Appendix C – APDiagnostics
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Appendix C – APDiagnostics
Overview
APDiagnostics is a software application that monitors and displays advanced diagnostic information
about the Epica DGX 144. (APDiagnostics also works with other AMX AutoPatch products that are
capable of reporting such data). This application is available on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
or at
www.amx.com
.
System Requirements
Windows
®
2000 or Windows
®
XP Professional
Java Runtime Environment (JRE): v1.5 or the latest version
Minimum Hardware: 166 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 20 MB of free disk space*,
800x600 display, serial port
Reccommended Hardware: 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 100 MB free disk space*,
dual 1024x768 monitor display, Ethernet port**
* The installation process requires 20 MB of disk space for the APDiagnostics installer and 200 MB of
disk space for the JRE v1.5 that is packaged with the installer (if required). Once installed,
APDiagnostics requires 5 MB and JRE v1.5 requires approximately 100 MB of disk space.
** We
strongly
encourage using the Ethernet link whenever possible due to the volume of data involved
with monitoring diagnostics. See “Communications” on page 92.
Installing APDiagnostics
You will need administrative rights to install APDiagnostics; contact your Network Administrator.
Note:
The default port when APDiagnostics is first launched is the Ethernet port.
To install APDiagnostics using the Ethernet port (recommended):
1.
Connect an RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet Link (10/100) port on the Epica DGX 144. Use a
null-modem crossover RJ-45 cable wired to TIA/EIA specification TIA/EIA-568-B on one end
and TIA/EIA-568-A on the other.
2.
Attach the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a PC.
3.
Insert the
AMX AutoPatch CD
into your CD drive to start automatically.
If the CD does not autorun, explore the CD folder and double-click the Index.html file.
4.
Select Software and find APDiagnostics.
5.
Optional – Select Release Notes to read about the software before installation.
6.
Select Install; follow the directions in the subsequent dialog boxes.
7.
Open APDiagnostics in Acquisition mode.*
8.
Select Comm > Settings.
9.
Select the Ethernet tab and set the NIC ID.
10.
Click Accept.
* The default preference is to open APDiagnostics in Acquisition mode.
Summary of Contents for Epica DGX 144
Page 10: ...Notices 6 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 20: ...Overview and General Specifications 16 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 48: ...Installation and Setup 44 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 54: ...Epica DGX 144 SC Fiber Boards 50 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 72: ...Appendix A EDID Programmer 68 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 82: ...Appendix B Managing Configuration Files 78 Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual ...
Page 106: ...Appendix E Board Replacement 102 Epica DGX 114 Instruction Manual ...
