
Installation & Setup
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Precis HT Instruction Manual
Attaching External Controllers
The Precis HT can be controlled externally by attaching an external control device that uses one of the
communication protocols listed below:
BCS (Serial)
– ASCII sent over a null modem serial cable via the CONTROL port
XNNet
– AMX AutoPatch protocol via all ports (including serial); AMX AutoPatch control
and accessory devices usually connect via the REMOTE port
Control Options
The communication protocols listed above are used for these control options:
AMX Control Device
The Precis HT is compatible with a number of AMX control devices. For control programming
information, see the instruction manual for the specific interface.
AMX AutoPatch Remote Control Panels & SBCs
AMX AutoPatch remote control panels and other AMX AutoPatch control devices (SBCs and
Preset SBCs) usually connect to either REMOTE port on the CPU. For instructions for attaching an
external controller to a REMOTE port, see page 21. For specific information on the remote control
device, see its product documentation.
APControl 3.0 (Serial)
APControl 3.0 software (for control and scheduling) runs on a PC connected to a Precis HT via the
CONTROL port and is available on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
.
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). An APWeb Server Module is required for
APWeb. For setup and operation information, see the APWeb Server Module’s documentation on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
and at
www.amx.com
.
Important:
Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating a Precis HT 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 and has 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 Windows
®
HyperTerminal. For information on BCS commands, see the
BCS Protocol
Instruction Manual
on the
AMX AutoPatch CD
or at
www.amx.com
.
Third-Party Controllers (Serial)
Third-party controllers connect to the CONTROL port (RS-232) on the CPU. If using a third-party
controller, see the controller documentation for setup and operating instructions.
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