AMX ALD-H48 instruction manual Advanced Programming, Introduction, Overview

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Advanced Programming

Advanced Programming

Introduction

This is a reference manual to describe the interface provided between an AMX NetLinx system and a Lutron H48 Lighting Controller. The H48 supports an IP protocol. Further, the H48 supports 48 light loads (dimmers) and 24 keypads (addressable as keypad 1 through 24).

Overview

The COMM module translates between the standard interface described below and the H48 protocol. It parses the buffer for responses from the H48, sends strings to control the H48 and receives commands from the UI module or telnet sessions.

A User Interface (UI) module is also provided. This UI uses the standard interface described below and it parses the command responses for feedback.

The following diagram gives a graphical view of the interface between the interface code and the Duet module.

NetLinx

 

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COMM

UI Module

 

Device

 

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FIG. 13 Interface between code and NetLinx module

Lutron H48

Some functionality in the device interface may not be implemented in the API interface. In cases where device functions are desired but not API supported, the PASSTHRU command may be used to send any and all device-protocol commands to the device. See the PASSTHRU command and the Adding Functions to Modules section on page 36 for more information.

A sample UI module and a touch panel file are provided in the module package. These are not intended to cover every possible application, but can be expanded as needed to meet the requirements of a particular installation.

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Contents ALD-H48 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Software License and Warranty Agreement Page Table of Contents Via Via Ethernet Overview Overview Getting Started Setting The ALD-H48 IP AddressDownloading The ALD-H48 Workspace Opening The ALD-H48 WorkspaceClick Select All Transferring The ALD-H48 Project to a NetLinx MasterAddressing The Dimmers via The Web Interface Using The Web InterfaceDimmer Address Dimmer Control Controlling Dimmers via The WebScene Establishing And Modifying ScenesModify Scene Modify Group Establishing And Modifying GroupsTouch Panel Main Using The Touch Panel PagesDimmer Light Adjustment Setup SetupAddressing Dimmers GroupsCreating a Group Scenes ScenesCreating a Lighting Scene Using The Touch Panel Pages Introduction Advanced ProgrammingOverview Definedevice ImplementationChannel Assignment and Feedback Port MappingChannel Assignment and Feedback Command Interface =STOP KEYPADENABLE-1 KEYPADENABLE-2?FWVERSION ?KEYPADADDR-1KEYPADREMOVEADDR-151 KEYPADREMOVEIDX-1?LIGHTADDR-1 ?LIGHTLEVEL-1 LIGHTLEVEL-1,102LIGHTRAMP-1,UP LIGHTRAMP-1,STOP LIGHTREMOVEIDX-2 LightremoveaddrReinit ?LIGHTSTATE-1?VERSION Command Feedback KEYPADBTN-1,DOUBLECLICK KEYPADENABLE-1LIGHTSTATE-1,ON Device Notes Programming Notes 14111 14112 11411114112 Adding Functions to Modules Commands to The DeviceVia Updating The ALD-H48 FirmwareVia Ethernet RevisionLast05/11/05