Name:	AMX Netlinx
Version:	6.7.2
Available for:	Manager V7 and Manager V6 (Lite & Pro), Showmaster (Mini, Pro, LE, ST & XS)
Limitation In:
Device Brand:	AMX
Resources Types:	Serial,MIDI,I/O,Infrared

Overview

AMX is a worldwide leader in Remote Control systems offering a wide range of controllers, keypads and touch panels.

With smart processors and powerful memory reserves, the AMX NetLinx© Controllers can simultaneously carry out multiple commands to produce instant, flawless results from the devices they control.

When connected to a Medialon Product via Ethernet, AMX NetLinx© Controllers offer their hardware resources to Medialon Products. There is no need for programming in the AMX NetLinx© itself. Medialon Products remain the master and send commands from its own MXMs and drivers.

The combination of the two systems, Medialon Products powerful Show Control and AMX highly reliable hardware, creates the best solution for many applications where Timeline, accurate synchronization, logical operations, database links, digital media control, wide network deployment etc. are necessary.

Installation

A specific Medialon Protocol driver is required to enable connection between Medialon Products and Netlinx.

The AMX/Medialon protocol driver needs to be downloaded in the AMX NetLinx© Medialon module is available on AMX partner page (AMX registration is needed) http://amx.com/inconcert/trednet.asp?page=device

-> enter "Medialon" in "Search Devices / Manufacturer" field.

AMX NetLinx Resources Addressing

AMX NetLinx hardware is made of:

• Integrated Controllers with Ethernet input to connect to the network, and a various numbers of outputs, from Serial to Infrared and relays. Output depends of the Integrated Controller model.
• CardFrame Controllers with Ethernet input to connect to the network and a number of slots in which various types of output cards can be inserted, from Serial to Infrared and relays, Midi etc.

All connected devices have a unique address in the system, the DPS [Device:Port:System]. The AMX [Device:Port:System] addressing scheme is used to uniquely identify an AMX resource.

An AMX installation can be made of one or several ‘Systems’. Each ‘System’ is defined by a Master Device which is connected to the network and has a unique System ID

Besides the Master, a System is composed of one or several ‘Devices’ connected to the Master. Each of these ‘Devices’ (Master included) has a unique Device ID in the scope of the System.

Each resource of a Device is defined by a Port ID, unique in the scope of the Device. Usually, this Port ID is written at the back of the device.

In order to access to a specific AMX resource from Medialon Products, you have to know the triplet identifier [Device:Port:System] and the System Master IP Address (the default TCP port is 60000). Basically, Medialon Products communicate with the Master Device of a System and accesses to a specific resource by specifying the [Device:Port:System] or [D:P:S].

Refer to AMX NetLinx documentation for further information.

Resource Scanning

If AMX Netwlinx Modules are present on the network, you can use Medialon Products Scan feature to discover them. Select the Resources node in the Medialon Products Browser. Right-click and use the New Resource Menu to start the scan process. For more information about the scan process, please refer to the Medialon Control System Reference Manual.

Serial Ports Setup

A Serial AMX NetLinx resource can be added by creating new resource with "New Resource\AMX NetLinx Serial" Menu.

You can access to the Setup of a selected resource.

• Enter the IP address of the master (default TCP port is 60000)
• Enter the Device ID of the serial resource to control
• Enter the Port ID of the serial resource to control
• Enter the System ID of the serial resource to control
• Click on ‘OK’

MIDI Ports Setup

A MIDI AMX NetLinx resource can be added by creating new resource with "New Resource\AMX NetLinx MIDI" Menu.

AMX NetLinx MIDI Port settings can be edited.

• Enter the IP address of the master (default TCP port is 60000)
• Enter the Device ID of the MIDI resource to control
• Enter the Port ID of the MIDI resource to control
• Enter the System ID of the MIDI resource to control
• Select Input or Output MIDI Port
• Click on ‘OK’

Input/Output Ports Setup

A I/O AMX NetLinx resource can be added by creating new resource with "New Resource\AMX NetLinx I/O" Menu.

• Enter the IP address of the master (default TCP port is 60000)
• Enter the Device ID of the Input/Output resource to control
• Enter the Port ID of the Input/Output resource to control
• Enter the System ID of the MIDI resource to control
• Select the type of I/O
• Define how many channels are available
• Click on ‘OK’

Type of I/O:

• Digital I/O: sensor inputs or switches
• Relay: outputs relays
• Analog I/O: analog channels (input or output) or levels
• Volume: audio channels volume control

Infrared Ports Setup

MedialonIR MXM needs AMX utility "FileTransfer" to load selected IR Driver into AMX NetLinx resource (consult MXM MedialonInfraRed help).

A IR AMX NetLinx resource can be added by creating new resource with "New Resource\AMX NetLinx IR" Menu.

• Enter the IP address of the master (default TCP port is 60000)
• Enter the Device ID of the Input/Output resource to control
• Enter the Port ID of the Input/Output resource to control
• Enter the System ID of the MIDI resource to control
• Click on ‘OK’

Revisions

V 1.0.4:

• Fixed: in Showmaster programming mode, a false open error is sometimes detected on other serial resources if an AMX controller is not present.

V 6.0.0

• Modified: Support of Manager V6/Showmaster V2.

V 6.1.0

• Modified: Design of IR driver management has been improved (Requires Manager 6.2.0+, Editor 2.2.0+, Showmaster Fimware 2.2.0+).

V 6.1.1

• Fixed: Digital I/O state goes to 1 when the project is started if no AMX device is found.

V 6.1.2

• Changed: Channel count selection combobox has been replaced by an edit/updown field.

V 6.1.3

• Internal Change.

V 6.2.0

• Added: Third party extension for Showmaster LE, ST & XS.

V 6.7.0

• Improved: Support for High DPI displays (require Manager 6.7.0+ or Showmaster Editor 2.7.0+)
• Changed: Compatibility for Manager 6.7.0 and Showmaster Editor 2.7.0