Operation/Reference Guide Novara ControlPads & KeyPads Novara 1000 Series ControlPads Novara AxLink Keypads Novara KeyPads AMX Novara DCS1000 Software Novara ControlPads L a s t R e v i s e d : 8 /9 / 2 0 1 2
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Novara ControlPads ...........................................................................................1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 2 Mounting Specifications - 8-Button ControlPads ...................................................... 4 CP-1008-US ...
Table of Contents RS-232 Connections ..................................................................................................... 23 Button Layout ......................................................................................................... 24 Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering ................................ 24 Alternate Button Numbering: 8-Button KeyPads ..........................................................
Table of Contents AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software ...................................43 Installing the AMX Novara DCS1000 Application ................................................... 43 Launching AMX Novara DCS1000................................................................................. 44 Overview ................................................................................................................ 45 Downloading the Program to the ControlPad ........................
Table of Contents Bank Enable................................................................................................................... 67 Using Bank Assign to Control Two Projectors - Example .............................................. 70 Advance Toggle ............................................................................................................ 73 Copy and Paste....................................................................................................... 74 Start Up .
Novara ControlPads Novara ControlPads Overview Novara ControlPads offer the ability to easily control presentation devices such as projectors, projection screens, video displays and other audio visual equipment as well as a variety of serial or IR-controllable devices like lighting and window treatments. Novara ControlPads are designed to be easily configurable allowing control of equipment by RS232 commands and IR.
Novara ControlPads Novara 1000 Series ControlPads (Cont.) CP-1016-TR-US Fits NEC-Compliant 3-gang US conduit boxes. • White: FG1301-16-SW 16-Button ControlPad • Black: FG1301-16-SB Refer to the Minimum Internal Clearance for 3-Gang US Conduit Boxes section on page 7 for details. • Brushed Aluminum: FG1301-16-SA CP-1016-TR-UK Fits standard 3-gang UK conduit box sizes.
Novara ControlPads Novara 1000 Series ControlPads (Cont.) Included Accessories: • Button Kit - includes acetate sheet with 50 pre-cut button label inserts and clear plastic Key Caps • w/ 8 Key Caps: MA1301-01 • w/ 16 Key Caps: MA1301-02 • Installation Kit - includes 8-pin captive wire connector and mounting screws (KA1301-01).
Novara ControlPads Mounting Specifications - 8-Button ControlPads US version Novara ControlPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. CP-1008-US (4.701 cm) (2.689 cm) (7.399 cm) (2.667 cm) (6.799 cm) (11.899 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara ControlPads CP-1008-UK (6.799 cm) (14.698 cm) (2.689 cm) (2.667 cm) (4.701) (8.600 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara ControlPads CP-1008-EU (6.799 cm) (2.689 cm) (15.199 cm) (2.667 cm) (8.001 cm) (4.701) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara ControlPads Mounting Specifications - 16-Button ControlPads US version Novara ControlPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. CP-1016-US (13.599 cm) (17.000 cm) (2.689 cm) (2.667 cm) (11.998 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara ControlPads CP-1016-UK/EU (13.599 cm) (22.999 cm) (2.689 cm) (2.667 cm) (11.000 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara ControlPads Wiring and Connections Novara ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors FIG. 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the Novara ControlPads, and indicates a typical installation: SHARED 12V Projector (RS232) DVD Player (IR) Power Supply FIG. 7 Novara ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors The rear panel connector layout is identical for all Novara ControlPads.
Novara ControlPads Relay 1 / Relay 2 Connectors The "Relay 1" and "Relay 2" Output ports each act as a switch to GND and are rated at 100 mA @ 12 VDC. These Output ports are used to control external devices (i.e. the PC1 Power Controller or AMX UPC-20+ Universal Power/Motor Controller - not included). These Output ports do not function like "Relay" ports on other AMX equipment: The Relay 1 and Relay 2 output ports are current sinks, not voltage drivers, they switch the ports to GND.
Novara ControlPads RS232 Out Connector FIG. 9 illustrates connecting a 1000 Series ControlPad to RS232-controlled devices: SHARED 12V RS232 Device Signal GND FIG. 9 RS232 Out Connector Novara ControlPads support one-way RS-232 control (RS-232 TX signals to the third-party device, not RS-232 RX signals from the controlled device).
Novara ControlPads Input Connector FIG. 11 illustrates connecting the 1000 Series ControlPad to an external switch (such as a PIR switch), for detecting a High to Low or Low to High state. SHARED 12V PIR Switch GND Input State FIG. 11 Input Connector If for example a PIR is attached to the Input, this will act as a trigger to reset the internal inactivity timer for Time Out routines.
Novara ControlPads USB Program Port To download a program to the ControlPad, connect the USB Programming cable to the ControlPad USB Port on the top panel, and the USB Port of the PC (FIG. 13). USB Program Port 8-Button ControlPads - top view 16-Button ControlPads - top view FIG. 13 USB Program Port Novara 1000 Series ControlPads are configured using AMX CP1000DCS software (available for download at www.amx.com).
Novara ControlPads 14 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
Novara AxLink KeyPads Novara AxLink KeyPads Overview Novara AxLink KeyPads can be used in both AxLink and Novara installations. Novara AxLink KeyPads feature a 4-pin AxLink connector and Status LED. Novara AxLink KeyPads feature one bi-directional RS-232 port 8 and 16 button layouts are available. Each button has LED feedback. SP-16-AX-TR-US SP-08-AX-US SP-08-AX-UK SP-08-AX-EU SP-16-AX-TR-UK FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Product Specifications Novara AxLink KeyPads System Requirements: Novara AxLink KeyPads are only compatible with AMX NetLinx Central Controllers.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Mounting Specifications - 8-Button KeyPads Novara KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. SP-08-AX-US (4.701 cm) (2.702 cm) (2.415 cm) (2.956 cm) (2.669 cm) (7.399 cm) (11.899 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads SP-08-AX-UK (6.799 cm) (2.702 cm) (2.415 cm) (2.669 cm) (2.956 cm) (14.698 cm) (8.600 cm) (4.701) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads SP-08-AX-EU (6.799 cm) (2.702 cm) (2.415 cm) (2.669 cm) (2.956 cm) (15.199 cm) (8.001 cm) (4.701) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Mounting Specifications - 16-Button KeyPads US version Novara KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. SP-16-AX-TR-US (13.599 cm) (2.702 cm) (2.415 cm) (2.669 cm) (2.956 cm) (2.689 cm) (17.000 cm) (2.669 cm) (11.998 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads SP-16-AX-TR-UK (13.599 cm) (2.415 cm) (2.669 cm) (22.999 cm) (11.000 cm) (2.702 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Wiring and Connections ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors FIG. 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the Novara AxLink KeyPads, and indicates a typical installation: The rear panel connector layout is identical for all Novara AxLink KeyPads. Alternate Button Numbering DIP Switch NetLinx Master (Serial port) NetLinx Master (AxLink port) AxLink Device Address DIP Switch AxLink Status LED FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Daisy-Chaining KeyPads (AxLink only) To daisy chain the KeyPads via AxLink, both KeyPads should be connected to the AxLink, as shown in FIG. 9. Power Supply Power Supply GND AXM AXD FIG. 9 Daisy-Chaining KeyPads Use screened cable to link to units. The maximum cable length between panels should not exceed 50’ (15.24 m). Daisy-chaining via Serial connection is not supported. RS-232 Connections RX From KeyPad TX Gnd TX Feedback RX External Controller Gnd FIG.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Button Layout FIG. 11 indicates the button layout for 8 and 16 button KeyPads: 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 7 8 15 13 16 12 8-button UK/EU style 9 14 10 11 16-button US/UK style 8-button US style FIG. 11 KeyPads Button Layout 8-Button KeyPads can be configured for button numbers 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, or 25-32. 16-Button KeyPads can be configured for button numbers 1-16 or 17-32.
Novara AxLink KeyPads Alternate Button Numbering: 16-Button KeyPads The DIP Switch settings for 16-button KeyPads are described in FIG. 13: ON 1-16 Switch 1-down / Switch 2-down = Buttons 1-16 1 2 ON 17-32 Switch 1-down / Switch 2-up = Buttons 17-32 1 2 FIG. 13 DIP Switch Settings - Alternate Button Numbering: 16-Button KeyPads Setting the AxLink Address DIP Switch The AxLink Device Address DIP switch determines whether this KeyPad will function as an AxLink device or as a Serial device.
Novara AxLink KeyPads 26 Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
Novara KeyPads Novara KeyPads Overview Novara KeyPads can be daisy-chained to provide up to 32 buttons in any configuration, as well as connectivity to a NetLinx controller. Novara 00-Series KeyPads feature one bi-directional RS-232 port. Refer to the Novara RS232 Codes section on page 79 for RS232 programming information. 8 and 16 button layouts are available. Each button has LED feedback. SP-08-US SP-16-TR-US SP-08-UK SP-08-EU SP-16-TR-UK FIG.
Novara KeyPads Product Specifications Novara 1000-Series KeyPads Power Requirements: • SP-08: Min: 80mA / Max: 130mA @ 12 VDC • SP-16: Min: 100mA / Max: 210mA @ 12 VDC Button Layout: • 8 and 16 button • Blue, backlit buttons with controllable feedback Rear Panel Connectors: • RS-232 port • Power connectors RS232 Protocol: • Baud Rate: 9600 • Data Bits: 8 • Stop Bits: 1 • Parity: No Parity Dimensions: • SP-08-US: 4.685" x 2.913" x 1.034" (11.899 cm x 7.399 cm x 2.626 cm) • SP-08-UK: 3.386" x 5.
Novara KeyPads Mounting Specifications - 8-Button KeyPads Novara KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. SP-08-US (4.701 cm) (2.689 cm) (7.399 cm) (2.667 cm) (6.799 cm) (11.899 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara KeyPads SP-08-UK (6.799 cm) (14.698 cm) (2.689 cm) (2.667 cm) (4.701) (8.600 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara KeyPads SP-08-EU (6.799 cm) (2.689 cm) (15.199 cm) (2.667 cm) (8.001 cm) (4.701) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara KeyPads Mounting Specifications - 16-Button KeyPads US version Novara KeyPads are designed to fit in NEC-Compliant wall boxes only. These devices will not fit properly in non-NEC-Compliant wall boxes. SP-16-US (13.599 cm) (2.689 cm) (17.000 cm) (2.667 cm) (11.998 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara KeyPads SP-16-UK/EU (13.599 cm) (22.999 cm) (2.689 cm) (2.667 cm) (11.000 cm) (6.799 cm) in inches - metric conversions shown in parenthesis (2.415 cm) FIG.
Novara KeyPads Wiring and Connections ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors FIG. 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the Novara KeyPads, and indicates a typical installation: Alternate Button Numbering DIP Switch Power Supply NetLinx Master (RS232 port) To other Keypad FIG. 7 Novara KeyPads - Rear Panel Connectors The rear panel connector layout is identical for all Novara KeyPads. RS-232 Connections RX From KeyPad TX Gnd TX Feedback RX External Controller Gnd FIG.
Novara KeyPads Daisy-Chaining KeyPads KeyPads can be daisy-chained as shown in FIG. 9. Power Supply Power Supply GND TX RX NetLinx Master (RS232 port) FIG. 9 Daisy-Chaining KeyPads Use screened cable to link units. Maximum cable length between panels should not exceed 50’ (15.24 m). Button Layout FIG.
Novara KeyPads Setting DIP Switches to Assign Alternate Button Numbering Use the 2-position DIP Switch on the rear panel of the KeyPads to specify alternate button numbers for each KeyPad, for cases in which you want to avoid having multiple KeyPads in the same system using the same button numbers. Multiple KeyPads are allowed to share identical button numbers. Alternate Button Numbering: 8-Button KeyPads The DIP Switch settings for 8-button KeyPads are described in FIG.
Button Labelling Button Labelling Overview Novara ControlPads, KeyPads and AxLink KeyPads come with a set of clear plastic Key Caps, which are designed to fit tightly over the pushbuttons, and allow you to place a label on each button according to the requirements of your particular installation. Novara ControlPads, KeyPads and AxLink KeyPads also come with a pre-printed acetate sheet with a range of 50 (pre-cut) button label inserts.
Button Labelling 3. Install the Key Cap on the pushbutton (FIG. 3): Key Cap - tilted so that the bottom of the Cap is placed on the bottom of the pushbutton first At this point, do not allow the clips on the sides of the Key Cap to engage Clip 1 Clip Pushbutton on keypad Press the top of the Key Cap down to engage both clips at once, securing the Key Cap to the pushbutton Once the clips are engaged, the Key Cap is secured to the pushbutton 2 3 FIG.
Button Labelling Removing/Replacing Button Labels The button labels on Novara keypads are acetate inserts that fit inside the Key Caps installed on the pushbuttons. In order to change the inserts, the key caps need to be removed.
Button Labelling The bottom is indicated by the AMX logo (FIG. 6). 5. Use a 5mm wrench to remove the second set of stand-offs. 6. Carefully pull the bottom circuit board straight up and off the standoffs. The bottom board has the pushbuttons on the reverse side. Be careful not to damage the buttons when removing the board. Note the orientation of the board - it must be oriented in the same direction when replaced. The top of the is indicated by an UP arrow at the top center of the board.
Button Labelling Acetate Button Label (inside the Key Cap) Key Cap Pushbutton on Novara keypad FIG. 8 Placing a Button Label inside a Key Cap Re-Assembling the Keypad Follow the steps in reverse to re-assemble the keypad. Take care of the following: Be certain that the circuit boards are oriented correctly (see FIG. 6) Be certain that both 4-pin connectors (between the two boards) are seated properly. Exploded View - 8-Button US Version FIG.
Button Labelling Exploded View - 8-Button UK/EU Version FIG. 10 8- Button UK/EU Exploded View - 16-Button US/UK/EU Version FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Installing the AMX Novara DCS1000 Application 1. Download the AMX Novara DCS1000 installation file from www.amx.com (go to the Products page and search for DCS1000). 2. Double-click the installation file to launch the AMX DCS1000 Setup Wizard (FIG. 12). Click Next to proceed. FIG. 12 AMX DCS1000 Setup Wizard 3. Read the License Agreement (FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software FIG. 14 AMX DCS1000 Standard Installation 5. In the Installation Complete dialog, click Close to finish (FIG. 15). FIG. 15 Installation Complete dialog Launching AMX Novara DCS1000 Assuming you followed the default installation procedures, launch the AMX Novara DCS1000 application by double-clicking the AMX Novara DCS1000 program icon on your desktop (FIG. 16). FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Alternatively, navigate to Start > Programs > AMX Novara DCS, and click on the program icon. Overview Novara ControlPads and KeyPads are configured using the AMX Novara DCS1000 software application, available for download from www.amx.com (FIG. 17). Menu Bar Command Bar System wIndow Script window FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Downloading the Program to the ControlPad 1. Connect the USB Programming Cable to a USB port on your PC, and to the Program (USB) port on the ControlPad. 2. Click on the Program menu bar item. This invokes the Download Program window (FIG. 18). FIG. 18 Download Program window 3. Click the Program button to download the program to the ControlPad. Specifying Button Feedback A button LED has 3 possible states: On, Off and Flash.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Click to select button by number (1-8) FIG. 20 Select Button Feedback window 3. Select ‘On’ from the Select Action drop-down menu. 4. Click the Add to Script button. The Event Script window indicates Event 1 as being the chosen button feedback: On (FIG. 21). FIG. 21 Event Script window - Event 1 5. With button 2 selected, select Flash from the Select Button Feedback drop-down menu, and click on Add To Script add this feedback to the script.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Button Feedback - On / All Buttons Off The On / All Buttons Off Button Feedback option will illuminate the chosen button, and turn off all other buttons on the ControlPad (FIG. 23). FIG. 23 Button Feedback - On / All Buttons Off Button Feedback - On / Group Off The On / Group Off Button Feedback option allows you to assign feedback to a Group, so that only one of the group may be illuminated at a time (FIG. 24). FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Testing Grouped Feedback 1. Download the program to the ControlPad (see the Downloading the Program to the ControlPad section on page 46). 2. Press Button 1 - the LED should illuminate. 3. Now press Button 2, this LED should illuminate, and extinguish Button 1. Only the pressed button of 1 to 4 will stay illuminated. Likewise only the pressed button of 5 to 8 will stay illuminated. Delay Time A delay time can be added in between events in a Script.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software For this example set the Time Delay Between Events period for 5 seconds (FIG. 28). FIG. 28 Set Time Delay window - 5-second delay 4. Click Add to Script to add the Time Delay Between Events to the script, as Event 2. 5. Set the Button Feedback action to On, and add it to the script as Event 3 (FIG. 29). FIG. 29 Event Script window - Event 2 = Delay Time 5 seconds, Event 3 = Feedback On 6.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Adding a RS232 Command to an Event 1. Select the device to control from the Select Device drop-down menu. 2. Select the desired function from the Select Function drop-down menu. 3. Select the desired action from the Select Action drop-down menu. Action options include: Send String Once will send the command string one time only. Select Send No. allows you to send a command up to 50 times. Click the arrows on the Select No.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Viewing RS232 Libraries To view the RS232 libraries, open the RS232 window then click the View RS232 Library button to open the AMX RS232 Library dialog (FIG. 34).
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Adding a New Device To a RS232 Library 1. Click the Add New Device button in the Edit options (see FIG. 34) to invoke the Add New Device window (FIG. 35). FIG. 35 AMX RS232 Library dialog - Add New Device window 2. Enter the Device Make and Description, then click Save Device. This opens a new AMX RS232 Libraries dialog for the new device (FIG. 36). New Device name New Function name Save Edit Copy Functions FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Copying RS232 Functions From an Existing Device to a New Device 1. Select the device to copy from then click on Copy Functions (in the Edit options - see FIG. 36). This invokes the Add New Device window (FIG. 37). FIG. 37 AMX RS232 Library dialog - Add New Device window 2. Enter the Device Make and Description, then click Save Device. 3. This opens a new AMX RS232 Libraries dialog for the new device. 4. Edit the RS232 functions if necessary.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 1. In the AMX RS232 Library dialog’s menu bar, select Verify Command, to invoke the Verify RS232 Commands dialog. A cable will be required to connect the Panel port to the PC serial port. Connections are as follows: Port TX to female D9 Pin 2 Port Gnd D9 Pin 5 2. From the PC Serial Port drop-down menu, select the PC serial port that the cable is connected to (Comm 1 - Comm 8). 3.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software When hard-wiring to a device the carrier may have to be turned off, refer to Manufacturers instructions, otherwise carrier must be left On. 4. When the IR parameters have been set, click Add to Script to add this IR command to the script (FIG. 40). FIG. 40 Adding an IR Command to the Script AMX IR Libraries To view the IR libraries, open the IR window then click the View IR Library button to open the AMX IR Library dialog (FIG. 41).
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software It is recommended that all IR functions are tested before being written into program scripts (see the Testing IR Functions section on page 64). Creating New IR Libraries New IR Libraries can be created by importing AMX IR Library (IRL) files, by capturing IR functions via an IRIS IR Capture Unit, or by importing IR Hex files. Importing AMX IR Library (IRL) Files 1. In the Edit Options window of the AMX Library Files dialog, click Import IRL (FIG. 42).
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Downloading IR Files From www.AMX.com As a registered AMX Dealer, you can download AMX IR Library files directly from the Partners page of the www.amx.com website, as described below. You must log into the website as a Dealer in order to access these files. 1. Click the Partners link at the top of the main www.amx.com website to access the AMX Device Discovery Partners page (FIG. 44). FIG. 44 www.amx.com - AMX Device Discovery Partners page 2.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 4. In the Control Method drop-down, select IR (FIG. 46). FIG. 46 Control Method drop-down menu 5. Click Search. The results of the search are displayed (FIG. 47): FIG. 47 Search results 6. Click IR in the Control Method column of the search results list to access the Device Model Details dialog for the selected device (FIG. 48).
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software FIG. 48 Device Model Details dialog (IR Control Method) 7. In the left-hand menu bar under Model Control Method > IR, select Downloads to access the File(s) available for download for the selected device / control method (FIG. 49). FIG. 49 Device Model Details dialog (Files Available for Download) 8. Click the file icon to download a file in the File(s) available for download list.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Creating New IR Libraries Using an IRIS IR/Serial Data Capture Device The IRIS (FG5448) is a stand-alone, self-contained unit used to capture IR or wired function signals from a hand controller. Once captured and verified, the control functions are sent to a PC operating the IRLIB program. For details on using the IRIS, refer to the IRIS Operation/Reference Guide (available at www.amx.com).
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software c. Then, connect the 12 VDC or 12 VAC power supply to the 12 VDC connector on the IRIS unit. d. The READY LED lights and 01 appears in the display. 7. Enter a function name in the Enter Function text field. 8. Learn the code from the remote controller: a. Hold the remote approximately 3-inches away from the IR capture window. Press and hold the first key on the HC to capture the first function. The SIGNAL LED will start blinking.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 3. Copy and paste the appropriate Hex code for this function in the Import Data text field (FIG. 54). FIG. 54 AMX Library Files dialog - Hex data entered The data should be entered without any extra symbols. No "double quotes" or <$>, <0x>, or <0h> symbols are used to indicate HEX formatting. 4. Click the Convert button to convert the Hex code and add it to the selected IR Library.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 8. Click the Convert button to convert the Hex code and add it to the selected IR Library. Testing IR Functions It is recommended that all IR functions are tested before being written into program scripts: 1. In the AMX IR Libraries dialog, select the function to test from the Function drop-down menu (FIG. 57). FIG. 57 AMX Library Files dialog - Selecting a Function for testing 2.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Alternatively, use the Auto Tune feature to transmit a range of frequencies one at a time: Click Auto Tune and wait to see if the device responds. If not, click Auto Tune again. Repeat until the device responds. When the device responds, then Save the edit: Click Save Edit For Whole Device to save the edit for all of the Device Functions. Click Save Edit Function Only to save the edit on the selected function only.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Bank Assign A button can be assigned to one of three banks X, Y, or Z. Each bank can have up to four different functions. This is useful if you have a common set of functions. For example. You could have a single 'Play' button controlling up to four different devices (e.g. DVD, VCR, CD, MP3 player, etc). To achieve this the button must be Bank Assigned. 1. Choose Button 1 to configure (in the System window), and select Button> Bank Assign.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 5. Select X3 from the Assign To Bank drop-down menu and write a script for a CD player (FIG. 65). FIG. 65 Script for Bank X3 (CD Play) 6. Select X4 from the Assign To Bank drop-down menu and write a script for a tuner (FIG. 66). FIG. 66 Script for Bank X4 (Tuner On) 7. Select Button 2 (in the System window), and follow the above procedures writing 'Stop' scripts for bank levels X1 to X3 and a Tuner Off command for Bank X4.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 3. Write a script for Button 5 and include Bank Enable X1 (FIG. 68). FIG. 68 Button 5 script, with Enable X1 Bank selected 4. Select Button 6 (in the System window) to program. This would be the VCR select button. 5. Write a Script for Button 6 and include Enable Bank X2 (FIG. 69). FIG. 69 Button 6 script, with Enable X2 Bank selected 6. Select button 7 which would be the CD select button.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 7. Write a script and include Enable Bank X3 (FIG. 70). FIG. 70 Button 7 script, with Enable X3 Bank selected 8. Select button 8 (in the System window) to program. 9. Write a script for the Tuner select button including enable Bank X4 in the script (FIG. 71). FIG. 71 Button 8 script, with Enable X4 Bank selected The controlpad will now act in the following way. When Button 5 is pressed this will activate Bank X1.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Using Bank Assign to Control Two Projectors - Example The following example illustrates using Bank Assign to control two Sony projectors using Volume Up/Down buttons: 1. Select Button 1 to configure (FIG. 72): FIG. 72 Button 1 - selected to configure 2. In the menu bar, select Button > Bank assign. This invokes the Bank Assign options (FIG. 73): FIG. 73 Button > Bank assign 3. Select Bank X to enable the button press drop-down menu. 4.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software FIG. 75 Button 1 - Add Sony PX32 Projector "Volume Down" Command to Script 8. Select X2 from the drop-down menu in the Assign to Bank window. 9. Click Add RS232 Function in the Command Bar. 10. Select the appropriate RS232 Library for the device manufacturer (via the Change Library button), and select the desired device (from the Select Device drop-down menu). In this example, we’ll select the Sony VPL PX11 LCD Projector. 11.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 13. Select Button 3 to configure (FIG. 77). FIG. 77 Button 3 selected to configure 14. Click Enable a Bank in the Command Bar; select X1 and Add to Script (FIG. 78). FIG. 78 Button 3 - Button Bank X1 Enabled 15. Select Button 4 to configure (FIG. 79): FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 16. Click on Enable a Bank in the Command Bar; select X2 and Add to Script (FIG. 80). FIG. 80 Button 4 - Button Bank X2 Enabled 17. Download the program to the ControlPad (via the Program menu bar item). When Button 3 is pressed Buttons 1 and 2 will operate Volume Up/Down on the Sony PX32 Projector. When Button 4 is pressed Buttons 1 and 2 will operate Volume Up/Down on the Sony VPL PX11 LCD Projector.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Copy and Paste To Copy and Paste a Script: 1. Click on the Copy Script button in the Command Bar to invoke the Copy and Paste window, displaying the current button script (FIG. 82): FIG. 82 Copy and Paste window The Script can be trimmed using the Select Event controls. 2. In the System window, select the button to copy to, and click Paste. The copied events will be added to the new button script.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software 3. Add commands to the Event Script to define the functions that you want the ControlPad to perform on startup (FIG. 86). a. Select a button action from the Select Action drop-down menu (FIG. 85): FIG. 85 Select Button Feedback - Select Action b. Click Add To Script to add the selected button action to the Start Up (Event) script. c. Add other button actions as desired to the Start Up (Event) script (FIG. 86). FIG.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software A 2nd period can be set to occur after the 1st period has elapsed. Again if a button press has still not occurred within that time then the 2nd period script will execute. A 3rd period can be set to occur after the 2nd period has elapsed. If a button press is detected at any time then the internal clock will be reset back to detect for a button press during the 1st period. File Menu The file menu gives the option to Save and Open program files.
AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software Downloading To an Auto-running panel To configure a panel that is currently Auto-running, the panel must be powered down and the program Downloaded within the first five seconds of power up before the panel starts auto-running again. Adding a Relay Unit 1. Connect the relay unit to the Relay port on the ControlPad (see the Relay 1 / Relay 2 Connectors section on page 10). 2.
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Novara RS232 Codes Novara RS232 Codes RS232 Protocol 9600 n 8 1 Available Control Strings Available Control Strings Command Function BL=xx Set Backlight level • xx = 00-99 NOTE: numbers must be listed in format given, with single numbers prefaced with "0". MB=xx Set Max Brightness • xx = 00-99 NOTE: numbers must be listed in format given, with single numbers prefaced with "0".
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