Configuration Information And Control Options - AMX Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual

Configuration Information and Control Options

The configuration file contains routing and control information for an AMX AutoPatch Routing System.
Each system is programmed (configured) at the factory according to customer specifications.
Configuration Information
As shipped from the factory, the Epica DGX 32 supports Device Discovery. The factory configuration
contains two virtual matrices (VMs) for switching signals: VM 0 = all signals and VM 1 = video signals
(in a system like the Epica DGX 32, both VMs normally route the same signals).
Note: When audio is transmitted along with the video over the fiber, the audio switches on the same
VM as the video (the audio and video cannot be switched independently).
The custom configuration file is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD that is shipped with each system.
XNConnect, the configuration software provided on the CD can be used to further customize the
configuration file (see page 109).
Unless you need to modify your system, you will not need to use any of the configuration software that is
included on the CD. If you do modify the configuration file, we recommend making a copy of it first.
Configuration file modifications include creating local presets and setting the control panel password, as
well as adding or managing hardware. Configuration file modifications are made with XNConnect, which
graphically displays the AMX AutoPatch system and its control configuration.
Control Options
Note: The Epica DGX 32 supports full Device Discovery through AMX's AutoPatch Duet module
(see page 119).
Control Panel
The control panel (see page 55) is standard on all Epica DGX 32 enclosures. Besides the control panel, the
following external methods of control are available.
AMX Control Devices
The Epica DGX 32 is compatible with a number of AMX control devices via Native NetLinx
communication. For control programming information, see the instruction manual for the specific interface.
Control Software
Epica DGX 32 enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software:
Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
APControl 3.0.1 – for control and scheduling
Runs on a PC connected to the serial port or to the USB port (must be established as a
virtual Com port); both ports are located on the CPU
Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD or from www.amx.com
NXB-AP-100 Interface (XBar) – for control
Runs on the NXB-AP-1000 Server (the PC is connected to the TCP/IP port on the CPU)
The server delivers HTML pages and Java applets, which allow for remote control of an
AMX AutoPatch Routing System using PC-based Internet browsing software
Overview and General Specifications
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