Specifications

AMX Novara DCS1000 Device Configuration Software
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Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
3. Enter a Function (in the Enter Function field).
4. Use the Bytes drop-down menus to enter the command string.
5. Specify the Device Protocol settings.
6. Click the Save Edit button (in the Edit options).
Adding a New RS232 Function to a Device
1.
Click the Add New Function Command Bar button (see FIG. 57 on page 37). This opens the AMX RS232 Libraries
dialog.
2. Select the relevant device, and fill in the function information as described above.
3. Click the Save Function button (in the Edit options) to save the new Function.
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. 63). This invokes the
Add New Device window (FIG. 64).
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.
Testing RS232 Functions
As a confidence check when editing or adding, a function can be tested by directly connecting the PC to the Device
RS232 port or by testing directly through a panel port.
1. Select the PC serial port or panel port you are using from the Connect To Device drop-down menu.
2. Click the Test button.
FIG. 63 AMX RS232 Library dialog (for a new device)
FIG. 64 AMX RS232 Library dialog - Add New Device window
New Device name New Function name
Save Edit Copy Functions
For easy finding of RS232 Functions it is recommended that groups of RS232
Libraries are made containing common Devices.
New RS232 Libraries can be created by clicking on New from the File Menu.
Save the Library using a relevant name, such as the equipment Brand name or
Projector etc. Devices and Functions can be added to the Library as above.