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VisualArchitect
v1.1
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S y s t e m D e s i g n S o f t w a r e
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CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006

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  • Page 1 S y s t e m D e s i g n S o f t w a r e L a s t R e v i s e d : 8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 2 AMX's entire liability and Licensee's exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the AMX Software that does not meet AMX's Limited Warranty and which is returned to AMX. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the AMX Software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FileTransfer 2 ........................ 12 G4 PanelPreview ......................12 IREdit ..........................13 NetLinx Studio ......................13 TPDesign4 ........................13 Getting Started ....................15 Overview ........................ 15 The VA Device Database....................15 Touch Panel Templates ....................15 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 4 Searching For Duet Module (*.JAR) Files ..............42 Downloading Duet Module (*.JAR) Files ............... 43 Module ZIP Files......................43 Searching For IR Library (*.IRL) Files................44 Downloading IR Library (*.IRL) Files ................44 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 5 Removing Device Connections ..................63 Connecting Devices by Device Type ............... 63 Connecting Devices - Central Controllers..............63 Connecting Devices - Expansion Devices ..............64 Connecting Devices - Networking Devices..............64 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 6 NetLinx Device Addressing Via The Master's UI ............. 87 Step 1: Accessing the Master's UI and configuring the NetLinx Device ......87 Step 2: Configure the Network Settings via the Device Menu........87 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 7 Connecting Elements In The UI Diagram .............. 109 Connection Nodes - Touch Panel UI Diagram.............. 109 Connecting UI Elements - Start Device ............... 110 Connecting UI Elements - Mode Selection ..............111 Connecting UI Elements - Navigation................112 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 8 Remote Button Properties................... 131 Exporting The Remote Button Engraving Template As A DXF File ......132 Generating The KeypadBuilder Project (*.KPB) File For Remotes ....... 132 Finishing the Project ..................133 Overview ......................133 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 9 Manage System - Diagnostics ..................153 Setting up and removing a Diagnostic Filter............... 153 Flow Control ....................... 155 If VA Won't Compile Your Project ................ 156 Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts ...........157 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 10 IRIS - Cables And Adapters ..................199 IRIS - Remote Control IR Functions................200 IRIS - ER or E1 Messages ..................... 200 Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map ............201 Overview ......................201 Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type ........203 Supported Devices by Type ..................
  • Page 11 Supported AMX Accessories - Remote Controllers ............. 210 Supported AMX Accessories - Keypads ..............210 Supported AMX Accessories - MVP Wireless Touch Panels ........213 Supported AMX Accessories - Modero Touch Panels ..........214 Appendix F: The InConcert Resource Center ..........225 InConcert Resource Center - Partner List..............
  • Page 12 Table of Contents VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 13: Visualarchitect V1.1 Overview

    VisualArchitect v1.1 Overview VisualArchitect v1.1 Overview Visual Architect (VA) by AMX is the first product of its kind that allows you to design a fully functional single-master NetLinx control system, complete with customizable touch panel graphics and macro support, without having to write even a single line of code.

  • Page 14: The Visualarchitect Workspace

    Project/Systems designed to accommodate various installation types. SDLs are available for Dealers to download from www.amx.com (in the Markets section).Select a SDL that most closely meets the needs of your customer, keeping in mind that you will have the ability to customize the solution later by adding different devices and options.

  • Page 15: Open A Recent Project

    Touch Panels in your project. System Tree There are two main elements of the System Tree window (FIG. 2): FIG. 2 System Tree window VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 16: Device List

    The upper portion of the window is the Device List, indicating the devices that are currently in your system, separated into two categories: Control Equipment - This represents AMX equipment, including Central Controllers, Expansion, Networking, Touch Panels and Keypad devices).

  • Page 17: Properties Window

    Use these tabs to design the navigation layout for each of the UI devices. For each Touch Panel in the system, there is a Touch Panel UI tab, which displays the Touch Panel UI Diagram for each panel. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 18: System Tab (System Diagram)

    Each device is represented in the System diagram by a Device Element. To add devices to the system, simply select each device in the Toolbox, and drag-and-drop into the System diagram. Refer to the Adding Devices to the System section on page 49 for details. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 19: Device Connections

    This is where you can add and connect UI Elements to establish a flow from one area of the UI to another. The selected element’s properties are displayed in the Properties window. Refer to the Defining Touch Panel Navigation section on page 101 for details. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 20: Keypad Ui Diagram

    Click on any button on the Remote UI diagram to select it for editing. The selected button's properties are displayed in the Properties window. FIG. 9 Remote UI diagram Refer to the Defining Remote Control Button Properties section on page 129 for details. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 21: Toolbox

    If you are in the System tab of the Diagram Area, the Toolbox provides thumbnail images of the devices that you can add to your system (FIG. 10). In this scenario, use the Toolbox to select AMX hardware and third-party devices to add to the system. The Toolbox provides thumbnail images of the devices that you can add to your system for easy identification.

  • Page 22: Toolbox - Touch Panel Navigation

    Select View > Toolbox to access the Toolbox sub-menu, where you can select to hide and show the AMX hardware and third-party device types that can be added to the system. Right-click on any device thumbnail to access the Toolbox System Devices context menu.

  • Page 23: Toolbox - Devices Tab

    The icons on the right side indicate standard keyboard settings: Caps Lock (CAP), Num Lock (NUM) and Scroll Lock (SCRL). The Status Bar display can be toggled via the Status Bar option in the View menu. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 24: Related Software Applications

    Related Software Applications CAFE DUET Cafe Duet™ is an extension of the powerful NetLinx language for programming AMX Control Systems. Duet expands the capabilities of existing NetLinx systems using the Java programming language. Cafe Duet version 1.8 or higher is required to create or edit Duet modules for use with VisualArchitect.

  • Page 25: Iredit

    Refer to the G4 PanelPreview online help file and Instruction Manual for instructions. IREdit IREdit version 1.3 or higher is required to receive AMX IR Database updates containing IR control metadata. The IREdit application provides the ability to edit IR hand control files (.IRL, .IRV, or IR information contained within a .IRN database file) for use on Axcess and NetLinx platforms.
  • Page 26 VisualArchitect v1.1 Overview VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    While VA comes with at least one template installed and ready for selection, additional templates can be installed via options in the Touch Panel Template Manager dialog. Once installed, templates are available to be applied to touch panels in any VA project. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 28: Using The Basic System Assistant Option

    Ethernet Switch for example), you will be prompted to pick a device from that device category. Select a device from each Device Selection dialog that is presented, and click OK to proceed. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 29: Using System Design Library Files

    System Design Library files (SDLs) represent pre-configured VA Project/Systems designed to accommodate various installation types. SDLs are available for Dealers to download from www.amx.com (in the Markets section). Select a SDL that most closely meets the needs of your customer, keeping in mind that you will have the ability to customize the solution later by adding different devices and options.

  • Page 30: Opening Va Project Files

    Getting Started Opening VA Project Files Select File > Open (or click the toolbar button) to open an existing VA Project file (*.VAP), via the Open VisualArchitect Project dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 31: Creating A New Va Project

    4. Enter any notes regarding this system or job in the Comments text field. 5. Specify the AMX Equipment that will be included in this system. Use the options in the AMX Equipment section of this dialog to select a NetLinx Master, one AMX Touch Panel and up to two AMX Mio Modero Keypads: a.

  • Page 32: Adding Devices To The System

    Panel Template Manager dialog. c. By default, the Keypad A and Keypad B are both set to [None]. To add up to two Mio Modero keypads to the system, click on the down-arrow and select from the list of supported AMX Keypads.

  • Page 33: Devices/Modules With Multiple Connection Types

    System. User Interface Devices There are three types of User-Interface (UI) devices supported by Visual Architect (v1.1): Touch Panels Keypads Remotes VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 34: Setting Device Properties

    PROGRAM_NAME='Custom' (*********************************************************************) CUSTOM CODE-BLOCK: Any custom coding changes for the system should be made to this Custom.axi file. If you wish to override any AMX default definitions, please modify CustomDefs.axi, not this file. (*********************************************************************) (***********************************************************) CONSTANT DEFINITIONS GO BELOW...

  • Page 35: Saving The Project

    Save VisualArchitect Project dialog prompts you to define a File Name and specify a target directory for the Project (*.VAP) file. Select File > Save As to save the Project under a different name. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 36 Creating a New VA Project VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 37: Working With The Device Database

    Use the IR Capture and Management dialog to capture IR functions from a device's remote controller (using an AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit), and save the resulting IR Library (*.IRL) and metadata (*.XMD) files to a directory included in the Search Paths for the Device Database.

  • Page 38: For Non-Ir Controlled (Ethernet, Modem, Serial And Tcp/Ip) Devices

    Working With the Device Database Download a VA-compatible IRL file for the device from the InConcert Resource Center on www.amx.com, and save the IRL file to a directory included in the Search Paths for the Device Database. See Adding InConcert IR Devices to the Device Database for details.

  • Page 39: Manually Adding Ir Devices To The Device Database

    3. Select the IR Functions that you want to capture. 4. Review and edit the IR properties as required for this device. 5. Use the AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit to capture the selected IR Functions for the IR remote controller.

  • Page 40: Adding Irn Files To The Database

    Generated Filename. (Manufacturer,Device,HandcontrolModel,Category,version.irl) use the DOS filename (only available when exporting from the AMX database) or naming the file yourself. 4. In the Directory to export to window, designate a target directory for the exported .IRL file. You can browse to a new directory by selecting the Browse (...) button.

  • Page 41: Capturing Ir Codes

    To capture IR Codes, you'll need: The hand control (remote controller) that is associated with the device. An AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit, connected to your PC. Use the options in the IR Code Capture and Management dialog to capture IR codes.
  • Page 42 Template that best fits the device you are working with. IR Capture window: The IR Capture window guides you through the process of capturing IR Codes, using an AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit (FIG. 17). FIG. 17 IR Capture And Management Dialog - IR Capture window VisualArchitect v1.1...

  • Page 43: Setting Up An Iris Ir Capture Unit

    IR Capture And Management Dialog - Properties tab Setting Up an IRIS IR Capture Unit VA uses the AMX IRIS IR-Capture Unit to capture IR codes from the hand controllers associated with the IR-controlled devices in your system. 1. Connect the RS-232 port on the rear panel of the IRIS to a COM (DB-9) port on the PC that is running VA.

  • Page 44: Ir Capture - Entering Device Information

    In most cases, you will select some but not all functions in the template. Click the checkboxes to select the functions that you want to capture (FIG. 20). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 45: Ir Capture - Setting Ir Properties

    Once you have selected a Device Type, you should review the IR Properties for this device type. IR Properties are viewed and edited in the Properties tab of the Properties window (in the IR Code Capture and Management dialog). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 46 IR Settings - These basic IR properties are common to all IR devices: IR Mode: Click the drop-down menu to select either SET MODE IR (the default setting) or SET MODE SERIAL. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 47: Ir Capture - Capturing Ir Codes From The Hand Controller

    IR properties for this device, you are ready to start capturing the selected functions, using an AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit: Before you begin, make sure that the IRIS is connected to the PC running VA and powered up.
  • Page 48 3. Once you have captured all of the selected functions, save your work: In the IR Code Capture and Management dialog, select File > Save. This creates an IR Capture File (*.IRL) in the specified directory. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting - Ir Capture

    IRL files for many popular devices are available for download on the InConcert Resource Center (at www.amx.com): 1. Go the InConcert Resource Center on www.amx.com to search and download IRL files. Many of the devices represented in the InConcert Resource Center provide a ZIP file for download that contains all of the system files required to control that device, including IRL and XMD files.

  • Page 50: Adding Non-Ir Controlled Devices To The Device Database

    3. In the Properties window (FIG. 23): a. Enter the name of the device's Manufacturer (in the Manufacturer field). b. Enter the model name/number of the device (in the Model field). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 51 4. The Functions window (FIG. 25) is pre-populated with list of functions supported for the selected device type. FIG. 25 Functions window Double-click on any function in this list to add it to the Control String Assignments window (FIG. 26). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 52 Every CSD file must have a manufacturer defined (in the Manufacturer field of the Properties window). Every CSD file must have a device model defined (in the Model field of the Properties window). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 53: Opening Existing Control Strings Definition (*.Csd) Files

    1. Select File > Control String Definition > Open Definition to invoke the Open dialog. 2. Locate and select a *CSD file and click Open. 3. The selected CSD file is opened in the Control Strings Definition dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 54: Adding Module-Supported Devices To The Device Database

    1. Go to www.amx.com, and log in as a Dealer (click Dealers in the toolbar). 2. Click on the InConcert toolbar button. 3. Click I Accept to accept the AMX Software License and Warranty Agreement and proceed to the (FIG. 29) .

  • Page 55: Downloading Duet Module (*.Jar) Files

    Resource Center at www.amx.com: 1. Search for the device that you want to include in your VA projects. 2. Click on the "D" icon to access the Device Model Details dialog for the selected Device/AMX System type. 3. In the Device Model Details dialog, select Download (under Model Information on the left side of the dialog).

  • Page 56: Searching For Ir Library (*.Irl) Files

    1. Go to www.amx.com, and log in as a Dealer (click Dealers in the toolbar). 2. Click on the InConcert toolbar button. 3. Click I Accept to accept the AMX Software License and Warranty Agreement and proceed to the InConcert Resource Center home page.

  • Page 57: Device Database - Default Search Paths

    The new directory now appears in the Search Paths list. 3. Click on the Rebuild button. 4. The progress bar indicates the status of the rebuild operation. When the operation is complete, the status bar closes. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 58: Updating The Device Database

    4. Click OK to close the Browse For Folder dialog and add the selected directory to the Search Paths list. To Remove a Search Path 1. Select the search path that you want to remove in the Search Paths list. 2. Click the Remove Search Path button. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 59: To Re-Order The Search Paths

    "MSRP.csv" is the file used by VA. This is the file that you should edit. "AMX MSRP.csv" is a backup file. Do not edit this file - it is intended for use in the case that the MSRP.csv file is lost or corrupted in some way.
  • Page 60 5. Restart VA to see the MSRP (and Dealer Part Number, if one was included) in the Properties window for that device. Note that you must select the device in the System Diagram in order to view its properties (FIG. 31). FIG. 31 Properties window VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 61: Adding Devices To The System

    4. Review the device properties (including communication settings) for this device, edit if necessary. Right-click on any device in the System Diagram to access the System Diagram context menu. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 62: Devices/Modules With Multiple Connection Types

    Click on the System tab, in the Diagram Area, to design and view the System diagram - a layout of the entire system, including the NetLinx Central Controller, AMX devices and third-party (controlled) devices, as well as all device connections.

  • Page 63: Selecting A Netlinx Central Controller

    NetLinx Central Controller (default = NI-3000), an AMX Touch Panel, and up to two AMX Keypads (via the Basic System Assistant dialog). All other devices are added to the system by dragging them from the Toolbox into the Diagram Area.

  • Page 64: Selecting Amx User-Interface Devices

    Adding Devices to the System Selecting AMX User-Interface Devices Once you have selected a NetLinx Central Controller, it is a good time to specify one or more AMX User-Interface devices. User-Interface Devices include AMX Touch Panels and AMX Keypads. Every VA project/system requires at least one AMX User-Interface device.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Central Controller

    Controller, the device connections will be lost for the missing ports, but the devices will remain in the System (FIG. 35). However, if the replacement Controller has the same number of port types as the original, no device connections will be lost. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 66: Replacing System Devices

    Icon appears, release the device that you are dragging, and it will replace the existing one (FIG. 36). FIG. 36 Replace Icon If the devices are not compatible for replacement, the cursor icon indicates that replacement is not allowed (FIG. 37). FIG. 37 Replacement Is Not Allowed VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 67: Replacing Controlled Devices

    Once you have replaced the device in the System Diagram, use CodeBuilder to map the inputs for that device. Note that any Comments entered will carry over after replacing the device. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 68: Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol (Dddp)

    DDDP. Serial devices are passive and will only broadcast their exist- ence if polled to do so. The program developer must specify which NetLinx interfaces/ports (i.e. serial ports) should be polled for devices. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 69: Working With Dddp Devices

    System Settings section of the Navigation frame). This page (build 323 or higher) is used as the entry point for the management of all 3rd party DDDP Devices (FIG. 38). FIG. 38 Manage Other Devices page VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 70: Enable Auto Bind

    Manage Other Devices. Enable Module Search on Internet Clicking this button toggles the capability of searching the Internet (either AMX's site or a device specified site) for a device's compatible Duet modules. This capability is automatically disabled if the Master does not have Internet connectivity.

  • Page 71: Working With Accessories

    System Report (in the Accessory List section). To add accessories to an AMX device in the System Diagram: 1. Right-click on any AMX device in the System Diagram, and select Accessories from the context menu.

  • Page 72: Accessories Dialog

    The Accessories indicated in this dialog will be reflected in the System Report (in the Accessory List section). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 73: Connecting Devices

    2. Drag your mouse over a valid input connection node on the Central Controller, or the required intermediate device (such as an Expansion or Networking device) that allows the device to connect to the Central Controller: VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 74: Connection Lines - System Diagram

    2. Right-click and select Connect from the System Diagram context menu. Alternatively, you can select Connect from the Device menu. 3. VA automatically connects the device to an available matching port on the Central Controller. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 75: Using Auto-Connect

    NetLinx Central Controllers have a single Output connection node, plus one Input connection node for each of the port types on the device (FIG. 42). FIG. 42 Connecting Devices - Central Controllers VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 76: Connecting Devices - Expansion Devices

    Connecting Devices - Networking Devices MVP (wireless) panels require a Wireless Access Point between the panel and the Controller. Ethernet 10/100T panels require a Network Switch between the panel and the Controller. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 77: Connecting Devices - Touch Panels

    Connecting Devices Connecting Devices - Touch Panels Every system must have at least one AMX User-Interface device: Touch Panel, Keypad or Remote (FIG. 45). FIG. 45 Connecting Devices - Touch Panels Some Touch Panels do not connect directly to the NetLinx Controller: MVP (wireless) panels require a Wireless Access Point (e.g.

  • Page 78: Connecting Devices - Third-Party Devices

    Toolbox (in addition to the specific manufacturers and models represented for each device type). To hide all "DDDP Device" listings, de-select the Show DDDP Devices option in the Devices tab (FIG. 49). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 79: Connecting Devices - Media (Max) Devices

    The "Control" Ethernet port is used to connect the MAX Server to the Internet. The "VLAN" port is used to distribute digital A/V content. Note that the "VLAN" port is labelled "A/V OUT" on the servers (and in all MAX product documentation). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 80: Max Modules (Aom And Avm)

    The MAX-AOM connects to the MAX Server via USB. Each MAX-AOM module is capable of distributing audio to four zones. Do not use a USB hub with MAX Servers or AOM modules (FIG. 52). FIG. 52 Connecting Devices - MAX-AOM VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 81: Max-Avp Audio-Video Player

    (or any other connectors that exist on the player) to other devices in the system, until you establish each of these physical connectors via the Connection Manager dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 82 Once these connections are available in the Device Element, they can be connected to other devices in the diagram just like any other (drag-and-drop to draw a connection line between each input/output node to a compatible node on the Central Controller or another device in the system). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 83: Defining Physical Connectors For System Devices

    7. Specify the number of connectors of this type that are on the device in the Count row of the Properties table. Use the up/down arrows to adjust the count. Default = 1. 8. Click OK to save your changes and close the Connection Manager dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 84 Once these connections are available in the Device Element, they can be connected to other devices in the diagram just like any other (drag-and-drop to draw a connection line between each input/output node to a compatible node on the Central Controller or another device in the system). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 85: Setting Device Properties

    System Diagram, you can just type and press the Enter key to enter a device number for the selected device. Note that VA will prompt you if the value entered is outside of the allowed range for the selected property. Disabled: This option disables the Quick Input feature. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 86: Device Properties By Device Type

    Category - This is the category of devices that the selected device belongs to (read-only). Model Number - This is the product model number associated with this device (read-only). FG Number - This the AMX "Finished Goods" number associated with this device (read- only). This field is only displayed for AMX devices.

  • Page 87: Device Properties - Expansion Devices

    Card Frame Number - The current Card Frame Number setting (NXF and NXF-MINI cardframes only). FG Number - This is the AMX "Finished Goods" number associated with this device (read- only). This field is only displayed for AMX devices. MSRP - This is the MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) for this device (read-only).

  • Page 88: Device Properties - Networking Devices

    This field is only displayed for AMX devices. Device Properties - Touch Panels The following parameters are required for AMX Touch Panels, and are set via fields in the Device Properties window. These fields are only displayed if a Touch Panel is selected in the System diagram.

  • Page 89: Device Properties - Keypads

    Setting Device Properties Device Properties - Keypads The following parameters are required for AMX Keypads, and are set via fields in the Device Properties window. These fields are only displayed if a Keypad is selected in the System diagram. Name - This is the (default) system name for the selected device. Click inside this row to edit the element name;...

  • Page 90: Device Properties - Third-Party Devices

    OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. Engraving Font - Select AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), or Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS for text from the drop down menu. AMX Icons2 provides various control-oriented icons that can be engraved on the buttons.

  • Page 91: Device Properties - Media

    Device Properties - Media The following parameters are required for MAX by AMX devices, and are set via fields in the Device Properties window. These fields are only displayed if a (MAX) Media device is selected in the System diagram.

  • Page 92: Device Number Ranges - By Device Type

    • Dynamic devices (NetLinx Devices with no device number assigned) 32001-32385 • Virtual devices. 32768-36863 - start at 33001 • Dynamic Virtual Devices (used by some older AMX-written modules) 36865-37863 • Module Virtual devices (non-echoing devices) 37865-40999 • Duet Virtual Devices...

  • Page 93: Communication Parameters - Ethernet Connections

    Properties window (click inside any of these fields to access a drop-down menu of supported options): These fields are only displayed if Modem is selected as the Connection Type for the device. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 94: Communication Parameters - Serial (Rs-232/422/485) Connections

    By default, Serial devices are always added to the system with RS-232 set as the Connection Type. Change the Connection Type to match the device's requirements via the Connection Type field in the Device Properties window. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 95: Communication Parameters - Tcp/Ip Connections

    Uses a bus or star topology and supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. Ethernet 1000T - This represents a "Gigabit" Ethernet connection, which supports data rates of 1 gigabit (1,000 megabits) per second. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 96: Device:port:system (D:p:s)

    PORT: 16-bit integer represents the port number (in the range 1 through the number of ports on the Controller or device) SYSTEM: 16-bit integer represents the system number (0 = this system) VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 97: Device Addressing

    Throughout the following setting options you can enter new values or press <ENTER> to keep current settings enabled. 2. When prompted to enter a Host Name you can either press <ENTER> to accept the current name (NetLinx) or enter a new name and press <ENTER>. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 98: To Assign A Dhcp Address

    (yes) and press <ENTER> or change the entry to n (no) to repeat the process: Is this correct? Type Y or N and Enter -> y Settings written. Device must be rebooted to enable new settings. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 99: Netlinx Device Addressing Via The Master's Ui

    5. Select either the DHCP or Specify an IP Address checkbox to chose the source of the IP Address information being used within the remaining fields. 6. Enter or change any IP Address or DNS Address information within the remaining fields. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 100: Step 3: Change The System Number Via The System Menu

    6. Press Done to close the keypad, assign the number, and return to the Protected Setup page. 7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and incorporate any changes. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 101: Mio Modero Keypad Device Addressing

    The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are ON. If you later change the device number, remove and reconnect the AXlink power connector to enter the new device number into memory. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 102 Setting Device Properties VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 103: Defining Control Strings

    (FIG. 66). 4. The Functions window is pre-populated with list of functions supported for the selected device type (FIG. 67) . VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 104 Type Directly Into The Text Field in other cases the field provides a drop-down menu of supported parameters to choose from (FIG. 70). FIG. 70 Select From a Drop-Down Menu Of Supported Parameters VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 105 7. Assuming all required information is present, the Save As dialog prompts you to specify a filename for this CSD file, and a target directory. Click Save to save the file, and close the Save As and Control Strings Definition dialogs. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 106 Defining Control Strings VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 107: Defining Device Macros

    User Interface Buttons Window The User Interface Buttons window displays the UI buttons available for the selected device. You can design a macro for any or all of these buttons (FIG. 71). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 108: Event Window

    Click the Status tab to view and select from a list of status-related functions available for each third-party device in the system (click any device name to expand its status-related functions list). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 109: Codebuilder Toolbar

    Handler Options - Click to access the Button Event Options dialog. Use the options in this dialog to manage Handler(s) used by the selected event. At least one handler must be used with each event. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 110: Codebuilder Dialog - View Menu

    5. In the Event window, there is a tab for each Event Handler selected in the Button Event Options dialog (Push Event, Release Event and Hold Event). These tabs allow you to build macros specific VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 111 Click the Status tab (FIG. 77) to view and select from a list of status-related functions available for each third-party device in the system (click any device name to expand its status- related functions list). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 112 (in the Event window), or by toggling the Show Friendly Names of Functions option and selecting the specific Function/Parameter directly in the Functions tab. FIG. 80 Parameters Drop-down Menu 7. Click OK to save your changes and close the CodeBuilder dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 113: Defining The Navigation For Ui Devices

    Overview User-Interface (UI) devices are the AMX devices in the system that the end-user will interact with to control the other equipment in the system. UI devices can be either AMX Touch Panels or AMX Mio Modero Keypads. In either case, once you have added at least one UI device to the system, you'll need to define the navigation for each UI device.

  • Page 114: Touch Panel Ui Diagram

    1. In the Toolbox, click on an Element tab to display the UI elements of that type available to choose from, within the template applied to this panel. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 115: Removing Ui Elements

    Replace icon is displayed on the cursor. When the Replace Icon appears, release the element that you are dragging, and it will replace the existing one (FIG. 82). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 116: Touch Panel Templates

    The Basic System Assistant dialog includes options (Resolution and Template) for applying a template to the selected Touch Panel. The Touch Panel Template Manager dialog includes options for Installing new templates, as well as Removing and Previewing installed templates. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 117: Installing Touch Panel Templates

    - From AMX.com, or From File. From AMX.com - this option allows you to download VA touch panel template files (*.VAT) from the www.amx.com web site. Naturally, you must have access to the Internet in order to use this option.

  • Page 118: Selecting A Touch Panel Template - Via Device Properties

    1. Select Managers > Touch Panel Template Manager (or click the toolbar button) to open the Touch Panel Template Manager dialog. 2. Select the template that you want to uninstall (in the thumbnail preview area of the dialog). 3. Click the Remove button. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 119: Color Schemes

    All color schemes for this template are displayed in the horizontal scroll area at the bottom of the dialog. Use the scroll bar to view thumbnails for each color scheme. Click on any thumbnail to view the selected color scheme in the main preview area of the dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 120: Changing The Color Scheme On A Touch Panel Template

    Alternatively, you can access this dialog by right-clicking on any the Template Element and selecting Element Preview from the context menu. Click Fit Image to scale the preview image to fit the window on this dialog (default = enabled). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 121: Connecting Elements In The Ui Diagram

    UI. If you have a single main Navigation element that connects to all of the device elements in your UI, then the EXIT node should connect the main Template element to the Start Device element (the Touch Panel). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 122: Connecting Ui Elements - Start Device

    Start Device Element (Home Page). The path back to the Start Device can only be made from a Mode Selection Element, or from a Navigation (or Sub-Navigation) Element (FIG. 92). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 123: Connecting Ui Elements - Mode Selection

    Mom has a different mode that provides access to devices that she is interested in using. You could even set up a mode for the kids that allows them to control some limited set of devices like the TV and DVD player. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 124: Connecting Ui Elements - Navigation

    Navigation pages are accessed directly from the Start device element (FIG. 97). FIG. 97 Navigation Pages Accessed Directly From The Start Device Element If your panel uses multiple modes, then each Mode would provide access a separate Navigation element (FIG. 98). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 125: Connecting Ui Elements - Features

    Placeholders can only be connected between Navigation elements and Features and/or Sub- Features elements. Each placeholder must be named uniquely. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 126: Connecting Ui Elements - Device Elements

    Note that VA will prompt you if the value entered is outside of the allowed range for the selected property. Disabled: This option disables the Quick Input feature. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 127: Ui Element Properties - Start Device Element

    Category - This is the category of devices that the selected device belongs to (read-only). Model Number - This is the manufacturer's model name for the device (read-only). FG Number - This the AMX "Finished Goods" number associated with this device (read- only). This field is only displayed for AMX devices.

  • Page 128: Ui Element Properties - Navigation

    View Name, which may contain Unicode characters. When you add a View Name to an element, the View Name is indicated in parenthesis beneath the Name on this element (in the Touch Panel UI diagram). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 129: Ui Element Properties - Sub-Features

    UI diagram (it is not displayed on the generated Touch Panel page). Click inside this row to edit the element name; note that the element Name cannot contain any Unicode characters. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 130: Ui Element Properties - Device Elements

    Devices tab of the Toolbox. Device Port Number - This field displays this element's default device port number assignment (on the touch panel). Click inside this field to change this assignment. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 131: Customizing Touch Panel Ui Pages

    2. To add an element to the panel page, simply double-click on any unused element in the User Interface Elements list. This action adds a new button for the selected element to the Design View window. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 132: Deleting User-Interface Elements From The Touch Panel Page

    Text from the context menu). This opens the Enter Text dialog. 4. Enter or edit the text that want to show on the selected button, and click OK to save your changes and close this dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 133: Customize Ui Pages Dialog

    User Interface Elements window: The Interface Elements window indicates the various elements available for the active UI page (FIG. 104). FIG. 104 Customize UI Pages Dialog - User Interface Elements window VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 134: Generating The Tpdesign4 Project (*.Tp4) File

    Once it has been created, this project file can be opened and edited in the TPDesign4 application (available for free download from www.amx.com). Select the Open Project In TPDesign4 option to automatically open the resulting file once it is generated.
  • Page 135 (...) to access the Enter Text dialog - enter the desired text and click OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. 4. Select the font to use for the engraved text from the Engraving Font drop-down menu (AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS).

  • Page 136: Keypad Ui Tabs

    The diagram below (FIG. 109) indicates the layout for buttons in the Keypad UI diagram: Button Numbers (Channel Codes) Button Names, Menu Actions (if applicable) Engraved Text (if applicable) FIG. 109 Layout For Buttons In The Keypad UI Diagram VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 137: Keypad Buttons

    Channel Code - This field displays the selected button's Channel Code assignment. The channel code is the same as the button number and is read-only. The Channel Code represents communication out of the keypad to the master controller. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 138: Combining And Uncombining Buttons

    OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. Engraving Font - Select AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), or Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS for text from the drop down menu. AMX Icons2 provides various control-oriented icons that can be engraved on the buttons.

  • Page 139: Uncombining Buttons

    Select Keypad > Edit LCD Menu (or click the toolbar button) to access the Keypad Fixed Menu Editor dialog. There are two main concepts involved in configuring the LCD menu: The Main Menu displays a listing of the devices that the end-user can control via this Keypad. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 140: Adding Devices To The Main Menu

    3. Select an event from the Events list. The selected event's name is automatically added to the Item Caption text field. You can edit this text if necessary. 4. Click OK to add the event to the Sub Menu. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 141: Generating The Keypadbuilder Project (*.Kpb) File For Keypads

    (...) to access the Enter Text dialog - enter the desired text and click OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. 4. Select the font to use for the engraved text from the Engraving Font drop-down menu (AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS).

  • Page 142: Remote Ui Tabs

    Remote UI diagram Remote Buttons AMX Mio R-1 and R-2 Remotes feature six customizable pushbuttons to allow the end-user to control system devices. Click on any button on the Remote UI diagram to select it for editing, via the button properties in the Properties window (FIG.

  • Page 143: Remote Button Properties

    OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. Engraving Font - Select AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), or Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS for text from the drop down menu. AMX Icons2 provides various control-oriented icons that can be engraved on the buttons.

  • Page 144: Exporting The Remote Button Engraving Template As A Dxf File

    Once it has been created, this project file can be opened and edited in the KeypadBuilder application (available for free download from www.amx.com). Select the Open Project In KeypadBuilder option to automatically open the resulting file once it is generated.

  • Page 145: Finishing The Project

    Purchase Order - Enter the sales number associated with this project. Comments - Enter any comments that might prove useful regarding this project. The only required field in this dialog is System Name. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 146: Saving The Project

    1. Select System > Print Diagrams (or click the toolbar button) to open the Print Diagrams dialog. 2. To exclude any diagrams from being printed, uncheck the checkbox next to its listing in the Diagram area. By default, all diagrams are selected for printing. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 147: Generating And Transferring System Files

    Once your VA project is complete, you are ready to generate and transfer the system files required by the Central Controller to make the system work. The FileTransfer 2 application (available for free download from www.amx.com) is required to perform transfers.

  • Page 148: Preset And Media Content Database Files

    You can also generate the System Report (HTML) file via the System Report option in the System menu. NetLinx Studio 2 is available for free download from www.amx.com, and comes with its own online help and documentation. Preset and Media Content Database Files If your VA Project includes Preset (*.PXD) and/or Media (*.MXD) Content Database files ((created in...

  • Page 149: Va Generated System Files

    NetLinx Studio. Workspace files allow you to edit any of the system files within NetLinx Studio. Refer to the NetLinx Studio on-line help for information on Workspace files. *-VA Report.HTML - this is the System Report for this project. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 150: Making Your Project Portable

    Verify (or edit if necessary) the full path and file name of the exported "To Go" (*.AXW) file. AXW files preserve all relative file path information for the Projects, Systems and System files contained in the Workspace, making them ideal for distribution to remote sites. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 151 Click OK, and NetLinx Studio will indicate when the AXW File Extraction is complete (FIG. 117). Click OK. d. Once NetLinx Studio has opened the AXW file, it automatically opens the project, for editing or transfer operations. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 152: Generating The System Report (Html) File

    Click on any item in the Table of Contents to jump to that heading in the report. The contents of the System Report will vary depending on the devices in your system, but the main sections in every System Report include: VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 153: System Diagram

    Equipment List Installation Checklist Use the Installation Checklist as a guide to the installation process. Each item in the checklist should be completed before you continue (FIG. 120). FIG. 120 Installation Checklist VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 154: Wiring Connections

    This section of the report provides a summary of the Device Addressing, plus several subsections that describe various aspects of configuring device addressing on the NetLinx Master and AMX devices (including "Master Addressing via Terminal - Telnet", "NetLinx Device Addressing via the Master's UI", "Modero Touch Panels Device Addressing", and more (FIG.

  • Page 155: Troubleshooting And Support

    This section contains troubleshooting information relating to many different aspects of the control system (FIG. 123). FIG. 123 Troubleshooting and Support Contact Information This section provides contact information for AMX technical support. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 156: Using Amx Power Calculator

    Finishing the Project Using AMX Power Calculator Select Help > Power Calculator to open the AMX Power Calculator.xls worksheet file. FIG. 124 AMX Power Calculator You'll need to have a program loaded on your PC that can open XLS files (such as Microsoft®...
  • Page 157 Use a cable gauge that is shown in green. All current draw values are "Worst Case" or Max values as listed in AXPower.txt. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 158 Finishing the Project VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 159: Appendix A: Troubleshooting And Support

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support Overview AMX provides several useful Troubleshooting tools. In NetLinx systems you can use Terminal, Telnet, or the Master's browser-based UI. More information on these tools is available within both the Software Installation and AMX Technical Publications sections of the AMX website.

  • Page 160: Ethernet Cable Troubleshooting Tips

    Cancel button is disabled so there's no obvious way to terminate the transfers. To un-hang VA in this situation: 1. Right-click on the File Transfer task bar icon, and select SHOW. This opens the File Transfer 2 application dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 161: Troubleshooting - Ir Capture

    If your device does not use hardware handshaking, be sure handshaking is disabled on the port. Hardware handshaking can be disable by sending an 'HSOFF' command to the device port. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 162: Cabling

    Terminal Emulator to display the transmitted string to the screen. 4. For example, the Axcent3 port #1 can be connected to a laptop's COM1 port using a standard AMX programming cable (FG10-727). This would be wired as follows; pin 2 to pin3; pin 3 to pin2; and pin 5 to pin 5.

  • Page 163: The Controlled Device

    1. Click the Manage System link (from within the System Settings section of the Navigation frame). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 164 SEND_COMMAND <dev> "CALIBRATE". String Expressions start and end with double quotes (" "). Double quotes are not escaped, rather they are embedded within single quotes. String expressions may contain string literals, VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 165: Manage System - Diagnostics

    This preset mechanism is done via cookies so it does not persist across multiple browsers/ computers. 4. Once you have made your modifications/selections within this dialog, press the Update button to save your changes and return to the Diagnostics dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 166 • Status Messages: Generates a message when there is a change in the target device's status. · • Custom Events From Device: Generates a message there is a custom event occurring from the target device. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 167: Flow Control

    RTS pin goes 'high', indicating it is able to receive data. There is another level of hardware handshaking using DTR and DSR, or Data Set Ready and Data Terminal Ready. These are primarily used by modems to communicate with PCs. These modes are not used in AMX gear, and you will find no connections for these signals.

  • Page 168: If Va Won't Compile Your Project

    Likewise, an Output Folder (as specified in the Generate and Transfer System Files dialog) named "Joe's VA Projects" will also prevent a successful compile. Again, remove the apostrophe from the directory name and recompile. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 169: Appendix B: Va Ir Templates - Channel Layouts

    Function Name Required Power Menu Tilt Up Tilt Down Pan Left Pan Right Home Auto Iris Iris Open Iris Close Auto Focus Focus Near Focus Far Manual Focus Zoom In Zoom Out VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 170: Ir Template Channel Layout: Cd Changer/Player

    Power On (discrete) Power Off (discrete) TV/Video or TV/VCR Video1 or LineA or Input + Video2 or LineB or Input - Video3 RGB1 or Tape1 or DAT RGB or Tape2 or DAT VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 171 Delete / Erase Check Clear / Cancel ADLC Title Display Open/Close / Eject Continue Group Disc Skip Memory Next Track 11 direct Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 172 Track 23 Track 24 Track 25 >10 >20 Disc 0 direct Disc 1 Disc 2 Disc 3 Disc 4 Disc 5 Disc 6 Disc 7 Disc 8 Disc 9 Disc 10 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 173: Ir Template Channel Layout: Digital Satellite System (Dss)

    Cursor Up Cursor Dn Cursor Left Cursor Right Menu Select / OK Clear Info TV/DSS Guide Favorite Prev Ch/Go Back/Recall Info / Display Browse Action Station Index Exit Category Fetch Alt/Aud Alpha VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 174 Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts Digital Satellite System (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required Surf +100 +1000 Help Page Up Page Down VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 175: Ir Template Channel Layout: Digital Video Recorder (Dvr)

    Menu Cursor ^ Cursor v Cursor < Cursor > Select Exit Clear Cancel Return TV/VCR Jump Channel Guide Instant Replay Thumbs ^ Thumbs v Replay Guide Replay Zones Return to Live VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 176 Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts Digital Video Recorder (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required Slow Motion Quick Skip Display Input Help Info / Display List Page Up Page Down Frame + Frame - Favorites Advance VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 177: Ir Template Channel Layout: Document Camera

    > Auto Iris Iris Open Iris Close Upper/Single Lamp Lower Lamp Auto Focus Focus Near Focus Far Zoom In Zoom Out Toggle Preset Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 178: Ir Template Channel Layout: Dvd Changer/Player

    Cursor > Navigation Select Exit Title Menu T on Tosh; T/C Mitsu;Title/Chapter Clear Return Angle Subtitle On/Off Subtitle Menu Display;On screen Step (advance one frame) Step fwd (frame) Step Rev (frame) Slow VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 179 Program (Pioneer) Search Mode (Sony) Time (Sony) Zoom Scan Speed Open/Close Play Mode Random; Shuffle Setup; Action +100 Cancel Audio Repeat Mode Disc Skip / Disc Skip + Disc Skip - Help VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 180: Ir Template Channel Layout: Lighting

    Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Scene 8 Scene 9 All Off Scene 11 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 14 Scene 15 Scene 16 Raise Lower VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 181: Ir Template Channel Layout: Monitor

    Select Exit Clear Return Aspect Picture Mute Freeze RGB1 RGB2 RGB3 RGB4 RGB5 Input 1 (modular) Input 2 (modular) Input 3 (modular) Input 4 (modular) Input 5 (modular) Input 6 (modular) VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 182 Input (unused format) PIP CH + PIP CH - PIP OFF PIP TV/Video PIP Freeze PIP Swap PIP Position PIP Audio PIP Size PIP Split PIP Input Up/Inc/Level + Dn/Dec/Level - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 183 Sharpness- /Aperture Sharpness Tint + Tint - Tint Zoom + Zoom - Zoom Phase +/Hue Phase -/Hue Phase/Hue Picture + Picture - Picture Func + Func - Degauss Display/CAL/CLR Reset Cancel VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 184: Ir Template Channel Layout: Motor

    Audio Input 8 Audio Input 9 Audio Input 10 Bass / Bass + Bass - Treble / Treble + Treble - Loudness AV Source ^ AV Source v Toggling AV Input Tape Monitor VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 185 Mode - Center Mode Effect + Effect - Effect Level Effect On/Off DISCRETE MODE RECALLS BELOW Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 6 Mode 7 Mode 8 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 186 SURROUND STEERING BELOW Rear ^ Rear v Center ^ Center v Sub Vol + Sub Vol - Balance Left Balance Right Ch Select Ch Level + Ch Level - Balance Center Rear Side VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 187: Ir Template Channel Layout: Radio

    Preset Bank 4/D Category Up (XM) Category Down (XM) . (period) Bass / Bass + Bass - Treble / Treble + Treble - Loudness Sleep Night / Midnight Up/Inc/Level + Down/Dec/Level - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 188 Seek - Shift Band Band Cycle Direct Tune / Mode Direct Tuning; Mode Tuner Index + (Sony) Tuner Index - (Sony) FM Mode / ST / MONO Preset + Preset - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 189: Ir Template Channel Layout: Receiver

    Preset Bank Toggle Preset Bank 1/A Preset Bank 2/B Preset Bank 3/C Preset Bank 4/D AUDIO INPUTS BELOW Audio Input 1 Audio Input 2 Audio Input 3 Audio Input 4 Audio Input 5 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 190 Dn or Dec or - Band 4 (TV, WX, SW) Surround On/Off Surround On (Discrete) Surround Off (Discrete) Main Mode Select (toggling) Sub Mode Select Direct 5.1 or 6 Channel Test Tone VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 191 SURROUND STEERING BELOW Rear Vol + Rear Vol - Center Vol + Center Vol - Sub Vol + Sub Vol - Balance Left Balance Right Ch Select Ch Level + Ch Level - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 192 Scan - Seek/Seek + Seek - Shift Or Bank Select Band or AM/FM Direct Tuning Tuner Index + Tuner Index - FM Mode/ ST/Mono Save Tuner Preset + Tuner Preset - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 193: Ir Template Channel Layout: Set Top Box

    F; Function Program Scan (steps through presets on Scientific Atlanta) Preset * (enters response to opinion on Zenith) CE; Channel Elimination on Zenith Fav;FC; RCL or Ch Fav on Sci. Atlanta VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 194 Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts Set Top Box (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required --> (move on screen control arrow) Last Channel;LC; Pref/Next Exit Code; Learn (access code) Guide Page Up Page Down VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 195: Ir Template Channel Layout: Slide Projector

    Slide 15 Slide 16 Slide 17 Slide 18 Slide 19 Slide 20 Slide 21 Slide 22 Slide 23 Slide 24 Slide 25 Slide 26 Slide 27 Slide 28 Slide 29 Slide 30 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 196 Slide 59 Slide 60 Slide 61 Slide 62 Slide 63 Slide 64 Slide 65 Slide 66 Slide 67 Slide 68 Slide 69 Slide 70 Slide 71 Slide 72 Slide 73 Slide 74 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 197 Slide 103 Slide 104 Slide 105 Slide 106 Slide 107 Slide 108 Slide 109 Slide 110 Slide 111 Slide 112 Slide 113 Slide 114 Slide 115 Slide 116 Slide 117 Slide 118 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 198 Slide 125 Slide 126 Slide 127 Slide 128 Slide 129 Slide 130 Slide 131 Slide 132 Slide 133 Slide 134 Slide 135 Slide 136 Slide 137 Slide 138 Slide 139 Slide 140 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 199: Ir Template Channel Layout: Tv

    Cursor Down Cursor Left Cursor Right Select Exit Jump/Back/Prev CH/Recall Video (Menu) Cancel Clear Return Aspect . (period) Picture Mute Guide Help Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Audio 4 Audio 5 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 200 Phase/Hue or Phase + Phase -/Hue - Picture or Picture + Picture - Favorites PIP CH + PIP CH - PIP OFF PIP TV/Video PIP Freeze PIP Swap PIP Position/locate PIP Audio VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 201 Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts TV (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required PIP Size PIP Split PIP Input Sleep 1000 Freeze Page Up Page Dn Input Toggle/Input + Input - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 202: Ir Template Channel Layout: Vcr

    Video1 or Line A or Input + Video 2 or Line B or Input - Video 3 RGB1 or Tape1 or DAT RGB2 or Tape2 or DAT Tuner Phono AM/FM Play < (reverse play) Menu VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 203 Deck 2 Pause Deck 2 Fwd >> Deck 2 Rev << Deck 2 Search Fwd >> Deck 2 Search Rev << Deck 2 Record Deck 2 Record Mute Deck 2 Reverse Play VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 204: Ir Template Channel Layout: Video Projector

    Discreet Picture Mute Off Toggling Picture Mute Audio Mute On Audio Mute Off Reserved Freeze On Freeze Off Freeze Toggle Text On Text Off Text Toggle Menu On Menu Off Menu Toggle Cursor Up VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 205 Sync + Sync - Sync Video Adj + Video Adj - RESERVED Zoom Adjust + / Up / Inc Adjust - / Down / Dec Menu + Menu - Focus Return Aspect VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 206 Select + Select - Standby toggle (only if 9,27,28 are present) Standby on (only if 9,27,28 are present) Standby Off (only if 9,27,28 are present) Select (only if enter is already present) VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 207: Appendix C: Using An Iris Ir Capture Unit

    LED inside the pushbutton. • SEND: Transmits captured RC functions to a PC running the IRLIB software program. The red LED inside the pushbutton lights when valid RC functions are ready to send. • VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 208: Iris - Capturing Rc Functions

    The verify led goes off, "01" appears in the display, and the Send pushbutton's LED lights. If an Er message appears in the display, repeat steps 3 and 5. Otherwise, go to step 6. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 209: Iris - Capturing Rc Functions In Sp (Special Function) Mode

    P mode default settings when you connect power to the IRIS unit. 4. Repeat steps 3 - 6 described in the Capturing RC Functions in Default Mode topic to capture the RC function. IRIS - Default Mode Settings VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 210: Iris - Display Characters And P Mode Settings

    To set the baud rate: 1. Disconnect the power supply from the IRIS unit. 2. Press and hold the up, down, and send pushbuttons. Reconnect the power supply and release the pushbuttons. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 211: Iris - Baud Rate And Display Digits

    Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-25 to DB-9): FIG. 127 Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-25 to DB-9) wiring diagram Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-9 to DB-9): FIG. 128 Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-9 to DB-9) wiring diagram VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 212: Iris - Remote Control Ir Functions

    Send Com- with this product and can also be used if the Studio mand is pressed, an ER appears application changes (mentioned above) do not work. on the unit's display. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 213: Appendix D: Amx Icon 2 Character Map

    Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map Overview Use the AMX Icon 2 font to use symbols instead of text for many standard transport and control functions, for use on engraved keypad buttons (FIG. 129). Digit 1Capital letter Y...
  • Page 214 Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 215: Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories By Type

    Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type Supported Devices by Type Supported NetLinx Central Controllers Visual Architect v1.1 supports the following AMX NetLinx Central Controllers: • NI-700 • NI-2100 • NI-3000 • NI-4000 • NXI w/ NXC-ME260/64 •...

  • Page 216: Supported Amx Remote Controllers

    Visual Architect v1.1 supports the following AMX Remotes. Mio R-1 Mio R-2 Supported AMX Media Devices Visual Architect v1.1 supports the following MAX by AMX Media Devices. • MAX-HT04 • MAX MMS-01S • MAX-AOM • MAX-AVP • MAX-CSE • MAX-HT12 • MAX MMS-02S •...

  • Page 217: Supported Amx Accessories By Device Type

    Supported AMX Accessories by Device Type Supported AMX Accessories - Netlinx Controllers Product Model Product FG Power (mA) Accessory Description Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Model MSRP Information NI-700 FG2105-03 Surface Mount Bracket AC-SMB FG525 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 218 FG2105-04 ICSNet Card NXA-ICSNET FG2105-10 $200 2.8 amp Power Supply PSN2.8 FG423-17 $120 w/ Phoenix connector 4.4 amp Power Supply PSN4.4 FG423-45 $150 Default - include w/ Phoenix connector with NI VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 219 PSN2.8 FG423-17 $120 w/ Phoenix connector 4.4 amp Power Supply PSN4.4 FG423-45 $150 Default - include w/ Phoenix connector with NI 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 w/ Phoenix connector VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 220 4.4 amp Power Supply PSN4.4 FG423-45 $150 Default - include w/ Phoenix connector with NI 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 w/ Phoenix connector NetLinx IR Emitter Cable CC-NIRC FG10-000-11 $50 None included VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 221: Supported Amx Accessories - Expansion Devices

    MIO-ACCEL-S-sc FG5796-08sc $70 Product Model Product FG Power (mA) Accessory Description Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Model MSRP Information IRX-PP38 FG460 PCS2 FG427 Rack Mount Kit AC-RK FG515 VSS2 FG5916-10 AXR-RF-418 FG782-418 AXR-RF-433 FG782-433 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 222: Supported Amx Accessories - Remote Controllers

    Set of 4 single buttons MIO-PRESTIGE-SW-sc FG5798-05sc Set of 2 doublebuttons MIO-PRESTIGE-DW-sc FG5798-06sc Set of blankbuttons MIO-CLASSIC-BB-sc FG5795-07sc Accent Frame MIO-ACCCP-S-sc FG5795-08sc MIO-PRESTIGE-D-sc FG5978-02sc Set of 4 single buttons MIO-CLASSIC-SW-sc FG5795-21sc VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 223 Set of 2 double buttons MIO-ELITE-DW-dc FG5796-22dc $40 Set of blank buttons MIO-ELITE-BB-dc FG5796-07dc $99 Accent Frame MIO-ACCEL-S-dc FG5796-08dc $70 Engraving for full MIO-ELITE-S-EN FG5796-11 $150 Default - Include button set w/ product VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 224 MIO-ELITE-SW-cc FG5796-21cc Set of 2 double buttons MIO-ELITE-DW-cc FG5796-22cc Set of blank buttons MIO-ELITE-BB-cc FG5796-07cc Accent Frame MIO-ACCEL-S-cc FG5796-08cc Engraving for full MIO-ELITE-SL-EN FG5796-13 Default - Include button set w/ product VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 225: Supported Amx Accessories - Mvp Wireless Touch Panels

    PSN4.4 FG423-45 $150 with Phoenix connector 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 with Phoenix connector Supported AMX Accessories - MVP Wireless Touch Panels Product Model Product FG Power (mA) Accessory Description Accessory Accessory Accessory Model MSRP FG5965-01 3700 (MVP),...

  • Page 226: Supported Amx Accessories - Modero Touch Panels

    4.4 amp Power Supply PSN4.4 FG423-45 $150 with Phoenix connector 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 with Phoenix connector Supported AMX Accessories - Modero Touch Panels Product Model Product FG Power (mA) Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model...
  • Page 227 Information NXD-CV7 FG2258-02K 1500 (TP), Set of 2 bezels with NXA-BEZ-7B-BL FG2258-30 $160 TBD (WC-B), buttons - black 460 (WC-G) Set of 2 bezels with NXA-BEZ-7B-WH FG2258-31 $160 buttons - white VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 228 Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information 802.11g wireless card NXA-WC80211G/CF FG2255-07 $280 Battery Base Kit NXA-BASE/1 FG2255-05K $1,200 Battery Pack NXT-BP FG2255-10 $340 Quick Charger Kit NXT-CHG FG2250-50K $1,320 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 229 CV10 kit Product Model Product FG Power (mA) Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information Rack Mount Kit for AVB AC-RK FG515 128MB Compact FLASH NXA-CFSP128M FG2116-36 $340 upgrade VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 230 Power (mA) Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information NXD-1200V FG2251-60K 3200 (TP), 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 Default - Include 575 (WC-G) w/ Phoenix connector w/ 1200V VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 231 Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information NXT-1200 FG2250-61RGB TBD (TP), 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 Default - Include VGRGB 2700 (BASE/B) w/ Phoenix connector w/ 1200VG VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 232 Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information NXT-1500 FG2252-61V 5500 (TP), 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 Default - Include VGVideo 2700 (BASE/B) w/ Phoenix connector w/ 1500VG VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 233 Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information NXD-1500 FG2253-61RGB TBD (TP), 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 Default - Include VGRGB 575 (WC-G) w/ Phoenix connector w/ 1500VG VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 234 Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model MSRP Information NXT-1700 FG2252-61RGB TBD (TP), 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 Default - Include VGRGB 2700 (BASE/B) w/ Phoenix connector w/ 1700VG VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 235 Rack Mount Kit for AVB AC-RK FG515 256MB Compact FLASH NXA-CFTPV256M FG2116-43 $680 upgrade 512MB Compact FLASH NXA-CFTPV512M FG2116-44 $1,200 upgrade 1GB Compact FLASH NXA-CFTPV1GB FG2116-45 $1,998 upgrade 802.11g wireless card NXA-PCI80211G FG2255-04 $280 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 236 Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 237: Appendix F: The Inconcert Resource Center

    InConcert Resource Center - Search Devices 1. Use the Search Devices options to perform a search for the desired device using at least one of the fields (Manufacturer, Device Model, Remote Control #, Device Type, Control Method, and AMX System type).

  • Page 238: Inconcert Resource Center - Search Remote Controls

    2. Click on any Model link to open the Device Model Details dialog for that device. Use this dialog to view device specifications and download associated files, including the Duet Module (*JAR) file. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

  • Page 239: Inconcert Resource Center - Voting / Request

    The options on this page allow you to vote for the NetLinx device modules that you would like to see developed and released by AMX, or request that a specific device module be developed. To Vote: Select up to three modules, then click on the Vote button. You may only vote once per month.
  • Page 240 Appendix F: The InConcert Resource Center VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
  • Page 241 VisualArchitect v1.1...
  • Page 242 It’s Your World - Take Control™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...

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