Installation and Setup
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Epica DGX 144 Instruction Manual
Attaching External Controllers
The Epica DGX 144
can be controlled externally by attaching a control device that uses one of the
communication protocols listed below:
BCS (Serial)
– ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via the serial port
BCS (USB)
– ASCII sent over a USB cable via USB (Mini-B) port used as a virtual Com port
XNNet
– AMX AutoPatch protocol via the serial port
Important:
The Ethernet (Enc Link) connector is not a TCP/IP interface and is used primarily for
linking enclosures (see page 23).
Control Options
The communication protocols listed above are used for these control 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).
APControl 3.0
APControl 3.0 software (for control and scheduling) runs on a PC connected to an Epica DGX 144 via
the serial port (DB-9) or the USB (Mini-B) port and is available on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
.
APControl 3.0 has a setup wizard that can discover the system’s configuration information.
APWeb (TCP/IP)
The APWeb Server (for control, diagnostics, and third-party access) is accessed through a TCP/IP
interface, such as a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer). The Epica DGX 144 serial port (DB-9) is used
to access APWeb. Additional equipment is required for APWeb. For setup and operation information,
see the
Instruction Manual – APWeb
on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
and at
www.amx.com
.
Important:
Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Epica DGX 144 on a
company LAN.
XNNet Protocol (Serial)
Advanced programmers who want to design their own control programs can use AMX AutoPatch
XNNet protocol. The
AMX Autopatch CD
includes the XNNet Communication Library, an interface
library that supports C, Java, and Visual Basic with examples of the XNNet protocol in use.
BCS (Serial) Control
AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language, BCS (Basic Control Structure), for executing
control operations and for diagnostic purposes. BCS commands are issued via a terminal emulation
program, such as HyperTerminal. 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 (Serial)
Third-party controllers connect to the serial port (DB-9) or USB (Mini-B) port on the CPU. If using a
third-party controller, see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions.
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 ...
