Discovering A System - AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual

Appendix B – Managing Configuration Files

Discovering a System

When XNConnect is open, you can discover the system. This works for both automatically and
conventionally configured systems.
The discovery process queries the attached system for configuration information and properties,
including information regarding assigned signals and virtual matrix definitions. The discovery process
may take several minutes to complete.
We recommend disconnecting any third-party control devices from the enclosure's serial ports before
starting the discovery process.
To discover a system:
1. Disconnect any third-party control devices from the enclosure's serial (Control) port.
2. Connect the enclosure to the PC (see page 52).
3.
(If not already open) Launch XNConnect (see previous page).
4.
Open the Communication menu; select Serial Port.
5. If applicable – For a serial port other than COM 1 (default), open the Communication menu again,
select Change Comm Settings. Check the settings for the selected port and adjust if necessary (the
default is COM 1, baud rate 9600).
6.
Optional – Click Test to verify that communication has been established with the enclosure.
Click OK.
7.
From the File menu, select Discover System (the discovery may take a few minutes).
8.
From the File menu, select Save to save the discovered configuration information to the PC.
9. From the File menu, select Save As and save an .xcl file with a new name to the PC.
(We recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified.)
The discovered configuration file is ready to be modified. Whenever changes are made, the new file
must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes (see page 184).
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