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instruction manual
VTM-D15/A
15" MultiMedia Touch Panel Systems
Touch Panels and Accessories
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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX Corporation, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year. Disk drive mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, power supplies, MX Series products, a
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Table of Contents Table of Contents MultiMedia Touch Panel ...........................................................................................1 MultiMedia System Components....................................................................................... 1 VTM-D15/A and VTM-D15/AB Specifications ................................................................... 3 VTM-D15/A and VTM-D15/AB Rear Components ............................................................ 5 AXB-TPI/3 Specif
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Table of Contents Setting Up AXlink Communication from Master to the TPI/3 .......................................... 28 Setting Up AXlink procedures ................................................................................................ 28 Using AXCESSX for AXlink communication .......................................................................... 29 Using HyperTerminal for AXlink communication.................................................................... 29 Setting up the VT
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MultiMedia Touch Panel MultiMedia Touch Panel The MultiMedia Touch Panel System (VTM-D15/A) comes ready-to-install and ready-to-use, the MultiMedia system comes in different types of configurations: •VTM-D15/A • 15" Table Top MultiMedia Touch Panel VTM-D15/AB 15" Surface Mount MultiMedia Touch Panel VTM-D15/AS 15" Table Top System: VTM-D15/A, AXB-TPI/3, and TP3-VID VTM-D15/ASB 15" Surface Mount System: VTM-D15/AB, AXB-TPI/3, TP3-VID, and VTM-WMB The VTM-D15/A provides an i
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MultiMedia Touch Panel Power Adapter Connects to the Power Cord in order to supply power to the VTM-D15/A touch panel. Power Cord Connects to the Power Adapter in order to supply power to the VTM-D15/A touch panel. 15-pin DB15 VGA Signal Cable Provides a video signal from the video source to the rear of the VTM-D15/A touch panel. 8-pin Mini Din to 9-pin DB9 Touch Panel Signal Cable Provides a touchscreen signal from the VTM-D15/A touch 8-pin mini-DIN DB-9 (on COM1/2) panel to the pan
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MultiMedia Touch Panel Floppy Disk Provides the computer monitor drivers. PSN6.5 Power Supply (optional) The PSN6.5 NetLinx Power Supply distributes switched-mode 12 VDC power @ 6.5 A to up to three AMX devices. The PSN6.5 supplies power to the AXB-TPI/3 Touch Panel Interface 3. Central Controller to AXlink Connection Cable (optional) This 4-pin to 4-pin cable connects the Central Controller to 4-pin captive-wire 4-pin captive-wire the AXB-TPI/3 Touch Panel Interface. VTM-D15/A and VTM
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MultiMedia Touch Panel Specifications (Cont.) Input Signal: Horizontal Frequency 31 kHz - 60 kHz Vertical Frequency 50 Hz - 75 Hz Maximum Pixel Clock 80 MHz Front Panel Features: Power Switch Turns the display On and Off LED Indicator Lights-up green when the display is turned On Lights up orange when the display is in power-save mode AUTO Button Adjusts the picture position and performance automatically UP Button Activates the On-Screen Display menu and moves the menu cursor clockwise to s
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MultiMedia Touch Panel Specifications (Cont.) Optional Accessory VTM-WMB: Surface/Wall Mounting Support Bracket Weight: VTM-D15/A panel 5.5 kg (12.10 lbs.) VTM-WMB 2.0 kg (4.40 lbs.) VTM-D15/A and VTM-D15/AB Rear Components FIG. 1 shows the rear components of the VTM-D15/A 15" Table Top MultiMedia Panel. 12 VDC input VGA input Fold switch Touch Screen Signal cable 100 V~ Power 240 V~ adapter AC input FIG. 1 Rear component connection locations on the VTM-D15/A FIG. 2 shows the rear componen
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MultiMedia Touch Panel AXB-TPI/3 Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the AXB-TPI/3 and its related input modules. Specifications Dimensions (HWD): 3.47" x 13.75" x 8.38" (8.81 cm x 34.93 cm x 21.29 cm) With brackets installed for rack-mounting: 3.47" x 19.00" x 8.38" (8.81 cm x 48.26 cm x 21.29 cm) With brackets rotated 45° for under/over/vertical surface mounting: 3.85" x 19.00" x 8.38" (9.78 cm x 48.2 cm x 21.29 cm) Front Panel: Output Resolution LEDs 3 r
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MultiMedia Touch Panel Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components: TP3-VID (default card) Use the TP3-VID input module in any input slot to connect video sources, such as VCRs and DVDs. The module is secured by two black thumbscrews. Composite LED indicator (turns on when composite video input is detected). The Composite video input types are: NTSC, SECAM, or PAL. Composite input connector S-Video LED indicator (turns on when S-Video input is detected). S-Video input connector 500
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MultiMedia Touch Panel Specifications (Cont.) Input resolution and refresh 640 x 480 (VGA): 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz rates per resolution (RGB 800 x 600 (SVGA): 56 Hz, 60 Hz, 72 Hz, 75 Hz and VGA only) 1024 x 768 (XGA): 60 Hz, 70 Hz, 75 Hz, 85 Hz TPI/3 Programming Serial connection: Connect a DB-9 cable from your PCCOM port to the Program port located on the front of the AXB-TPI/3. This is the only method of programming the TPI/3 using Serial Commands. AXlink connection: Connect
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MultiMedia Touch Panel AXB-TPI/3 Components FIG. 3 shows the front and rear components of the AXB-TPI/3 Touch Panel Interface 3. Rack-mounting brackets Front View PROGRAM PORT VGA SVGA XGA AXlink VGA output LED SVGA output LED DB-9 Program Port XGA output LED AXlink LED Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 3 (shown with (shown with optional (shown with default optional TP3-RGB module) TP3-VID module) TP3-VGA module) SLOT 3 SLOT 2 SLOT 1 TP3-VGA TP3-RGB TP3-VID VGA COMP Y/C RGH B/HV V Rear View 12VDC MOUSE
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MultiMedia Touch Panel VTM-D15/A Sample Configuration FIG. 4 shows a sample Table Top MultiMedia System application using a TPI/3, touch panel, computer (used to configure the TPI/3), and Central Controller. VTM-D15/A MultiMedia Touch External Power Panel (Adapter and Cord) DB-9 to 8-pin mini-DIN 15-pin VGA cable AMX AXB-TPI/3 (front view) AMX AXB-TPI/3 (rear view) 2-pin captive-wire (showing optional input cards) DB-9 connecting Program Port from AXlink 4-pin TPI/3 to COM1/2 connection to o
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Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring This section covers the steps necessary to setup the individual MultiMedia components and connect them together. The three areas of focus ar the main component setup, wiring, installation, and connection. Setting up the AXB-TPI/3 The AXB-TPI/3 does not come pre-installed with any input modules. The card provided with the original system package is the TP3-VID Composite/S-Video Input Module. The TPI/3 can be configured with any combination of 3
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Installation and Wiring 2. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object. 3. Disconnect any other connectors from the TPI/3 input module. 4. Remove (counter-clockwise) the two black thumbscrews on the input module. 5. Slide the module out of the enclosure. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other slots, as required. 7. Ensure that all thumbscrews are secured and reconnect all rear panel connectors. Mounting the TPI/3 in an equipment rack Use the supplied mounting b
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Installation and Wiring FIG. 7 Removing the protective cover Table Top Installation (VTM-D15/A and D15/AS) This process involves installing the support bracket and connecting the appropriate cables to their respective locations. Installing the Table Top support bracket To avoid vibrations when you touch the display, install the Table Top support bracket. After installation of the bracket, the display tilt angle is approximately 10 degrees from vertical. 1. While on a flat surface, use both ha
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Installation and Wiring Table Top Support Bracket Fixing Holes Display Stand Fixing Holes FIG. 9 Fixing holes on each side of pull-out flap 6. Verify that the folds/latches at the bottom of the bracket are securely located within the fixing holes. 7. Align the screws holes (on the rear of the panel) with the openings at the top of the bracket (FIG. 10). Screws (2) Screws holes Fixing holes FIG. 10 Attaching the Table Top Bracket to the rear of the panel 8. Insert the two screws into t
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Installation and Wiring Connecting the cables on a VTM-D15/A table top panel 1. Connect the VGA Input, Touch Screen Signal, and Power cables to the VTM-D15/A touch panel as shown in FIG. 11. 12 VDC input VGA Input cable - connects from panel to Monitor Out port on TPI/3 Touch Screen cable - connects from panel to Mouse Port on TPI/3 Power Adapter 12 VDC connector - routes power from the power cord and adapter FIG. 11 Attaching the cables to the rear of the VTM-D15/A Do not plug in
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Installation and Wiring Monitor Bracket Screws (4) Surface Mount Bracket FIG. 12 Surface Mounting Kit (VTM-WMB) contents 2. Attach and secure the monitor portion of the Wall Mount Bracket (arrow side up) to the rear of the monitor using the four provided screws. Monitor Bracket Screws (4) FIG. 13 Attaching the Surface Mount Bracket to the rear of the panel 3. Select a location on the wall for the Surface Mount Bracket to be located. Once the panel is on the wall, the cables can be routed
