AMX Epica DGX 144, Instruction Manual

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Installation and Setup
33 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual
RS-422 Pin Diagram
Use a cable that matches the pin diagrams in FIG. 15 for RS-422, and change the settings in the
configuration file per Step 1 on page 31.
RS-422 Pin Diagram
Connecting Serial Controllers to USB Port
Controlling the Epica DGX 144 using a USB connection requires the creation of a virtual Com port.
Once created, the virtual Com port is used as though it was a standard serial connection and can connect
to a control application (such as APControl 3.0) or to a terminal emulation program (such as Windows
®
HyperTerminal) for BCS control.
Important: You must have adequate rights to install USB device drivers to the PC. Check with your
System Administrator to be sure you have the required access.
When establishing a new connection, complete all of the steps in the instructions starting below.
Or
When reconnecting after previously establishing a USB connection, complete Steps 1 and 2 and then
set up and run the desired software program or utility.
The following steps apply when you use the AMX AutoPatch CD that shipped with the system. Using the
default selections, the Found New Hardware Wizard searches for and installs the software.
Note: If for any reason the Wizard does not automatically install the software, APBridge.inf is located
on the AMX AutoPatch CD (<CDDrive>:\Configuration\APConfig\USB) and on the AMX website
(go to
www.amx.com and enter APBridge.inf in the Search AMX.com field in the upper right-hand
corner of the site).
To attach a PC to the USB (Mini-B) port and establish a virtual Com port:
1.
Apply power to the Epica DGX 144 (see page 38).
2.
Connect the Epica DGX 144 to a PC running Windows
®
using a USB mini-B cable (FIG. 16).
FIG. 15
RS-422 cable pin diagram
FIG. 16
Connect to USB port
Cable to PC
USB (Mini-B) port