User Guide

Table of Contents
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esign XPress Installer’s Guide
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