AMX VARIA-SL80 Quick Start Guide

Overview

The AMX VARIA-SL80 (AMX-UTP0801) is an 8" ultra-slim, wall-mount, professional-grade, persona-defined touch panel. It redefines control with personas that fit any application, including Web Kiosk, Zoom Rooms Controller, AMX Book Scheduling, and AMX G5 Control.

Key features include microphones, a settings button, a function button, speakers, a side LED, a LAN/PoE port, and USB ports.

FIG. 1 AMX VARIA-SL80 Touch Panel shows the front view of the device with these components labeled.

Product Specifications

VARIA-SL80 Installation

The VARIA-SL80 installs into a standard electrical single gang box (US, UK, EU, AU) using the included mounting plate.

Power Over Ethernet

Power is supplied via Power Over Ethernet (PoE), utilizing an AMX certified PoE injector such as the PS-POE-AF-TC POE Injector (FG423-83) or a compatible network switch classified as ES1 and PS2 output in accordance with IEC/EN/UL 62368-1. Connect the incoming Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port on the VARIA-SL80.

Mounting Plate

The included mounting plate contains hole patterns for standard single gang electrical boxes in US, UK, EU, & AU.

FIG. 2 Mounting Plate illustrates the mounting plate.

STEP 1: Installation Prerequisites

Prior to touch panel installation, install a single gang electrical box and a properly terminated category cable (networking cable) in accordance with local laws and building codes.

STEP 2: Install the Mounting Plate

Screw the mounting plate into the standard single gang electrical box using appropriate hardware for the box.

STEP 3: Route Category Cable

Route the networking cable through the large central hole in the mounting plate and plug it into the RJ-45 jack on the back of the touch panel.

STEP 4: Mount the Panel to Plate

Using the top tab & slot, insert the panel to the mounting plate. Make sure the tabs are fully engaged.

STEP 5: Set Screw

Insert & tighten the set screw on the bottom to secure the panel to the mounting plate.

FIG. 3 Back Box Installation Examples shows examples of back box installations.

Caution: This product is only suitable for installations less than or equal to 2m (6.56ft) high for CE/UL safety.

To remove the panel, follow the installation directions in reverse.

Powering On & Panel Setup Wizard

Powering on for the first time (or after a factory reset) launches a setup wizard where device settings and the panel's persona are selected. After selection, the panel boots to that persona on each subsequent power cycle or reboot.

The setup wizard includes:

1. Select your language
2. Select your time zone, date, & time
3. Set up your network
4. Select your panel's persona:
   • Web Kiosk: Displays a web URL in a full-screen HTML5 browser.
   • Zoom Rooms Controller: Controls a Zoom Rooms space.
   • AMX Book Scheduling: For room scheduling, connecting to Microsoft Exchange, O365, or Google Calendar.
   • AMX G5 Control: For AMX NetLinx control, utilizing a TP5 file created using TPDesign5.

FIG. 4 Select App page in the Setup Wizard shows the app selection screen.

The persona can be changed at any time in the Advanced Settings menu. Each selection requires its own setup. Full step-by-step walkthroughs are available in the AMX Varia Programming & Configuration Guide on AMX.com.

AMX Varia Programming & Configuration Guide: https://www.amx.com/en-US/site_elements/configuration-programming-manual-varia-touch-panels

Function Button

The touch panel has a rectangular flush button on the top of the bezel, on the right side.

FIG. 5 Panel Buttons' Location shows the location of the Function Button and Settings Button.

The Function Button serves multiple purposes:

• A quick press & release turns the panel's display on & off (sleep & wake).
• A press & hold for 4 seconds returns to the primary persona. This is useful if another app had been loaded on top of the panel's primary persona app.
• If the panel is shut down, pressing the Function button boots up the panel.
• If the Function button is pressed & held during the boot process, the panel launches into Safe Mode.

Settings Button

The touch panel has a pin-hole button which serves two purposes:

• A quick press & release opens Panel Settings.
• A press & hold for 4 seconds reboots the panel.

The default PIN to access Panel Settings is 1988.

NOTE: Do not confuse the Settings button (pin-hole button) with any of the microphone or sensor holes. The Settings button is the larger hole located closest to the Function Button. Irreparable damage may occur if a foreign object is pushed down the microphone hole or into one of the sensors.

Light Sensor & Proximity Sensor

FIG. 6 Panel Camera & Sensor Locations shows the locations of the camera and sensors.

The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts panel brightness based on the environment. Enable automatic brightness in Display Settings.

The laser proximity sensor detects nearby motion to wake the panel up without requiring a touch.