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TPI-PRO-DVI-2/4 

Total Presentation Interface with DVI

Overview

The TPI-PRO-DVI Presentation Interface with DVI displays up to 4 fully-scalable video 

windows, each supporting Composite, S-Video, Component, VGA and DVI signals on third 

party touch monitors (FIG. 1). 

There are two versions of the TPI-PRO-DVI available:

• The 

TPI-PRO-DVI-2

 (FG2275-112) supports up to two DVI inputs.

• The 

TPI-PRO-DVI-4

 (FG2275-114) supports up to four DVI inputs. 

Product Specifications

The following table lists the specifications for the TPI-PRO-DVI-2 and TPI-PRO-DVI-4. Note 

that the primary difference between the TPI-PRO-DVI-2 and TPI-PRO-DVI-4 is in the number of 

inputs. In terms of functionality and specifications, they are otherwise identical. The 

specifications listed below apply to both versions, unless specifically noted.        

Before You Start

The TPI-PRO-DVI has been factory setup with specific touch panel pages. The first splash 

screen that appears indicates the TPI is receiving power, loading firmware, and preparing to 

display the default touch panel page.

When the panel is ready, the AMX Splash Screen is replaced by the initial Panel Setup page.

• Verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware.

• Verify you are using the latest TPI-PRO-DVI firmware.

• Verify you are using the latest versions of NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4.

FIG. 1  

TPI-PRO-2/4-DVI (TPI-PRO-4-DVI SHOWN)

TPI-PRO-DVI 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

• Supported Video 

Resolutions:

Input DVI Video:

• up to 1920 x 1200

• single-link DVI only
Input Component Video:

• NTSC 480i, 480p

• PAL 576i, 576p

• 720p, 1080i, 1080p

Input Composite Video and S-Video:

• NTSC  M/J

• NTSC 4.43

• PAL  B/D/I/G/H

• PAL  60

• PAL M / N / Nc

• SECAM  B/D/G/K/L

• Supported Audio 

Sample Rates:

48000Hz, 44100Hz, 32000Hz, 24000Hz, 22050Hz, 16000Hz, 12000Hz, 

11025Hz, and 8000Hz.

Front Panel Components

• Power 

switch/LED:

Toggles 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.

• USB  Type-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 PI.

• Serial port:

DB9 connector (male) connects to a DB9 serial port on a PC.

• Status LED:

• 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-DVI-4, 1-2 on the TPI-PRO-DVI-2).

• Buttons:

Four white buttons provide access to the following configuration options:
• RESOLUTION: Opens a screen used to select the TPI-PRO-DVI output video 

signal resolution, ranging from 640 x 480@60Hz to 1920 x 1200@60Hz. 

Note: This output resolution setting must not be greater than the resolution on 

the connected panel.

• 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-DVI (via the TOUCH 

INPUT connector).

• CALIBRATE: Opens the 

Calibration

 page, displaying a series of crosshairs. 

These crosshairs are used to calibrate the touch device being used.

• SETUP: Opens the TPI-PRO-DVI firmware setup menu.

Power switch/LED

Status LED

2 USB (Type-A)

Input 1-4 LEDs

Serial (Configuration) port

Input ports

Button - RESOLUTION

Button - TOUCH

Button - CALIBRATE

Button - SETUP

RS-232 Touch Input port

Audio (Stereo) Output

Ethernet (RJ-45) port 

Power Connector

VIDEO/VGA/DVI Input 4

VIDEO/VGA/DVI Input 3

VIDEO/VGA/DVI Input 2

VIDEO/VGA/DVI Input 1

DVI Output 2

DVI Output 1

USB (Type-B) Sourc

Keyboard/Mouse 

Ports 1-4

USB (Type-A) Inputs

TPI-PRO-DVI SPECIFICATIONS (CONT.)

Rear Panel Components

• DVI-I Inputs:

DVI-I input connectors, one per input source (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-DVI-4, 

1-2 on the TPI-PRO-DVI-2). Each input connector supports DVI, VGA 

graphics, S-video, composite, and component video.

• DVI-I Outputs:

2 DVI-I (VESA/EIA compatible) output connectors. Both outputs support DVI-

D and analog VGA (RGBHV) outputs.
• Maximum output resolution = 1920 x 1200@60 Hz

• Default output resolution = 1280 x 1024@60 Hz

Note: Refer to the TPI-PRO-DVI Instruction Manual for a listing of Supported 

Pixel Display and Refresh Rates. 

These connectors display video feeds, G4 graphics and external windowed 

video/graphics inputs.
The DVI-I Outputs can be connected to either:
• The touch-panel control display

• The public-view non-touch monitor

Note: The TPI-PRO-DVI 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 Monitor, mouse/keyboard control (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-DVI-4, 1-2 on 

the TPI-PRO-DVI-2).

Note: Do not use a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to the TPI.

• 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.

• 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.

• Serial Touch 

Drivers:

Go to

 

http://www.amx.com//assets/manuals/TPI-

PRO.Supported.Touch.Monitors.zip

 to 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).

Note: The listing of compatible touch monitors is subject to change due to 

undocumented changes that 3rd-party touch monitor manufacturers make to 

their products over time. Compatibility at a past date does not guarantee 

compatibility in the future, and should be verified before deployment. 

• USB Drivers:

USB Touch drivers are automatically loaded when the USB Touch Monitor is 

detected.

• Button 

Assignments:

Button assignments can be modified in TPD4 (not on the TPI-PRO-DVIs.)
• Button channel range: 1 - 4000 button push & 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. There are several methods of TPI-PRO-DVI communication and 

programming available, including DHCP, Static IP, URL, Listen, Auto, NPD 

(UPD) and URL (UPD). Refer to the 

TPI-PRO-DVI Instruction Manual 

for details.

• 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 screws and washers (KA0001)

• Rack Ear brackets (60-0900-03)

• Other  AMX 

Equipment:

• PSN6.5: Power Supply with 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (FG423-41)

• CC-DVI-5BNCM: DVI-to-5 BNC Male Adapter Cable (FG10-2170-08)

• CC-DVI-RCA3M: DVI-to-3 RCA Male Adapter Cable (FG10-2170-09)

• CC-DVI-SVID: DVI-to-S-Video Adapter Cable (FG10-2170-10)

• CC-DVIM-VGAF: DVI-to-VGA Adapter Cable (FG10-2170-13)

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