Appendix C - Dgx_Shell Commands; Overview Dgx_Shell Commands - AMX DGX1600-ENC Hardware Reference Manual

Appendix C – DGX_SHELL Commands

Overview DGX_SHELL Commands

The Enova DGX 100 Series Switcher supports a number of shell (command-line interpreter) commands for a variety of functions,
both basic and advanced.
General Rules and Information for DGX_SHELL Commands
DGX_SHELL commands are case sensitive.
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All commands in the DGX_SHELL require an Enter to execute.
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Enter help or ? to display a list of the commands supported in the DGX_SHELL.
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Enter help <command> for detailed usage and options on a specific command.
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Enter help -v to display all commands and descriptions.
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The DGX_SHELL interface does not use an automatic timeout.
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The DGX_SHELL interface is the default terminal emulation interface. BCS commands can be entered either through the
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"bcs" DGX_SHELL command (see page 247) or by exiting the DGX_SHELL and beginning a BCS interface (see the
instructions on page 244).
During firmware upgrades, the prompt changes to "(upgrading) DGX_SHELL>" and some commands will not be
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accessible until the upgrade is complete. (Use the "help" command to display accessible commands.)
Although the Help file lists all of the DGX_SHELL commands available for the Enova DGX Switcher, only information on the basic
commands (those most useful during installation and setup) are provided in this appendix. The remaining commands (which are
also listed in the Help file) are used mainly by technical support for troubleshooting. For additional information on any of the
advanced commands, contact www.amx.com/techsupport.
CAUTION: Incorrect use of advanced DGX_SHELL commands has the potential to alter the operation of the system. We recommend
that advanced commands only be entered in conjunction with instructions from technical support.
To enter the DGX_SHELL terminal interface:
1. Use a null modem serial cable to connect a PC to the Control port (RS-232 serial) on the enclosure (pinout for PC to
enclosure: 5 GND to 5 GND, 2 RXD to 3 TXD, and 3 TXD to 2 RXD).
2. Open NetLinx Studio (v4.0 or later).
3. Select Tools/Terminal Session (if you use another terminal emulation program, be sure to set the COM port and the
communication settings per Step 4).
The Terminal Window Communication Settings dialog box opens.
4. Set the COM port and the Serial Settings (Enova DGX 100 Series default settings: 115200 Baud / 8 / None / 1 / None).
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