AMX HDMI-UTPRO-0808 CPU / Serial Control, CPU Components, Ethernet and Serial Components

Overview and General Specifications

CPU / Serial Control

The CPU is to the right of the power receptacle on the rear of the enclosure.

Status LED

Control (DB-9) port

FIG. 3 Control port (DB-9 connector)

CPU Components:

Status LED – system status indicator

Control port – serial port (DB-9) for attaching an external serial control device (see page 39)

The Control (RS-232) port* can be used for matrix switching control functionality as an alternative to Native NetLinx control. We recommend using only one at a time, with native NetLinx as the preferred method and the RS-232 port as a backup because commands on the Native NetLinx connection will be accepted on a first come/first served basis (which may conflict with the BCS commands).

*BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands are sent as ASCII characters through the RS-232 port. For information on BCS commands, see the Instruction Manual – BCS Basic Control Structure Protocol at www.amx.com.

Ethernet Plus Serial Control and Configuration

The Ethernet connector and its LED along with the Serial (RJ-12) connector and its LEDs are to the right of the power receptacle. An ID push button (not required for installation) which places the system in ID mode for setting the NetLinx ID (device only) is to the left of the Serial port. The ID push button is used in conjunction with NetLinx Studio; see NetLinx Studio documentation for details.

NetLinx LED

Status LED

Ready LED

ID push button

LAN 10/100 (Ethernet) port

Serial (RJ-12) port

FIG. 4 LAN 10/100 connector, Serial connector, LEDs, and ID push button

Ethernet and Serial Components

ID push button (not required for installation) – Places the system in ID mode. LAN 10/100 (Ethernet) port – provides 10/100 BaseT connectivity.

NetLinx LED – blinks at 5 sec. intervals when connection to NetLinx Master is established. Serial (RJ-12) – provides serial connectivity for an external device control (e.g., a Blu-Ray). Status LED – non-functional.

Ready LED – solid green indicates that NetLinx has fully booted and is ready.

Caution: On some AMX matrix switchers the 10/100 port (RJ-45) is used for linking enclosures. Do not attempt to link the HDMI UTPro Matrix Switcher to other enclosures of any type.

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