Appendix C - DGX_SHELL Commands
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Appendix C - DGX_SHELL Commands
Overview
The Enova DGX 100 Series Switcher supports a number of shell (command-line interpreter) commands for a variety of
functions, both basic and advanced.
DGX_SHELL commands are case sensitive.
All commands in the DGX_SHELL require an Enter to execute.
Enter
help or ?
to display a list of the commands supported in the DGX_SHELL.
Enter
help
<command>
for detailed usage and options on a specific command.
Enter
help
-v
to display all commands and descriptions.
The DGX_SHELL interface does not use an automatic timeout.
The DGX_SHELL interface is the default terminal emulation interface. BCS commands can be entered either
through the "bcs" DGX_SHELL command (see page 250) or by exiting the DGX_SHELL and beginning a BCS
interface (see the instructions on page 248).
During firmware upgrades, the prompt changes to "
(upgrading) DGX_SHELL>
" and some commands will not be
accessible until the upgrade is complete. (Use the "
help
" command to display accessible commands.)
Although the Help file lists all of the DGX_SHELL commands available for the Enova DGX Switcher, only information on the
basic commands (those most useful during installation and setup) are provided in this appendix. The remaining
commands (which are also listed in the Help file) are used mainly by technical support for troubleshooting. For additional
information on any of the advanced commands, contact www.amx.com/techsupport.
CAUTION:
Incorrect use of advanced DGX_SHELL commands has the potential to alter the operation of the system. We
recommend that advanced commands only be entered in conjunction with instructions from technical support.
Entering the DGX_SHELL Terminal Interface
1.
Use a null modem serial cable to connect a PC to the Control port (RS-232 serial) on the enclosure (pinout for PC to
enclosure: 5 GND to 5 GND, 2 RXD to 3 TXD, and 3 TXD to 2 RXD).
2.
Open NetLinx Studio (v4.0 or later).
3.
Select Tools/Terminal Session (if you use another terminal emulation program, be sure to set the COM port and the
communication settings per Step 4). The Terminal Window Communication Settings dialog opens (FIG. 138):
4.
Set the COM port and the Serial Settings (Enova DGX 100 Series default settings: 115200 Baud / 8 / None / 1 / None).
5.
Click
OK
. The Terminal window opens (FIG. 139):
FIG. 138
NetLinx Studio - Terminal Window Communication Settings dialog
FIG. 139
NetLinx Studio - Terminal Window Communication Settings dialog
DGX_SHELL>