AMX AXT-CA10 Instruction Manual
AMX AXT-CA10 Instruction Manual

AMX AXT-CA10 Instruction Manual

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Design XPress -
Professional
version 1.1
On-Site Installer's Guide
S o f t w a r e

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    instruction manual Design XPress - Professional version 1.1 On-Site Installer’s Guide S o f t w a r e...
  • Page 2 ANY REASON AND UPON WRITTEN NOTICE TO LICENSEE. In the event that AMX terminates this License, the Licensee shall return or destroy all originals and copies of the AMX Software to AMX and certify in writing that all originals and copies have been returned or destroyed.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cameras ... 7 CD (Compact Disc) Players ... 7 DVD (Digital Video Disc) Players ... 7 Lighting ... 8 MAX - Integrated Content Servers by AMX ... 8 MP3 Players... 9 Plasma Displays ... 9 Serial-Interface Devices ... 9 User Interfaces... 9 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...
  • Page 4 Device Addressing ... 14 Wiring/Connections ... 14 General Information ... 14 Macros ... 15 AMX Recommended Equipment List ... 15 Using NetLinx Studio ... 17 Setting Up the Master ... 18 Setting the System Value... 19 Changing the Device Address on a NetLinx Device ... 20 Recommended NetLinx Device numbers...
  • Page 5: On-Site Installer Overview

    (among other functions). DXP-PRO allows control from AMX's CV6 (6" wired touch panel), CA10, CV10 (10.4" wired touch panels), as well as the entire line of Modero (G4) touch panels (refer to the Supported Touch Panels section on page 4).
  • Page 6: Scope

    • NetLinx Programming Language Reference Guide AMX University offers several courses that teach basic and advanced NetLinx programming and system design concepts. Contact AMX University, or refer to the Training@AMX University page on www.amx.com for details and scheduling information. One Step at a Time Design XPress - Professional is easiest to install if taken one step at a time.
  • Page 7: Don't Get Ahead Of Yourself

    Image File is required. This image installation is available on the DXP-PRO section of the Application Files page on www.amx.com. If the application fails to detect at least DXP-PRO v1.1 - On-Site Installer’s Guide...
  • Page 8: The Design Xpress - Professional Application

    (CD titles, etc.), and report file are all created. Supported Touch Panels G4 Touch Panels DXP-PRO (version 1.1 or higher) supports the following AMX (G4) touch panel types: Modero CV7: 7" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities) MVP-7500: 7.5" Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel MVP-8400: 8.4"...
  • Page 9: G3 Touch Panels

    Modero CA12: 12" Modero Touch Panel Modero CV12: 12" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities) Modero CA15: 15" Modero Touch Panel Modero CV15: 15" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities) Modero CV17: 17" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities) Unless otherwise specified, these panels encompass both NXD and NXT models (when available).
  • Page 10: Supported Subsystems And Equipment

    On-SIte Installer Overview Supported Subsystems and Equipment DXP-PRO (v1.1) supports the following subsystems and equipment: Audio/Video Switchers • ADA • Autopatch • Autopatch • Autopatch • Autopatch • Extron • Extron • Extron • Extron • Extron • Extron • Extron •...
  • Page 11: Amx Netlinx Integrated Controllers

    AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers • NI-700 • NI-2000 • NI-3000 • NI-4000 • NXI equipped with a NXC-ME260/64 Master card Cameras • Canon • Epson • Kalatel • Sony • Sony • Sony • Sony • Wolfvision CD (Compact Disc) Players •...
  • Page 12: Lighting

    • Tridonic DALI • Other Ethernet - user supplied/modified light • Other Serial - user supplied/modified lights.axi MAX - Integrated Content Servers by AMX MAX-MMS and MAX-IMS media servers are supported for G4 touch panels only, via Ethernet control. • MAX-MMS MultiMedia Servers (MAX-MMS125/200/300/350/400M/900M) •...
  • Page 13: Mp3 Players

    Compact Disc Players, DVD Players, Plasma Displays, VCRs and Video Projectors, refer to the DXP-PRO Supported Devices document, available online at www.amx.com. User Interfaces AMX Touch Panels (see the listing in the previous section). Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) • JVC •...
  • Page 14: Video Projection Devices

    On-SIte Installer Overview Video Projection Devices • Barco • Barco • ChristieDigital • ChristieDigital • ChristieDigital • Digital Projection • Eiki • Epson • Epson • Epson • Epson • Hewlett Packard • Infocus • Marantz • Marantz • NEC •...
  • Page 15: Adding And Modifying Software

    On-SIte Installer Overview Adding and Modifying Software Each time the application is run, it will generate the necessary software files. If changes are made to any existing software file to modify itsbehavior for job-specific items, the next time Design XPress - Professional is run, these changes are overwritten.
  • Page 16 On-SIte Installer Overview DXP-PRO v1.1 - On-Site Installer’s Guide...
  • Page 17: Understanding The Report File

    Device Addressing Wiring/Connections General Information AMX Recommended Equipment List Installation Instructions This section of the report indicates which files need to be downloaded, and describes device mapping, working with IR files, compile and download operations (via NetLinx Studio), how to FTP externally, and how to reboot the NetLinx Master.
  • Page 18: Device Addressing

    This section of the report details the locations where all of the cables will connect. It will define the connections for all of the AMX equipment as well as all source and display equipment, IR ports, and any other connection that must be made. An example is:...
  • Page 19: Macros

    Execute 'Close' using relay device Window, state = RELEASE AMX Recommended Equipment List This section of the report lists all of the AMX equipment that will be needed to build, install, and run the system. Both model numbers and descriptions are given to make ordering the equipment a simple process.
  • Page 20 Understanding the Report File DXP-PRO v1.1 - On-Site Installer’s Guide...
  • Page 21: Using Netlinx Studio

    2. Verify you have installed the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC. 3. If an update is necessary, download the latest Studio software from www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Application Files > NetLinx Studio 2.2. This program is used to setup a System number, obtain/assign the IP/URL for the connected NetLinx Master, and transfer firmware KIT files to the Master.
  • Page 22: Setting Up The Master

    When the NetLinx Master ships, it is configured for serial communication at 38,400 baud. To configure the NetLinx Master for Ethernet communication requires a Serial connection. 1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.2 (default location is Start >Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx Studio 2.2).
  • Page 23: Setting The System Value

    9. Click on the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one. 10. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree entry and select Refresh System to establish a new connection to the System's Master and refresh the list with online system devices.
  • Page 24: Changing The Device Address On A Netlinx Device

    Using NetLinx Studio 10. Use Ctrl+S to save your existing NetLinx Project with the new changes. Changing the Device Address on a NetLinx Device Each device used by Design XPress - Professional (DXP-PRO) and identified in the report file must have a unique NetLinx ID.
  • Page 25 This dialog represents the only way to change the device value of a selected NetLinx device (such as a Modero panel). 2. Select the Change Device checkbox from the Device to Change section. 3. Enter both the Current and New Device address values for the target NetLinx device. 4.
  • Page 26: Recommended Netlinx Device Numbers

    Using NetLinx Studio Recommended NetLinx Device numbers • 1 - 255 • 301 - 3072 • 5001 - 5999 • 6001 - 6999 • 7001 - 7999 • 8001 - 8999 • 10000 - 31999 • 33001 - 36863 • 32001 - 32767 •...
  • Page 27: Assigning A Static Ip To The Netlinx Master

    DO NOT enter ANY IP information at this time; this step only gets the System Master to recognize that it should begin using an obtained DHCP Address. 6. Note the obtained IP Address. This information is later entered into the Master Communication Settings dialog and used by NetLinx Studio 2.2 (or higher) to communicate to the Master via an IP.
  • Page 28: Communicating With The Master Via An Ip

    Network Addresses dialog to establish a new communication method to the Ethernet connected Master. 1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.2 (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx Studio 2.2). 2. Obtain the IP Address of the Master from your System Administrator, if you do not have an IP Address: DXP-PRO v1.1 - On-Site Installer’s Guide...
  • Page 29 Follow the steps outlined in either the Obtaining the Master’s IP Address (using DHCP) section on page 22 or Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master section on page 23. 3. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG.
  • Page 30: Downloading Software And Transferring Files

    Using NetLinx Studio communication method is then highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window. If the connection fails to establish, a Connection Failed dialog appears. Try selecting a different IP Address if communication fails. Press the Retry button to reconnect using the same communication parameters. Press the Change button to alter your communication parameters and repeat steps 2 thru 10.
  • Page 31 Using NetLinx Studio DXP-PRO v1.1 - On-Site Installer’s Guide...
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