System Diagnostic Options - AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual

AMX Control Devices
The Enova DGX Switcher is compatible with a number of AMX control devices via Native NetLinx
communication. For control programming information, see the chapter on ICSP commands on page 151
and the instruction manual for the specific AMX control device.
IP Control Software
Enova DGX Switchers can be controlled using the XBar (crosspoint control interface) via the device's
WebConsole, which can be accessed through PC-based Internet browsing software. The server delivers
HTML pages for setting up the system and a Java control applet, which allows for remote control of the
Enova DGX Switcher.
BCS (Basic Control Structure) Protocol
The Enova DGX Switcher can be controlled with an external serial controller using BCS* protocol, a
command language for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes.
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* For information on BCS commands, see the Instruction Manual – BCS Basic Control Structure
Protocol at www.amx.com.
Third-Party Controllers
A third-party controller can be attached to an Enova DGX Switcher via the RS-232 serial port.
Third-party control is also possible via a BCS Tunnel over TCP/IP (see page 58). If using a third-party
controller, see the controller documentation for operating instructions.
XNNet Protocol
Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use XNNet protocol.
The XNNet API Communication Library that supports C, Java, and Visual Basic with examples of the
XNNet protocol in use is available at www.amx.com.

System Diagnostic Options

The three system diagnostic options for the Enova DGX Switcher are APDiagnostics software, a
programmer's interface, and DGX _SHELL commands. The last two display in a terminal program.
APDiagnostics
APDiagnostics is a software application that monitors and displays advanced diagnostic information
about the behavior of the Enova DGX Switcher. This application is available at www.amx.com.
APDiagnostics also works with AMX Matrix Switchers that are capable of reporting such data. For
information on APDiagnostics, see Appendix C on page 187.
Programmer's Interface for System Diagnostics
The Enova DGX Switcher displays system information in the splash screen for diagnostic purposes. The
information indicates the current status and well-being of the system components. The splash screen can
be accessed using a terminal emulation program (e.g., the Terminal view in DGX Configuration
Software – see page 173). For information on the programmer's interface, see Appendix D on page 199.
Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switchers
Serial control (sends and receives ASCII characters)
Use the Control (RS-232 serial) port or use the USB Control port (as a virtual COM port);
both are located on the CPU
Commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program on a PC
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