Instruction manual

Installation and Setup
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Epica DGX 16 and Epica DGX 32 Instruction Manual
Executing a Test Switch
For new system installations, we recommend executing a test switch to verify the system is working
properly before attaching all inputs and outputs. Aside from having signal cables and a controller
attached, the system is ready to execute switches when it ships from the factory.
Attach the first two source and destination devices to the input and output connectors (for specific board
connector information and specifications, see the specific board chapter in this manual). After the
devices are connected, power must be applied to the enclosure and then to the devices before executing
a test switch.
You can execute a test switch from the following:
 Control Panel
 AMX Controller
 Control software, such as APControl 3.0
 BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands over an external controller
 An external third-party controller
Before executing the test switch, make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination
devices are connected to the input and output connectors. Any applicable DGX Fiber modules must also
be installed (see the modules’ documentation).
When executing a test switch, we suggest routing Input (source) 1 to Output (destination) 2 on the
default virtual matrix of VM 0, unless you know the system was ordered with custom VMs.
After the test switch has executed successfully, you may need to adjust the image with the software
that is provided on the AMX AutoPatch CD (also available at www.amx.com).
 EDID Programmer software is used for re-programming DGX DVI Input Boards if necessary
(see “Appendix A – EDID Programmer” on page 109).
Control Panel
Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using the Control Panel can be found in the
“Control Panel Operation” chapter (see page 61).
NXB-AP-1000 Interface (TCP/IP)
Directions for establishing an NXB-AP-1000 connection for control via the TCP/IP port start on
page 42.
AMX Controller
For executing and disconnecting switches using an AMX Controller, see the instruction manual for the
specific device.
APControl 3.0
Directions for executing and disconnecting switches using APControl 3.0 are found in its Help file.
BCS Commands
To enter BCS commands, the system must be attached to a serial control device (see page 29, “Attaching
External Controllers”) running a terminal emulation program (e.g., HyperTerminal). The settings on the
PC serial communication software and the enclosure must correspond to each other (for setting
information, see page 31).