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Operation/Reference Guide
NOVARA
ControlPads & KeyPads
NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads
NOVARA AxLink Keypads
NOVARA KeyPads
AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Software
Last Revised: 10/23/2008
NOVARA ControlPads
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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers, Distributors, VIP’s or other AMX authorized entity. AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the
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Table of Contents Table of Contents NOVARA ControlPads ........................................................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 2 Mounting Specifications - 8-Button ControlPads ...................................................... 4 CP-100
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Table of Contents Daisy-Chaining KeyPads (RS232) ................................................................................... 23 Daisy-Chaining KeyPads (AxLink)................................................................................... 23 Button Layout ......................................................................................................... 24 Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering ................................ 24 Alternate Button Numbering: 8
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Table of Contents AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software ................................43 Installing the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Application................................................ 43 Launching AMX NOVARA DSC1000 ............................................................................. 44 Overview ................................................................................................................ 45 Downloading the Program to the ControlPad ........................
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Table of Contents Bank Enable................................................................................................................... 67 Using Bank Assign to Control Two Projectors - Example .............................................. 70 Advance Toggle ............................................................................................................ 73 Copy and Paste....................................................................................................... 74
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NOVARA ControlPads NOVARA ControlPads Overview NOVARA ControlPads offer the ability to easily control presentation devices such as projectors, projection screens, video displays and other audio visual equipment as well as a variety of serial or IR-controllable devices like lighting and window treatments. NOVARA ControlPads are designed to be easily configurable allowing control of equipment by RS232 commands and IR. The ControlPads are configured using the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configurat
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NOVARA ControlPads NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads (Cont.) CP-1016-TR-US Fits NEC-Compliant 3-gang US conduit boxes. • White: FG1301-16-SW 16-Button Refer to the Minimum Internal Clearance for 3-Gang • Black: FG1301-16-SB ControlPad US Conduit Boxes section on page 7 for details. • Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-16-SA CP-1016-TR-UK Fits standard 3-gang UK conduit box sizes. • White: FG1301-16-KW 16-Button • Black: FG1301-16-KB ControlPad • Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-16-KA Product Specifications NOVARA 1
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NOVARA ControlPads NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads (Cont.) Included Accessories: • Button Kit - includes acetate sheet with 50 pre-cut button label inserts and clear plastic Key Caps • w/ 8 Key Caps: MA1301-01 • w/ 16 Key Caps: MA1301-02 • Installation Kit - includes 8-pin captive wire connector and mounting screws (KA1301-01). • External 12V Power Supply (57-1301-SA) Other AMX Equipment: • 8 Button Kit (MA1301-01) • 16 Button Kit (MA1301-02) Certifications: • IEC 60950 • FCC/CE • RoHS complia
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NOVARA ControlPads Mounting Specifications - 8-Button ControlPads US version NOVARA ControlPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. CP-1008-US (4.701 cm) (2.689 cm) (7.399 cm) (2.667 cm) (6.799 cm) (11.899 cm) in inches - metric conversions (2.415 cm) shown in parenthesis FIG. 2 Mounting Specifications - CP-1008-US Minimum Internal Clearance for 1-Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with sufficien
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NOVARA ControlPads CP-1008-UK (6.799 cm) (2.689 cm) (14.698 cm) (2.667 cm) (4.701) (8.600 cm) in inches - metric conversions (2.415 cm) shown in parenthesis FIG. 3 Mounting Specifications - CP-1008-UK 5 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
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NOVARA ControlPads CP-1008-EU (6.799 cm) (2.689 cm) (15.199 cm) (2.667 cm) (8.001 cm) (4.701) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG. 4 Mounting Specifications - CP-1008-EU 6 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
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NOVARA ControlPads Mounting Specifications - 16-Button ControlPads US version NOVARA ControlPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. CP-1016-US (13.599 cm) (2.689 cm) (17.000 cm) (2.667 cm) (11.998 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG. 5 Mounting Specifications - CP-1016-US Minimum Internal Clearance for 3-Gang US Conduit Boxes To ensure a proper fit with suffic
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NOVARA ControlPads CP-1016-UK/EU (13.599 cm) (2.689 cm) (22.999 cm) (2.667 cm) (11.000 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG. 6 Mounting Specifications - CP-1016-UK/CP-1016-EU 8 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
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NOVARA ControlPads Wiring and Connections NOVARA ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors FIG. 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA ControlPads, and indicates a typical installation: SHARED 12V Projector (RS232) DVD Player (IR) Power Supply FIG. 7 NOVARA ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA ControlPads. 9 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
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NOVARA ControlPads Relay 1 / Relay 2 Connectors The "Relay 1" and "Relay 2" Output ports each act as a switch to GND and are rated at 100 mA @ 12 VDC. These Output ports are used to control external devices (i.e. the PC1 Power Controller or AMX UPC-20+ Universal Power/Motor Controller - not included). These Output ports do not function like "Relay" ports on other AMX equipment: The Relay 1 and Relay 2 output ports are current sinks, not voltage drivers, they switch the ports to GND. The "S
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NOVARA ControlPads RS232 Out Connector FIG. 9 illustrates connecting a 1000 Series ControlPad to RS232-controlled devices: SHARED 12V RS232 Device Signal GND FIG. 9 RS232 Out Connector NOVARA ControlPads support one-way RS-232 control (RS-232 TX signals to the third-party device, not RS-232 RX signals from the controlled device). IR Out Connector If using the CC-NIRC IR emitter with 2-pin phoenix connector (not included), be aware that the IR Emitter polarities on NOVARA ControlPads are opp
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NOVARA ControlPads Input Connector FIG. 11 illustrates connecting the 1000 Series ControlPad to an external switch (such as a PIR switch), for detecting a High to Low or Low to High state. SHARED 12V PIR Switch GND Input State FIG. 11 Input Connector If for example a PIR is attached to the Input, this will act as a trigger to reset the internal inactivity timer for Time Out routines. Power Supply Connector If using an AMX Power Supply with 2-pin phoenix connector (not included), be aware
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NOVARA ControlPads USB Program Port To download a program to the ControlPad, connect the USB Programming cable to the ControlPad USB Port on the top panel, and the USB Port of the PC (FIG. 13). USB Program Port 8-Button ControlPads - top view 16-Button ControlPads - top view FIG. 13 USB Program Port NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads are configured using AMX CP1000DCS software (available for download at www.amx.com). Refer to the AMX NOVARA DCS1000 Device Configuration Software section on page 4
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