Installation Guide
NXP-PLV
Modero
®
PosiTrack Pilot Camera Controller
For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the NXP-PLV Instruction Manual, available online
at
www.amx.com
.
Overview
The NXP-PLV Modero
®
PosiTrack Pilot Camera Controller (
FG630-100
) is an
integrated controller for use with cameras and camera positioning devices, such
as the PTE-300 PosiTrack Camera Controllers. The NXP-PLV connects to the
camera-positioning device and Central Controller via an Ethernet connection.
This connection provides control of the pan/tilt, camera, and lens. The PosiTrack
Pilot can be used in a stand-alone configuration with a Central Controller,
compatible cameras, and positioning systems, or as part of a larger AMX control
system.
Using the graphical interface on the NXP-PLV’s integrated Modero Widescreen
Touch Panel, the operator can select cameras, visually track and change their
movement, store and recall presets and adjust each camera's settings. The
controller also includes a proportional pan/tilt/zoom joystick and controls for
focus, iris and speed. With the right hand on the soft wrist pad, the operator can
also intuitively guide the camera and twist the joystick to zoom the lens in and
out. Simultaneously, the side-mounted control knobs fine-tunes focus, iris and
speed.
The NXP-PLV supports up to six cameras and is an ideal controller for AMX’s
Ethernet-based PTE-300 PosiTrack Pan/Tilt Head.
ATTENTION:
Before commencing, verify you are using the latest
NetLinx Master and Modero panel firmware. Also, verify you are
using the latest versions of AMX’s NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4
programs.
Specifications
Product Components
The NXP-PLV is equipped with six external Camera Station pushbuttons, a color
video touch panel, and a 3-axis pan/tilt/zoom joystick, as well as speed control,
iris control, and focus control knobs on the left end of the device. Besides having
an input jack for an optional footpedal, the NXP-PLV also expands upon its
predecessors by including more input and output connections for other
peripheral devices and items. These jacks include a mini-USB port to upload
new applications and pages into the device, a stereo output jack for sound, a
keyboard/mouse port, and a standard Ethernet and NXA-EVB/Ethernet port.
FIG. 1
NXP-PLV PosiTrack Pilot Video Panel Camera Controller
NXP-PLV Specifications
Dimensions
5" (including joystick) x 17.67" x 8.58" (12.7 cm x 44.88 cm x
21.79 cm)
Weight
5.35 lb. (2.43 kg)
Power
Requirements
• Constant current draw: 1.2A @ 12 VDC
• Startup current draw: 1.8 A
Minimum
Power
Required
1.3 A @12 VDC
Memory • 64
MB
SDRAM
• 256 MB Compact Flash
Enclosure
Plastic with matte charcoal grey finish and plastic rests
Buttons
6 pushbuttons on the left side of the touchscreen to select
cameras
Video Monitor
7-inch (152.40 mm) color active-matrix LCD screen
Video In
NXA-AVB/Ethernet, NXA-AVB Breakout Box required
Compatibility
NetLinx Central Controllers
Operating/
Storage
Environments
• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F)
• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH
• Storage Temperature: -20° C (-4° F) to 60° C (140° F)
• Storage Humidity: 5% - 85% RH
Pan/tilt/zoom
control joystick
Color video touch panel
for video preview and
control interface
Camera Station
pushbuttons
Speed knob
Iris Control
knob
Focus Control
knob
NXP-PLV Specifications (Cont.)
Rear
connectors
• Footswitch Connector: 1/4" (6.35mm) tip sleeve input jack for
optional momentary footswitch control.
• Mini-USB Connector: 5-pin Mini-USB connector used for
programming, firmware update, and touch panel file transfer
between the PC and the target panel.
• Stereo Output Connector: Stereo output through a 3.5mm mini-
jack (for use with external speakers or headphones).
• Ethernet 10/100 Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps
communication.
• USB Connector: Type A USB port connects an external
keyboard or mouse device for use with Virtual PC applications.
• Audio/Video Connector: RJ-45 connection for A/V signals (via
CAT5) between the NXA-AVB/ETHERNET Breakout Box and
the panel.
• Power: 2-pin 3.5 mm captive wire connector.
Button
assignments
Button assignments can only be adjusted in TPD4 and not on the
device’s touchscreen.
• 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
Note: the NXP-PLV reserves channels 1-7 and levels 1-11 on
Port 1 for hardware functions. These channels/levels are
considered reserved by the device and cannot be used for button
assignments.
Certifications
• FCC Class B
• CE
• IEC-60950
Panel LCD
Parameters
• Aspect ratio: 16 x 9
• Brightness (luminance): 350 cd/m2
• Channel transparency: 8-bit Alpha blending
• Contrast ratio: 200:1
• Display colors: 256 thousand colors (18-bit color depth)
• Dot/pixel pitch: 0.19 mm
• Panel type: TFT Color Active-Matrix
• Screen resolution: 800 x 480 pixels (HV) @ 60 Hz frame
frequency
• Video format: NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
• Viewing angles (100° total viewing angle):
• Vertical: + 50° (up from center) and - 50° (down from center)
Included
Accessories
• 2-pin 3.5mm captive wire connector (41-5025)
Other AMX
Equipment
• PTE-300 PosiTrack Pan/Tilt Head (FG630-65)
• NXA-AVB Audio-Video Breakout Box (FG2254-10)
• Modero Table Top Cable (CA2250-50)
• PSN4.4 (FG423-45: recommended power supply)
FIG. 2
NXP-PLV back view connector layout (close-up)
1/4” Input
Port
Mini-USB
Programming
Port
Stereo
output
Ethernet Port
(CAT5)
Keyboard/
Mouse Port
12VDC
Power
NXA-EVB/
Ethernet
Audio/Video
(CAT5)
