AMX Epica DGX 144, Instruction Manual

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Appendix E – Board Replacement
101 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual
Updating the System Configuration
The configuration file must be updated if:
An input or output board is replaced with a different type of board.
An input or output board is added to a previously empty slot and the system was not
pre-configured for expansion.
The configuration file does not need to be updated if:
An input or output board is replaced with the same type of board.
An input or output board is added to a previously empty slot and the system was
pre-configured for expansion.
If the system requires a new configuration file, the file is provided on a CD and needs to be loaded using
XNConnect. We recommend keeping a copy of the former configuration file for reference.
To update the system configuration:
1. Attach a PC to the serial port on the Epica DGX 144 with an RS-232 null modem cable.
2.
Install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD sent with the new board. (If XNConnect is already
installed on the PC, we strongly recommend uninstalling the old version before installing a new
version.)
3. Open XNConnect.
4.
From the Communication menu, select change Comm Settings. Check the settings for the selected
PC port (the default is Com 1, baud rate 9600) and adjust if necessary.
5.
From the File menu, select Open.
6. Using the standard File Open dialog box, locate and open the XCL (*.xcl) configuration file that
was sent with the new board. The default location is in the C:\AutoPatch\Configuration
Software<Version>\MyXCL folder.
7.
From the Configure menu, select Configure All.
8. Execute a test switch that includes a signal routed on the new board to be sure the system is working
correctly. (Repeat for any additional new boards.)
If you cannot execute switches that include signals routed on the new board, contact technical support
(see page 43).