Installation & Setup

Executing a Test Switch

For new system installations, we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working properly before attaching all inputs and outputs. Aside from having signal cables and a controller attached, the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory.

The first source device and first destination device must be attached to their input and output connectors (for specific signal type information and specifications, see the “Signal Types & Specifications” chapter, page 39). After the devices are connected, power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing a test switch.

Note: If the signal from the source or destination device is a component signal that requires being attached to multiple input or output connectors (e.g., a Y/Pb/Pr signal that requires three connectors), all of the signal cables for that signal must be attached before executing the test switch.

You can execute a test switch from the following:

Control Panel

NetLinx® compatible

Control software such as APControl 3.0 or APWeb

BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands over an external controller

An external third-party controller

Executing a Test Switch (applicable to new system installations only)

Before executing the test switch, make sure the first source device and the first destination device are connected to the correct input and output connectors (see page 21).

The test switch is based on routing Input (source) 1 to Output (destination) 1.

Control Panel

Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using the control panel can be found in the “Control Panel Operations” chapter (see page 43).

NetLinx® Compatible

For executing and disconnecting switches using NetLinx®, contact your AMX representative.

APControl 3.0 or APWeb

Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using APControl 3.0 are found in its Help file. For directions for executing switches using APWeb, see page 72.

BCS Commands

To enter BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, the system must be attached to a serial control device (see “Attaching External Control,” page 24) running a terminal emulation program, such as Windows® HyperTerminal. The settings on the PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other. For setting information, see page 26.

When using HyperTerminal, command characters are entered and sent to the primary enclosure’s CPU (the command characters appear in HyperTerminal when the enclosure responds). When all of the entered characters appear in HyperTerminal, the command has been successfully executed.

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AMX Octaire instruction manual Executing a Test Switch, Control Panel, APControl 3.0 or APWeb, BCS Commands

Octaire specifications

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