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Can i connect a Novara CP-1008 to a Ni Controller directlly

ajay thomasajay thomas Posts: 42
in AMX Hardware
Hi,

I had ordered the wrong keypad instead of getting the AMX switch with Axlink i got the AMX cp-1008 switch with a rs232 out.

Is it possible to connect the Novara CP-1008 directly to amx controller is so ,if so would i address it as 5001:1:0 and do the following buton event.Also anyone no whats the command to turn the led backlight of the button on and off

BUTTON_EVENT[dv_Switch,switchautobutton]
{
push:
{
switchautoindex = GET_LAST(switchautobutton)
SWITCH(switchautoindex)
{
CASE 1: //Button 1 on cp-1008
{
// All lights on
do_push(dv_RadiaTP,17)
break
}
CASE 2: //button 2 on cp-1008
{
// all fluroscent on
do_push(dv_RadiaTP,1)
break
}
CASE 3: //button 3 on cp1008
{
// all cove light on
do_push(dv_RadiaTP,3)
break
}
}

Thanks in advance
Ajay

Comments

  • ericmedleyericmedley Posts: 4,177
    I suppose one could connect it to an NI serial port and write a driver to translate the serial strings coming out and make those into something the program could use for controlling whatever. But, really??? Just send it back and get the right thing...
  • AuserAuser Posts: 506
    You could have the Ni interpret arbitrary strings from the keypad, but all feedback would have to be done on the keypad.

    I'm with Eric - I'd suggest you send it back and get the right one.
  • ericmedleyericmedley Posts: 4,177
    Auser wrote: »
    You could have the Ni interpret arbitrary strings from the keypad, but all feedback would have to be done on the keypad.

    I'm with Eric - I'd suggest you send it back and get the right one.

    Yeah, this is one of those, "I know there's a 'right' wat to do this but I'm going to deliberately do it wrong and spend a lot of time trying to get it working" kinda thing.

    Hope he can return it for the right keypad.
  • AuserAuser Posts: 506
    Yep, waste of time (=money). Bite the bullet and return it or just order in the right panel and sell that one into another job.
  • JLambanJLamban Posts: 20
    Have same problem too. I have the Novara CP-1008 to control my Radia lights and NI-2100 as my controller.
  • ashish.gupta@aesthetix.inashish.gupta@aesthetix.in Posts: 3
    AVX-400-SP

    Hi
    i have a AVX-400- SP switcher and novara-08-SP keypad..
    the keypad is connected through the Axlink port of the switcher.
    i have done the programming for keypad in the netlinx window.but i don't know how to upload the code in the AVX-Switcher.so that i can control all the input and display device by the keypad.

    please help me how can i upload the code in the switcher.
  • kennethkkennethk Posts: 86
    ashish.gupta@aesthetix.in wrote: »
    Hi
    i have a AVX-400- SP switcher and novara-08-SP keypad..
    the keypad is connected through the Axlink port of the switcher.
    i have done the programming for keypad in the netlinx window.but i don't know how to upload the code in the AVX-Switcher.so that i can control all the input and display device by the keypad.

    please help me how can i upload the code in the switcher.

    Hi first of all, i guess you should make a new thread with this question since its not related...

    That said: You dont program either of these products in Netlinx.

    Just connect the Novara panel to the AVX-400 via RS-232 (not AxLink).
    The default codes (in the Novara) are the correct codes for controlling the AVX-400's functions!

    Then use the DCS software to upload the correct (proj/mon) "driver" for controll of the display.
  • ashish.gupta@aesthetix.inashish.gupta@aesthetix.in Posts: 3
    Hi
    Kennethk
    thanks for your reply..
    but still i have some confusion,please help..
    * suppose the novara keypad is connected to the AVX-400 via RS-232,then in that case is there is any need to write the code for novara keypad in the netlinx.(if not then how can we control the device(AVX-400) via novara keypad.)
    *Can we connect the novara keypad via Axlink port?

    Regards
    Ashish Gupta
  • kennethkkennethk Posts: 86
    No need to program

    And you may not connect true AxLink.

    This isn't a Netlinx controller.
    The AxLink is for connecting the avx to a controller
  • ashish.gupta@aesthetix.inashish.gupta@aesthetix.in Posts: 3
    Hi
    kennethk

    so no need to do anything for the Novara keypad.just connect it to the AVX-400 via RS-232 Port.it will work automatically?
    and using AMX-DCS i have to do the coding for the display unit which is connected to the AVX-400?
  • kennethkkennethk Posts: 86
    Correct!

    And the dcs software doesn't involve programming.
    You simply select Brand/model and upload!
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