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  • Page 1 AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming L i g h t i n g C o n t r o l...
  • Page 2 This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.
  • Page 3 Lighting Sales Information AMX Lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting prod- ucts, as long as the AMX Lighting products are under warranty. AMX Corporation does guarantee the control of dim- mable loads that are properly connected to our lighting products.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Programming Strings ...15 Strings ... 15 PROlink Programming Strings ... 15 AXlink Programming Strings ... 17 Levels... 17 Buffers... 18 Responses ... 18 Dry Closures ... 18 PROlink Command Structure ...19 Setup Commands... 19 AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 Setting All Dimmer Levels as Undefined... 27 Closing or Pushing a Dry Closure ... 27 Opening or Releasing a Dry Closure ... 28 AXlink Command Structure ... 29 AMX Lighting Channel Commands ... 29 Setup Commands ... 29 AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...
  • Page 7 Setting all Dimmer Levels to Undefined ... 34 AXlink Buffer Commands ... 35 AXlink Level Commands ... 35 Appendix A: PROlink vs. AXlink Commands ...37 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves ...39 Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...55 Software Issues... 55 Using PASS mode ... 55 Testing AMX Lighting features ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual refers to AMX Lighting firmware version 2.0 and higher. PROlink An AMX Lighting Central Controller has a computer processor attached to a six-channel digital dimming engine. This dimming engine gets its commands from a buffered region called PROlink.

  • Page 10: Prolink Wall Panels

    (value) is a means of differentiating the various dimmers. All AXlink devices also have an address DIP switch to set a unique ID from 1 to 255. FIG. 2 shows a sample AMX Lighting controller and its internal components.

  • Page 11: Axcess Statements

    AXlink Central Controller. FIG. 3 shows the pathway of the Axcess commands to the dimming engine. AXCESS Send_Commands PROlink buffer FIG. 3 Flowchart for Axcess Send_Commands to dimming engine AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Statements received AXlink buffer Commands processed and...

  • Page 12: Programming Commands

    1 to 255. Each AXlink Central Controller can receive 8 levels from a device. AMX Lighting pack #1 can send all six of its levels directly to the AXlink bus. Only Pack #1 can send AXlink levels; Pack 2-10 cannot return direct levels to the Axcess Central Controller.
  • Page 13 AMX Lighting controller has provisions to individually set a low-end trim for each of the six dimming channels. The AMX Lighting dimming system employs a low-end cutoff that allows the dimmer to turn on to a specified level or to dim down to a specific level.
  • Page 14 Introduction AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 15: Pre-Installation Settings

    The inputs are an open collector pulled up to 5 VDC. The status is normally open, channel Off, closure released. When an input is pulled low to ground and falls below 3 VDC, the AMX Lighting system sees the action as an input closure and the AXlink channel is turned On and a push sent to the Axcess Central Controller.

  • Page 16: Configuring And Connecting Prolink

    GND - FIG. 6 AXlink wiring diagram 4. Power up the AMX Lighting Controller at the circuit breaker panel or push the Reset Button. Configuring and connecting PROlink DIP switch SW2 sets the PROlink pack number. The pack number is determined by the value of all the switch position settings.

  • Page 17: Connecting Dry Closures

    To reset a AMX Lighting controller to default mode: 1. Power Off the AMX Lighting controller at the circuit breaker panel. AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming +12V...

  • Page 18: Default Settings And Parameters

    8. Reapply power to the AMX Lighting controller. Default Settings and Parameters There are several default settings involved with the AMX Lighting controller. There are default values for recalling a preset, going to a specified level, ramping up or down a dimmer or preset, which presets are stored for dry closure recall, and enabling PROlink response and feedback strings.
  • Page 19 The following tables shows the default low-end settings, default preset time values, default dry- closure presets and factory presets for AMX Lighting: Default Low-End Settings Function Low-end setting Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6...

  • Page 20: Wiring Considerations

    Pre-Installation Settings Wiring Considerations The following information relates to wiring considerations for a AMX Lighting system. Do not connect power to the device until the wiring is complete. Preparing/connecting captive wires 1. Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires.

  • Page 21: Axlink Wiring Between Multiple Devices

    The AMX Lighting system will allow programming after power has been applied. Once power has been applied and the AMX Lighting controller has established an AXlink connection, the 12VDC supply to the processor will allow program changes if the 120VAC supply is cut off.
  • Page 22 Pre-Installation Settings AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 23: Programming Strings

    Response (feedback) values for presets, time values, and dimmer levels are usually three characters. The AMX Lighting controller is both an AXlink and PROlink device. You can send PROlink commands through the AXlink COM port, but you cannot send AXlink commands to the PROlink port.
  • Page 24 If all lights were on full before this preset was recalled, then only dimmers 1 and 2 would go to 50% while dimmers 3 and 4 would stay at full. This is useful where one AMX Lighting enclosure must service several rooms or when a preset is needed for only one light in the entire room. The 'All Levels Undefined' command is often used before recording a preset to clear the scene to a 'neutral' level.

  • Page 25: Axlink Programming Strings

    Levels The best way to get levels from the AMX Lighting controller is to use the AXlink level feature built in to each AMX Lighting controller. Use the DEFINE_CONNECT_LEVEL feature for touch panel and wall panel bargraphs.

  • Page 26: Buffers

    Commands can be sent faster if there is no waiting for a response after each command is sent. The default mode at startup is RXON, which will allow responses to be sent from the AMX Lighting controller. It is recommended to send a command and wait for the response, then send another command.

  • Page 27: Prolink Command Structure

    Setting a Default Level Time Setting a Default Ramp Time AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Level Time is the time it takes for a level to change from its present state to a new level when using a Level command. If a level command is sent without the time value specified (T), the dimmer will go to the specified level using the Default Level Time.

  • Page 28: Setting A Default Preset Time

    P<pack#>PH: (OK or FAIL) 1(Y or N), 2A(Y or N), 2B(Y or N), 3(Y or N) A correctly working system will dislplay OK,Y,Y,Y,Y. A failure would read: PH: FAIL and an N following the <phase #> in question AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 29: Prolink Remote Reboot

    PROlink response: Recording Commands These commands send preset data to the AMX Lighting controller memory chip. All recording and setup commands are stored in non-volatile memory. These commands are also used to store presets, assign presets for dry closure recall, and erase stored presets.

  • Page 30: Recording Presets

    PROlink Command Structure Recording Presets If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value specified by the Default Preset Time. The <t> parameter is optional. Format: Variables: Example 1: PROlink response: Example 2:...

  • Page 31: Obtaining A Pack Curve Status

    This command does not identify any undefined channels. Format: Example: PROlink responses: AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Send_String LTS, "'<p>C', 13" • <p>: This is the pack number 1-10 (Only one pack at a time) Send_String LTS, "'1C', 13"...

  • Page 32: Obtaining A Pack Low End Setting Status

    Recalling Presets If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value stored at the time the preset was recorded. The <t> parameter is optional. This is the fastest way to have many lights change levels.

  • Page 33: Ramping Dimmers Down

    AXlink channel command 145 and preset 254. Format: Example: PROlink response: AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Send_String LTS, "'<n>D'" • <n>: This is the dimmer number from 1-60 or All (Any combination of dimmers) Send_String LTS, "'1D'" 01 DOWN Send_String LTS, "13"...

  • Page 34: Ramping A Preset Down

    Setting Dimmer Levels If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value specified by the Default Preset Time. The <t> parameter is optional. This is the fastest and most reliable way to send multiple dimmers to the same level.

  • Page 35: Setting Group Dimmer Levels

    Setting Group Dimmer Levels If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value specified by the Default Preset Time. The <t> parameter is optional. This is the fastest and most reliable way to send multiple dimmers to the same level.

  • Page 36: Opening Or Releasing A Dry Closure

    147 to 154 going off. Format: Variables: Example: PROlink response: Send_String LTS, "'<p>XO<cl>', 13" • <p>: This is the pack number 1-10 or A (all) • <cl>: This is the dry closure number 1-8 Send_String LTS, "'1XO2', 13" NO RESPONSE AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 37: Axlink Command Structure

    AXlink Command Structure AMX Lighting Channel Commands Channel commands are available for AMX Lighting firmware version 2.0 and greater. The following table shows the AMX Lighting AXlink programming commands. AMX Lighting Channel Commands Channel number Function 1-128 Setup Commands These commands are used to set the default values and parameters that are typically entered at the startup of the system and not changed.

  • Page 38: Setting A Default Ramp Time

    SEND_COMMAND LTS, 'PT<t>' • <t>: This is the ramp rate, 0-255 in seconds SEND_COMMAND LTS, 'PT3' PRESET TIME SET AT 003 SEND_COMMAND LTS, 'RXON' SEND_COMMAND LTS, 'RXON' RXON MODE SEND_COMMAND LTS, 'RXOFF' SEND_COMMAND LTS, 'RXOFF' NO RESPONSE AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 39: Recording Commands

    Recording Presets If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value specified by the Default Preset Time. The <t> parameter is optional. Format:...

  • Page 40: Operation Commands

    Operation commands are used for real-time lighting control and setup of scenes prior to programming presets. Recalling Presets If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value specified by the Default Preset Time. The <t> parameter is optional. Format:...

  • Page 41: Ramping All Dimmers Down

    The preset will continue ramping up as long as the channel is on or until the preset reaches level 100 with all dimmers on PROlink. A 'TO' statement is preferred for this application. Format: Example: PROlink PUSH response: PROlink RELEASE response: AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming AXlink channel 142 PUSH [TP, 114] TO [LTS, 142] ALL DOWN ALL STOP...

  • Page 42: Ramping Presets Down

    This command must be sent for each dimmer and can only access pack #1. If the value for <t> is not entered, the AMX Lighting controller will use the value specified by the Default Preset Time. The <t> parameter is optional.

  • Page 43: Axlink Buffer Commands

    Lighting controller. AXlink levels are returned as 8-bit levels in 255 steps. Use a conversion to percent when displaying levels to variable text buttons because it is more familiar to people. Terminal Emulator will display AMX Lighting buffer responses if you send the buffer to device 0. An example would be: IF (LENGTH_STRING (LTS_BUFFER)) SEND_STRING 0, "LTS_BUFFER"...
  • Page 44 Example 1: DEFINE_CONNECT_LEVEL (LTS, 1, TP, 1) (LTS, 2, TP, 2) CREATE_LEVEL • AXlink response: Touch panel levels 1 and 2 display output of AMX Lighting dimmers 1 and 2. • PROlink response: Not active, no response Example 2: DEFINE_CONNECT_LEVEL (LTS, 1, TP, 1, MSP8,1) •...

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Prolink Vs. Axlink Commands

    Stop Preset Ramping Set Channel Level Set Channel Level As 'Undefined' Set Group Level Dry Closure Push Dry Closure Release AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Appendix A: PROlink vs. AXlink Commands AXlink Programming Commands Setup Default Level Time Default Ramp Time...
  • Page 46 Appendix A: PROlink vs. AXlink Commands AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Amx Lighting Curves

    Problems arise when the performance of the dimmer does not match the performance of the dimmable ballast. The AMX Lighting system now gives the user the ability to change the performance of the dimmer to avoid problems.
  • Page 48 This example would set dimmer channel #1 to curve 6. The available curves that can be sent to the AMX Lighting controller are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, N, O, and F.
  • Page 49 The RAD-INC and RAD-INC6 modules only require the first characteristic that controls the high voltage output of a dimmer. All the internal dimmers in the AMX Lighting MC packs also use the first characteristic to determine dimmer output. All curve diagrams that use this characteristic are labeled in Volts RMS.
  • Page 50 The AMX Lighting system now offers over 12 ways to alter the performance of the lighting fixture by digitally changing the way the dimmer responds. Using the RAD-VDR module, for instance, to control an 0-10 volt ballast applied to a single compact fluorescent light fixture might 'look' better when dimmed using one curve instead of another.
  • Page 51 40 to 120 VAC or 35% reductions while a Low End Setting of 20 on Curve 1 is about a 50% reduction in dimming range. Small adjustments in a curve can cause significant changes in a dimmer's response. AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves...
  • Page 52 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves FIG. 18 Curve 1 with Low End Setting @ 5%, 10%, and 20% Volts RMS Similar to Curve 1, Curve 2 rolls off at 90% of the top end or about 105 volts maximum. FIG. 19 shows a curve that reduces the maximum output to 90% of maximum to conserve energy.
  • Page 53 Curve 4 is a smooth fade until 15%, then it rolls off sharply. Relay turn on level = 1% Dimming Range = 0 - 120 VAC. FIG. 23 Curve 4 Voltage output in Volts RMS AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves...
  • Page 54 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves FIG. 24 shows the output voltage of the RAD-VDR module. Curve 4 is primarily used for control of Prescolite Intelect Ballast, using the RAD-VDR module. Its range is from 1 to 12 VDC. FIG. 24 Curve 4 Voltage output in volts DC FIG.
  • Page 55 (Curve 1) for the first half of its control. After Level 50 the curve rolls off to 40 volts before cut off. This provides a 30% reduction in dimming. Relay turn on level = 1% Dimming Range = 39 - 1 20 VAC. AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves...
  • Page 56 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves FIG. 29 Curve 7 Voltage output in Volts RMS FIG. 30 shows the DC output voltage of Curve 7 applied to the RAD-VDR module. It starts at 3 VDC and rises to 12 VDC. FIG. 30 Curve 7 Voltage output in volts DC FIG.
  • Page 57 FIG. 34 shows the output voltage of the RAD-VDR module. Curve 9 starts at 5 volts and rises to 12 VDC. This provides a dimming range of 7 VDC. FIG. 34 Curve 9 Voltage output in volts DC AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves...
  • Page 58 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves FIG. 35 shows the output voltage of a RAD-MC120 dimmer. Curve A is an alternate version of the Standard dimming curve (Curve 1). It rolls off the high end quickly and extends the dimming range in the middle with a sharper roll off starting at 20% dimming level.
  • Page 59 FIG. 40 shows the DC output voltage of Curve C applied to the RAD-VDR module. It starts at 2VDC and rises to 10VDC. This curve can be used with 0-10 VDC dimming ballasts. AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves...
  • Page 60 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves FIG. 40 Curve C Voltage output in Volts DC FIG. 41 shows the output voltage of a RAD-MC120 dimmer. Curve D is an alternate version of Curve A. It rolls off the high end slower and extends the dimming range in the middle with a sharp roll off starting at 25% dimming level.
  • Page 61 Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves FIG. 43 shows the output voltage of the RAD-VDR module. This is an incandescent dimmer always on, starting at Level 9. Relay turn on level = 09. The RAD-VDR module will output 12 VDC above Level 09.
  • Page 62 FIG. 46 is the voltage plot of the original Radia MC Series in FDB mode. This is provided for informational purposes only as the current RDD-DM4 does not support FDB mode due to large variety of FDB ballasts. AMX recommends using the RDM-FDB, RDM-FDB2, RDC-HFDB, or RDC-MDM module for 3-wire dimming control of FDB ballasts.

  • Page 63: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    AMX Lighting controller were 96, you would type "PASS 96". 4. Press Enter. 5. The AMX Lighting controller returns the string ERXON in acknowledgment. If you do not get the pack, you have not communicated or something else is wrong.

  • Page 64: Hardware Issues

    • Electronic or magnetic? • Transformer rating (overload)? • Correct voltage? • Correct phase? • One Neutral per controlled Zone? • Check for common neutrals. • Wires connected to correct terminal? • Are all multi-phase line terminals connected? AMX Lighting PROlink/AXlink Programming...
  • Page 65 Appendix C: Troubleshooting AMX Lighting - PROlonl/AXlink Programming...
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