AMX TPI-PRO-2 Parts list manual

Operation/Reference Guide
Presentation Interfaces
TPI-PRO
Total Presentation Interface
TPI-PRO-2
TPI-PRO-4
Last Revised: 10/20/2011

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TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) ...............................................................1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
TPI-PRO Specifications.............................................................................................. 1
Supported Input and Output Modes ........................................................................ 5
Supported Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers.................................................. 5
Rack-Mounting the TPI-PRO...................................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................... 5
Cable Details and Pinout Information .................................................................7
Overview .................................................................................................................. 7
VGA-to-Component (RGB)/Composite Cable Pinout Information ................................... 7
VGA-to-S-Video Cable Pinout Information ...................................................................... 8
Wiring and Device Connections ..........................................................................9
Overview .................................................................................................................. 9
Front Panel Components .......................................................................................... 9
Rear Panel Components............................................................................................ 9
Connections Overview ............................................................................................ 10
Front Panel Connectors .......................................................................................... 11
USB (Type A) Input ports............................................................................................... 11
SERIAL Port ................................................................................................................... 11
Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................ 12
VIDEO/VGA Inputs........................................................................................................ 12
VGA Outputs................................................................................................................. 12
SOURCE KEYBOARD/MOUSE (USB-Type B) Device Ports 1-4 ...................................... 13
USB (Type A) Input ports............................................................................................... 14
ETHERNET 10/100 (RJ-45) Port..................................................................................... 14
TOUCH INPUT (DB-9) Port ............................................................................................ 15
AUDIO OUT Connector ................................................................................................. 16
12VDC PWR (Power) Connector.................................................................................... 17
Connecting USB Input Touch Devices..................................................................... 18
Type A & Type B USB Ports .......................................................................................... 18
Notes on USB Connections ........................................................................................... 18
System Installation ...........................................................................................19
Overview ................................................................................................................ 19
Touch Input via Touch Monitor ............................................................................... 20
Configuring the TPI-PRO for Touch Monitor Input ........................................................ 20
Mouse Pass-Thru Control ........................................................................................ 21

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Configuring the TPI-PRO for Pass-Through Control....................................................... 21
Using a Touch Monitor for Mouse/Touch Pass-Thru Control................................... 22
Enabling Video Pass-Through Control on a Touch Monitor ........................................... 22
Configuring the TPI-PRO/DVI ...........................................................................25
Overview ................................................................................................................ 25
Before You Start ..................................................................................................... 25
Startup Routine and Initial Panel Response ............................................................ 26
Setting the Output Resolution................................................................................ 26
Setting the Touch Drivers (Serial Touch Monitors Only) ......................................... 27
Calibrating the TPI-PRO/DVI................................................................................... 28
Calibrating the TPI-PRO/DVI Using a USB Input............................................................ 28
Calibrating the TPI-PRO/DVI Using a Serial Touch Monitor........................................... 29
Other Configuration Pages ..................................................................................... 30
Configuring Communication Settings ...............................................................31
Overview ................................................................................................................ 31
Configuring TPI-PRO/DVI Communication Settings ................................................ 31
Assigning a Device Number to the TPI-PRO/DVI........................................................... 32
Setting the Serial Port Baud Rate.................................................................................. 33
Configuring the Master Connection Settings ................................................................ 34
Configuring TPI-PRO/DVI IP Settings...................................................................... 36
Configuring a DHCP Address ........................................................................................ 36
Configuring a Static IP Address..................................................................................... 37
Choosing the Master Connection Mode ................................................................. 38
Master Connection Mode Options ................................................................................ 38
Configuring the Ethernet Connection on the NetLinx Master ................................ 39
NetLinx Master IP Address - URL Mode ........................................................................ 39
NetLinx Master IP Address - Listen Mode ..................................................................... 41
NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode ........................................................ 42
NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - NDP (UDP) Mode .............................................. 42
NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL (UDP) Mode ............................................... 45
Rebooting the TPI-PRO/DVI.................................................................................... 46
TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages ....................................................................47
Overview ................................................................................................................ 47
Resolution Setup Page............................................................................................ 47
Panel Information Page........................................................................................... 48
Calibrate Page ........................................................................................................ 49
Setup Page ............................................................................................................. 50
Setup - Protected Setup Page ................................................................................ 52
Setup - Project Information Page............................................................................ 53

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Setup - Time & Date Settings Page ........................................................................ 54
Setup - Audio Settings Page................................................................................... 55
Supported Sampling Rates for WAV and MP3 Audio.................................................... 56
Setup - Video Settings Page ................................................................................... 56
Configuring Incoming Video Signals ............................................................................. 58
Video Parameters.......................................................................................................... 59
Configuring the Input Resolution (VGA & Component only) ......................................... 61
Protected Setup Page ......................................................................................63
Overview ................................................................................................................ 63
Protected Setup - System Settings Page ................................................................ 66
Protected Setup - Calibrate Page ........................................................................... 68
Protected Setup - G4 Web Control Page................................................................ 69
Protected Setup - Other Settings ........................................................................... 70
Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Cache Page...................................................... 71
G4 Image Caching ......................................................................................................... 71
Enabling Image Cache................................................................................................... 72
Clearing the Image Cache ............................................................................................. 73
Checking Image Cache Status ....................................................................................... 73
Protected Setup (Other Settings) - Password Settings Page .................................. 73
Protected Setup - Tools .......................................................................................... 74
Protected Setup (Tools) - Panel Connection Logs Page .......................................... 74
Protected Setup (Tools) - Panel Statistics Page ...................................................... 75
Protected Setup (Tools) - Connection Utility Page.................................................. 76
Using the Connection Utility ......................................................................................... 76
Protected Setup - TakeNote Control Page ............................................................. 77
NetLinx Programming ......................................................................................79
Overview ................................................................................................................ 79
Button Assignments................................................................................................ 79
Color, Border, and Font Names/ID #'s.................................................................... 80
RGB Triplets and Names for Basic 88 Colors................................................................. 80
Fixed Fonts and ID Numbers......................................................................................... 81
Slider/Cursor Names ..................................................................................................... 81
Border Styles By Name ................................................................................................. 82
Border Styles By Numbers ............................................................................................ 83
Text Effects Names ....................................................................................................... 83
SEND_COMMANDs ................................................................................................ 84
Page Commands ..................................................................................................... 85
@APG ........................................................................................................................................ 85
@CPG ........................................................................................................................................ 85

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@DPG........................................................................................................................................ 85
@PDR ........................................................................................................................................ 85
@PHE ........................................................................................................................................ 86
@PHP ........................................................................................................................................ 86
@PHT ........................................................................................................................................ 86
@PPA ........................................................................................................................................ 86
@PPF......................................................................................................................................... 87
@PPG ........................................................................................................................................ 87
@PPK ........................................................................................................................................ 87
@PPM........................................................................................................................................ 88
@PPN ........................................................................................................................................ 88
@PPT......................................................................................................................................... 88
@PPX ........................................................................................................................................ 88
@PSE......................................................................................................................................... 89
@PSP......................................................................................................................................... 89
@PST ......................................................................................................................................... 89
PAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 89
PPOF......................................................................................................................................... 90
PPOG ........................................................................................................................................ 90
PPON ........................................................................................................................................ 90
Button Commands With Embedded Codes ............................................................ 91
^BMF ........................................................................................................................................ 91
"^" Button Commands ........................................................................................... 93
^ANI ......................................................................................................................................... 93
^APF ......................................................................................................................................... 94
^BAT......................................................................................................................................... 94
^BAU ........................................................................................................................................ 94
^BCB......................................................................................................................................... 95
^BCF ......................................................................................................................................... 95
^BCT ......................................................................................................................................... 95
^BDO........................................................................................................................................ 96
^BFB ......................................................................................................................................... 96
^BIM ......................................................................................................................................... 96
^BLN......................................................................................................................................... 97
^BMC........................................................................................................................................ 97
^BMF ........................................................................................................................................ 98
^BMI ......................................................................................................................................... 98
^BML ........................................................................................................................................ 98
^BMP ........................................................................................................................................ 98
^BNC ........................................................................................................................................ 99
^BNN........................................................................................................................................ 99
^BNT......................................................................................................................................... 99
^BOP ........................................................................................................................................ 99
^BOR ...................................................................................................................................... 100
^BOS ...................................................................................................................................... 100
^BPP ....................................................................................................................................... 100
^BRD ...................................................................................................................................... 101
^BSF ....................................................................................................................................... 101
^BSM ...................................................................................................................................... 101

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^BSO....................................................................................................................................... 101
^BVL........................................................................................................................................ 102
^BVN....................................................................................................................................... 102
^BVP ....................................................................................................................................... 102
^BVT ....................................................................................................................................... 102
^BWW ..................................................................................................................................... 102
^CPF........................................................................................................................................ 103
^DPF ....................................................................................................................................... 103
^ENA....................................................................................................................................... 103
^FON ...................................................................................................................................... 103
^GDI........................................................................................................................................ 104
^GIV ........................................................................................................................................ 104
^GLH ....................................................................................................................................... 104
^GLL........................................................................................................................................ 104
^GRD....................................................................................................................................... 105
^GRU....................................................................................................................................... 105
^GSC ....................................................................................................................................... 105
^GSN....................................................................................................................................... 106
^ICO........................................................................................................................................ 106
^JSB ........................................................................................................................................ 107
^JSI ......................................................................................................................................... 107
^JST ........................................................................................................................................ 108
^MBT....................................................................................................................................... 108
^MDC...................................................................................................................................... 108
^SHO....................................................................................................................................... 108
^SKT........................................................................................................................................ 109
^SLT ........................................................................................................................................ 109
^TEC........................................................................................................................................ 111
^TEF........................................................................................................................................ 111
^TOP ....................................................................................................................................... 111
^TXT........................................................................................................................................ 112
^UNI........................................................................................................................................ 112
Button Query Commands ..................................................................................... 113
?BCB........................................................................................................................................ 114
?BCF........................................................................................................................................ 114
?BCT........................................................................................................................................ 115
?BMP ....................................................................................................................................... 115
?BOP ....................................................................................................................................... 116
?BRD ....................................................................................................................................... 116
?BWW...................................................................................................................................... 117
?FON....................................................................................................................................... 117
?ICO ........................................................................................................................................ 118
?JSB......................................................................................................................................... 118
?JSI.......................................................................................................................................... 119
?JST......................................................................................................................................... 119
?TEC ........................................................................................................................................ 120
?TEF ........................................................................................................................................ 120
?TXT ........................................................................................................................................ 121

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Panel Run Time Commands................................................................................ 122
ABEEP..................................................................................................................................... 122
ADBEEP .................................................................................................................................. 122
@AKB ...................................................................................................................................... 122
AKEYB .................................................................................................................................... 122
AKEYP..................................................................................................................................... 122
AKEYR..................................................................................................................................... 123
@AKP ...................................................................................................................................... 123
@AKR ...................................................................................................................................... 123
BEEP ....................................................................................................................................... 123
BRIT ........................................................................................................................................ 123
@BRT....................................................................................................................................... 123
DBEEP..................................................................................................................................... 124
@EKP ...................................................................................................................................... 124
ORES....................................................................................................................................... 124
PKEYP ..................................................................................................................................... 125
@PKP ...................................................................................................................................... 125
SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 125
SLEEP...................................................................................................................................... 125
@SOU...................................................................................................................................... 126
@TKP....................................................................................................................................... 126
TPAGEOFF.............................................................................................................................. 126
TPAGEON ............................................................................................................................... 126
@VKB ...................................................................................................................................... 126
^TPO....................................................................................................................................... 127
^TPS ....................................................................................................................................... 127
WAKE ..................................................................................................................................... 127
Input Commands................................................................................................... 128
^CAL....................................................................................................................................... 128
^KPS ....................................................................................................................................... 128
^MPS ...................................................................................................................................... 128
^PPS ....................................................................................................................................... 129
^SLT........................................................................................................................................ 130
^VKS....................................................................................................................................... 131
Embedded Codes ................................................................................................. 132
Panel Setup Commands ........................................................................................ 133
^MUT...................................................................................................................................... 133
@PWD ..................................................................................................................................... 133
^PWD ..................................................................................................................................... 133
^VOL....................................................................................................................................... 133
Listbox Commands ............................................................................................... 134
Data List Commands ................................................................................................... 134
^LDN ...................................................................................................................................... 134
^LDA....................................................................................................................................... 134
^LDR....................................................................................................................................... 135
^LDC....................................................................................................................................... 135
^LDD ...................................................................................................................................... 135
^LDT ....................................................................................................................................... 136

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^LDL........................................................................................................................................ 136
List View Commands ................................................................................................... 137
^LVC........................................................................................................................................ 137
^LVF........................................................................................................................................ 137
^LVL ........................................................................................................................................ 137
^LVM....................................................................................................................................... 138
^LVO ....................................................................................................................................... 138
^LVP........................................................................................................................................ 138
^LVS........................................................................................................................................ 139
^LVU ....................................................................................................................................... 139
Dynamic Image Commands................................................................................... 140
^BBR ....................................................................................................................................... 140
^RAF ....................................................................................................................................... 140
^RFR........................................................................................................................................ 140
^RAF, ^RMF - Embedded Codes ................................................................................ 141
^RMF....................................................................................................................................... 141
^RSR........................................................................................................................................ 141
Escape Sequences ....................................................................................................... 142
$DV ......................................................................................................................................... 142
$SY .......................................................................................................................................... 142
$IP ........................................................................................................................................... 142
$HN......................................................................................................................................... 142
$MC......................................................................................................................................... 142
$ID........................................................................................................................................... 142
$PX.......................................................................................................................................... 142
$PY.......................................................................................................................................... 142
$ST .......................................................................................................................................... 142
$AC ......................................................................................................................................... 142
$AP.......................................................................................................................................... 142
$CC ......................................................................................................................................... 142
$CP.......................................................................................................................................... 142
$LC .......................................................................................................................................... 142
$LP .......................................................................................................................................... 142
$BX.......................................................................................................................................... 142
$BY.......................................................................................................................................... 142
$BN ......................................................................................................................................... 142
TakeNote Commands ........................................................................................... 143
TAKENOTE-ENABLE................................................................................................................ 143
TAKENOTE-DISABLE............................................................................................................... 143
TAKENOTESERVER-ENABLE ................................................................................................... 143
TAKENOTESERVER-DISABLE .................................................................................................. 143
^TNA-AUTOEXPOSE............................................................................................................... 143
^TNA-AUTOHIDE .................................................................................................................... 143
^TNA-CANVASCOLOR............................................................................................................ 143
^TNA-CLEAR ........................................................................................................................... 143
^TNA-FLUSH ........................................................................................................................... 144
^TNA-HIDE.............................................................................................................................. 144
^TNA-PENCOLOR ................................................................................................................... 144

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^TNA-PENOPACITY................................................................................................................ 144
^TNA-PENSTYLE..................................................................................................................... 144
^TNA-PENWIDTH ................................................................................................................... 145
^TNA-REDO............................................................................................................................ 145
^TNA-SAVE............................................................................................................................. 145
^TNA-SESSION....................................................................................................................... 145
^TNA-TEXT ............................................................................................................................. 145
^TNA-TEXTSIZE ...................................................................................................................... 145
^TNA-TOOLTYPE.................................................................................................................... 145
^TNA-UNDO........................................................................................................................... 146
^TNB-CANVASCOLOR............................................................................................................ 146
^TNB-CLEAR........................................................................................................................... 146
^TNB-FLUSH........................................................................................................................... 146
^TNB-PENCOLOR................................................................................................................... 146
^TNB-PENOPACITY ................................................................................................................ 147
^TNB-PENSTYLE..................................................................................................................... 147
^TNB-PENWIDTH ................................................................................................................... 147
^TNB-PRINT............................................................................................................................ 147
^TNB-REDO............................................................................................................................ 147
^TNB-SAVE............................................................................................................................. 147
^TNB-TEXTSIZE ...................................................................................................................... 148
^TNB-TOOLTYPE .................................................................................................................... 148
^TNB-UNDO ........................................................................................................................... 148
^TNC ...................................................................................................................................... 148
^TNF....................................................................................................................................... 148
^TNH-PageName.................................................................................................................... 148
^TNS-PageName .................................................................................................................... 148
?TNA-AUTOEXPOSE............................................................................................................... 149
?TNA-AUTOHIDE .................................................................................................................... 149
?TNA-CANVASCOLOR............................................................................................................ 149
?TNA-PENCOLOR ................................................................................................................... 149
?TNA-PENOPACITY ................................................................................................................ 149
?TNA-PENSTYLE ..................................................................................................................... 149
?TNA-PENWIDTH.................................................................................................................... 149
?TNA-SESSION ....................................................................................................................... 149
?TNA-TEXTSIZE ...................................................................................................................... 150
?TNA-TOOLTYPE .................................................................................................................... 150
?TNB-CANVASCOLOR ............................................................................................................ 150
?TNB-PENCOLOR ................................................................................................................... 150
?TNB-PENOPACITY................................................................................................................. 150
?TNB-PENSTYLE ..................................................................................................................... 150
Programming - Button Properties......................................................................... 151
Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks ......................................................... 151
?TNB-PENWIDTH.................................................................................................................... 151
?TNB-TEXTSIZE....................................................................................................................... 151
?TNB-TOOLTYPE .................................................................................................................... 151
Text Area Input Masking ............................................................................................. 152
Input Mask Character Types ........................................................................................ 153

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Input Mask Ranges ...................................................................................................... 153
Input Mask Next Field Characters ............................................................................... 153
Input Mask Operations................................................................................................ 154
Input Mask Literals ...................................................................................................... 154
Input Mask Output Examples...................................................................................... 155
URL Resources............................................................................................................. 155
Special Escape Sequences........................................................................................... 155
Terminal/Telnet Commands ............................................................................157
Overview .............................................................................................................. 157
Upgrading Firmware ......................................................................................159
Overview .............................................................................................................. 159
Prepare the NetLinx Master for Ethernet Communication ................................... 160
Prepare the TPI-PRO/DVI for Ethernet Communication........................................ 163
Upgrade the TPI-PRO/DVI Firmware..................................................................... 164
Using G4 Web Control® .................................................................................167
Overview .............................................................................................................. 167
Using the NetLinx Master to Control the TPI-PRO/DVI......................................... 168
Using Takenote™ ...........................................................................................171
Overview .............................................................................................................. 171
Enabling TakeNote on the TPI-PRO/DVI ............................................................... 171
Starting a TakeNote Session................................................................................. 171
TakeNote Menu Bar.............................................................................................. 172
Drawing Annotation Tools .................................................................................... 173
Undo / Redo Last Action ............................................................................................. 173
Drawing a Freehand Curved Line................................................................................ 173
Drawing a Straight Line............................................................................................... 173
Drawing a Rectangle ................................................................................................... 173
Drawing an Oval.......................................................................................................... 173
Using the Select Object Tool....................................................................................... 174
Moving a TakeNote Annotation Object ...................................................................... 175
Deleting a TakeNote Annotation Object..................................................................... 175
Using the Pointer ........................................................................................................ 175
Using the Save Tool .............................................................................................. 176
Capturing and Saving the Screen Image ..................................................................... 176
Changing the Storage Location For Captured TakeNote Screen Images .................... 176
Shape Options Menu Bar...................................................................................... 177
Drawing a Shape ......................................................................................................... 177
Inserting a Push-Pin Icon ............................................................................................. 178
Inserting an Arrow Icon............................................................................................... 178

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Text Annotation Tools .......................................................................................... 179
Text Size Button .......................................................................................................... 179
TakeNote Text Keyboard ............................................................................................ 179
Creating Text Annotations .......................................................................................... 180
Moving Text ................................................................................................................ 181
Pen Options Menu Bar.......................................................................................... 181
Clearing Annotations ............................................................................................ 182
Canvas Options Menu Bar..................................................................................... 182
Working With Opacity Settings ............................................................................ 182
Session Tools ........................................................................................................ 183
Naming the TakeNote Session .................................................................................... 183
Hiding TakeNote................................................................................................... 183
Hiding the TakeNote Menu Bar................................................................................... 183
Hiding TakeNote Annotations ..................................................................................... 184
Using The TakeNote Web Application.................................................................. 184
Launching the AMX TakeNote Web Application ......................................................... 184
The AMX TakeNote Web Application User Interface .................................................. 185
Menu Bar..................................................................................................................... 185
Thumbnail Images ....................................................................................................... 186
Toolbar........................................................................................................................ 186
Previewing Captured TakeNote Image Files ............................................................... 187
Downloading Captured TakeNote Image Files To a Local Directory ........................... 187
Printing Captured TakeNote Image Files .................................................................... 189
Deleting Captured TakeNote Image Files ................................................................... 189
Supported Input and Output Modes ..............................................................191
Overview .............................................................................................................. 191
Supported Input Modes........................................................................................ 191
Supported Input Modes - DVI and RGB....................................................................... 191
Supported Input Modes - Component ........................................................................ 192
Supported Output Modes .................................................................................... 192
Appendix ........................................................................................................195
Text Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks................................................... 195
Text Area Input Masking....................................................................................... 196
Input Mask Character Types ........................................................................................ 196
Input Mask Ranges ...................................................................................................... 197
Input Mask Next Field Characters ............................................................................... 197
Input Mask Operations................................................................................................ 197
Input Mask Literals ...................................................................................................... 197
Input Mask Output Examples ...................................................................................... 198

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URL Resources ...................................................................................................... 198
Special Escape Sequences........................................................................................... 199
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................201
Overview .............................................................................................................. 201

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TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface)
TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface)
Overview
The TPI-PRO (Total Presentation Interface) transforms third party touch screens into interactive displays with
stunning control graphics and animation just like AMX Modero Touch Panels.
Using the TPI-PRO, third party touch screens can simultaneously display up to 4 fully-scalable video
windows, each supporting Composite, S-Video, Component, and VGA signals. Classrooms, courtrooms and
conference rooms can use the TPI-PRO to easily switch between any of the four simultaneously displayed
sources on the fly, as well as control content in real-time.
The TPI-PRO is the perfect tool to use with any large plasma or LCD display equipped with a touch overlay.
Alternatively, the TPI-PRO output can be displayed on any monitor or projector and a USB keyboard/mouse
can be used to navigate the system.
The TPI-PRO receives control and touch point information from a variety of pointing devices (i.e. touch
screen, mouse, or keyboard), and connects to the control system via Ethernet.
The TPI-PRO is available in two versions:
The TPI-PRO-4 (FG2275-104) supports up to four video/RGB inputs.
The TPI-PRO-2 (FG2275-102) supports up to two video/RGB inputs.
Both TPI-PROs support high resolution inputs/outputs:
Inputs (2 or 4): Accepts S-Video, Composite, Component (up to 1080p), and VGA (up to
1920x1200). Inputs can be scaled to fit into independent windows or viewed full-screen.
Outputs (2): VGA up to 1920x1200 (WUXGA) at 60 Hz.
Basic features of both include:
Up to 4 video or graphics windows can be simultaneously displayed and controlled
USB (wired and wireless) mouse pass-through allows the presenter to view and control up to four
computers from one display
TPI-PRO Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the TPI-PRO-4 and TPI-PRO-2.
Note that the primary difference between the TPI-PRO-4 and TPI-PRO-2 is in the number of inputs. In terms
of functionality and specifications, they are otherwise identical. Therefore, the specifications listed below
apply to both versions, unless specifically noted.
FIG. 1 TPI-PRO
TPI-PRO Specifications
•Power
Requirements: • Constant current draw: 2.6 A @ 12 VDC
• The PSN6.5 Power Supply (FG423-41 - not included) is recommended, to
accommodate all possible configurations and respective power draws.
• Memory: • 256 MB SDRAM
• 256 MB disk memory

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TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)
• Supported Video
Resolutions: Input Composite Video and S-Video:
•NTSCM/J
• NTSC 4.43
• PAL B/D/I/G/H
•PAL60
•PALM
•PALN
•PALNc
• SECAM B/D/G/K/L
Input Component Video:
• NTSC 480i, 480p
• PAL 576i, 576p 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Audio
Sample Rates: 48000Hz, 44100Hz, 32000Hz, 24000Hz, 22050Hz, 16000Hz, 12000Hz, 11025Hz, and 8000Hz.
Front Panel Components
• Power button/LED: Toggles the unit off and on.
Note: The TPI-PRO will power ON when the power supply is connected. Once
power is applied, use the Power button to toggle the unit off and on.
• Light Off: Power to the unit is either not plugged in, below approximately 10VDC,
above approximately 19VDC, or cross-wired.
• Constant Green: Power to the unit is within nominal voltage limits (between
10VDC and 19VDC, approximately), the unit is on, and all internal power supplies
are operating normally.
• Constant Yellow: Power to the unit is within nominal voltage limits (between
10VDC and 19VDC, approximately) and the unit has been turned off by pressing
the power switch for more than two seconds.
• Flashing Yellow: Power to the unit is within nominal voltage limits (between
10VDC and 19VDC, approximately), but one or more of the internal power
supplies are not operating correctly. The unit needs to be serviced. Contact AMX
Technical Support for further instructions.
•USBType-A
Host ports: 2 USB Type A ports for connecting up to one annotation touch monitor and up to one keyboard/mouse.
Note: Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.
• Serial port: DB9 connector (male) connects to a DB9 serial port on a PC, for serial
communication.
•StatusLED: • Constant ON: No communication with the NetLinx Master
• Blinking: In communication with the NetLinx Master
• Input LEDs: Yellow LEDs indicate a valid input signal on each source input
(1-4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 1-2 on the TPI-PRO-2).

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Front Panel Components (Cont.)
• Buttons: Four white buttons provide access to the following configuration options:
• RESOLUTION: Opens a screen used to select the TPI-PRO output video signal
resolution, ranging from 640 x 480@60Hz to 1920 x 1200@60Hz.
This output resolution setting must not be greater than the resolution on the
connected panel.
Refer to the Setting the Output Resolution section on page 34.
• TOUCH: Opens the Panel Information page, where you can select from a series of
serial touch panel drivers, and select the driver that corresponds to the serial
touch panel connected to the TPI-PRO (via the TOUCH INPUT connector).
Refer to the Setting the Touch Drivers (Serial Touch Monitors Only) section on
page 35 for more information.
• CALIBRATE: Opens the Calibration page, displaying a series of crosshairs. These
crosshairs are used to calibrate the touch device being used.
Refer to the Calibrating the TPI-PRO/DVI section on page 36.
• SETUP: Opens the TPI-PRO firmware setup menu.
Refer to the TPI-PRO/DVI Configuration Pages section on page 55.
Rear Panel Components
• VIDEO/VGA Inputs: HD-15 connectors, one per input source (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 1-2 on the
TPI-PRO-2).
Each connector supports VGA graphics, S-video, composite video, and component
video.
• VGA Outputs: 2 HD-15 connectors:
• 1 connector for the touch-panel control display which displays the video feeds, G4
graphics, external windowed video/graphics inputs, and annotation graphics (G4
graphics can be turned off under program control).
• 1 connector for the public-view non-touch monitor which displays only the video
feeds, G4 graphics, external windowed video/graphics inputs, and annotation
graphics (G4 graphics can be turned off under program control).
• Both outputs use the same resolution settings.
Each output can send a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200@60 Hz.
Note: The TPI-PRO does not provide Component (YPbPr) or Interlaced outputs.
• Source TOUCH,
KEYBOARD/MOUSE
USB ports:
2 or 4 USB Type-B device ports, one per source computer. For source USB Touch
Monitors, mouse/keyboard control (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 1-2 on the TPI-PRO-2).
Note: Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.
• Host USB Touch
Monitor KEYBOARD/
MOUSE USB ports:
2 USB Type-A ports that can be used for a keyboard, mouse, external storage unit,
or USB-capable touch panel interface.
Note: Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI-PRO.
• ETHERNET
10/100 port: RJ-45 port provides 10/100 Mbps communication with the NetLinx Master (via ICSP protocol over Ethernet).
• The Ethernet port automatically negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100
Mbps), and whether to use half duplex or full duplex mode.
• This communication is reflected via the front ICSP LED.
• TOUCH INPUT
port: RS-232 (DB9) 9-pin serial port provides connectivity to a pointer device (i.e. touch screen) that requires a serial connection.
• AUDIO OUT
connector: 3.5mm mini-jack provides stereo output - for use with line-level (0.707 VRMS) non- amplified stereo output only.
• Power connector: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector.

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TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)
• Serial Touch
Drivers: Go to http://www.amx.com//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Supported.Touch.Monitors.xls to view/download the most recent List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers
Tested with the TPI-PRO/DVI (including the most current listing of tested serial
touch panel drivers).
• USB Drivers: USB Touch drivers are automatically loaded when the USB Touch Monitor is
detected.
Note: Go to http://www.amx.com//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Supported.Touch.Moni-
tors.xls to view/download the most recent List of Touch Monitors and USB / Serial
Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI-PRO (including the most current listing of tested
USB touch panel drivers).
• Button
Assignments: Button assignments can be modified in TPD4 (not on the TPI-PRO.)
• 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
• Communication/
Programming: Master communication and programming is available via an Ethernet connection. Refer to the Configuring the Ethernet Connection on the NetLinx Master section on
page 47 for more information.
There are several methods of TPI-PRO communication and programming available:
• DHCP - Refer to the Configuring a DHCP Address section on page 44 for more
information.
• Static IP - Refer to the Configuring a Static IP Address section on page 45.
• URL - Refer to the NetLinx Master IP Address - URL Mode section on page 47.
• Listen - Refer to the NetLinx Master IP Address - Listen Mode section on page 49.
• Auto - Refer to the NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - Auto Mode section on
page 50.
• NPD (UPD) - Refer to the NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - NDP (UDP)
Mode section on page 50.
• URL (UPD) - Refer to the NetLinx Master Ethernet IP Address - URL (UDP)
Mode section on page 53.
•Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
•Operating/
Storage
Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH Non-Condensing
• Storage Temperature: -10° C (14° F) to 70° C (158° F)
• Storage Humidity: 0% to 85% RH Non-Condensing
• Dimensions (HWD): 1.72" x 17.00" x 10.54" (4.37 cm x 43.18 cm x 26.77 cm)
•Weight: 8.25 lbs (3.74 kg)
• Certifications: •RoHS
• FCC (Class B)
•CE
• IEC/EN60950
• Included
Accessories: • 2-pin PWR connector (41-5025)
• Assembly Kit (Four-#10-32 screws and Four-#10 washers) (KA0001)
• Rack Ear brackets for shelf, wall, and under-table mounting (60-0900-03)
• NXA-USBTN, TakeNote USB Computer Control Stick (FG070-603)

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Supported Input and Output Modes
Refer to the Supported Input and Output Modes section on page 199 for a detailed listing of Input and Output
modes supported by the TPI-PRO/DVI.
Supported Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers
Go to http://www.amx.com//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Supported.Touch.Monitors.xls to view/download the most
recent List of Touch Monitors and USB Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI-PRO.
Rack-Mounting the TPI-PRO
Safety Instructions
Connect the unit only to a properly-rated supply circuit.
DO NOT stand other units directly on top of the TPI-PRO when it is rack mounted, as this will
place excessive strain on the mounting brackets.
ALWAYS ensure that the rack enclosure is adequately ventilated.
Adequate ventilation is critical for proper operation of the TPI-PRO-DVI.
The TPI-PRO-DVI uses the bottom cover as a heat sink. In most installations it will be
necessary to have some amount of airflow across the bottom cover.
It is good practice to leave 1 RU of empty space above and below the unit.
Placing the unit low in the rack, using vented spacer panels and keeping other heat-
generating equipment away from the unit can also be beneficial.
Depending on the rack enclosure and the surrounding air temperature, it may also be
necessary to incorporate rack fans to increase air flow across the bottom of the unit.
The TPI-PRO occupies one rack unit in a standard 19" equipment rack.
The included mounting brackets can be rotated 90° in any direction to accommodate several different
mounting options, including tabletop, under/over the table, and vertical wall mounting.
The following steps apply to all of these mounting options.
1. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.
2. Position and install the mounting brackets, as shown in FIG. 2 on page 6, using the supplied mounting
screws.
TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)
•OtherAMX
Equipment: • PSN6.5: Power Supply with 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FG423-40)
• CC-HD15M-HD15M – HD-15 Male to HD-15 Male, 6’ cable (FG10-2170-01)
• CC-HD15M-RCAM3 – HD-15 to 3x Male RCA connectors for component or
composite sources (FG10-2170-03)
• CC-HD15M-SVIDM – HD-15 Male to S-Video Male connector, 6’ cable
(FG10-2170-04)
Read the Safety Instructions before rack-mounting the TPI-PRO.

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3. Connect any applicable wires to the TPI-PRO.
Refer to the Rear Panel Connectors section on page 12 for wiring diagrams and pinout descriptions.
FIG. 2 Rack-Mounting the TPI-PRO
Mounting Bracket
Mounting screws
Mounting holes
(front)
(2 per side)
(2 per side)
Mounting screws
(2 per side) Mounting holes
(2 per side)
Mounting Bracket