Overview & General Specifications
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Precis HT Instruction Manual
Control Options
Control Protocols
Precis HT systems support three different protocols: BCS (as ASCII characters sent through the
CONTROL port), XNNet, and TCP/IP (with external APWeb Server Module). Several different control
options are available for Precis HT systems. Multiple control methods can be used on the same system.
Front Control Panel
Precis HT systems can be controlled with the front control panel (see “Control Panel Operation” on
page 35) or with one of the following external control options.
AMX Control Devices
Precis HT enclosures are compatible with a number of AMX control devices. For control programming
information, see the instruction manual for the specific interface.
Control Software
Precis HT enclosures can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software:
APControl 3.0 – Control and scheduling
Uses CONTROL (serial) port located on the CPU
Runs on a PC connected to the CONTROL port
Download* from the
AMX AutoPatch CD
APWeb Server (TCP/IP) – Control, diagnostics, and third-party access
Uses CONTROL port located on the CPU for connecting to an APWeb Server Module
Accessed through a TCP/IP interface, such as, a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer)
Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating a Precis HT on a
company LAN (Local Area Network)
* If your AMX account has the required permissions, the program can be downloaded from
www.amx.com
.
BCS Serial Control Protocol
A Precis HT system can be controlled with an external serial controller that sends and receives ASCII
characters via the CONTROL 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, HyperTerminal)
running on a PC.
* For information on BCS commands, see the
BCS Protocol
Instruction Manual
on the
AMX AutoPatch
CD
or at
www.amx.com
.
Third-Party Controllers
A third-party controller can also be attached to a Precis HT enclosure via the CONTROL port. If using a
third-party controller, see the controller documentation for operating instructions.
Summary of Contents for Precis HT
Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Matrix Switchers Precis HT Distribution Matrix Release 2 03 2009 ...
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Page 12: ...Notices 6 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 38: ...Installation Setup 32 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 50: ...Control Panel Operation 44 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 60: ...Appendix A Managing Configuration Files 54 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...
Page 64: ...Appendix B Advanced Configuration Modifying Virtual Matrices 58 Precis HT Instruction Manual ...