User manual AMX 10.4 TOUCH PANELS (G3 FIRMWARE)

instruction manual 10.4" Touch Panels (Firmware version G3) Tou c h Pa n els an d A cc e ss o r ie s 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, and MX Series products are warranted for a period of one (1) year. AMX Lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products, as long as the AMX Lighting products are under warranty. AMX Corporation does guarantee the control of dimmable loads that are properly connected to our lighting products. 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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information .................................................................................................1 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1 Cleaning the Touch Overlay.............................................................................................. 2 Installation .................................................................................................................3 Mounting the Touch Panel ................................................................................................ 3 Decor style panels with low-profile Backboxes ........................................................................ 3 Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard)................................................ 6 Installing rack-mount panels (AXM-CA10/PB) ......................................................................... 8 Wiring the Touch Panel ..................................................................................................... 8 Preparing captive wires............................................................................................................ 8 Wiring guidelines...................................................................................................................... 8 Using the PSN connector for power......................................................................................... 9 Using AXlink for data and power.............................................................................................. 9 Using AXlink for data with a +12 VDC power supply ............................................................. 10 Using the (DB9) RS-232 connector for mouse control or data............................................... 11 Using the VGA IN HD-15 (male) high-density connector ....................................................... 12 Designing Touch Panel Pages ..............................................................................15 Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 15 Activating Edit Mode........................................................................................................ 16 Setting the Device Base .................................................................................................. 18 Setting the Device Used.................................................................................................. 18 Adding a Page................................................................................................................. 18 Setting the page color ............................................................................................................ 18 Adding a Button............................................................................................................... 18 Resizing a button ................................................................................................................... 19 Defining On-Screen and External Button Properties....................................................... 19 Setting the channel code........................................................................................................ 19 Setting the variable text code................................................................................................. 20 Setting the page flip ............................................................................................................... 20 Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions ............................................................... 21 Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button ........................................................................... 21 Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts............................................. 21 Creating a Bargraph and Joystick ................................................................................... 22 Adding a bargraph or joystick button...................................................................................... 22 Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties ....................................................................... 22 Setting the level code............................................................................................................. 22 10.4" Touch Panels i Table of Contents Programming .......................................................................................................... 25 Serial Commands............................................................................................................ 25 System Send_Commands .............................................................................................. 28 Video Send_Commands ................................................................................................. 33 VGA Send_Commands................................................................................................... 35 Programming Numbers ................................................................................................... 37 Shorthand Send_Commands.......................................................................................... 38 Color Send_Commands.................................................................................................. 43 Variable Text Send_Commands ..................................................................................... 45 Shorthand Variable Text Commands .............................................................................. 47 Button String Commands ................................................................................................ 50 Upgrading the Firmware ........................................................................................ 53 Upgrading the Firmware Using NetLinx Studio ............................................................... 53 Upgrading Firmware through a COM port.............................................................................. 53 Upgrading the Firmware through an IP Address.................................................................... 55 Upgrading the Firmware Using SoftROM........................................................................ 57 Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 58 Downloading the Firmware .................................................................................................... 58 Changing the LCD Viewing Angle ........................................................................ 59 Changing the Viewing Angle to 6 o'clock (podium mount).............................................. 59 Replacing the Batteries ......................................................................................... 61 ii 10.4" Touch Panels Product Information Product Information The AMXTM CA10, CV10 and CG10 touch panels contain a 10.4", 256-color active matrix liquid crystal display (LCD). The self-contained enclosures use a microprocessor to control a wide range of multimedia equipment. The TPDesign3 touch panel design program makes it possible to create custom pages with buttons, icons, sliders, bargraphs, time displays, logos, and drawings. All Decor-style references in this manual relate to wall mounted panels. The table below lists the panel types and product names discussed in this manual. Touch Panel Types and Product Names Product Names Panel Types Free standing: TiltScreen Wall Mount: Decor style Rack Mount: Rack-mount Pushbutton AXM-CA10 AXD-CA10/PB AXM-CA10/PB AXM-CV10 AXD-CV10/PB AXM-CV10/PB AXM-CG10 AXD-CG10/PB AXM-CG10/PB AXD-CA10 AXD-CV10 AXD-CG10 AXT-CA10 AXT-CV10 AXT-CG10 Standard (Color Active) Video (NTSC/PAL) Graphic (VGA/SVGA/XGA/DOS) Specifications The table below lists the CA10, CV10, and CG10 specifications. Specifications Dimensions (HWD): AXD - Decor Wall Mount · 8.88" x 12.88" x 2.19" (22.56 cm x 32.72 cm x 5.56 cm) AXM- Rack-Mount AXT- TiltScreen · 8.72" x 19.00" x 1.78" (22.15 cm x 48.26 cm x 4.52 cm) · Base (WD): 11.46" x 9.46" (29.11 cm x 24.03 cm) · Height lowered: 4.14" (10.52 cm) · Height raised: 9.84" (25.0 cm) Display Area (HV) Display Colors Pixel Resolution Dot Pixel Pitch Contrast Ratio Brightness Viewing Angles Wider Viewing Angle · 211.1 mm x 158.4 mm · 256K colors · 640 x 480 pixels · 0.33 mm · 300: 1 · 350 cd/m2 · Horizontal: + 50° (left/right sides) · Vertical: + 40° (up/down) · Without image reversal: Up side (12 o'clock normal scan) and Down side (6 o'clock reverse scan) · With contrast ratio: Up side (12 o'clock reverse scan) and Down side (6 o'clock normal scan) 10.4"Touch Panels 1 Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Power Memory Weight: Decor Rack-mount TiltScreen VGA Input Resolutions: 640 x 400 (DOS) 640 x 480 (VGA) 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) Rear Panel Connectors: AXlink RS-232 Video Graphics PWR Enclosure: Decor TiltScreen Rack-mount Character Support Included Accessories: Optional Accessories: Decor Rack-mount TiltScreen · Up to 24 external pushbuttons · Backbox (CB-TP3) (FG025-10) · Up to 24 external pushbuttons · Install Kit (SA2010-01) 4-pin AXlink data/power connector (41-0049) Tie wrap (45-0009) Cable tie holder (45-0009-01) Metal with black matte finish, screwed security overlay, CB-TP3 Backbox Black plastic with matte finish Metal with black matte finish, engraved overlay, low-profile Backbox · Unicode character support · 4-pin AXlink data/power connector (41-0049) · 2-pin PWR connector (41-0021) · 4-pin AXlink data/power bus jack · DB9 male connector for PC data transmission or Microsoft® mouse control · RCA female connector (Color Video/Graphic AXT models only) · BNC female connector (Color Video/Graphic AXD and AXM models) · 15-pin HD-15 (high-density) male connector (Color Graphic model only) · 2-pin 12 VDC power supply jack · 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg) · 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg) · 4.6 lbs. (2.1 kg) (The frame frequency [FF] calculations are based on monitor type and VGA settings.) FF: 70 Hz FF: 60 and 72 Hz FF: 52, 60, and 72 Hz FF: 60 and 70 Hz 12 VDC @ 1 A Standard: 5 MB (4 MB flash) CG10 panels are capable of receiving a VGA signal. These VGA signals can be displayed on a touch panel as a background image and NOT within a video button. A Video signal can only be displayed within a Video WIndow Button. Refer to the G3 Firmware manual for more detailed information. Cleaning the Touch Overlay You should clean the touch screen overlay after each day's use. Always use clean cotton cloths, and a spray bottle of cleaning solution consisting of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water. 2 10.4" Touch Panels Installation Installation Mounting the Touch Panel The following paragraphs describe mounting the Decor and rack-mount touch panels. TiltScreen touch panels can be placed on any flat surface. Decor style panels with low-profile Backboxes 1. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 1 AXD-CA10 and low profile Backbox cutout dimensions 2. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the touch panel's faceplate and remove the engraved overlay. 3. Place the touch panel into the cutout and mark the screw insert positions, as shown in FIG. 1. 4. Remove the touch panel and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded insert into each hole. 10.4" Touch Panels 3 Installation 5. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and the optional graphic/video wiring from the external RS-232 device connected to the source equipment. 6. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring through the lowprofile Backbox. 7. Fasten the low-profile Backbox using the #6-32 machine screws supplied with the enclosure. 8. Attach the data and power wiring to the touch panel. 9. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. Before continuing, disconnect all connections until panel installation is complete. 10. Fasten the touch panel and low-profile Backbox using the #6-32 machine screws supplied with the enclosure panel. 11. Place the faceplate onto the bezel. You can also secure the faceplate to the bezel using the four Phillips flathead security screws. Once attached to the faceplate, the security screws cannot be replaced without removing the overlay. 12. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips located on the front of the panel; press the engraved overlay onto the faceplate. 13. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232 wiring to the mouse (if used), and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. The touch panel beeps on powerup. Refer to the Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 8 for complete information. Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (solid surface) FIG. 2 shows an AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 UniMount Backbox for solid surfaces. CB-TP3 Unimount Backbox enclosure Knockout Solid surface mounting flanges AXD-CA10/PB faceplate Stud mounting holes Engraved overlay FIG. 2 AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 for solid surfaces 1. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 3. 4 10.4" Touch Panels Installation FIG. 3 Decor style (AXD) and CB-TP3 cutout dimensions (solid surfaces) 2. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the touch panel's bezel and remove the engraved overlay. 3. Lay the touch panel facedown on a soft cloth and remove the screws from the low-profile Backbox; remove the Backbox and discard. 4. Place the CB-TP3 into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions, as shown in FIG. 3. The CB-TP3 can also be mounted to wood or metal studs using the pre-drilled stud mounting holes. 5. Remove the CB-TP3 and drill eight holes (A and B) for the panel (FIG. 3). Then, place #6-32 threaded inserts (or screw anchors) into the four holes marked `B' (FIG. 3). 6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and the optional graphic/video wiring from the source equipment. 7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring. 8. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring through the CB-TP3 knockouts. Refer to the Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 8 for pinout descriptions. 10.4" Touch Panels 5 Installation 9. Fasten the CB-TP3 to the solid surface using the supplied mounting screws. The touch panel must be installed with the release slot at the bottom. 10. Connect the AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring to the touch panel. 11. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Controller and the optional video wiring to the video source. The panel beeps on power-up. Before continuing, disconnect all connections until panel installation is complete. 12. Fasten the touch panel to the CB-TP3 using the #6-32 screws supplied with the panel. 13. Place the Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You can also secure the faceplate to the bezel using the four Phillips flathead security screws. 14. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips; press the engraved overlay onto the faceplate. Once attached to the faceplate, the security screws cannot be replaced without removing the overlay. 15. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232 wiring to the mouse (if used), and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. The touch panel will beep on power-up. Installing touch panels and a CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard) FIG. 4 shows the AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 Backbox for plasterboard. CB-TP3 Unimount Backbox enclosure Knockout Plasterboard surface mounting flanges AXD-CA10/PB faceplate Expansion clips Engraved overlay FIG. 4 AXD-CA10/PB and CB-TP3 Backbox (plasterboard) 1. Cut out the surface using the dimensions shown in FIG. 5. 2. Carefully insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the release slot on the touch panel's faceplate and remove the engraved overlay. 3. Lay the touch panel facedown onto a soft cloth and remove the screws from the low-profile Backbox. Remove the Backbox and discard. 4. Place the CB-TP3 into the cutout and mark the threaded insert positions (FIG. 5). 6 10.4" Touch Panels Installation FIG. 5 Decor style (AXD) and CB-TP3 cutout dimensions for plasterboard 5. Remove the CB-TP3 and drill four #6-32 insert holes. Then, place a threaded insert (or screw anchor) into each hole. 6. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, RS-232 connector, and the optional graphic/video wiring from the source equipment. 7. Remove one or more knockouts to accommodate the wiring as required. 8. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232 connector, and the optional graphic/video wiring through the CB-TP3 knockouts. Refer to Wiring the Touch Panel section on page 8 for more information. 9. Fasten the CB-TP3 to the plasterboard using the expansion screws supplied with the enclosure. 10. Connect the AXlink, RS-232, and the optional graphic/video wiring to the touch panel. 11. Test the connection by reconnecting the AXlink connector to the Central Controller and the optional video wiring to the video equipment. The panel beeps on power-up. Before continuing, disconnect all connections until panel installation is complete. 12. Fasten the touch panel to the CB-TP3 with the #6-32 screws supplied with the panel. 13. Place the Decor-style faceplate onto the bezel. You can also secure the faceplate to the bezel using the four Phillips flat-head security screws. 10.4" Touch Panels 7 Installation 14. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape strips; press the engraved overlay onto the faceplate. Once attached to the faceplate, the security screws cannot be replaced without removing the overlay. 15. Reconnect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232 wiring to the mouse (if used), and optional graphic/video wiring to the source equipment. The touch panel beeps on powerup. Installing rack-mount panels (AXM-CA10/PB) 1. Thread the incoming AXlink, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring through the opening in the equipment rack. 2. Disconnect the AXlink connector from the Central Controller, the RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring from the source equipment. 3. Insert the touch panel into the equipment rack. Line up the top-left and bottom-right screw holes and start tightening the #6-32 screws. Then, tighten the bottom-left and top-right screws. 4. Connect the AXlink wiring to the Central Controller, RS-232, and optional graphic/video wiring to the touch panel. Refer to the Wiring Guidelines table for pinout descriptions. The touch panel beeps on power-up. Wiring the Touch Panel The touch panels use a 4-pin AXlink connector for power and data. If the distance between the panel and Central Controller exceeds power consumption limits, you must connect an optional 12 VDC power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector. Preparing captive wires You need a wire stripper, soldering iron, and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. Do not connect power to the touch panel until the wiring is complete. If you are using a 12 VDC power supply, apply power to the touch panel only after installation is complete. 1. Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires. 2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this subsection. 3. Turn the flat-blade screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector. Do not over-torque the screws; doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector. Wiring guidelines The touch panels require 12 VDC power to operate properly. The touch panel can use either a PSN2.8 (if the power is being supplied only to the touch panel) or a PSN6.5 power supply (if the power is being routed through the touch panel to power another device). The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable or external 12 VDC power supply. The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and touch panel is determined by power consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The table below lists wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the touch panel and Central Controller. 8 10.4" Touch Panels Installation The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of 13.5 VDC available at the Central Controller's power supply. Refer to the Specifications section on page 1 for more information on power requirements. Wiring Guidelines Maximum Wiring Length Wire Size 18 AWG 20 AWG 22 AWG 24 AWG Color Active Color Graphic Color Video 143.14 feet (43.63 m) 93.90 feet (28.62 m) 130.05 feet (39.64 m) 90.56 feet (27.60 m) 56.46 feet (17.21 m) 35.59 feet (10.85 m) 59.41 feet (18.11 m) 37.04 feet (11.29 m) 23.35 feet (7.12 m) 78.17 feet (23.83 m) 48.73 feet (14.85 m) 30.72 feet (9.36 m) If you install the touch panel farther away from the control system than recommended in the Wiring Guidelines table, connect an external 12 VDC power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector on the touch panel. Using the PSN connector for power To use the 2-pin mini-Phoenix power supply jack for power transfer from the PSN power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN must be connected to the corresponding location on the 2-pin AXlink connector (FIG. 6). PWR + GND To the panel (terminal end) FIG. 6 Power connector wiring diagram To the PSN Power Supply (either a PSN2.8 or PSN6.5) 1. Insert the PWR and GND wires into the terminal end of the PSN 2-pin AXlink cable. 2. Tighten the clamp to secure the two wires. 3. Verify the connection of the other end to the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix on the PSN. Using AXlink for data and power Connect the Central Controller's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the touch panel for data and 12 VDC power as shown in FIG. 7. 10.4" Touch Panels 9 Installation To the touch panel AXlinx/PWR connector To the external Central Controller AXM/RX AXM/RX GND AXP/TX PWR + PWR + AXP/TX Top view GND Top view GND Top view 10.4" Touch Panels FIG. 7 AXlink wiring diagram If you are using power from AXlink, disconnect the wiring from the Central Controller before wiring the touch panel. Using AXlink for data with a +12 VDC power supply To use the AXlink 4-pin connector for data communication with the Central Controller and power transfer from a power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the power supply must be connected to the AXlink cable connector going to the touch panel. FIG. 8 shows the external power supply diagram. To the external Central Controller To the touch panel AXlinx/PWR connector PWR (+) AXM/RX GND AXP/TX PWR + GND (-) Local +12 VDC power supply (coming from the PSN power supply) AXM/RX Top view FIG. 8 AXlink and external 12 VDC power supply wiring diagram 1. Unscrew the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of the power supply's 2-pin cable. 2. Pair the GND wires from the power supply and the Central Controller AXlink connectors together; insert them into the clamp position for GND on the touch panel AXlink connector. 3. Tighten the clamp and secure the two GND wires. 10 PWR + AXP/TX Installation Never connect both power wires from the power supply and Central Controller to the PWR terminal on the touch panel AXlink connector. Only the power supply's PWR wire should be connected to the touch panel AXlink connector. If both sources are used to provide power to the touch panel, an electrical hazard is created and the threat of both equipment damage and injury is likely. 4. Place the PWR wire from the power supply into the open clamp position for PWR on the touch panel AXlink connector. Using the (DB9) RS-232 connector for mouse control or data The dual-function (DB9) RS-232 connector supports most standard serial mouse control devices and RS-232 communication protocols for PC data transmission. The following table lists (DB9) RS-232 connector pinouts and FIG. 9 shows the (DB9) RS-232 connector and power supply wiring diagram. (DB9) RS-232 Connector Pinouts Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Signal N/A RXD TXD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS N/A Function Not used Receive data Transmit data Data terminal ready (not used) Signal ground Data set ready (not used) Request to send (not used) Clear to send (not used) Not used Female Male 7 6 9 8 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Use connector pins 2, 3, and 5 for data and ground. For some applications, you may need to strap pins 7 (request to send) and 8 (clear to send) together, depending on the PC. Power connector + (PWR) - (GND) 12 VDC power supply Optional 7 to 8-pin connector 5 (GND) 3 (TXD) 2 (RXD) 5 (GND) 3 (TXD) 2 (RXD) Touch panel DB9 connector Mouse or PC, DB9 connector Male Female FIG. 9 DB9 RS-232 connector and power supply wiring diagram 10.4" Touch Panels 11 Installation Using the VGA IN HD-15 (male) high-density connector Connect the VGA source equipment's HD-15 (female) connector to the VGA IN HD-15 (male) high-density connector on the rear panel of the touch panel. The table below lists the VGA IN HD-15 connector pinouts. VGA IN HD-15 Connector Pinouts Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal Red Green Blue N/A GND RAGND Function Red signals Green signals Blue signals Not used Signal Ground Red analog ground 5 10 15 GAGND Green analog ground BAGND N/A SAGND N/A N/A HSYNC VSYNC N/A Blue analog ground Not used Synchronization analog ground Not used Not used Horizontal synchronization signal Vertical synchronization signal Not used VGA HD-15 (male) connector 1 6 11 CG10 panels are capable of receiving a VGA signal. These VGA signals can be displayed on a touch panel as a background image and NOT within a video button. An RGB signal can only be displayed within a Video WIndow Button. 12 10.4" Touch Panels Installation 10.4" Touch Panels 13 Installation 14 10.4" Touch Panels Designing Touch Panel Pages Designing Touch Panel Pages There are two ways to approach creating touch panel pages: ! TPDesign3 - Refer to the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program (Version 3. 16 or higher) Instruction Manual for more information. On-board editor ! This section describes the basics of using the on-board editor to create pages and buttons. For more information, refer to the G3 Firmware Design and Reference instruction manual. Buttons Standard button types include rectangles and other geometric shapes you can create with the touch panel editor. Buttons are set with attributes, meaning there is a response from the Central Controller when you touch the button. General buttons are part of the default touch panel program and cannot be changed. General buttons create or revise pages and specify panel communication parameters. Button examples include selection buttons, information buttons, adjustment buttons, and operation bars. The general button categories are described in the table below. General Button Categories Selection buttons Selection buttons appear on touch panel pages and set communication parameters. Information buttons Information buttons contain serial numbers and firmware version information. The properties of these buttons cannot be changed. These buttons have a dark fill and light text. You can use the UP and DN buttons to set adjustment buttons. The adjustment button example sets the baud rate for the connection from the touch panel to the computer. Adjustment buttons Keypad buttons The keypad button opens a keypad so you can enter a password or value assignment. All keypad buttons are interactive except for the entry display. Decision buttons Decision buttons appear when an operation has two options and requires verification before an action is performed. 10.4" Touch Panels 15 Designing Touch Panel Pages General Button Categories (Cont.) Status buttons Status buttons always have a dark fill with light letters and have no functionality except to display information. Operation bars Operation bars appear in the place of the Editor bar, after selecting a button or page edit operation. The operation bar indicates which edit function is currently active. When an edit operation is selected, it remains active until you press EXIT. "Touch to Continue" buttons appear when an operation requires user acknowledgement. Touch to Continue buttons Joystick buttons Joysticks are vertical and horizontal direction controllers for use with pan and tilt camera controllers. Bargraph buttons Bargraph buttons display a dynamic bargraph (vertical or horizontal). An example is the battery level indicator button. Activating Edit Mode Before designing touch panel pages and buttons, you must activate Edit mode. Once activated, use the EDIT button to enter Edit mode. This mode has options to add and configure touch panels and buttons. When powering up the touch panel, the first page is the Main page (see FIG. 10). Note that the Edit button is not available initially. If you have a pre-programmed panel, you may not see the Main Page. FIG. 10 Main Page To activate edit mode: 1. Press SETUP in the Main page to open the Setup page (FIG. 11). 2. Press PROTECTED SETUP to open the keypad. 3. Enter 1988 (default password) in the keypad and press ENTER to open Protected Setup page. If you press ENTER after typing an incorrect password, you are immediately returned to the previous page. 16 10.4" Touch Panels