AMX IS-SPX-1000/1300 manual Serial Protocol File Editor, Adding a List Variable

Serial Protocol File Editor

Serial Protocol File Editor

Overview

The AMX Serial Protocol Editor allows users to create and edit serial protocol files that are compatible with the Inspired Signage XPress range of players. These files facilitate the usage of human-readable commands to be translated into

RS232 commands which are then sent to attached devices. The AMX Serial Protocol Editor is available for use at www.amx.com.

For more information on creating and editing serial protocol files, such as gathering display serial protocol commands and examples of hex string input, refer to Serial Control on page 91.

Before you can start creating the RS232 commands, you must first enter some basic information which will be used later on. These include:

Manufacturer - The manufacturer of the device intended to use the protocol file. Model - The model of the device.

Target - the type of device (monitor, GPS, NetLinx, etc.).

You cannot proceed without completing these fields (FIG. 107).

FIG. 107 Serial Protocol File Editor

Two types of variables are supported in this release of the Serial Protocol File Editor: List variables and Range variables.

List variables are variables that can have several states, where each state has its own command associated with it. Examples of List variables include power, mute and input source. The power and mute variables can have a state of either on or off, while input source can have states like HGMI, VGA and D-VIDEO. Volume, which has a range of 0 to 100, would be a Range variable. Both types of variables are created by clicking the Add Variable button.

Adding a List Variable

Clicking Add Variable will display the New Variable pane (FIG. 108). Within this pane, enter a Variable Name, then select List. To proceed, click Next.

FIG. 108 New variable pane
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