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AMX Octaire Connecting Serial Controllers, PC Requirements for APControl, PC Requirements for BCS

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Connecting Serial Controllers

Installation & Setup

Connecting Serial Controllers

An external serial controller is any device that can send and receive ASCII code over an RS-232 (null modem) serial cable attached to the serial port (DB-9) on the right rear of the primary enclosure. PCs are common serial controllers. Once a PC is attached to the Octaire, the system can be controlled by running APControl software on the attached PC (see the AMX AutoPatch CD). The system can also be controlled by entering BCS commands into a terminal emulation program (e.g., HyperTerminal). For information on BCS commands, see the BCS Protocol Instruction Manual on the AMX AutoPatch CD and at www.amx.com.

PC Requirements for APControl 3.0

Windows XP Professional® or Windows 2000®

Java Runtime Environment (JRE): v1.4.2 or the latest version

Minimum Hardware: 166 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 20 MB free disk space, 800x600 display

Recommended Hardware: 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 20 MB free disk space, 1280x1024 display

Serial port

PC Requirements for BCS

Windows XP Professional® or Windows 2000®

Terminal emulation program (e.g., HyperTerminal)

Serial port

Connecting an External Serial Controller

Use a null modem cable that matches the pin diagram in FIG. 17 for RS-232 without hardware flow control. AMX AutoPatch equipment requires pins 2, 3, and 5 only.

The Octaire is tested with a manufactured cable to a maximum length of 100 ft. (30.5 m). The maximum length of null modem cable that can be used in specific systems will vary according to the quality of the cable.

RS-232 Pin Diagram

FIG. 17 RS-232 pin diagram (no hardware flow control)

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Contents

Instruction Manual Matrix SwitchersOctaire Distribution MatrixAMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Warranty Repair PolicyNon-Warranty Repair Policy Software License and Warranty Agreement Overview & General Specifications ContentsImportant Safety Information & Instructions Installation & SetupAppendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide APWeb - Initial Setup by Network AdminAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System DiagnosticsESD Warning Important Safety Information & Instructions Information et directives de sécurité importantes Liability Notice NoticesCopyright Notice USFCC NoticeTrademark Notices Warnings & CautionsHyperTerminal is a copyright product of Hilgraeve Inc Notices Octaire Instruction ManualOverview & General Specifications Applicability NoticeComposite Video and Composite Video+Stereo Overview & General Specifications Y/c and Y/c+StereoComponent and Component+Stereo ModelStereo Product NotesRGBHV and RGBHV+Stereo EnclosuresOctaire Features Octaire Control FeaturesHigh bandwidth-linearity and low crosstalk Front View Rear ViewRear View Components Serial Number Power Receptacles & SwitchesControl Hardware Two BNC connectors - for linking vertical interval sync pageGeneral Specifications Input & Output ConnectorsNetLinx External Serial Controllers - Control using BCS protocolExternal Control Options Control SoftwareChassis Accessibility Installation & SetupGeneral Hazard Precautions PowerCircuit Overloading UnpackingMechanical Rack Loading Reliable Earthing GroundingOptional items for rack installation Rack Installation & System SetupRequired items for rack installation Installation RecommendationsTo install and set up an Octaire system in a rack 1. Attach rack ears per FIGLinking Enclosures Additional Installation OptionsCrossover Cable Specifications Link Cable RequirementsTo link three or more Octaire enclosures To link two Octaire enclosuresLinking Three or More Octaire Enclosures Link cable - crossover or straight-through be consistentSignal Type Labels on Enclosures LINK Connector LEDsCabling Video Connectors Attaching Inputs & OutputsInstalling Color Bands for Signal Types Connecting Video CablesTo connect video inputs and outputs Attaching Wires Wiring Stereo Audio Connectors 5-position terminal blockWiring Sources & Destinations To attach stereo audio input and output wiresNetLinx Attaching External ControlControl Options APControlRS-232 Pin Diagram Connecting Serial ControllersConnecting an External Serial Controller PC Requirements for APControlSerial Communication Settings To establish external serial control4. Setup and run the desired method of control Applying Power & Startup Complete Power Redundancy SetupPower-Up Sequence To apply power Indicator Lights at Startup 5. Turn on the power strip and wait 30 secondsSerial Control Device Startup Control Panel StartupAPWeb Startup NetLinx CompatibleBCS Commands Executing a Test SwitchExecuting a Test Switch applicable to new system installations only Control PanelTechnical Support To execute the test switchTroubleshooting AMX Contact InformationTo send the sync signal to a multi-enclosure System Cabling & Setup for Vertical Interval SyncTo send the sync signal to a composite enclosure Cable Requirement for VISVIS Toggle Switches Primary EnclosureTo set the VIS toggle switches Secondary EnclosuresPower Indicator Connecting to the APWeb ServerTCP/IP Port & Indicator LEDs Ethernet Link IndicatorService Switch SVC APWeb System SetupCable Requirements To connect the Octaire system to a LAN or to a PC 5. Check the indicator LEDs pageInstallation & Setup Octaire Instruction ManualVideo Types Signal Types & SpecificationsVideo Signals Standard VideoSignal Types & Specifications Ultra-Wideband VideoSync Ultra-Wideband RGBHV Signal SpecificationsStereo Audio Signals Stereo AudioSignal Types & Specifications Octaire Instruction ManualOverview Cancel KeyOctaire Control Panel Operation Control Keys & DialControl Dial Control Keys & Dial continuedTake Key Input & Output KeysGlobal Preset Setup OptionsAdjust Audio Menus & ModesSelecting Executing a command press the Take KeyTo create and install labels for Input and Output Keys Labeling Input & Output KeysExecuting Switches To execute a test switchChanging Virtual Matrices Routing Levels To change the virtual matrix routing levelDisconnecting Switches Disconnect VideoAll Press I/O then TakeTo disconnect inputs and outputs Verifying Signal Status To verify the status of a signalStatus Audio Press I/O Key Defining & Executing Global Presets Defining Global PresetsTo define a global preset Executing Global Presets To execute a global preset 6. Scroll the Control Dial until Global Preset 3 appearsAdjusting Audio Adjusting Output Volume To adjust the volumeMuting & Un-muting Outputs To mute an outputFIG. 33 Example of muted output in Output Volume Mode To un-mute an output while in Mute Mode Adjusting Input GainTo adjust input gain 6. Press the Select Key Locking & Unlocking Locking the Control PanelTo lock the Control Panel Unlocking the Control Panel To unlock the Control Panel1. Press any key Setup Options Software VersionTo check the software version information Default Virtual Matrix To change the default virtual matrix routing levelCurrent default virtual matrix Vertical Interval Sync VIS Config To enable VISSetting the Password To set the password6. The LCD displays Reenter New PWD 7. Re-enter the new password System Error Codes & Troubleshooting To enable error code reportingTo turn off error code reporting Troubleshooting Error codes can appear either on the control panel’s LCD or in a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminalOctaire Control Panel Operation Octaire Instruction ManualAPWeb - Initial Setup by Network Admin OverviewSystem Requirements To set up the APWeb serverOpening the APWeb Server Design RequirementPage Overview of the Admin Home PageLink FunctionTo enter a static IP address Setting a Static IP AddressUsing a DHCP IP Address Optional To force invocation of a DHCP IP addressSetting Admin & User Account Logins Default User Name & PasswordTo set the User and Admin Account Logins To disconnect the test switch Executing a Test Switch with the XBarTo execute a test switch with the XBar Note For complete information on the XBar Controller, see pageExecuting a Test Switch with BCS To send a test BCS commandCustomizing the Site Enabling/Disabling Product ServicesTo enable or disable product services Customizing the Site NameCustomizing Bootup Operations To customize bootup operationsBootup Operations Options Setting the Initial VM to Display To enable audio control in the XBarSetting the Size of the XBar Window Customizing the Control OptionsCreating / Editing Macros ExamplesTo create a macro Defining Routing Levels Manually Configuring VMsTo redefine the contents of an existing macro To delete a macroTo delete an existing routing level VM VM Numbering RulesTo manually define a routing level VM The VM number must match the level numbers on the Octaire as followsTurning System Security Off Handling Security IssuesResetting the User Name & Password To turn system security offTo reset the user name and password to their default values Opening a Telnet SessionTo open a Telnet session Executing & Disconnecting Switches Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBarNavigating the XBar Controller To update system status when using multiple control points Adjusting Audio SettingsTo execute or disconnect switches Adjusting VolumeAdjusting Input Gain To adjust input gainExecuting Macros To execute a macroAddresses Must Be Supported APWeb Connection Information WorksheetLogin Names Required DNS Domain Name Server Server AddressesConnecting to APWeb APWeb - Controlling the OctaireTo connect to the APWeb server XBar Controller Overview Home PageHome Page Links Executing & Disconnecting SwitchesExecuting & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar To execute or disconnect switches with the XBarNavigating the XBar Controller 3. From the VM list, select the new routing levelAdjusting Volume To adjust volumeExecuting Macros Updating Status on the XBarTo update system status when using multiple control points To execute a macroAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Embedding the XBar AppletXBar Applet Tag Changing the Proxy Setting To add an exception to the proxy setting informationIf the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to Step 2. Select the Connections tab 3. Click LAN SettingsAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Be sure Proxy server box is checked6. Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps 4. Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box opensAPWeb - Additional Info for Network Admin Enter APWeb IP addressAppendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector Guide Appendix A - Octaire AutoPatch Connector GuideOctaire Instruction Manual Appendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics System Component InformationGeneral Rules for Octaire Diagnostic Commands Verbosity SettingsComponent Settings To access the lowest level of verbosity for all componentsOctaire Instruction Manual Splash Screen ExamplesAppendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics FIG. 46 Display for i7v1 component 7, verbosityAppendix B - Programmer’s Interface for System Diagnostics Octaire Instruction ManualIt’s Your World - Take Control