Configuration
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MXA-MP & MXA-MPL Instruction Manual
Programming the MXA-MP and MXA-MPL Output
NOTE:
Programming the MXA-MP and MXA-MPL require the use of the latest versions of NetLinx Studio and TPDesign 4, both available
at www.amx.com.
After uploading the firmware, the device’s corresponding NetLinx program file will need to be edited in NetLinx Studio and
transferred to the device’s Master controller.
NOTE:
Obtaining the device’s output will require modification of the device’s corresponding NetLinx module files in NetLinx Studio.
The MXA-MP and MXA-MPL use Send Commands in order to optimize communication between the device and its connected touch
panel. These Send Commands are accessed by the device through the Modero X Series touch panel.
The Send Commands, as well as information on
Settings
pages, panel configuration, and touch panel programming, may be found
in the
Modero X Series Programming Guide
, available at
www.amx.com
.
Best Practices
In order to optimize the functionality and presentation of TPDesign 4 pages containing input from the MXA-MP and MXA-MPL,
please consider the following to improve the user experience: Although the MXA-MP and MXA-MPL allow input from up to ten video
sources, concentrating on a few essential video sources within a touch panel page will allow faster updating of images (MXA-MP) or
images and video (MXA-MPL). More video input sources on a page means that the touch panel processor has more to process as
video input is passed to it from the device.
Resetting the MXA-MP/MPL’s Configuration to Factory Defaults
In certain circumstances, you may need to return the device’s configuration settings to its factory defaults. To do so:
1.
Press and hold the
Factory Reset
button (FIG. 1, FIG. 2) for about 5 seconds.
2.
The
Power
LED will blink three times. At this time, release the
Factory Reset
button.
3.
The device’s configuration settings are now set to their factory defaults.
NOTE:
Returning the device’s configuration settings to their factory defaults will not affect the device’s firmware version.
Resetting the MXA-MP/MPL’s Firmware to Factory Defaults
To reset the device’s firmware from its current version to the factory default version:
1.
Press and hold the
Factory Reset
button (FIG. 1, FIG. 2) for about 10 seconds.
2.
At about the 5-second mark, the
Power
LED will blink 3 times. Keep holding the
Factory Reset
button.
3.
At the 10-second mark, the
Power
LED will blink 7 times at a faster rate. At this time, release the
Factory Reset
button.
4.
The device’s firmware is now reset to its factory default.
NOTE:
Returning the device’s firmware version to its factory default will not affect the device’s configuration settings.
MXA-MPL Latency
In networks utilizing an MXA-MPL for video streaming to a Modero X Series touch panel, users may note a latency period between
the video source and its presentation on the touch panel.
This latency period is approximately two seconds, although other factors, such as the size of the video image displayed on the
touch panel and the cable distance between the video source and the MXA-MPL, may affect this. This may adversely affect latency-
sensitive touch panel and keyboard/mouse applications that require a shorter period.
Network and video display design incorporating an MXA-MPL should take this into account.
