AMX AutoPatch Epica-128 User Manual page 10

Welcome
Welcome to the Epica-128 & Epica-256 Instruction Manual. This manual
contains complete information for the Epica-128 and Epica-256 Distribution
Matrices.
This manual is organized into the following three sections:
Installation & Setup – Designed to provide the installation technician with
quick, easy-to-follow instructions for installing an Epica Distribution Matrix and
preparing it for operation.
Boards & Specifications – Contains a chapter on each available board type.
BCS Serial Control Protocol – Created for programmers who want to design
their own control programs using BCS (Basic Control Structure) protocol.
The Installation & Setup and BCS Serial Control Protocol sections each have
their own Contents. "See page" and "see chapter" references are for the section
containing them, unless otherwise specified.
Included in the document packet in the shipping box you will find:
Quick Start Guide – One sheet covering the basics for installation.
Connector Guide – The Connector Guide is a diagram of the rear of the
enclosure that shows where the signal cables attach to the input and output
connectors, as well as the virtual matrix (level) designations. The system was
programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet.
AMX AutoPatch Software & Documentation CD – This CD includes the
system's configuration file and other AMX AutoPatch software. The CD also
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includes the X Net Communication Library for advanced programmers who
want to design their own control programs. This interface library supports C,
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Java, and Visual Basic and has examples of the X Net protocol in use.
Complete documentation (including the warranty and glossary) for all AMX
AutoPatch products can be found on the AMX AutoPatch Software &
Documentation CD or at www.amx.com.
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