Appendix H - Dgx_Shell Commands; Overview Dgx_Shell Commands - AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual

Appendix H – DGX_SHELL Commands

Overview DGX_SHELL Commands

The Enova DGX Switcher supports a number of shell (command-line interpreter) commands for a
variety of functions, both basic and advanced.
General Rules and Information for DGX_SHELL Commands
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Although the Help file lists all of the DGX_SHELL commands available for the Enova DGX Switcher,
only information on the basic commands (those most useful during installation and setup) are provided
in this appendix. The remaining commands (which are also listed in the Help file) are used mainly by
technical support for troubleshooting. For additional information on any of the advanced commands,
contact www.amx.com/techsupport.
Caution: Incorrect use of advanced DGX_SHELL commands has the potential to alter the operation
of the system. We recommend that advanced commands only be entered in conjunction with
instructions from technical support.
To enter the DGX_SHELL from a terminal emulation program:
1. Use a null modem serial cable to connect a PC to the Control port (RS-232 serial) on the
Enova DGX enclosure.
2. Open a terminal emulation program on the PC (e.g., use the Terminal* view in DGX Configuration
Software, which is available for download at www.amx.com).
Set the COM port settings to match the default ones for the Enova DGX Switcher:
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3. Press CTRL+C to exit the terminal emulation program and enter the DGX shell.
4. At the prompt (DGX_SHELL>), type the command and press Enter.
* If you use DGX Configuration Software, you must click the Connect button to establish serial
communication with the system before you can use the terminal. When done, be sure to click the
Disconnect button.
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DGX_SHELL commands are case sensitive.
All commands in the DGX_SHELL require an Enter to execute.
To exit a standard terminal interface (used for BCS commands) and enter the DGX_SHELL,
press CTRL+C.
To exit the DGX_SHELL and return to the standard terminal interface, type bcs and press
Enter.
The DGX_SHELL will timeout automatically; BCS resumes. The length of time can be set
using a set command (see page 224). The value zero (0) allows for an infinite timeout.
Enter help or ? to display a list of the commands supported in the DGX_SHELL.
Enter help <command> for detailed usage and options on a specific command.
Enter help -v to display all commands and descriptions.
Baud rate – 9600
Data bits – 8
Parity – 1
Stop bits – none
Flow control – 1
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