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Using a PR01-0808 with a WP-412
Published April 2nd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: PR01-0808 WP-412 Question: Can you use a PR01-0808 to feed a WP-412? Answer: It is possible to send groups of 4 outputs from a Precis series switcher to feed into the PR-WP-412. This may require adding a small WAIT 2 between sequential switches to ensure that the front panel, webgui, and Netlinx stay in sync. This typically w
Calculating AxLink Wiring Distances
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything that has an AxLink port Question: How do you calculate AxLink Wiring Distances? Answer: All AxLink devices require a minimum of 12 VDC power to operate properly. The power can be supplied by the Central Controller's AxLink cable (remote power configuration) or with an optional 12 VDC power supply (local power configu
Compatible AxLink Cable Types
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything that contains an AxLink port Question: What are compatible AxLink cable types? Answer: Compatible AxLink cable types include those manufactured by Liberty Wire & Cable Inc., and cables that comply with Category 5 or Belden 8102 standards. Pre-Manufactured AxLink Cable Liberty Wire & Cable Inc. manufactures AxLi
Corrected Channel and Level Tables for the NCITE 813 Switcher
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: NCITE-813 NCITE-813A NCITE-813AC Overview: The original NCITE-813 Instruction Manual had tables documenting the Netlinx channels and levels to be used for control and feedback for the switcher device. The original Tables were based upon the Enova DVX Presentation Switchers, but specific assignments did not match up with the prod
DVX 4K Color Space Issues with Certain Apple MAC Laptops
Published April 2nd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: DVX-2265 DVX-3266 Question: Why is my Apple Mac displaying pink or green overlaid images on my DVX2265 / DVX3266 4K presentation switcher? Answer: This was a known issue on the 4K DVX and was fixed in DVX switcher firmware version 2.0.4 or above.
TPDesign Font Size Override
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: TPDesign 5 Question: Is there a way to make the font size larger than 72? Answer: In TPDesign5, the font size cannot be set to a value greater than 72. However, there is a workaround for this. Within Regedit, under: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\AMX Corp.\TPDesign5\Settings\User Preferences Double click to edit any of th
No ONLINE Event From Virtual Device with a Port Number of 2 or Higher
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Programming Netlinx Question: Why is there no ONLINE event from port 2 or higher of my virtual device? Answer: If you have written code for a virtual device with a port number of 2 or higher, you may find the ONLINE handler of a DATA_EVENT never runs. Virtual devices only have one port by default and will not run the ONLINE han
AMX Netlinx Port Assignment Issues
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Programming Question: Why won't my IP port assignments compile correctly? Answer: Port Assignment Symptoms Issue 1: Multiple IP ports in a Netlinx system are typically defined in the following manner: IPDEV1 = 0:FIRST_LOCAL_PORT:0 IPDEV2 = 0:FIRST_LOCAL_PORT+1:0 IPDEV3 = 0:FIRST_LOCAL_PORT+2:0 But if there is a data event
Automator and VSCode can't Send sinteger/float Values to G5 Panels
Published April 2nd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Programming MUSE Automator Python Groovy JavaScript Question: Why can't I send signed integers or float values to G5 panels in Automator or VSCode? Answer: G5 touch panels only accept integer values. You must typecast any other values to integers before they are sent to the panels.
4 Wire RS-485 Pinout
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything with an RS-485 serial port Question: How do you wire a 4 wire RS-485 connection? Answer: In theatre and performance venues, RS-485 networks are used to control lighting and other systems using the DMX512 protocol. RS-485 serves as a physical layer for the AES3 digital audio interconnect. RS-485 is also used in building
2 Wire RS-485 Half Duplex Pinout
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything with an RS-485 serial port Question: How do you wire a 2 wire RS-485 connection? Answer: RS485 half-duplex can use just two wires to communicate with up to 32 device, one at a time. Each device has the ability to turn off its output drivers, so only the one device that is linking to the host outputs a signal on its TX
AxLink Wiring Specifications
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything that has an AxLink port Question: What is the AxLink Wiring Specification? Answer: AxLink is a proprietary communication protocol designed by AMX to control up to 255 devices with a Central Controller using common copper conductors. The AxLink communication protocol supports multiple wiring topologies, including star,
AxLink Maximum Cable Distances
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything that has an AxLink port Question: What are the AxLink maximum cable distances? Answer: The wiring distance specifications describe the total wiring distance between external devices and the Central Controller. For example, FIG. 1 illustrates a star wiring topology, in which the total wiring length is 1,200 feet (366 m
N-Able Video Matrix Color Coding
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: N-Able Question: What do the colors mean in AMX SVSI N-Able? Answer:
AMX SVSI N-Touch - setTimeout vs. setInterval
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: N-Touch Programming Question: What is difference between setInterval and setTimeout? Answer: setTimeout allows us to run a function once after the interval of time. setInterval allows us to run a function repeatedly, starting after the interval of time, then repeating continuously at that interval. setTimeout(expression, timeo
AxLink Over UTP Network Cable
Published April 3rd, 2026 by Wesley Moore
Brand: AMX Models: Anything that has an AxLink port Question: Will AxLink work over UTP network cable? Answer: You can use standard UTP (Category 5/5e/6) network cabling for AxLink data communications, as outlined below: When using UTP cable for AxLink data communication, do not split the AxLink data lines (AXP/AXM wires) across pairs. When using
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