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Quick Start Guide

DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver

Overview

The DXLink Multi-Format TX and HDMI RX Modules transmit HDMI, audio, and

control over twisted pair cable. (The HDMI TX is discontinued.) The Multi-Format TX

also has an analog video input. DXLink Modules can be set up in one of three ways:

• Endpoint Mode (Switcher) – connect one or more to a switcher with an

integrated Master.

• Endpoint Mode (Standalone) – connect TX/RX pair directly to each other with

one connected to a NetLinx Central Controller via LAN or directly to Controller.

• Extender Mode (Standalone) – connect TX/RX pair directly to each other.

These Modules support InstaGate Pro® and SmartScale® Technology.

The Instruction Manual – DXLink Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver contains

complete documentation (including full specifications and supported input and output

resolutions); for details, see www.amx.com.

General Specifications

* A desktop power supply (ENERGY STAR

qualified) is provided with each module.

** “Common building” is defined as: Where the walls of the structure(s) are physically

connected and the structure(s) share a single ground reference.

System Setup

The Multi-Format TX (or HDMI TX) and the RX work with a switcher that supports

DXLink Technology for transmission of HDMI (or with a Central Controller) or as a

standalone pair. The Transmitter receives an HDMI signal (or analog video on a

Multi-Format TX) and embedded audio from the source. Both the video and embedded

audio are transported over twisted pair cable to a DXLink Input Board (or connector).

The signal is routed via the DXLink Output Board (or connector) to an RX. On both

Transmitters, stereo audio or digital audio connections are provided as supplemental

audio inputs. The RX also provides a stereo audio output. Both Transmitters and the

Receiver support RS-232 for serial data transfer, USB, IR, and Ethernet.

DIP Switch Toggles – Default OFF

Before installing the units, find the scenario you are using in the table below and set

the DIP switch toggles accordingly. Toggle #4 is reserved for future functionality.

For standalone pair upgrades, set Toggles #1-2-3 to ON and connect one unit to Master.

* Connect ICS LAN port of DXLink unit to network device (e.g., laptop, IP controlled projector,

ICSLan Device). In standalone setup, connect ICS LAN port of other DXLink unit to network.

** In standalone setup using NetLinx control of DXLink serial/IR ports, only one of the DXLink

units should be connected to network (the unit with #1 Toggle enabled).

Grounding

If the system is experiencing problems with delivery of DXLink signals to/from an

Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher or Enova DVX Solution, adding a ground wire from

the TX/RX to the switcher may improve performance. Technically this type of

grounding is only required when a DXLink Transmitter or Receiver is connected to an

ungrounded device, but this added grounding measure can be used at the discretion

of the installer (for instructions, see the product manual).

Mounting Options (Rack Trays and Mounting Brackets)

For details on the four versatile mounting kit options for V Style modules (rack tray,

rack tray with fill plates, surface mount, and pole mount), see www.amx.com.

General Specifications

Approvals CE, UL, cUL, FCC Class A, RoHS

AC Power* • 100 to 240 VAC single phase, 50 Hz to 60 Hz

• 0.6 A @ 115 VAC max.

Power Consumption,

Local 12 V Supplied (max.)

Multi-Format TX 10 W (13.5 V), HDMI TX 9 W,

HDMI RX 18 W

Power Consumption,

Enova DXLink Supplied (max.)

Multi-Format TX 10 W, HDMI TX 9 W,

HDMI RX 15 W

DXLink Power

Important: AMX does not support

use of any other power supplies or

PoE injectors as they may potentially

damage the DXLink equipment.

• Power can be supplied by a DXLink Power

sourcing device such as an Enova DGX 8/16/32

or compatible Enova DVX (3155HD or 2155HD)

or PS-POE-AT-TC (FG423-84) or PDXL-2

(FG1090-170).

• To use PS-POE-AT-TC or PDXL-2 as a power

source, the TX and RX modules require firmware

v1.2.40 for TX and v1.0.80 for RX or later.

• When used in conjunction with the Enova DGX,

use the Enova DGX Configuration Tool located at

www.amx.com/enova to determine the power

requirements of a configuration and whether any

of the DXLink Transmitters or Receivers should

be powered with the local power. The tool

contains instructions on how to use it.

Thermal Dissipation,

Local 12 V Supplied (max.)

Multi-Format TX 34 BTU (13.5 V),

HDMI TX 31 BTU, HDMI RX 61 BTU

Thermal Dissipation,

Enova DXLink Supplied (max.)

Multi-Format TX 34 BTU, HDMI TX 31 BTU,

HDMI RX 51 BTU

Operational Temperature

Storage Temperature

• 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)

• -22° F to 158° F (-30° C to 70° C)

Operational Humidity

Storage Humidity

• 5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)

• 0% to 90% RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions

5.15 in. (13.08 cm) depth; 8.71 in. (22.12 cm) width;

1.00 in. (2.54 cm) height

Weight / Shipping Weight Approx. 1.1 lb. (0.50 kg) / 2.20 lb. (1.00 kg)

MTBF 381,000 hrs.

Compatible Formats HDMI, HDCP, DVI

(DVI requires conversion cable)

Analog Signal (Multi-Format TX only) RGBHV, RGBS, RGB, Y/Pb/Pr, Y/c, composite

Supported Twisted Pair Cable Types Shielded Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7

Note: For more details and helpful cabling

information, reference the white paper titled

“Cabling for Success with DXLink” at

www.amx.com

or contact your AMX representative.

Supported Twisted Pair Cable Length

Up to 328 ft. (100 m)

Important: DXLink twisted pair cable runs for

DXLink equipment shall only be run within a

common building.**

Compatible Products Enova DGX 8/16/32; most Enova DVX Solutions

FIG. 1 DXLink TX and RX as endpoint solution with compatible DXLink equipment

FIG. 2 DXLink TX and RX as extender solution

Common Scenarios Toggles

Standalone Setup (TX/RX pair direct connection) 1 - 2 - 3

AV signals only OFF - OFF - OFF

AV with Ethernet pass-through to networked device* ON - OFF - OFF

AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports** ON - ON - ON

AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports, plus Ethernet

pass-through to network device*

ON - ON - ON

Switcher Setup (TX/RX with Enova DVX/DGX Switcher) 1 - 2 - 3

AV signals only OFF - OFF - OFF

AV with Ethernet pass-through to networked device* ON - N/A - OFF

AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports OFF - N/A - ON

AV with NetLinx control of TX/RX unit and serial/IR ports, plus Ethernet

pass-through to network device*

ON - N/A - ON

FIG. 3 DIP switch toggles enable/disable special functionality

Destination device

Twisted pair cable

DXLink Receiver

DXLink Transmitter

Source device

DXLink

Input Boards

DXLink

Output Boards

Enova DGX 16

Twisted pair cable

Destination device

DXLink Receiver

DXLink Transmitter

Source device

Receiver

TX or

DIP switch

Multi-Format TX

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