AMX Optima Instruction Manual page 36

Installation and Setup
2.
Plug one end of the null modem serial cable into the Control (RS-232) port on the enclosure
(FIG. 13).
FIG. 13
Attach null modem serial cable to serial port
3.
Plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial port on the PC
(or serial controller/device).
4.
Open the serial communication software and set the PC's port settings to
match the Optima default port settings (see table to the right). In addition
to the default baud rate of 9600, Optima enclosures support baud rates of
19200, 38400, and 57600. The settings on the PC serial communication
software and the enclosure must correspond to each other. If a change is
required to make them match, changing the PC's settings is preferable.
If you decide to change the enclosure's settings instead, use XNConnect
(see the Help file).
Caution: To avoid system damage, follow the power-up sequence on page 33. We recommend
attaching all power cords to a surge protector and/or AC line conditioner.
5. If not already on, apply power first to the Optima enclosure and then to the source and destination
devices (see "Applying Power and Startup" on page 33).
6. Set up and run the desired method of control:
7.
Execute a test switch to ensure the Optima is working properly (see "Executing a Test Switch" on
page 36).
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AMX control devices – See the Instruction Manual for the specific interface.
APControl 3.0 – Install and open the program from the AMX AutoPatch CD (if your AMX
account has the required permissions, the program can be downloaded from www.amx.com).
Follow the setup wizard and open the APControl Launchbar.
APWeb – See the "APWeb Expansion Board" chapter on page 107.
Terminal emulation (HyperTerminal)
Accessories/Communications/HyperTerminal), select the COM port, and check that the
settings match those in the Optima Serial Port Settings table (see above). If the COM port
settings do not match, enter the applicable values from the table.
Click OK.
Cycle power on the Optima.
A short splash screen appears.
Null modem serial cable
– Open the program (typically at start/Programs/
Optima Instruction Manual
Optima
Serial Port Settings
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None