AMX Mini-PCI Wireless Card NXA-PCI80211G User Manual

Installation guide, Mini-pci wireless card, Overview

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Installation 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.

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. All 1200-V and
VG-Series panels come factory installed only with the two antennas used for
later connection to the optional wireless card (FIG. 1) which is field-installable.

Specifications

NXA-PCI80211G Card and Antenna Installation

Since all 1200V-Series and VG-Series panels have been pre-installed with two
antennas, these panel types can be optionally field-upgraded for wireless
communication via the installation of this card.

NXA-PCI80211G Installation into Modero NXT Panels

Upgrading the wireless mini-PCI card in the NXT Table Top Touch Panels
involves removing the outer housing (with speaker plate), installing the new
802.11g wireless card, and then placing the outer housing back onto the NXT
panel, as described below.

Step 1: Remove the existing NXT Outer Housing

1.

Carefully detach all connectors from the rear of the touch panel and then
gently place the touch panel LCD facedown onto a soft cloth to expose the
under-side of the base (FIG. 2). This step helps prevent scratching of the
LCD.

2.

Tilt the base forward so that both the bottom surface and Housing Screws
are easily accessible and then remove the four plastic adhesive feet.

Note: Reference the location of the four plastic adhesive "feet". Once the outer
housing is placed back onto the panel, these "feet" must be placed back in their
original locations so they can fit into their provided openings on a Battery Base.

3.

While holding the outer housing and base plate at an angle (to prevent it
from sliding)
, use a grounded Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the eight
Housing Screws (FIG. 2).

4.

Rotate the panel back over (while gripping the entire unit and outer
housing) and rest the base back onto a flat surface.

5.

Gently tilt the LCD panel backwards and in a single motion, carefully pull
the outer housing up and then out (away from the LCD panel) to expose
the internal circuit board.

Step 2: Install the new 802.11g mini-PCI Card and Antenna (NXD)

1.

Complete the procedures outline within Step 2: Installing the mini-PCI
Wireless Card
section on page 2
and then complete the following step.

Step 3: Close and Resecure the NXT Panel Enclosure

1.

Tilt the LCD back to a 45° and then gently slide-on the outer housing
(towards the LCD) until its both aligned over the installation holes and the
tilt bracket prevents any further forward movement.

2.

Gently press down on the housing (toward the base) until it is securely
positioned over the circuit board and cover base.

Note: Use caution when re-installing the outer housing. Improper
re-installation can cause damage to the internal speakers.

3.

While holding the circuit board cover in place, turn the panel back over until
the LCD lies facedown on a soft cloth and the under-side of the base is
exposed.

4.

Insert and secure the eight Housing Screws (using a grounded
Phillips-head screwdriver) into their respective locations (FIG. 2).

5.

Replace any adhesive plastic "feet" that might have been removed during
the removal process of the outer housing. These "feet" must be placed
back onto their original locations so they can fit into their provided
openings on the Battery Base.

6.

Grasp both the LCD and housing and then rotate the entire unit back onto a
flat surface.

7.

Insert all connectors and apply power.

FIG. 1 NXA-PCI80211G mini-PCI Wireless Card

NXA-PCI80211G Specifications

Description:

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)/CCK 802.11g

Wireless mini-PCI card with detachable antennas.

Frequency
Range:

• 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

Media Access
Technique:

• CSMA/CA with ACK

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

Operating
Environment:

• Temperature: 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (operating) and

-20°C ~ 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) (storage)

• Humidity: (non-condensing) 5% ~ 90% RH (operating) and

(non-condensing) 5% ~ 95% RH (storage)

Operating Voltage:

• 3.3V + 5% I/O supply voltage

Power
Consumption:

• @ 802.11b communication:

- RX: 300 mA

- TX: 64 mA

- Sleep: 12mA

• @ 802.11g communication:

- RX: 330 mA

- TX: 575 mA

- Sleep: 12mA

Radio Data Rate:

• 802.11g compliant: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 (DSSS/CCK); 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36,

48, and 54 (OFDM) Mbps data rates

Receiver
Sensitivity:

• Using 802.11b communication:

1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)

2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)

5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)

11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max)

• Using 802.11g communication:

1 Mbps: -86 dBm (max)

2 Mbps: -84 dBm (max)

5.5 Mbps: -83 dBm (max)

11 Mbps: -80 dBm (max)

Security:

• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP

FIG. 2 Location of the attachment screws underneath an NXT panel base

Unscrew these

eight Housing

Screws to

remove the

circuit board

DO NOT

REMOVE

these screws

They secure

the speakers

to the main

board

Base plate

Outer housing

45°

Hinge Brackets (2)

housing

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