Programming of Softkey via Axcess

BlackLabel

Hi!

I?m a newbie in programming AMX, trying to learn the Axcess code...

I?ve purchased two units of Softkey (TX-SK+) and a Axcent2.
Now, I?m searching for more informations about programming the TX-SK+ via Axcess/NetLinx.
I did build a cable to program this units via COM (tested with SKDesign).

How can I program it via Axcess or NetLinx?
I only found this: http://www.amx.de/faq/Hardware%20FAQs/softkey.htm
Is there any instruction about connecting for download?
How can I upload IR codes or IR files?
In the manual of the Softkey, I read about a possibility to use the COM port as an output.
Does anybody tried this? How should I tell the Softkey to send on COM?

Many thanks.
Greetings from Germany.
Oliver

Thomas Hayes

Okay, did you purchase the RF reciever with this unit?

Marc Scheibein

It's years ago that I did Softkey programming from scratch, but some months ago I tried to download ab existing Softkey program with Studio, and I had no success, Studio has not detected the Softkey as master. I had to use AXcessX to download.

BlackLabel

Hi Thomas,

I did not purchase a RF receiver yet. They always bid me out...

I just started to collect all the parts for a complete running system.

I know about the different possible frequencies of the receivers and the transmitters.
That?s no problem, I couldn?t solve.

Until I?ve got all the parts, I?d like to learn a little bit more about the programming.
I?ve got some experience in programming the others (Cr...), but the AMX stuff is new for me.

If I did read it right, the softkey can be used like an programmable universal remote, sending out an IR signal, I can define.
How can I download the program and the IR files?

I?ve got two Softkey units.
I?d like to use one to control any device via the COM port on the softkey (the 1/10 inch socket).

Quoted from the softkey manual:

RS-232 master/control port
The RS-232 Master/Control port pushbutton (Figure 12) sets the RS-232
Master/Control port on the TX-SK+. Set the port to ENABLED to upload or
download AXCESS programs via a PC-to-AMX programming cable connection. Set
the port to DISABLED to transmit RS-232-control signals.

Does anybody tried this?

Many thanks.
Oliver