuit board
(top view - detail)

Card removal grooves

IR Emitters

Compact Flash
card
A

Wireless Interface
card

FIG. 6 Location and orientation of the Compact Flash cards (both MVP panels)

2. Place the circuit board on a flat level surface so that the IR Emitters are pointing away from you (FIG. 6).
3. Insert the tip of a grounded flat-head screwdriver into one of the card removal grooves (located on either side of the
existing Compact Flash card), and gently pry it out of the slot (FIG. 7). Repeat this process on the opposite card
removal groove. This alternating action causes the pre-existing card to "wiggle" away from the on-board connector
pins.

4. Slip your finger into the opening (between the connector pins and the card resulting from step 3) and push the card
out.

5. Finish the process by firmly gripping the exposed sides of the card and pulling it out (FIG. 7). USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING THE CARD.
Card removal
grooves

On-board Compact
Flash connector (with pins)
Insert with arrow
facing towards the pins

Connector opening

FIG. 7 Removing/installing a Compact Flash Memory card

6. Insert the new card firmly into the slot opening connector (FIG. 7) until the contact pins are completely inside the
card and securely attached to the pin sockets.
Any new Compact Flash card upgrade is detected by the panel only after the unit
cycles power.

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NXA-CFSP Compact Flash

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Wireless Interface Cards

Wireless Interface Cards
802.11b Wireless Interface Card
MVP panels can connect to a wireless network using the 802.11b Wireless Interface Card (70-5965-02), pre-installed in
MVP touch panel models. The 802.11b Wireless Interface Card is a 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
802.11b 11M wireless PC card, with detachable antenna.

FIG. 8 802.11b Wireless Interface Card

The wireless interface card works with 802.11b/g Wireless Access Points, such as the NXA-WAP200G.

The NXA-WAP200G uses a default SSID of AMX.
Follow your particular WAP’s instruction manual for setup procedures.

Specifications
802.11b Wireless Interface Card Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):

• 2.07" x 1.68" x 0.21" (52.56 mm x 42.80 mm x 5.57 mm)

Weight:

• 13.61 grams (0.030 lbs)

Features:

• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit and 128-bit data encryption
• Diversity Antenna Connectors automatically select the best available signal
• Supports infrastructure (communications to wired networks via Access Points),
and roaming (standard IEEE 802.11b compliant)

Antenna:

• 2, Ceramic (Diversity Supported)

Host Interface:

• Compact Flash Type I

Interoperability:

• Interoperable with Wi-Fi (WECA) certified products

LED Indicators:

• Power / Link activity

Modulation:

• DSSS, DBSK, DQSK, CCK

Network Standard:

• IEEE 802.11b

Number of Channels:

• 14

Operating Voltage:

• 5 / 3.3 V

Operating Channels:

• 11 Channels (USA, Canada)
• 13 Channels (Europe)
• 14 Channels (Japan)
• 4 Channels (France)

Operating Environment:

• Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C (non-operating) and -15 ~ 80°C (storage)
• Humidity (non-condensing): 5% ~ 95% RH

Power Consumption:

• TX power consumption: < 265 mA
• RX power consumption: < 165 mA
• Sleep Mode: 2 mA - 15 mA

Radio Data Rate:

• 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps, Auto Rate

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Wireless Interface Cards

802.11b Wireless Interface Card Specifications (Cont.)
Receive Sensitivity:

• @PER < 8%
11 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)
5.5 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
2 Mbps: -89 dBm (max)
1 Mbps: -92 dBm (max)

RF Output Power:

• 15 dBm +/- 1 dBm
• Channels 1 - 11 (North America)

Security:

• WEP 64,128 bit, WPA/TKIP

Wireless Restrictions:

• In R&TTE countries, such as France, the 802.11g frequency band is restricted
to 2454 - 2483.5 MHz (2.4 - 2.4835 GHz) and a max power output of
100 mW EIRP outdoor.

Certifications:

• FCC (United States)
• IC (Canada)
• CE (Europe)
• TELEC (Japan)

The only time the wireless card should be removed is in case of failure or when
upgrading to the 802.11g Wi-Fi card.

NXA-WC80211GCF 802.11g Wireless Interface Card
Optionally, MVP panels can be upgraded with the field-installable 802.11g Wi-Fi card (FG2255-07), purchased
separately as a Wi-Fi Upgrade Kit.

PIFA antenna

FIG. 9 NXA-WC80211GCF 802.11g wireless card

The NXA-WC80211GCF is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi LAN CF Card which upgrades a Modero panel’s RF capabilities from
802.11b to 802.11g. This card provides enhanced range and throughput, wireless encryption and data security (WPA and
WPA2 and WEP) in Compact Flash Type I form factor.
The NXA-WC80211GCF incorporates DSSS and OFDM radio technology and operates at ISM frequency bands of 2.4
GHz, while providing data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps.
Other features include:
Support for IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g
Supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) at 128-bit.
Supports authentication methods such as: EAP-FAST, EAP-LEAP, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, and EAP-TTLS
Supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit and 128-bit data encryption (known to the on-board
firmware as Static WEP)
The NXA-WC80211GCF is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks.

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Wireless Interface Cards

To fully utilize wireless security features, this card must be used in tandem with the
latest Modero firmware upgrade available at www.amx.com.
This upgrade kit requires that pre-existing panels first be removed from their current location (tabletop or wall docking
station) before an installer can access the internal circuit boards and upgrade a pre-existing 802.11b wireless CF card.
MVP panels require the use of a cardboard cutout (Mounting Template) to properly position the metal antenna plate onto
the inner surface of the unit’s rear plastic housing. The procedures for upgrading a CF card on an MVP is identical for
both MVP-7500 and MVP-8400 panels.

Specifications
NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):

• 0.22" x 1.68" x 2.40" (5.6 mm x 42.80 mm x 61.0 mm)

Weight:

• 19.50 grams (0.043 lbs)

Description:

• Wireless LAN Compact Flash Card with external PIFA antenna.
• Features enterprise-class security such as WPA and WPA2 security.

Antenna Type:

• External PIFA antenna (factory-installed)

Bus Interface:

• Compact Flash Type I

Certifications:

• FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, IC, TELEC, and Wi-Fi

Media Access Control
Techniques:

• Using 802.11b DSSS communication:
DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
DQPSK @ 2 Mbps
CCK @ 5.5 Mbps
• Using 802.11g OFDM communication:
BPSK @ 6 and 9 Mbps
QPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps
16-QAM @ 24 and 36 Mbps
64-QAM @ 48 and 54 Mbps

Network Architecture:

• Infrastructure mode (Client-to-Access Point)

Operating Channels:

• Using 802.11b & g communication:
- 04: (Ch 10 - 13) - France
- 11: (Ch 1 - 11) - North America
- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Europe ETSI
- 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Japan (802.11g)
- 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan (802.11b)
Note: To alter the card’s default country code (North America), contact an AMX
Technical Support representative for detailed procedures and information.

Operating Environment:

• Temperature: 0°C ~ 45°C (32°F to 113°F) (operating) and
-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) (storage)
• Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and
(non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage)

Operating Voltage:

• 3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage

Power Consumption:

• @ 802.11b communication:
- RX: 270 mA
- TX: 435 mA
- Standby: 240 mA
• @ 802.11g communication:
- RX: 270 mA
- TX: 460 mA
- Standby: 240 mA

Radio Data Rate:

• 802.11g compliant: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54
(OFDM) Mbps data rates

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Wireless Interface Cards

NXA-WC80211GCF Specifications (Cont.)
Radio Technology:

• Using 802.11b communication: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)/
CCK (Complementary Code Keying)
• Using 802.11g communication: DSSS/CCK, OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing

Receiver Sensitivity:

• Using 802.11b communication @ FER<8%:
1 Mbps: -94 dBm (max)
2 Mbps: -93 dBm (max)
5.5 Mbps: -92 dBm (max)
11 Mbps: -90 dBm (max)
• Using 802.11g communication @ PER <10%:
6 Mbps: -87 dBm (max)
9 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
12 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)
18 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)
24 Mbps: -82 dBm (max)
36 Mbps: -78 dBm (max)
48 Mbps: -74 dBm (max)
54 Mbps: -72 dBm (max)

RF Frequency Ranges:

• Using 802.11b & g communication:
Europe ETSI: 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
France: 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz
Japan (802.11b): 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
Japan (802.11g): 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
North America: 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz

Standard Conformance:

• IEEE 802.11b
• IEEE 802.11g
• IEEE 802.11e
• IEEE 802.11i
• Wi-Fi (WPA and WPA2)

Transmit Output Power:

• 802.11b communication: 12 +-1 dBm (1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps)
• 802.11g communication: 12 +-1 dBm (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps)

Wireless LAN Security:

• EAP-FAST
• EAP-LEAP
• EAP-PEAP
• EAP-TLS
• EAP-TTLS
• WEP 64 & 128
• WPA-PSK

Touch Panel
Compatibility:

• MVP-7500 (FG5965-01)
• MVP-8400 (FG5965-02)
• NXD-CV10 (FG2259-02)
• NXT-CV10 (FG2259-01/03)
• NXD-CV7 (FG2258-02)
• NXT-CV7 (FG2258-01)

Included Accessories:

• Double-sided adhesive tape
• Mounting Template cutout (62-2255-04)
• NXA-WC80211GCF Quick Start Guide
• Two Alcohol cleaning pads
• Wireless CF card with wireless antenna

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Wireless Interface Cards

Installing the 802.11g Card and Antenna
Upgrading the cards on an MVP involves opening the panel enclosure, removing the existing card, replacing it with the
upgrade, and then closing the panel enclosure, as described below.

Firmware Requirements
The NXA-WC80211GCF requires panel firmware versions 5965-01(MVP-7500), and 5965-02 (MVP-8400). This
firmware supports backwards compatibility with 802.11b cards, and security protocols for the NXA-WC80211GCF.
Before installing the NXA-WC80211GCF, upload the latest panel-specific kit file to your MVP (5965-01.kit for the
MVP-7500 and 5965-02.kit for the MVP-8400).

Access the MVP’s Internal Components
Refer to the Accessing the MVP’s Internal Components section on page 7 for details.

Removing the Installed Card
Refer to the Removing the Installed Card section on page 8 for details.

Preparing the MVP’s Rear Housing
1. Flip over the MVP’s rear housing so that the internal support structures are visible, and lay it directly in front of the
circuit board such that the battery compartment is furthest away from you. This placement provides contact of both
top rims (FIG. 10).

2. Use an alcohol pad (included) to clean both the rear housing’s inner surface (bottom right corner) and the underside
of the terminal antenna’s metal plate (FIG. 9). These surfaces must be properly cleaned to provide good adhesion
for the later installation of the antenna.

3. Place the included Mounting Template along the bottom right corner of the rear housing (FIG. 10). Use the
housing’s inner supports to position the template properly.
Mounting Template

clean
this
area

Inner supports

Wireless Card Slot

FIG. 10 Installing the Mounting Template

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Installing the NXA-WC80211GCF
1. Grip the sides of the NXA-WC80211GCF and insert it into the slot opening at a downward angle until the contact
pins are securely attached to the pin sockets.

2. Carefully peel off one side of the included double-sided tape and adhere the adhesive side to the surface of the
antenna’s metal plate.

3. Align the double-sided tape to the surface of the terminal antenna’s metal plate, in order to later secure the antenna
within the pre-defined installation area outlined by the included Mounting Template.

4. Locate the T-shaped opening on the left of the cutout and make sure the antenna wire is located along the left side
of the cutout (FIG. 4).

FIG. 11 Adhering the antenna plate to the MVP outer housing

5. Grip the antenna by its sides and carefully peel-off the remaining protective film on the double-sided tape.
6. Align the antenna into the long vertical groove in the cutout and firmly adhere it to the inner surface of the housing.
Make sure the wire is threaded along the left side of the cutout, this helps in the removal of the cutout.

7. With the antenna now securely attached to the MVP’s inner housing, remove the cutout by carefully pulling up on
the cutout and threading the antenna wire through the T-shaped opening.

Closing and Securing the MVP Enclosure
Once the card has been installed, close and re-secure the outer housing:

1. Reinstall the dark grey trim along the top rim of the board (A in FIG. 12).
2. While angling the top rim of the MVP’s rear outer housing (B in FIG. 12) down toward the IR Emitters, insert the
four outer housing latches into their corresponding attachment locations along the top rim of the MVP panel (two
on either side of the IR Emitters).

3. While firmly holding the top rims together, gently press down on the bottom ridge of the outer housing (at the latch
locations) and verify that each housing latch fits within its corresponding attachment location on the board. When
done, complete the insertion of the remaining housing latches.

4. Verify that the notches along the bottom of the plastic battery slot separator strip also fit into the three provided
alignment holes on the circuit board.

5. Firmly press down around the entire rim of the outer housing to snap the cover back into place.

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Outer housing latches (4)

4 Outer housing latch
attachment locations
FIG. 12 Outer housing latch attachment locations

Be careful not to pinch the antenna wire in the housing.

6. Use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to insert and re-secure the two housing screws removed in Step 1.
7. Insert any available batteries back into the battery compartment.
8. Grab the battery cover and align it over the edges of the battery compartment. Apply downward pressure to the
traction grooves on the Battery Compartment cover and slide it back towards the metal plate to reinstall the cover.
Once the wireless CF card has been installed, be careful not to disconnect or
damage the antenna when subsequentally opening the MVP’s housing.

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Configuring Communications
Communication between the MVP and the Master consists of using either Wireless Ethernet (DHCP, Static IP) or USB.
References to Ethernet in this manual focus on the use of Wireless Ethernet via the MVP’s WiFi Card.
Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and
Modero panel-specific firmware. Verify you are using the latest versions of AMX’s
NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 programs.

USB input devices must be plugged into the USB connectors on the docking stations
before the units are powered-up.

Modero Setup and System Settings
AMX Modero panels feature on-board Setup pages. Use the options in the Setup pages to access panel information and
make various configuration changes.

Accessing the Setup and Protected Setup Pages
1. Press down and hold both the bottom, left pushbutton and down on the directional pad simultaneously for 3-5
seconds. This opens the Setup page.

Setup Page Access buttons:
Press and hold simultaneously for
3-5 seconds to access the Setup pages
Press and hold for 6 seconds
to access the Calibration page.

FIG. 13 Setup Page Access buttons

2. Press the Protected Setup button. This invokes a keypad for entry of the password to allow access to the Protected
Setup page. Enter 1988 (the default password), and press Done to proceed.

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Setting the Panel’s Device Number
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Device Number field to open the Device Number keypad (FIG. 14).

FIG. 14 Protected Setup page

Enter a unique Device Number assignment for the panel, and press Done to return to the Protected Setup page. The
Device Number range is 1 - 32000, the default is 10001.

2. Press Reboot to reboot the panel, and apply the new Device Number.

Wireless Settings Page - Wireless Access Overview
Hot Swapping
Hot swapping is not an issue on these panels as the card is installed within the unit and cannot be removed without first
removing the housing.
In the case of DHCP, there must be a DHCP server accessible before the fields are populated.
If the SSID (Network Name) and WEP fields have not previously been configured, the
Wireless Settings page will not work until the panel is rebooted.
Before selecting Ethernet as the Master Connection Type you must setup the parameters of the wireless card. The
Wireless Access Point communication parameters must match those of the pre-installed wireless CF card inside
the MVP.
The MVP touch panels allow users to connect to a wireless network through their use of the
pre-installed AMX 802.11g wireless interface card to communicate with a Wireless Access Point (WAP) such as the
NXA-WAP200G). The WAP communication parameters must match those of the
pre-installed wireless interface card installed within the panel. This internal card transmits data wirelessly using the
802.11x signals at 2.4 GHz. For a more detailed explanation of the new security and encryption technology, refer to the
section of the document entitled: Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 163.
For more information on utilizing the AMX Certificate Upload Utility in conjunction with the EAP security, refer to the
section of the document entitled: Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 163.

Configuring a Wireless Network Access
When working with a wireless card, the first step is to configure wireless communication parameters within the Wireless
Settings page. This page only configures the card to communicate to a target WAP (such as the NXA-WAP200G), it is
still necessary to tell the panel which Master it should be communicating with. This "pointing to a Master" is done
via the System Settings page where you configure the IP Address, System Number and Username/Password information
assigned to the target Master.

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Step 1: Configure the Panel’s Wireless IP Settings
The first step to successfully setting up your internal wireless card is to configure the IP Settings section on the Wireless
Settings page. The section configures the communication parameters from the MVP panel to the web.

Wireless communication using a DHCP Address
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Select Wireless Settings. Wireless communication is set within the IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 15).
2. Toggle the DHCP/Static field (from the IP Settings section) until the choice cycles to DHCP. This action causes all
fields in the IP Settings section (other than Host Name) to be greyed-out.
Do not alter any of these remaining greyed-out fields in the IP Settings section. Once the panel is rebooted, these values
are obtained by the unit and displayed in the DNS fields after power-up.
DHCP will register the unique MAC Address (factory assigned) on the panel and
once the communication setup process is complete, assign IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway values from the DHCP Server.

3. Press the optional Host Name field to open a Keyboard and enter the Host Name information.

Modero
connection
IP info.

Wireless Access Point
Site Survey Button
FIG. 15 Wireless Settings page (IP Settings section)

4. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string of the host name.
5. Do not alter any of these remaining greyed-out fields in the IP Settings section. Once the panel is rebooted, these
values are obtained by the unit and displayed in the DNS fields after power-up.
This information can be found in either the Workspace - System name > Define
Device section of your code (that defines the properties for your panel), or in the
Device Addressing/Network Addresses section of the Tools > NetLinx Diagnostics
dialog.

6. Setup the security and communication parameters between the wireless card and the target WAP by configuring the
Wireless Settings section on this page. Refer to Step 2: Configure the Card’s Wireless Security Settings section on
page 23 for detailed procedures to setup either a secure or unsecure connection.

Wireless communication using a Static IP Address
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page. Wireless
communication is set within the IP Settings section of this page (FIG. 15).
Check with your System Administrator for a pre-reserved Static IP Address assigned
to the panel. This address must be obtained before Static assignment of the panel
continues.

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2. Toggle the DHCP/Static field (from the IP Settings section) until the choice cycles to Static.
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields then become user-editable (red).

3. Press the IP Address field to open a Keyboard and enter the Static IP Address (provided by your System
Administrator).

4. Press Done after you are finished entering the IP information.
5. Repeat the same process for the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields.
6. Press the optional Host Name field to open the Keyboard and enter the Host Name information.
7. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string of the host name.
8. Press the Primary DNS field to open a Keyboard, enter the Primary DNS Address (provided by your System
Administrator) and press Done when compete. Repeat this process for the Secondary DNS field.

9. Press the Domain field to open a Keyboard, enter the resolvable domain Address (this is provided by your System
Administrator and equates to a unique Internet name for the panel), and press Done when complete.

10. Setup the security and communication parameters between the wireless card and the target WAP by configuring the
Wireless Settings section on this page. Refer to the following section for detailed procedures to setup either a secure
or unsecure connection.

Using the Site Survey tool
This tool allows a user to "sniff-out" all transmitting Wireless Access Points within the detection range of the internal
NXA-WC80211GCF. Once pressed, the panel displays the Site Survey page which contains categories such as:
Network Name (SSID) - Wireless Access Point names
Channel (RF) - Channel currently being used by the WAP (Wireless Access Point)
Security Type (if detectable - such as WEP, OPEN and UNKNOWN) - security protocol enabled on the
WAP
Signal Strength - None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent
MAC Address - Unique identification of the transmitting Access Point

Indicates the currently
active column and the order
in which the data is being sorted (Descending order shown)

Indicates a selected AP

FIG. 16 Site Survey page

In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page.
2. Navigate to the Access Point MAC Address section of this page and press the on-screen
Site Survey button. This action launches the Site Survey page which displays a listing of all detected WAPs in the
communication range of the internal card.
The card scans its environment every four seconds and adds any new WAPs found to the list. Every scan cycle
updates the signal strength field.
Access points are tracked by MAC Address.
If the WAP’s SSID is set as a blank, then N/A is displayed within the SSID field.
If the WAP’s SSID is hidden (not broadcast) it will not show up on the site survey screen but it can still be
configured via the SSID field on the specified security mode screen.

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If a WAP is displayed in the list is not detected for 10 scans in a row it is then removed from the screen. In
this way, a user can walk around a building and see access points come and go as they move in and out of
range.



3. Sort the information provided on this page by pressing on a column name and toggling the direction of the adjacent
arrow.
Up arrow - indicates that the information is being sorted in a Ascending order.
SSID (A to Z), Channel (1 to 14), Security (Unknown to WEP), Signal (None to Excellent). The firmware
considers the following to be the security order from least secure to most secure: Open, WEP, WPA, WPA2,
and Unknown.
Down arrow - indicates that the information is being sorted in a Descending order.
SSID (Z to A), Channel (11 to 6), Security (WEP to Unknown), Signal (Excellent to None)
If the panel detects more than 10 WAPs, the Up/Down arrows at the far right side of
the page become active (blue) and allow the user to scroll through the list of entries.

4. Select a desired Access Point by touching the corresponding row. The up arrow and down arrow will be grayed out
if there are ten or less access points detected. If there are more, then they will be enabled as appropriate so that the
user can scroll through the list.

5. With the desired WAP selected and highlighted, click the Connect button to be directed to the selected security
mode’s Settings page with the SSID field filled in. You can then either Cancel the operation or fill in any necessary
information fields and then click Save.
If you select an Open, WEP, and WPA-PSK Access Point and then click Connect, you will be flipped to the
corresponding Settings page. For any other security mode, if you click Connect you will only return to the previous
page without any information being pre-filled out for you.
In an Open security mode, when a target WAP is selected and the connect to, the SSID name of the selected
WAP is saved for the open security mode.
In a Static WEP security mode, when a WEP Access Point is selected and then connected to, the user is then
redirected back to the Static WEP security screen where the SSID field is already filled out and the user is
only required to enter in the remaining WEP key settings.
A similar process occurs for WPA-PSK access points. For any other case, the firmware switches back to the
previous page and security and connection parameters must be entered in as normal.

Step 2: Configure the Card’s Wireless Security Settings
The second step to successfully setting up your wireless card is to configure the Wireless Settings section of the Wireless
Settings page. This section configures both the communication and security parameters from the internal wireless card to
the WAP. The procedures outlined within the following sections use an 802.11g card to configure a common security
configuration to a target WAP.
Refer to either the G4 Web Control Settings/G4 Web Control Page section on page 73 or the Appendix B - Wireless
Technology section on page 163 for more information on the other security methods.
Once you have set up the wireless card parameters, you must configure the communication parameters for the target
Master; see Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode section on page 29.

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Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for unsecured access to a WAP200G
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Wireless Settings button (located on the lower-left) to open the Wireless Settings page.

MVP
connection
IP info.

Wireless
card security settings

FIG. 17 Wireless Settings page (showing a sample unsecured configuration)

2. Enter the SSID information by either:
Automatically having it filled in by pressing the Site Survey button and from the Site Survey page, choosing

an Open WAP from within the Site Survey page and then pressing the Connect button.

Select an OPEN
(unsecured) WAP

Connecting to the
WAP begins the
communication
FIG. 18 Site Survey of available WAPS (Unsecured WAP shown selected)
Manually entering the SSID information into their appropriate fields by following steps 7

thru 9.

3. From within the Wireless Security section, press the Open (Clear Text) button to open the Open (Clear Text)
Settings dialog (FIG. 19). An Open security method does not utilize any encryption methodology but does require
that an SSID (alpha-numeric) be entered. Using this method causes network packets to be sent out as unencrypted
text.

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Required Information:
- SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP)

By default, this field displays the
SSID - AMX

FIG. 19 Wireless Settings page - Open (Clear Text) security method

4. Press the red SSID field (FIG. 19) to display an on-screen Network Name (SSID) keyboard.
5. In this keyboard, enter the SSID name used on your target Wireless Access Point (case sensitive).
The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to

connect to the first available WAP. By default, all WAP200Gs use AMX as their assigned SSID value.
One of the most common problems associated with connection to a WAP arise because the SSID was not

entered properly. You must maintain the same case when entering the SSID information. ABC is not the same
as Abc.

6. Click Done when you’ve completed typing in the information.
7. From the Open (Clear Text) Settings page (FIG. 19), press the Save button to incorporate your new information into
the panel and begin the communication process.

8. Verify the fields in the IP Settings section have been properly configured. Refer to Step 1: Configure the Panel’s
Wireless IP Settings section on page 21 for detailed information.

9. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any
changes and restart the panel. Remember that you will need to navigate to the System Settings page and configure
the connection to a target Master.

10. After the panel restarts, return to the Wireless Settings page’s RF Link Info section and verify the Link Quality and
Signal Strength:
The descriptions are: None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent (FIG. 17).
The signal strength field should provide some descriptive text regarding the strength
of the connection to a Wireless Access Point. If there is no signal or no IP Address
displayed; configuration of your network could be required.

Configuring the Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G
After logging into the WAP200G, the default Status page appears within the web browser. These
read-only values are "pulled" from some of the other user-configurable Configuration Utility pages. By default, wireless
Modero panels are configured for unsecured communication to a Wireless Access Point. To properly setup both the
WAP200G and panel for secure communication, you must first prepare the Modero panel and then use the information
given to fill out the fields within the WAP’s browser-based Basic Wireless Configuration page.
Since the code key generator on Modero panels use the same key generation formula, all panels will generate identical
keys for the same Passphrase. The generators used on WAPs will not produce the same key as the Modero generator even
if you use the same Passphrase. For this reason, we recommend FIRST creating the Current Key on the Modero
and then entering that information into the appropriate NXA-WAP200G fields.

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Automatically set SSID
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Select Wireless Settings.
2. Press the Site Survey button.
3. Select a WEP secured WAP from within the Site Survey page, and press the Connect button .

Select a target
WAP with the
desired level of
security

Connecting to the
WAP begins the
communication
FIG. 20 Site Survey of available WAPs (Secured WAP shown selected)

4. Write down the SSID name, Current Key string value, and panel MAC Address information so you can later enter it
into the appropriate WAP dialog fields in order to "sync-up" the secure connection. These values must be identically
reproduced on the target WAP.

Manually set SSID
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Select Wireless Settings.
2. Locate the Wireless Security section (FIG. 21).

802.11g wireless card
FIG. 21 Wireless Settings page

You must first take down the SSID name, Current Key string value, and panel MAC
Address information so you can later enter it into the appropriate WAP dialog fields in
order to "sync-up" the secure connection. These values must be identically
reproduced on the target WAP.

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3. Press the Static WEP button to open the Static WEP Settings dialog (FIG. 22).

Required Information:
- SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP)
- Encryption Method
- Passphrase
- WEP Key assignment
- Authentication Method

FIG. 22 Wireless Settings page - Static WEP security method

4. Press the SSID field and from the Network Name (SSID) keyboard, enter the SSID name you are using on your
target Wireless Access Point (case sensitive), and press Done when finished.
The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit will attempt to
connect to the first available WAP. By default, all WAP200Gs use AMX as their assigned SSID value.
One of the most common problems associated with connection to a WAP arise because the SSID was not
entered properly. You must maintain the same case when entering this information. ABC is not the same as
Abc.
The alpha-numeric string is by default AMX but can later be changed to any 32-character entry. This string
must be duplicated within the Network Name (SSID) field on the WAP.
As an example, if you use TECHPUBS as your SSID, you must match this word and the case within both
the Network Name (SSID) field on the touch panel’s Network Name SSID field and on the WAP’s Basic
Wireless Configuration page.

5. Toggle the Encryption field (FIG. 22) until it reads either: 64 Bit Key Size or 128 Bit Key Size.
The 64/128 selection reflects the bit-level of encryption security. This WEP encryption level must match the
encryption level being used on the WAP.
WEP will not work unless the same Default Key is set on both the panel and the
Wireless Access Point.
For example: if you have your Wireless Access Point set to default key 4 (which
was 01:02:03:04:05), you must set the panel’s key 4 to 01:02:03:04:05.

6. Toggle the Default Key field until the you’ve chosen a WEP Key value (from 1- 4) that matches what you’ll be
using on your target WAP200G. This value MUST MATCH on both devices.
 These WEP Key identifier values must match for both devices.

7. With the proper WEP Key value displayed, press the Generate button to launch the WEP Passphrase keyboard.
If you are wanting to have your target WAP (other than an NXA-WAP200G) generate the Current Key - Do not
press the Generate button and continue with Step 13.
This keyboard allows you to enter a Passphrase (such as AMXPanel) and then AUTOMATICALLY generate a
WEP key which is compatible only among all Modero panels.
The code key generator on Modero panels use the same key generation formula.
Therefore, this same Passphrase generates identical keys when done on any
Modero because they all use the same Modero-specific generator. The Passphrase
generator is case sensitive.

8. Within this on-screen WEP Passphrase keyboard (FIG. 23), enter a character string or word (such as AMXPanel)
and press Done when you have finished.

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FIG. 23 WEP Passphrase Keyboard
As an example, enter the word AMXPanel using a 128-bit hex digit encryption. After pressing Done, the on-

screen Current Key field displays a long string of characters (separated by colons) which represents the
encryption key equivalent to the word AMXPanel.
This series of hex digits (26 hex digits for a 128-bit encryption key) should be entered as the Current Key
into both the WAP and onto other communicating Modero panels by using the WEP Key dialog
(FIG. 24).

FIG. 24 WEP Key # Keyboard

9. Write down this Current Key string value for later entry into your WAP’s WEP Key field (typically entered without
colons) and into other communicating panel’s Current Key field (FIG. 24).

10. If you are entering a Current Key generated either by your target WAP or another Modero panel, within the
WEP Keys section, touch the Key # button to launch the WEP Key # keyboard (FIG. 24), enter the characters and
press Done when finished.
This Key value corresponds to the Default WEP Key number used on the Wireless Access Point and selected
in the Default Key field described in the previous step.
If your target Wireless Access Point does not support passphrase key generation and
has previously been setup with a manually entered WEP KEY, you must manually
enter that same WEP key on your panel.

11. The remaining Current Key and Authentication fields are greyed-out and cannot be altered by the user.
12. Verify the fields within the IP Settings section have been properly configured. Refer to Step 1: Configure the
Panel’s Wireless IP Settings section on page 21 for detailed information.

13. Press the Back button to navigate to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button to both save
any changes and restart the panel. Remember that you will need to navigate to the System Settings page and
configure the connection to a target Master.

14. After the panel restarts, return to the Wireless Settings page to verify the Link Quality and Signal Strength:
The descriptions are: None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent.

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The signal strength field provides some descriptive text regarding the strength of the
connection to a Wireless Access Point. If there is no signal or no IP Address
displayed; configuration of your network could be required.
Refer to the NXA-WAP200G Instruction Manual for more detailed setup and configuration procedures.

Configuring multiple wireless Moderos to communicate to a target WAP200G
1. For each communicating touch panel, complete all of the steps outlined within the previous Configuring the
Modero’s wireless card for secured access to a WAP200G section on page 25.

2. Navigate back to the Wireless Settings page on each panel.
3. Verify that all communicating Modero panels are using the same SSID, encryption level, Default Key #, and an
identical Current Key value.
As an example, all panels should be set to Default Key #1 and be using aa:bb:cc..as the Current Key string
value. This same Key value and Current Key string should be used on the target WAP.

4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 on each panel. Using the same passphrase, generates the same key for all communicating
Modero panels.

Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode
The panel requires you establish the type of connection you want made between it and your master.
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Select System Settings.
2. Select Type to toggle between the Master Connection Types USB and Ethernet.
A USB connection is a direct connection from the panel’s mini-USB port to a corresponding USB port on the

PC (acting as a Virtual Master).
A Wireless Ethernet connection involves indirect communication from the panel to a Master via a wireless

connection to the network.
It is recommended that firmware KIT files only be transferred over a direct connection
and only when the panel is connected to a power supply. If battery power or wireless
connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become
corrupted.

FIG. 25 System Settings page

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USB
NetLinx Studio can be setup to run a Virtual Master where the PC acts as the Master by supplying its own IP Address for
communication to the panel. For a PC to establish a USB connection with a Modero panel, it must have the AMX
USBLAN driver installed.
The AMX USBLAN driver is included with both NetLinx Studio2 and TPDesign4, and
can also be downloaded as a stand-alone application from www.amx.com.

Prepare your PC for USB communication with the panel
If you haven’t already done so, download and install the latest versions of NetLinx Studio2 and TPDesign4 (from
www.amx.com), and restart your PC.

Configure the panel for USB communication
The first time the panel is connected to the PC it is detected as a new USB hardware device, and the correct (panelspecific) USBLAN driver must be associated to it manually. Each time thereafter, the panel is recognized as a unique
USBLAN device, and the association to the driver is handled automatically.

1. Connect the PS4.4 power connector to the panel (or docking station if the panel is already installed) to supply
power.

2. Press and hold the two lower external pushbuttons on either side of the panel simultaneously for 3 seconds to access
the Setup page (see FIG. 13 on page 19).

3. In the Protected Settings page, select System Settings to open the System Settings page (FIG. 26).
4. Toggle the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to USB.
Refer to the System Settings Page section on page 54 for information about the fields on this page.

FIG. 26 System Settings page - USB Connection

5. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page.
6. Press Reboot to save changes and restart the panel.
7. When the panel powers up and displays the first panel page, insert the mini-USB connector into the Program Port
on the panel.
It may take a minute for the panel to detect the new connection and send a signal to the PC (indicated by a green
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The first time the panel is recognized by the PC as a new USB device, a USB driver installation popup window
(FIG. 27) is displayed. This window notifies you that the panel has been detected as a USB device, and the
appropriate USB driver is being installed to establish communication with the panel. It also indicates that the AMX
USBLAN driver does not contain a Microsoft® digital signature.

FIG. 27 USB driver installation popup window

8. Click Yes to proceed with the driver installation.
Once the installation is complete, the panel and PC are ready to communicate via USB.

9. Navigate back to the System Settings page.
Configure a Virtual NetLinx Master using NetLinx Studio
A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target panel is not connected to a physical NetLinx Master. In this
situation, the PC takes on the functions of a Master via a Virtual NetLinx Master. This connection is made by either using
the PC’s Ethernet Address (via TCP/IP using a known PC’s IP Address as the Master) or using a direct mini-USB
connection to communicate directly to the panel.
Before beginning:

1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate via USB within the System Settings page and that the USB
driver has been properly configured. Refer to the previous section for more information.

2. In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master
Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 28).

IP Address of computer
(not needed as this is a direct
USB connection)
FIG. 28 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master

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3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.
4. Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section).
5. Click the Virtual Master radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section).
6. Click the Edit Settings button to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 28).
7. Enter the System number (default is 1).
8. Click OK to close all open dialogs and save your settings.
9. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System.
10. Right-click on Empty Device Tree/System and select Refresh System to re-populate the list.
The panel will not appear as a device below the virtual system number (in the Online Tree tab) until both the
system number (default = 1) is entered into the Master Connection section of the System Settings page and the
panel is restarted.
The Connection status turns green after a few seconds to indicate an active USB connection to the PC (Virtual
Master).
If the System Connection icon does not turn green, check the USP connection and communication settings
and refresh the system.

Ethernet
1. When using Ethernet, press the listed Mode to toggle through the available connection modes:
Connection Modes
Mode Description

Procedures

Auto

The device connects to the first master that
responds. This setting requires you set the
System Number.

Setting the System Number:

The device connects to the specific IP of a
master via a TCP connection. This setting
requires you set the Master’s IP.

Setting the Master IP:

The device "listens" for the master to initiate
contact. This setting requires you provide the
master with the device’s IP.

Confirm device IP is on the Master URL list. You
can set the Host Name on the device and use it to
locate the device on the master. Host Name is
particularly useful in the DHCP scenario where the
IP address can change.

URL

Listen

1. Select the System Number to open the keypad.
2. Set your System Number select Done.
1. Select the Master IP number to the keyboard.
2. Set your Master IP and select Done.

2. Select the Master Port Number to open the keypad and change this value. The default setting for the port is 1319.
3. Set your Master Port and select Done.
If you have enabled password security on your master you need to set the username and password within the device.

4. Select the blank field Username to open the keyboard.
5. Set your Username and select Done.
6. Select the blank field Password to open the keyboard.
7. Set your Password and select Done.
8. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page.
9. Press the Reboot button to reboot device and confirm changes.
Master Connection to a Virtual Master via Ethernet
When configuring your panel to communicate with a Virtual Master (on your PC) via
wireless Ethernet, the Master IP/URL field must be configured to match the IP
Address of the PC and make sure to use the Virtual System value assigned to the
Virtual Master within NetLinx Studio.
Before beginning:

1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate with the Wireless Access Point and verify the signal strength
quality bargraph is On.

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2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 >
NetLinx Studio 2).

3. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication
Settings dialog (FIG. 29).

Enter this IP
into the
Master IP/URL
field on the
System Settings
page

IP Addresses of computer
(also obtained by using the
Start > Run > cmd command)

FIG. 29 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings for a Virtual Master

4. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.
5. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you are working as
a NetLinx Master.

6. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you are wanting
to configure the PC to communicate with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out because
you are not going through the Master’s UI.

7. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx Master
Settings dialog (FIG. 29).

8. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1) and note the IP Address of the target PC being used
as the Virtual Master. This IP Address can also be obtained by following these procedures:
On your PC, click Start > Run to open the Run dialog.
Enter cmd into the Open field and click OK to open the command DOS prompt.
From the C:\> command line, enter ipconfig to display the IP Address of the PC. This information is entered
into the Master IP/URL field on the panel.

9. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx Studio
application.

10. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The default System
value is one.

11. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the list.
12. Connect the terminal end of the PS4.4 power cable to the 12 VDC power connector on the side of the stand-alone
touch panel.
If the MVP is installed onto a docking station, feed power to the docked panel by connecting the appropriate
power supply to the docking station.

13. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the two lower buttons on both sides of the display (for 3 seconds) to
continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

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14. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 30).
The System Number is
assigned to the Master
within the AMX
software application
(these must match)
Enter the IP Address
information of the PC
used as a Virtual
Master
When using a Virtual Master,
there is no need to enter a
username and/or password
FIG. 30 Sample System Settings page (for Virtual Master communication)

15. Press the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to the word Ethernet.
16. Press the Mode field until the choice cycles to the word URL.
By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only (grey) because the panel pulls this value

directly from the communicating target Master (virtual or not). A Virtual Master system value can be set
within the active AMX software applications such as: NetLinx Studio, TPD4, or IREdit.

17. Press the Master IP/URL field to open a Keyboard and enter the IP Address of the PC used as the Virtual Master.
18. Click Done to accept the new value and return to the System Settings page.
19. Do not alter the Master Port Number value (this is the default value used by NetLinx).
20. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page.
21. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel.

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Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel
The G4 Web Control feature allows you to use a PC to interact with a G4 enabled panel via the web. This feature works
in tandem with the new browser-capable NetLinx Security firmware update (build 300 or higher). G4 Web Control is
only available with the latest Modero panel firmware.
Refer to the G4 Web Control Settings/G4 Web Control Page section on page 73 for more detailed field information.
Verify your NetLinx Master (ME260/64 or NI-Series) has been installed with the latest
firmware KIT file from www.amx.com. Refer to your NetLinx Master instruction
manual for more detailed information on the use of the new web-based NetLinx
Security.

1. Press and hold the two lower buttons on both sides of the display for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.
2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page and
display an on-screen keypad.

3. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field (1988 is the default password).
Clearing Password #5, from the initial Password Setup page, removes the need for
you to enter the default password before accessing the Protected Setup page.

4. Press Done when finished.
5. Press the G4 WebControl button to open the G4 Web Control page (FIG. 31).

FIG. 31 G4 Web Control page

6. Press the Enable/Enabled button until it toggles to Enabled (light blue color).
7. The Network Interface Select field is read-only and displays the method of communication to the web.
Wireless is used when a wireless card is detected within the internal card slot. This method provides an

indirect communication to the web via a pre-configured Wireless Access Point.
The Network Interface Select field is read-only and defaulted to Wireless (since
there is no Ethernet cable connection).

8. Press the Web Control Name field to open the Web Name keyboard.
9. From the Web Name keyboard, enter a unique alpha-numeric string to identify this panel. This information is used
by the NetLinx Security Web Server to display on-screen links to the panel. The on-screen links use the IP Address
of the panel and not the name for communication (FIG. 32).

10. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string for the Web Control name.
11. Press the Web Control Password field to open the Web Password keyboard.

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FIG. 32 Sample relationship between G4 Web Control and Mange WebControl Connections window

12. From the Web Password keyboard, enter a unique alpha-numeric string to be assigned as the G4 Authentication
session password associated with VNC web access of this panel.

13. Press Done after you are finished assigning the alpha-numeric string for the Web Control password.
14. Press the Web Control Port field to open the Web Port Number keypad.
15. Within the keypad, enter a unique numeric value to be assigned to the port the VNC Web Server is running on. The
default value is 5900.

16. Press Done when you are finished entering the value. The remaining fields within the G4 Web Control Settings
section of this page are read-only and cannot be altered.

17. Press the Up/Down arrows on either sides of the G4 Web Control Timeout field to increase or decrease the amount
of time the panel can remain idle (no cursor movements) before the session is closed and the user is disconnected.

18. Press the Back button to open the Protected Setup page.
19. Press the on-screen Reboot button to save any changes and restart the panel.
Verify your NetLinx Master’s IP Address and System Number have been properly
entered into the Master Connection section of the System Settings page.

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Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel
Refer to your particular NetLinx Master’s instruction manual for detailed information on how to download the latest
firmware from www.amx.com. This firmware build enables SSL certificate identification and encryption, HTTPS
communication, ICSP data encryption, and disables the ability to alter the Master security properties via a TELNET
session.
In order to fully utilize the SSL encryption, your web browser should incorporate the an encryption
feature. This encryption level is displayed as a Cipher strength.
Once the Master’s IP Address has been set through NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher:

1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP Address of the target Master (ex: http://198.198.99.99) into the web browser’s Address field.
3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to begin the communication process between the target Master and your
computer.
Initially, the Master Security option is disabled (from within the System Security page) and no username and
password is required for access or configuration.
Both HTTP and HTTPS Ports are enabled by default (via the Manage System > Server page).
If the Master has been previously configured for secured communication, click OK to accept the AMX SSL
certificate (if SSL is enabled) and then enter a valid username and password into the fields within the Login
dialog.

4. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections window.
5. This Manage WebControl Connections page (FIG. 33) is accessed by clicking on the Manage connections link
(within the Web Control section within the Navigation frame). Once activated, this page displays links to G4 panels
running the latest G4 Web Control feature (previously setup and activated on the panel).

G4 panels

Compatible
devices field
(showing G4
WebControl links)

Compression
Options

FIG. 33 Manage WebControl Connections page (populated with compatible panels)

6. Click on the G4 panel name link associated with the target panel. A secondary web browser window appears on the
screen (FIG. 34).

7. Click Yes from the Security Alert popup window to agree to the installation of the G4 WebControl application on
your computer. This application contains the necessary Active X and VNC client applications necessary to properly
view and control the panel pages from your computer.

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FIG. 34 Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens

The G4 Web Control application is sent by the panel to the computer that is used for
communication. Once the application is installed, this popup will no longer appear.
This popup will only appear if you are connecting to the target panel using a different
computer.

8. In some cases, you might get a Connection Details dialog (FIG. 35) requesting a VNC Server IP Address. This is
the IP Address not the IP of the Master but of the target touch panel. Depending on which method of
communication you are using, it can be found in either the:
Wired Ethernet - System Settings > IP Settings section within the IP Address field.
Wireless - Wireless Settings > IP Settings section within the IP Address field.
If you do not get this field continue to step 9.

IP Address of touch panel
- obtained from IP Settings section of
the Wireless Settings page (MVP)

FIG. 35 Connection Details dialog

9. If a WebControl password was setup on the G4 WebControl page, a G4 Authentication Session password dialog
box appears on the screen within the secondary browser window.

10. Enter the Web Control session password into the Session Password field (FIG. 35). This password was previously
entered into the Web Control Password field within the G4 Web Control page on the panel.

11. Click OK to send the password to the panel and begin the session. A confirmation message appears stating "Please
wait, Initial screen loading..".
The secondary window then becomes populated with the same G4 page being displayed on the target G4 panel. A small
circle appears within the on-screen G4 panel page and corresponds to the location of the mouse cursor. A left-mouse
click on the computer-displayed panel page equates to an actual touch on the target G4 panel page.

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Upgrading MVP Firmware
Except for the MVP-KS (Kickstand for MVP Panels), all MVP panels and their accessories have on-board firmware
which is upgradeable through the use of the latest NetLinx Studio. The MVP acts as a bridge between the NetLinx
Studio program and the installed docking station. Studio can download firmware to the target docking station by using
the connected MVP to pass-along the Kit file to the docking station. Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher
Instruction Manual for more information on how to download firmware to both a panel and a docking station.
The latest firmware 2.70.xx (or higher) kit file is panel-specific.
This new firmware also provides both backwards compatibility with the previous
802.11b cards and new security protocols for the new 802.11g wireless CF card.

1. Upload the latest Kit file (SW5965_xx version 2.70.xx or higher) to your specific Modero touch panel and then
confirm the firmware file update was successful. Refer to your panel’s instruction manual for detailed
communication and Kit file upload procedures.
If you don’t first update the firmware file on the panel, before proceeding with the card
upgrade process, you will be required to configure NetLinx Studio to communicate
with the target panel via a direct USB connection.
In this communication scenario, your PC acts as a Virtual NetLinx Master establishing
a secure USB connection to the target panel and then uploading the new Kit file.
Before beginning the Upgrade process:
Setup and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to the your particular NetLinx Master Instruction Manual for
detailed setup procedures.
Calibrate and prepare the communication pages on the Modero panel for use. Refer to the Panel
Calibration section on page 155.
Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Help file for more information on uploading files via
Ethernet.
Configure your panel for either direct connect or wireless communication. Refer to the Configuring
Communications section on page 19 for more detailed information about Ethernet or Wireless
communication.
It is recommended that firmware Kit files only be transferred over a direct connection
and only when the panel is connected to a power supply.
If battery power or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel
flash file system may become corrupted.
The process of updating firmware involves the use of a communicating NetLinx Master. The required steps for updating
firmware to a Modero panel are virtually identical to those necessary for updating Kit files to a NetLinx Master (except
the target device is a panel instead of a Master). Refer to either your Master’s literature or Studio 2.x Help file for those
procedures.
A touch panel which is not using a valid username and password will not be able to
communicate with a secured Master. If you are updating the firmware on or through a
panel which is not using a username or password field, you must first remove the
Master Security feature to establish an unsecured connection.

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Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port
Before beginning with this section, verify your panel is powered and the Type-A USB connector is securely inserted into
the PC’s USB port. The panel must be powered-on before connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel.
Establishing a USB connection between the PC and the panel, prior to installing the
USB Driver will cause a failure in the USB driver installation.

Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type
1. After the installation of the USB driver has been completed, confirm the proper installation of the large Type-A
USB connector to the PC's USB port, and restart your machine.

2. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the two lower buttons on both sides of the display for
3 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

3. Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page.
4. Toggle the blue Type field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to USB.
ALL fields are then greyed-out and read-only, but still display any previous network
information.

5. Press the Back button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page.
6. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. Remember that the panel’s
connection type must be set to USB prior to rebooting the panel and prior to inserting the USB connector.

7. ONLY AFTER the unit displays the first panel page, THEN insert the mini-USB connector into the Program Port
on the panel. It may take a minute for the panel to detect the new connection and send a signal to the PC (indicated
by a green System Connection icon).
If a few minutes have gone by and the System Connection icon still does not turn green, complete the
procedures in the following section to setup the Virtual Master and refresh the System from the Online Tree.
This action sends out a request to the panel to respond and completes the communication (turning the System
Connection icon green).

8. Navigate back to the System Settings page.
Step 2: Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port
1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 >
NetLinx Studio 2).

2. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication
Settings dialog (FIG. 36).

IP Address of computer
(not needed as this is a direct
USB connection)
FIG. 36 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master

3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.

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4. Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate that you are working as
a NetLinx Master.

5. Click on the Virtual Master radio box (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you are wanting
to configure the PC to communicate directly with a panel. Everything else such as the Authentication is greyed-out
because you are not going through the Master’s UI.

6. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings
dialog (FIG. 36).

7. From within this dialog enter the System number (default is 1).
8. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs, save your settings, and return to the main NetLinx Studio
application.

9. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System.
The default System value is one.

10. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the list.
The panel will not appear as a device below the virtual system number (in the Online Tree tab) until both the
system number used in step 7 for the VNM is entered into the Master Connection section of the System Settings
page and the panel is restarted.

Step 3: Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port
Use the CC-USB Type-A to Mini-B 5-wire programming cable (FG10-5965) to provide communication between the
mini-USB Program port on the touch panel and the PC. This method of communication is used to transfer firmware Kit
files and TPD4 touch panel files.
A mini-USB connection is only detected after it is installed onto an active panel.
Connection to a previously powered panel which then reboots, allows the PC to
detect the panel and assign an appropriate USB driver.

1. Verify this direct USB connection (Type-A on the panel to mini-USB on the panel) is configured properly using the
steps outlined in the previous two sections.

2. With the panel already configured for USB communication and the Virtual Master setup within NetLinx Studio, its
now time to verify the panel is ready to receive files.

3. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the Virtual Master
and the panel, click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window (FIG. 37) to view the devices on the Virtual
System. The default System value is one.

4. Right-click on the System entry (FIG. 37) and select Refresh System to re-populate the list. Verify the panel
appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.
The default Modero panel value is 10001.
Showing the Virtual Master
firmware version and
device number

Shows NetLinx Studio
version number

Showing the current MVP
panel firmware version and
device number

FIG. 37 NetLinx Workspace window (showing panel connection via a Virtual NetLinx Master)

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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.

5. If the panel firmware version is not the latest available; locate the latest firmware file from the www.amx.com >
Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > Modero Panels section of the website.

6. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you have downloaded
the Modero Kit file to a known location.

7. Select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx
Device dialog (B in FIG. 38). Verify the panel’s System and Device number values match those values listed within
the System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (A in FIG. 38).

A
B

FIG. 38 Using USB for a Virtual Master transfer

8. Select the panel’s Kit file from the Files section.
9. Enter the Device value associated with the panel and the System number associated with the Master (listed in the
OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out.

10. Click the Reboot Device checkbox. This causes the touch panel to reboot after the firmware update process is
complete. The reboot of the panel can take up 30 seconds after the firmware process has finished.

11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the dialog (B in
FIG. 38).

12. As the panel is rebooting, temporarily unplug the USB connector on the panel until the panel has completely
restarted.

13. Once the first panel page has been displayed, reconnect the USB connector to the panel.
14. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This causes a refresh of all project systems,
establishes a new connection to the Master, and populates the System list with devices on your particular system.

15. Confirm the panel has been properly updated to the correct firmware version.

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Upgrading the Docking Station Firmware via USB
The following accessory devices are firmware upgradeable:
MVP-TDS Table Top Docking Station (FG5965-10)
MVP-WDS Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station - Black (FG5965-11)
MVP-WDS Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station - Silver (FG5965-21)
This device is not given a unique device number which would ordinarily appear within the Online Tree tab of NetLinx
Studio. It appears as a battery base below the target panel which it is a part of as seen below in FIG. 39.
Target Panel Device #

TDS/WDS
(station version)

NetLinx Studio Online Tree tab
Accessory’s corresponding firmware page
FIG. 39 Location of Firmware version information within NetLinx Studio

The only way to upgrade the firmware of these accessory items is to send the accessory’s firmware through a target
panel. Its this panel’s device number which is entered within the Send to NetLinx Device transfer dialog in Studio.

Step 1: Prepare the Docking Station for firmware transfer via USB
Before beginning with this section:
Verify the MVP is securely attached to the docking station and communicating properly.
Verify that the panel is communicating from the mini-USB port to the Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM).

1. Complete the instructions for configuring the NetLinx Master for IP communication found in the Upgrading the
Modero Firmware via the USB port section on page 40.

2. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the two lower buttons on both sides of the display for
3 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

3. Press the Batteries button to open the Batteries page (FIG. 40).

Displays the current
docking station firmware version

FIG. 40 Batteries page

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The docking station firmware is shown on the right of the Batteries page.
Verify you have downloaded the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then
save the Kit file to your computer.

Step 2: Upgrade the Docking Station firmware via USB
1. Complete the procedures outlined in the Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type section on page 40.
2. Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication to the panel via a Virtual Master by following the procedures outlined
in the Step 2: Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port section on page 40.

3. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the Virtual Master
and the panel, click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The
default System value is one.

4. Right-click on the System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the list. Verify the panel appears in the
OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.
The default Modero panel value is 10001.

5. Locate the latest firmware file from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files >
Modero Panels firmware (MVP Docking Stations: MVP-TDS/WDS) section of the website.

6. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you have downloaded
the Docking Station Kit file to a known location.

7. Select Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device from the Main menu to open the Send to NetLinx
Device dialog (FIG. 41). Verify the panel’s System and Device number values match those values listed within the
System folder in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.
Selected Docking Station Firmware file

Description field for selected Kit file

Firmware download
status

Device and System values
must match the System and Device values
listed in the Project Navigator window
FIG. 41 Send to NetLinx Device dialog (showing docking station firmware update via USB)

8. Select the docking station’s Kit file (ending in VXX.kit) from the Files section (FIG. 41).
9. Enter the Device number associated with the panel and the System number associated with the Master (listed in the
OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window). The Port field is greyed-out.
Firmware upgrades can not be done directly to the docking station but must be routed
through the MVP panel.

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11. Click Send to begin the transfer. The file transfer progress is indicated on the bottom-right of the dialog.
12. As the panel is rebooting, temporarily unplug the USB connector on the panel until the panel has completely
restarted.

15. After the panel powers-up, press and hold the two lower buttons on both sides of the display for
3 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

16. Press the Batteries button (located on the lower-left) to open the Batteries page and confirm the new firmware does
not read 0.00.
If the Base Version field displays 0.00, this means there was an error in the firmware
upload process. Re-install the base firmware and re-confirm that the new base
version no longer reads 0.00.
Although firmware upgrades can be done over wireless Ethernet; it is recommended
that firmware KIT files be transferred over a direct USB connection and only when the
panel is connected to a power supply. If battery power or wireless connection fails
during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system may become corrupted.

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Setup Pages
AMX Modero panels feature on-board Setup pages. Use the options in the Setup pages to access panel information and
make various configuration changes.
To access the Setup pages, press the two lower external pushbuttons on either side of the panel simultaneously and hold
for 3 seconds (FIG. 42).

Setup Page Access buttons:
Press and hold simultaneously for
3 seconds to access the Setup pages
Press and hold for 6 seconds
to access the Calibration page.

FIG. 42 Setup Page Access buttons

Setup Pages
The Setup page (FIG. 43) allows quick access to several basic panel properties:

MVP-7500
MVP-8400
FIG. 43 MVP-7500 and MVP-8400 Setup pages

Features on this page include:
Setup Page
Navigation Buttons:

The buttons along on the left side of the page provide access to secondary Setup
pages (see following sections).

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of
three networked computers).

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Setup Page (Cont.)
Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state of
the panel to the master.
• Bright red - disconnected
• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green
every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.
• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain
yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green
when a blink message is received.
Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx
Master.
Connection Status:

Displays whether the panel is communicating externally as well as the encryption
status of the Master, the connection type (Ethernet or USB), and what System the
panel is connected to.
• Until a connection is established, the message displayed is: “Attempting via...”.
• When a connection is established, the message displayed is either: “Connected
via Ethernet “or “Connected via USB “.
• The word “Encrypted” appears when an encrypted connection is established
with a NetLinx Master.
Note: The panel must be rebooted before incorporating any panel communication
changes and to detect Ethernet connections.

Display Timeout:

Indicates the length of time that the panel can remain idle before activating Sleep
mode (causing the LCD to power down).
• Press the UP/DN buttons to increase/decrease the Display Timeout setting.
Range = 0 - 240 (minutes).
• Set the timeout value to zero to disable Sleep mode.
Note: Small timeout values maximize the life of the battery charge.

Display Timeout on
Battery Power
(MVP-8400 only)

When enabled, this button allows the device to engage Display Timeout when the
device has been removed from a charging station and is running solely on battery
power. When disabled (the button goes dark), Display Timeout is not engaged, and
the device will continue to run at full power until it is returned to a charging station
or the device’s battery is depleted.

Inactivity Page Flip
Timeout:

Indicates the length of time that the panel can remain idle before automatically
flipping to a pre-selected page.
• Press the UP/DN buttons to increase/decrease the Inactivity Page Flip Timeout
setting. Range = 0 - 240 (minutes).
• Set the timeout value to zero to disable Inactivity Page Flip mode.
Note: The touch panel page used for the Inactivity page flip is shown within a small
Inactivity Page field.

Panel Brightness:
(MVP-8400 only)

Sets the display brightness level of the panel.
• Press the UP/DN buttons to adjust the brightness level. Range = 0 - 100.
Note: The on-screen bargraph can be dragged to adjust the brightness level which
is then reflected as a numeric value in the Panel Brightness field.

LCD Control:
(MVP-7500 only)

Sets the display brightness and contrast levels of the panel.
• Press the Brightness UP/DN buttons to adjust the brightness level.
Range = 0 - 100.
• Press the Contrast UP/DN buttons to adjust the contrast level. Range = 0 - 100.

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Navigation Buttons
The following Navigation buttons (FIG. 44 and FIG. 45) appear on the left side of the Setup page:
Press to access the Protected Setup page for panel calibration and to access
security release passwords and connection settings.
Press to access the Information menu and select either Project Information or
Panel Information.
Press to access the Time Adjustment page where you can alter the time and
date settings on the Master.
Press to access the Volume page where you can adjust audio parameters on the
panel.
Press to access the access the Batteries page to monitor MVP-BP Power Pack
status in the panel as well as the docking station.
FIG. 44 Setup Page Navigation Buttons (MVP-7500)

Closes the Setup page

Press to access the Protected Setup page for panel calibration and to access
security release passwords and connection settings.
Press to access the Information menu and select either Project Information or
Panel Information.
Press to access the Time Adjustment page where you can alter the time and
date settings on the Master.
Press to access the Volume page where you can adjust audio parameters on the
panel.
Press to access the access the Batteries page to monitor MVP-BP Power Pack
status in the panel as well as the docking station.
FIG. 45 Setup Page Navigation Buttons (MVP-8400)

Custom Logo
The custom logo feature allows a user to customize the boot splash screen with a JPEG image. The custom logo will be
displayed a short time after the standard AMX logo appears and will be visible until the user pages are loaded. Adding a
custom logo to a panel is done by importing an image into the resource manager of the user pages in TPDesign.
Afterwards, transfer the user pages to the panel and reboot to see the new logo. The following guidelines must be
followed:
The custom logo image must be a JPEG
Once the image is imported into the resource manager, it should be renamed to "custom_logo.jpg" (case
sensitive)
The image resolution should match the panel resolution
The image should be saved with 2x2,1x1,1x1 sub-sampling. Different image editing tools implement this in
different ways. If you are unsure how to set this with your application and you are having issues, try saving
with a lower quality setting.

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Protected Setup Pages
The Protected Setup page (FIG. 46 and FIG. 47) provides secured access to advanced panel configuration options,
including communication and security settings.
Enter the factory default password (1988) into the password keypad to access this page.

FIG. 46 Protected Setup Page showing default values (MVP-7500)

FIG. 47 Protected Setup page showing default values (MVP-8400)

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Features on the Protected Setup page include:
Protected Setup Page
Navigation Buttons:

The buttons along on the left side of the page provide access to secondary
Protected Setup pages (see following sections).

Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state
of the panel to the master.
• Bright red - disconnected
• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark
green every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.
• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain
yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green
when a blink message is received.
Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx
Master.

Device Number:

Opens a keypad used to view/set the device number of the panel.

Options:

• Function Show - toggles the display of the channel port, channel code, level
port and level code on all touch panel buttons (see FIG. 48).
• Page Tracking - toggles the page tracking function. When enabled, the
panel reports page data to the NetLinx Master.
• Telnet - enables/disables the panel’s telnet server (to allow direct telnet
communication to the panel).
• Front Button Setup Access - activates the two lower buttons on the front of
the panel for accessing the Setup and Calibration pages (see FIG. 42 on
page 47). The default setting is On.
- Press and hold these buttons for 3 seconds to access the Setup page.
- Press and hold these buttons for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page.
• Use the Security button to toggle between three security settings: Standard
Security, Secure, and DoD. Refer to the Security Settings section on page 57
for very important information on using this feature.

System Recovery:

• Reset System Settings - deletes all of the current configuration parameters
on the panel (including IP Addresses, Device Number assignments,
Passwords, and other presets). This option invokes a Confirmation dialog,
prompting you to confirm your selection before resetting the panel.

System Recovery (Cont.):

• Remove User Pages - allows you remove all TPD4 touch panel pages
currently on the panel, including the pre-installed AMX Demo pages. This
option invokes a Confirmation dialog, prompting you to confirm your
selection before removing the panel pages.
Note that the YES button on the Confirmation dialog is disabled for 5 seconds
as additional protection against accidentally resetting the panel or removing
the panel pages.

Reboot Panel:

Pressing this button causes the panel to reboot after saving any changes.

Docking Station:

• Dock Status - illuminates when the MVP is docked and communicating with
the Docking Station.
• Undock Panel - forces the docking station to release the MVP without
requiring a User Access username or password.
• Disable Docking Station LED - disables the display of the LEDs on the
docking station.

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Channel Code
Channel Port
3,132

BUTTON
2,8

3,50
Address Port
Address Code

Level Port
Channel Code
FIG. 48 Function Show example

Protected Setup Navigation Buttons
The Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (FIG. 49 and FIG. 50) appear on the left of the panel screen when the Protected
Setup page is currently active.
Closes the Protected Setup page.

Press to access the System Settings page where you can configure
communication settings for the NetLinx Master and the panel.
Press to access the Wireless Settings page where you can configure wireless
connection settings.
Press to access the Calibration page where you can calibrate the panel. Press and
hold to access the Calibration Test page.
Press to access the G4 Web Control page where you can enable or disable remote
display and control of the panel via a web-enabled PC running a VNC client.
Press to access the Other Settings menu, and select Cache, Passwords, or
SIP.
Press to access the Tools menu and select Panel Logs, Panel Statistics, or
Connection Utility.
FIG. 49 Protected Setup Navigation Buttons (MVP-7500)

Closes the Protected Setup page.

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Security Settings
The Security button on the Protected Setup page has three settings: Standard Security, Secure, and DoD. Each setting
has different features for touch panel security:
Security Profile Features
Standard Security: • Factory default, shipped in this configuration.
• Default Protected Setup Password is “1988”.
• Remote login uses Telnet.
Secure:

• Default Protected Setup Password is “Amx1234!”.
• Minimum password requirement is 8 characters with at least one numeric character.
• Remote login uses SSH.
• Remote login user name is “amx”.
• Login failure attempt pauses 4 seconds before another login attempt is allowed.
• After 3 consecutive unsuccessful SSH login attempts, login lockout is enabled for 15
minutes.
• Login and logout audit logging is enabled.

DOD:

• Default Protected Setup Password is “Amx1234!”.
• Minimum password requirement is 8 characters with at least one numeric character,
one uppercase character, one lower case character, and one special character, with
no duplicate adjacent characters.
• Remote login uses SSH.
• Remote login user name is “amx”.
• Login failure attempt pauses 4 seconds before another login attempt is allowed.
• After 3 consecutive unsuccessful SSH login attempts, login lockout is enabled for 15
minutes.
• Login and logout audit logging is enabled.
• DoD login banner is enabled.

Toggling between these three immediately and automatically resets the existing password to the default password for that
setting. With an unsecured panel using the Standard Security setting, the default password is 1988. With panels using
either the Secure or the DoD settings, the default password is Amx1234! (paying attention to the case of the letters).
Entering the existing password will not work and the default will need to be entered at this point will allow access to the
Protected Settings page and allow resetting of the password to a new one.
If the Security button setting is changed in any way, even if it is toggled back to its
original setting, the password is automatically reset to the default for the chosen
setting. You MUST use the new default of 1988 (Standard Security) or Amx1234!
(Secure or DoD) to re-enter the Protected Settings page.
For more information on configuring AMX devices for a secure environment, please refer to the guide Security Profiles:
Configuring AMX Devices For Installation Into a Secure Environment, available at www.amx.com.

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System Settings Page
The System Settings page (FIG. 51 and FIG. 52) displays sets the NetLinx Master’s communication settings.

FIG. 51 System Settings page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 52 System Settings page (MVP-8400)

The elements of this page include:
System Settings Page Elements
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

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System Settings Page Elements (Cont.)
Master Connection:
Type

Sets the NetLinx Master communication values:
Sets the NetLinx Master to communicate with the panel via either USB or
Ethernet. This is based on the cable connection from the rear.
Note: ICSNet is not a supported option on this panel.
• Ethernet is a CAT-5 cable (10/100Base T terminated in an RJ-45 connector)
used to network computers together and is used in most LAN (local area
networks). This description is also used to refer to both wired and wireless
communication.
• USB option cannot be used on Modero panels which are not equipped with a
rear USB port.

Master Connection (Cont.):
Mode

Cycles between the connection modes: URL, Listen, and Auto.
(Ethernet Only - disabled when USB is selected)
• URL - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and username/
password (if used) on the Master. The System Number field is read-only - the
panel obtains this information from the Master.
• Listen - In this mode, add the panel address into the URL List in NetLinx
Studio and set the connection mode to Listen. This mode allows the Modero
touch panel to “listen” for the Master’s communication signals. The System
Number and Master IP/URL fields are read-only.
• Auto - In this mode, enter the System Number and a username/password (if
applicable). Use this mode when both the panel and the NetLinx Master are
on the same Subnet, and the Master has its UDP feature enabled. The
Master IP/URL field is read-only.

System Number

Allows you to enter a system number. Default value is 0 (zero).
(ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected)

Master IP/URL

Sets the Master IP or URL of the NetLinx Master.
(ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected)

Master Port Number

Allows you to enter the port number used with the NetLinx Master.
• Default = 1319
(ETHERNET Only - disabled when USB is selected)

Username/Password

If the target Master has been previously secured, enter the alpha-numeric string
(into each field) assigned to a pre-configured user profile on the Master. This
profile should have the pre-defined level of access/configuration rights.

Refer to the Step 3: Choose a Master Connection Mode section on page 29 for more detailed information on using the
System Settings page.

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Wireless Settings Page
Use the options on the Wireless Settings page (FIG. 53 and FIG. 54) to configure communication settings for the wireless
CF card (802.11b/g), and read the device number assigned to the panel.

FIG. 53 Wireless Settings Page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 54 Wireless Settings Page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Wireless Settings Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

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Wireless Settings Page (Cont.)
IP Settings:
DHCP/STATIC

Sets the IP communication values for the panel:
Sets the panel to either DHCP or Static communication modes.
• DHCP - a temporary IP Addresses is assigned to the panel by a DHCP
server.
• Static IP is a permanent IP Address assigned to the panel. If Static IP is
selected, the other IP Settings fields are enabled (below).

IP Address

Enter the secondary IP address for this panel.

Subnet Mask

Enter the subnetwork address for this panel.

Gateway

Enter the gateway address for this panel.

Host Name

Enter the host name for this panel.

Primary DNS

Enter the address of the primary DNS server used by this panel for host name
lookups.

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 Roaming on
Channels 1,6,11

When enabled, the device is actively roaming on the channels 1, 6, and 11. By
default, Active Roaming is disabled.
Of all the frequency channels that are assigned for wireless, only three are
non-overlapping frequencies that do not interfere with each other.
Non-overlapping channels avoid the interference that can affect the signal.

Access Point MAC
Address:

This unique address identifies the Wireless Access Point (WAP) used by this
panel for wireless communication (read-only).
• Site Survey button: Launches the Site Survey page. The options on this
page allow you to detect (“sniff-out”) all WAPs transmitting within range of the
panel’s NXA-WC80211GCF Wi-Fi card.
Data displayed on the Site Survey page is categorized by:
- Network Name (SSID) - WAP names
- Channel (RF) - channels currently being used by the WAP
- Security Type - security protocol enabled on the WAP, if detectable
- Signal Strength - None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent
- MAC Address - Unique identification of the transmitting Access Point
• Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more detailed
information on the SIte Survey page.
• When communicating with a NXA- WAP200G, enter the MAC Address
(BSSID) of the target WAP as the Access Point MAC Address. Refer to the
WAP200G Instruction Manual for more information.

Roaming:

This button allows selection between three states: Disabled, Active, and
Averaged:
• Disabled - No roaming: this setting will not scan for SSIDs until the panel
loses its connection to the WAP. It will then roam to first matching SSID it
finds on any channel.
• Active - Faster roaming. This setting actively scans channels 1, 6, and 11
for matching IDs
• Averaged - Slower roaming: designed for noisy wireless environments. This
setting actively selects channels 1. 6, and 11 for matching SSIDs. When the
site survey falls below -65dBm, the connection will roam to the nearest
access point to a connection whose site survey is at least 10 dBm better than
the previous one.

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Wireless Settings Page (Cont.)
Channel Selection:

Pressing this button presents a popup that gives the user the option, in highinterference areas, of excluding three channel groups in order to find the best
possible connection.
• Channel 1 includes channels 1, 2, and 3.
• Channel 6 includes channels 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
• Channel 11 includes channels 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13.
The default on the popup allows scanning on all three channel groups. Click
the checkmark to exclude each channel group: any excluded channel group will
be marked with a red "X".

Information:

Pressing this button opens a popup that explains the particular functions of the
Roaming and Channel Selection buttons.

Site Survey:

Launches the Site Survey page. The options on this page allow you to detect
(“sniff-out”) all WAPs transmitting within range of the panel’s NXAWC80211GCF Wi-Fi card (this feature is not available with the 802.11b).
Data displayed on the Site Survey page is categorized by:
- Network Name (SSID) - WAP names
- Channel (RF) - channels currently being used by the WAP
- Security Type - security protocol enabled on the WAP, if detectable
- Signal Strength - None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent
- MAC Address - Unique identification of the transmitting Access Point
• Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more detailed
information on the SIte Survey page.
When communicating with a NXA- WAP200G, enter the MAC Address (BSSID)
of the target WAP as the Access Point MAC Address. Refer to the WAP200G
Instruction Manual for more information.

Information/Configuration: • Mode - Displays the current Security Type selected via either the Simple or
Enterprise options.
• Security Type - Displays whether the currently used security type is Simple
or Enterprise.
• SSID - Displays the currently used SSID of the target WAP.
• Channel - The RF channel being used for connection to the WAP (readonly).
• Signal Level Value - Displays the quality of the link from the wireless NIC to
the Wireless Access Point (direct sequence spread spectrum) in real time
(None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent).Even when link quality is
at its lowest you still have a connection, and the ability to transmit and
receive data, even if at lower speeds.
Note: “Signal Level Value” and “Signal Level” are applicable to RF connections
only. It is possible to have an RF signal to a WAP, but be unable to
communicate with it because of either incorrect IP or encryption settings.
• Signal Level - This bar graph demonstrates the strength of the current
signal.
Simple/Enterprise:

• Opens either the Wireless Security: Simple Mode or the Wireless Security:
Enterprise Mode windows.

Pressing the Simple or Enterprise buttons at the bottom of the Information/Configuration section open an appropriate
Wireless Security window for Simple Mode (FIG. 55) or Enterprise Mode (FIG. 56). Simple Mode is best used for
smaller installations that use a single Master, such as for residences or smaller office environments. Enterprise Mode is
intended for installations that use multiple Masters, where a wireless device may need to switch between multiple
wireless access points connected to different Masters in a network.

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FIG. 55 Wireless Security: Simple Mode

Wireless Security: Simple Mode
Security Type:

This field may be switched between WEP, WPA-PSK, and Open. If WEP is
selected, the button to the right may be switched between 64 and 128.
• WEP security requires that both a target WAP be identified and an encryption
method be implemented prior to establishing communication. (Refer to the
WEP Settings section on page 62 for further details.)
• WPA-PSK security is designed for environments where is it desirable to use
WPA or WPA2, but an 802.1x authentication server is not available. PSK
connections are more secure than WEP and are simpler to configure since
they implement dynamic keys but share a key between the WAP and the
panel (client). (Refer to the WPA-PSK Settings section on page 63 for further
details.)
• 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 the target WAP so the panel knows what device it is using to
communicate with the network. (Refer to the following Open Settings section
on page 61 for further details.)

SSID:

Press this field to enter a 32-character Network Name in the Network Name
keypad.

Password:

This field is only enabled when WPA-PSK is selected as the Security Type.
Clicking this field opens the Password/Pass Phrase keyboard

WEP Keys:

These buttons are only enabled when WEP is selected as the Security Type.
Press each one to open a keyboard to enter a 10-digit WEP Key.

Default Key:

This field is only enabled when WEP is selected as the Security Type. Press the
field to select which of the four WEP Keys is the default.

Current Key:

This field is only populated when WEP is selected as the Security Type.

Authentication:

This field is only enabled when WEP is selected as the Security Type. Press the
field to select between Shared and Open.

Cancel/Save:

Press Cancel to return to the Wireless Settings page without saving any
changes. Press Save to save all changes and return to the Wireless Settings
page.

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FIG. 56 Wireless Security: Enterprise Mode

Wireless Security: Enterprise Mode
Security Type:

Pressing this field changes the security type being used between EAP-PEAP,
EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-LEAP, and EAP-FAST.
• EAP-PEAP security is designed for wireless environments where it is
necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless network. (Refer to the
EAP-PEAP Settings section on page 67 for details. For information on
uploading a certificate file, refer to the AMX Certificate Upload Utility section
on page 168.)
• EAP-TTLS security is designed for wireless environments where it is
necessary to first have a Radius server directly validate the identity of the
client (panel) before allowing it access to the network. (Refer to the EAPTTLS Settings section on page 68 for details. For information on uploading a
certificate file, refer to the AMX Certificate Upload Utility section on
page 168.)
• EAP-TLS security is designed for wireless environments where it is
necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless network by adding an
additional level of security protocol via the use of a private key. (Refer to the
EAP-TLS Settings section on page 70 for details. For information on
uploading a certificate file, refer to the AMX Certificate Upload Utility section
on page 168.)
• EAP-LEAP security is designed for wireless environments where it is not
required to have both a client or server certificate validation scheme in place,
yet necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless network. (Refer to the
EAP-LEAP Settings section on page 64 for details.)
• EAP-FAST security is designed for wireless environments where security
and ease of setup are equally desirable. (Refer to the EAP-FAST
Settings section on page 65 for details.)

SSID:

Press this field to enter a 32-character Network Name in the Network Name
keypad.

Identity:

Press this field to enter a Username in the Identity (Username) keypad.

Anon. Identity:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-TTLS and EAP-FAST as a
Security Type. Press this field to enter another Username in the Anonymous
Identity keypad.

Password:

Press this field to enter a password for wireless access in the Password
keypad. (NOTE: this field is greyed out when selecting EAP-TLS as a Security
Type.)

Certificate Authority:

Press this field to enter the file location for a Certificate Authority certificate in
the Certificate Authority (CA) keypad.

PEAP Version:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-PEAP as a Security Type. Press
this field to cycle between the available installed versions of PEAP.

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Wireless Security: Enterprise Mode (Cont.)
Inner Auth. Type:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-PEAP or EAP-TTLS as a
Security Type. Press this field to cycle between MSCHAPv2, GTC, OTP, and
MD5.

Client Certificate:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-TLS as a Security Type. Press
this field to enter a file location in the Client Certificate File Location keypad.

Private key:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-TLS as a Security Type. Press
this field to enter a file location in the Client Private Key File Location keypad.

Private Key Password:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-TLS as a Security Type. Press
this field to enter the password for the private key in the Private Key Password
keypad.

Auto PAC Provisioning:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-FAST as a Security Type. Press
this field to enable or disable the use of PAC files.

PAC File Location:

This field is only enabled when selecting EAP-FAST as a Security Type, and
only when Auto PAC Provisioning is Disabled. Press this field to enter a file
location in the PAC File Location keypad.

Auto Key Renewal:

This field is blocked out, but will read "NEVER" when selecting EAP-FAST as a
Security Type.

Cancel/Save:

Press the Cancel button to return to the Wireless Settings Page without saving
any changes. Press the Save button to save all changes and return to the
Wireless Settings Page.

Wireless Settings
The options on the Wireless Security: Simple Mode and Wireless Security: Enterprise Mode windows allow you to select
from the wireless security methods supported by the NXA-WC80211GCF Wi-Fi card. These security methods
incorporate WPA, WPA2, and EAP technology (some of which require the upload of unique certificate files to a target
panel).
Refer to the Appendix B - Wireless Technology section on page 163 for more further information.
Some encryption and security features may/may not be supported depending on the type of wireless card being used:
Wireless Security Support
802.11g Wi-Fi CF card: • Open (Clear Text)
• Static WEP (64-bit and 128-bit key lengths)
• WPA-PSK
• EAP security (with and without certificates)
• WAP SIte Survey

Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Network Access section on page 20 for more information on configuring the panel
for wireless network access using the various security options.

Open Settings
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 the target WAP so the panel knows what device it is using to communicate
with the network.
Open Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

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Open Settings (Cont.)
Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Network Access section on page 20 for further details on these security

options.
Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22.

WEP Settings
WEP security requires that both a target WAP be identified and an encryption method be implemented prior to
establishing communication. In addition to providing both Open and Shared Authentication capabilities, this page also
supports Hexadecimal and ASCII keys.
WEP Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

WEP 64 / WEP 128:

Cycles through the available encryption options: 64 or 128 Bit Key Size.
“WEP” (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an 802.11 security protocol designed to
provide wireless security equivalent to wired networks.
• WEP64 enables WEP encryption using a 64 Bit Key Size. All packets are
transmitted with their contents encrypted using the Default WEP Key.
• WEP128 enables WEP encryption using a 128 Bit Key Size. All packets
are transmitted with their contents encrypted using the Default WEP Key.
• If the key is not the correct size, the system will resize it to match the
number of bits required for the WEP encryption mode selected.

Generate (Passphrase):

This button displays an on-screen keyboard which allows you to enter a
passphrase. The panel then automatically generates four WEP keys
(compatible only with Modero panels). Enter these WEP keys into the target
WAP.
When working with multiple panels, WEP Keys must be entered into the WAP
for each panel.
• All Modero panels use the same code key generator. Therefore, this
Passphrase generates identical keys on any Modero panel.
• The Passphrase generator is case sensitive.
Note: This Key generator is unique to Modero panels and does not generate
the same keys as non-AMX wireless devices. For example, a Current Key
string generated anywhere else will not match those created on Modero
panels.

Default Key:

Cycles through the four available WEP key identifiers to select a WEP key to
use. As the Default Key value is altered (through selection) the corresponding
“Current Key” is displayed. Each Current Key corresponds to a WEP key.
This feature is useful for accessing different networks without having to
reenter that networks’ WEP key. It is also sometimes used to set up a rotating
key schedule to provide an extra layer of security.

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WEP Settings (Cont.)
WEP Keys:

This feature provides another level of security by selecting up to four WEP
Keys.
Push any of the four buttons to open an on-screen keyboard. Both ASCII and
HEX keys are supported. Up to four keys can be configured for both.
• An ASCII key utilizes either 5 or 13 ASCII characters
• A HEX key utilizes either 10 or 26 Hexidecimal characters
Press Done to accept any changes and save the new value.
Note: A 64-bit key will be 10 characters in length while a 128-bit key will be
26 characters in length. The length of the key entered determines the level of
WEP encryption employed (64 or 128-bit). 128-bit keys may be used if
supported by the internal wireless card.

Current Key:

Displays the current WEP key in use.
• When working with a single panel and a single WAP, it is recommended
that you manually enter the Current Key from the WAP into the selected
WEP Key.
• When working with a single WAP and multiple panels, it is recommended
that you generate a Current Key using the same passphrase on all panels
and then enter the panel-produced WEP key manually into the Wireless
Access Point.
• Keys may also be examined by touching the key buttons and noting the
keyboard initialization text.
• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to erase stored key
information.

Authentication:

Toggles between the two authentication modes: Open + WEP (broadcast
publicly) or Shared + WEP (encrypted).
• An Open + WEP network allows connections from any client without
authentication.
• A Shared + WEP network requires the client to submit a key which is
shared by the network WAP before it is given permission to associate with
the network. In this case the key is the same as the WEP encryption key.
In either case, if WEP encryption has been enabled, the client will still require
the WEP key to encrypt and decrypt packets in order to communicate with the
network.

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Network Access section on page 20 for further details on these security

options.
Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more information on using this feature.

WPA-PSK Settings
WPA-PSK security is designed for environments where is it desirable to use WPA or WPA2, but an 802.1x
authentication server is not available. PSK connections are more secure than WEP and are simpler to configure since
they implement dynamic keys but share a key between the WAP and the panel (client).
Using WPA-PSK, the encryption on the WAP could either be WPA or WPA2. The firmware in the panel will
automatically connect to the WAP using the correct encryption. The WPA encryption type is configured on the WAP, not
in the firmware.
WAPs do not display “WPA” or “WPA2” on their configuration screens:
WPA is normally displayed as TKIP.
WPA2 is normally displayed as AES CCMP.
The following fields are required: SSID and Password/Pass Phrase.
Enter the SSID of the WAP.
Enter a pass phrase with a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 63.
The exact same pass phrase (including capitalization) must be entered in the access point.
Refer to the Configuring a Wireless Network Access section on page 20 for details on these security options.

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WPA-PSK Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

Password:

Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter a passphrase (password).
• This alpha-numeric string must use a minimum of 8 characters and a
maximum of 63.
• The exact pass phrase string (including capitalization) must be entered on
the target WAP.

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more information on using this tool.

EAP-LEAP Settings
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an Enterprise authentication protocol that can be used in both wired and
wireless network environments. EAP requires the use of an 802.1x Authentication Server, also known as a Radius server.
The configuration fields described below take variable length strings as inputs. An on-screen keyboard is opened when
these fields are selected.
LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) was developed to transmit authentication information securely
in a wireless network environment.
LEAP does not use client (panel) or server (RADIUS) certificates and is therefore one
of the least secure EAP security methods but can be utilized successfully by
implementing sufficiently complex passwords.
EAP-LEAP security is designed for wireless environments where it is not required to have a client or server certificate
validation scheme in place, yet necessary to transmit data securely over a wireless network.
EAP-LEAP Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target
WAP.
The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all panels
on that network. An SSID is required by the WAP before the panel is
permitted to join the network.
• The SSID is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.
• Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
• NXA-WAP200Gs use AMX as their default SSID.
• With EAP security, the SSID of the WAP must be entered. If it is left blank,
the panel will try to connect to the first access point detected that supports
EAP. However, a successful connection is not guaranteed because the
detected WAP may be connected to a RADIUS server, which may not
support this EAP type and/or have the proper user identities configured.

Identity:

Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an EAP Identity string (used by the
panel to identify itself to an Authentication (RADIUS) Server).
Note: This information is similar to a username used to login to a secured
server or workstation. This works in tandem with the Password string which is
similar to the password entered to gain access to a secured workstation.
Typically, this is in the form of a username such as: jdoe@amx.com.

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EAP-LEAP Settings (Cont.)
Password:

Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the network password string specified
for the user entered within the Identity field (used by the panel to identify itself
to an Authentication (RADIUS) Server)
Note: This information is similar to the password entered to gain access to a
secured workstation.

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

EAP-FAST Settings
EAP-FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) security was designed for wireless environments where
security and ease of setup are equally desirable. EAP-FAST uses a certificate file, however it can be configured to
download the certificate automatically the first time the panel attempts to authenticate itself. Automatic certificate
downloading is convenient but slightly less secure, since its the certificate is transferred wirelessly and could
theoretically be “sniffed-out”.
EAP-FAST Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

Identity:

Anonymous Identity:

Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter an IT provided alpha-numeric string
which (similar to the username) used as the identity, but that does not
represent a real user.
This information is used as a fictitious name which might be seen by sniffer
programs during the initial connection and setup process between the panel
and the Radius server. In this way the real identity (username) is protected.
Typically, this is in the form of a fictitious username such as:
anonymous@amx.com

Password:

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EAP-FAST Settings (Cont.)
Automatic PAC
Provisioning:

This selection toggles PAC (Protected Access Credential) Provisioning Enabled (automatic) or Disabled (manual).
• If Enabled is selected, the following PAC File Location field is disabled,
because the search for the PAC file is done automatically.
• If Disabled is selected, the user is required to manually locate a file
containing the PAC shared secret credentials for use in authentication. In
this case, the IT department must create a PAC file and then transfer it into
the panel using the AMX Certificate Upload application.
Note: Even when automatic provisioning is enabled, the PAC certificate is
only downloaded the first time that the panel connects to the RADIUS server.
This file is then saved into the panel's file system and is then reused from
then on. It is possible for the user to change a setting (such as a new Identity)
that would invalidate this certificate.
In that case, the panel must be forced to download a new PAC file.
To do this, set Automatic PAC Provisioning to Disabled and then back to
Enabled. This forces the firmware to delete the old file and request a new
one.

PAC File Location:

This field is used when the previous Automatic PAC Provisioning option has
been Disabled.
• When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen PAC File Location
keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the file containing the PAC
shared secret credentials for use in authentication.
• This field is only valid when the automatic PAC provisioning feature has
been enabled via the previous field.

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 166 for further details on these security options.
Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more information on using this feature.

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EAP-PEAP Settings
PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) was developed as a way to securely transmit authentication
information, such as passwords, over a wireless network environment. PEAP uses only server-side public key certificates
and therefore does not need a client (panel) certificate which makes the configuration and setup easier.
There are two main versions of the PEAP protocol supported by panel’s DeviceScape Wireless Client:
PEAPv0
PEAPv1
PEAP uses inner authentication mechanisms supported by the DeviceScape Wireless Client, the most common of which
are:
MSCHAPv2 with PEAPv0
GTC with PEAPv1
EAP-PEAP security is designed for wireless environments where it is necessary to transmit data securely over a wireless
network.
EAP-PEAP Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

Opens an on-screen keyboard to enter the SSID name used on the target
WAP. The SSID is a unique name used by the WAP, and is assigned to all
panels on that network. An SSID is required by the WAP before the panel is
permitted to join the network.
• The SSID is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters.
• Make sure this setting is the same for all points in your wireless network.
• NXA-WAP200Gs use AMX as their default SSID.
• With EAP security, the SSID of the WAP must be entered. If it is left blank,
the panel will try to connect to the first access point detected that supports
EAP. However, a successful connection is not guaranteed because the
detected WAP may be connected to a RADIUS server, which may not
support this EAP type and/or have the proper user identities configured.

Identity:

Password:

Certificate Authority:

When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Certificate Authority (CA)
File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the certificate
authority file which is used to validate the server certificate. This field is
optional.
If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and
the Certificate Authority field should then be set to the name of that certificate
file. No file path should be used for this setting as all certificates are stored in
a specific directory that the user cannot control or change.
• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
previously stored network path information.

PEAP Version:

When pressed, this field cycles through the choices of available PEAP:
PEAPv0, PEAPv1, or PEAPv1 w/peaplabel=1.

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EAP-PEAP Settings (Cont.)
Inner Authentication Type:

When pressed, this field cycles through the choices of available Inner
Authentication mechanisms supported by the Devicescape Secure Wireless
Client. The most commonly used are: MSCHAPv2 and GTC.
• MSCHAPv2 (used with PEAPv0)
• TLS
• GTC (used with PEAPv1)
• OTP
• MD5-Challenge

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

EAP-TTLS Settings
TTLS (EAP Tunneled Transport Layer Security) is an authentication method that does not use a client certificate to
authenticate the panel. However. this method is more secure than PEAP because it does not broadcast the identity of the
user. Setup is similar to PEAP, but differs in the following areas:
An anonymous identity must be specified until the secure tunnel between the panel and the Radius server is
setup to transfer the real identity of the user.
There is no end-user ability to select from the different types of PEAP.
Additional Inner Authentication choices are available to the end-user.
EAP-TTLS security is designed for wireless environments where it is necessary to have the Radius server directly
validate the identity of the client (panel) before allowing it access to the network. This validation is done by tunneling a
connection through the WAP and directly between the panel and the Radius server. Once the client is identified and then
validated, the Radius server disconnects the tunnel and allows the panel to access the network directly via the target
WAP.
EAP-TTLS Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

Identity:

Anonymous Identity:

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EAP-TTLS Settings (Cont.)
Password:

Certificate Authority:

When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Certificate Authority (CA)
File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the certificate
authority file which is used to validate the server certificate.
This field is optional.
If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and
the Certificate Authority field should then be set to the name of that certificate
file. No file path should be used for this setting as all certificates are stored in
a specific directory that the user cannot control or change.
• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
previously stored network path information.

Inner Authentication Type:

When pressed, this field cycles through the choices of available Inner
Authentication mechanism supported by the Devicescape Secure Wireless
Client:
• MSCHAPv2 (default because its the most common)
• MSCHAP
• PAP
• CHAP
• EAP-MSCHAPv2
• EAP-GTC
• EAP-OTP
• EAP-MD5-Challenge

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

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EAP-TLS Settings
TLS (Transport Layer Security) was the original standard wireless LAN EAP authentication protocol. TLS requires
additional work during the deployment phase but provides additional security since even a compromised password is not
enough to break into an EAP-TLS protected wireless network environment.
EAP-TLS security is designed for wireless environments where it is necessary to securely transmit data over a wireless
network by adding an additional level of security protocol via the use of a private key.
EAP-TLS Settings
SSID (Service Set Identifier):

Identity:

Certificate Authority:

When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Certificate Authority (CA)
File Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the certificate
authority file which is used to validate the server certificate.
This field is optional.
If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and
the Certificate Authority field should then be set to the name of that certificate
file. No file path should be used for this setting as all certificates are stored in
a specific directory that the user cannot control or change.
• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
previously stored network path information.

Client Certificate:

Opens an on-screen keyboard. Enter the name of the file containing the client
(panel) certificate for use in certifying the identity of the client (panel).
• Refer to the Client certificate configuration section for information
regarding Client Certificates and their parameters.

Private Key:

When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Client Private Key File
Location keyboard which allows you to enter the name of the file containing
the private key.
• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
previously stored network path information.

Private Key password:

This field should only be used if the Private Key is protected with a password.
If there is no password protection associated with the Private Key, then this
field should be left blank.
• When pressed, the panel displays an on-screen Private Key Password
keyboard which allows you to enter an alpha-numeric password string.
• Use the on-screen keyboard’s Clear button to completely erase any
previously stored network path information.

Save/Cancel:

• Save - store the new security information, apply changes, and return to the
previous page.
• Cancel - discard changes and return to the previous page.

Refer to the EAP Authentication section on page 166 for further details on these security options.

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Refer to the Using the Site Survey tool section on page 22 for more information on using this feature.

Client certificate configuration
There are several ways in which a client certificate can be configured by an IT department. The client certificate and
private key can both be incorporated into one file or split into two separate files. In addition, the file format used by these
files could be PEM, DER, or PKCS12. These formats are described later in this section. The following table describes
how to fill in the fields for each possible case.
Client Certificate Configuration
Certificate Configuration

Client Certificate Field Private Key Field

Single file contains both the client certificate and
the private key. Format is: PEM or DER.

Enter the file name

Enter the same file name

First file contains the client certificate, second file
contains the private key. Format is: PEM or DER.

Enter the first file name

Enter the second file name

Single file contains both the client certificate and
the private key. Format is: PKCS12

Leave this field blank

Enter the file name

First file contains the client certificate, second file
contains the private key. Format is: PKCS12

not supported

AMX supports the following security certificates
PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail)
DER (Distinguished Encoding Rules)
PKCS12 (Public Key Cryptography Standard #12)
PKCS12 files are frequently generated by Microsoft certificate applications.
Otherwise, PEM is more common.
Certificate files frequently use 5 file extensions. It can be confusing because there is not a one to one correspondence.
The following table shows the possible file extension used for each certificate type:
Certificates and their Extensions
Certificate Type
PEM

Possible File Extensions
.cer
.pem
.pvk

DER

.cer
.der

PKCS12

.pfx

It is important to note which certificate types are supported by the different certificate fields used on the configuration
screens (PEAP, TTLS, and TLS). The following table outlines the firmware fields and their supported certificate types.
Certificate Types Supported by the Modero Firmware
Configuration Field Name Certificate File Type Supported
Certificate Authority field

PEM and DER

Client Certificate field

PEM and DER

Private Key field

.PEM, DER, and PKCS12

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Calibration Page
This page (FIG. 57) allows you to calibrate the touch panel for accurate button selection.

FIG. 57 Calibration Page
Press and hold the two lower button on both sides of the display for 6 seconds to access the Calibration page

(see FIG. 88 on page 155).
Press the crosshairs to calibrate the panel and return to the previous page.

Always calibrate the panel before its initial use, and after downloading new firmware.
In cases where the touch panel calibration is off to a degree that makes it difficult or
impossible to navigate to this page, you can access it via G4 WebControl, so you can
re-calibrate the panel.

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G4 Web Control Settings/G4 Web Control Page
An on-board VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server allows the panel to connect to any remote PC running a VNC
client. Once connected, the client can view and control the panel remotely. The options on the MVP-7500 G4 Web
Control Settings page (FIG. 58) and the MVP-8400 Web Control page (FIG. 59) allow you to enable/disable G4 Web
Control functionality.

FIG. 58 G4 Web Control Settings Page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 59 G4 Web Control Page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
G4 Web Control Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

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G4 Web Control Page (Cont.)
G4 Web Control Settings:
Enable/Enabled

Sets the IP communication values for the touch panel:
The Enable/Enabled button allows you to toggle between the two G4 activation
settings:
• Enable - deactivates G4 Web Control on the panel.
• Enabled - activates G4 Web Control on the panel.

Network Interface Select

Displays “Wireless” when the panel is communicating via a Wireless Access
Point (WAP).

Web Control Name

Use this field to enter a unique alpha-numeric string to be used as the panel’s
display name within the Manage WebControl Connections window of the
NetLinx Security browser window.

Web Control Password

Use this field to enter the G4 Authentication session password required for
VNC access to the panel.

Web Control Port

Enter the number of the port used by the VNC Web Server. Default = 5900.

Maximum Number of
Connections

Displays the maximum number of users that can be simultaneously connected
to this panel via VNC. Default = 1.

Current Connection Count
G4 Web Control Timeout:

Displays the number of users currently connected to this panel via VNC.
Sets the length of time (in minutes) that the panel can remain idle (no cursor
movements) before the G4 Web Control session is terminated.
• Minimum value = 0 minutes (panel never times out)
• Maximum value = 240 minutes (panel times out after 240 minutes)

Refer to the Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel section on page 35 for
instructions on using the G4 Web Control page with the web-based NetLinx Security
application.

Other Settings
The Other Settings button (FIG. 60 and FIG. 61) provides a menu to select the Cache Settings/Cache Setup page,
Password Setup page, or SIP Settings page (MVP-8400 only). Select any option to access its page.

FIG. 60 Other Settings Menu (MVP-7500)

FIG. 61 Other Settings menu (MVP-8400)

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Cache Settings/Cache Setup Page
The Cache Settings page (MVP-7500, FIG. 62) and Cache Setup page (MVP-8400, FIG. 63) configures the allocation of
memory for image caching. The G4 graphics engine caches images to decrease load time of previously viewed images.
RAM caching is always enabled, and images (both static and dynamic) are stored in the RAM cache as they are viewed.
The size of RAM cache is automatically configured to take into account available memory versus memory that may be
needed by the panel later. As the RAM cache approaches its maximum size, the oldest items in the cache may be
discarded to make room for newer items. If Flash caching is enabled, dynamic images that would have been discarded
will be moved to Flash, since it is typically faster to retrieve images on Flash than across a network (although it is slower
than RAM cache). Note that since static images are already stored on Flash, they are never moved to the Flash cache, so
Flash caching applies only to dynamic images. Images in Flash cache are moved back to RAM cache the next time they
are viewed. As the Flash cache approaches its maximum size, the least recently used items may be discarded to make
room for new items.
Flash memory may be allocated for image caching, but RAM cache is always enabled. Flash memory is a secondary
cache and is much slower than RAM cache, as it uses Compact Flash to store images. Flash memory should not be used
frequently, but it may be appropriate to use Flash memory in some environments that are dynamic image intensive, at
times when RAM cache is easily exhausted and the time taken to access Flash memory would be faster than network
latency. For example, when large dynamic images are being used over slow wireless links, putting the images into Flash
memory can help the situation, as the panel could spend more resources processing information rather than continuously
waiting on images to arrive from a slow network.

FIG. 62 Cache Settings Page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 63 Cache Setup Page (MVP-8400)

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The elements of this page include:
Cache Settings/Cache Setup Page Elements
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

Image Cache Settings:

Allocates Flash memory for image caching.

Flash Cache Size

Press the Up and Down arrows to add and remove memory. Flash memory
allocation cannot exceed the amount of Flash memory on the panel.

Flash/RAM Cache Expires

Press the Up and Down arrows to change the amount of time the images stay
in cache memory. The options are:
• Never
• 2 Hours
• 8 Hours
• 1 Day
• 2 Days
• 5 Days

Enable:

Press this button to toggle the image Flash cache option On and Off.

Clear Cache:

Press this button to clear both the Flash and RAM cache of all stored images.

Image Cache Status:

The status of the memory available versus in use.

RAM Max Size

The maximum amount of memory available for all image caching.

RAM Current Size

The memory that is currently in use for caching static and dynamic images.

RAM Hit Rate

The percentage of image requests (static and dynamic) satisfied by accessing
the cache.
100 * (# of cache hits) / (# of cache hits + # of cache misses)
# of cache hits - the number of times an image was requested that the image
was found in the cache. If your hit rate is low, you may want to consider
enabling Flash cache.
# of cache misses - the number of times an image was requested that the
image could not be found in the cache, and the image had to either be loaded
from flash or obtained via the network (for dynamic images). It is considered a
RAM Cache Miss even if the image is subsequently found in flash cache.

Items in Cache (RAM)

The number of images that are currently stored in the RAM cache.

Flash Current Size

The maximum flash space allocated for image caching. Flash space is used for
caching only when there is not enough available memory in the RAM cache for
a newly requested image (it is used only for dynamic images).

Flash Hit Rate

The percentage of image requests (dynamic only) that are satisfied by
accessing the flash cache.
100 * (# of flash cache hits) / (# of flash cache hits + # of flash cache misses)
# of flash cache hits - # of times a dynamic image could not be found in RAM
cache but was found in flash cache
# of flash cache misses - # of times a dynamic image could not be found in
either RAM or flash cache. RAM cache hits are not relevant in this calculation.

Items in Cache (Flash)

The number of images that are currently stored in the Flash cache.

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Setting the image cache
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Cache Settings/Cache
Setup page.

2. Set the cache expiration in the field Flash/RAM Cache Expires. The Up and Down arrows increment through the
available time frames.

3. Press the Enable button to turn on image caching. The button appears illuminated when enabled.
Select the Up and Down arrows for the field Flash Cache Size to increase or reduce the amount of Flash memory used;
the maximum amount of flash that can be allocated for caching is 75% of available flash.

Clearing the image cache
In the Protected Setup page:

1. Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Cache Settings/Cache
Setup page.

2. Press Clear Cache. This clears all image cache currently stored on the panel (both Flash and RAM).
Checking image cache status
In the Protected Setup page:
Press the Cache button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Cache Settings/Cache Setup
page. All status information is located in the Image Cache Status section of the page.

Password Setup Page
The options on the Password Setup page enable you to assign the passwords required for users to access the Protected
Setup page, and to release the MVP from a MVP-TDS or MVP-WDS docking station (FIG. 64).

FIG. 64 Password Setup page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Password Setup Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

In Panel Password
Change:

Accesses the alphanumeric values associated to particular password sets.
• The PASSWORD 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (protected) buttons open a keyboard to
enter alphanumeric values associated to the selected password group.
Note: Clearing Password #5 removes the need to enter a password before
accessing the Protected Setup page.

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Password Setup Page (Cont.)
User Access:

Use these buttons to access and modify the user name/password combinations
required for removing the panel from a docking station. The number of user
access passwords on the panel is limited only by the amount of storage
memory available.
Use the UP/DN buttons to scroll through the list of saved User Access user
names and passwords.
The Enable/Enabled button allows you to toggle between activating or
deactivating the MVP panel requirement of a user to enter a pre-defined
password before removing the panel from a connected docking station:
• Enable - does not prompt the user for a password, the docking station just
releases the panel when the security release pushbutton is pressed.
• Enabled - requires that a valid password from the User Access list be
entered before removing a panel from a docking station.
• The Report button enables/disables reporting the panel’s docking status to
the Master.

SIP Settings Page (MVP-8400 only)
The options on the SIP Settings page for the MVP-8400 (FIG. 65) enable you to establish network settings for using your
touch panel as an IP phone. With a CSG SIP Communications Gateway (FG2182-01, -02, -03), you can use your touch
panel to make and receive local, long distance, and international phone calls, and have access to phone features like call
waiting, caller ID, call forwarding, call queuing, and voice mail. Setting up your touch panel as a telephone requires that
you set it up as one in the CSG SIP Communications Gateway. Refer to the CSG SIP Communications Gateway
Operation/Reference Guide for information on setting up your touch panel to work as a telephone.
You may need to load a Duet module to enable the touch panel to receive SIP calls. The Duet module translates between
the standard interface and the device protocol. It parses the buffer for responses from the device, sends strings to control
the device, and receives commands from the UI module or telnet sessions. Refer to the documentation supplied with the
Duet Module for more details.
A sample UI module is provided in the module package. It is not intended to cover
every possible application, but can be expanded as needed by a dealer to meet the
requirements of a particular installation.

FIG. 65 SIP Settings Page (MVP-8400 only)

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Features on this page include:
SIP Settings Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

Status:

This option enables the SIP Stack on startup. If you disable this option, the
panel will not attempt to read the rest of the configuration and will not register
with a proxy server. However, point-to-point SIP will still be enabled allowing for
existing intercom functionality.

Connection State:

This option displays whether you are connected to the proxy server.

Proxy Address:

This option enables you to enter the IP address or DNS name of the proxy
server that you want to use to register.

Port Number:

The option displays the port you use to connect to the proxy server. The
standard SIP port is 5060, but some providers use different ports.

STUN Address:

This option enables you to enter the IP address or DNS name of the Simple
Traversal of UDP through NATs (STUN) server. This field is optional.

Local Domain:

This is the realm used for authentication. This field is optional.

User Name:

This option enables you to enter the user name used for authentication to the
proxy server. The user name must match an extension defined in the SIP
Gateway to "register" the panel so it can receive calls. Normally, the user name
is the same as the phone number assigned to the extension you are using. This
field is required.

Password:

This option enables you to enter the password for the user at the proxy server.
This field is optional.

Tools
The Tools button(FIG. 66 and FIG. 67) provides a menu to select either the Panel Connection Logs/Panel Logs
Page section on page 80, the Panel Statistics Page section on page 81, or the Connection Utility Page section on page 83.
Select any of the options to access that page.

FIG. 66 Tools menu (MVP-7500)

FIG. 67 Tools menu (MVP-8400)

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Panel Connection Logs/Panel Logs Page
The options on the Panel Connection Logs page (FIG. 68) and the Panel Logs page (FIG. 69) allow you to view and track
the connection history of the panel.

FIG. 68 Panel Connection Logs (MVP-7500)

FIG. 69 Panel Logs page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Panel Logs Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

Connection Logs

A history of all connections, attempts, and failures for the panel.

Clear

Clears the Connection Logs history.

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Panel Logs Page (Cont.)
Refresh

Refreshes the Connection Logs history.

Page

Indicates the current page of the Connection Logs.
Use the Up and Down arrows to move from one page to the next.

Checking the Panel Connection Logs
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Logs button. All connection data is contained in the section Connection
Logs.

Refreshing the Panel Connections Log
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Logs button.
3. Push the Refresh button.
Clearing the Panel Connections Log
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Logs button.
3. Push the Clear button.
4. Confirm your selection.
Panel Statistics Page
The options on the Panel Statistics page (FIG. 70 and FIG. 71) allow you to track the connection status for the panel. The
Panel Statistics page tracks ICSP messages, Blink messages, Ethernet connection statistics, and Wireless connection
statistics.

FIG. 70 Panel Statistics Page (MVP-7500)

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FIG. 71 Panel Statistics page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Panel Statistics Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of
three networked computers).

Connection Status icon: The icon in the upper-right corner of each Setup page shows online/offline state of
the panel to the master.
• Bright red - disconnected
• Bright green - connected. Blinks when a blink message is received to dark green
every 5 seconds for half a second then go back to bright green.
• Bright yellow - panel missed a blink message from the master. It will remain
yellow for 3 missed blink messages and then turn red. It will return to green
when a blink message is received.
Note: a Lock appears on the icon if the panel is connected to a secured NetLinx
Master.
ICSP Messages
Total

Messages sent between the master and the touch panel; it is the protocol they use
to communicate to each other.
• Received - The total ICSP messages received by the panel.
• Processed - The total ICSP messages processed by the panel.
• Dropped - The total ICSP messages dropped by the panel.

Last 15 Minutes

• Received - The total ICSP messages received by the panel in the last 15
minutes.
• Processed - The total ICSP messages processed by the panel in the last 15
minutes.
• Dropped - The total ICSP messages dropped by the panel in the last 15
minutes.

Blink Messages
Total

The master sends this message once every 5 seconds to all connected devices.
• Received - The total Blink messages received by the panel.
• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel.

Last 15 Minutes

• Received - The total Blink messages received by the panel in the last 15
minutes.
• Missed - The total Blink messages missed by the panel in the last 15 minutes.

Ethernet Statistics

The Ethernet connection statistics for the panel.

Wireless Statistics

The Wireless connection statistics for the panel.

Clear

Clears all panel connection statistics.

Refresh

Refreshes all panel connection statistics.

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Checking the Panel Statistics
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Statistics button. All connection statistics are contained on this page, e.g.,
Received, Processed, and Dropped ICSP Messages.

Refreshing the Panel Statistics
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Statistics button.
3. Push the Refresh button.
Clearing the Panel Statistics
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Panel Statistics button.
3. Push the Clear button.
4. Confirm your selection.
Connection Utility Page
The options on the Connection Utility page (FIG. 72 and FIG. 73) allow you to utilize your panel as a site survey tool.
While in this page, move around your wireless network coverage area and see if there are any weak points within the
spaces between your WAPs

FIG. 72 Connection Utility Page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 73 Connection Utility Page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Connection Utility Page
Close:

Closes the Connection Utility popup.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

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Connection Utility Page (Cont.)
Connection Status icon:

Connection Information
Master IP

The IP Address for the connected master.

Panel IP

The IP Address for the panel.

Wireless Information
WAP MAC

The MAC Address for the WAP currently in use.
If the MAC Address changes, it means the panel has switched/roamed to a
different access point. This can be used to determine coverage for each access
point and help isolate "brown" areas where coverage is minimal or non-existent,
and thus require another access installed.

SSID

Displays the currently used SSID of the target WAP.

Channel

The RF channel being used for connection to the WAP (read -only).

Signal Level Value
(MVP-7500)

The value of the outgoing signal in dBm.

Data Rate (MVP-8400)

The data rate (in Mbps) at which the panel is currently communicating with the
target WAP.
Note: Data rates for 802.11b communication are: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps.

Signal Level (MVP-7500)

A bar display showing the current signal strength.

Link Quality (MVP-8400)

Displays the quality of the link from the wireless NIC to the Wireless Access
Point (direct sequence spread spectrum) in real time (None, Poor, Fair, Good,
Very Good, and Excellent).
• Even when link quality is at its lowest you still have a connection, and the
ability to transmit and receive data, even if at lower speeds.
Note: “Link Quality” and “Signal Strength” are applicable to RF connections
only. It is possible to have an RF signal to a WAP, but be unable to
communicate with it because of either incorrect IP or encryption settings.

Signal Strength
(MVP-8400)

This indicator displays a description of the signal strength from the Wireless
Access Point connection in real time (None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and
Excellent).
SNR (Signal Noise Ratio) is a measure of the relative strength of a wireless RF
connection. Given this value and the link quality above, you can determine the
noise level component of the SNR. For example, if signal strength is high but
the link quality is low, then the cause of the link degradation is noise. However,
if signal strength is low and link quality is low the cause would simply be signal
strength.

Connection Statistics
Query Messages Sent

The number of messages sent from the panel to the master.

Responses Received

The number of responses the panel has received from the master.

Responses Missed

The number of expected responses from the master to the panel missed.

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Using the Connection Utility
1. Press the Tools button in the Protected Setup Navigation Buttons section. This opens the Tools menu.
2. Within the Tools menu, press the Connection Utility button. This launches the Connection Utility popup.
3. Move the panel throughout your wireless network, and changes within the utility. The Connection Information
notes the IP of the connected master and the IP of your panel. The Wireless Information indicates the current
wireless connection method for the panel, e.g., the MAC Address for the WAP currently in use. The Connection
Statistics show the current quality of the panel connection.

4. Push Close when you are done using the site survey tool.

Information
The Information button (FIG. 74 and FIG. 75) provides a menu to select either the Project Information Page section on
page 85 or the Panel Information Page section on page 87. Select either option to access that page.

FIG. 74 Information Menu (MVP-7500)

FIG. 75 Information Menu (MVP-8400)

Project Information Page
The Project Information page (FIG. 76 and FIG. 77) displays the project properties of the TPDesign4 project file
currently loaded on the panel.

FIG. 76 Project Information Page (MVP-7500)

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FIG. 77 Project Information page (MVP-8400) and corresponding TPD4 project properties tabs

Features on this page include:
Project Information Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of
three networked computers).

File Name:

Displays the name of the TPDesign4 project file downloaded to the panel.

Designer ID:

Displays the designer information.

File Revision:

Displays the revision number of the file.

Dealer ID:

Displays the dealer ID number (unique to every dealer and entered in TPD4).

Job Name:

Displays the job name.

Sales Order:

Displays the sales order information.

Purchase Order:

Displays the purchase order information.

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Project Information Page (Cont.)
AMX IR 38K Port:

Displays the AMX 38 kHz IR channel port used by the IR Emitter on the panel.
• This information is specified in TPD4 (Project Properties > IR Emitters &
Receivers tab).
• For example if you set the AMX IR 38K Port to 7 and then put a button on the
panel with a channel code of 5 and a port of 7, it will trigger the IR code in slot 5
of the AMX IR 38K Port.

AMX IR 455K Port:

Displays the AMX 455 kHz IR channel port used by the IR Emitter on the panel.

IR User Def 1 Port:

Displays the User Defined IR channel port used by the IR Emitter on the panel.
• Note: User Defined ports can be downloaded by the user and are customizable,
whereas the AMX ones are fixed.

IR User Def 2 Port:

Displays the User Defined IR channel port used by the IR Emitter on the panel.

Build Number:

Displays the build number information of the TPD4 software used to create the
project file.

Creation Date:

Displays the project creation date.

Revision Date:

Displays the last revision date for the project.

Last Save Date:

Displays the last date the project was saved.

Blink Rate:

Displays the feedback blink rate, in .10 second increments.

Job Comments:

Displays any comments associated to the job (from the TPD4 project file).

Cradle Sensor Port:

Displays the port assignment being used to report Cradle Sensor information.

Cradle Sensor Channel: Displays the channel assignment being used to report Cradle Sensor information.
The channel is turned on when the panel is docked (in either the TDS or WDS
docking stations.

IR receivers and transmitters on G4 panels share the device address number of the
panel.

Panel Information Page
The Panel Information page (FIG. 78 and FIG. 79) provides detailed panel information.

FIG. 78 Panel Information Page (MVP-7500)

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FIG. 79 Panel Information Page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Panel Information Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

Panel Type:

Displays the model of the panel being used.

Firmware Version:

Displays the version number of the G4 firmware loaded on the panel.

Setup Port:

Displays the setup port information (value) being used by the panel.

High Port:

Displays the high port (port count) value for the panel.

High Address:

Displays the high address (address count) value for the panel.

High Channel:

Displays the high channel (channel count) value for the panel.

High Level:

Displays the high level (level count) value being used by the panel.

Serial Number:

Displays the specific serial number value assigned to the panel.

Setup Pages Version:

Displays the type and version of the Setup pages being used by the panel.

Screen Width:

Displays the screen width (in pixels).
• MVP-8400 = 800

Screen Height:

Displays the screen height (in pixels).
• MVP-8400 = 600 pixels.

Screen Refresh Rate:

Displays the video refresh rate applied to the incoming video signal from the
panel.

Screen Rotation:

Displays the degree of rotation applied to the on-screen image.

Power Up Pages:

Displays the page assigned to display after the panel is powered-up.

Start Up String:

Displays the start-up string.

Wake Up String:

Displays the wake up string used after an activation from a timeout.

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Panel Information Page (Cont.)
Sleep String:

Displays the sleep string used during a panel’s sleep mode.

File System:

Displays the amount of Compact Flash memory available on the panel.

RAM:

Displays the available RAM (or Extended Memory module) on the panel.

Panel Start Time:

Displays the last time the panel booted.

Time & Date Setup
The options on the Time & Date Setup page (FIG. 80 and FIG. 81) allow you to set and adjust 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 new information.

FIG. 80 Time & Date Settings Page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 81 Time and Date Setup Page (MVP-8400)

MVP touch panels do not have an on-board clock; the only way to modify a panel’s
time without altering the Master is via NetLinx Code.

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Features on this page include:
Time & Date Setup Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired (image of
three networked computers).

This section provides two options:
• The Get Time/Date button retrieves Time and Date information from the Master.
• The Set Time/Date button sets the Master to retain and save any time/date
modifications made on the panel.

Time Display fields:

• These fields display the time in three formats: STANDARD, STANDARD AM/
PM, and 24 HOUR.

Date Display fields:

• These fields display the calendar date information in several different formats.

Set Date/Time:

Use the UP/DN arrow buttons to adjust the Master’s calendar date and time. The
blue icon indicates which field is currently selected (see FIG. 81).
• Year range = 2000 - 2037
• Month range = 1 - 12
• Day range = 1 - 31
• Hour = 24-hour military
• Minute range = 0 - 59
• Second range = 0 - 59

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Audio Settings
The MVP-8400 provides an Audio Settings page (FIG. 82 and FIG. 83) with options that allow you to adjust volume
levels, set intercom sound and microphone levels, and set panel sounds.

FIG. 82 Audio Settings Page (MVP-7500)

FIG. 83 Audio Settings Page (MVP-8400)

Features on these pages include:
Volume Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

Master Volume:

This section allows you to alter the current master volume level:
• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the volume level (range = 0 - 100).
• The Master Volume bargraph indicates the current volume level.
• The Mute button toggles the Mute feature.
Default = 50

Digital Audio Level:

Adjusts the volume level on the panel’s internal speaker:
• Use the UP/DN buttons to adjust the volume (range = 0 - 100)
• The Internal Sound Level bargraph indicates the current sound level
• The Mute button mutes the internal speaker volume
Default = 50

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Volume Page (Cont.)
Panel Sounds:

• Activating the Button Hit button plays a default sound when you touch an
active button.
• Activating the Button Miss button plays a default sound when you touch a
non-active button or any area outside of the active button
• The Play Test Sound button plays a test WAV/MP3 file over the panel’s
internal speakers.
• The singlebeep01 button plays the default single-beep file.
• The doublebeep03 button plays the default double-beep file.
• The Panel Docking Tone Enabled button enables or disables sound when
the panel is in a docking station or cradle.
• The Information button opens a popup explaining procedures for using the
Button Hit, Button Miss, and Panel Docking Tone Enabled buttons.

Environmental acoustics, personal voice level and ambient noise are all deciding factors when setting your mic and panel
sound levels. Consider your environment when adjusting sound levels and use caution so as not to damage the speaker.

WAV files - Supported sample rates
The following sample rates for WAV files are supported by MVP-8400 panels:
Supported WAV Sample Rates
• 48000 Hz

• 16000 Hz

• 44100 Hz

• 12000 Hz

• 32000 Hz

• 11025 Hz

• 24000 Hz

• 8000 Hz

• 22050 Hz

Custom Sounds
The custom button hit/miss sound feature allows a user to add one custom button hit and one custom button miss sound
to any user page project. Once the user page is downloaded into the panel, the user can select the custom sounds from
the Audio Setup page.
To add custom sounds to a TPDesign project, import a WAV file into the resource manager. Rename the resource to
"customSingle.wav" for a custom button hit sound or "customDouble.wav" for a custom button miss sound.

Battery Settings/Batteries
The options on the MVP-7500 Battery Settings page (FIG. 84) and the MVP-8400 Batteries page (FIG. 85) allow you to
set power warning preferences, monitor battery status information, and adjust the display times for battery warnings.
This page is populated with information from MVP-BP batteries in the panel, as well as batteries in a connected MVPTDS/WDS docking station.

FIG. 84 Battery Settings Page (MVP-7500)

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FIG. 85 Batteries Page (MVP-8400)

Features on this page include:
Batteries Page
Back:

Saves all changes and returns to the previous page.

WiFi/Wired icon:

The icon to the left of the Connection Status Icon displays whether the current
connection to the Master is Wireless (image of a radio antenna) or Wired
(image of three networked computers).

Connection Status icon:

Battery Power Brightness
Limit:

The DISABLE/DISABLED button acts as a power save feature with two options:
• Disable - activates the brightness limit set on the panel (conserves battery
power). Activating this feature causes the panel to function at 80% of full
brightness and overrides the Panel Brightness value set on the Setup page.
• Disabled - deactivates this power save feature. The panel will use the Panel
Brightness level.
Note: This field applies to MVP-BP batteries installed in the panel.

Panel Shutdown:

This value determines the number of minutes that would need to pass before
the panel automatically shuts-down. Once shutdown, the unit would have to be
restarted. The UP/DN buttons alter the timeout value (in minutes). A value of 0
disables this feature.
Range = 0 - 240, default = 1200 min.
Note: This field applies to MVP-BP batteries installed in the panel.

Low Battery Warning:

The UP/DN buttons adjust the time value (in minutes) available on the battery
(for use) before the panel displays a low battery warning.
Range - 10 - 45, default = 15 min.
Note: This field applies to MVP-BP batteries installed in the panel.

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Batteries Page (Cont.)
Very Low Battery Warning: The UP/DN buttons adjust the time value (in minutes) available on the battery
before the panel displays a very low battery warning (indicating near-term panel
shutdown).
• Range = 3 - 15, default = 5 min.
• This value cannot exceed the Low Battery Warning value.
Note: This field applies to MVP-BP batteries installed in the panel.
Battery Status:

• The Combined Charge Status bargraph indicates the combined power
charge available from batteries installed in the panel.
• The Battery One Charge Status bargraph indicates the power charge
available on the Slot 1 battery (in the panel).
• The Battery Two Charge Status bargraph indicates the power charge
available on the Slot 2 battery (in the panel).
• The Battery Dock 1 Charge Status bargraph indicates the power charge
available on the docking station’s battery #1.
• The Battery Dock 2 Charge Status bargraph indicates the power charge
available on the docking station’s battery #2.
Note: If no batteries are being charged within the docking station’s battery
compartments, or the MVP is not connected to a docking station; both Battery
Dock Charge Status fields are left blank.
• The Docking Station Version field indicates the firmware version currently
installed on the docking station.
• The Battery Level Port field indicates the port being used to report charge
status levels back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPDesign4).
•

The Battery Level field indicates the level being used to report status levels
back to the NetLinx Master (set in TPDesign4).

EAP Security & Server Certificates - Overview
The following EAP types all support a server certificate:
EAP-PEAP
EAP-TTLS
EAP-TLS
All three of these certificate-using security methods are documented in the following sections. EAP Authentication goes
a step beyond just encrypting data transfers, but also requires that a set of credentials be validated before the client
(panel) is allowed to connect to the rest of the network (FIG. 86). Below is a description of this process. It is important to
note that there is no user intervention necessary during this process. It proceeds automatically based on the configuration
parameters entered into the panel.

LAN
802.1x
(EAP over Wireless)

Client - Panel
(supplicant)

Authenticator
(Wireless Access Point)

Authentication Server
(RADIUS Server)

FIG. 86 EAP security method in process

A server certificate file uses a certificate that is installed in a panel so that the RADIUS server can be validated before the
panel tries to connect to it. The field name associated with this file is Certificate Authority.

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If a server certificate is used, it should first be downloaded into the panel and the Certificate Authority field should then
be set to the name of that certificate file. No file path should be used for this setting as all certificates are stored in a
specific directory that the user cannot control or change. The most secure connection method uses a server certificate.
If no server certificate will be used then, this field should be left blank. If the field contains a file name, then a valid
certificate file with the same file name must be previously installed on the panel. Otherwise the authentication process
will fail.

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Programming

Programming
Overview
You can program this touch panel, using the commands in this section, to perform a wide variety of operations using
Send_Commands and variable text commands.
A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port: System (in
all programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values and represents all Modero panels).
Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero firmware.
Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio and TPD4.

Button Assignments
• Button Channel Range: 1 - 4000 Button push and Feedback (per address port)
• Button Variable Text range: 1 - 4000 (per address port)
• Button States Range: 1 - 256 (0 = All states, for General buttons 1 = Off state and 2 = On state).
• Level Range: 1 - 600 (Default level value 0 - 255, can be set up to 1 - 65535)
• Address port Range: 1 - 100

These button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the panels
themselves.

Page Commands
These Page Commands are used in NetLinx Programming Language and are case insensitive.
Page Commands
@APG
Add a specific
popup page to a
specified popup
group.

Add the popup page to a group if it does not already exist. If the new popup is added to a
group which has a popup displayed on the current page along with the new pop-up, the
displayed popup will be hidden and the new popup will be displayed.
Syntax:
"'@APG-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@APG-Popup1;Group1'"

Adds the popup page ’Popup1’ to the popup group ’Group1’.
@CPG
Clear all popup
pages from
specified popup
group.

Syntax:
"'@CPG-'"

Variable:
popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@CPG-Group1'"

Clears all popup pages from the popup group ’Group1’.

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Page Commands (Cont.)
@DPG
Delete a specific
popup page from
specified popup
group if it exists.

Syntax:
"'@DPG-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
popup group name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup group.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@DPG-Popup1;Group1'"

Deletes the popup page ’Popup1’ from the popup group ’Group1’.
@PDR

If the flag is set, the popup will return to its default location on show instead of its last drag
location.
Set the popup
location reset flag. Syntax:
"'@PDR-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
On.
reset flag = 1 = Enable reset flag
0 = Disable reset flag
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PDR-Popup1;1'"

Popup1 will return to its default location when turned On.
@PHE

Syntax:

"'@PHE-;'"
Set the hide effect
for the specified
Variable:
popup page to the
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
named hide effect. On.

hide effect name = Refers to the popup effect names being used.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHE-Popup1;Slide to Left'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect name to ’Slide to Left’.
@PHP

Only 1 coordinate is ever needed for an effect; however, the command will specify both.
Set the hide effect This command sets the location at which the effect will end at.
Syntax:
position.
"'@PHP-;,'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
On.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHP-Popup1;75,0'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect x-coordinate value to 75 and the y-coordinate value to 0.
@PHT

Syntax:

"'@PHT-;'"
Set the hide effect
time for the
Variable:
specified popup
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
page.
On.

hide effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PHT-Popup1;50'"

Sets the Popup1 hide effect time to 5 seconds.

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Page Commands (Cont.)
@PPA
Close all popups
on a specified
page.

If the page name is empty, the current page is used. Same as the ’Clear Page’ command
in TPDesign4.
Syntax:
"'@PPA-'"

Variable:
page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPA-Page1'"

Close all popups on Page1.
@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 deactivated. This command works in the same way as
the ’Hide Popup’ command in TPDesign4.
Syntax:
"'@PPF-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPF-Popup1;Main'"

Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPF-Popup1'"

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.
@PPG
Toggle 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). Toggling refers to the
activating/deactivating (On/Off) of a popup page. This command works in the same way
as the ’Toggle Popup’ command in TPDesign4.
Syntax:
"'@PPG-;'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the ’Main’ page from one state to another (On/Off).
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPG-Popup1'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page from one state to another (On/Off).
@PPK
Kill a specific
popup page from
all pages.

Kill refers to the deactivating (Off) of a popup window from all pages. If the pop-up page is
part of a group, the whole group is deactivated. This command works in the same way as
the 'Clear Group' command in TPDesign 4.
Syntax:
"'@PPK-'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPK-Popup1'"

Kills the popup page ’Popup1’ on all pages.

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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-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
mode = NONMODAL converts a previously Modal popup page to a NonModal.
MODAL converts a previously NonModal popup page to Modal.
modal = 1 and non-modal = 0
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPM-Popup1;Modal'"

Sets the popup page ’Popup1’ to Modal.
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPM-Popup1;1'"

Sets the popup page ’Popup1’ to Modal.
@PPN
Activate a
specific popup
page to launch 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
already on, do not re-draw it. This command works in the same way as the ’Show Popup’
command in TPDesign4.
Syntax:
"'@PPN-;'"

Activates ’Popup1’ on the ’Main’ page.
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPN-Popup1'"

Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.
@PPT

If timeout is empty, popup page will clear the timeout.

Set a specific
popup page to
timeout within a
specified time.

Syntax:
"'@PPT-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the popup page.
timeout = Timeout duration in 1/10ths of a second.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPT-Popup1;30'"

Sets the popup page ’Popup1’ to timeout within 3 seconds.
@PPX

This command works in the same way as the 'Clear All' command in TPDesign 4.

Close all
popups on all
pages.

Syntax:
"'@PPX'"

Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PPX'"

Close all popups on all pages.
@PSE
Set the show
effect for the
specified popup
page to the
named show
effect.

Syntax:
"'@PSE-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
On.
show effect name = Refers to the popup effect name being used.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PSE-Popup1;Slide from Left'"

Sets the Popup1 show effect name to ’Slide from Left’.

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@PSP
Set the show
effect position.

Only 1 coordinate is ever needed for an effect; however, the command will specify both.
This command sets the location at which the effect will begin at.
Syntax:
"'@PSP-;,'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
On.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PSP-Popup1;100,0'"

Sets the Popup1 show effect x-coordinate value to 100 and the y-coordinate value to 0.
@PST
Set the show
effect time for the
specified popup
page.

Syntax:
"'@PST-;'"

Variable:
popup page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed
On.
show effect time = Given in 1/10ths of a second.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'@PST-Popup1;50'"

Sets the Popup1 show effect time to 5 seconds.
PAGE
Flip to a specified
page.

Flips to a page with a specified page name. If the page is currently active, it will not redraw
the page.
Syntax:
"'PAGE-'"

Variable:
page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters. Name of the page the popup is displayed On.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PAGE-Page1'"

Flips to page1.
PPOF
Deactivate a
specific popup
page on either a
specified page or
the current page.

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page.
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOF-Popup1'"

Deactivates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.

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Page Commands (Cont.)
PPOG
Toggle a
specific popup
page on either a
specified page or
the current page.

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page from one state to another (On/Off).
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPOG-Popup1'"

Toggles the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page from one state to another (On/Off).
PPON
Activate a
specific popup
page to launch 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
already On, do not re-draw it. This command works in the same way as the ’Show Popup’
command in TPDesign4.
Syntax:
"'PPON-;'"

Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the Main page.
Example 2:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'PPON-Popup1'"

Activates the popup page ’Popup1’ on the current page.

Programming Numbers
The following information provides the programming 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 colorspecific display; the highest number represents the darkest display. For example, 0 represents light red, and 5 is dark red.

RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors
RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors

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Index No. Name

Red

Green

Blue

Very Light Red

255

Light Red

223

Red

191

Medium Red

159

Dark Red

127

Very Dark Red

Very Light Orange

255

128

Light Orange

223

112

Orange

191

Medium Orange

159

Dark Orange

127

Very Dark Orange

Very Light Yellow

255

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RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.)
Index No. Name

Red

Green

Blue

Light Yellow

223

Yellow

191

Medium Yellow

159

Dark Yellow

127

Very Dark Yellow

Very Light Lime

128

255

Light Lime

112

223

Lime

191

Medium Lime

159

Dark Lime

127

Very Dark Lime

Very Light Green

255

Light Green

223

Green

191

Medium Green

159

Dark Green

127

Very Dark Green

Very Light Mint

255

128

Light Mint

223

112

Mint

191

Medium Mint

159

Dark Mint

127

Very Dark Mint

Very Light Cyan

255

Light Cyan

223

Cyan

191

Medium Cyan

159

Dark Cyan

127

Very Dark Cyan

Very Light Aqua

128

255

Light Aqua

112

223

Aqua

191

Medium Aqua

159

Dark Aqua

127

Very Dark Aqua

Very Light Blue

255

Light Blue

223

Blue

191

Medium Blue

159

Dark Blue

127

Very Dark Blue

Very Light Purple

128

255

Light Purple

112

223

Purple

191

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RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors (Cont.)

104

Index No. Name

Red

Green

Blue

Medium Purple

159

Dark Purple

127

Very Dark Purple

Very Light Magenta

255

Light Magenta

223

Magenta

191

Medium Magenta

159

Dark Magenta

127

Very Dark Magenta

Very Light Pink

255

128

Light Pink

223

112

Pink

191

Medium Pink

159

Dark Pink

127

Very Dark Pink

White

255

Grey1

238

Grey3

204

Grey5

170

Grey7

136

Grey9

102

Grey4

187

Grey6

153

Grey8

119

Grey10

Grey12

Grey13

Grey2

221

Grey11

Grey14

Black

255

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Font styles and ID numbers
Font styles can be used to program the text fonts on buttons, sliders, and pages. The following chart shows the default
font type and their respective ID numbers generated by TPDesign4.
Default Font Styles and ID Numbers
Font ID #

Font type

Size

Courier New

5
6

Font ID #

Font type

Size

Arial

Courier New

Arial

Courier New

Arial

Courier New

Arial

Courier New

Arial

AMX Bold

Arial

AMX Bold

Arial Bold

AMX Bold

Arial Bold

32 - Variable Fonts start at 32.

You must import fonts into a TPDesign4 project file. The font ID numbers are
assigned by TPDesign4. These values are also listed in the
Generate Programmer’s Report.

Border styles and Programming numbers
Border styles can be used to program borders on buttons, sliders, and popup pages.
Border Styles and Programming Numbers
No.

Border styles

No.

Border styles

0-1

No border

10-11

Picture frame

Single line

Double line

Bevel-S

Quad line

Bevel-M

5-6

Circle 15

22-23

Circle 15

Single line

24-27

Neon inactive-S

Double line

40-41

Diamond 55

Quad line

The TPDesign4 Touch Panel Design program has pre-set border styles that are user selectable.
You cannot use the following number values for programming purposes when changing border styles. TPD4 border
styles can ONLY be changed by using the name.
TPD4 Border Styles by Name
No.

Border styles

No.

Border styles

None

Bevel -M

AMX Elite -L

Bevel -S

AMX Elite -M

Circle 15

AMX Elite -S

Circle 25

Bevel -L

Circle 35

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No.

Border styles

No.

Border styles

Circle 45

Double Bevel -L

Circle 55

Double Bevel -M

Circle 65

Double Bevel -S

Circle 75

Double Line

Circle 85

Fuzzy

Circle 95

Glow-L

Circle 105

Glow-S

Circle 115

Help Down

Circle 125

Neon Active -L

Circle 135

Neon Active -S

Circle 145

Neon Inactive -L

Circle 155

Neon Inactive -S

Circle 165

Oval H 60x30

Circle 175

Oval H 100x50

Circle 185

Oval H 150x75

Circle 195

Oval H 200x100

Cursor Bottom

Oval V 30x60

Cursor Bottom with Hole

Oval V 50x100

Cursor Top

Oval V 75x150

Cursor Top with Hole

Oval V 100x200

Cursor Left

Picture Frame

Cursor Left with Hole

Quad Line

Cursor Right

Single Line

Cursor Right with Hole

Windows Style Popup

Custom Frame

Windows Style Popup (Status Bar)

Diamond 15

Menu Bottom Rounded 15

Diamond 25

Menu Bottom Rounded 25

Diamond 35

Menu Bottom Rounded 35

Diamond 45

Menu Bottom Rounded 45

Diamond 55

Menu Bottom Rounded 55

Diamond 65

Menu Bottom Rounded 65

Diamond 75

Menu Bottom Rounded 75

Diamond 85

Menu Bottom Rounded 85

Diamond 95

Menu Bottom Rounded 95

Diamond 105

Menu Bottom Rounded 105

Diamond 115

Menu Bottom Rounded 115

Diamond 125

Menu Bottom Rounded 125

Diamond 135

Menu Bottom Rounded 135

Diamond 145

Menu Bottom Rounded 145

Diamond 155

Menu Bottom Rounded 155

Diamond 165

Menu Bottom Rounded 165

Diamond 175

Menu Bottom Rounded 175

Diamond 185

Menu Bottom Rounded 185

Diamond 195

Menu Bottom Rounded 195

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Menu Top Rounded 15

128

Menu Right Rounded 115

100

Menu Top Rounded 25

129

Menu Right Rounded 125

101

Menu Top Rounded 35

130

Menu Right Rounded 135

102

Menu Top Rounded 45

131

Menu Right Rounded 145

103

Menu Top Rounded 55

132

Menu Right Rounded 155

104

Menu Top Rounded 65

133

Menu Right Rounded 165

105

Menu Top Rounded 75

134

Menu Right Rounded 175

106

Menu Top Rounded 85

135

Menu Right Rounded 185

107

Menu Top Rounded 95

136

Menu Right Rounded 195

108

Menu Top Rounded 105

137

Menu Left Rounded 15

109

Menu Top Rounded 115

138

Menu Left Rounded 25

110

Menu Top Rounded 125

139

Menu Left Rounded 35

111

Menu Top Rounded 135

140

Menu Left Rounded 45

112

Menu Top Rounded 145

141

Menu Left Rounded 55

113

Menu Top Rounded 155

142

Menu Left Rounded 65

114

Menu Top Rounded 165

143

Menu Left Rounded 75

115

Menu Top Rounded 175

144

Menu Left Rounded 85

116

Menu Top Rounded 185

145

Menu Left Rounded 95

117

Menu Top Rounded 195

146

Menu Left Rounded 105

118

Menu Right Rounded 15

147

Menu Left Rounded 115

119

Menu Right Rounded 25

148

Menu Left Rounded 125

120

Menu Right Rounded 35

149

Menu Left Rounded 135

121

Menu Right Rounded 45

150

Menu Left Rounded 145

122

Menu Right Rounded 55

151

Menu Left Rounded 155

123

Menu Right Rounded 65

152

Menu Left Rounded 165

124

Menu Right Rounded 75

153

Menu Left Rounded 175

125

Menu Right Rounded 85

154

Menu Left Rounded 185

126

Menu Right Rounded 95

155

Menu Left Rounded 195

127

Menu Right Rounded 105

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"^" Button Commands
These Button Commands are used in NetLinx Studio and are case insensitive.
All commands that begin with "^" have the capability of assigning a variable text address range and button state range. A
device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with values for the Device: Port : System (in all
programming examples - Panel is used in place of these values).
Variable text ranges allow you to target 1 or more variable text channels in a single command.
Button State ranges allow you to target 1 or more states of a variable text button with a single command.
 "." Character is used for the 'through' notation, also the "&" character is used for the 'And' notation.
"^" Button Commands
^ANI

Syntax:

Run a button
animation
(in 1/10 second).

Variable:

"'^ANI-,,,'"

variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
start state = Beginning of button state (0= current state).
end state = End of button state.
time = In 1/10 second intervals.
Example:
SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^ANI-500,1,25,100'"

Runs a button animation at text range 500 from state 1 to state 25 for 10 second.
^APF
Add page flip
action to a button
if it does not
already exist.

Syntax:
"'^APF-,,'"

Variable:
variable text address range = 1 - 4000.
page flip action =

Stan[dardPage] - Flip to standard page
Prev[iousPage] - Flip to previous page
Show[Popup] - Show Popup page
Hide[Popup] - Hide Popup page
Togg[lePopup] - Toggle popup state
ClearG[roup] - Clear popup page group from all pages
ClearP[age] - Clear all popup pages from a page with the
specified page name
ClearA[ll] - Clear all popup pages from all pages

page name = 1 - 50 ASCII characters.
Example:
SEND COMMAND Panel,"'^APF-400,Stan,Main Page'"

Assigns a button to a standard page flip with page name 'Main Page'.
^BAT

Syntax:

Append
non-unicode text.

Variable:

"'^BAT-,

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