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AMX DESIGN XPRESS-PROFESSIONAL V 1.1 On Site Installer Guide

Design XPress ­Professional
version 1.1
instruction manual
On-Site Installer’s Guide
Software
Software License and Warranty Agreement
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
On-SIte Installer Overview .......................................................................................1
Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................... 1
Scope ................................................................................................................................ 2
Related Documents.................................................................................................................. 2
One Step at a Time ........................................................................................................... 2
Label every wire termination point ........................................................................................... 2
Don't get ahead of yourself ...................................................................................................... 3
Use the auto-generated report file as your installation check list ............................................. 3
Supported Operating Systems .......................................................................................... 3
Minimum System Hardware Requirements....................................................................... 3
Minimum System Software Requirements ........................................................................ 3
The Design XPress - Professional Application.................................................................. 4
Supported Touch Panels................................................................................................... 4
G4 Touch Panels ..................................................................................................................... 4
G3 Touch Panels ..................................................................................................................... 5
G3 Touch Panel Considerations .............................................................................................. 5
Supported Subsystems and Equipment ............................................................................ 6
Audio/Video Switchers ........................................................................................................... 6
Audio Conferencing Devices .................................................................................................. 6
AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers ........................................................................................ 7
Cameras ................................................................................................................................ 7
CD (Compact Disc) Players .................................................................................................. 7
DVD (Digital Video Disc) Players .......................................................................................... 7
Lighting ................................................................................................................................... 8
MAX - Integrated Content Servers by AMX ............................................................................. 8
MP3 Players............................................................................................................................. 9
Plasma Displays ..................................................................................................................... 9
Serial-Interface Devices ........................................................................................................... 9
User Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 9
Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ............................................................................................ 9
Video Conferencing Devices .................................................................................................. 9
Video Projection Devices ..................................................................................................... 10
Adding and Modifying Software....................................................................................... 11
Common Mistakes........................................................................................................... 11
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Understanding the Report File ..............................................................................13
Installation Instructions.................................................................................................... 13
Device Addressing .......................................................................................................... 14
Wiring/Connections ......................................................................................................... 14
General Information ........................................................................................................ 14
Macros ............................................................................................................................ 15
AMX Recommended Equipment List .............................................................................. 15
Using NetLinx Studio .............................................................................................17
Setting Up the Master ..................................................................................................... 18
Setting the System Value................................................................................................ 19
Changing the Device Address on a NetLinx Device ....................................................... 20
Recommended NetLinx Device numbers............................................................................... 22
Obtaining the Master’s IP Address (using DHCP) .......................................................... 22
Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master .................................................................... 23
Communicating with the Master via an IP....................................................................... 24
Downloading Software and Transferring Files ................................................................ 26
Running the First Time.................................................................................................... 26
Startup.................................................................................................................................... 26
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On-SIte Installer Overview

Introduction

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
Pane ls 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.
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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.

Installation Overview

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.

Scope

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.

Related Documents

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.
• DXP-PRO Programmer’s Guide Provides how-to information for setting up a system using DXP-PRO.
• NetLinx Studio Instruction Manual Provides a detailed description of the NetLinx Studio application.
• NetLinx Programming Language Reference Guide
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.
Provides a comprehensive listing of the commands that comprise the NetLinx programming language.

One Step at a Time

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:

Label every wire termination point

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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Don't get ahead of yourself

Skipping steps in the installation process can cause problems in later steps. This will cost you more
installation time.

Use the auto-generated report file as your installation check list

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.

Supported Operating Systems

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.

Minimum System Hardware Requirements

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)

Minimum System Software Requirements

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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The Design XPress - Professional Application

The first step in defining the system is to run the Design XPress - Professional (DXP-PRO)
application. This Windows
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 Address Format DXP-PRO Example
AMX ALD-D48 Lighting System N/A 1 (greyed-out)
AMX Radia AXlink Device ID (1-255) 96
Clipsal C-Bus Group Address:Network Address (using a
Dynalite DynaLite area 18
Lehigh DX2 Lehigh area (valid range 1 - 16) 1
Lutron GRAFIK Eye Master 17
Lutron Homeworks Interactive Processor:Link:Keypad 1:4:9
Lutron RadioRA Keypad Address
LiteTouch 5000 Keypad Address
Tridonic DALI Tridonic group address
Vantage Qlink Master:Keypad 1:5
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.
®
based wizard should be run in the office well in advance of going
hexadecimal value and a local network address)
Note: Keypad address 12 is reserved as the Serial RadioRA interface. This interface is a virtual keypad, and does not contain any buttons.
(3-digit hexadecimal value)
(valid range is 0 - 15)
C1:00
12
1AD
0
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.

Supported Touch Panels

G4 Touch Panels

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.

G3 Touch Panels

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)

G3 Touch Panel Considerations

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
Take No te
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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Supported Subsystems and Equipment

DXP-PRO (v1.1) supports the following subsystems and equipment:

Audio/Video Switchers

• 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

Audio Conferencing Devices

• 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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