AMX Modero NXD-CA12 Installer's Manual

Brand: AMX

Model: Modero NXD-CA12

Type: Installer's Manual

instruction manual

Installer’s Guide

Design XPress for

NetLinx Studio

version 1.5

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...............................................................................................................1

Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1

Scope of This Document.......................................................................................................... 1

DXP v1.5 System Capabilities........................................................................................... 1

DXP v1.5 Configuration Capabilities ........................................................................................ 2

Supported Subsystems and Equipment ............................................................................ 2

AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers......................................................................................... 2

AMX Touch Panels .................................................................................................................. 2

MAX Content Servers by AMX................................................................................................. 3

Lighting..................................................................................................................................... 3

HVAC/Environment .................................................................................................................. 3

Whole House A/V Selection and Distribution ........................................................................... 4

MP3 Players............................................................................................................................. 4

Receivers ................................................................................................................................. 4

User Interfaces......................................................................................................................... 4

Doorphones.............................................................................................................................. 4

Supported integration!Solutions Applications........................................................................... 4

Related Documents........................................................................................................... 5

One Step at a Time ........................................................................................................... 5

Label every wire termination point. .......................................................................................... 5

Don't get ahead of yourself. ..................................................................................................... 5

Use the auto-generated report file as your installation check list............................................. 5

The Design XPress Application......................................................................................... 6

Custom Modifications ........................................................................................................ 6

Adding and Modifying Software ............................................................................................... 6

Common Mistakes ................................................................................................................... 6

Understanding the Report File ................................................................................9

Device Addressing ............................................................................................................ 9

Wiring/Connections ........................................................................................................... 9

General Information........................................................................................................... 9

AMX Recommended Equipment List .............................................................................. 10

Installation Instructions.................................................................................................... 10

Using NetLinx Studio .............................................................................................11

Setting Up the Master...................................................................................................... 11

Addressing the System ................................................................................................... 12

Addressing the Devices................................................................................................... 12

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Downloading Software and Transferring Files ................................................................ 13

Using TPDesign3 to Download Panel Pages......................................................................... 13

Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP.......................................................... 13

Startup.................................................................................................................................... 14

Appendix .................................................................................................................15

Address Formats For Supported Lighting Systems ........................................................ 15

Note for ALD-D48 Lighting Systems ...................................................................................... 15

Note for Radia Lighting Systems............................................................................................ 15

Format of IR Files For Audio Sources............................................................................. 16

Channel Map - Function Codes ..................................................................................... 18

Introduction

esign XPress Installer’s Guide

Introduction

Overview

Design XPress was designed with the sole purpose of reducing the amount of programming and

integration time required for an installation. Design XPress was designed to give the dealer/installer

a quick start on the custom installations by quickly setting up common controls. For installations

where one install is relatively similar to another, Design XPress can generate 90 - 100% of the

software required.

Design XPress consists of several functional elements:

1. Design XPress application/wizard running on a PC for defining the system

2. NetLinx software generated by the Design XPress application

3. NetLinx Studio application for compiling, managing, and modifying the NetLinx software, as

well as downloading NetLinx files to the master.

4. Auto-generated touch panel files and DMS keypad files

5. Auto-generated text files for CD titles, tuner presets, satellite favorites, etc.

Design XPress will generate all of the program and configuration files the installer needs. It will

also generate a report file that contains an equipment list, addresses for all devices in the system, a

device wiring and connection list detailing where the devices should be plugged in, and installation

instructions.

It should be noted that Design XPress can be used by anyone. However, because the software will

be compiled and downloaded using NetLinx Studio, it is highly desirable to be familiar with that

application. Further, a good understanding of the NetLinx programming language is beneficial.

Scope of This Document

This document is intended to help an installer understand how Design XPress operates. By

understanding the basic behavior of the software package the installer can avoid common mistakes

and, therefore, get in and out of a job more quickly. This document will explain the layout of the

system but only at a high level. It will also address the things that should be avoided and the steps

required for installing the system.

DXP v1.5 System Capabilities

Design XPress (DXP) is a Wizard which quickly creates a multi-room control system file set. DXP

generates all required TPD and KPD files along with NetLinx Studio project files. Additionally a

DXP-generated HTML file identifies the specific hardware addressing, baud rates and cabling

configuration required for setting up the control system hardware. All DXP-created files will

operate the control system without further modification. Add only the manufacturer-specific IR

files for each Audio and Video source to complete the control system.

For more customized user interfaces, use TPDesign4 or TPDesign3 to easily customize the Touch

Panel pages and/or buttons to the end-users' preferences in colors and/or button shapes and sizes.

An advanced NetLinx programmer may also use NetLinx Studio to modify The NetLinx source

code for greater customization of the control system.

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DXP v1.5 Configuration Capabilities

 1-30 Audio Zones

 1-8 Audio/Video Sources (MAX by AMX, CD/DVD, CD Changer, DSS, MP3 Players or

Tuners)

 1-25 controllable MAX Zones

 1-32 DMS Keypads

 1-16 Touchpanels

 0-32 HVAC Zones (ViewStat ICSNet, ViewStat RS-422 or OPStat)

 0-32 SB2 Keypads

 0-4 Door Phones (Techlon Instruments, Inc. or Generic I/O based)

 0-24 Video Inputs

Supported Subsystems and Equipment

Design XPress (v1.5) supports the following subsystems and equipment:

AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers

 NI-2000

 NI-3000

 NI-4000

 NXC-ME260/64

AMX Touch Panels

G4 Firmware Panels:

 MVP-7500: Wireless Panel

 MVP-8400: Wireless Video Panel

 NXT/NXD-CV7: 7" Touch Panel with video

 NXT/NXD-CA12: 12" Touch Panel

 NXT/NXD-CV12: 12" Touch Panel with video

 NXT/NXD-CA15: 15" Touch Panel

 NXT/NXD-CV15: 15" Touch Panel with video

 NXT/NXD-CV17: 17" Touch Panel with video

The nomenclature " NXT" indicates the table-top (tilt) model, and "NXD" represents

the wall-mount version.

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G3 Firmware Panels:

 AXT/AXD-CP4/A: 4" Touch Panel

 AXD-CV6: 6" Video Touch Panel

 AXT/AXD-CA10: 10" Touch Panel

 AXT/AXD-CG10: 10" Touch Panel

 AXT/AXD-CV10: 10" Video Touch Panel

Note: G3 panels do not support PictureFrame.

MAX Content Servers by AMX

 MAX-MMS MultiMedia Servers

 MAX-IMS Integrated Music Servers

 MAX-BSM Backup Storage Module

 MAX-AVM Audio/Video Module

Lighting

 AMX ALD-D48 (FW build 2.1 or later, via ISCP only)

 AMX Radia

 Clipsal C-Bus

 DynaLite

 LiteTouch 5000LC

 Lutron GRAFIK Eye

 Lutron Homeworks Interactive

 Lutron RadioRA

 Vantage Q

HVAC/Environment

 AMX OPStat thermostats

 AMX ViewStat thermostats (ICSNET and RS-422)

The nomenclature " AXT" indicates the table-top (tilt) model, and "AXD" represents

the wall-mount version.

The Clipsal C-Bus and Dynalite lighting systems are primarily used outside the U.S.

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Whole House A/V Selection and Distribution

 AMX AS8/16 audio switcher

 PLH-VS8 video switcher

 Any audio or video source equipment that uses IR

MP3 Players

 Integra NAS-2.3 Net-Tune (XIVA protocol-controlled)

 Imerge SoundServer (XIVA protocol-controlled)

 Marantz DH9300 (XIVA protocol-controlled)

 ReQuest ARQ2

Receivers

DXP v1.5 supports any audio or video source equipment that uses IR.

User Interfaces

 AMX Touch Panels

 AMX DMS keypads

 AMX SB2 keypads (for volume control only)

Doorphones

 Generic

 Techlon Instruments

Supported integration!Solutions Applications

 i!-Weather

 i!-TimeManager

 i!-Schedule

Any XIVA protocol MP3 player can be used by specifying one of the supported XIVA

MP3 players, and physically connecting a different player (since the XIVA protocol is

the same across all devices that use it). In this case the name of the player will be

represented by DXP as the selected make and model MP3 player, as opposed to the

actual make/model of the connected MP3 player.

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Related Documents

• Design XPress for NetLinx Studio Programmer’s

Guide

Describes using the Design XPress application to design

Design XPress systems.

• Design XPress for NetLinx User Interface Guide Provides a detailed description of the Design XPress for

NetLinx Studio user-interface.

• NetLinx Studio Instruction Manual Provides a detailed description of the NetLinx Studio

software application.

• NetLinx Programming Language Reference Guide Provides a comprehensive listing of the commands that

comprise the NetLinx Programming Language.

AMX University offers several courses that teach basic and advanced NetLinx

programming and system design concepts. Contact AMX University, or refer to the

Training@AMX University page on AMX.COM for details and scheduling information.

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The Design XPress Application

The first step in defining the system is to run the Design XPress application. This Windows® based

wizard should probably be run in the office well in advance of going on-site. With this wizard you

define the locations of all equipment, the number of user interface devices, lighting scenes, audio

source equipment, etc. The Design XPress for NetLinx Studio Programmer’s Guide gives a good

overview of this application.

One note, however, related to the lighting addresses: Lighting addresses consist of a keypad address

and button. The keypad address is the address of the keypad for the lighting system being used, and

must be represented in the format for that lighting system.

Custom Modifications

There are limitations when creating a system using Design XPress. Design XPress systems can be

customized by adding programming to the "custom.axi" file included in the project, or by

modifying the user interfaces created.

For more information on adding custom modifications we recommend that you attend the AMX

programming classes. The course descriptions and schedules for these classes are available on the

AMX web site at www.amx.com.

Adding and Modifying Software

Each time the Design XPress application is run, it will generate the necessary software files. If

changes are made to any existing software file to modify behavior for job-specific items, the next

time Design XPress is run the changes will be overwritten.

One of the files created in the project by Design XPress is

CUSTOM.AXI. This file is provided

because all custom software changes made in this file will never be overwritten by the Design

XPress application. So, for example, if a home theater is added to a Design XPress-created system,

and those changes are made in

CUSTOM.AXI, any changes made down the road via the Design

XPress application will not affect the home theater code when the files are regenerated.

Sooner or later someone will make a change that gets overwritten so it is worth repeating to avoid

the resulting frustration: If you make changes to any file other than

CUSTOM.AXI you are taking it

upon yourself to not use the application for any further updates. Using the application will

overwrite your changes.

In a sense this is one of the nice features of Design XPress. Because all of the software is made

available, an installer who is a strong NetLinx programmer could use the Design XPress

application as a starting point. The resulting files could get most of the job complete. Not a bad

start! The installer could then go in and modify the software to be job specific and complete the job,

never intending to use the application again. Conversely, there will be installers who will use the

application to do almost all of the work relying on the

CUSTOM.AXI file for any small changes that

may be required.

Common Mistakes

The most common mistake made is modifying the software and then using the application to make

changes.

All software changes outside of the special

CUSTOM.AXI file will be overwritten.

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Only modify the source code generated by Design XPress if there is a strong desire to alter the

behavior of the code. To add features, new subsystems, etc. make the changes in the custom file to

save yourself the frustration.

Design XPress is not a "simple" NetLinx program. Because of the scope and number of features

designed into the system, the code can be quite daunting to someone looking at it, even an

experienced NetLinx programmer. Installers with NetLinx experience should not expect to be able

to modify the software the first time they see it. Most of the features are tied into another feature or

affect another part of the software. The architecture of the system design and the function of the file

being modified should be understood prior to proceeding with changes.

Another common mistake is forgetting to properly address a device. Unless all devices are

addressed as defined in the report file the system will not work as desired.

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Understanding the Report File

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Understanding the Report File

The report file (report.html) automatically generated by Design XPress should be used as a step-by-

step guide to installing the system. The report is broken down into the following five sections:

 Installation Instructions

 Device Addressing

 Wiring/Connections

 General Information

 AMX Recommended Equipment List

Device Addressing

This section defines the device IDs of all the devices defined by Design XPress. The devices listed

in this section must be set to the given device IDs. If this is not done the system will not behave

properly. This section is divided up by device type: touch panels, DMS keypads, SB2 keypads, door

phones, amplifiers, and miscellaneous. The report will detail which room each device is in and

what its device ID must be set to. For example:

Keypad 1 is located in Kitchen, NetLinx address 10001:1:0

Most devices will need to have their device IDs set using NetLinx Studio. The exceptions to this are

the touch panels.

For G3 panels, device IDs must be set from the setup screen on the panel itself. Make sure when the

device ID is set that the number of devices used on the touch panel is also set. Design XPress uses 4

devices on each touch panel. So, if the touch panel is set to use device ID 128 with 4 devices used,

that panel will actually occupy device IDs 128, 129, 130, and 131.

This does not apply to G4 panels, since their device address is set by the TPD4 file.

Wiring/Connections

This section details the locations where all of the cables will connect. It will define the connections

for all of the AMX equipment as well as the audio source equipment, IR ports, and any other

connection that must be made. Examples:

Touch Panel 1 (Study) is connected to video switcher output 1

Mom's CD is connected to NetLinx using IR port 2, IR pulse time 3/10 second

Tuner is connected to audio switcher input 1

DMS keypad 2 (Dining) connects to Mic Hub 1, PHASTlink Port 2

Mic Hub 1, line out 1 connects to audio switcher mono input 16L

Go through this section of the report one item at a time and perform each connection. Use this

section as a list of connections to make and check them off as you go.

General Information

This section of the report details the user interface file names for each touch panel and DMS

keypad, which files need to be transferred to the master, which group each audio zone is in, the

locations of each device, lighting scene addresses, file names of the generated NetLinx software,

etc.

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AMX Recommended Equipment List

This section of the report lists all of the AMX equipment which will be needed to build, install, and

run the system. Both model numbers and descriptions are given to make ordering the equipment a

simple process.

Installation Instructions

This section of the report indicates which files need to be downloaded, and describes device

mapping, working with IR files, compile and download operations (via NetLinx Studio), how to

FTP externally, and how to reboot the NetLinx master.

Using NetLinx Studio

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Using NetLinx Studio

Upon completion of the Design XPress application the next step is to use NetLinx Studio to open

the created project file. From this point on, this document will assume the installer has a good

understanding of NetLinx Studio (it can be a difficult installation if the installer is a first time

Design XPress user and a first time NetLinx Studio user).

To open the project file, use the Open Project option on the File menu and traverse to the path

where your project file resides. Once the project is open, expand all branches of the Navigator view

to see the files that have been created in the project.

There is only one file under the Source Code branch: Main.axs. This is the main file and contains

most of the system configuration information entered into the application/wizard. All other

NetLinx software files are under the Include branch of the tree. There are a lot of include files

because the code is broken up by function. For example, Lights_Dms.axi contains all software for

controlling lights via the DMS keypad. Lights_Tp.axi contains the software for controlling lights

via the touch panels. All of the touch panel and DMS keypad files are located under the User

Interface branch . The text files and report file are located under the Other branch.

To compile your project, open up the main source file and then select the Build System option

under the Build menu. Any time changes are made, the software has to be compiled.

Setting Up the Master

Some files will need to be transferred to the master outside of NetLinx Studio, using FTP (file

transfer protocol). To accomplish this, communication cannot take place over a serial cable using

the program port on the master. Instead, it must be done via Ethernet. Therefore it is always

recommended that downloads and all communication between NetLinx Studio and the master be

done via Ethernet. Using Ethernet will also make downloads quicker.

When the NetLinx master ships, it is configured for serial communication at 38,400 baud. To

configure the NetLinx master to use Ethernet communication requires a serial connection. Make

sure the correct serial port is selected and the baud rate is correct on the Master Comm Settings

page under the Tools menu. Once a connection is made, select the NetLinx Diagnostics option on

the Tools menu. Click on the Networking tab and then the Get IP Info button.

By default, the master ships with the option set to wait for a server to assign it an IP address via

DHCP. If there is no DHCP server on the network it will greatly increase startup time while the

master waits for an address to be assigned. Therefore, it is recommended that the IP address be set

to a static address. To do this, select Specify IP Address and enter the IP address you want to

assign to the master, the subnet mask to apply, and the gateway address, if applicable. When all

entries are filled, click the Set IP Info button. The master will need to be rebooted for the changes

to take affect.

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Addressing the System

The NetLinx NXI system used by Design XPress consists of two devices: the master and the NXI

(serial ports, relays, IR ports, and I/O ports). Each is addressed separately on the NetLinx bus with

a unique device ID. There is no need to modify the device ID of the master unless the system is

being installed in a multi-master system. However, the device ID of the NXI may need to be

changed. Design XPress expects this device ID to be 5001:1:0.

To modify device IDs in NetLinx the current ID must be known so it can be directly told to change

to a new device ID. To determine the current device ID of the NXI use the online tree in NetLinx

Studio to view a list of all the current online devices the master recognizes. This list will show the

device ID and the type of device. Find the one that identifies itself as "NXI", and note its device ID.

To change the device ID, select the NetLinx Diagnostics option on the Tools menu and click on the

Device Addressing tab. Make sure the Change To Device check box is selected and the Change

To System check box is not selected. In the Device To Change box enter the current device ID of

the NXI in the Device field. Enter the new device ID, 5001, in the Change To Device field. Click

the Change Device/System Number button to make the change. Your online tree should change to

reflect the new ID of the NXI.

Addressing the Devices

Each device used by Design XPress and identified in the report file must have a unique NetLinx ID.

Therefore, each device will need to be addressed so it can be properly controlled. The easiest

method for setting device addresses is to connect each device onto the bus one at a time. The online

tree in NetLinx studio can be used to quickly identify which device was just added to the system.

When a device is plugged into the bus it should display in the online tree in a matter of seconds. If a

device is unplugged from the bus it will take a little longer to disappear because the master is

constantly sampling the bus for devices. When a new device is discovered it is immediately added

to the system. However, if a device disappears from the bus, the master will give it several retries

before giving up and removing it.

By addressing devices one at a time in this fashion it is very easy to do the addressing away from

the job site (office, home, etc.). This can save time and leg work while on-site where there are

always a million other things to get done.

Once the new device shows up in the online tree, its device ID and device type is displayed. Use

this device ID to change to the new value specified in the report file. To change the device ID, select

the NetLinx Diagnostics option on the Tools menu and click on the Device Addressing tab. Make

sure the Change To Device check box is selected and the Change To System check box is not

selected. In the Device To Change box enter the current device ID in the Device field. Enter the new

device ID (as specified in the report file) in the Change To Device field. Click the Change Device/

System Number button to make the change. Your online tree should change to reflect the new

device ID (the old device ID may hang around for a few seconds before disappearing).

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Downloading Software and Transferring Files

In order for the system to operate, the NetLinx program and all supporting files (touch panels, DMS

keypads, IR files, text files, etc.) must be downloaded to the master. NetLinx studio can be used for

most downloads, but any file in the Other branch of the project tree will need to be loaded on the

master using FTP (file transfer protocol).

You can use TPDesign3, TPDesign4 or NetLinx Studio to download touch panel files to the panels.

This document will assume the reader knows how to download files using NetLinx Studio. Compile

the main software file (main.axs) and download it to the master. Download all touch panel files,

DMS keypad files, and IR files for each audio source. Since the Include files are compiled into the

main program there is no need to download them individually.

All other files such as CD titles, DSS favorites, and tuner presets must be downloaded using an FTP

program. There are many of these available on the web, most of them freeware. Connect to the

master and download all of the required files into the root directory (top-most directory) of the

master. See Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP section (below) for details.

Once everything is downloaded, the master will require a reboot to load the new configuration.

Allow 20-30 seconds for the Master to reboot.

Using TPDesign3 to Download Panel Pages

If you are using TPDesign3 to download, verify that all Color Optimization options are turned off.

There are two places in TPDesign3 where bitmap optimization can be selected: The Bitmap

Manager, and the Download to Panel dialogs.

1. In the Bitmap Manager dialog (Panel > Bitmap Manager), make sure that you do not click

the Optimize button at any time that the project is open. If by mistake you optimize the

bitmaps in your project, you must close the TPD project without saving any changes, and re-

open.

2. In the Download to Panel dialog (Comm Settings tab), verify that Optimize Bitmap Colors is

not selected. This dialog is accessible via the File menu.

There are no optimization issues when downloading via NetLinx Studio.

Transferring Preset Button Text to the Master via FTP

Anytime that you assign text to any type of preset button in your project, you must transfer the

button text that appears on the buttons in Design XPress to the NetLinx Master, in order to display

the button text on the panel(s) in the system. This is true for CD Titles, Tuner Presets, Favorites

buttons, etc. Use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to transfer the files.

To use FTP to transfer these files to the system's NetLinx Master, you'll need to know the IP

Address of the NetLinx Master:

Refer to the on-line help files for detailed instructions on transferring files to the

panels.

It is recommended that you complete and then build your Project (in Design XPress)

and transfer it to the Master before you FTP the preset button text files to the Master.

Using NetLinx Studio

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1. Launch Windows Explorer, and navigate to the directory where your Design XPress project is

located.

2. Locate and select every TXT file in the project folder. Be sure to select every TXT file, and

only TXT files.

3. Copy the files to clipboard memory (right-click on the selection and select Copy).

4. Launch Internet Explorer.

5. In the Address box, enter FTP://, followed by the IP Address of the Master, and press Enter.

6. Assuming the IP Address was entered correctly, and the Master is connected properly, you are

presented with a dialog prompting you to enter the User Name and Password for the Master.

 The default User Name is administrator

 The default Password is password.

7. Enter the User Name and Password, and click the Log On button. Once you are logged on to

the Master, you should see directories associated with your Design XPress project.

8. Paste the copied TXT files into the root of this directory. Do not paste them into a folder or

create a new folder for them; they must reside at the root.

9. Reboot the Master.

Startup

Once the master boots up, give it a minute or two to become completely operational. If there are a

large number of devices it could take up to two minutes. This is due to the large amount of message

traffic as devices come online. DMS keypads must have their menus loaded during this time as

well.

 DMS Keypads will display the message "Master Found Wire Is Good." when the roboot

is nearing completion, and will display the Main Page when the reboot is complate.

 Touch Panels will beep twice to indicate that the system is fully operational.

Appendix

esign XPress Installer’s Guide

Appendix

Address Formats For Supported Lighting Systems

The Address and Button # fields in the House Lighting Scenes dialog correspond to either the

lighting controller address and the preset number (as with AMX Radia), or the address of the

keypad and the keypad button that will be emulated (as with the LiteTouch controller).

The only valid keypad address characters are 0-9, A-F, and : (colon).

For reference, here are the formats for the various supported lighting systems:

Once the application entries are completed, the touch panel files, the DMS keypad files, source

code, NetLinx Studio project file, text files (CD titles, tuner presets, etc.), and report file are all

created.

Note for ALD-D48 Lighting Systems

For ALD-D48 Lighting Systems, each button on the touch panel or keypad corresponds to a

lighting preset.

 For instructions on developing NetLinx code to program scenes for the D48, refer to Tech

Note # TN 543, available via www.amx.com (Dealers > Tech Center > Tech Notes).

 For detailed configuration information on the ALD-D48, refer to the ALD-D48 Network

Lighting Solution Instruction Manual, also available via www.amx.com (Dealers > Tech

Center > Tech Docs > Instruction Manuals).

Note for Radia Lighting Systems

On Radia lighting systems, channels 1-128 represent Radia lighting presets 1-128. If a channel is

on, then the corresponding preset is on. However, on startup NetLinx resets all channels to 0 (OFF).

Radia does not report the status of its channels when the master comes up, and consequently the

software believes the state of all of the presets is OFF. Therefore, until a preset changes in the

system, the channel states are not reported.

Lighting Controller Address Format DXP-Example

AMX ALD-D48 The Address value is fixed at a value of 1 and is

disabled.

1 (read-only)

AMX Radia AXlink Device ID (1-255).The Address is the

AXlink device ID of the Radia MC.

Clipsal C-Bus Group Address:Network Address

(network address always = zero)

A1:00

DynaLite DynaLite area (positive integer) 18

LiteTouch 5000LC Keypad Address (3 nibble hex value A3E

Lutron GRAFIK Eye Master (positive integer) 17

Lutron Homeworks Interactive Processor:Link:Keypad (positive integers) 1:4:9

Lutron RadioRA Keypad Address (positive integer)

Note: keypad address 12 is reserved as the

RS-232 RadioRA interface. This interface is a

virtual keypad, and does not contain any

buttons.

Vantage Qlink Master:Keypad (positive integers) 1:5

Appendix

Design XPress Installer’s Guide

Format of IR Files For Audio Sources

Design XPress directly supports three types of audio sources using IR: tuners, satellite receivers,

and CD players/changers. AMX has a library of thousands of IR files for equipment. Many of the

files have been captured to a standard template. Design XPress uses this template for its IR codes.

In some cases the IR file for new equipment may not have been captured or is not available for

download from the AMX website. Or perhaps the IR file is available on the web but one or two

codes were not captured in the right channels. In these cases it may be necessary for the installer to

capture the IR codes or, at least, modify the IR file.

When capturing or making changes the installer needs to know in which channel each IR code

should reside. The following tables define the IR channels required by Design XPress for each

equipment type. Only those channels used by Design XPress are represented in these tables. If the

installer needs to capture an IR remote, or make changes to an IR file, the IR functions must be

captured in the correct channels to work properly with Design XPress.

Design XPress was designed with simple audio sources in mind (i.e. tuners, satellites, CD players,

etc). These devices are directly supported by Design XPress. But let's step outside the box for a

moment and think about how we control these devices: IR. Since IR is nothing more than a code

that gets delivered when we pulse a channel does it really matter what device is attached to the IR

Format of IR Files For Audio Sources

Tuner Satellite CD Player

IR Channel Function IR Channel Function IR Channel Function

10 0 1 Play 1 Play

11 1 2 Stop 2 Stop

12 2 10 0 3 Pause

13 3 11 1 4 Next

14 4 12 2 5 Previous

15 5 13 3 6 Scan Forward

16 6 14 4 7 Scan Reverse

17 7 15 5 10 0

18 8 16 6 11 1

19 9 17 7 12 2

21 Enter 18 8 13 3

27 Power On 19 9 14 4

168 Preset + 21 Enter 15 5

22 Channel + 16 6

23 Channel - 17 7

27 Power On 18 8

44 Select 19 9

45 Up 21 Enter

46 Down 27 Power On

47 Left 50 Next Disc

48 Right 51 Previous Disc

49 Menu 52 Disc

50 Exit 56 Shuffle

53 Guide 69 Continue

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