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Enova Digital Media Switchers - Hardware Reference Manual
NetLinx Studio
Overview
Each Enova DGX 100 Series Switcher contains an integrated NetLinx NX Central Controller (Master). Control for Enova DGX
100 Series Switchers is provided through several methods:
Enova DGX Switcher Configuration (an onboard web configurator) – See the
Switching, Configuration, and Status
NetLinx Studio – See below
SEND_COMMANDs – See the NetLinx Programming chapter (page 211)
Control panel – See the Control Panel Operation chapter (page 246)
DGX_SHELL Commands – See Appendix C–DGX_SHELL Commands (page 273)
BCS Commands – See the
Basic Control Structure (BCS) Protocol Programming Guide
at www.amx.com
NOTE:
When routing audio to or from Audio Switching Board connectors using BCS (Basic Control Structure protocol),
switching audio must be executed on Level 2 (see the
BCS Programming Guide
at
www.amx.com
).
This chapter focuses on control via NetLinx Studio, AMX’s programming, organization, and support software. This chapter
provides NetLinx Studio information for the Network Administrator during initial setup.
Installing NetLinx Studio
Connecting to a Master
Enabling control characters
Additional information for NetLinx Studio is covered in
WebConsole & Programming Guide - NX-Series Controllers
at
www.amx.com.
NOTE:
Instructions on traditional NetLinx binding of DXLink Fiber and DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters and Receivers are
available within those products’ Hardware Reference Manuals.
NOTE:
Additional support for NetLinx code development is available through the "Language Reference Guide – NetLinx
Programming Language" at www.amx.com.
Installing NetLinx Studio and Connecting to a Master
System Requirements
Minimum web browser requirements – Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 3.6.8 or later, or any other web
browser compatible with these browsers.
NOTE:
User experience may differ due to browser support for HTML5.
NOTE:
Best practices for control of the integrated Master include using the most up-to-date version of control software.
Installing NetLinx Studio
1.
Download NetLinx Studio from www.amx.com/products/NetLinxStudio.asp (requires login permissions).
2.
Extract the downloaded files (files are compressed).
3.
Run NetLinx Studio Setup.
4.
Optional –
review the NetLinx Studio ReadMe file.
5.
Launch NetLinx Studio.
NOTE:
The steps below assume that the Enova DGX is powered on and connected to the public LAN via the LAN 100/1000
port on the enclosure’s CPU.
Connecting To a NetLinx Master
1.
Launch NetLinx Studio.
2.
From the Settings Menu, select Workspace Communication Settings. The Workspace Communication Settings dialog
opens.
3.
Click Default Settings. The Communication Settings dialog opens.
4.
Select the Network tab.
If the system is displayed in the list –
select the system, click the Select button, and then skip to Step 6.
- or -
If the system is not in the list –
click the Listen for Masters button. The Listen for Masters dialog opens.
5.
Click the Start Listening button. When the system appears in the list, click the Stop Listening button, select the system,
and click the Select to Add button. Click Exit.
6.
In the Communication Settings dialog, select the system and click the Select button.
7.
Click OK to exit the Communication Settings dialog. Click OK to exit the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.
8.
Right-click in the Workspace Bar and select Refresh System OnLine Tree. The Workspace Bar refreshes with the system
displayed.
