AMX Epica DGX 144, Instruction Manual

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Overview and General Specifications
14 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual
Control Options
Note: The Epica DGX 144 supports full Device Discovery through AMX’s AutoPatch Duet module
(see page 77).
Epica DGX 144 enclosures can be controlled externally using one of the following options.
AMX Control Devices
The Epica DGX 144 is compatible with a number of AMX control devices. For control programming
information, see the instruction manual for the specific interface.
Control Software
Epica DGX 144 enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software:
APControl 3.0 – for control and scheduling
Serial port located on the CPU
Runs on a PC connected to the serial port
Download from the AMX AutoPatch CD or from www.amx.com
APWeb Server (TCP/IP) – for control, diagnostics, and third-party access
Serial port located on the CPU
Additional equipment is required
Accessed through a TCP/IP interface, such as a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer)
Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Epica DGX 144 on a
company LAN (Local Area Network)
Control Panel
If the Epica DGX 144 is linked to an Optima, Optima SD, Modula, or Modula CatPro that has a CP-10
or a CP-20A Control Panel (local or remote), the panel can fully control the Epica DGX 144. When other
types of AMX AutoPatch Control Panels are used to control the Epica DGX 144, some limitations apply.
For specific control panel information, contact your AMX representative. For control panel operation,
see the applicable product’s instruction manual.
BCS Serial Control Protocol
The Epica DGX 144 can be controlled with an external serial controller that sends and receives ASCII
characters via the RS-232 serial port. AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language, BCS (Basic
Control Structure) protocol, 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 Instruction Manual – BCS Basic Control
Structure Protocol on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com .
Third-Party Controllers
A third-party controller can also be attached to an Epica DGX 144 enclosure via the RS-232 port.
If using a third-party controller, see the controller documentation for operating instructions.
XNNet Protocol
Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use XNNet protocol.
The
AMX AutoPatch CD includes the XNNet Communication Library that supports C, Java, and
Visual Basic with examples of the XNNet protocol in use.