Overview & General Specifications
External Control Options
Note: The Octaire has a fixed configuration that was set at the factory.
Octaire systems are controlled with either the control panel (page 43) or externally with one of the following options:
NetLinx®
The Octaire is NetLinx® compatible. For specific control programming information, contact your AMX representative.
Control Software
Octaire systems can be controlled using AMX AutoPatch software: APControl 3.0 – Control and scheduling
Uses serial port located on the primary enclosure’s far right when viewed from the rear Runs on a PC connected to the serial port
Download* from the AMX AutoPatch CD
APWeb Server – Control, diagnostics, and
TCP/IP port located on the primary enclosure’s far right when viewed from the rear Accessed through a TCP/IP interface such as a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer)
Contact AMX regarding limitations and conditions for operating an Octaire on a company LAN (Local Area Network)
*If your AMX account has the required permissions, you can download APControl from www.amx.com.
BCS Serial Control Protocol
An Octaire system can be controlled with an external serial controller connected to the primary enclosure. AMX AutoPatch has developed a command language, BCS* (Basic Control Structure) protocol, for programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes.
External Serial Controllers – Control using BCS protocol
Serial Control (sends and receives ASCII characters)
Uses serial port located on the primary enclosure’s far right when viewed from the rear
Commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program on a PC connected to the serial port (such as Windows® HyperTerminal)
*For information on BCS commands, see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com.
Third-Party Controllers
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