AMX NXA-USBCC FG070-602 Leaflet

Quick Start Guide

NXA-USBCC

 

G4 Computer Control (MAC/PC)

Introduction

AMX Modero Touch Panels, TPI/4 Touch Monitors and TPDesign4 software 
include Computer Control, an innovative G4 features exclusively from AMX. 
Connect any laptop computer to the control network, plug in the NXA-USBCC 
AMX Computer Control USB stick (FG070-602) into the laptop, and experience 
complete access to your PC directly on the Touch Panel. 

The NXA-USBCC contains everything that you need to implement Computer 
Control functionality including:

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The amxCC server application 

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The configCC configuration utility

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NetLinx cc-GuestPC Code Module 

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Sample Code and Programming/Configuration Pages

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RoHS  compliant

Specifications        

Note: G4 Computer Control has been modified to address security issues 
identified in conjunction with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the placement of 
the application within the Windows Startup group. 

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This modification includes a new command line argument in the form of /

wait=X, where X refers to a number of seconds (valid range = 5 to 120) 
used to delay the G4 Computer Control application’s startup. An argument 
outside of this range will default the wait to 20 seconds.

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This modification must be used to ensure proper application startup when 

placed within the Windows Startup group.

The addition of this argument to the G4 Computer Control shortcut (FIG. 2) 
(found within the Startup group) delays the execution of the application for the 
specified amount of time, ensuring that G4CC is capable of sending it's 
initialization to known Masters after Windows XP has completed its startup 
procedures after which communication is then allowed.

Installing Computer Control

Step 1: Update AMX Hardware and Software

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Using NetLinx Studio v2.2 (or higher), transfer the most current product 

firmware to your Touch Panels and NetLinx Masters. Visit www.amx.com 
for the latest firmware files.

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Use the WebUpdate feature integrated in the TPDesign4 and NetLinx 

Studio software to update the applications if necessary. Alternatively, you 
could navigate to www.amx.com and download the latest versions of the 
programs.

Step 2: Develop a TPD4 project with G4CC Support

1.

Launch TPDesign4 and open an existing project, or create a new one. 
Refer to the online help for instructions on using TPDesign4.

2.

Create or open a panel page and draw a button that covers most or all of 
that panel page.

3.

In the General tab of the Button Properties window, set the button’s Type to 
Computer Control.

4.

Either leave this field blank (preferred) or enter the IP Address of the 
Netlinx master in the Remote Host field. 

NXA-USBCC - G4 Computer Control

NXA-USBCC (FG070-602) Specifications

• 0.32" x 0.87" x 2.87" (8.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 73.0 

mm)

 

• Windows XP and Windows 2000
• 1 GHz (or higher) Pentium

®

 processor

• USB  Port
• 256 MB of RAM
Note: Other configurations may experience some 
performance impact while remote clients are 
connected.

 

• MAC OS 10.2 operating system
• G4 machine or higher
• 256 MB of RAM

Port Compatibility

• USB 1.1 / 2.0

Read/write speed

• 1000 Kb/sec and 900 Kb/sec

LED

• Blue LED indicates the drive connection status

 

• 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

• Lanyard (neck strap)
• 64 MB USB stick 
• USB extension cable
• Quick Start Guide (93-070-602)

amxCC shortcut dialog (showing new command line argument)

G4 Computer Control Configuration