Connecting Devices; Connecting Devices In The System Diagram - AMX VISUALARCHITECT 1.1 Manual

Connecting Devices

Connecting Devices In The System Diagram

Each Device Element in the System diagram has at least one Connection Node. Connection nodes
represent ports on the actual device, and are used to establish connections between devices and other
system devices as well as the NetLinx Central Controller.
FIG. 40 Expand The Port View
Use the Connect feature to let VA establish device connections automatically when
they are added to the System diagram, based on the device's control type.
1. In the System diagram, left-click and hold on the output node of a desired device element.
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:
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Device connections are established by creating lines from one element's Output connection
node to another element's Input connection node. Specifically, this typically means connecting
an output node (port) on a controlled device to a matching input node (port) on the NetLinx
Central Controller.
Some devices do not connect directly to the Central Controller. For example, wireless MVP
touch panels require a (WAP) Wireless Access Point between the panel and the Central
Controller. Similarly, Ethernet 10/100T panels require a Network Switch between the panel
and the Controller.
When adding video touch panels (including any of the wired Modero panels), VA (v1.1 or
higher) automatically adds the appropriate NXA-AVB Breakout box to the System diagram at
the time that the panel is added. Also note that included accessories cannot be removed from
the system.
Many connection nodes have a plus sign icon to indicate that there are multiple ports of that
connection type available on this device. Click the plus sign to expand the port view
(FIG. 40).
Use the Connection Manager to define more detailed connection information, including
individual connectors (such as audio/video inputs and outputs) on each device.
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