Installation Guide

NXP-PLV Modero® PosiTrack Pilot Camera Controller

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and NXP-PLV Specifications (Cont.)
operating instructions, refer to the NXP-PLV Instruction Manual, available online
at www.amx.com. Rear • Footswitch Connector: 1/4" (6.35mm) tip sleeve input jack for
connectors optional momentary footswitch control.
Overview • Mini-USB Connector: 5-pin Mini-USB connector used for
programming, firmware update, and touch panel file transfer
The NXP-PLV Modero® PosiTrack Pilot Camera Controller (FG630-100) is an between the PC and the target panel.
integrated controller for use with cameras and camera positioning devices, such • Stereo Output Connector: Stereo output through a 3.5mm mini-
as the PTE-300 PosiTrack Camera Controllers. The NXP-PLV connects to the jack (for use with external speakers or headphones).
camera-positioning device and Central Controller via an Ethernet connection. • Ethernet 10/100 Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps
This connection provides control of the pan/tilt, camera, and lens. The PosiTrack communication.
Pilot can be used in a stand-alone configuration with a Central Controller, • USB Connector: Type A USB port connects an external
compatible cameras, and positioning systems, or as part of a larger AMX control keyboard or mouse device for use with Virtual PC applications.
system. • Audio/Video Connector: RJ-45 connection for A/V signals (via
CAT5) between the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box and
Using the graphical interface on the NXP-PLV’s integrated Modero Widescreen the panel.
Touch Panel, the operator can select cameras, visually track and change their • Power: 2-pin 3.5 mm captive wire connector.
movement, store and recall presets and adjust each camera's settings. The
controller also includes a proportional pan/tilt/zoom joystick and controls for Button Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the
assignments device’s touchscreen.
focus, iris and speed. With the right hand on the soft wrist pad, the operator can
• Button channel range: 1 - 4000 button push and feedback
also intuitively guide the camera and twist the joystick to zoom the lens in and (per address port)
out. Simultaneously, the side-mounted control knobs fine-tunes focus, iris and
• Button variable text range: 1 - 4000 (per address port)
speed.
• Button states range: 1 - 256
The NXP-PLV supports up to six cameras and is an ideal controller for AMX’s (General Button; 1 = Off State, 2 = On State)
Ethernet-based PTE-300 PosiTrack Pan/Tilt Head. • Level range: 1 - 600
ATTENTION: Before commencing, verify you are using the latest (default level value 0-255, can be set up to 1-65535)
• Address port range: 1 - 100
NetLinx Master and Modero panel firmware. Also, verify you are
Note: the NXP-PLV reserves channels 1-7 and levels 1-11 on
using the latest versions of AMX’s NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 Port 1 for hardware functions. These channels/levels are
programs. considered reserved by the device and cannot be used for button
assignments.
Camera Station Pan/tilt/zoom
pushbuttons control joystick Certifications • FCC Class B
• CE
• IEC-60950
Panel LCD • Aspect ratio: 16 x 9
Parameters • Brightness (luminance): 350 cd/m2
Speed knob
• Channel transparency: 8-bit Alpha blending
• Contrast ratio: 200:1
• Display colors: 256 thousand colors (18-bit color depth)
Iris Control Color video touch panel • Dot/pixel pitch: 0.19 mm
knob for video preview and • Panel type: TFT Color Active-Matrix
control interface
Focus Control • Screen resolution: 800 x 480 pixels (HV) @ 60 Hz frame
knob frequency
FIG. 1 NXP-PLV PosiTrack Pilot Video Panel Camera Controller • Video format: NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
• Viewing angles (100° total viewing angle):
Specifications • Vertical: + 50° (up from center) and - 50° (down from center)
NXP-PLV Specifications Included • 2-pin 3.5mm captive wire connector (41-5025)
Dimensions 5" (including joystick) x 17.67" x 8.58" (12.7 cm x 44.88 cm x Accessories
21.79 cm) Other AMX • PTE-300 PosiTrack Pan/Tilt Head (FG630-65)
Weight 5.35 lb. (2.43 kg) Equipment • NXA-AVB Audio-Video Breakout Box (FG2254-10)
• Modero Table Top Cable (CA2250-50)
Power • Constant current draw: 1.2A @ 12 VDC
Requirements • PSN4.4 (FG423-45: recommended power supply)
• Startup current draw: 1.8 A
Minimum 1.3 A @12 VDC Product Components
Power The NXP-PLV is equipped with six external Camera Station pushbuttons, a color
Required
video touch panel, and a 3-axis pan/tilt/zoom joystick, as well as speed control,
Memory • 64 MB SDRAM iris control, and focus control knobs on the left end of the device. Besides having
• 256 MB Compact Flash an input jack for an optional footpedal, the NXP-PLV also expands upon its
Enclosure Plastic with matte charcoal grey finish and plastic rests predecessors by including more input and output connections for other
peripheral devices and items. These jacks include a mini-USB port to upload
Buttons 6 pushbuttons on the left side of the touchscreen to select new applications and pages into the device, a stereo output jack for sound, a
cameras
keyboard/mouse port, and a standard Ethernet and NXA-EVB/Ethernet port.
Video Monitor 7-inch (152.40 mm) color active-matrix LCD screen
Video In NXA-AVB/Ethernet, NXA-AVB Breakout Box required 1/4” Input 12VDC
Port Power
Compatibility NetLinx Central Controllers
Mini-USB NXA-EVB/
Operating/ • Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F) Ethernet
Storage Programming
• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH Port Keyboard/ Audio/Video
Environments Stereo Mouse Port (CAT5)
• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F) Ethernet Port
output (CAT5)
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH
FIG. 2 NXP-PLV back view connector layout (close-up)
Unpacking the NXP-PLV 8. Obtain the System Number and Master IP Address from NetLinx Studio.
This information must be specific for the system used with the configured
1. Inspect and confirm the contents of the shipment box to verify you have
NXP-PLV.
all specified parts.
9. Press the Config button on the main page to open the Panel Setup page.
2. Carefully remove the device from the shipping box.
10. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel
3. Carefully peel the protective plastic cover from the LCD touchscreen.
page) to open the Protected Setup page.
NOTE: If the protective plastic LCD cover is not removed, the device may not
11. Press the System Settings button (located on the Protected Setup page)
respond properly to touch points on the screen or allow proper screen
to open the System Settings page, and begin configuring the communica-
calibration.
tion settings on the device to match those of the target Master.
Connecting the NXP-PLV NOTE: The mini-USB connector MUST be plugged into an already active NXP-
PLV before the PC can recognize the connection and assign an appropriate
The NXP-PLV is intended to stand alone on a desktop or tabletop without a
USB driver. This driver is part of both the NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4
bracket or support platform, but it still needs to communicate with its associated
software application installations.
cameras in order to function. This may be done by connecting it to a NetLinx
master or via a hub or router, but the device still needs to be powered up and Touchscreen Operation
connected before it is fully functional.
In addition to the joystick and the side controls, the NXP-PLV has a
1. Make sure that all data and power wiring connectors are connected to
touchscreen and six associated Camera Station pushbuttons to control camera
their respective terminal locations on either the Breakout Box, Ethernet
movements and observe the results. Many camera and camera controller
port, or NetLinx Master.
functions, such as presets, may only be accessed through the touchscreen.
2. Connect all data and power wiring connectors to their corresponding loca- For more information on touchscreen features, refer to the NXP-PLV User
tions along the back of the (un-powered) PosiTrack Pilot. Verify that the Manual, available at www.amx.com.
terminal end of the power cable is not connected to the a power supply
NOTE: Full touchscreen functionality is only available after download and
before plugging in the 2-pin power connector.
installation of the appropriate Cafe Duet module to the master controller. The
3. Test the incoming wiring by connecting the device connections to their ter-
module, and the corresponding NetLinx firmware for the NXP-PLV, is available
minal locations and applying power.
at www.amx.com.
4. Connect the terminal power connector on the 12 VDC-compliant power
supply (PSN4.4 recommended) and apply power. Presets Page
The Presets page is the first screen to appear when the NXP-PLV is first turned
Wiring a power connection
on. The view screen displays a live input feed from a selected camera if the
To use the 2-pin 3.5 mm captive wire connector with a 12 VDC-compliant camera is already connected to the network.
power supply (PSN4.4 recommended), the incoming PWR and GND wires
The Presets buttons at the top of the screen allow you to choose between one
from the external source must be connected to their corresponding locations on
of one hundred previously saved camera subjects.
the connector (FIG. 3).
The Camera Stations external pushbuttons to the left side of the touchscreen
control video feeds from up to six different camera stations: pressing a
particular button switches the device’s influence to that particular station.
PWR +
Power Supply Pressing the button for a camera station already selected will change the color
GND -
of the accompanying touchscreen tab from green to white, the Config button
To the Touch Panel on the left disappears, and the joystick and side controls are disabled. Click the
button a second time to re-engage the NXP-PLV.
FIG. 3 NetLinx power connector wiring diagram
To select a previously saved preset:
1. Insert the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of the 2-pin 3.5 mm 1. From the Presets page, press a button at the top of the screen to move
captive wire cable. Match the wiring locations of the +/- on both the the camera to that preset position.
power supply and the terminal connector. 2. To view more presets, press either the left or right arrow to the sides of
2. Tighten the clamp to secure the two wires. the currently displayed presets. For instance, if you are already at default
3. Verify the connection of the 2-pin 3.5 mm captive wire to the external 12 presets 1 through 10, press the right button to move to presets 11 through
VDC-compliant power supply. 20, and press the left button to view presets 91 through 100.
To save a new preset or to change an existing preset to a new camera position:
Configuring Communication 1. Use the joystick to align the camera to the desired position.
Communication between the NXP-PLV panel and the Master is done using 2. Turn the Focus Control knob to focus the image.
either USB or ETHERNET (DHCP or Static IP). Ethernet communication can 3. Decide upon a Preset number to be saved.
be achieved through a direct connection. For more information on connecting a 4. Press and hold the Preset button for 3 seconds. The device will beep
NXP-PLV device to your network, refer to the NXP-PLV User Manual, available twice when the preset is saved by the device.
at www.amx.com.
5. Test the new preset by moving the joystick to move the camera and then
NOTE: USB input devices must be plugged into the rear USB connector before pressing the preset button. If the preset was saved, the camera should
the device is powered up. The device will not detect a USB connection of this move to the selected area.
type until after the unit cycles power.
Panel Setup and System Connection
1. From the Main touchscreen page, touch the Panel Setup button to open
the Setup page.
2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel
page) to open the Protected Setup page and display an on-screen key-
pad.
3. Enter the default password 1988 into the keypad’s password field and
press Done when finished.
4. Press the red Device Number field to open the Device Number keypad.
5. Enter a Device Number for the panel into the Device Number Keypad.
The default is 10001 and the range is from 1 - 32000.
6. Press Done to close the keypad, assign the number, and return to the
Protected Setup page.
7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the device and incorporate
any changes.

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