DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Input and Output Boards
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Enova Digital Media Switchers - Hardware Reference Manual
Auto-setup
NOTE:
The 4K HDMI Wallplate TX does not require configuration, regardless of the configuration of any connected
Receiver units.
To configure Receivers using traditional NetLinx binding (requires disabling auto-setup), see the
Hardware Reference
Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters and Receivers
.
Need to Know for Auto-setup
Receiver modules must be set to DHCP Mode (default)
Receiver modules must use NDP Master connection mode (default)
Receiver modules must not be currently bound (traditional NetLinx binding) to a Master
Module DIP switch setting for Toggle #3 (network connectivity) is ignored while in auto-setup mode
Disabling Auto-setup Mode
Auto-setup can be disabled for DXLink endpoints by using the System Configuration interface (see the
section on page 184) or via DGX_SHELL commands (see below).
IMPORTANT:
The DGX_SHELL command to disable auto-setup mode does not persist over a power cycle. If your
installation requires disabling auto-setup through endpoint power cycles, use the System Configuration interface for this
setting.
1.
Open a terminal emulation program.
2.
At the prompt (
DGX_SHELL>
), type the command to disable auto-setup (to determine the BCPUx variable, see
page 275.)
Disable all ports on an input or output board –
set BCPUx_auto_setup_disabled=1,2,3,4
3.
Disable port #2 on an input or output board –
set BCPUx_auto_setup_disabled=2
4.
Disable all boards in the system (including DXLink Fiber) –
set BCPU_auto_setup_disabled=1,2,3,4
5.
The module detects the change and reboots with auto-setup disabled.
6.
Use traditional NetLinx binding to configure DXLink Receivers.
Enabling Auto-setup Mode
Auto-setup is enabled by default. If disabled, auto-setup can be enabled for DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Receivers by using the
System Configuration interface (see page 143) or via DGX_SHELL commands (see below).
1.
Open a terminal emulation program
2.
At the prompt (
DGX_SHELL>
), type the command to enable auto-setup (to determine the BCPUx variable, see
page 275):
Enable all ports on an input or output board –
set BCPUx_auto_setup_disabled=,,,
Enable port #2 on an input or output board –
set BCPUx_auto_setup_disabled=1,3,4
Enable all boards in the system (including DXLink Fiber) –
set BCPU_auto_setup_disabled=,,,
3.
The module detects the change and reboots with auto-setup enabled.
Telnet Access to Endpoints in Auto-setup Mode
DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Receiver modules in auto-setup mode are accessible through the ICS LAN port on the Switcher’s
CPU. Control is established through a Telnet session with appropriate Telnet commands for the DXLink Twisted Pair 4K
Receiver (see the
Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters and Receivers
at www.amx.com).
CAUTION:
The ICS LAN port acts as a DHCP server (private LAN) and the LAN 100/1000 port acts as a DHCP client (public
LAN) with each port on a separate network. In order to avoid a Network Loop, do not connect any device on one
network to any branch on the other network.
IMPORTANT:
If auto-setup is being used, Telnet is the only way to access some of the network settings. Also note that some
network settings will disable the auto-setup feature (reference the section "Need to Know for Auto-setup" on page 132).
Telnet Access to DXLink Twisted Pair 4K Receivers
1.
Connect a PC to the ICS LAN port on the left side of the Switcher’s CPU.
2.
Open NetLinx Studio.
3.
In the OnLine Tree, listen for the 198.18.0.1 device (internal Master IP) and establish a connection.
4.
Right-click the Receiver and select TELNET Window/Launch TELNET Window via NetLinx Studio.
