User manual AMX VIEWPOINT WIRELESS TOUCH PANELS (G3 FIRMWARE)

instruction manual ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels (Extended Range) (Firmware version G3) Touc 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 ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panel ...................................................................................... 1 Multiple ViewPoints in an installation ....................................................................................... 1 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2 Recharging the Battery...................................................................................................... 3 Using Connector Ports ...................................................................................................... 3 Cleaning the Touch Overlay.............................................................................................. 4 Designing Touch Panel Pages ................................................................................5 Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 5 Activating Edit Mode.......................................................................................................... 6 Setting the Device Base .................................................................................................... 8 Setting the Device Used.................................................................................................... 8 Adding a page ................................................................................................................... 8 Setting the page color .............................................................................................................. 8 Adding a button ................................................................................................................. 8 Resizing a button ..................................................................................................................... 8 Button Properties............................................................................................................... 9 Setting the channel code.......................................................................................................... 9 Setting the variable text code................................................................................................. 10 Setting the page flip ............................................................................................................... 10 Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions ............................................................... 10 Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button ........................................................................... 11 Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts............................................. 11 Button Properties for External Pushbuttons .................................................................... 12 Creating a Bargraph and Joystick ................................................................................... 12 Adding a bargraph or joystick button...................................................................................... 12 Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties ....................................................................... 12 Setting the level code............................................................................................................. 13 ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels i Table of Contents Programming .......................................................................................................... 15 Serial Commands............................................................................................................ 15 System Send_Commands .............................................................................................. 17 Programming Numbers ................................................................................................... 23 Shorthand Send Commands........................................................................................... 24 Color Send_Commands.................................................................................................. 28 Variable Text Send_Commands ..................................................................................... 30 Shorthand Variable Text Commands .............................................................................. 32 Button String Commands ................................................................................................ 35 Button IR Macro Commands........................................................................................... 37 Using The IR Manager ............................................................................................ 39 IR Manager Context Menu .............................................................................................. 39 Creating a New IR File .................................................................................................... 39 System generated file names and IR files.............................................................................. 40 Entering Capture IR Mode .............................................................................................. 41 Capturing Hand Control IR Functions ............................................................................. 41 Capturing IR functions ­ Standard Capture mode ................................................................. 42 Capturing IR functions ­ Special (SP) mode.......................................................................... 42 Capturing difficult functions using P5-P7 modes.................................................................... 43 IRIS display characters and P1­P7 mode settings ................................................................ 43 Verifying IR Codes From a Hand Control........................................................................ 44 Actuating an IR Function................................................................................................. 44 Searching for IR Library (IRL/IRV) Files.......................................................................... 44 Searching for a Specific IR Function Across Multiple Files............................................. 45 Advanced IR Manager Features ..................................................................................... 46 Viewing an IR Waveform................................................................................................. 46 Viewing the Available Memory on an IR System Device ................................................ 46 Upgrading the Firmware ........................................................................................ 47 Configuration................................................................................................................... 47 Downloading the Firmware ............................................................................................. 47 VPA-DS ViewPort Docking Station ....................................................................... 49 ViewPort Docking Station Specifications ........................................................................ 49 ViewPort Product Information ......................................................................................... 49 Battery charging ..................................................................................................................... 50 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 53 ii ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Product Information Product Information The ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels and ViewPoint NetWave Touch Panels are hand-held liquid crystal display panels that allow you to control devices remotely. They have programmable firmware via the programming port. TPDesign3 is used to construct the panel pages. Buttons are used throughout the ViewPoint panel for control over external devices. FIG. 1 shows the external jacks and buttons. Programmable buttons Programming jack Programmable buttons Power jack FIG. 1 ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panel Panel programming, pages, and drawings are uploaded and downloaded using TPDesign (Windows®) 16-bit or TPDesign3 (Windows) 32-bit touch panel programs. TPDesign is used to convert G2 panel pages into G3 firmware compatible pages. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panel A Color-Passive series features a six-inch LCD with 256 colors. It comes with programmable external buttons on each side that can be used to control levels such as channels, volume, and lighting. The ViewPoint Touch Panels are available with either one-way RF (VPT-CP) or two-way NetWave (VPN-CP) digital spread-spectrum wireless control. Two-way ViewPoints do not support AMX IR codes (38 KHz and 455 KHz) but do support other manufacturers IR codes. One-way ViewPoints support all IR codes. Multiple ViewPoints in an installation The ViewPoint transmits data via RF or IR. The VPT-CP ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels are shipped to operate on a standard frequency of 418 MHz RF and user-selectable 38 KHz or 455 KHz IR frequencies. The ViewPoints can be ordered for different RF operating frequencies that must be set when the unit is manufactured. The VPN-CP operates on 2.4 GHz for two-way RF communications with the AXR-NWS NetWave Server. It also provides one-way IR using other manufacturers IR codes. If you plan to use multiple one-way ViewPoints within the same area, it is strongly recommended that each unit be ordered for operation on different RF frequencies. This will prevent erroneous data being received by the ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 1 Product Information respective Controller. Refer to the AXR-NWS NetWave Server instruction manual for more information. The 2-way Viewpoint communication uses frequencies from 2.402 GHz to 2.478 GHz in 1 MHz steps. This results in 76 frequencies. All 16 Group IDs utilize all 76 frequencies. Changing Group IDs basically changes the hopping pattern sequence. Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the VPT-CP and VPN-CP. Specifications Dimensions (HWD): Weight: VPT-CP VPN-CP Power: VPA-BP (battery) 2.46 lbs. (1.11 kg) with battery, 1.97 lbs. (0.89 kg) without battery 2.48 lbs. (1.12 kg) with battery, 2.01 lbs. (0.91 kg) without battery · 7.2 VDC, 6-cell NiMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable battery, 3.7 Ah minimum · VPT-CP: 5 continuous hours with full back lighting · VPN-CP: 5 continuous hours Power supply Power Consumption: Operating Frequency: RF (VPT-CP) IR (VPT-CP) RF (VPN-CP) Buttons: Display: Assignable Devices: VPT-CP ViewPoint RF AMX IR IR other than AMX's VPN-CP Device ID Group ID ViewPoint IR Cables: External power cable Programming cable Connector Ports: External power Programming 6 mm coax female power jack - connects to external 13.5 VDC power supply 2.5 mm stereo female conductor jack 6 mm coax male power cable - connects from an external 13.5 VDC power supply (included) 3-wire, 2.5 mm stereo conductor cable 0 - 255 0 - 15 Device 1, 2, 3, and/or 4 Device 2, 3, and/or 4 Device 1 Device 1 Device 2, 3, and/or 4 418 MHz standard (other frequencies available upon request), one-way RF transmission 38 KHz or 455 KHz, one-way IR transmission 2.4 GHz two-way digital spread spectrum, two-way digital spread spectrum RF or one-way OM (other manufacturer's) IR signals Four external programmable push buttons 6" (153.9 mm) color-passive LCD, 256 colors - 320 x 240 (HV) pixel 13.5 VDC @ 2.8 A 1.3 A @ 13.5 VDC 5.99" x 8.75" x 2.78" (15.21 cm x 11.30 cm x 5.08 cm) 2 ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Memory: IR files Buttons Bitmaps Icons Fonts Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Enclosure: Included Accessories: VPA-BP Power supply Programming cable Optional Accessories: VPA-BP AXR-RF AXR-NWS AXR-NWS/EU VPA-DS Extension cable Additional ViewPoint Rechargeable Battery (FG0962) RF Receiver (VPT-CP only) (FG782-418) NetWave Server (VPN-CP only) (FG5930-02) NetWave Server (VPN-CP/EU only)(FG5930-12) ViewPort Docking Station (FG5961-02) DB-9 extension cable (female DB-9 to female DB-9) (FG10-727) ViewPoint Rechargeable Battery 13.5 VDC, PS 2.8 A power supply 2.5 mm stereo to male DB-9 (FG10-817) 512 KB of SRAM and 2 MB of flash for a total of 2.5 MB 16 KB 225 KB 1245 KB 262 KB 262 KB Indoor operation at temperatures between 0º C (32º F) to 40º C (104º F) 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing) High impact molded plastic, matte black finish Recharging the Battery The battery (VPA-BP) can be recharged by connecting the 13.5 VDC power supply to the power jack on the side of the ViewPoint (FIG. 1). The battery can also be charged on the ViewPort docking station. Refer to the VPA-DS ViewPort Docking Station section on page 49 for more information about charging batteries on the ViewPort docking station. Using Connector Ports All ViewPoints have two connectors (FIG. 2). The power jack is for connecting an external 13.5 VDC power supply for ViewPoint operation and charging. The programming jack is used for communication between the ViewPoint touch panel and TPDesign3. The programming jack uses a three-wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack. The required cable and power supply comes furnished with the ViewPoint. To download and upload TPDesign3 touch panel pages: 1. Connect the 2.5 mm stereo plug (male) end of the programming cable (FG10-817) into the programming jack on the side of the ViewPoint. 2. Connect the DB-9 end of the programming cable (FIG. 2) to the female DB-9 connector on the DB-9 extension cable (FG10-727). 3. Connect the female DB-9 terminal end of the extension cable to the port on the back of your computer (FIG. 2). 4. Configure the communication parameters in TPDesign3. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 3 Product Information Power jack Programming jack Stereo plug male ViewPoint to PC programming cable DB-9 connector Cable FG10-817 to cable FG10-727 FIG. 2 ViewPoint connectors 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. It is recommended that you do not attempt to replace the internal Lithium battery. This battery has a lifespan of up to 5 years. If there is a problem with this piece, please contact your AMX sales representative to make arrangements to ship your panel back to the factory for battery replacement. 4 ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Designing Touch Panel Pages Designing Touch Panel Pages The VPT-CP ViewPoint one-way models do not support bargraphs, joysticks, VGA, or video (video bargraphs and video joysticks). These functions are available in the EDIT drop-down menus and can be setup. However, the functions are not operational. Since the VPN-CP modules contain two-way RF, they support both bargraphs and joysticks. There are three 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. VPXpress - Refer to the VPXpress ViewPoint System Design/Programming Software Program (Version 1.01 or higher) instruction manual for more information. On-board editor This document describes the basics of using the on-board editor to create pages and buttons. Buttons Standard button types include rectangles and other geometric shapes that you can create with the touch panel editor. Buttons are set with attributes, which means there is feedback for the Controller when you touch the button. General buttons are part of the default touch panel program and cannot be changed. You use general buttons to create or revise pages and specify panel communication parameters. The General Button types are described in the table below. General Button Types 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 Decision buttons Decision buttons appear when an operation has two options and requires verification before an action is performed. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 5 Designing Touch Panel Pages General Button Types (Cont.) 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. 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 You must activate EDIT mode before creating touch panel pages and buttons. Use the EDIT button to enter Edit mode. When powering up the touch panel, the first page is the Main page (see FIG. 3). Note that the Edit button is not available initially. FIG. 3 Main Page To activate edit mode: 1. Press SETUP in the Main page to open the Setup page (FIG. 4). 6 VIewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Designing Touch Panel Pages FIG. 4 Setup page 2. Press PROTECTED SETUP to open the keypad. 3. Enter 1988 in the keypad and press ENTER to open the Protected Setup page (1988 is the default password). 4. Press EDITOR to enable Edit mode. The EDITOR button is highlighted in the Protected Setup page when enabled, as shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 5 Protected Setup page with the active EDITOR button 5. Press EXIT to close the Protected Setup page and return to the Setup page (now in Edit mode). 6. Press EXIT again to return to the Main page. The EDIT button appears at the top of the page indicating that Edit mode is active. 7. Press EDIT to open the Edit bar. The BUTTON and PAGE options, in the Edit bar, (FIG. 6) are used to design and modify button and page settings. Edit bar FIG. 6 Main page with Edit bar ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 7 Designing Touch Panel Pages Setting the Device Base Press the DEVICE BASE option, in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 5), to assign a base (starting) device address to the touch panel. 1. Enter the base address for the touch panel. The base address range is from 1 - 255. Standard device addresses begin at 128. 2. Press Enter to save. Setting the Device Used Use the DEVICE USED option in the Protected Setup page (FIG. 5) to assign a value for the number of devices being controlled by the touch panel. 1. Press DEVICE USED to open the keypad and enter the panel's device number from 1 - 4. Each device number supports up to 255 programmable channel codes. The multiple device settings allow you to create up to four unique touch panel buttons and/or pages. This value is used to determine the current device being used by the panel. 2. Enter the number of devices being used by the touch panel. 3. Press Enter to save the value. Adding a page 1. Press PAGE on the Edit bar to open the PAGE menu. 2. Press ADD to open the keyboard and enter a name for the new page. Page names can be up to 20 characters. 3. Press EXIT CHANGE to save, close the keyboard, and go to the new page. Setting the page color 1. Press EDIT to open the Edit bar on the newly created page. 2. Press PAGE on the Edit bar to open the PAGE menu. 3. Press PAGE COLOR to open the color palette. 4. Select a color from the palette. The page automatically changes to the new color. Adding a button To add a button to the current page: 1. Press BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu. 2. Press ADD to open the ADD BUTTON operation bar. Then, touch and drag on the LCD screen to create the button. The first touch point is the upper-left corner of the button. Resizing a button 1. Press BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu. 2. Press RESIZE. Then, touch any edge of the button and drag. 3. Press EXIT on the Edit bar to exit Edit mode. 8 VIewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Designing Touch Panel Pages Button Properties Use the PROPERTIES option of the BUTTON menu in the Edit bar to set button borders, page flips, button colors for channel on and off conditions, and channel and variable text codes. These steps apply to setting properties for external buttons as well. 1. Press BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu options. 2. Press PROPERTIES to open the PROPERTIES operation bar. 3. Press the new button to open the Button Properties page. 4. Press BUTTON TYPE to open the BUTTON TYPE menu. 5. Choose a button type for the selected button to open the associated Button Properties page. Each button type has its own Button Properties page with settings specific to the button type. 6. Press BORDER to open the BUTTON BORDER pages. 7. Select a border to set for the button and return to the Button Properties page. The BORDER button changes to show the selected border type. Setting the channel code The channel button sets the device and button channel codes for the buttons. Channel codes work the same for all button types, including joysticks and bargraphs. 1. In the Button Properties page, press DEV to open the keypad and set the touch panel's device number. 2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. The programming software uses device codes 1 - 4 to identify the touch panel. The ViewPoint has a four-device capability. If DEVICE USED is set to 4 and Base Device Number is 128, the Controller recognizes bus devices 128 - 131. The panel does not allow you to enter a device number greater than the DEVICE USED without first displaying a decision box asking if you accept the new selection or not. For one-way ViewPoints (VPT-CP), use device number 1 for AMX IR and RF. Use device numbers 2, 3, and 4 for other manufacturer's IR codes (at frequencies other than the supported 38 KHz and 455 KHz). For two-way ViewPoints (VPN-CP), device numbers 1 - 4 can be AMX RF. The AMX IR is not supported (38 KHz and 455 KHz); however, other manufacturer's IR codes are supported by assigning ViewPoint device numbers 2, 3, and 4 for IR codes. 3. Press ENTER to save the device number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. 4. Press CHAN to open the keypad and enter a channel value of 1 - 255. The source code uses the channel code number to identify the button and its programmed operations. The channel code for non-active buttons is 0. 5. Press ENTER to save the channel number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 9 Designing Touch Panel Pages Setting the variable text code The variable text buttons set the device and button channel codes for the buttons. Variable text codes work the same for all button types, including joysticks and bargraphs. 1. Press DEV to open the keypad and set the device number. 2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. The source code uses device codes 1 - 4 to identify the touch panel. 3. Press ENTER to save, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. 4. Press CHAN to open a keypad and set the channel number. 5. Enter a channel value of 1 - 255 in the keypad. The source code uses the channel code number to identify the button and its operations. 6. Press ENTER to save the channel number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. Setting the page flip 1. Press the PAGE FLIP Type button (FIG. 7) in the Button Properties page to open the Page Flip Type menu. Page FLIP type button Flip to Page button FIG. 7 Page FLIP Type button 2. Select a Page Flip type. If you select FLIP PREVIOUS in the Page FLIP Type menu, the FLIP to Page button appears. 3. Press the FLIP to Page button to open a list of all the saved touch panel pages. If the desired page is not present in the menu, verify the page has been saved. 4. Select the target page for the page flip. Setting the button colors for channel-off conditions 1. Press any button to open the Button Properties page. 2. Press BORDER under CHANNEL OFF in the Button Properties page. The color palette appears. Select a color to set as the border. 3. Press the FILL button in the Button Properties page to open the color palette. Select a color to set as the fill. 4. Press the TEXT button to open the palette. Select a color to use for the text. 5. Press EXIT SAVE CHANGE in the Button Properties page to save the new button properties and return to the current page. 10 VIewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Designing Touch Panel Pages Adding text, icons, and bitmaps to a button 1. Press BUTTON on the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu. 2. Press TEXT/IMAGE to add text to the button. The TEXT/IMAGE operation bar appears. 3. Press any button to open the Text/Image page. 4. Go through each option and set as desired: TEXT OFF and TEXT ON sets the text for the button's Off and On state. ICON OFF and ICON ON sets the icon for the button's Off and On state. BITMAP OFF and BITMAP ON sets the bitmap for the button's Off and On state. MAKE ON SAME AS OFF sets the On and Off properties the same. You cannot create or edit buttons with Unicode fonts on the panel. Any use of the TEXT/IMAGE button to alter or create Unicode font supported buttons must be done in the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Design Program. 5. Press EXIT SAVE CHANGE to close the Text/Image page and return to the Main page. Using TPDesign3 to Download Bitmaps, Icons, and Fonts TPDesign3 allows you to download bitmaps, icons, and fonts into your touch panel from an existing touch panel program. Touch Panel programs are created in the TPDesign3 software program. Refer to the TPDesign3 Touch Panel Program (version 3.13 or higher) instruction manual for more information. Use the Download to Panel button to download a project file. To download bitmaps, icons and/or fonts from an existing TPDesign3 project file: 1. Then, launch the TPDesign3 software program and open a project file that contains the desired bitmaps, icons, and fonts. 2. Select File from the menu bar to open the File menu. 3. In the File menu, click on Download to Panel, to open the Download to Panel dialog box. 4. Click the Comm Settings tab to set the communications port, baud rate, and other communication settings. 5. Then, click the Actions tab to set the communication mode and select which elements of the project file you want to download to the touch panel. 6. In the What To Send area, select one or more of the available options (All Bitmaps, All Icons, All Fonts). 7. Select the mode of communication with the touch panel (RS-232 and AXlink). Confirm that the correct panel is selected by verifying the ID values with the Base Address assigned to the touch panel in the Protected Setup page. 8. After clicking Connect, the Available Panels list appears in the Available Panels field. Click Begin to start downloading the project file into the panel. 9. After completing the download, the bitmaps, icons and fonts that were downloaded are now accessible via the BITMAPS, ICONS and FONTS menus. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 11 Designing Touch Panel Pages Button Properties for External Pushbuttons External pushbuttons are configured with features similar to on-screen buttons. Their functionality can be set just as any other button on the touch panel. Use the PROPERTIES operation bar to assign properties to external pushbuttons. The BUTTON options and VARIABLE TEXT features within the Properties page do not appear. Although the Border and Color sections of this page appear, they are of no use to external pushbuttons since they do not appear on-screen. Creating a Bargraph and Joystick Bargraphs are level monitors and adjustable level controls. These levels can be configured to adjust and monitor audio outputs and lighting levels. Before starting, make sure to connect the touch panel to your Controller; otherwise, the bargraph may not work properly. Bargraphs and Joysticks only function on VPN-CP touch panels. Joysticks are vertical and horizontal direction controllers you can use for camera for pan and tilt control. Adding a bargraph or joystick button Create a new button using the ADD operation bar in the BUTTON menu. 1. Press BUTTON in the Edit bar to open the BUTTON menu. 2. Press PROPERTIES in the BUTTON menu to open the PROPERTIES operation bar. 3. Press any button to open the Button Properties page. 4. Press BUTTON TYPE to open the BUTTON TYPE menus. Choose a button type to open its Button Properties page. Setting Bargraph and Joystick Properties Use the Button Properties page to set channel, level, and button colors. Refer toSetting the variable text code section on page 10 andSetting the channel code section on page 9 for further information. Refer toSetting the button colors for channel-off conditions section on page 10for more information on colors for channel-off conditions. You are able to position the joystick crosshair in the Button Properties page. 12 VIewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Designing Touch Panel Pages Setting the level code Level buttons set the device and number codes for the touch panels. Joysticks use two level numbers. The first is for the X-axis and the second is for the Y-axis. You only need to specify the first level. 1. Press DEV to open a keypad and set the device number. 2. Enter 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the keypad. 3. Press ENTER to save the device number, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. 4. Press NUM to open a keypad and set the level number assigned to the device. 5. Enter a number 1 ­ 8. Each device can range from 1 ­ 8 levels except for joysticks, where the range is 1 ­ 7. 6. Press ENTER to save, close the keypad, and return to the Button Properties page. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 13 Designing Touch Panel Pages 14 VIewPoint Wireless Touch Panels Programming Programming You can program the touch panel, using the commands in this section, to perform a wide variety of operations using Axcess Send_Commands and variable text commands. Use the commands described in this section to program the touch panel. Serial Commands Serial Commands are used in the AxcessX Terminal Emulator mode. These commands are not insensitive. Serial Commands ?PAR Returns panel parameters to the PC terminal. Panel parameters include: firmware version, device number, mouse type, output resolution, number of devices, cursor enable, brightness, and contrast. Syntax: "?PAR" Example: ?PAR Requests the information. $SC Sends a serial port send_command within a panel, as if sent from Axcess. Syntax: "$SC ,"',,'"" Variables: device offset = Device number variable text # = The variable text number value on the touch panel. Example: $SC 1,"'@TXT',2,'TEXT'" The string is sends the command to put text on a button with a variable text value of 2. It is crucial that all the correct ' and " be used with no spaces after the commas. Example: $SC 1,"'SLEEP'" Sets a touch panel to sleep. CALIBRATE Starts touch panel calibration. Syntax: "CALIBRATE" Example: CALIBRATE Starts the calibration sequence mode on the touch panel. CHECK CAL Enters the calibration test mode. Syntax: "CHECK CAL" Example: CHECK CAL Begins the calibration check mode on the touch panel. ECHO ON Turns On character echo. Syntax: "ECHO ON" Example: ECHO ON The character echo is sent back to the computer. ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels 15 Programming Serial Commands (Cont.) ECHO OFF Turns Off character echo. Syntax: "ECHO OFF" Example: ECHO OFF The character echo is not sent back to the computer. GET CAL Gets the calibration variables. Syntax: "GET CAL" Example: GET CAL Gets the calibration variables on the touch panel. HELLO Verifies that serial communication is working properly. Syntax: "HELLO" Example: HELLO If the communication is active and working, the response is "How are you doing?". LZAP! Clears all lowlevel memory and erases external touch drivers. Syntax: "LZAP!" Example: LZAP! Clears all IR codes from the panel. Commands such as LZAP! and ZAP! can be used as both Serial Commands or Send_Commands. RESET Cycles power on the touch panel. Syntax: "RESET" Example: RESET Cycles the power on the touch panel. Once the firmware is downloaded, send this command to recycle power to the panel. This command prevents the user from having to physically re-cycling power on the unit. SET CAL Sets the calibration variables. Syntax: "SET CAL " Example: SET CAL 2F 3A 2B 62 Sets the calibration values on the touch panel. SETUP Puts the touch panel on the Setup Page. Syntax: "SETUP" Example: SETUP Flips the touch panel to the Setup page. VER Restores the current version. Syntax: "VER" Example: VER Returns the current version of the main firmware. 16 ViewPoint Wireless Touch Panels