AMX PTM-D15 manual Classroom Learning for Designers of AMX User Interfaces

A M X U N I V E R S I T Y

AMX Designer

•On Demand Online Learning for Designers, Sales Professionals and Consultants.

•After completing this two-hour Web-based course, you will be able to design and document a basic AMX Control System. Using the provided AMX tools you will be able to identify and practice the four steps involved in designing a Control System. You will get to practice the steps with two independent scenarios that will also prepare you for the certification exam.

•Prerequisites: Basics of Control, Axcess & NetLinx Products, Introduction to Networks, Control Networks, Quest for Power.

Introduction to AMX Programming

•On Demand Online Learning for new Programmers, Tech Support Personnel and Installers.

•Interested in learning NetLinx and Axcess programming? This three-hour prerequisite Web-based course is for newcomers with the desire to learn the principles of programming, channel characteristics and debugging, as well as IR and analog characteristics. This course is a must for anyone who wants to learn Axcess or NetLinx programming, but has no prior experience with our systems or any other programming language. It is taught entirely in Axcess, but the skills also apply to NetLinx. The equivalent of this class is offered as instructor led.

•Prerequisites: Basics of Control, NetLinx Studio 2.0 Quiz, Axcess & NetLinx Product.

•Introduction to MAX by AMX

On Demand Online Learning for Designers, Installers, Tech Support Personnel, Sales Professionals and Consultants.

•This 10-minute overview identifies the configurations and components of MAX Integrated Content Servers, including the process of loading media, interconnecting the MAX system, an connecting the MAX servers to a control system. You will also become familiar with the WinMax software.

•Prerequisite: None.

TPDesign3 User Interface Design

•Classroom Learning for Designers of AMX User Interfaces.

•Attend this one-day course to learn how to create a user interface using the TPDesign3 software and apply AMX Style Guide recommendations to your design. This course teaches you the steps necessary to prepare for a project – working with pages, buttons, and pop-ups – as well as project completion. Use TPDesign3 for G3 panels from AMX, which include the 10.4”, 6” and 4” Touch Panels, as well as the 1-way and 2-way Viewpoints.

•Prerequisite: None.

TPDesign4 User Interface Design

•Classroom Learning for Designers of AMX User Interfaces.

•Interested in providing your customers with the best Touch Panel designs and graphics? This two-day course teaches you how to create a user interface design using the advanced TPDesign4 software functions. You will be able to identify the customer’s needs for the design of the panel, use the AMX Style Guide as a foundation for good design decisions, create a design using the TPD4 software, as well as use advanced TPD4 functions including animation and tweening. The first day focuses and the core skills needed to create panels. The second day is optional and moves on to more advanced features including color palettes, time saving tips, tweening and animations.

•Prerequisite: None.

AMX Installer

•Classroom Learning for Installers and anyone who troubleshoots control systems.

•This four-day instructor-led course focuses on the fundamentals of installing a NetLinx and Axcess Control System. You will develop a project in NetLinx Studio, build cables, upgrade from an Axcess to NetLinx, and troubleshoot a system.

•Participation in this course provides you the opportunity to take the AMX Installer Certification Exam.

•Prerequisites include: Basics of Control, Introduction to Networks, Axcess & NetLinx Products, Control Networks, Quest for Power and Essentials of A/V (ICIA - Recommended but not Required).

AMX Programmer I

•Classroom Learning for AMX Control System Programmers and Tech Support Personnel.

•This five-day course teaches the basic techniques for programming an AMX Control System.

•A person completing this course will be able to program channels, levels, and strings related to AMX devices. You will also use basic techniques to troubleshoot programming errors in a NetLinx program.

•Prerequisites: Basics of Control, NetLinx Studio 2.0 Quiz, Introduction to AMX Programming, Axcess & NetLinx Products, PC proficiency

•Recommended: Introduction to Networks, Control Networks, TPDesign3 User Interface Design or knowledge of software, User Interface, Essentials of A/V.

AMX Programmer II

•Classroom Learning for intermediate level AMX Programmers.

•If you have attended and completed AMX Programmer I, this is the next step. This five-day course offers an intermediate level of programming. You will leave with a strong understanding of NetLinx Control Systems and how to incorporate Internet Inside applications for expanded control system capabilities.

•Participation in this course provides you the opportunity to take the AMX Programmer Certification Exam. Upon successful completion of the AMX Programmer exam, the student will become a Certified AMX Programmer (A.C.E.).

•Prerequisite: AMX Programmer I or equivalent experience (verification of experience is required). It is highly recommended that all students have a NetLinx Master (NXC-ME or NXC-ME260) available for their use in completing the Programmer Certification Practical after attending class.

AMX Programmer III

•Classroom Learning for people who are advanced level certified AMX Programmers.

•This three-day course focuses on advanced techniques for programming an AMX Control System. A person completing this course will be able to expand the capabilities of a control system using advanced programming concepts. This is a workshop where you will discuss solutions to enable better programming.

•Prerequisite: AMX Programmer Certification.

Landmark Certification

•Classroom Learning for Landmark Designers, Installers and Programmers.

•This five-day course is for all experienced Engineers and Installers interested in learning design, systems programming and the process of installing and troubleshooting Landmark Systems. All dealers require this course before installing their first Landmark job. It covers design, installation, troubleshooting and systems programming. You will acquire an understanding of wiring protocols and terminations along with an overview of Landmark hardware. This is also a prerequisite for our Advanced Landmark programming class.

•Prerequisites: Must be a Landmark Dealer, Basics of Control, Quest for Power, Control Networks, KPDesign Tutorial.

Design XPress for NetLinx Studio

•Classroom Learning for Residential Dealers familiar with designing and installing Landmark Control Systems and the desire to learn how to design and install NetLinx Control Systems using Design XPress.

•This 2-day course will introduce and foster a working knowledge of the Design XPress software. Through extensive hands-on practice you will gain the necessary experience needed to design and create a NetLinx Control System using Design XPress. If you know how to design and install Landmark Control Systems and want to expand to NetLinx Control Systems, this course is for you.

•Prerequisites: AMX Designer , KPDesign Tutorial, Introduction to AMX Programming.

Design XPress - Home Theater

•Classroom Learning for Residential Dealers familiar with designing and installing Landmark Control Systems and desire to learn how to design and install NetLinx Control Systems using Design XPress. (2 days)

•If you know how to design and install Landmark Control Systems for home theaters and want to expand to NetLinx Control Systems, this course is for you. Through extensive hands-on practice you will gain the necessary experience needed to design, and create an AMX Control System for a Home Theater using Design XPress.

•Prerequisites: AMX Designer , KPDesign Tutorial, Introduction to AMX Programming.

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