AMX ViewPoint VPT-CP User manual

041-004-1817
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VPA-CHG Fast-Cycle Battery
Charger for VPA-BP
The VPA-CHG Fast-Cycle Battery Charger for VPA-
BP consists of a Power Supply and VPT-CP Fast-
Cycle Battery Charger. The power supply can be used
for primary power or charging the VPA-BP
ViewPoint Rechargeable Battery. The power supply
barrel connector plugs into the side of the VPT-CP
and can be used separately from the VPA-CHG to
operate the ViewPoint panel.
If the battery is inserted incorrectly (backward) in the
charger, when charging the VPA-BP, a buzzer will
sound. While the battery is charging, the red LED
will light. When the battery is fully charged, the green
LED will light. If there is not a battery in the charger,
neither of the LEDs will light.
Power supply
VPA-CP
FastCycle
battery
charger
Power
supply
connection
Red LED
indicates
chargi ng
Green LED
indicates
battery is
charged
Top View
Car Charging Adapter Cable
Caution: Never leave a ViewPoint Wireless Touch
Panel in a vehicle for extended periods of time.
Summer temperatures inside a vehicle can exceed
150°F (65.6°C) and will melt the touch panel’s
housing. Winter temperatures near or below freezing
will destroy the touch panel’s LCD.
The Car Charging Adapter Cable lets you use any
vehicle containing a battery power plug-in socket.
This allows use of the vehicle’s battery as the power
source to charge/operate your ViewPoint.
Plug handle
Fuse
The Car Charging Adapter Cable has four major
parts, as shown in the picture. The fuse is removable
and rated 2 A at 250 V (2A250V). Internal to the plug
handle, there is a small spring to provide pressure
against the fuse when all parts are assembled.
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Quick Reference Guide
OVERVIEW
The VPT-CP ViewPoint Color Wireless Touch Panel
and VPT-GS ViewPoint Grayscale Wireless Touch
Panel are hand-held, liquid crystal display (LCD),
touch panels that allow you to control devices
remotely.
FEATURES
The features of the ViewPoint Touch Panels are:
• VPT-CP 6-inch (diagonal), 320 x 240
pixel, 256 color LCD screen
VPT-GS 6-inch (diagonal), 320 x 240
pixel, 16-shade grayscale LCD screen
• Four external programmable buttons
• Programmable firmware via on-board serial
port
• One-way radio frequency (RF) or infrared
(IR) transmission
• On-board battery-charging circuitry
• Hand-held or desktop usage
• Battery life exceeding 6 continuous hours of
operation, or up to 2 weeks typical operation
CONNECTIONS
The ViewPoint uses two connectors. The power jack
is for connecting an external power supply (furnished)
for ViewPoint operation/charging. The programming
jack is a 3-wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack. The ViewPoint
comes with the required cable and power supply.
Power jack
Programming jack
Cable FG-10-817 to cable FG10-727
to your PC’s RS-232 port
ViewPoint to PC
programming cable
Stereo plug, male
CLEANING THE TOUCH
OVERLAY
You should clean the touch screen overlay after each
day’s use.
1. Obtain two clean cotton cloths and a spray bottle
of cleaning solution consisting of 50% isopropyl
alcohol and 50% water.
2. Spray a small amount of the cleaning solution
onto one of the cloths.
3. Clean the touch panel overlay with the damp
cloth.
4. Wipe the touch panel overlay with the dry cloth.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
The ViewPoint uses a VPA-BP ViewPoint
Rechargeable Battery. The illustration shows the
VPA-BP and placement in the ViewPoint.
VPA-BP Battery
Battery sash