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Installation Guide

NOVARA 

1000 Series ControlPads

Overview

NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads (FIG. 1) offer simplified device control with just the 
right mix of ease of use, simplicity of configuration, and cost effectiveness. NOVARA 
ControlPads are designed to be easily configurable allowing control of equipment by 
RS232 commands and IR.
The ControlPads are configured using the 

NOVARA DCS1000 (Device Configuration 

Software)

 software application, available for download from www.amx.com. Refer to 

the 

NOVARA ControlPads & KeyPads Operation/Reference Guide

 (available at 

www.amx.com) for configuration instructions.

 

The NOVARA 1000 Series of ControlPads include:  

Product Specifications 

Mounting Specifications

Refer to the Product Specifications table above for dimensions. Dimensional drawings 
are available in the NOVARA

 ControlPads & KeyPads Operation/Reference Guide.

Minimum Internal Clearance for US Conduit Boxes

To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance, US-style NOVARA ControlPads require 
the following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box:

US 1-Gang (HWD): 2.9” x 2.1” x 1.6” (7.36 cm x 5.33 cm x 4.06 cm) 

US 3-Gang (HWD): 2.9” x 5.6” x 1.6” (14.22 cm x 5.33 cm x 4.06 cm) 

These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum .050” (1.27 cm) 
clearance around the NOVARA unit.

FIG. 1  

NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads

NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads

Name

Description

Colors/FG#s

CP-1008-US

8-Button 
ControlPad

Fits 1-gang US conduit 
boxes.

See Mounting 
Specifications for details.

• White: FG1301-08-SW
• Black: FG1301-08-SB
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-08-SA

CP-1008-UK

8-Button 
ControlPad

Fits standard 2-gang 
UK conduit box sizes.

• White: FG1301-08-KW
• Black: FG1301-08-KB
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-08-KA

CP-1008-EU

8-Button 
ControlPad

Fits standard 2-gang
European conduit box
sizes.

• White: FG1301-08-EW
• Black: FG1301-08-EB
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-08-EA

CP-1016-TR-US

16-Button 
ControlPad

Fits 3-gang US conduit 
boxes

See Mounting 
Specifications for details.

• White: FG1301-16-SW
• Black: FG1301-16-SB
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-16-SA

CP-1016-TR-UK

16-Button 
ControlPad

Fits standard 3-gang UK
conduit box sizes.

• White: FG1301-16-KW
• Black: FG1301-16-KB
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-16-KA

NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads

Power Requirements:

• Min: 250mA @ 12 VDC
• Max: 420mA @ 12 VDC (with all buttons illuminated to 

max brightness and 2 external devices attached to the 
RELAY 1/2 Ports in the ON state).

Button Layout:

• 8 or 16 buttons
• Blue, backlit buttons with programmable feedback

Max number of events 
per ControlPad:

1330

Rear Panel 
Connectors:

RELAY 2

 - Output port: can be used to control external 

devices (i.e. the AMX UPC-20+ Universal Power/Motor 
Controller - not included). 

This is a current sink (not a 

voltage driver). 

Max current sink - 100mA @12V.

SHARED 12V

 - 12V.

RELAY 1

 - Output port: can be used to control external 

devices (i.e. the AMX UPC-20+ Universal Power/Motor 
Controller- not included). 

This is a current sink (not a 

voltage driver). 

Max current sink - 100mA @12V.

RS232 OUT

 - RS232 output port: supports one-way 

RS-232 control (TX only).

GND

 - Ground

CP-1008-US

CP-1008-UK

CP-1016-TR-US

CP-1008-EU

CP-1016-TR-UK

NOVARA 1000 Series ControlPads (Cont.)

Rear Panel 
Connectors (Cont.):

IR OUT 

- Connects to an IR Emitter to support one-way 

IR control (TX only).

GND

 - Ground

INPUT

 - Input detection: connects to an external switch 

(such as a PIR switch), for detecting a High to Low or 
Low to High state.

-VE 

- Connects to the included 12V power supply (-).

+VE

 - Connects to the included 12V power supply (+).

Top Panel Connector:

1 USB device configuration port.

Supported Baud 
Rates:

1200 - 115200

Dimensions (HWD):

• CP-1008-US: 4.685" x 2.913" x 1.059" 

(11.899 cm x 7.399 cm x 2.689 cm)

• CP-1008-UK: 3.386" x 5.787" x 1.059" 

(8.600 cm x 14.698 cm x 2.689 cm)

• CP-1008-EU: 3.150" x 5.984" x 1.059" 

(8.001 cm x 15.199 cm x 2.689 cm)

• CP-1016-TR-US: 4.724" x 6.693" x 1.059" 

(11.998 cm x 17.000 cm x 2.689 cm)

• CP-1016-TR-UK: 4.331" x 9.055" x 1.059" 

(11.000 cm x 22.999 cm x 2.689 cm)

Weight:

• CP-1008-US: 0.30 lbs (136.08 g)
• CP-1008-UK: 0.35 lbs (158.76 g)
• CP-1008-EU: 0.35 lbs (158.76 g)
• CP-1016-TR-US: 0.55 lbs (249.48 g)
• CP-1016-TR-UK: 0.65 lbs (294.84 g)

Included Accessories:

• Button Kit - includes acetate sheet with 50 pre-cut 

button label inserts and clear plastic Key Caps 

w/ 8 Key Caps: MA1301-01
w/ 16 Key Caps: MA1301-02

• Installation Kit - includes 8-pin captive wire connector 

and mounting screws (KA1301-01)

• External 12V Power Supply (57-1301-SA)

Other AMX Equipment:

• 8 Button Kit (MA1301-01)
• 16 Button Kit (MA1301-02)

Certifications:

• IEC 60950
• FCC/CE
• RoHS compliant

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