Discovering A System - AMX Modula Instruction Manual

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files

Discovering a System

The discovery process queries the attached system for configuration information and properties,
including information regarding assigned signals and virtual matrix definitions. This procedure can be
used if the AMX AutoPatch CD with the .xcl file is not available. 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 Modula enclosure's serial port.
2. Connect the enclosure* to your PC (see page 31).
3. (If not already open) launch XNConnect (see page 148).
4.
Open the Communication menu; select Serial Port.
5.
Open the Communication menu again; select Change Comm Settings. Check the settings for the
selected port (the default is Com 1, baud rate 9600) and adjust if necessary.
6.
Optional – Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the
Modula.
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 make a duplicate copy of the file with a new name and save
it to the PC. (We recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified.)
The new configuration file is ready to be modified. If changes are made, the new file must be loaded
onto the system to implement the changes (see page 156).
* For systems with multiple enclosures, you can connect any of the enclosures to the PC as long as all of
the enclosures are linked together.
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