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Table of Contents 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 Design XPress Installer's Guide i Table of Contents 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 ii Design XPress Installer's Guide Introduction 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 fi ...