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Attaching External Controllers
The Epica is controlled by attaching an external control device that uses one
of the communication protocols listed below:
BCS (Serial) – ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via the serial port
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X
Net – AutoPatch protocol via the serial port.
Important: The Ethernet connector is used primarily for linking enclosures
(see page 3-1).
Control Options
The communication protocols listed above are used for these control options:
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NetLinx
or Duet Compatible Devices
AMX AutoPatch distribution matrices can be controlled with any NetLinx
Duet compatible device. For control information, see the specific device's
product documentation.
AMX AutoPatch Remote Control Panels & SBCs
AMX AutoPatch remote control panels CP-20A, CP-10) and other AMX
AutoPatch control devices (SBC, preset SBC, etc.) usually connect to the X
Link connector on the CPU board. For instructions for attaching an external
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controller to the X
Net connector see page 4-5. For specific information, see the
product documentation.
APControl 3.0
APControl 3.0 software (for control and scheduling) runs on a PC connected to
an Epica via the serial port (DB-9) and is available on the AMX AutoPatch
Software & Documentation CD. APControl 3.0 has a setup wizard that discovers
the system's configuration information.
Epica-128 & Epica-256 Installation & Setup
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