AMX Precis SD instruction manual Discovering a System, To discover a system

Appendix A – Managing Configuration Files

4.Select XNConnect.

The XNConnect program opens.

Getting Started dialog box

When XNConnect is open, you can do either of the following: Discover the system (recommended); see below.

Open an .xcl file that is compatible with the system (located on the AMX AutoPatch CD); see page 48.

Discovering a System

The discovery process queries the attached system for configuration information and properties, including information regarding assigned signals and virtual matrix (level) definitions. The discovery process may take several minutes to complete.

We recommend disconnecting any third-party control devices from the enclosure’s serial ports before starting the discovery process.

To discover a system:

1.Disconnect any third-party control devices from the enclosure’s CONTROL (DB-9) port.

2.Connect the enclosure to the PC (see page 20).

3.(If not already open) launch XNConnect (see page 46).

4.Open the Communication menu; select Serial Port.

5.Open the Communication menu again; select Change Comm Settings. Check the settings for the selected port (the default is Com 1, baud rate 9600) and adjust if necessary.

6.Optional – Click the Test button to verify that communication has been established with the Precis SD system. Click OK.

7.From the File menu, select Discover System (the discovery may take a few minutes).

8.From the File menu, select Save to save the discovered configuration information as an .xcl file to the PC.

9.From the File menu, select Save As and make a duplicate copy of the file with a new name and save it to the PC. (We strongly recommend making a duplicate copy every time the file is modified.)

The new configuration file is ready to be modified. Whenever changes are made, the new file must be loaded onto the system to implement the changes (see page 54).

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