User Guide

Using the Design XPress Project Wizard
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esign XPress Programmer’s Guide
Using the Design XPress Project Wizard
Overview
Design XPress uses a Project Wizard to step you through the process of designing a control system.
To launch the Wizard, click the Create New Project button on the Main page.
Required Information
Before you can begin to use Design XPress to build a system you must first gather information
about the installation. The most obvious is the project name and a description of the project.
Additionally, you will need the following information:
 A list of where user interfaces will be placed separated grouped by the type of user
interfaces. (DMS keypads, Touch Panels, SB2 keypads, and Door Stations.)
 A list of the audio zones used in the project. Audio zones can include up to four groups
that share an audio source.
 A list of where intercoms will be needed. (You must already have a DMS Keypad located
in that room.)
 A list of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) zones including which
rooms are served by which zone. Additionally, the zone that includes an outdoor
temperature sensor should be noted.
 A list of the audio and/or video sources that will be used. The type of DSS system and a
list of channel and music favorites, if a DSS receiver is included in the system. (Design
XPress can include either a DirecTV or Dish Network system.)
 If a CD changer is included in the system a list of the installed CDs or the CD collection
should be available while creating the system.
 If an AM/FM Tuner is included in the system a list of the users presets or local radio
stations should be programmed. Design XPress can include 24 presets.
 The following information is needed for each type of lighting system supported by
Design XPress: system type, baud rate (if applicable), system address, and button or
preset numbers.
This information can be collected in multiple lists or in some instances can be drawn on a floor
plan. Several worksheets are included in the Design XPress help file to assist you in collecting this
information.
Before you start, gather all required information for the project, such as the locations
for the user-interface panels, the audio, lighting and HVAC zones, equipment used
(DVD, CD, DSS receiver, etc.), and so on. See the Required Information topic for
details on information that should be gathered before you begin designing a project
with Design XPress.
The lighting system should be configured and programmed before button or preset
numbers are entered into Design XPress.