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AMX AXT-CA10 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    instruction manual Design XPress for NetLinx Studio version 1.5 P r o g ra m m e r ’s G u i d 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

    DXP v1.5 Configuration Capabilities ... 2 Supported Subsystems and Equipment ... 3 AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers... 3 AMX Touch Panels ... 3 MAX Content Servers by AMX... 4 Lighting... 4 HVAC/Environment ... 4 Whole House A/V Selection and Distribution ... 4 MP3 Players...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Using the Design XPress Project Wizard ... 15 Overview ... 15 Required Information... 15 Launching the Design XPress Project Wizard ... 16 Project Wizard Navigation Controls ... 16 Using the Design XPress Project Wizard... 17 User Information dialog ... 17 System Information dialog...
  • Page 5 Device Addressing ... 53 Wiring/Connections ... 54 General Information ... 54 AMX Recommended Equipment List ... 54 Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP... 54 Opening an Existing Design XPress Project ... 55 Copying a Design XPress Project ... 55 Copy Project dialog ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Design XPress Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Design XPress ™ version 1.5 is a software package to allow AMX dealers to more quickly install a system that can distribute audio and video in a multi-room environment, control thermostats and lighting, provide intercom functionality, and display weather data.

  • Page 8: Required Applications

    The DXP version information is located on the Main Screen (under the Exit button - for example "v1.5 Build 136"). It is important to have the version information when calling AMX Technical Support. The version information will allow Tech Support to determine if software updates or patches may be available.

  • Page 9: Supported Subsystems And Equipment

    0-32 SB2 Keypads 0-4 Door Phones (Techlon Instruments, Inc. or Generic I/O based) 0-24 Video Inputs Supported Subsystems and Equipment Design XPress (v1.5) supports the following subsystems and equipment: AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers NI-2000 NI-3000 NI-4000 NXC-ME260/64 AMX Touch Panels...

  • Page 10: Max Content Servers By Amx

    MAX Content Servers by AMX MAX-MMS MultiMedia Servers MAX-IMS Integrated Music Servers MAX-BSM Backup Storage Module MAX-AVM Audio/Video Module Lighting AMX ALD-D48 (FW build 2.1 or later, via ISCP only) AMX Radia Clipsal C-Bus DynaLite LiteTouch 5000LC Lutron GRAFIK Eye...

  • Page 11: User Interfaces

    • NetLinx Programming Language Reference Guide Provides a comprehensive listing of the commands that 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 AMX.COM for details and scheduling information.

  • Page 12: Downloading The Application

    Introduction Downloading the Application Design XPress can be downloaded from the AMX web site. You must first log in as a registered user to the AMX web site then, you can proceed to the Software Center to download the application. We recommend that you download all of the files in the Design XPress directory, or you may download the compressed file, which contains all of the other files in the directory.

  • Page 13: Project Selection List

    Command Buttons FIG. 1 Design XPress Main Screen Project Selection List The Project Selection List is displayed on the Design XPress Main Screen (along with the main menu and the command buttons). It is a list of all Design XPress Projects that have been created (or imported) and saved in Design XPress.

  • Page 14: Project Sorting

    Introduction • Copy • Delete Deletes the selected Project file. The program prompts you to confirm this action before • Import Invokes the Select Import Design XPress File dialog, which allows you to locate and • Export Invokes the Export Project dialog, which allows you to specify a name and target loca- •...

  • Page 15: Edit Menu

    The New, Open, Copy, Delete and Exit options are also available via the command buttons along the bottom of the Main Screen. Edit Menu The Edit menu provides several customizable settings for Design XPress: • User Information • Edit DSS Channels •...

  • Page 16: Help Menu

    Opens the online help file. Design XPress systems. Will search the AMX site for an update to the Design XPress soft- ware. Selecting Yes will close Design XPress, begin the download of the update, and run the installation of the update.

  • Page 17: Custom Modifications

    "custom.axi" file included in the project, or by modifying the user interfaces created. For more information on adding custom modifications we recommend that you attend the AMX programming classes. The course descriptions and schedules for these classes are available on the AMX web site at www.amx.com.

  • Page 18: Common Mistakes

    Introduction If you make changes to any file other than Custom.axi, Custom_External_Buttons.axi Custom_i!-Schedule.axi, you are taking it upon yourself to not use the application for any further updates. Using the application will overwrite your changes. In a sense this is one of the nice features of Design XPress. Because all of the software is made available, an installer who is a strong NetLinx programmer could use the Design XPress application as a starting point, and the resulting files could get most of the job complete.
  • Page 19 Introduction Design XPress Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Introduction Design XPress Programmer’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Using The Design Xpress Project Wizard

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Overview Design XPress uses a Project Wizard to step you through the process of designing a control system. To launch the Wizard, click the Create New Project button on the Main page. Before you start, gather all required information for the project, such as the locations for the user-interface panels, the audio, lighting and HVAC zones, equipment used (DVD, CD, DSS receiver, etc.), and so on.

  • Page 22: Launching The Design Xpress Project Wizard

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Launching the Design XPress Project Wizard There are three ways to approach launching the DXP Project Wizard: Select File > New. Click the Create New Project command button (in the lower-left corner of the Main Screen).

  • Page 23: Using The Design Xpress Project Wizard

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard The first step in defining the system is to run the Design XPress application. This Windows® based wizard should probably be run in the office well in advance of going on-site. With this wizard you define the locations of all equipment, the number of user interface devices, lighting scenes, audio source equipment, etc.

  • Page 24: System Information Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard System Information dialog When a project is created or opened the System Information dialog (FIG. 1) is shown first. This screen contains the information used by Design XPress to create and program the control system. FIG.

  • Page 25: To Add A New Room/Location Name

    System Information dialog (Cont.) • DMS keypads (range: 1 - 32): • Touch Panels (range: 1 - 16): • SB2 keypads (range: 0 - 32): • HVAC Zones (range: 0 - 32): • Door Phones (range: 0 - 4): • Room/Location Names: To add a new Room/Location name 1.

  • Page 26: System Configuration Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard System Configuration dialog Use the options on the System Configuration dialog (FIG. 2) to specify several basic configuration options for a new system. FIG. 2 System Configuration dialog The following is a list of fields in the System Configuration dialog and their descriptions System Configuration dialog •...

  • Page 27: Which Screens? Dialog

    To activate the i!-Weather account, follow the instructions on the panel. Note: If the i!-Weather application is installed on a Master without a weather account, only AMX-related locations are viewable within the i!-Weather page on the touch panel. To gain access to any zip code's weather information, you must purchase a subscription from AMX.

  • Page 28: Audio Zones Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Audio Zones dialog The Audio Zones dialog (FIG. 3) is used to configure up to 30 Audio Zones, and create groups of room/locations. This dialog effectively connects a room/location name to an audio zone. FIG.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Audio/Video Zones

    Setting Up Audio/Video Zones Design XPress can support up to 30 audio zones per system. For instance, in the Sample Whole House project, the Kitchen and Dining rooms are grouped (Group 1), as are the Pool and Family rooms (Group 2), and the front door (Fdoor) and BedRM1 and BedRM2 (Group 3), as shown below. FIG.
  • Page 30 Using the Design XPress Project Wizard 2. Click the checkbox for Group 1 to add the specified Room/Location to Group 1. Now you need to add at least one more Room / Location to Group 1. 3. Open the drop-down list of Room / Location Names for Zone 2 and select another Room / Location to add to Group 1 (in the example above, the designer selected to group the Dining room with the Kitchen).

  • Page 31: Audio Sources Dialog

    Audio Sources dialog Use the options Audio Sources dialog (FIG. 5) to define the types of audio source devices (CD players, tuners, MP3 players, etc.) to be used in this project. The number of audio sources available for selection on this dialog is based on the number of Audio Sources specified in the System Information dialog (with a maximum of 8 Audio Sources).

  • Page 32: Selecting Audio Sources

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Audio Sources dialog (Cont.) Pulse: If the selected device is IR-controlled, this field is enabled, displaying the IR pulse time in 1-10 tenths of a second. The pulse time is the length of time the IR signal is transmitted by the con- trol system.) Most devices will work with the default pulse time (3, or 3/10 of a second), but this value can be adjusted if the source device does not respond correctly.

  • Page 33: Format Of Ir Files For Audio Sources

    In some cases the IR file for new equipment may not have been captured or is not available for download from the AMX website. Or perhaps the IR file is available on the web but one or two codes were not captured in the right channels. In these cases it may be necessary for the installer to capture the IR codes or, at least, modify the IR file.

  • Page 34: Video Inputs Dialog

    Similarly, a Satellite receiver can be used for a Dish Network receiver. The lower numbered channels are standard functions for all devices, with some deviation in the higher numbered channels. Typically AMX has a standard for the lower IR channels and device functions. Video Inputs dialog Use the Video Inputs dialog (FIG.

  • Page 35: Hvac Zones Dialog

    You can also enter a Video Source manually (for example "Camera"). HVAC Zones dialog Use the HVAC Zones dialog (FIG. 7) to name the zones for the HVAC system (up to 32 HVAC zones in a system). The number of zones that are available for naming in this dialog depends on the number of HVAC Zones specified in the System Information dialog.

  • Page 36: Naming Hvac Zones

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Use the use i!-Weather and use HVAC Sensor radio buttons to specify the source of the outdoor temperature display on the user interface (panel). Naming HVAC Zones The HVAC Zones dialog is used to name the zones for the HVAC system. Note that the HVAC zone names do not have to correlate to the audio zone names.

  • Page 37: Specifying A Location For Each Keypad

    • Button #: The Button # refers to the button number or scene number the Design XPress system will emulate when communicating to the lighting system. For AMX Radia, the button # is the number of the scene stored in the Radia system that should be recalled when this scene is selected on the touch panel or DMS keypad.

  • Page 38: Configuring Audio, Hvac And Intercom Zone Control For Each Keypad

    3. In the Button # field, enter the button or scene number that the Design XPress system will emulate when communicating to the lighting system. For AMX Radia lighting systems, the button # is the number of the scene (stored in the Radia system) that should be recalled when this scene is selected on the DMS keypad.

  • Page 39: Sb2 Keypads Dialog

    Do not be alarmed if the scene label in the KPD file does not match the one you assigned in Design XPress. The scene labels will appear on the keypads once you download them to the Master and reboot it. SB2 Keypads dialog The options in the SB2 Keypads dialog (FIG.

  • Page 40: Configuring Sb2 Keypads

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Configuring SB2 Keypads Use the SB2 Keypads dialog to specify locations and audio zones for up to 32 SB2 keypads in the system: 1. Select a SB2 Location for each SB2 keypad in the system. The number of available SB2s in the system is based on the number specified in the System Information dialog.

  • Page 41: Configuring Door Phones

    Every door phone in the system uses two intercom zone inputs. Intercom zone inputs are also required for DMS keypads that will utilize intercom (one per keypad). Therefore, each door phone in the system reduces the total of allowed DMS keypads with intercom connections by two.

  • Page 42: Touch Panel Declarations Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard you only need to remove any audio zones that you do not want to be called from this Door Phone. Design XPress will allow you to select a Door Phone as a valid zone to call, but it will be filtered out when you press the Next button.

  • Page 43: Creating Touch Panel Declarations

    Touch Panel Declarations dialog • Touch Panel Interfaces This table lists all of the touch panels currently defined in your Project (via the Touch • Use PictureFrame For Inactivity Page: • Apply • Clear Creating Touch Panel Declarations Design Xpress supports up to 16 touch panels in a System. To create the touch panel declarations for your system: 1.

  • Page 44: Choose Background Images Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Choose Background Images dialog The options in the Choose Background Images dialog (FIG. 12) allow you to select a background image to apply to the pages for each touch panel in the project. FIG. 12 Choose Background Images dialog The panel preview window contains one tab for each touch panel in the project.

  • Page 45: Choose Button Colors Dialog

    Choose Button Colors dialog The touch panels utilize 6 button sizes. You can assign each button state (On/Off) its own color, shape and texture using the options in the Choose Button Colors dialog (FIG. 13). FIG. 13 Choose Button Colors dialog There are several custom texture/shape palettes available to choose from.

  • Page 46: Choose Button Text Colors Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Once you have assigned a texture/shape/color to the buttons, you can hover the cursor over any button to view the button color assignment (as a tool tip). Choose Button Text Colors dialog You can set the button text color for each state of the button (on/off), via the options in the Choose Button Text Colors dialog (FIG.

  • Page 47: Choose Bargraph Color Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Choose Bargraph Color dialog The options in the Set Bargraph Color dialog (FIG. 15) allow you to specify a color for bargraphs. FIG. 15 Choose Bargraph Color dialog The tabs in this dialog allow you to set the bargraph color for each panel individually. Conversely, the All panels the same option allows you to apply the same bargraph color to all panels in the project (disabled by default).

  • Page 48: Touch Panel Control Dialogs

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Touch Panel Control dialogs Design XPress can assign up to 16 touch panels in a system. Each touch panel included in the system must have its location, audio and lighting zones assigned. This assignment is done on the Touch Panel Control dialog (FIG.

  • Page 49: Address Formats For Supported Lighting Systems

    The Address and Button # fields in the House Lighting Scenes dialog correspond to either the lighting controller address and the preset number (as with AMX Radia), or the address of the keypad and the keypad button that will be emulated (as with the LiteTouch controller).

  • Page 50: Note For Radia Lighting Systems

    For instructions on developing NetLinx code to program scenes for the D48, refer to Tech Note # TN 543, available via www.amx.com (Dealers > Tech Center > Tech Notes). For detailed configuration information on the ALD-D48, refer to the ALD-D48 Network Lighting Solution Instruction Manual, also available via www.amx.com (Dealers >...

  • Page 51: Control Button Labels Dialog

    The Button # refers to the button number or scene number the Design XPress system is to emulate when communicating to the lighting system. For the AMX Radia, the button number is the scene number to be recalled when this scene is selected on the touch panel.

  • Page 52: Cd Titles Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard CD Titles dialog If a CD Changer has been selected on the Audio Sources dialog, the CD Titles dialog (FIG. 19) will be shown, with the CD Changer (as specified in the Audio Sources dialog) indicated in the title bar. Use the CD Tiles screen to add up to 400 CD titles to appear in the CD Titles list.

  • Page 53: Cd Titles Maintenance Dialog

    CD Titles dialog (Cont.) Display order: CD Titles Maintenance dialog Select Edit > CD Titles Maintenance to open the CD Titles Maintenance dialog (FIG. 20). Use this dialog to create and maintain a library of CD titles to be used in any and all of your projects. The fields and options in this dialog allow you to add, modify and delete CD Title and Artist information, and automatically retrieve CD information from the freedb.org on-line database.

  • Page 54: Editing Cd Information

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Editing CD Information Select a CD title from the list to populate the Artist and CD Title fields, where you can enter new information as desired. Click the Update button to update that CD in the list. Retrieving CD Information (from freedb.org) 1.

  • Page 55: Adding A New Dss Tv Channel

    FIG. 21 DSS TV Favorites dialog Adding a New DSS TV Channel Select Edit > Edit DSS Channels > DirecTV or Dish Network > TV to open the DSS Preferences - TV Channels dialog, where you can add/remove and/or change the names on TV channels for either DirecTV or Dish Network, depending on your DSS selection.

  • Page 56: Dss Music Favorites Dialog

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard DSS Music Favorites dialog Up to 22 DSS Music genres (channels) can be selected to appear in the DSS Music Favorites list on the touch panels. The names for these channels come from the list of DSS channels selected in either the DSS Preferences - DirectTV - Music Channels dialog (Edit >...

  • Page 57: Adding A New Dss Music Channel

    Adding a New DSS Music Channel Select Edit > Edit DSS Channels > DirecTV or Dish Network > Music to open the DSS Preferences - Music Channels dialog, where you can add/remove and/or change the names on music channels for DirecTV or Dish Network, depending on your DSS selection. Enter a name for the new channel (in the Name field), enter the new channel number (in the Channel field), and click the Add button.

  • Page 58: Finishing A Project

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Un-named presets will be displayed on the touch panel as blank buttons and can be named directly on the touch panel. Finishing a Project When you have reached the final Project Wizard dialog, the Next button becomes disabled, and the Finish button is enabled.

  • Page 59: Understanding The Report File

    NetLinx system. For more information on how to operate NetLinx Studio see the NetLinx Studio Tutorial on the training page of the AMX web site at www.amx.com, and consult the on-line help file and NetLinx Studio Instruction Manual (also available via www.amx.com).

  • Page 60: Wiring/Connections

    AMX Recommended Equipment List This section of the report lists all of the AMX equipment which 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 61: Opening An Existing Design Xpress Project

    6. Assuming the IP Address was entered correctly, and the Master is connected properly, you are presented with a dialog prompting you to enter the User Name and Password for the Master. The default User Name is NetLinx The default Password is password. 7.

  • Page 62: Importing A Design Xpress Project

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Importing a Design XPress Project There are two ways to import an existing Design XPress project file into the Project Selection list. Both methods have the same result; they each invoke the Select Import Design XPress File dialog, where you can locate and select a Project (*.DXP) file to import.

  • Page 63: Using Netlinx Studio

    NetLinx Studio to download the program data and user interface files to the NetLinx system. For more information on how to operate NetLinx Studio see the NetLinx Studio Tutorial on the training page of the AMX web site at www.amx.com, and consult the on-line help file and NetLinx Studio Instruction Manual (also available via www.amx.com).

  • Page 64: Addressing The System

    Using the Design XPress Project Wizard assign to the master, the subnet mask to apply, and the gateway address, if applicable. When all entries are filled, click the Set IP Info button. The master will need to be rebooted for the changes to take affect.

  • Page 65: Downloading Software And Transferring Files

    Downloading Software and Transferring Files In order for the system to operate, the NetLinx program and all supporting files (touch panels, DMS keypads, IR files, text files, etc.) must be downloaded to the master. NetLinx studio can be used for most downloads, but any file in the Other branch of the project tree will need to be loaded on the master using FTP (file transfer protocol).
  • Page 66 Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Design XPress Programmer’s Guide...
  • Page 67 Using the Design XPress Project Wizard Design Xpress Programmer’s Guide...
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