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Epica-128 & Epica-256

ESD Warning

Safety Information & Notices

Welcome

Instruction Manual

Boards & Specifications

BCS Serial Control Protocol

June 2007

Summary of Contents for AutoPatch Epica-128

Page 1: ...Epica 128 Epica 256 q ESD Warning q Safety Information Notices q Welcome q Instruction Manual q Boards Specifications q BCS Serial Control Protocol June 2007 ...

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Page 3: ...this purpose Anyone performing field maintenance on AMX AutoPatch equipment should use an appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground cord These items should not be manufactured locally since they are generally composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain static ch...

Page 4: ...nit make sure all power supplies are turned on simultaneously ä Use surge protectors and or AC line conditioners when powering AMX AutoPatch products ä Only use a fuse s with the correct fuse rating in your enclosure ä Make sure the power outlet is close to the product and easily accessible ä Make sure the product is on or attached to a stable surface ä Turn off equipment before linking pieces tog...

Page 5: ...s de protecteurs de surtension ou de conditionneurs de lignes à courant alternatif lorsque vous mettez les appareils AMX AutoPatch sous tension ä Placez uniquement des fusibles de calibre exact dans les boîtiers ä Veillez à ce que la prise de courant soit proche de l appareil et facile d accès ä Veillez à ce que votre appareil AMX AutoPatch soit installé sur une surface stable ou qu il y soit ferm...

Page 6: ... are subject to change without notice The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufac...

Page 7: ...tzerland the requirements of the most up to date Swiss Ordinance Annex 4 10 of SR 814 013 will be met by providing the necessary documents and annual reports relative to the disposal of the batteries to the Swiss Authorities Trademarks AMX AutoPatch Epica Ultra Flat Response Certified XN Net and XN Connect are trademarks of AMX Windows Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT and Windows XP Professional...

Page 8: ...io FG1028 434 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 37 Stereo Audio FG1028 410 Standard Audio FG1028 431 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 413 Standard Audio FG1028 434 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 49 Stereo Mono Audio FG1028 410 Standard Audio FG1028 431 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 413 Standard Audio FG1028 434 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 61 Ultra Wideband Video FG1028 473 Ultra Wideband Video FG1028 491 Hi Z Sync FG1028 4...

Page 9: ... FG1028 413 Standard Audio FG1028 434 Standard Audio DGC Epica 128 Enclosures Boards 16 RU Boards Enclosure Sales Signal Type Input Output FG1028 09 Ultra Wideband Video FG1028 497 Ultra Wideband Video FG1028 515 Hi Z Sync FG1028 500 Ultra Wideband Video FG1028 518 Hi Z Sync FG1028 12 Standard Video FG1028 506 Standard Video FG1028 515 Hi Z Sync FG1028 509 Standard Video FG1028 518 Hi Z Sync FG102...

Page 10: ... Included in the document packet in the shipping box you will find Quick Start Guide One sheet covering the basics for installation Connector Guide The Connector Guide is a diagram of the rear of the enclosure that shows where the signal cables attach to the input and output connectors as well as the virtual matrix level designations The system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indi...

Page 11: ...ds a maximum of 8 input and 8 output boards accommodating connector configurations up to a maximum of 128x128 as well as subsets for example 64x80 or 112x96 Epica Features q Ultra Flat Response Certified bandpass curve measured at a tight 3 dB q Limited Lifetime Warranty see warranty at www amx com or on the CD q 24 hour technical support q System self diagnostics q Combine multiple video and or a...

Page 12: ...tems support the following protocols BCS Basic Control Structure and XN Net Several control options are available for Epica systems Multiple control methods can be used on the same system q NetLinx or Duet compatible devices q Remote control panels and single bus controllers q APControl 3 0 software free with all systems q APWeb TCP IP control via an external module q Supports AMX AutoPatch s simp...

Page 13: ...cates text that cautions readers against actions or conditions that could cause potential injury to themselves Caution The icon to the left indicates text that cautions readers against actions that could cause potential injury to the product or the possibility of serious inconvenience Start of Procedure The icon to the left indicates the start of a procedure Procedures are usually numbered unless ...

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Page 15: ...2 2 Power 2 2 General Hazard Precautions 2 2 Installation 2 4 Installation Procedure 2 4 Rack Installation 2 6 Chapter 3 Linking Enclosures Direct Linking Epica 3 2 Linking Epica Using a Media Converter 3 4 Chapter 4 Attaching External Controllers Control Options 4 1 Connecting Serial Controllers 4 2 PC Requirements for APControl 3 0 4 2 PC Requirements for BCS 4 2 Connecting Serial Controllers to...

Page 16: ...nical Support 7 3 Chapter 8 Managing Configuration Files Installing XN Connect 8 2 System Requirements 8 2 Opening a Configuration File 8 3 Discovering a System 8 4 Navigating the Interface 8 5 Modifying a Configuration File 8 6 Modifying Source Destination Channel Names 8 6 Creating Local Presets 8 7 Loading a Configuration File 8 9 Chapter 9 Adding or Replacing Boards Adding or Replacing Boards ...

Page 17: ...ual Channels Virtual Matrices B 2 Joining Virtual Matrices B 2 Creating Virtual Matrix Breakaways B 3 Creating a New Virtual Matrix B 5 Grouping Pattern Examples B 9 Spanning Grouping Pattern B 9 Sequential Grouping Pattern B 10 Epica 128 Epica 256 Installation Setup ...

Page 18: ...e first box includes q Packing list q AutoPatch Epica 128 Epica 256 Quick Start Guide q AMX AutoPatch Software Documentation CD q AutoPatch Epica 128 Epica 256 Connector Guide For orders comprising multiple enclosures each enclosure is shipped in a separate box The shipping boxes are marked as Box __ of __ where the first blank is the box number and the second blank is the total number of boxes in...

Page 19: ...opes Note Please save the original shipping container and packing materials AMX is not responsible for damage caused by insufficient packing during return shipment to the factory Shipping boxes are available contact your AMX Representative for details 1 2 Front of the Enclosure Enclosures which are the structural basis of an Epica Distribution Matrix are custom built for each installation Epica en...

Page 20: ...a 128 8 input boards max 8 output boards max Epica 256 16 input boards max 16 output boards max ä Three expansion control slots may be empty or contain boards for vertical interval sync etc ä CPU Control board ä Three power supplies with fans and the power specifications ä Serial number Epica 128 Epica 256 Installation Setup 1 3 Rear of the Enclosure Introduction Figure 2 Rear view of an Epica 128...

Page 21: ...ch CPU has the following port options ä Ethernet Port connector BNC for linking enclosures ä Serial Ports Port 1 and Port 2 DB 9 connectors for attaching RS 232 or RS 422 cables from external control devices or PCs ä Link Port XN Net communication port for attaching AutoPatch remote control panels and accessories For single enclosures attach a 50 ohm termination connector included to the Ethernet ...

Page 22: ...Chapter 5 ä Adding or replacing boards Chapter 9 ä Board specifications Boards Specifications section of this manual Input Output Connectors Input and output connectors are the attachment points for source and destination devices that connect to the system Each board has 16 connectors audio boards have four connectors with four audio connections each Input and output connectors are numbered separa...

Page 23: ...supplies see page Caution To avoid system damage all power switches on an enclosure must be turned on simultaneously for the enclosure to work properly see page 6 1 Fuse Drawers The fuse drawers are between the power connectors and the power switches see Figure 5 Each drawer contains one fuse For fuse specifications see page 2 1 Serial Number The serial number is normally located on the rear of th...

Page 24: ...rol configuration Other configuration software for specific hardware or for adjusting signal quality is also available on the AMX AutoPatch Software Documentation CD For details see the individual program s Help file Control Options Epica enclosures must be controlled externally using one of the following options NetLinx or Duet Compatible Devices AMX AutoPatch distribution matrices can be control...

Page 25: ...nal serial controller that sends and receives ASCII characters via an RS 232 serial port AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language BCS Basic Control Structure for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal running on a PC For information on BCS commands see the BCS Serial Control Protoc...

Page 26: ...1028 24 FG1028 28 FG1028 67 FG1028 82 FG1028 97 FG1028 15 FG1028 27 FG1028 37 FG1028 70 FG1028 85 FG1028 18 General Specifications Parameter Value Approvals CE ETL cETL AC Power 110 220 VAC single phase Power Consumption max typical 600 W per loaded enclosure 470 W Frequency 50 60 Hz Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Operating Temperature 32 110 F 0 43 C Fuse 5 Amp time lag 5 mm x 20 mm Depth 25 in ...

Page 27: ...sily accessible and properly grounded Power should come from a building branch circuit We strongly recommend using a dedicated line for the system s power Use a minimum breaker current rating of 20A for 110 V or 12A for 230V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power General Hazard Precautions These recommendat...

Page 28: ...tribute the weight to avoid uneven mechanical loading Note that the Epica 256 weighs approximately 170 pounds 77 kg fully loaded Circuit Overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuits be aware of the effect that overloading the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring Reliable Earthing Grounding Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintai...

Page 29: ... equipment included with multi enclosure systems Optional q A laptop computer or PC with an RS 232 null modem cable or an RS 422 cable for communication with the Epica via the serial port Installation Procedure The following is a list of installation recommendations ä Write the serial number normally located on rear of enclosure in an easily accessible location before installing the EpicaDG in a r...

Page 30: ...t two source and destination devices see Chapter 5 Attaching Inputs Outputs Do not apply power to the devices until after the Epica has power Step 6 6 Important Follow the power up sequence on page 6 1 We recommend using a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner 7 Perform a test switch to ensure the system is working properly see Chapter 7 Executing a Test Switch 8 When the test switch works...

Page 31: ...ut loose and remove outer straps 2 Remove tray contains cables etc from top of cardboard sleeve 3 Remove the cardboard sleeve 4 Cut loose and remove inner straps Carefully remove shrink wrap and corner cushions 5 Use a pallet jack to move the enclosure into position Select a position in the rack that is accessible and does not restrict airflow see page 2 3 Caution Do not use board extractor handle...

Page 32: ... rack Screw in the top 3 rack ear screws on each side 8 Move the pallet jack out of the way Supporting the enclosure as needed screw in the remaining rack ear screws Epica 128 Epica 256 Installation Setup 2 7 Installation Placing Enclosures ...

Page 33: ...ated networks If any of the linked enclosures were not part of the original system contact technical support see page 7 3 for important information not included here Enclosures Ethernet Connecters The method used for linking depends on the type of Ethernet connector on each enclosure s CPU The table below indicates the type of Ethernet connectors available on AMX AutoPatch enclosures Enclosure Eth...

Page 34: ...J 45 to 10Base 2 BNC ä RJ 45 Cable Straight through patch cable wired to TIA EIA 568 A Media Converter and RJ 45 cable are used when linking an Epica to an Optima or a Precis 500 MHz The link cables and Media Converter listed are also available for customers who want to link enclosures that were not originally ordered to do so Contact your AMX representative for details 3 1 Direct Linking Epica An...

Page 35: ...rmination connectors as shown in Figure 8 4 For a multi enclosure system use T connectors and RG 58 cable to link in a daisy chain Important The total distance between the two end terminators in a multi enclosure system cannot exceed 500 ft 152 m Epica 128 Epica 256 Installation Setup 3 3 Direct Linking Epica Figure 8 Link Epica to Epica using RG 58 coax cable RG 58 coax cable Enclosure number 50 ...

Page 36: ...ptima or Precis 500 MHz 1 Fasten a T connector to the Epica s Ethernet BNC port and another T connector to the Media Converter 2 Fasten one end of the RG 58 coax cable onto the Epica s T connector 3 Fasten the other end of the RG 58 coax cable to the Media Converter s T connector 4 Fasten a 50 ohm termination connector to the open ends of both T connectors see Figure 9 5 Insert the RJ 45 connector...

Page 37: ...sure of the cable run To link additional 10Base T RJ 45 enclosures see the applicable enclosure documentation Epica 128 Epica 256 Installation Setup 3 5 Linking Epica Using a Media Converter Linking Enclosures Figure 9 Link Epica to Optima using a Media Converter not to scale Enclosure number Straight through patch cable 50 ohm termination connector RG 58 coax cable 50 ohm termination connector En...

Page 38: ...tible device For control information see the specific device s product documentation AMX AutoPatch Remote Control Panels SBCs AMX AutoPatch remote control panels CP 20A CP 10 and other AMX AutoPatch control devices SBC preset SBC etc usually connect to the XN Net Link connector on the CPU board For instructions for attaching an external controller to the XN Net connector see page 4 5 For specific ...

Page 39: ...ing a third party controller see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions Note Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use XN Net protocol The AMX AutoPatch Software Documentation CD includes the XN Net Communication Library This interface library supports C Java and Visual Basic and has examples of the XN Net protocol in use 4 1 Connecting S...

Page 40: ... software and set port settings to match the Epica default settings see chart below In addition to the default baud rate of 9600 Epica enclosures support baud rates of 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 t...

Page 41: ... RS 232 cable without first reconfiguring the port in XN Connect To complete establishing external serial control 2 If not already on apply power first to the Epica enclosure and then to the source and destination devices see Chapter 6 Applying Power Startup Caution To avoid system damage follow the power up sequence on page 6 1 We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an...

Page 42: ... s documentation Communication Cable Requirements q A two conductor 20 AWG 7 28 strand cable with a drain wire or shield such as Alpha 2412C customer supplied q Maximum length of cable 1 000 ft 304 m total including linked panels To establish a Link port connection with an XN Net device 1 Attach one end of the XN Net link cable to the corresponding port on the device see the individual product doc...

Page 43: ...ns and for diagnostic purposes BCS commands are issued via a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal For information on BCS commands see the BCS Serial Control Protocol section of this manual XN Net XN Net is a packet based communications protocol developed by AMX AutoPatch The XN Net Communication Library is an application programming interface API offering access to that protoco...

Page 44: ... 128x128 Viewed from the rear of the enclosure the input boards for attaching sources are on the top and the output boards for attaching destinations are directly below them Each board has 16 connectors Input and output connectors are numbered separately The numbers are directly above the connectors and read left to right on each board The numbering continues on each subsequent board of the same s...

Page 45: ... test switch is successful attach the rest of the input and output cables For information on cabling specific types of connectors see the Boards Specifications section of this manual Video Connectors The video BNC connectors are color coded the white connectors are inputs and the black connectors are outputs In addition the first connector on each board has a colored band that designates signal ty...

Page 46: ...line for the system s power is strongly recommended Use a minimum breaker current rating of 30 A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V To avoid an overload note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit breaker before applying power Caution We recommend attaching all power cords to a surge protector and or an AC line conditioner Power Up Sequence To apply power and ensure th...

Page 47: ...ionary Display Front Panel POWER power status Green RPS redundant power supply Green If red check the power supplies power status LEDs at rear of the enclosure COMM controller communication status Blinking green Power Supply STATUS Green If blinking green the power supply is not bound to the enclosure POWER Green Blinking red indicates failure CPU COMM Blinking green STATUS Blinking green LED may ...

Page 48: ...Control will discover the system s configuration information From the Launchbar menu select Views CrossBar and click on the crosspoints to execute switches APWeb For startup information see the APWeb Server Module documentation HyperTerminal When power is applied to the enclosure s HyperTerminal displays a short splash screen with basic information followed by Ready see Figure 15 The system is rea...

Page 49: ...ed power supply the Power LED will blink red Important A failed power supply should be replaced as soon as possible to maintain the system s full redundancy Contact technical support for replacement information see page 7 3 If a power supply s Power LED is blinking red q Ensure the power cord is completely plugged in and the power switch is on q Check and if necessary replace the fuse 5 Amp time l...

Page 50: ...anual After the devices are connected power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing a test switch Note If the signal from the source or destination device is a component signal that requires being attached to multiple input or output connectors e g an RGsB signal that requires three connectors all of the signal cables for that signal must be attached before execut...

Page 51: ...rections for executing switches can be found in the control panel s instruction manual BCS Commands To enter BCS commands the system must be attached to a serial control device see Chapter 4 running a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other For setting information see page 4 4 When...

Page 52: ...s on the source and destination devices to make sure they are turned on q Isolate source and destination equipment and cable problems by patching around the router using barrel connectors to check the overall signal path q Attempt the switch again If the switch still does not work contact technical support see below 7 2 Technical Support Before contacting technical support with a question please c...

Page 53: ...he current file every time the file is modified A copy of the configuration file with an xcl file extension is found on the AMX AutoPatch Software Documentation CD shipped with each system If you lose your AutoPatch CD either download XN Connect from the AMX website and see Discovering a System on page 8 4 or contact technical support see page 7 3 with your system s serial number for a replacement...

Page 54: ...AutoPatch Software Documentation CD that shipped with your system see Discovering a System on page 8 4 To install XN Connect from the AMX AutoPatch CD 1 Close all other applications currently running on your PC 2 Insert the AMX AutoPatch CD into your CD drive to start automatically If the CD does not autorun explore the CD folder and double click the Index html file 3 Select Software and find XN C...

Page 55: ...ring a System on page 8 4 Caution Use XN Connect only if you need to reload the configuration file or modify your system s configuration from the original specification Make a copy of the original file before making modifications every time the file is modified To launch XN Connect 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Select AutoPatch Applications or other file group you specified during the in...

Page 56: ...tual matrix definitions The discovery process may take several minutes to complete We recommend disconnecting any third party control devices from the Epica s serial ports before starting the discovery process To discover a system 1 Disconnect any third party control devices from the Epica enclosure s serial ports 1 Connect your Epica enclosure to your computer see Chapter 4 2 Launch XN Connect se...

Page 57: ...tion from the shortcut menu If you have a question regarding an open dialog box press the F1 key for Help Hardware View The Hardware view shown below displays the system s hardware such as enclosures and remote control panels For remote control panels that support a custom password such as the CP 10 the password is modified from this view Virtual Matrix View The Virtual Matrix view displays proper...

Page 58: ...e following characters To customize the channel names 1 In the Virtual Matrices view click the to the left of the Virtual Matrix 2 Click the to the left of the Sources or Destinations folder 3 Right click the channel you want to rename and select Change Name from the shortcut menu 4 Enter the new name in the Input Text dialog box and click OK The new channel name appears in the Name field Note If ...

Page 59: ...presets can also be executed on a remote control panel if the panel supports them The process for creating local presets involves three dialog boxes that cover managing naming and modifying presets The instructions below are for creating a local preset For detailed information on creating modifying and deleting local presets see the XN Connect Help file To create a new preset 1 In the Virtual Matr...

Page 60: ...he preset Note For information on the other buttons and preset modifications press F1 while the Manage Local Presets dialog box is open 11 After all switches for the preset have been assigned click OK and then close the Manage Local Presets dialog box Define additional local presets by repeating the steps When all local presets have been defined load the configuration file onto the system see page...

Page 61: ... XN Connect to the Epica s CPU 1 Using Save As under the File menu make a duplicate copy of the modified file with a new name and save it to the PC We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified 2 Connect the Epica enclosure to your computer see Chapter 4 3 Open the Communication menu and select Serial Port 4 Open the Communication menu again select Change Comm Setti...

Page 62: ... or Replacing Boards The old board or blank plate must be removed before the new board can be installed place the old board in a static shield bag Each board has its own extractor handles to assist in removal and insertion Note Be sure to install the new board in the correct slot see the AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide The board s location must match the system s configuration information If board...

Page 63: ...ot see Figure 16 3 When the board is almost in the extractor handles will start to lift At this point flip the extractor handles toward the center of the board into the closed position to snap the board into place 4 Important Update the system s configuration file if necessary see page 9 3 If you need cabling information see the specific board chapter in the Boards Specifications section of this m...

Page 64: ...ect We recommend keeping a copy of the former configuration file for reference To update the system configuration 1 Attach a PC see Chapter 4 Attaching External Controllers to enclosure 2 Install XN Connect from the AMX AutoPatch CD sent with the new board If XN Connect is already installed on the PC we strongly recommend uninstalling the old version of XN Connect before installing a new version 3...

Page 65: ...oll or jitter on the monitor The master sync signal also synchronizes all video signals for systems with multiple enclosures whose VI Sync boards are linked The VI Sync board must be attached to an external sync source generating one of the following signal types ä Blackburst generator ä NTSC composite video ä Composite sync type of synchronization Each Epica enclosure that was ordered with sync w...

Page 66: ...board see Steps 3 through 5 on page A 3 Removing Installing a VI Sync Board ESD Warning To avoid ESD Electrostatic Discharge damage to sensitive components make sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal Epica materials If you need to set the termination load jumper or need to upgrade a system by installing a VI Sync board use the following board removal and installation procedure...

Page 67: ...Signal In connector on the VI Sync board see Figure 19 Multiple Enclosures Systems with multiple enclosures will need a VI Sync board installed in all enclosures that require vertical interval sync switching Attach an external sync source to the master enclosure s Signal In connector see Figure 19 Relay the sync signal to all additional enclosures using the Loop In and Loop Out connectors in a dai...

Page 68: ...elow are specifically for using HyperTerminal on a PC however similar devices and programs can be used instead To verify that the VI Sync board is enabled 1 Open HyperTerminal and set the serial port settings to match the Epica s default settings see table to the right 2 Reapply power to all enclosures that were turned off when the board was installed 3 Enter scr in HyperTerminal If the Epica s se...

Page 69: ...the VI Sync board to the VM ä If the original configuration file has been modified local presets names etc and you do not want to replace it update the file and reload it using the following steps Caution Completing the steps below will invalidate any global presets stored on the system and will result in loss of any custom names labels The VI Sync board needs to be enabled for both the hardware a...

Page 70: ...Signals from the shortcut menu The Assign Virtual Matrix Signals dialog box opens 6 Check the Vertical Interval Sync check box to assign the VI Sync board to the virtual matrix Click OK Click OK to close the next window 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for all remaining video virtual matrices that contain signals that need to be synchronized 8 Connect the enclosure to a PC via the serial ports and load the ...

Page 71: ...stomizing channel names creating local presets or changing remote control panel passwords provide technical support with a copy of the modified xcl file for future support If your configuration file needs any type of additional advanced modification we strongly recommend contacting technical support see page 7 3 to request a modified file or ask for assistance Caution Virtual matrix modifications ...

Page 72: ...individually see the XN Connect Help file B 1 Joining Virtual Matrices Existing virtual matrices can be joined allowing the signals of the combined VMs to be switched simultaneously The most common reason for joining VMs is to configure a system so that audio can follow video VMs that contain the same signal cannot be joined e g two matrices cannot be joined if they both contain composite signals ...

Page 73: ...that video and audio signals can be switched separately The information in the dialog boxes for this section is based on the following scenario The original system was configured to switch composite and stereo signals together on Virtual Matrix 0 and now they need to be switched independently Two additional virtual matrices VM1 for composite and VM2 for stereo audio are created to allow the video ...

Page 74: ...create the second breakaway 6 Optional Under the Create New Breakaway section change the number name and description 7 From the Available Signals list select the signal s to be included to select multiple signals hold down the Control key and click Add Signal The signals appear in the Current Signals list 8 Click Create Breakaway The VM appears in the Currently Defined Breakaways list 9 Click OK t...

Page 75: ...r more information on virtual matrices see page B 2 Four dialog boxes are used for creating a virtual matrix The first is for assigning the signals to the VM the second for assigning the signals to the physical matrix the third for selecting the connector assignment method and the fourth for completing the connector assignments To access the Help file topic for an open dialog box press F1 The Phys...

Page 76: ...ens 2 Under the Supported System Signals list use either tab select the signals for the new VM to select multiple signals hold down the Control key and click Assign Signal 3 Under Virtual Matrix Info enter a number and a unique name Click OK The Assign Signals to Matrices dialog box opens 4 From the Available Signals box select the signal 5 If applicable For a multi enclosure system from the Enclo...

Page 77: ... ä Under Pattern Type select the pattern Spanning is the most common for an explanation of the spanning and sequential patterns see page B 9 ä Under Channel Type select Sources Only ä If the number of inputs equals the number of outputs select Mirror Directions to apply the settings to both inputs and outputs If the number is not equal you will need to complete Step 18 ä In the Starting Channel fi...

Page 78: ...ecessary 17 Click OK The Manage Virtual Matrix Groupings dialog box opens again 18 If applicable If Mirror Directions was not selected in Step 12 repeat Steps 11 17 for the outputs selecting Destinations in Step 12 19 Under Grouped Connectors check the virtual channel assignment for each connector by selecting the Source and Destination tabs 20 Click Accept Assignments if satisfied The file is rea...

Page 79: ...the first input board and the c component is assigned to all of the connectors on the second input board The first connector on the Y board and the first connector on the c board switch simultaneously thereby routing the Y and c signals together The rest of the connectors for all of the Y c boards input and output in the system would be assigned in the same way This configuration routes 16 channel...

Page 80: ...onnector on the first input board and the c component is assigned to the second connector with the Y c Y c pattern being repeated for the entire board The first and second connectors third and fourth fifth and sixth etc on the board switch simultaneously thereby routing the Y and c signals together The rest of the connectors for all of the Y c boards input and output in the system are assigned in ...

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Page 82: ...tandard Video FG1028 482 FG1028 485 Hi Z Sync FG1028 491 FG1028 485 Standard Audio FG1028 410 FG1028 413 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 431 FG1028 434 Epica 128 Board Number Signal Type Input Output Ultra Wideband Video FG1028 497 FG1028 500 Standard Video FG1028 506 FG1028 509 Hi Z Sync FG1028 515 FG1028 518 Standard Audio FG1028 440 FG1028 443 Standard Audio DGC FG1028 461 FG1028 464 Epica 128 Epica ...

Page 83: ...1028 500 Output board Each Epica ultra wideband video board fills one slot and has 16 BNC connectors Epica 128 enclosures hold a maximum of 8 input and 8 output boards Epica 256 enclosures holds a maximum of 16 input and 16 output boards For more information on which boards are available for specific enclosures see the Applicability Notice at the beginning of this manual Epica 128 Epica 256 Boards...

Page 84: ...number sticker on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet To connect wideband video inputs and outputs fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors see Figure 1 Make sure the wideband video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Ultra wideband video boards ...

Page 85: ...l 3 dB to 300 MHz or better Crosstalk adjacent channel f 5 MHz f 150 MHz 60 dB 30 dB Ultra Wideband Video Input Level max 1 V Impedance 75 ohms Return Loss f 5 MHz 45 dB Connector Type BNC Ultra Wideband Video Output Level max 1 V Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC AMX reserves the right to modify its products and their specifications without notice Epica 128 Epica 256 Boards Specifications 1 3 ...

Page 86: ...028 506 Input board q FG1028 509 Output board Hi Z Sync q FG1028 515 Input board q FG1028 518 Output board Each standard video or Hi Z sync board fills one slot and has 16 BNC connectors Epica 128 enclosures hold a maximum of 8 input and 8 output boards Epica 256 enclosures hold a maximum of 16 input and 16 output boards For more information on which boards are available for specific enclosures se...

Page 87: ...ure number sticker on the rear of each enclosure Follow the sheet exactly the system was programmed at the factory to operate only as indicated on the sheet To connect video inputs and outputs fasten the cables onto the input and output BNC connectors see Figure 2 Make sure the video cable is connected to the correct BNC connector on the correct enclosure Standard video and Hi Z sync boards look s...

Page 88: ...ector Type BNC Standard Video Output Level max 5 V Impedance 75 ohms Connector Type BNC Differential gain and phase measurements are performed with a standard 5 step modulated staircase test signal HV Hi Z Sync Boards Board Numbers Enclosure Input Output Epica 256 FG1028 491 FG1028 485 Epica 128 FG1028 515 FG1028 518 Parameter Conditions Value Standard HV Sync Input Level max 5 5 V Impedance 22 ko...

Page 89: ... of 8 input and 8 output standard audio boards Epica 256 enclosures hold a maximum of 16 input and 16 output standard audio boards For more information on which boards are available for specific enclosures see the Applicability Notice at the beginning of this manual 3 1 Attaching Wires When attaching mono audio input and output wires refer to the sheet labeled AutoPatch Epica Connector Guide that ...

Page 90: ... tighten the clamps to make secure connections For balanced audio wire placement see Figure 3 For unbalanced audio wire placement see Figure 4 3 2 Epica 128 Epica 256 Boards Specifications Standard Audio Figure 3 Balanced audio inputs upper and outputs lower Input board Output board Signal Direction Signal Direction Shield ground is not connected to output Figure 4 Unbalanced audio inputs upper an...

Page 91: ... 464 If your system contains digital volume control output boards the CP 20A that shipped with the system can adjust output volume see the Control Panel Instruction Manual at www amx com or on the AMX AutoPatch Software Documentation CD In addition output volume can be controlled with BCS Basic Control Structure commands from an external controller BCS Volume Adjustment Volume can be adjusted usin...

Page 92: ... 10 dB for Output 3 on Level 0 VM0 by entering the following BCS command line CL0O3VA100T Note The total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount of output gain for any input to output routing path will not exceed 10 dB automatically limited by the router If a volume command is entered that exceeds 10 dB when it is combined with the gain of an input the command will be accepted...

Page 93: ... 02 Crosstalk f 1 kHz Vin 20 dBu 95 dB Signal to Noise Ratio SNR f 20 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu 110 dB Analog Audio Input Level max 26 dBu balanced Impedance 18 kohms Type Balanced or unbalanced Connector Types Pluggable 3 position terminal block Analog Audio Output Level max 26 dBu balanced Impedance 50 ohms Output gain adjustment range Via potentiometer 6 dB to 6 dB Type Balanced or unbalanced Con...

Page 94: ...0 Hz to 20 kHz Vin 20 dBu 110 dB Digital Gain Input Level max 22 dBu balanced Impedance 18 kohm Input gain adjustment range Via software 10 dB to 70 dB mute Connector Type Pluggable 3 position terminal block Digital Gain Volume Output Level max 22 dBu balanced Impedance 50 ohm Volume control adjustment range Via software 10 dB to 70 dB mute Connector Type Pluggable 3 position terminal block AMX re...

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Page 96: ... 2 Executing Switches Chapter 3 Disconnecting Switches Chapter 4 Verifying Signal Status Chapter 5 Executing Presets Local Presets 5 2 General Rules for Local Presets 5 2 Global Presets 5 4 Chapter 6 Adjusting Verifying Volume General Rules for Audio 6 1 Adjusting Volume 6 2 Applying Removing Mute to Volume 6 3 Verifying Volume Status 6 4 Chapter 7 Adjusting Digital Input Gain Appendix A System Er...

Page 97: ... into a terminal emulation program such as Windows HyperTerminal running on an external control device The control device PC Creston etc sends the commands to the system Control devices must be able to send and receive ASCII code via an RS 232 RS 422 serial port For information on attaching external controllers see the Installation Setup section of this manual BCS commands can also be used for APW...

Page 98: ...number is not accepted the system responds with a different character and all or part of the command is not executed For explanations of other possible responses see page 1 6 General Rules for Using BCS Commands ä Command strings are not case sensitive ä All command strings must end with the Take command T which tells the system to execute the command ä Entering X at any point in a command string ...

Page 99: ...rt the specific audio commands The decibel level result from a volume or input gain adjustment command must fall within the range of the audio board for a specific audio board s volume adjustment range see the Boards Specifications section of this manual Audio commands can only be executed on levels that switch audio To generate volume and input gain BCS commands enter them using the following for...

Page 100: ... un mute the volume of an output CL O VMT or CL O VUT q To verify volume status SL O VT Input Gain Commands q To adjust input gain to a specific absolute value CL I VA T q To adjust input gain by a specific relative amount CL I VR T q To adjust input gain up or down a step increment decrement CL I VS T or CL I VS T q To verify input gain status SL I VT 1 4 BCS Serial Control Protocol Introduction ...

Page 101: ... Colon Specifies a range of numbers in entries containing multiple numbers T Take Executes a command X Exit Exits or cancels the command being entered R Execute Preset Initiates an Execute Global Preset command by indicating that the number following it is a global preset number Also initiates an Execute Local Preset command when it precedes the level and the local preset character P P Local Prese...

Page 102: ...rror e g not indicating an input in a Change command If an X appears instead of the command character or number you entered the system understood the command but did not execute all or part of the command For example an X may appear when entering an invalid value such as Output 300 in a system that only has 256 outputs or requesting a volume setting which results in a decibel level that is outside...

Page 103: ... of the command is not executed Response Meaning Description Format Error Indicates an error in the entry of the command string format X General Error Indicates the system rejected all or part of the command E Error Indicates an error code number W Warning Indicates a warning code number For additional information on Error or Warning responses note the specific number and see page A 1 1 6 Technica...

Page 104: ...ed as follows C Change on L0 Level 0 I102 Input 102 to O39 Output 39 T Take to execute the command For a complete list of command characters and their functions see page 1 5 Command characters and numbers are echoed back to the terminal screen as the system accepts them A command has successfully executed when the entered T command appears If a command or number is not accepted a different charact...

Page 105: ...ls the incomplete command BCS Command Table The following table shows the BCS command characters keys that can be used when executing switches For a complete list of the BCS command characters see the BCS Command Table on page 1 5 Key Function Description C Change Initiates a Change execute switch command this must precede the level input and output specification L Level Indicates the number s fol...

Page 106: ...nd is not executed Response Meaning Description Format Error Indicates an error in the entry of the command line format X General Error Indicates the system rejected all or part of the command E Error Indicates an error code number W Warning Indicates a warning code number For additional information on Error or Warning responses note the specific number and see page A 1 BCS Serial Control Protocol...

Page 107: ...ecified in the Disconnect command the command is executed on the default level which is normally Level 0 e g DO67T disconnects Output 67 on Level 0 Caution Disconnecting an input disconnects all the outputs receiving that source signal The following instructions provide command string formats for disconnecting swtiches by designating either inputs sources or outputs destinations To disconnect a sw...

Page 108: ...Separates numbers in entries containing multiple numbers Colon Specifies a range of numbers in entries containing multiple numbers T Take Executes a command X Exit Exits or cancels the command being entered BCS Response Table The following table shows BCS response characters with descriptions and meanings that may appear instead of an entered character or number see page 1 6 If these characters ap...

Page 109: ...ty parenthesis indicate that the input or output specified is not routed on the level specified in the command For examples of status responses see the table on page 4 2 General Rules for Verifying Status ä Multiple inputs outputs or levels cannot be entered in a Status command ä If the level is not specified in the Status command the command is executed on the default level which is normally Leve...

Page 110: ...ure must be enabled in XN Connect A fragmented status result is indicated by a The indicates that the input or output is not sending or receiving the complete set of signals that are defined for that level For example if the audio signal for Input 58 is routed to Output 129 on the audio level L2 and the status for Input 58 is checked on the audio follow video level L0 the status result would be SL...

Page 111: ...ut destination Note O is the letter O not the number zero 0 T Take Executes a command X Exit Exits or cancels the command being entered BCS Response Table The following table shows BCS response characters with descriptions and meanings that may appear instead of an entered character or number see page 1 6 If these characters appear all or part of the command is not executed Response Meaning Descri...

Page 112: ...Chapter 8 of the Installation Setup section of this manual Global Preset Global presets allow you to replicate an entire system state all signal routings regardless of the number of levels involved including audio gain volume settings Global presets are defined created using BCS commands during runtime and stored by the system If the system is reconfigured global presets may be lost depending on t...

Page 113: ...on between the lowest and highest local preset numbers ä If the level designation L is omitted the Execute Local Preset command is executed on the default level which is normally Level 0 ä Multiple levels can be entered in an Execute Local Preset command provided that a local preset with the same number resides on all the specified levels For example RL1 2P3T would execute the switch defined by Lo...

Page 114: ...ter or number see page 1 6 If these characters appear all or part of the command is not executed Response Meaning Description Format Error Indicates an error in the entry of the command line format X General Error Indicates the system rejected all or part of the command E Error Indicates an error code number W Warning Indicates a warning code number For additional information on Error or Warning r...

Page 115: ...R21T Executes Global Preset 21 R3T Executes Global Preset 3 R2X Cancels the incomplete command Note Status is not invalidated by global presets BCS Command Table The following table shows the BCS command characters keys that can be used when executing global presets For a complete list of the BCS command characters see the BCS Command Table on page 1 5 Key Function Description RR Define Global Pre...

Page 116: ...ot executed Response Meaning Description Format Error Indicates an error in the entry of the command line format X General Error Indicates the system rejected all or part of the command E Error Indicates an error code number W Warning Indicates a warning code number For additional information on Error or Warning responses note the specific number and see page A 1 BCS Serial Control Protocol 5 5 Gl...

Page 117: ...n an audio follow video level and vice versa ä Specify multiple outputs by including a space between each output number Specify a range of outputs by inserting a colon between the lowest and highest output numbers ä Enter decibel levels as decimal numbers to the tenth place without the decimal point For example 5 dB is entered as 50 and 60 5 dB is entered as 605 Interpret volume status results in ...

Page 118: ... the Volume Absolute command below Replace the s with the level and output number s and replace the with the decibel level entered as a decimal number see page 6 1 CL O VA T Volume Absolute Examples BCS Command Action CL0O98VA100T Adjusts volume to 10 0 dB for Output 98 on Level 0 CL0O156 157VA 700T Adjusts volume to 70 0 dB for Outputs 156 and 157 on Level 0 Note If the decibel level requested is...

Page 119: ...t s volume by a step enter the Volume Decrement command below Replace the s with the level and output number s CL O VS T Volume Increment and Decrement Examples BCS Command Action CL0O135VS T Increases volume a step for Output 135 on Level 0 CL0O47 81VS T Decreases volume a step for Outputs 47 and 81 on Level 0 Note If the increase or decrease exceeds the range for the selected output the system w...

Page 120: ... Output 1 is set to 5 dB and a Mute command is entered CL0O1VMT followed later by a Volume Relative command CL0O1VR10T the volume would return to 5 dB and then increase by 1 dB to a volume level of 6 dB the original dB level plus the additional 1 dB 6 3 Verifying Volume Status Note Multiple levels or outputs cannot be entered in volume status commands To verify the volume status of a specific outp...

Page 121: ...number s following is the volume adjustment to a specific decibel level VR Volume Relative Indicates the number s following is the volume adjustment by a specific decibel amount VS Volume Increment Adjusts volume of a specified output up a step VS Volume Decrement Adjusts volume of a specified output down a step VM Volume Mute Applies mute to the volume VU Volume Un mute Removes mute from the volu...

Page 122: ...djustments and eliminates jumps when routing a new input to an output Typical uses for input gain include switching consumer and professional grade audio equipment whose levels can vary noticeably in the same routing system Input gain adjustment is also used for equalizing amplitudes between balanced and unbalanced inputs Note The total through system gain the amount of input gain plus the amount ...

Page 123: ...ction CL0I200VA70T Adjusts input gain to 7 0 dB for Input 200 on Level 0 CL0I63VS T Increases input gain one step for Input 63 on Level 0 Note If the input gain adjustment requested results in an overall decibel level outside of the range above or below for the specific type of audio board that has been selected for adjustment the system will respond with an X indicating an invalid value was enter...

Page 124: ...Number Identifies levels inputs and decibel values combine the digits to form larger numbers I Input Indicates the number following is an input source Space Separates numbers in entries containing multiple numbers Colon Specifies a range of input numbers in entries containing multiple numbers T Take Executes a command X Exit Exits or cancels the command being entered BCS Response Table The followi...

Page 125: ...nsive If an error code appears that is not listed note the specific number and contact technical support see page A 3 The first letter of the error code indicates the following q E Error q W Warning q A Alarm requires immediate attention q I Information Because these codes very rarely appear they are not included in the table To enable error code reporting Enter ERR 1 System responds with V To tur...

Page 126: ...t the sync interval q Resend the command q Check the sync cable connections q Check the HyperTerminal splash screen to verify that sync is enabled see Appendix A Enabling Vertical Interval Sync q Check that the sync signal from the generator is being received by the vertical interval sync board q Power the system down and check sync board alignment Most Common System Error Codes Troubleshooting Wh...

Page 127: ...e your serial number ready The number is located on the rear of the enclosure We recommend recording your serial number in an easily accessible location AMX Contact Information ä 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 ä 800 222 0193 ä 469 624 8000 ä Fax 469 624 7153 ä Technical Support 800 932 6993 ä www amx com BCS Serial Control Protocol A 3 Technical Support System Error Codes ...

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