AMX Epica DGX 16 Instruction Manual page 37

RS-232 pin diagram
Epica DGX 16 and Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
4.
Setup and run the desired method of control:
AMX Controller – For control programming information, see the instruction manual for the
specific interface
APControl 3.0 – Install and open the program (located on the AMX AutoPatch CD). Follow
the setup wizard. Manually create the VM (virtual matrix) and specify the number of inputs
and outputs. Open the APControl Launchbar. From the Launchbar menu, select Views /
CrossBar and click the crosspoints to execute switches.and click the crosspoints.
Terminal emulation (e.g., HyperTerminal) – Open the program
(typically at start/Programs/Accessories/Communications/
HyperTerminal), select the Com port, and set the settings to
match the default ones in the Epica DGX 16 and 32 Serial Port
Settings table to the right. Click OK. A short splash screen
appears.
5.
Execute a test switch to make sure the system is working properly
(see page 40).
Serial Communication Settings
When controlling the system with a serial controller, use serial communication software and make sure
the baud rate is set correctly for the system. The recommended settings (default settings) for serial
communication with Epica DGX 16 and 32 Distribution Matrices are provided in the table above.
Epica DGX 16 and 32 enclosures support baud rates of 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, and 57600. The
settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other. If a
change is required to make them match, changing the PC's settings is preferable. If you decide to change
the enclosure's settings instead, use XNConnect (see the Help file).
RS-232 Pin Diagram
Use a null modem cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG. 18 for RS-232 without hardware flow
control. AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2, 3, and 5 only.
PC: DB-9
FIG. 18
RS-232 null modem cable pin diagram, no hardware flow control
Installation and Setup
Epica DGX 16 and 32
Serial Port Settings
Baud Rate 9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
AMX AutoPatch: DB-9
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