Integrated development environment for netlinx duet (version 1.8) (74 pages)
Summary of Contents for AMX VISUALARCHITECT 1.1
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S y s t e m D e s i g n S o f t w a r e L a s t R e v i s e d : 8 / 3 0 / 2 0 0 6 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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AMX's entire liability and Licensee's exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement of the AMX Software that does not meet AMX's Limited Warranty and which is returned to AMX. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the AMX Software has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
FileTransfer 2 ........................ 12 G4 PanelPreview ......................12 IREdit ..........................13 NetLinx Studio ......................13 TPDesign4 ........................13 Getting Started ....................15 Overview ........................ 15 The VA Device Database....................15 Touch Panel Templates ....................15 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Searching For Duet Module (*.JAR) Files ..............42 Downloading Duet Module (*.JAR) Files ............... 43 Module ZIP Files......................43 Searching For IR Library (*.IRL) Files................44 Downloading IR Library (*.IRL) Files ................44 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Removing Device Connections ..................63 Connecting Devices by Device Type ............... 63 Connecting Devices - Central Controllers..............63 Connecting Devices - Expansion Devices ..............64 Connecting Devices - Networking Devices..............64 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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NetLinx Device Addressing Via The Master's UI ............. 87 Step 1: Accessing the Master's UI and configuring the NetLinx Device ......87 Step 2: Configure the Network Settings via the Device Menu........87 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Connecting Elements In The UI Diagram .............. 109 Connection Nodes - Touch Panel UI Diagram.............. 109 Connecting UI Elements - Start Device ............... 110 Connecting UI Elements - Mode Selection ..............111 Connecting UI Elements - Navigation................112 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Remote Button Properties................... 131 Exporting The Remote Button Engraving Template As A DXF File ......132 Generating The KeypadBuilder Project (*.KPB) File For Remotes ....... 132 Finishing the Project ..................133 Overview ......................133 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Manage System - Diagnostics ..................153 Setting up and removing a Diagnostic Filter............... 153 Flow Control ....................... 155 If VA Won't Compile Your Project ................ 156 Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts ...........157 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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IRIS - Cables And Adapters ..................199 IRIS - Remote Control IR Functions................200 IRIS - ER or E1 Messages ..................... 200 Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map ............201 Overview ......................201 Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type ........203 Supported Devices by Type ..................
VisualArchitect v1.1 Overview VisualArchitect v1.1 Overview Visual Architect (VA) by AMX is the first product of its kind that allows you to design a fully functional single-master NetLinx control system, complete with customizable touch panel graphics and macro support, without having to write even a single line of code.
Project/Systems designed to accommodate various installation types. SDLs are available for Dealers to download from www.amx.com (in the Markets section).Select a SDL that most closely meets the needs of your customer, keeping in mind that you will have the ability to customize the solution later by adding different devices and options.
Touch Panels in your project. System Tree There are two main elements of the System Tree window (FIG. 2): FIG. 2 System Tree window VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The upper portion of the window is the Device List, indicating the devices that are currently in your system, separated into two categories: Control Equipment - This represents AMX equipment, including Central Controllers, Expansion, Networking, Touch Panels and Keypad devices).
Use these tabs to design the navigation layout for each of the UI devices. For each Touch Panel in the system, there is a Touch Panel UI tab, which displays the Touch Panel UI Diagram for each panel. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Each device is represented in the System diagram by a Device Element. To add devices to the system, simply select each device in the Toolbox, and drag-and-drop into the System diagram. Refer to the Adding Devices to the System section on page 49 for details. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
This is where you can add and connect UI Elements to establish a flow from one area of the UI to another. The selected element’s properties are displayed in the Properties window. Refer to the Defining Touch Panel Navigation section on page 101 for details. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Click on any button on the Remote UI diagram to select it for editing. The selected button's properties are displayed in the Properties window. FIG. 9 Remote UI diagram Refer to the Defining Remote Control Button Properties section on page 129 for details. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
If you are in the System tab of the Diagram Area, the Toolbox provides thumbnail images of the devices that you can add to your system (FIG. 10). In this scenario, use the Toolbox to select AMX hardware and third-party devices to add to the system. The Toolbox provides thumbnail images of the devices that you can add to your system for easy identification.
Select View > Toolbox to access the Toolbox sub-menu, where you can select to hide and show the AMX hardware and third-party device types that can be added to the system. Right-click on any device thumbnail to access the Toolbox System Devices context menu.
The icons on the right side indicate standard keyboard settings: Caps Lock (CAP), Num Lock (NUM) and Scroll Lock (SCRL). The Status Bar display can be toggled via the Status Bar option in the View menu. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Related Software Applications CAFE DUET Cafe Duet™ is an extension of the powerful NetLinx language for programming AMX Control Systems. Duet expands the capabilities of existing NetLinx systems using the Java programming language. Cafe Duet version 1.8 or higher is required to create or edit Duet modules for use with VisualArchitect.
Refer to the G4 PanelPreview online help file and Instruction Manual for instructions. IREdit IREdit version 1.3 or higher is required to receive AMX IR Database updates containing IR control metadata. The IREdit application provides the ability to edit IR hand control files (.IRL, .IRV, or IR information contained within a .IRN database file) for use on Axcess and NetLinx platforms.
While VA comes with at least one template installed and ready for selection, additional templates can be installed via options in the Touch Panel Template Manager dialog. Once installed, templates are available to be applied to touch panels in any VA project. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Ethernet Switch for example), you will be prompted to pick a device from that device category. Select a device from each Device Selection dialog that is presented, and click OK to proceed. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
System Design Library files (SDLs) represent pre-configured VA Project/Systems designed to accommodate various installation types. SDLs are available for Dealers to download from www.amx.com (in the Markets section). Select a SDL that most closely meets the needs of your customer, keeping in mind that you will have the ability to customize the solution later by adding different devices and options.
Getting Started Opening VA Project Files Select File > Open (or click the toolbar button) to open an existing VA Project file (*.VAP), via the Open VisualArchitect Project dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
4. Enter any notes regarding this system or job in the Comments text field. 5. Specify the AMX Equipment that will be included in this system. Use the options in the AMX Equipment section of this dialog to select a NetLinx Master, one AMX Touch Panel and up to two AMX Mio Modero Keypads: a.
Panel Template Manager dialog. c. By default, the Keypad A and Keypad B are both set to [None]. To add up to two Mio Modero keypads to the system, click on the down-arrow and select from the list of supported AMX Keypads.
System. User Interface Devices There are three types of User-Interface (UI) devices supported by Visual Architect (v1.1): Touch Panels Keypads Remotes VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
PROGRAM_NAME='Custom' (*********************************************************************) CUSTOM CODE-BLOCK: Any custom coding changes for the system should be made to this Custom.axi file. If you wish to override any AMX default definitions, please modify CustomDefs.axi, not this file. (*********************************************************************) (***********************************************************) CONSTANT DEFINITIONS GO BELOW...
Save VisualArchitect Project dialog prompts you to define a File Name and specify a target directory for the Project (*.VAP) file. Select File > Save As to save the Project under a different name. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Creating a New VA Project VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Use the IR Capture and Management dialog to capture IR functions from a device's remote controller (using an AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit), and save the resulting IR Library (*.IRL) and metadata (*.XMD) files to a directory included in the Search Paths for the Device Database.
Working With the Device Database Download a VA-compatible IRL file for the device from the InConcert Resource Center on www.amx.com, and save the IRL file to a directory included in the Search Paths for the Device Database. See Adding InConcert IR Devices to the Device Database for details.
3. Select the IR Functions that you want to capture. 4. Review and edit the IR properties as required for this device. 5. Use the AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit to capture the selected IR Functions for the IR remote controller.
Generated Filename. (Manufacturer,Device,HandcontrolModel,Category,version.irl) use the DOS filename (only available when exporting from the AMX database) or naming the file yourself. 4. In the Directory to export to window, designate a target directory for the exported .IRL file. You can browse to a new directory by selecting the Browse (...) button.
To capture IR Codes, you'll need: The hand control (remote controller) that is associated with the device. An AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit, connected to your PC. Use the options in the IR Code Capture and Management dialog to capture IR codes.
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Template that best fits the device you are working with. IR Capture window: The IR Capture window guides you through the process of capturing IR Codes, using an AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit (FIG. 17). FIG. 17 IR Capture And Management Dialog - IR Capture window VisualArchitect v1.1...
IR Capture And Management Dialog - Properties tab Setting Up an IRIS IR Capture Unit VA uses the AMX IRIS IR-Capture Unit to capture IR codes from the hand controllers associated with the IR-controlled devices in your system. 1. Connect the RS-232 port on the rear panel of the IRIS to a COM (DB-9) port on the PC that is running VA.
In most cases, you will select some but not all functions in the template. Click the checkboxes to select the functions that you want to capture (FIG. 20). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Once you have selected a Device Type, you should review the IR Properties for this device type. IR Properties are viewed and edited in the Properties tab of the Properties window (in the IR Code Capture and Management dialog). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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IR Settings - These basic IR properties are common to all IR devices: IR Mode: Click the drop-down menu to select either SET MODE IR (the default setting) or SET MODE SERIAL. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
IR properties for this device, you are ready to start capturing the selected functions, using an AMX IRIS IR Capture Unit: Before you begin, make sure that the IRIS is connected to the PC running VA and powered up.
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3. Once you have captured all of the selected functions, save your work: In the IR Code Capture and Management dialog, select File > Save. This creates an IR Capture File (*.IRL) in the specified directory. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
IRL files for many popular devices are available for download on the InConcert Resource Center (at www.amx.com): 1. Go the InConcert Resource Center on www.amx.com to search and download IRL files. Many of the devices represented in the InConcert Resource Center provide a ZIP file for download that contains all of the system files required to control that device, including IRL and XMD files.
3. In the Properties window (FIG. 23): a. Enter the name of the device's Manufacturer (in the Manufacturer field). b. Enter the model name/number of the device (in the Model field). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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4. The Functions window (FIG. 25) is pre-populated with list of functions supported for the selected device type. FIG. 25 Functions window Double-click on any function in this list to add it to the Control String Assignments window (FIG. 26). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Every CSD file must have a manufacturer defined (in the Manufacturer field of the Properties window). Every CSD file must have a device model defined (in the Model field of the Properties window). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
1. Select File > Control String Definition > Open Definition to invoke the Open dialog. 2. Locate and select a *CSD file and click Open. 3. The selected CSD file is opened in the Control Strings Definition dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
1. Go to www.amx.com, and log in as a Dealer (click Dealers in the toolbar). 2. Click on the InConcert toolbar button. 3. Click I Accept to accept the AMX Software License and Warranty Agreement and proceed to the (FIG. 29) .
Resource Center at www.amx.com: 1. Search for the device that you want to include in your VA projects. 2. Click on the "D" icon to access the Device Model Details dialog for the selected Device/AMX System type. 3. In the Device Model Details dialog, select Download (under Model Information on the left side of the dialog).
1. Go to www.amx.com, and log in as a Dealer (click Dealers in the toolbar). 2. Click on the InConcert toolbar button. 3. Click I Accept to accept the AMX Software License and Warranty Agreement and proceed to the InConcert Resource Center home page.
The new directory now appears in the Search Paths list. 3. Click on the Rebuild button. 4. The progress bar indicates the status of the rebuild operation. When the operation is complete, the status bar closes. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
4. Click OK to close the Browse For Folder dialog and add the selected directory to the Search Paths list. To Remove a Search Path 1. Select the search path that you want to remove in the Search Paths list. 2. Click the Remove Search Path button. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
"MSRP.csv" is the file used by VA. This is the file that you should edit. "AMX MSRP.csv" is a backup file. Do not edit this file - it is intended for use in the case that the MSRP.csv file is lost or corrupted in some way.
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5. Restart VA to see the MSRP (and Dealer Part Number, if one was included) in the Properties window for that device. Note that you must select the device in the System Diagram in order to view its properties (FIG. 31). FIG. 31 Properties window VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
4. Review the device properties (including communication settings) for this device, edit if necessary. Right-click on any device in the System Diagram to access the System Diagram context menu. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Click on the System tab, in the Diagram Area, to design and view the System diagram - a layout of the entire system, including the NetLinx Central Controller, AMX devices and third-party (controlled) devices, as well as all device connections.
NetLinx Central Controller (default = NI-3000), an AMX Touch Panel, and up to two AMX Keypads (via the Basic System Assistant dialog). All other devices are added to the system by dragging them from the Toolbox into the Diagram Area.
Adding Devices to the System Selecting AMX User-Interface Devices Once you have selected a NetLinx Central Controller, it is a good time to specify one or more AMX User-Interface devices. User-Interface Devices include AMX Touch Panels and AMX Keypads. Every VA project/system requires at least one AMX User-Interface device.
Controller, the device connections will be lost for the missing ports, but the devices will remain in the System (FIG. 35). However, if the replacement Controller has the same number of port types as the original, no device connections will be lost. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Icon appears, release the device that you are dragging, and it will replace the existing one (FIG. 36). FIG. 36 Replace Icon If the devices are not compatible for replacement, the cursor icon indicates that replacement is not allowed (FIG. 37). FIG. 37 Replacement Is Not Allowed VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Once you have replaced the device in the System Diagram, use CodeBuilder to map the inputs for that device. Note that any Comments entered will carry over after replacing the device. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
DDDP. Serial devices are passive and will only broadcast their exist- ence if polled to do so. The program developer must specify which NetLinx interfaces/ports (i.e. serial ports) should be polled for devices. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
System Settings section of the Navigation frame). This page (build 323 or higher) is used as the entry point for the management of all 3rd party DDDP Devices (FIG. 38). FIG. 38 Manage Other Devices page VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Manage Other Devices. Enable Module Search on Internet Clicking this button toggles the capability of searching the Internet (either AMX's site or a device specified site) for a device's compatible Duet modules. This capability is automatically disabled if the Master does not have Internet connectivity.
System Report (in the Accessory List section). To add accessories to an AMX device in the System Diagram: 1. Right-click on any AMX device in the System Diagram, and select Accessories from the context menu.
The Accessories indicated in this dialog will be reflected in the System Report (in the Accessory List section). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
2. Drag your mouse over a valid input connection node on the Central Controller, or the required intermediate device (such as an Expansion or Networking device) that allows the device to connect to the Central Controller: VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
2. Right-click and select Connect from the System Diagram context menu. Alternatively, you can select Connect from the Device menu. 3. VA automatically connects the device to an available matching port on the Central Controller. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
NetLinx Central Controllers have a single Output connection node, plus one Input connection node for each of the port types on the device (FIG. 42). FIG. 42 Connecting Devices - Central Controllers VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Connecting Devices - Networking Devices MVP (wireless) panels require a Wireless Access Point between the panel and the Controller. Ethernet 10/100T panels require a Network Switch between the panel and the Controller. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Connecting Devices Connecting Devices - Touch Panels Every system must have at least one AMX User-Interface device: Touch Panel, Keypad or Remote (FIG. 45). FIG. 45 Connecting Devices - Touch Panels Some Touch Panels do not connect directly to the NetLinx Controller: MVP (wireless) panels require a Wireless Access Point (e.g.
Toolbox (in addition to the specific manufacturers and models represented for each device type). To hide all "DDDP Device" listings, de-select the Show DDDP Devices option in the Devices tab (FIG. 49). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The "Control" Ethernet port is used to connect the MAX Server to the Internet. The "VLAN" port is used to distribute digital A/V content. Note that the "VLAN" port is labelled "A/V OUT" on the servers (and in all MAX product documentation). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The MAX-AOM connects to the MAX Server via USB. Each MAX-AOM module is capable of distributing audio to four zones. Do not use a USB hub with MAX Servers or AOM modules (FIG. 52). FIG. 52 Connecting Devices - MAX-AOM VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
(or any other connectors that exist on the player) to other devices in the system, until you establish each of these physical connectors via the Connection Manager dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Once these connections are available in the Device Element, they can be connected to other devices in the diagram just like any other (drag-and-drop to draw a connection line between each input/output node to a compatible node on the Central Controller or another device in the system). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
7. Specify the number of connectors of this type that are on the device in the Count row of the Properties table. Use the up/down arrows to adjust the count. Default = 1. 8. Click OK to save your changes and close the Connection Manager dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Once these connections are available in the Device Element, they can be connected to other devices in the diagram just like any other (drag-and-drop to draw a connection line between each input/output node to a compatible node on the Central Controller or another device in the system). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
System Diagram, you can just type and press the Enter key to enter a device number for the selected device. Note that VA will prompt you if the value entered is outside of the allowed range for the selected property. Disabled: This option disables the Quick Input feature. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Category - This is the category of devices that the selected device belongs to (read-only). Model Number - This is the product model number associated with this device (read-only). FG Number - This the AMX "Finished Goods" number associated with this device (read- only). This field is only displayed for AMX devices.
Card Frame Number - The current Card Frame Number setting (NXF and NXF-MINI cardframes only). FG Number - This is the AMX "Finished Goods" number associated with this device (read- only). This field is only displayed for AMX devices. MSRP - This is the MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) for this device (read-only).
This field is only displayed for AMX devices. Device Properties - Touch Panels The following parameters are required for AMX Touch Panels, and are set via fields in the Device Properties window. These fields are only displayed if a Touch Panel is selected in the System diagram.
Setting Device Properties Device Properties - Keypads The following parameters are required for AMX Keypads, and are set via fields in the Device Properties window. These fields are only displayed if a Keypad is selected in the System diagram. Name - This is the (default) system name for the selected device. Click inside this row to edit the element name;...
OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. Engraving Font - Select AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), or Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS for text from the drop down menu. AMX Icons2 provides various control-oriented icons that can be engraved on the buttons.
Device Properties - Media The following parameters are required for MAX by AMX devices, and are set via fields in the Device Properties window. These fields are only displayed if a (MAX) Media device is selected in the System diagram.
Properties window (click inside any of these fields to access a drop-down menu of supported options): These fields are only displayed if Modem is selected as the Connection Type for the device. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
By default, Serial devices are always added to the system with RS-232 set as the Connection Type. Change the Connection Type to match the device's requirements via the Connection Type field in the Device Properties window. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Uses a bus or star topology and supports data transfer rates of 10 Mbps. Ethernet 1000T - This represents a "Gigabit" Ethernet connection, which supports data rates of 1 gigabit (1,000 megabits) per second. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
PORT: 16-bit integer represents the port number (in the range 1 through the number of ports on the Controller or device) SYSTEM: 16-bit integer represents the system number (0 = this system) VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Throughout the following setting options you can enter new values or press <ENTER> to keep current settings enabled. 2. When prompted to enter a Host Name you can either press <ENTER> to accept the current name (NetLinx) or enter a new name and press <ENTER>. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
(yes) and press <ENTER> or change the entry to n (no) to repeat the process: Is this correct? Type Y or N and Enter -> y Settings written. Device must be rebooted to enable new settings. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
5. Select either the DHCP or Specify an IP Address checkbox to chose the source of the IP Address information being used within the remaining fields. 6. Enter or change any IP Address or DNS Address information within the remaining fields. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
6. Press Done to close the keypad, assign the number, and return to the Protected Setup page. 7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and incorporate any changes. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are ON. If you later change the device number, remove and reconnect the AXlink power connector to enter the new device number into memory. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
(FIG. 66). 4. The Functions window is pre-populated with list of functions supported for the selected device type (FIG. 67) . VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Type Directly Into The Text Field in other cases the field provides a drop-down menu of supported parameters to choose from (FIG. 70). FIG. 70 Select From a Drop-Down Menu Of Supported Parameters VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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7. Assuming all required information is present, the Save As dialog prompts you to specify a filename for this CSD file, and a target directory. Click Save to save the file, and close the Save As and Control Strings Definition dialogs. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Defining Control Strings VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
User Interface Buttons Window The User Interface Buttons window displays the UI buttons available for the selected device. You can design a macro for any or all of these buttons (FIG. 71). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Click the Status tab to view and select from a list of status-related functions available for each third-party device in the system (click any device name to expand its status-related functions list). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Handler Options - Click to access the Button Event Options dialog. Use the options in this dialog to manage Handler(s) used by the selected event. At least one handler must be used with each event. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
5. In the Event window, there is a tab for each Event Handler selected in the Button Event Options dialog (Push Event, Release Event and Hold Event). These tabs allow you to build macros specific VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Click the Status tab (FIG. 77) to view and select from a list of status-related functions available for each third-party device in the system (click any device name to expand its status- related functions list). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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(in the Event window), or by toggling the Show Friendly Names of Functions option and selecting the specific Function/Parameter directly in the Functions tab. FIG. 80 Parameters Drop-down Menu 7. Click OK to save your changes and close the CodeBuilder dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Overview User-Interface (UI) devices are the AMX devices in the system that the end-user will interact with to control the other equipment in the system. UI devices can be either AMX Touch Panels or AMX Mio Modero Keypads. In either case, once you have added at least one UI device to the system, you'll need to define the navigation for each UI device.
1. In the Toolbox, click on an Element tab to display the UI elements of that type available to choose from, within the template applied to this panel. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Replace icon is displayed on the cursor. When the Replace Icon appears, release the element that you are dragging, and it will replace the existing one (FIG. 82). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The Basic System Assistant dialog includes options (Resolution and Template) for applying a template to the selected Touch Panel. The Touch Panel Template Manager dialog includes options for Installing new templates, as well as Removing and Previewing installed templates. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
- From AMX.com, or From File. From AMX.com - this option allows you to download VA touch panel template files (*.VAT) from the www.amx.com web site. Naturally, you must have access to the Internet in order to use this option.
1. Select Managers > Touch Panel Template Manager (or click the toolbar button) to open the Touch Panel Template Manager dialog. 2. Select the template that you want to uninstall (in the thumbnail preview area of the dialog). 3. Click the Remove button. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
All color schemes for this template are displayed in the horizontal scroll area at the bottom of the dialog. Use the scroll bar to view thumbnails for each color scheme. Click on any thumbnail to view the selected color scheme in the main preview area of the dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Alternatively, you can access this dialog by right-clicking on any the Template Element and selecting Element Preview from the context menu. Click Fit Image to scale the preview image to fit the window on this dialog (default = enabled). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
UI. If you have a single main Navigation element that connects to all of the device elements in your UI, then the EXIT node should connect the main Template element to the Start Device element (the Touch Panel). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Start Device Element (Home Page). The path back to the Start Device can only be made from a Mode Selection Element, or from a Navigation (or Sub-Navigation) Element (FIG. 92). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Mom has a different mode that provides access to devices that she is interested in using. You could even set up a mode for the kids that allows them to control some limited set of devices like the TV and DVD player. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Navigation pages are accessed directly from the Start device element (FIG. 97). FIG. 97 Navigation Pages Accessed Directly From The Start Device Element If your panel uses multiple modes, then each Mode would provide access a separate Navigation element (FIG. 98). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Placeholders can only be connected between Navigation elements and Features and/or Sub- Features elements. Each placeholder must be named uniquely. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Note that VA will prompt you if the value entered is outside of the allowed range for the selected property. Disabled: This option disables the Quick Input feature. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Category - This is the category of devices that the selected device belongs to (read-only). Model Number - This is the manufacturer's model name for the device (read-only). FG Number - This the AMX "Finished Goods" number associated with this device (read- only). This field is only displayed for AMX devices.
View Name, which may contain Unicode characters. When you add a View Name to an element, the View Name is indicated in parenthesis beneath the Name on this element (in the Touch Panel UI diagram). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
UI diagram (it is not displayed on the generated Touch Panel page). Click inside this row to edit the element name; note that the element Name cannot contain any Unicode characters. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Devices tab of the Toolbox. Device Port Number - This field displays this element's default device port number assignment (on the touch panel). Click inside this field to change this assignment. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
2. To add an element to the panel page, simply double-click on any unused element in the User Interface Elements list. This action adds a new button for the selected element to the Design View window. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Text from the context menu). This opens the Enter Text dialog. 4. Enter or edit the text that want to show on the selected button, and click OK to save your changes and close this dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
User Interface Elements window: The Interface Elements window indicates the various elements available for the active UI page (FIG. 104). FIG. 104 Customize UI Pages Dialog - User Interface Elements window VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Once it has been created, this project file can be opened and edited in the TPDesign4 application (available for free download from www.amx.com). Select the Open Project In TPDesign4 option to automatically open the resulting file once it is generated.
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(...) to access the Enter Text dialog - enter the desired text and click OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. 4. Select the font to use for the engraved text from the Engraving Font drop-down menu (AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS).
The diagram below (FIG. 109) indicates the layout for buttons in the Keypad UI diagram: Button Numbers (Channel Codes) Button Names, Menu Actions (if applicable) Engraved Text (if applicable) FIG. 109 Layout For Buttons In The Keypad UI Diagram VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Channel Code - This field displays the selected button's Channel Code assignment. The channel code is the same as the button number and is read-only. The Channel Code represents communication out of the keypad to the master controller. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. Engraving Font - Select AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), or Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS for text from the drop down menu. AMX Icons2 provides various control-oriented icons that can be engraved on the buttons.
Select Keypad > Edit LCD Menu (or click the toolbar button) to access the Keypad Fixed Menu Editor dialog. There are two main concepts involved in configuring the LCD menu: The Main Menu displays a listing of the devices that the end-user can control via this Keypad. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
3. Select an event from the Events list. The selected event's name is automatically added to the Item Caption text field. You can edit this text if necessary. 4. Click OK to add the event to the Sub Menu. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
(...) to access the Enter Text dialog - enter the desired text and click OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. 4. Select the font to use for the engraved text from the Engraving Font drop-down menu (AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS).
Remote UI diagram Remote Buttons AMX Mio R-1 and R-2 Remotes feature six customizable pushbuttons to allow the end-user to control system devices. Click on any button on the Remote UI diagram to select it for editing, via the button properties in the Properties window (FIG.
OK to save. There is a maximum of 10 characters per button. Engraving Font - Select AMX Icon 2 (for symbols), or Arial, Arial Narrow or Arial Unicode MS for text from the drop down menu. AMX Icons2 provides various control-oriented icons that can be engraved on the buttons.
Once it has been created, this project file can be opened and edited in the KeypadBuilder application (available for free download from www.amx.com). Select the Open Project In KeypadBuilder option to automatically open the resulting file once it is generated.
Purchase Order - Enter the sales number associated with this project. Comments - Enter any comments that might prove useful regarding this project. The only required field in this dialog is System Name. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
1. Select System > Print Diagrams (or click the toolbar button) to open the Print Diagrams dialog. 2. To exclude any diagrams from being printed, uncheck the checkbox next to its listing in the Diagram area. By default, all diagrams are selected for printing. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Once your VA project is complete, you are ready to generate and transfer the system files required by the Central Controller to make the system work. The FileTransfer 2 application (available for free download from www.amx.com) is required to perform transfers.
You can also generate the System Report (HTML) file via the System Report option in the System menu. NetLinx Studio 2 is available for free download from www.amx.com, and comes with its own online help and documentation. Preset and Media Content Database Files If your VA Project includes Preset (*.PXD) and/or Media (*.MXD) Content Database files ((created in...
NetLinx Studio. Workspace files allow you to edit any of the system files within NetLinx Studio. Refer to the NetLinx Studio on-line help for information on Workspace files. *-VA Report.HTML - this is the System Report for this project. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Verify (or edit if necessary) the full path and file name of the exported "To Go" (*.AXW) file. AXW files preserve all relative file path information for the Projects, Systems and System files contained in the Workspace, making them ideal for distribution to remote sites. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Click OK, and NetLinx Studio will indicate when the AXW File Extraction is complete (FIG. 117). Click OK. d. Once NetLinx Studio has opened the AXW file, it automatically opens the project, for editing or transfer operations. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Click on any item in the Table of Contents to jump to that heading in the report. The contents of the System Report will vary depending on the devices in your system, but the main sections in every System Report include: VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Equipment List Installation Checklist Use the Installation Checklist as a guide to the installation process. Each item in the checklist should be completed before you continue (FIG. 120). FIG. 120 Installation Checklist VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
This section of the report provides a summary of the Device Addressing, plus several subsections that describe various aspects of configuring device addressing on the NetLinx Master and AMX devices (including "Master Addressing via Terminal - Telnet", "NetLinx Device Addressing via the Master's UI", "Modero Touch Panels Device Addressing", and more (FIG.
This section contains troubleshooting information relating to many different aspects of the control system (FIG. 123). FIG. 123 Troubleshooting and Support Contact Information This section provides contact information for AMX technical support. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Finishing the Project Using AMX Power Calculator Select Help > Power Calculator to open the AMX Power Calculator.xls worksheet file. FIG. 124 AMX Power Calculator You'll need to have a program loaded on your PC that can open XLS files (such as Microsoft®...
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Use a cable gauge that is shown in green. All current draw values are "Worst Case" or Max values as listed in AXPower.txt. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support Overview AMX provides several useful Troubleshooting tools. In NetLinx systems you can use Terminal, Telnet, or the Master's browser-based UI. More information on these tools is available within both the Software Installation and AMX Technical Publications sections of the AMX website.
Cancel button is disabled so there's no obvious way to terminate the transfers. To un-hang VA in this situation: 1. Right-click on the File Transfer task bar icon, and select SHOW. This opens the File Transfer 2 application dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
If your device does not use hardware handshaking, be sure handshaking is disabled on the port. Hardware handshaking can be disable by sending an 'HSOFF' command to the device port. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Terminal Emulator to display the transmitted string to the screen. 4. For example, the Axcent3 port #1 can be connected to a laptop's COM1 port using a standard AMX programming cable (FG10-727). This would be wired as follows; pin 2 to pin3; pin 3 to pin2; and pin 5 to pin 5.
1. Click the Manage System link (from within the System Settings section of the Navigation frame). VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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SEND_COMMAND <dev> "CALIBRATE". String Expressions start and end with double quotes (" "). Double quotes are not escaped, rather they are embedded within single quotes. String expressions may contain string literals, VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
This preset mechanism is done via cookies so it does not persist across multiple browsers/ computers. 4. Once you have made your modifications/selections within this dialog, press the Update button to save your changes and return to the Diagnostics dialog. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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• Status Messages: Generates a message when there is a change in the target device's status. · • Custom Events From Device: Generates a message there is a custom event occurring from the target device. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
RTS pin goes 'high', indicating it is able to receive data. There is another level of hardware handshaking using DTR and DSR, or Data Set Ready and Data Terminal Ready. These are primarily used by modems to communicate with PCs. These modes are not used in AMX gear, and you will find no connections for these signals.
Likewise, an Output Folder (as specified in the Generate and Transfer System Files dialog) named "Joe's VA Projects" will also prevent a successful compile. Again, remove the apostrophe from the directory name and recompile. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Function Name Required Power Menu Tilt Up Tilt Down Pan Left Pan Right Home Auto Iris Iris Open Iris Close Auto Focus Focus Near Focus Far Manual Focus Zoom In Zoom Out VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Power On (discrete) Power Off (discrete) TV/Video or TV/VCR Video1 or LineA or Input + Video2 or LineB or Input - Video3 RGB1 or Tape1 or DAT RGB or Tape2 or DAT VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Delete / Erase Check Clear / Cancel ADLC Title Display Open/Close / Eject Continue Group Disc Skip Memory Next Track 11 direct Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Track 15 Track 16 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Cursor Up Cursor Dn Cursor Left Cursor Right Menu Select / OK Clear Info TV/DSS Guide Favorite Prev Ch/Go Back/Recall Info / Display Browse Action Station Index Exit Category Fetch Alt/Aud Alpha VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts Digital Satellite System (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required Surf +100 +1000 Help Page Up Page Down VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Menu Cursor ^ Cursor v Cursor < Cursor > Select Exit Clear Cancel Return TV/VCR Jump Channel Guide Instant Replay Thumbs ^ Thumbs v Replay Guide Replay Zones Return to Live VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts Digital Video Recorder (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required Slow Motion Quick Skip Display Input Help Info / Display List Page Up Page Down Frame + Frame - Favorites Advance VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
> Auto Iris Iris Open Iris Close Upper/Single Lamp Lower Lamp Auto Focus Focus Near Focus Far Zoom In Zoom Out Toggle Preset Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Scene 2 Scene 3 Scene 4 Scene 5 Scene 6 Scene 7 Scene 8 Scene 9 All Off Scene 11 Scene 12 Scene 13 Scene 14 Scene 15 Scene 16 Raise Lower VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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SURROUND STEERING BELOW Rear ^ Rear v Center ^ Center v Sub Vol + Sub Vol - Balance Left Balance Right Ch Select Ch Level + Ch Level - Balance Center Rear Side VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Preset Bank 4/D Category Up (XM) Category Down (XM) . (period) Bass / Bass + Bass - Treble / Treble + Treble - Loudness Sleep Night / Midnight Up/Inc/Level + Down/Dec/Level - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Seek - Shift Band Band Cycle Direct Tune / Mode Direct Tuning; Mode Tuner Index + (Sony) Tuner Index - (Sony) FM Mode / ST / MONO Preset + Preset - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Preset Bank Toggle Preset Bank 1/A Preset Bank 2/B Preset Bank 3/C Preset Bank 4/D AUDIO INPUTS BELOW Audio Input 1 Audio Input 2 Audio Input 3 Audio Input 4 Audio Input 5 VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Dn or Dec or - Band 4 (TV, WX, SW) Surround On/Off Surround On (Discrete) Surround Off (Discrete) Main Mode Select (toggling) Sub Mode Select Direct 5.1 or 6 Channel Test Tone VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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SURROUND STEERING BELOW Rear Vol + Rear Vol - Center Vol + Center Vol - Sub Vol + Sub Vol - Balance Left Balance Right Ch Select Ch Level + Ch Level - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Scan - Seek/Seek + Seek - Shift Or Bank Select Band or AM/FM Direct Tuning Tuner Index + Tuner Index - FM Mode/ ST/Mono Save Tuner Preset + Tuner Preset - VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
F; Function Program Scan (steps through presets on Scientific Atlanta) Preset * (enters response to opinion on Zenith) CE; Channel Elimination on Zenith Fav;FC; RCL or Ch Fav on Sci. Atlanta VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Appendix B: VA IR Templates - Channel Layouts Set Top Box (Cont.) Channel Number Function Name Required --> (move on screen control arrow) Last Channel;LC; Pref/Next Exit Code; Learn (access code) Guide Page Up Page Down VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Video1 or Line A or Input + Video 2 or Line B or Input - Video 3 RGB1 or Tape1 or DAT RGB2 or Tape2 or DAT Tuner Phono AM/FM Play < (reverse play) Menu VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Discreet Picture Mute Off Toggling Picture Mute Audio Mute On Audio Mute Off Reserved Freeze On Freeze Off Freeze Toggle Text On Text Off Text Toggle Menu On Menu Off Menu Toggle Cursor Up VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Sync + Sync - Sync Video Adj + Video Adj - RESERVED Zoom Adjust + / Up / Inc Adjust - / Down / Dec Menu + Menu - Focus Return Aspect VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Select + Select - Standby toggle (only if 9,27,28 are present) Standby on (only if 9,27,28 are present) Standby Off (only if 9,27,28 are present) Select (only if enter is already present) VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
LED inside the pushbutton. • SEND: Transmits captured RC functions to a PC running the IRLIB software program. The red LED inside the pushbutton lights when valid RC functions are ready to send. • VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The verify led goes off, "01" appears in the display, and the Send pushbutton's LED lights. If an Er message appears in the display, repeat steps 3 and 5. Otherwise, go to step 6. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
P mode default settings when you connect power to the IRIS unit. 4. Repeat steps 3 - 6 described in the Capturing RC Functions in Default Mode topic to capture the RC function. IRIS - Default Mode Settings VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
To set the baud rate: 1. Disconnect the power supply from the IRIS unit. 2. Press and hold the up, down, and send pushbuttons. Reconnect the power supply and release the pushbuttons. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-25 to DB-9): FIG. 127 Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-25 to DB-9) wiring diagram Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-9 to DB-9): FIG. 128 Computer-to-NetLinx Control System (DB-9 to DB-9) wiring diagram VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Send Com- with this product and can also be used if the Studio mand is pressed, an ER appears application changes (mentioned above) do not work. on the unit's display. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map Overview Use the AMX Icon 2 font to use symbols instead of text for many standard transport and control functions, for use on engraved keypad buttons (FIG. 129). Digit 1Capital letter Y...
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Appendix D: AMX Icon 2 Character Map VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type Appendix E: Supported Devices/Accessories by Type Supported Devices by Type Supported NetLinx Central Controllers Visual Architect v1.1 supports the following AMX NetLinx Central Controllers: • NI-700 • NI-2100 • NI-3000 • NI-4000 • NXI w/ NXC-ME260/64 •...
Visual Architect v1.1 supports the following AMX Remotes. Mio R-1 Mio R-2 Supported AMX Media Devices Visual Architect v1.1 supports the following MAX by AMX Media Devices. • MAX-HT04 • MAX MMS-01S • MAX-AOM • MAX-AVP • MAX-CSE • MAX-HT12 • MAX MMS-02S •...
Set of 4 single buttons MIO-PRESTIGE-SW-sc FG5798-05sc Set of 2 doublebuttons MIO-PRESTIGE-DW-sc FG5798-06sc Set of blankbuttons MIO-CLASSIC-BB-sc FG5795-07sc Accent Frame MIO-ACCCP-S-sc FG5795-08sc MIO-PRESTIGE-D-sc FG5978-02sc Set of 4 single buttons MIO-CLASSIC-SW-sc FG5795-21sc VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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Set of 2 double buttons MIO-ELITE-DW-dc FG5796-22dc $40 Set of blank buttons MIO-ELITE-BB-dc FG5796-07dc $99 Accent Frame MIO-ACCEL-S-dc FG5796-08dc $70 Engraving for full MIO-ELITE-S-EN FG5796-11 $150 Default - Include button set w/ product VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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MIO-ELITE-SW-cc FG5796-21cc Set of 2 double buttons MIO-ELITE-DW-cc FG5796-22cc Set of blank buttons MIO-ELITE-BB-cc FG5796-07cc Accent Frame MIO-ACCEL-S-cc FG5796-08cc Engraving for full MIO-ELITE-SL-EN FG5796-13 Default - Include button set w/ product VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
4.4 amp Power Supply PSN4.4 FG423-45 $150 with Phoenix connector 6.5 amp Power Supply PSN6.5 FG423-41 $460 with Phoenix connector Supported AMX Accessories - Modero Touch Panels Product Model Product FG Power (mA) Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Additional Description Model...
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Information NXD-CV7 FG2258-02K 1500 (TP), Set of 2 bezels with NXA-BEZ-7B-BL FG2258-30 $160 TBD (WC-B), buttons - black 460 (WC-G) Set of 2 bezels with NXA-BEZ-7B-WH FG2258-31 $160 buttons - white VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
InConcert Resource Center - Search Devices 1. Use the Search Devices options to perform a search for the desired device using at least one of the fields (Manufacturer, Device Model, Remote Control #, Device Type, Control Method, and AMX System type).
2. Click on any Model link to open the Device Model Details dialog for that device. Use this dialog to view device specifications and download associated files, including the Duet Module (*JAR) file. VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
The options on this page allow you to vote for the NetLinx device modules that you would like to see developed and released by AMX, or request that a specific device module be developed. To Vote: Select up to three modules, then click on the Vote button. You may only vote once per month.
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Appendix F: The InConcert Resource Center VisualArchitect v1.1 CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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It’s Your World - Take Control™ 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY. COPYRIGHT, AMX LLC, 2006...
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