Serial Protocol File Editor
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Inspired XPress - Programming Guide
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.
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).
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. Volu me , 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.
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.
FIG. 107 Serial Protocol File Editor
FIG. 108 New variable pane