AMX DXLink Quick Start Manual

Overview
The DXLink Multi-Format Wallplate TX and DXLink Multi-Format Decor Style Wallplate
TX are used in conjunction with switchers that support DXLink Technology for
transmission of HDMI or analog video over twisted pair cable. Both Transmitters are
compatible with the DXLink HDMI RX and support InstaGate Pro® Technology. The
Instruction Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters /Receiver contains complete
documentation (including full specifications and supported input and output
resolutions); for details, see www.amx.com.
FIG. 1 Wallplate TX – FG1010-320-WH (left) and Decor TX– FG1010-325-WH (right)
General Specifications
General Specifications
Approvals CE, cUL, FCC Class A, RoHS
Power Consumption, 7 W
Enova DXLink Supplied (max.)
DXLink Power
• Power must be supplied by a DXLink Power sourcing
Note: For Wallplate use in an
Enova DGX system, use the
Enova DGX Configuration Tool
located at www.amx.com/enova
to determine power require-
ments of a configuration and
• To use PDXL-2 or PS-POE-AT-TC as a power
whether any DXLink units should
be powered with local power.
Thermal Dissipation, 24 BTU/hr.
Enova DXLink Supplied (max.)
Operational Temperature • 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)
Storage Temperature • -22° F to 158° F (-30° C to 70° C)
Operational Humidity 5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions:
• Depth 1.31 in. (3.33 cm); width 5.98 in. (15.20 cm);
• Wallplate TX
• Decor Wallplate TX
• Depth 2.25 in. (5.72 cm); width 3.48 in. (8.84 cm);
Weight / Shipping Weight
• 1.4 lb. (0.64 kg) / shipping 2.0 lb. (0.91 kg)
• Wallplate TX
• 0.75 lb. (0.34 kg) / shipping 1.35 lb. (.61 kg)
• Decor Wallplate TX
MTBF 381,000 hours
Compatible Formats HDMI (HDCP), DVI (DVI requires conversion cable)
Analog Signal RGBHV, RGBS, RGB, Y/Pb/Pr, Y/c, composite
Supported Twisted Pair Cable Shielded Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7
Types
Note: For more details and helpful cabling information,
reference the white paper titled "Cabling for Success
with DXLink" at www.amx.com or contact your AMX
representative.
Supported Twisted Pair Cable Up to 328 ft. (100 m)
Length – Up to 328 ft. (100 m)
Important: DXLink twisted pair cable runs for DXLink
equipment shall only be run within a common
building.*
Compatible Products Enova DGX 8/16/32/64; some Enova DVX Solutions
* "Common building" is defined as: Where the walls of the structure(s) are physically
connected and the structure(s) share a single ground reference.
Installation
System Setup
These Transmitters receive an HDMI signal (or DVI via a cable adapter) or an analog
video signal plus an audio signal from the source device. The audio can be either
digital audio embedded with the HDMI signal or analog stereo audio. Both the video
and audio are transmitted over twisted pair cable to a DXLink Input Board in a switcher
that supports DXLink Technology (see the example in FIG. 2). From the Input Board,
the signal can be routed through an output board. If the output board is a DXLink
Output Board, a DXLink HDMI RX is required between the board and the destination.
DXLink™ Multi-Format Decor Style Wallplate Transmitter (US)
Both available
in white (WH)
and black (BL)
device such as an Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 or
compatible Enova DVX (3155HD or 2155HD) or
PDXL-2 (FG1090-170) or PS-POE-AT-TC
(FG423-84). AMX does not support the use of any
other PoE injectors as these may potentially damage
the DXLink equipment.
source, Wallplates require firmware v1.2.40 or later.
height 4.69 in. (11.90 cm)
height 4.06 in. (10.31 cm)
DXLink™ Multi-Format Wallplate Transmitter and
DXLink
Input Board
DXLink
Multi-Format
Wallplate TX
(Front) (Rear)
HDMI cable
FIG. 2 Wallplate TX (front and rear) used with DXLink input board in an Enova DGX 16
DIP Switch #3 Toggle
Before mounting the Transmitter – If a network connection is required, DIP
switch #3 Toggle must be set to ON. #3 Toggle is shipped in the OFF position. When
flipped ON (up), the Transmitter will attempt a DHCP connection. Flipping the #3
Toggle ON is the only way to access the Wallplate TX and Decor TX in NetLinx Studio.
For both types of Transmitters, #1, #2, and #4 Toggles are non-functional (must
remain OFF).
FIG. 3
DIP switch on rear of Wallplate TX (left); on front of Decor TX (right)
IP Addressing Modes
DHCP Mode (enabled when #3 Toggle is flipped ON)
In DHCP Mode, the Transmitter attempts to get a DHCP lease (consisting of an IP
address, gateway, and other network parameters). If the attempt fails, the Transmitter
configures itself for a link-local address, but periodically re-tries DHCP and re-assigns
the IP to a valid DHCP grant if successful. At any time, if the Transmitter determines
that its IP address has changed, it will disconnect and reconnect to the Master.
Static IP Mode (set with ID button or Telnet command)
With #3 Toggle set to ON, press ID for 10 seconds to assign an address of 192.168.1.2
or use a Telnet command to set unit to Static IP Mode (see the Instruction Manual).
Mounting the Wallplate TX and Decor Wallplate TX
Wallplate TX –
The holes in the Wallplate TX mounting bracket are designed to
accommodate a variety of gang boxes using 2 or 4 screws (standard and metric are
provided). Be sure to orient the mounting bracket as shown in FIG. 4.
Wallplate TX
mounting bracket
FIG. 4 Wallplate TX mounting bracket
Decor Wallplate TX –
The Decor Wallplate TX mounts into a standard US double-
gang back box. Decor style front cover plate is customer provided.
Technical Ground
If the system is experiencing problems with delivery of DXLink signals to/from an
Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher or Enova DVX Solution, adding a ground wire from
the TX/RX to the switcher may improve performance (see FIG. 7). Technically this type
of grounding is only required when a DXLink Transmitter or Receiver is connected to
an ungrounded device, but this added grounding measure can be used at the
discretion of the installer (for instructions, see the product manual).
Quick Start Guide
Enova DGX 16
Twisted pair cable
Source device
DIP switch
Use screw holes indicated with "X"s below:
US flush mount inside wall
EU flush mount inside wall
UK surface mount exterior wall or
UK flush mount inside wall