Specifications

Serial Protocol File Editor
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AMX InspiredSignage XPress Programming Guide
Serial Protocol File Editor
Introduction
The AMX Serial Protocol Editor allows users to create and edit serial protocol files that are compatible with
the AMX InspiredSignage Xpress range of players. These files facilitate the usage of human-readable
commands to be translated into RS232 commands which are then sent to attached devices. The AMX Serial
Protocol Editor is available for use at www.amx.com.
Usage
Before you can start creating the RS232 commands, you must first enter some basic information which will be
used later on. These include:
Manufacturer - The manufacturer of the device intended to use the protocol file.
Model - The model of the device.
Target - the type of device (monitor, GPS, NetLinx, etc.).
You cannot proceed without completing these fields (FIG. 99).
Two types of variables are supported in this release of the Serial Protocol File Editor: List variables and Range
variables. List variables are variables that can have several states, where each state has its own command
associated with it. Examples of List variables include power, mute and input source. The power and mute
variables can have a state of either on or off, while input source can have states like HGMI, VGA and 
D-VIDEO. Volume , which has a range of 0 to 100, would be a Range variable. Both types of variables are
created by clicking the Add Variable button.
For more information on creating and editing serial protocol files, such as gathering
display serial protocol commands and examples of hex string input, please refer to
the Appendix A - Serial Control section on page 103.
FIG. 99 Serial Protocol File Editor