Updating The System Configuration - AMX AutoPatch Epica-128 User Manual

9.2 Updating the System Configuration

The configuration file must be updated if:
ä An input or output board is replaced with a different type of board.
ä An input or output board is added to a previously empty slot and the system
was not pre-configured for expansion.
The configuration file does not need to be updated if:
ä An input or output board is replaced with the same type of board.
ä An input or output board is added to a previously empty slot and the system
was pre-configured for expansion.
If the system requires a new configuration file, the file is provided on a CD and
needs to be loaded using X
former configuration file for reference.
To update the system configuration:
1. Attach a PC (see Chapter 4, "Attaching External Controllers") to enclosure.
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2. Install X Connect from the AMX AutoPatch CD sent with the new board. (If
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X Connect is already installed on the PC, we strongly recommend
uninstalling the old version of X
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3. Open X Connect and load the new configuration file (that was sent with the
new boards) according to the directions on page 8-9.
4. Open HyperTerminal and enter ~app! to do a soft reboot of the system.
5. Execute a test switch that includes a signal routed on the new board to ensure
the system is working properly (see Chapter 7).
Epica-128 & Epica-256 Installation & Setup
Updating the System Configuration
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Connect. We recommend keeping a copy of the
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Connect before installing a new version.)
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