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Installation Guide

NXA-PCI80211G 

Mini-PCI Wireless Card

For more detailed installation, operation, and firmware setup instructions, refer to 
the 

1200V-Series

 & 

VG-Series Modero Touch Panels

 instruction manuals 

available on-line at 

www.amx.com

Overview

The 1200V-Series and VG-Series Modero touch panels can connect to a 
wireless network using an internal NXA-PCI80211G compatible mini-PCI 
Wireless Card (

FG2255-04

) connected to two antennas. All 1200-V and 

VG-Series panels come factory installed only with the two antennas used for 
later connection to the optional wireless card (FIG. 1) which is field-installable.        

Specifications    

NXA-PCI80211G Card and Antenna Installation

Since all 1200V-Series and VG-Series panels have been pre-installed with two 
antennas, these panel types can be optionally field-upgraded for wireless 
communication via the installation of this card. 

NXA-PCI80211G Installation into Modero NXT Panels 

Upgrading the wireless mini-PCI card in the NXT Table Top Touch Panels 
involves removing the outer housing (with speaker plate), installing the new 
802.11g wireless card, and then placing the outer housing back onto the NXT 
panel, as described below.

Step 1: Remove the existing NXT Outer Housing

1.

Carefully detach all connectors from the rear of the touch panel and then 
gently place the touch panel LCD facedown onto a soft cloth to expose the 
under-side of the base (FIG. 2). This step helps prevent scratching of the 
LCD. 

2.

Tilt the base forward so that both the bottom surface and Housing Screws 
are easily accessible and then remove the four plastic adhesive feet.

Note: 

Reference the location of the four plastic adhesive "feet". Once the outer 

housing is placed back onto the panel, these "feet" must be placed back in their 
original locations so they can fit into their provided openings on a Battery Base.

3.

While holding the outer housing and base plate at an angle

 (to prevent it 

from sliding)

, use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the eight 

Housing Screws (FIG. 2).   

4.

Rotate the panel back over (while gripping the entire unit and outer 
housing) and rest the base back onto a flat surface.

5.

Gently tilt the LCD panel backwards and 

in a single motion

, carefully pull 

the outer housing up and then out (away from the LCD panel) to expose 
the internal circuit board.

Step 2: Install the new 802.11g mini-PCI Card and Antenna (NXD)

1.

Complete the procedures outline within 

Step 2: Installing the mini-PCI 

Wireless Card

section on page 2 and then complete the following step.

Step 3: Close and Resecure the NXT Panel Enclosure

1.

Tilt the LCD back to a 45° and then gently slide-on the outer housing 
(towards the LCD) until its both aligned over the installation holes and the 
tilt bracket prevents any further forward movement. 

2.

Gently press down on the housing (toward the base) until it is securely 
positioned over the circuit board and cover base.

Note: Use caution when re-installing the outer housing. Improper 
re-installation can cause damage to the internal speakers.

3.

While holding the circuit board cover in place, turn the panel back over until 
the LCD lies facedown on a soft cloth and the under-side of the base is 
exposed.

4.

Insert and secure the eight Housing Screws (using a grounded 
Phillips-head screwdriver) into their respective locations (FIG. 2).

5.

Replace any adhesive plastic "feet" that might have been removed during 
the removal process of the outer housing. These "feet" must be placed 
back onto their original locations so they can fit into their provided 
openings on the Battery Base.

6.

Grasp both the LCD and housing and then rotate the entire unit back onto a 
flat surface.

7.

Insert all connectors and apply power.

FIG. 1  

NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI Wireless Card

NXA-PCI80211G Specifications

Description:

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)/CCK 802.11g 

Wireless mini-PCI card with detachable antennas.

Frequency
 Range:

• Using 802.11b & g communication:

  - 2.412  ~ 2.462 GHz - North America

  - 2.412  ~ 2.484 GHz - Japan

  - 2.412  ~ 2.472 GHz - Europe ETSI

  - 2.457  ~ 2.462 GHz - Spain

  - 2.457  ~ 2.472 GHz - France

Media Access 
 Technique:

• CSMA/CA with ACK

Operating 
 Channels:

• Using 802.11b & g communication:

  - 11: (Ch 1 - 11) - North America

  - 14: (Ch 1 - 14) - Japan

  - 13: (Ch 1 - 13) - Europe ETSI

  - 2: (Ch 10 - 11) - Spain

  - 4: (Ch 10 - 13) - France

Operating 
 Environment:

• Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (operating) and 

                      -20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) (storage)

• Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and 

                (non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage)

Operating Voltage:

• 3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage

Power 
 Consumption:

• @ 802.11b communication:

- RX: 300 mA

- TX: 64 mA

- Sleep: 12mA

• @ 802.11g communication:

- RX: 330 mA

- TX: 575 mA

- Sleep: 12mA

Radio Data Rate:

• 802.11g compliant: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 

48, and 54 (OFDM) Mbps data rates

Receiver 
 Sensitivity:

• Using 802.11b communication:

   1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)

   2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)

   5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)

   11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max)   

• Using 802.11g communication:

   1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)

   2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)

   5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)

   11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max)   

Security:

• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP

FIG. 2  

Location of the attachment screws underneath an NXT panel base

Unscrew these

eight Housing

Screws to

remove the

circuit board

DO NOT

REMOVE

these screws

They secure

the speakers

to the main

board

Base plate

Outer housing

45°

Hinge Brackets (2)

housing

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