Product Overview and General Specifications
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Hardware Reference Manual – Enova DGX 100 Series Digital Media Switchers
AMX Control Devices
The Enova DGX Switcher is compatible with a number of AMX control devices via Native NetLinx communication. For control
programming information, see the chapter on ICSP commands on page 181 and the manual for the specific AMX control device.
BCS (Basic Control Structure) Protocol
The Enova DGX Switcher can be controlled with an external serial controller using BCS* protocol, a command language for
programming control operations and for diagnostic purposes.
Serial control (sends and receives ASCII characters)
Use the Control (RS-232 serial) port or use the USB Control port (as a virtual COM port); both are located on the CPU
Commands can be entered into a terminal emulation program on a PC
* For information on BCS commands, see the BCS (Basic Control Structure) Protocol Programming Guide at www.amx.com.
Third-Party Controllers
A third-party controller can be attached to an Enova DGX Switcher via the RS-232 serial port. If using a third-party controller, see
the controller documentation for operating instructions.