Specifications

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09/2013
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Applying Power and Startup
Note: We recommend using a surge protector and/or an AC line conditioner.
To apply power:
1. Plug power cords into both power receptacles.
2. Plug the other ends of the power cords into a power strip (we recommend using
a 20 A circuit breaker on a 110 circuit for fully loaded enclosures).
3. Turn on the power strip and wait 30 seconds.
4. Check the Indicator LEDs on front and rear of the enclosure; see the table below.
5. For systems with boards that require modules – Apply power to the modules.
6. Apply power to the source and destination devices.
Note: If only one power supply is working, the Power indicator on the front of the
enclosure will illuminate red (check the power connections).
If indicator lights do not respond with a normal display as stated in the table below,
check power connections and see the troubleshooting information in the manual
before contacting technical support.
Executing a Test Switch with the Control Panel
The Enova DGX Control Panel (standard on all enclosures) is used for controlling the
system’s switches and system attributes.
Control Panel Keys and Dial
• Function Key – Press for start of the Function menu anytime during operation.
• Select Key – Press to enter selections.
• Cancel Key – Press to cancel an incomplete operation.
• Take Key – Press to complete an operation.
• Control Dial – Turn to scroll through the Function menu (starts with Change for
switching). After scrolling past the last item, menu loops back to the first item.
To execute a test switch:
1. From the Function menu, locate Disconnect by scrolling with the Control Dial
and then press the Select Key.
2. Press Input Key 1; press the Take Key.
The default switch of 1 to all is disconnected.
3. Press the Function Key; press the Select Key to select Change.
The available Input and Output Keys turn blue.
4. Press Input Key 1. Input Key 1 flashes white.
5. Press Output Key 1. Output Key 1 illuminates white.
6. Press the Take Key to execute the switch. Both keys turn blue.
After the test switch, attach the remaining sources and destinations. For DXLink or
SC Optical Boards, install appropriate modules between the boards and the devices.
Establishing a LAN Connection
The Enova DGX Switcher has an integrated NetLinx Central Control Processor with
the server connection via the LAN 100/1000 port on the CPU.
Important: (1) The Enova DGX 32 uses DHCP by default. (2) Do not
connect the
LAN 100/1000 port on the Enova DGX Switcher directly to a PC. It will not
work.
Note: If an HDCP signal is switched from an HDMI, DVI, or DXLink Input Board to a
destination which does not support HDCP or to an SC Optical Output Board (no
HDCP support), a dark red image displays indicating authentication failure (the image
may also be orange when an HDCP signal is switched via DXLink).
Cable Requirements for the LAN Connection
Connect the LAN port on the Enova DGX Switcher directly to a LAN (network) with an
RJ-45 cable (crossover or straight-through; port automatically adjusts). A DHCP
capable server must be in the network.
To connect an Enova DGX Switcher to a LAN:
1. If the system is not already powered, apply power according to the directions at
the top of the column to the left.
2. Insert one end of an RJ-45 link cable into the LAN 100/1000 port.
3. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 link cable to a LAN hub or switch.
The network will automatically assign a DHCP IP address.
4. Check indicator LEDs for the LAN 100/1000 port (FIG. 5).
Note: The Program port is used for NetLinx Studio setup.
Important: The RJ-45 connectors on the far left of the CPU should only be used to
connect to autonomous devices to prevent network loops (linking of enclosures is not
allowed).
For additional details on setup of the NetLinx Master via the WebConsole and control
via the integrated NetLinx Central Control Processor, see the Instruction Manual.
Establishing Serial Control (if applicable)
An Enova DGX Switcher can also be controlled by attaching an external control
device/system to the Control (RS-232) port.
PC Requirements for BCS commands* via a terminal emulation program:
• Windows 7
®
or Windows XP Professional
®
• Serial port (or USB port – see the Instruction Manual)
* Complete BCS information can be found in the Instruction Manual – BCS (Basic
Control Structure) Protocol at www.amx.com.
To establish external control from RS-232 serial port:
1. If the system is not already powered, apply power according to the directions at
the top of the column to the left.
2. Plug the null modem serial cable into the serial port on the enclosure (FIG. 6).
3. Plug the other cable end into the serial port on the serial controller/device (PC).
4. Open the serial communication software and set the port settings on the PC to
match the Enova DGX Switcher default settings (baud rate = 9600, data bits = 8,
stop bit = 1, parity = none, and flow control = none).
External Serial Control via BCS – Test Switch
BCS Commands – Open terminal emulation program on PC. When power is applied
to the enclosure, a short splash screen appears. Enter DI1T (clears default switch of
1 to all). Enter CI1O2T (routes Input 1 to Output 2 on default level). When CI1O2T
appears, the switch is successful.
Additional Information Covered in Instruction Manual
See the Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switchers at
www.amx.com for information on the following:
• NetLinx programming and firmware upgrades
• Complete control panel operation
• DGX Configuration Software with Scaler and EDID Programmer functionality,
a terminal emulation view, and the ability to enable or disable HDCP
• Setup for complete power redundancy with redundant power supplies
• Managing configuration files with XNConnect
• Adding or replacing boards
• APDiagnostics software (monitors and displays advanced diagnostic data)
• Programmer’s interface for system diagnostics; DGX_SHELL commands
Reference Documents
• Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
• Cabling for Success with DXLink
(on DXLink product pages under White Papers)
• Instruction Manual – DGX Transmitters & Receivers
• WebConsole & Programming Guide – NetLinx Integrated Controllers
• Instruction Manual – BCS (Basic Control Structure) Protocol
FIG. 3
Power cords plugged into receptacles (power supplies for Enova DGX 8/16 shown)
Indicator LEDs – Normal Display on Power Up
Front Panel Power – power status Green (when both power supplies are working)
Power Supplies
(DC is Tri-color)
AC power
Green
• DC power
• Temperature
• Fault status
Green (amber = over temperature; red = fault state)
CPU Status – system status
• Green during boot up (depending on load,
approximately 10 to 30 seconds)
• Blinking green at 1 second intervals when ready
FIG. 4 Front view with control panel (Enova DGX 16 shown)
Power cord
Power indicators
Function Key
Control Dial
Select Key
LCD
Cancel Key
Take Key
Output Keys
Input Keys
Power Indicator
FIG. 5 LAN 100/1000 (RJ-45) port and Indicator LEDs
FIG. 6 Null modem serial cable connected to Control (DB-9) serial port
LAN 100/1000 (RJ-45) port
Program port
To LAN
LAN 100/1000 LEDs
L/A LED (green):
Active connection
SPD LED (yellow):
Receiving/transmitting LAN data
MAC address
Null modem serial cable and pinout