AMX Precis SD instruction manual BCS Serial Control Protocol Third-Party Controllers

Page 18

Overview & General Specifications

BCS Serial Control Protocol

The Precis SD can be controlled with an external serial controller that sends and receives ASCII characters via the CONTROL port. AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language, BCS (Basic Control Structure) protocol, for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes. BCS commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program (such as, HyperTerminal) running on a PC. For information on BCS commands, see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual

on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com.

Third-Party Controllers

A third-party controller can also be attached to a Precis SD enclosure. If using a third-party controller, see the controller documentation for operating instructions.

Precis SD Instruction Manual	13

Image 18

Contents Precis SD AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Software License and Warranty Agreement Contents Appendix a Managing Configuration Files ESD Warning Important Safety Information & Instructions Information et directives de sécurité importantes Copyright Notice Liability NoticeUsfcc Notice Lithium Batteries Notice Trademark NoticesPage Applicability Notice Overview & General SpecificationsPrecis SD Features Product NotesPrecis SD Control Features Front ViewRear View Rear View ComponentsCPU/Control Hardware Power Receptacle & Specifications Input & Output ConnectorsSystem Serial Number Precis SD General Specifications General SpecificationsAMX Control Devices Configuration Information & Control OptionsFront Control Panel AMX Control SoftwareBCS Serial Control Protocol Third-Party Controllers Overview & General Specifications Installation & Setup General Hazard PrecautionsSite Recommendations Reliable Earthing Grounding UnpackingCircuit Overloading Unpacking TipsOptional items for rack installation Rack Installation & System SetupRequired items for rack installation Installation RecommendationsInstallation Procedure To install and set up a Precis SD system in a rackAdditional Installation Options Attaching External Controllers PC Requirements for APControl RS-232 Pin DiagramAttaching Serial Controllers PC Requirements for BCSChange the enclosure’s settings instead, use XNConnect see Attaching External XNNet Controllers Communication Cable RequirementsTo establish a Remote port connection with an XNNet device Signal Types & Connectors Attaching Inputs & OutputsCabling Video Connectors To connect video inputs and outputsAttaching Wires Wiring Audio ConnectorsWiring Sources & Destinations To attach stereo audio input and output wiresApplying Power & Startup Power-Up Sequence To apply powerAPWeb Serial Control Device StartupAPControl HyperTerminalExecuting a Test Switch Executing a Test SwitchAMX Control Device To execute a test switch using the control panelControl Panel APControl 3.0 or APWebTo execute a test switch using BCS commands BCS CommandsTo disconnect the factory default switch using BCS commands TroubleshootingTechnical Support AMX Contact InformationSignal Specifications Ultra-Wideband 500 MHz SpecificationsSync Specifications Standard Audio Specifications Standard Audio Signal SpecificationsPrecis SD Control Panel Operation OverviewModes of Operation Audio Adjust Keys optionalControl Keys Virtual Matrices LevelsExecuting a Switch Executing & Disconnecting SwitchesSwitching Level To execute a switch selecting input source firstTo execute a switch selecting output destination first Disconnecting OutputsTo disconnect an output Verifying Signal Status To verify the status of a signalExecuting Macros Local Presets Adjusting Audio Adjusting Output VolumeTo adjust output volume To adjust digital input gain Adjusting Digital Input GainTo adjust digital input gain to equalize input levels Purpose & Uses of Input GainLocking & Unlocking the Control Panel To lock the control panelTo unlock the control panel Precis SD Control Panel Operation Appendix a Managing Configuration Files Applicability NoticeSystem Requirements Installing & Launching XNConnectTo install XNConnect from the AMX AutoPatch CD To launch XNConnectDiscovering a System To discover a systemOpening an .xcl Configuration File To open an .xcl fileNavigating the Interface Hardware ViewVirtual Matrix View Modifying an .xcl Configuration File Modifying Source & Destination Channel NamesTo customize the channel names Setting the Control Panel Password To set the control panel passwordCreating Local Presets Macros To create a new local presetAppendix a Managing Configuration Files Loading an .xcl Configuration File Device Discovery SupportAppendix B Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component InformationUsing BCS to Access System Diagnostic Information ExampleSplash Screen Examples Display for v1i1 verbosity 1, componentDisplay for v3i5 verbosity 3, component It’s Your World Take Control