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Installation Guide

TPI-PRO-2/4

 

Total Presentation Interface

Overview

The TPI-PRO Presentation Interface displays up to 4 fully-scalable video windows, each supporting 
Composite, S-Video, Component and VGA signals on third party touch monitors (FIG. 1). 

There are two versions of the TPI-PRO available:

The 

TPI-PRO-2

 (FG2275-102) supports up to two VIDEO/VGA inputs.

The 

TPI-PRO-4

 (FG2275-104) supports up to four VIDEO/VGA inputs. 

Product Specifications

The following table lists the specifications for the TPI-PRO-2 and TPI-PRO-4. Note that the primary 
difference between the TPI-PRO-2 and TPI-PRO-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.        

FIG. 1  

TPI-PRO-2/4 (TPI-PRO-4 shown)

TPI-PRO 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 Composite Video and 
S-Video:
• •  NTSC  M/J
• •  NTSC  4.43
• • PAL B/D/I/G/H
• • PAL 60, M, N, Nc
• • SECAM B/D/G/K/L

Input Component Video:
• • NTSC 480i, 480p
• • PAL 576i, 576p 720p, 1080i, 1080p

• 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 
TPI-PRO.

• Serial port:

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

 

for serial 

communication.

• 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-4, 1-2 on the TPI-PRO-2).

• Buttons:

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

signal resolution, ranging from 640 x 480@60Hz to 1920 x 1080@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 (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 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 Input 

4

VIDEO/VGA Input 

3

VIDEO/VGA Input 

2

VIDEO/VGA Input 

1

VGA Output 

2

VGA Output 

1

USB (Type-B) Source
Keyboard/Mouse 
Ports 

1-4

USB (Type-A) Inputs

TPI-PRO Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components

• VIDEO/VGA 

Inputs:

VIDEO/VGA input connectors, one per input source (1-4 on the TPI-PRO-4, 
1-2 on the TPI-PRO-2). Each input connector supports VGA graphics, S-
video, composite, and component video.

• VGA Outputs:

2 VGA output connectors. Both outputs support analog VGA (RGBHV) 
outputs.
• Maximum output resolution = 1920 x 1080@60 Hz
• Default output resolution = 1280 x 1024@60 Hz

Note: Refer to the TPI-PRO Operation/Reference Guide for a listing of 
Supported Pixel Display and Refresh Rates. 

These connectors display video feeds, G4 graphics and external windowed 
video/graphics inputs.
The VGA Outputs can be connected to either:
• The touch-panel control display
• The public-view non-touch monitor

Note: The TPI-PRO does not provide Component (YPbPr) or Interlaced 
outputs. It provides 1920x1080 Progressive RGBHV (the same resolution as 
1080p, but in the RGB color space).

• 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-4, 1-2 on the 
TPI-PRO-2).

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

• 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-PRO.

• 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//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Supported.Touch.Moni-

tors.xls

 to view/download the most recent List of Touch Monitors and USB 

Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI-PRO (including the most current listing of 
tested serial touch panel drivers).

• USB Drivers:

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

Note: Go to 

http://www.amx.com//techdocs/TPI-PRO.Sup-

ported.Touch.Monitors.xls

 to view/download the most recent List of Touch 

Monitors and USB / Serial Touch Drivers Tested with the TPI-PRO (including 
the most current listing of tested USB touch panel drivers).

• Button 

Assignments:

Button assignments can be modified in TPD4 (not on the TPI-PROs.)
• 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 communication and 
programming available, including DHCP, Static IP, URL, Listen, Auto, NPD 
(UPD) and URL (UPD). 
Refer to the 

TPI-PRO Operation/Reference Guide

 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 (FG423-40)
• CC-HD15M-HD15M – HD-15 Male to HD-15 Male, 6’ cable 

(FG10-2170-01)

• CC-HD15M-RCAM3 – HD-15 to 3x Male RCA connectors for component 

or composite sources (FG10-2170-03)

• CC-HD15M-SVIDM – HD-15 Male to S-Video Male connector, 6’ cable 

(FG10-2170-04)

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