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Design XPress - Professional
version 1.1
On-Site Installer’s Guide
Software
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Introduction........................................................................................................................ |
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Installation Overview ......................................................................................................... |
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Scope ................................................................................................................................ |
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Related Documents.............................................................................................................. |
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One Step at a Time ........................................................................................................... |
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Label every wire termination point ........................................................................................... |
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Don't get ahead of yourself .................................................................................................... |
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Use the auto-generated report file as your installation check list............................................. |
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Supported Operating Systems .......................................................................................... |
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Minimum System Hardware Requirements....................................................................... |
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Minimum System Software Requirements ........................................................................ |
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The Design XPress - Professional Application.................................................................. |
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Supported Touch Panels................................................................................................... |
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G4 Touch Panels ................................................................................................................ |
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G3 Touch Panels ................................................................................................................ |
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G3 Touch Panel Considerations .............................................................................................. |
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Supported Subsystems and Equipment ............................................................................ |
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Audio/Video Switchers ........................................................................................................ |
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Audio Conferencing Devices .................................................................................................. |
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AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers ........................................................................................ |
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Cameras ..................................................................................................................... |
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CD (Compact Disc) Players .................................................................................................. |
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DVD (Digital Video Disc) Players .......................................................................................... |
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Lighting ..................................................................................................................... |
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MAX - Integrated Content Servers by AMX ............................................................................. |
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MP3 Players.................................................................................................................... |
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Plasma Displays .............................................................................................................. |
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Serial-Interface Devices ....................................................................................................... |
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User Interfaces................................................................................................................ |
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Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ............................................................................................ |
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Video Conferencing Devices .................................................................................................. |
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Video Projection Devices ..................................................................................................... |
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Adding and Modifying Software....................................................................................... |
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Common Mistakes........................................................................................................... |
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Understanding the Report File .............................................................................. |
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Installation Instructions.................................................................................................... |
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Device Addressing .......................................................................................................... |
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Wiring/Connections ......................................................................................................... |
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General Information ........................................................................................................ |
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Macros ............................................................................................................................ |
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AMX Recommended Equipment List .............................................................................. |
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Using NetLinx Studio ............................................................................................. |
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Setting Up the Master ..................................................................................................... |
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Setting the System Value................................................................................................ |
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Changing the Device Address on a NetLinx Device ....................................................... |
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Recommended NetLinx Device numbers............................................................................... |
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Obtaining the Master’s IP Address (using DHCP) .......................................................... |
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Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master .................................................................... |
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Communicating with the Master via an IP....................................................................... |
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Downloading Software and Transferring Files ................................................................ |
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Running the First Time.................................................................................................... |
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Startup.................................................................................................................................... |
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On-SIte Installer Overview
Design XPress - Professional (DXP-PRO)™ is a software package developed to assist AMX dealers in quickly designing, installing, and programming a control system. The type of control system created using DXP-PRO allows the selection and control of audio/video sources, audio/video switchers, display devices, room lighting, and audio/video conference equipment (among other functions).
DXP-PRO allows control from AMX's CV6 (6" wired touch panel), CA10, CV10 (10.4" wired touch panels), as well as the entire line of Modero (G4) touch panels (refer to the Supported Touch Panels section on page 4). A wizard-based graphic user interface (GUI) helps a dealer quickly step through the process of entering information specific to the system being created.
The DXP-PRO Project Wizard also allows you to specify the type of NetLinx Master Controller used to control the system. DXP-PRO supports NetLinx Integrated Controllers such as: NI-700, NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000, and the NXI equipped with an NXC-ME260/64 Master card. The wizard only allows you to choose a NetLinx Master that is able to accommodate the devices and functions specified within your project.
Once the steps outlined in the wizard are completed, it automatically generates all NetLinx program files, touch panel files, and a comprehensive report file for the system. While these auto-generated program files can be used as-is, they can also be modified using NetLinx Studio™ and TPDesign4. These applications allow the user to customize the NetLinx code and touch panel files to accommodate specific client desires as well as those unique requirements always found in custom installations.
You can have multiple instances of DXP-PRO generated projects open in NetLinx
Studio at any time.
Design XPress - Professional™ was designed with the sole purpose of reducing the amount of programming and integration time required for an installation. Design XPress - Professional was designed to give the dealer/installer a quick start on custom installations by quickly setting up common controls. For installations where one install is relatively similar to another, Design XPress - Professional can generate 90 - 100% of the software required.
DXP-PRO consists of several functional elements:
1.Application/wizard running on a PC for defining the system
2.NetLinx software generated by the Design XPress - Professional application
3.NetLinx Studio application for compiling, managing, and modifying the NetLinx software, as well as downloading NetLinx files to the Master.
4.Auto-generated touch panel files
5.Auto-generated text files for CD titles, satellite favorites, etc.
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DXP-PRO generates all of the program and configuration files the installer needs. It also generates a report file that contains an equipment list, addresses for all devices in the system, a device wiring, and connection list detailing where the devices should be plugged in, and installation instructions. Refer to the Understanding the Report File section on page 13 for more detailed information.
It should be noted that DXP-PRO can be used by anyone. However, because the software will be compiled and downloaded using NetLinx Studio, it is highly desirable that you be familiar with that application. Further, a good understanding of the NetLinx programming language is beneficial. If changes are to be made to any of the auto-generated software files, a good understanding of NetLinx programming is required.
This document is intended to help an installer understand how Design XPress - Professional operates. By understanding the basic behavior of the software package the installer can avoid common mistakes and, therefore, get in and out of a job more quickly. This document explains a high-level overview of the system layout. It also addresses those issues that should be avoided and the steps required for system installation.
This document does not explain the architecture of the NetLinx software that is automatically generated by Design XPress - Professional. That information is located within other DXP-PRO documents such as those listed below:
Related Documents
• DXP-PRO User-Interface Guide |
Provides a detailed description of the DXP-PRO user-interface. |
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• DXP-PRO Programmer’s Guide |
Provides how-to information for setting up a system using DXP-PRO. |
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• NetLinx Studio Instruction Manual |
Provides a detailed description of the NetLinx Studio application. |
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• NetLinx Programming Language |
Provides a comprehensive listing of the commands that comprise the |
Reference Guide |
NetLinx programming language. |
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AMX University offers several courses that teach basic and advanced NetLinx programming and system design concepts. Contact AMX University, or refer to the Training@AMX University page on www.amx.com for details and scheduling information.
Design XPress - Professional is easiest to install if taken one step at a time. Because of the number of devices, wiring connections and files, it can quickly become confusing, especially the first time one does an installation. There are some common sense rules that apply, as in most installations:
This is critical. Unless the cables are properly labeled it will take a time consuming search-until- you-find-it approach to discover the proper cable. However, if the cables are labeled as they are pulled this becomes a very simple exercise.
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Skipping steps in the installation process can cause problems in later steps. This will cost you more installation time.
Design XPress - Professional generates a report file named report.html, which can be opened in any web browser. It identifies each step in the installation process. Follow the steps in the report and installation problems will be minimized.
Windows 2000® (Service Pack 4 or greater)
Windows XP® Professional (Service Pack 1)
If you are installing NetLinx Studio on a Windows XP or 2000 machine, you must have Administrator rights to install and run all required System files.
Pentium 450 MHZ processor (Pentium 700 MHZ or faster recommended)
Recommended total installed memory (per OS):
Windows 2000: 128 MB
Windows XP (Pro): 256 MB
A VGA monitor running at a minimum resolution of 800 x 600
Windows-compatible CD-ROM drive
Mouse (or equivalent pointing device)
Minimum free disk space: 2 GB
Internet Access (for Web Update functionality)
Verify that you have downloaded the latest versions of these applications to your computer prior to launching DXP-PRO.
Microsoft MDAC v2.6
NetLinx Studio 2.2
TPDesign 3.16
TPDesign4 2.3 (build 353 or higher)
DXP-PRO Image File - If the application fails to detect at least one valid set of background images and at least on valid set of button images, a separate installation of the Image File is required. This image installation is available on the DXP-PRO section of the Application Files page on www.amx.com. If the application fails to detect at least
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one valid set of background images and at least on valid set of button images the following message box will be displayed and the application terminated.
The first step in defining the system is to run the Design XPress - Professional (DXP-PRO) application. This Windows® based wizard should be run in the office well in advance of going on-site. With this wizard you define the locations of all equipment, the number of user interface devices, lighting scenes, source equipment, etc. The Design XPress - Professional Programmer’s Guide gives a good overview of this application.
There is one important note related to the use of lighting addresses. Lighting addresses consist of both a keypad address and button. The keypad address is the address of the keypad for the lighting system being used and must be represented in the format for that lighting system. The formats for the supported lighting systems are listed below:
Lighting Address Formats
Lighting Controller |
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AMX ALD-D48 Lighting System |
N/A |
1 (greyed-out) |
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AMX Radia |
AXlink Device ID (1-255) |
96 |
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Clipsal C-Bus |
Group Address:Network Address (using a |
C1:00 |
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hexadecimal value and a local network |
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address) |
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Dynalite |
DynaLite area |
18 |
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Lehigh DX2 |
Lehigh area (valid range 1 - 16) |
1 |
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Lutron GRAFIK Eye |
Master |
17 |
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Lutron Homeworks Interactive |
Processor:Link:Keypad |
1:4:9 |
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Lutron RadioRA |
Keypad Address |
12 |
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the Serial RadioRA interface. This |
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contain any buttons. |
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LiteTouch 5000 |
Keypad Address |
1AD |
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(3-digit hexadecimal value) |
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Tridonic DALI |
Tridonic group address |
0 |
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(valid range is 0 - 15) |
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Vantage Qlink |
Master:Keypad |
1:5 |
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Once the application entries are completed, the touch panel files, source code, NetLinx Studio project file, text files (CD titles, etc.), and report file are all created.
DXP-PRO (version 1.1 or higher) supports the following AMX (G4) touch panel types:
Modero CV7: 7" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)
MVP-7500: 7.5" Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel
MVP-8400: 8.4" Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel
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Modero CA12: 12" Modero Touch Panel
Modero CV12: 12" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)
Modero CA15: 15" Modero Touch Panel
Modero CV15: 15" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)
Modero CV17: 17" Modero Touch Panel (with video capabilities)
Unless otherwise specified, these panels encompass both NXD and NXT models (when available). The nomenclature "NXD" represents the Wall Mount version and "NXT" indicates the Table Top (tilt) model.
Supported G3 touch panel types:
CV6: 6" touch panel with video
CA10: 10.4" touch panel (both NXD and NXT models)
CV10/CG10: 10.4" touch panel with video (both NXD and NXT models)
The AXD/AXT CA10, CG10, and CG10 panels do not support the following devices: MAX Integrated Content Server
Video Conferencing devices
Cameras
G4 Computer Control
TakeNote
Resource Management (RMS)
PictureFrame
The AXD-CV6 has the same considerations as the other G3 panels, but it also does not support the following devices:
Audio Conferencing
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DXP-PRO (v1.1) supports the following subsystems and equipment:
• ADA |
Suite 16 |
• Autopatch |
1YDM |
• Autopatch |
Half-Y |
• Autopatch |
Modula |
• Autopatch |
Precis |
• Extron |
Crosspoint 124 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint 128 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint 1616 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint 168 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint 84 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint 88 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 124 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 128 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 1616 HV |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 1616 HVA |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 168 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 84 |
• Extron |
Crosspoint Plus 88 |
• Extron |
MAV 128 |
• Extron |
MAV 84 |
• Extron |
Maxtrix 3200 |
• Extron |
Maxtrix 50 |
• Extron |
Maxtrix 6400 |
• Extron |
MSV Series (Inline) |
• Extron |
SW Series |
• Key Digital Systems |
KDMSW8x3 |
• Key Digital Systems |
KDSW4x1 |
• Network Communications |
Vikinx Media8 |
• ClearOne |
XAP400 |
• ClearOne |
XAP800 |
• ClearOne |
XAP800/ XAPTH2 |
• Polycom |
Vortex EF2241 |
• Polycom |
Vortex EF2280 |
• Polycom |
Vortex EF2280/EF2201 |
The supported Audio conference units are controlled only via Serial (RS-232).
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