Quick Start 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.
NXA-PCI80211G Specifications (Cont.)
Modulation: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) / Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

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. This internal card is connected to two antennas and then factory installed into all 1200V-Series and VG-Series NXT touch panels. NXD models come factory installed only with the two antennas used for later connection to the optional card (FIG. 1) which is field-installable.
Receiver Sensitivity: Using 802.11b communication: 11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max) 5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max) 2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max) 1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max) Using 802.11g communication: 54 Mbps: -67 dBm (max) 11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max) 5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max) 2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max) 1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max) 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 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 Temperature: 0C ~ 55C (32F to 131F) (operating) and -20C ~ 70C (-4F to 158F) (storage) Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and (non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage) All 1200V-Series and VG-Series NXT Table Top panels come factory configured for wireless communication. These NXT panels are all factory installed with both the NXA-80211G wireless mini-PCI and 2 antennas. Optional to the following NXD panels: - NXD-1200V - NXD-1200VG - NXD-1500VG - NXD-1700VG

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FIG. 1 NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI Wireless Card

Availability

FCC Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device must not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept all interference, including interference that interferes with the operation of this device. Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the users authority to operate the equipment. WARNING: This device has been evaluated and found to be compliant with the FCC Rules for RF Exposure when the device is operated at a minimum separation distance from the user and nearby persons. Operation of this device at closer distances should be avoided.
NXA-PCI80211G Card and Antenna Installation
Since all 1200V-Series and VG-Series NXT Table Top panels have been pre-installed with both an NXA-80211G wireless mini-PCI and 2 antennas, only the NXD models can be optionally field-upgraded for wireless communication via the installation of this card. Step 1: Removing the existing NXD Outer Housing 1.

Certifications: FCCID: CWU-WN2301A, CE, EN 60950, EN 300 328, and RSS 210

Specifications

NXA-PCI80211G Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): Description: Weight: Features: 0.02" x 2.13" x 4.66" (5.0 mm x 54.0 mm x 118.4 mm) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)/CCK 802.11g Wireless mini-PCI card with detachable antennas. 1.05 oz (30g) Contains integrated power amplifier (PA) and low-noise amplifier (LNA) Diversity Antenna Connectors automatically select the best available signal Enhanced transmit and receive chains Field-installable Increased sensitivity and multipath tolerance Operates from 2.300-2.500 GHz Operate at ISM frequency bands (2.4GHz) with 54Mbps data rate Pre-configured to communicate with current NXA-WAP200G Wireless Access Points Support for IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit and 128-bit data encryption 3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage @ 802.11b communication: - RX: 300 mA - TX: 64 mA - Sleep: 12mA @ 802.11g communication: - RX: 330 mA - TX: 575 mA - Sleep: 12mA mini-PCI card, TypeIIIB Dual antenna connector IEEE Compliant 802.11b and 802.11g Ad-hoc mode (Peer-to-Peer) Infrastructure mode 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP, AES, and TKIP+802.1x 802.11g compliant: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 (OFDM) Mbps data rates CSMA/CA with ACK
Carefully detach all connectors from the side of the touch panel and remove the front magnetic faceplate from the NXD unit by firmly gripping the faceplate and pulling outwards, while applying a small amount of pressure to remove it from the main unit. Place the LCD facedown onto a soft cloth to expose the under-side of the unit and prevent scratching of the LCD.
Note: DO NOT REMOVE THE PANEL SECURING SCREWS. These screws secure the LCD to the metallic casing. 3. 4. Unscrew the Stereo Output nut from the Stereo Output jack. Remove the I/O connector plate by using a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws and slide the I/O connector plate away from the back box housing (FIG. 2).
Operating Voltage: Power Consumption:
Bus Interface: Antenna Type: Network Standard: Network Architecture: Security: Radio Data Rate: Media Access Technique:
DO NOT REMOVE these 4 panel securing screws
Unscrew these 4 pan-head Housing Screws to remove the back box. These make direct contact with the black outer housing
FIG. 2 Location of the securing screws on an NXD panel 5. Unscrew the four pan-head Housing Screws from the rear of the NXD unit (FIG. 2) and gently remove the outer housing. These screws secure the back box to the internal panel casing.

Step 2: Installing the Wireless Card 1. 2. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object. Locate the mini-PCI card connector on the main board (FIG. 3).
Unsecured Panel Access using a DHCP Address
Communication from the panel can be direct (using an Ethernet cable) or indirect (through the wireless card communicating to the Wireless Access Point (WAP)). In determining the method of communication, the panel always defaults first to the direct Ethernet communication. If no direct connection is detected, the panel then checks to see if there is an installed wireless card and then communicates to the WAP using the Wireless Settings assigned within the Secondary Connection page. The wireless interface card (installed within the panel) must match the WAP communication parameters. 1. 2. Complete the previous installation procedures. Power-up the panel and navigate to Protected Setup > Secondary Connection to open the Secondary Connection page.
FIG. 3 Location of the mini-PCI card connector on main board Note: If you have previously installed an NXA-RGB card, it must be removed to gain access to the mini-PCI connector on the board. 3. Firmly grasp the NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI card (from the edges) and insert the pins (at a 25 angle) into the opening on the connector (FIG. 3). While maintaining the 25 angle alignment on the new module, push it in firmly until the contact pins are completely inside the connector and the card "snaps" into place (FIG. 4). Push the card downward (to the main board) until the side braces snap atop the NXA-PCI80211G and hold it in place. FIG. 5 Location of the mini-PCI card connector on main board 3. Antenna connectors 4. 5. 6. Connection point between the braces and the mini-PCI card FIG. 4 Installation of the mini-PCI card connector on main board 6. Locate the pre-installed antennas and apply downward pressure on their terminal connectors to "snap" them onto their gold-tipped counterparts on the mini-PCI card. Carefully push down on each connector to verify it is securely joined to the card. Toggle the DHCP/Static field (from the IP Settings section) until the choice cycles to DHCP. Except for the Host Name, all other fields are then greyed-out. Press the optional Host Name field to open a Keyboard and enter the Host Name information. Press Done after youre finished assigning the alpha-numeric string. Do not alter any of the remaining greyed-out fields in the IP Settings section. Once the panel is rebooted, these values are obtained by the unit and displayed in the DNS fields after power-up.

Mini-PCI settings Moderos IP connection information
Note: This information can be found in either the Workspace - System name > Define Device section of your code (that defines the properties for your panel), or in the Device Addressing/Network Addresses section of the Tools > NetLinx Diagnostics dialog. 7. Touch the Network Name (SSID) field and from the Service Set Identifier keyboard you must enter the SSID name assigned to the target WAP (case sensitive). Do not leave this field blank.
One of the most common problems associated with connection to the WAP arises because the SSID was not entered properly. You must maintain the same case when entering the SSID information. As an example: ABC is not the same as entering Abc or abc.
Note: It is recommended that any upgrade of internal equipment be done simultaneously in order to reduce the risk of damage to internal components. Step 3: Replacing the NXD Outer Housing 1. Once the card has been securely installed, gently place the outer housing back onto the metallic panel casing (with the connector opening on the right-side of the panel) and align the four pan-head Housing Screw holes along the edges of the outer housing.
Toggle the Authentication field between Open System or Shared Key.
Open System Authentication allows any device to join the network if the panels SSID matches the WAPs SSID. This is default setting. Shared Key Authentication requires that the panel and the Wireless Access Point have the same WEP Key to authenticate.
Toggle the Encryption field until it reads Clear Text (default).
Note: Use care not to bend or damage any antenna connections while replacing the outer housing. 2. Insert and secure the four pan-head Housing Screws into the pre-drilled holes along the edges of the NXD unit by using a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver. Reinstall the RGB I/O connector plate by aligning all connectors to their respective locations. Secure the I/O connector plate using a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver and then twist the Stereo Output nut back onto the Stereo output jack.
10. Verify the IP Settings section fields have been properly set. 11. Press the Back button to navigate to the Protected Setup page. 12. Press the on-screen Reboot button to both save any changes and restart the panel. 13. After the panel restarts, return to the Secondary Connection page to verify the Link Quality and Signal Strength:
The descriptions are: None, Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good, and Excellent.
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