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Wiring and Connections

ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors

FIG. 2 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA ControlPads:

Notes on “Relay 1/2” Connectors

The "Relay 1" and "Relay 2" Output ports each act as a switch to GND and are rated

at 100 mA @ 12 VDC. These Output ports are used to control external devices (i.e.

the PC1 Power Controller or AMX UPC-20+ Universal Power/Motor Controller - not

included).

These Output ports do not function like "Relay" ports on other AMX equipment:

• The Relay 1 and Relay 2 output ports are current sinks, not voltage drivers,

they switch the ports to GND.

• The "SHARED +12V" connector is common +12 VDC (not Ground).

• These Output ports use 5V logic, but can handle up to 12V on the input without

harm - at higher voltages you run a higher risk of surge damage.

Note: The Relay ports are for external relay control only.

Connecting the Power Supply

• Connect the White strip lead to the +VE terminal on the ControlPad,

• Connect the Black strip lead to the –VE terminal.

Note: If using an AMX Power Supply other than the one supplied, be aware that the

Power Supply polarities on Novara ControlPads are opposite to that of other AMX

equipment. This is not issue if using the included power supply.

When the ControlPad is powered up or a program downloaded, button #2 will flash

for 2 seconds then extinguish to indicate that the ControlPad has passed it’s

self-test.

USB Program Port

To download a program to the ControlPad, connect the USB Programming cable to

the ControlPad USB Port on the top panel, and the USB Port of the PC (FIG. 3).

NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads are configured using the NOVARA DCS1000

Device software application (available for download at www.amx.com).

Button Labelling

NOVARA ControlPads come with a set of clear plastic Key Caps, which are designed

to fit tightly over the pushbuttons, and allow you to place a label on each button

according to the requirements of your particular installation.

NOVARA ControlPads also come with a pre-printed acetate sheet with a range of 50

(pre-cut) button label inserts. The button labels provided will accommodate most

installations, but it is also possible to print your own button labels on acetate for

custom button labelling.

Installing Acetate Button Labels and Key Caps - READ THIS FIRST!

1. Punch out the desired Button Label from the included acetate sheet.

If you have printed your own custom button labels on acetate, cut each button

label to fit inside the Key Caps.

• Custom button labels must be cut to a 1.20cm (0.472") square to fit securely

inside the Key Caps.

• The thickness of the acetate used must not exceed .004” (0.10 mm).

2. Place the Key Cap face-down, and insert the Button Label into the bottom of

the Key Cap (FIG. 4).

• Orient the Button Label inside the Key Cap so that the two clips are located on

the left and right sides of the readable text on the Button Label, as indicated in

FIG. 4.

• Be sure to place the Button Label face-down inside the Key Cap (see FIG. 4),

otherwise the label will be seen in reverse once the Key Cap is installed.

3. Install the Key Cap on the pushbutton (FIG. 5):

Note: Verify that the vertical orientation of the Button Label is correct relative to the

keypad.

a. Gently press the bottom of the Key Cap (no clip) onto the pushbutton.

Do not allow the clips on either side to engage.

b. With the bottom of the Key Cap secured, gently press the top of the Key

Cap. This action will engage both clips simultaneously, and the Key Cap

will snap into place on the push button.

Note: Be careful to follow these procedures closely - the bottom of the Key Cap must

be installed on the pushbutton before the Key Cap clips engage, or there is a risk of

the button being misaligned.

Removing the Key Caps requires additional steps - refer to the NOVARA

ControlPads & KeyPads Operation/Reference Guide for details on Replacing Button

Labels/Key Caps.

Additional Documentation

Refer to the NOVARA ControlPads & KeyPads Operation/Reference Guide

(available at www.amx.com) for additional installation/wiring details, instructions on

using the NOVARA DCS1000 software application to configure the devices, and

RS232 control instructions.

FIG. 2

NOVARA ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors

FIG. 3 USB Program Port

Relay 2

+12 VDC+12 VDC

SHARED 12V

Relay 1

RS232 Device

GND

Signal

IR Transmitter

GND

Signal

PIR Switch

GND

Input State

Power Supply

8-Button ControlPads - top view

16-Button ControlPads - top view

USB Program

Port

FIG. 4 Placing a Button Label inside a Key Cap

FIG. 5 Placing a Button Label inside a Key Cap

Acetate Button Label

Key Cap (face-down)

Clip

(face down)

Clip

Pushbutton on keypad

Key Cap - tilted so that the bottom

of the Cap is placed on the bottom

of the pushbutton first

At this point, do not allow the clips

on the sides of the Key Cap to engage

Press the top of the Key Cap

down to engage both clips at

once, securing the Key Cap

to the pushbutton

Once the clips are engaged,

the Key Cap is secured

to the pushbutton

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