Behringer ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 - Mono 6-Zone Distribution Mode

DCX.Server 2/DCX.Client 2
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4.4 Low cost DCX.Server PC
4.4.1 MS-Windows
A cheap Windows system can be built based on a low end mini PC with a pre-installed MS-
Windows 10 operating system. A PC with a CPU x5-Z8350, 1.9GHz is sufficient and available
for approx. 100 EUR. The system setup is similar to the standard MS-Windows PC: Execute the
DCX.Server setup.exe file, connect the USB-RS232 interface and install the driver, if needed.
4.4.2 Linux
Alternative a Linux PC system can be uses, e.g with Linux Mint. The MS-Windows software
DCX.Server can be executed with WINE. Advantage of Mint: The setup includes the driver for
USB RS232 interface on FTDI chip basis. A PC with a CPU x5-Z8350, 1.9GHz is sufficient.
Important: Configure in WINE the RS232 port as COM 1.
4.4.3 Atomic Pi PC
The Atomic Pi PC will work with Linux Mint as hardware platform.
5 FAQ
5.1 DCX.Server
LED
Server IP shines yellow
DCX.Client software not connected to the server.
COM port LED shines red
USB-RS232 interface not connected to the PC. Or
interface not installed/detected. Use another
interface (FTDI chipset recommended).
COM port LED shines yellow
Scan for DCX2496 devices ongoing. Please wait.
DCX2496 shines red
DCX2496 is switched off or RS232 interface not
connected to the DCX2496
Messages (footer)
No COM port detected
No USB-RS232 interface connected or RS232 driver
missed
COM x not found
No USB-RS232 interface connected or RS232 driver
missed
Screen “Select port” (after pressing „Change COM port…)
No serial ports listed
No USB-RS232 interface connected or installed
5.2 DCX.Client
5.2.1 Messages (footer)
DCX.Server offline
DCX.Server not found…
DCX.Server not started or firewall/ network issues.
Check the firewall settings. Allow the
communication.