AMX PROLINKAXLINK PROGRAMMING User Manual
AMX Lighting
PROlink/AXlink Programming
instruction manual
Lighting Control
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................1
PROlink ............................................................................................................................. 1
PROlink wall panels ................................................................................................................. 2
Lighting Systems ............................................................................................................... 2
Axcess Statements............................................................................................................ 3
Programming Commands ................................................................................................. 4
Setup commands ..................................................................................................................... 4
Recording commands .............................................................................................................. 4
Status commands .................................................................................................................... 4
Operation commands............................................................................................................... 4
Control Curves .................................................................................................................. 4
Pre-Installation Settings ..........................................................................................7
Dry Closures...................................................................................................................... 7
Configuring and connecting AXlink .......................................................................................... 7
Configuring and connecting PROlink ....................................................................................... 8
Connecting dry closures........................................................................................................... 9
Dry closure method to reset Default Settings.................................................................... 9
Default Settings and Parameters .................................................................................... 10
Wiring Considerations ..................................................................................................... 12
Preparing/connecting captive wires ....................................................................................... 12
Axcess Control - PC to Axcess Controller.............................................................................. 12
AXlink wiring between multiple devices ................................................................................. 13
PROlink wiring between multiple devices .............................................................................. 13
Power considerations ...................................................................................................... 13
Power connections................................................................................................................. 13
AXlink connections................................................................................................................. 13
Programming Strings .............................................................................................15
Strings ............................................................................................................................. 15
PROlink Programming Strings ........................................................................................ 15
AXlink Programming Strings ........................................................................................... 17
Levels..................................................................................................................................... 17
Buffers.................................................................................................................................... 18
Responses ............................................................................................................................. 18
Dry Closures .......................................................................................................................... 18
PROlink Command Structure ................................................................................19
Setup Commands............................................................................................................ 19
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Setting a Default Level Time .................................................................................................. 19
Setting a Default Ramp Time ................................................................................................. 19
Setting a Default Preset Time ................................................................................................ 20
Enabling a PROlink response ................................................................................................ 20
Disabling a PROlink response ............................................................................................... 20
Phase/zero-crossing detection and correction ....................................................................... 20
PROlink remote reboot........................................................................................................... 21
Setting a Curve ...................................................................................................................... 21
Setting a Low End voltage ..................................................................................................... 21
Recording Commands .................................................................................................... 21
Recording Presets.................................................................................................................. 22
Recording Dry Closure Presets.............................................................................................. 22
Status Commands........................................................................................................... 22
Obtaining a Dimmer status..................................................................................................... 22
Obtaining a Pack Curve status............................................................................................... 23
Obtaining All the Pack Curve status....................................................................................... 23
Obtaining a Pack Level status................................................................................................ 23
Obtaining All Pack Level status.............................................................................................. 23
Obtaining a Pack Low End Setting status .............................................................................. 24
Obtaining firmware version in PROlink .................................................................................. 24
Operation Commands ..................................................................................................... 24
Recalling Presets ................................................................................................................... 24
Ramping Dimmers Up............................................................................................................ 24
Ramping Dimmers Down ....................................................................................................... 25
Stop Ramping Dimmers - Method 1....................................................................................... 25
Stop Ramping Dimmers - Method 2....................................................................................... 25
Stop Ramping for All Dimmers............................................................................................... 25
Ramping a Preset Up............................................................................................................. 25
Ramping a Preset Down ........................................................................................................ 26
Stop Ramping Presets - Method 1 ......................................................................................... 26
Stop Ramping Presets - Method 2 ......................................................................................... 26
Setting Dimmer Levels ........................................................................................................... 26
Setting Group Dimmer Levels ................................................................................................ 27
Setting Dimmer Levels as Undefined..................................................................................... 27
Setting All Dimmer Levels as Undefined................................................................................ 27
Closing or Pushing a Dry Closure .......................................................................................... 27
Opening or Releasing a Dry Closure ..................................................................................... 28
AXlink Command Structure ...................................................................................29
AMX Lighting Channel Commands................................................................................. 29
Setup Commands ........................................................................................................... 29
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Setting a Default Level Time .................................................................................................. 29
Setting a Default Ramp Time ................................................................................................. 30
Setting a Default Preset Time ................................................................................................ 30
Enabling AXlink Levels/Responses........................................................................................ 30
Disabling AXlink Levels/Responses ....................................................................................... 30
Recording Commands..................................................................................................... 31
Recording Presets.................................................................................................................. 31
Status Commands........................................................................................................... 31
Retrieving the Current Preset status (feedback) .................................................................... 31
Retrieving a Dry Closure PUSH/RELEASE status................................................................. 31
Operation Commands ..................................................................................................... 32
Recalling Presets ................................................................................................................... 32
Ramping Dimmers Up............................................................................................................ 32
Ramping Dimmers Down ....................................................................................................... 32
Ramping All Dimmers Up....................................................................................................... 32
Ramping All Dimmers Down .................................................................................................. 33
Turning All Channels On ........................................................................................................ 33
Turning All Channels Off ........................................................................................................ 33
Ramping Presets Up .............................................................................................................. 33
Ramping Presets Down ......................................................................................................... 34
Setting Dimmer Levels ........................................................................................................... 34
Setting a Dimmer Level as Undefined.................................................................................... 34
Setting all Dimmer Levels to Undefined ................................................................................. 34
AXlink Buffer Commands ................................................................................................ 35
AXlink Level Commands ................................................................................................. 35
Appendix A: PROlink vs. AXlink Commands .......................................................37
Appendix B: AMX Lighting Curves .......................................................................39
Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...............................................................................55
Software Issues............................................................................................................... 55
Using PASS mode ................................................................................................................. 55
Testing AMX Lighting features ............................................................................................... 55
Hardware Issues ............................................................................................................. 56
Troubleshooting hardware ..................................................................................................... 56
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Introduction
The AMX Lighting Control System employs a dual-platform programming system using the
Axcess and PROlink software programs to control the dimming of electronic ballasts, incandescent
lamps, low voltage track lighting, and a host of new transformers. This manual describes
connecting and programming a AMX Lighting system.
This section explains PROlink wall panels, programming commands, and lighting curves.
This manual refers to AMX Lighting firmware version 2.0 and higher.
PROlink
An AMX Lighting Central Controller has a computer processor attached to a six-channel digital
dimming engine. This dimming engine gets its commands from a buffered region called PROlink.
The dimming processes generated in the dimming engine can also send both commands and status
back to the PROlink buffer. The PROlink buffer in Pack #1 acts as housekeeper for the rest of the
PROlink system.
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The PROlink buffer allows a maximum of 24 characters. The PROlink programming and
operational commands are sent as strings to this buffer before going to the dimming engine.
PROlink allows ten 6-channel packs to be connected for a combined system of 60 dimmers. Any
preset sent to Pack #1 will be sent to all packs connected on the PROlink bus. There is a DIP switch
located on each controller that sets the PROlink Pack number from one to ten, or dimmers 1
through 60. An entire PROlink system consists of 60 channels of dimming or switching. PROlink
dimmer numbers are from 1-60; AXlink dimmer numbers are from 1-6.
Refer to the Programming Strings section for more information about these strings.
FIG. 1 shows a sample AMX Lighting system using the PROlink mode.
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RS-232
AXB-EM232
AXlink
AMX Lighting
Pack 1 Pack 2
Controllers
AXlink
Touch panel
FIG. 1 Sample AMX Lighting Control System
Wall panel
PROlink
PROlinkPROlink
Wall panel
PROlink wall panels
PROlink wall panels are available for direct connection to the AMX Lighting system. PROlink
panels do not rely on an AXlink connection. PROlink panels have an internal fixed program that is
powered from the PROlink connector on the AMX Lighting controller. These panels get power
from the power supply available to the controller where the panel is connected. These panels reflect
changes made to the AMX Lighting system by the Axcess system when the AMX Lighting
Controllers are also connected on AXlink.
Lighting Systems
AMX Lighting systems are based on a modular construction. There are three basic components to
the modular structure: Controller, Enclosure, and Dimmer/Switch Modules. All AMX Lighting
controllers have six channels of control. Seven channels of control will always require the use of
two controllers.
In order to have the controllers address different dimmers ranges, they have a DIP switch installed
to address each pack/group of six channels to a specific range. Changing the PROlink DIP switch
address (value) is a means of differentiating the various dimmers. All AXlink devices also have an
address DIP switch to set a unique ID from 1 to 255. FIG. 2 shows a sample AMX Lighting
controller and its internal components.
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AXlink device
number DIP
switch (SW1)
PROlink device
number DIP
switch (SW2)
Introduction
Reset
Memory
Protect
Powe r
CH5 connector for
optional satellite module
CH6 connector for
optional satellite module
FIG. 2 RDD-DM low-voltage connections and DIP switches
PROlink
AXlink
Dry Closure
The first of a ten pack PROlink system can have one of the 255 AXlink addresses. That means that
a single AXlink address can control 60 channels of dimming or an entire PROlink system. Refer to
the DIP switch configuration subsection for more detailed information about both the PROlink and
AXlink pack numbers.
Axcess Statements
Axcess Send_Command statements are received in the AXlink buffer, processed and sent to the
PROlink buffer where they are translated to the dimming engine. The same is true in reverse, such
that the dimming engine updates the PROlink buffer that sends data to the AXlink buffer and then
to the AXlink Central Controller.
FIG. 3 shows the pathway of the Axcess commands to the dimming engine.
AXCESS
Send_Commands
Statements
received
AXlink
buffer
PROlink
buffer
Commands are
translated then
FIG. 3 Flowchart for Axcess Send_Commands to dimming engine
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Commands
processed and
transmitted
Dimming
engine
transmitted
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Introduction
All this communication takes milliseconds of time. The AXlink buffer sends data to the PROlink
buffer, receives commands from the PROlink buffer, receives data from the Axcess Central
Controller, and connects AXlink levels to an Axcess Central Controller. Each Central Controller
can control over 250 devices on the AXlink control bus. There is a DIP switch on each AXlink
device to set the address from 1 to 255. Each AXlink Central Controller can receive 8 levels from a
device. AMX Lighting pack #1 can send all six of its levels directly to the AXlink bus. Only Pack
#1 can send AXlink levels; Pack 2-10 cannot return direct levels to the Axcess Central Controller.
Programming Commands
There are four main types of programming commands used in the AMX Lighting system: Setup,
Recording, Status, and Operation commands. The following descriptions apply to both the PROlink
and AXlink Command Structure.
Setup commands
These types of commands are global commands sent to Pack #1 that affect the entire PROlink
network. These commands are used to set the default values and parameters that are typically
entered at the startup of the system and not changed. If certain commands are issued with a time
value associated then the AMX Lighting system will use an available default value determined at
setup. The commands for recording and recalling presets use these defaults, as do ramping
operations. Curve settings are setup commands done on a individual channel basis and are not
global. Curves are set in the beginning and do not need to be changed unless the loads also change.
Recording commands
These commands send preset data to the AMX Lighting memory chip. All recording and setup
commands are stored in non-volatile memory. These commands are also used to store presets,
assign presets for dry closure recall, and erase stored presets.
Status commands
Status commands allow a user or a program to get data from the lighting system and act on that
information. This feature gives a computer the ability to perform interactive processes with the
AMX Lighting system. AXlink status data and Axcess Levels have unique differences from
PROlink status data. The combination of AXlink and PROlink status commands provides the
greatest flexibility.
Operation commands
This is the largest category of commands. The operational commands are used for real-time
lighting control and setup of scenes prior to programming presets. Operational commands recall,
ramp, and set levels for dimmers. They can also be used for remote operation of the dry closure
contact.
Control Curves
There is a great influx of new lamps and ballast on the market. Each one has properties and
dimming characteristics that present a new challenge for the dimmer manufacturer to provide an
appropriate dimmer. What was designed as a standard incandescent dimmer must now be able to
control electronic ballast, incandescent lamps, low voltage track lighting, and a host of new
transformers.
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One way to solve many of these problems is to apply different control curves to each dimmer and to
provide a variable low-end cutoff point.
A dimming curve is a graphical or electronic representation of the amount of control that must be
applied to a dimmer in relation to the dimmer output. It is like a directional map that the controller
follows. The amount of control is typically measured in percent; from an Off-state of level 0 to an
On-state at level 100. Dimmer output is measured in volts. A graphical representation of a dimming
curve is usually the percentage of dimming in relation to the output voltage (RMS) of the dimmer
connected to a standard load. FIG. 4 shows a sample dimming curve.
FIG. 4 Sample dimming curve
Sometimes a fixture or lamp has a problem dimming down to a low range. When this happens the
lights can flicker and cause unwanted dimming performance. To correct for anomalies in the
dimming performance of various devices, the AMX Lighting controller has provisions to
individually set a low-end trim for each of the six dimming channels. The AMX Lighting dimming
system employs a low-end cutoff that allows the dimmer to turn on to a specified level or to dim
down to a specific level. The level at which the dimmer turns on is called the Low End Setting. Low
End commands prevent the dimmer from going below a set threshold. They also force the dimmers
on to the preset threshold. That is useful for some transformer loads and track lights.
Refer to Appendix C: AMX Lighting Curves for more information.
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Dry Closures
Each AMX Lighting controller has a 9-pin captive screw connector for use as a dry closure input.
One connection is for a common ground and the rest are for the eight dry closure inputs.
AXlink device number
DIP switch (SW1)
PROlink pack number
DIP switch (SW1)
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Dry closure inputs 1-
Common Ground (COM)
FIG. 5 Sample dry closure connector
The inputs are an open collector pulled up to 5 VDC. The status is normally open, channel Off,
closure released. When an input is pulled low to ground and falls below 3 VDC, the AMX Lighting
system sees the action as an input closure and the AXlink channel is turned On and a push sent to
the Axcess Central Controller.
Configuring and connecting AXlink
The DIP switch SW1 sets the AXlink device number. The device number is determined by the
value of all the switch position settings. The following table shows the SW1 DIP switch positions
and their values. The device number assignment range is 1 through 255.
Position12345678
Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Power Off the unit before setting the DIP switch
To set DIP switch SW1 and connect AXlink:
1. Power Off the unit at the circuit breaker.
2. Locate the SW1 DIP switch (marked AXLINK ADDRESS) and set the device number using
the values shown above.
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3. Connect the four-pin AXlink male connector onto the four-pin female AXlink connector in the
AMX Lighting Controller. FIG. 6 shows how to wire the AXlink connector to a Central
Controller.
PWR +
AXP/TX
AXM/RX
GND -
FIG. 6 AXlink wiring diagram
PWR +
AXP
AXM
GND -
Central Controlle
AXlink connector
4. Power up the AMX Lighting Controller at the circuit breaker panel or push the Reset Button.
Configuring and connecting PROlink
DIP switch SW2 sets the PROlink pack number. The pack number is determined by the value of all
the switch position settings. The following table shows the SW2 DIP switch positions and their
values. The pack number assignment range is 1 through 10. The lighting system will not work if
you assign pack numbers outside of the range. DIP switch #8 is a test switch. It will turn all the
lights to full in the On position. It must be in the Off position for normal operation.
Position12345 6 7 8
Value 1 2 4 8 N/A N/A N/A Test
To set DIP switch SW2 and connect PROlink:
Power Off the unit before setting the DIP switch
1. Power Off the unit at the circuit breaker.
2. Locate the SW2 DIP switch and set the pack number using the values shown above. The pack
number must be 1 to 10.
Assign pack #1 for all communications, diagnostics, and response (feedback).
3. Connect the four-pin PROlink male connector into the four-pin female PROlink connector in
the AMX Lighting Controller. FIG. 7 shows how to wire the PROlink connector to a PROlink
wall panel.
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+12V
PR+
PR-
GND
FIG. 7 PROlink wiring diagram
+12V
PR+
PR-
GND
PRO-SP8 wall panel
Panja Lighting PROlink connector
Connecting dry closures
Eight connections are available for dry contact closures and one common reference point. FIG. 8
shows the standard wiring configuration for the 9-pin dry closure connector.
C
O
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
M
9-pin dry closure
connector
FIG. 8 9-pin dry closure connector (standard configuration)
Each contact closure connection (1 through 8) is pre-programmed with a default preset. The
following table shows the default presets for each contact closure.
Default Dry-Closure Presets
Contact closure Default presets & functions
1 Preset 1, Channel 1 at 100% in 1 second*
2 Preset 2, Channel 2 at 100% in 1 second*
3 Preset 3, Channel 3 at 100% in 1 second*
4 Preset 4, Channel 4 at 100% in 1 second*
5 Preset 5, Channel 5 at 100% in 1 second*
6 Preset 6, Channel 6 at 100% in 1 second*
7 Preset 7, Channel 1 - 6 at 100% in 1 second*
8 Preset 8, Channel 1 - 6 at 0% in 1 second*
Dry closure method to reset Default Settings
The default settings can be restored using the Dry Closure Input connection. By wiring all nine pins
(input pins 1-8, and the COM pin) together and plugging it into the Dry Closure port on a control
card for one minute will reset all default settings and parameters to the factory default settings as
listed previously.
To reset a AMX Lighting controller to default mode:
1. Power Off the AMX Lighting controller at the circuit breaker panel.
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2. Disconnect all AXlink and PROlink cables from the controller module.
3. Connect a jumper to the dry contact closures 1 through 8 and to ground as shown in FIG. 9.
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FIG. 9 9-pin dry closure connector set to default mode
C
O
M
9-pin dry closure connector
4. Power up the controller and wait for the controller's green status LED to go off after about one
minute.
5. At the breaker panel, remove power from the controller again.
6. Remove the 9-pin connector from the Dry Closure connector.
7. Reconnect AXlink and PROlink.
8. Reapply power to the AMX Lighting controller.
Default Settings and Parameters
There are several default settings involved with the AMX Lighting controller. There are default
values for recalling a preset, going to a specified level, ramping up or down a dimmer or preset,
which presets are stored for dry closure recall, and enabling PROlink response and feedback
strings. Once a default parameter is set it does not have to be changed for the life of the system.
These settings are stored in non-volatile memory in a separate memory chip. The first 8 presets are
defined in the default startup, and these presets are also attached to the default dry closures. The
eight dry closures will recall the first 8 presets. All default values and the clearance of all other
presets can be accomplished using a special function of the dry closure connector. All channels are
cleared of any low-end trim during a factory reset of the processor. The pack will report,
CP01:000,000,000,000,000,000 designating all channels be cleared of low-end settings. By
connecting a jumper to dry contacts 1-8 and to the common ground, the factory default mode erases
all existing presets stored in memory.
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The symbol C is obtained by pressing ALT+ 012, entering the Hexadecimal value $0C, or by
entering the decimal number 12.
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The following tables shows the default low-end settings, default preset time values, default dryclosure presets and factory presets for AMX Lighting:
Default Low-End Settings
Function Low-end setting
Channel 1 LE=0
Channel 2 LE=0
Channel 3 LE=0
Channel 4 LE=0
Channel 5 LE=0
Channel 6 LE=0
Default preset time values
Firmware version Function Time Value
2.0 or greater Default ramp time 6
Default level time 1
Default preset time 3
Default dry-closure presets
Contact closure Default presets & functions
1 Preset 1, Channel 1 at 100% in 1 second*
2 Preset 2, Channel 2 at 100% in 1 second*
3 Preset 3, Channel 3 at 100% in 1 second*
4 Preset 4, Channel 4 at 100% in 1 second*
5 Preset 5, Channel 5 at 100% in 1 second*
6 Preset 6, Channel 6 at 100% in 1 second*
7 Preset 7, Channel 1 - 6 at 100% in 1 second*
8 Preset 8, Channel 1 - 6 at 0% in 1 second*
Factory presets
Preset number Description
1 Channel 1, Channel 1 at 100% in 1 second*
2 Channel 2, Channel 2 at 100% in 1 second*
3 Channel 3, Channel 3 at 100% in 1 second*
4 Channel 4, Channel 4 at 100% in 1 second*
5 Channel 5, Channel 5 at 100% in 1 second*
6 Channel 6, Channel 6 at 100% in 1 second*
7 Channel 1 - 6 at 100% in 1 second*
8 Channel 1 - 6 at 0% in 1 second*
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Wiring Considerations
The following information relates to wiring considerations for a AMX Lighting system.
Do not connect power to the device until the wiring is complete.
Preparing/connecting captive wires
1. Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires.
2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring
Axcess Control - PC to Axcess Controller
The following table lists the pinout information for the DB-9 connector.
DB-9 Connector Pinouts
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 N/A 6 N/A
2RXD 7RTS
3TXD 8CTS
4 N/A 9 N/A
5GND
diagrams and connector types described in this section.
! Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip the threads and damage the
connector.
Pin 1
Pin 6
Pin 5
Pin 9
FIG. 10 shows a DB9 pinout relation from the computer to the Axcess Central Controller.
Connection view
5 (GND)
2 (RXD)
3 (TXD)
5 (GND)
Computer COM Port
DB9 (9-Pin Female)
FIG. 10 Computer to Axcess connection
3 (TXD)
2 (RXD)
AXCENT
DB-9 (9-Pin Female)
3
Pro Program Port
Use cable FG #10-727 to connect computer the COM port to Axcess or AXCENT Program Port.
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