Instruction manual
Enova DGX DXLink™ Twisted Pair Boards
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Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switchers
Attaching Cables
Viewed from the rear of the enclosure, the input boards (for attaching sources) are on the left, and the
output boards (for attaching destinations) are on the right.
Enova DGX 8/16 – Input and output channel numbers correspond to the connectors and are located
between the input and output boards. For inputs, numbering is consecutive from left to right on each
board from the top board to the bottom one; outputs start over at 1 and follow the same pattern.
Enova DGX 32 – Input and output channel numbers correspond to the connectors and are located on the
numbering plate (metal strip) directly above the boards. For inputs, numbering is consecutive from top to
bottom on each board from the left board to right one; outputs start over at 1 and follow the same pattern.
Important: If the system has DXLink input and output connectors in use, we strongly recommend
that the LAN 100/1000 port use a connection speed of 1000 Mbps.
Important Twisted Pair Cable Recommendations
The requirements are the same for the twisted pair cable used with the ICS LAN 100/1000 (Ethernet)
connector and with the DXLink (RJ-45) connector.
Twisted pair cable is designed to carry Full HD content over 100 meter (328 ft.) cables with
control. For cable specifications, see page 81.
In a typical installation, the cables should be stretched to their full length between the
Transmitters and Receivers and the enclosure.
Cable runs with a minimum specification of ANSI/TIE/EIA 568A-5 and ratings of 250 MHz
or better may be used with DXLink equipment. However, cable run topology and
environmental influences can affect the overall successful distance capabilities of these runs.
For successful deployments up to 100 meters without consideration to outside variables, AMX
recommends the use of shielded category cable (STP) or Cat6A (or better) versions of
shielded twisted pair (STP) for DXLink runs.
For more details and helpful cabling information, reference the white paper titled “Cabling for Success
with DXLink” available at www.amx.com or contact your AMX representative.
Important: DXLink twisted pair cable runs for DXLink Input and Output Boards should only be run
within a common building.