Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems Version 2.0 Introduction This document describes version 2.0 of the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems, which provides an interface between an AMX NetLinx system and a Polycom HDX or VSX system. This controller code is based upon the AMX Duet module. The Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems supports an RS-232 serial protocol or control over IP and was tested using Polycom HDX software version 2.0.1 and VSX software version 8.7. Both platforms share a common master code file but have separate touch panel files. The required RS-232 communication settings are a default baud rate of 9600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no flow control. The required serial cable for this device uses pins 2, 3, and 5. Pin 2 is wired to pin 3, pin 3 is wired to pin 2, and pin 5 is wired to pin 5. Implementation When RS-232 controlled (the default configuration), the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems communicates with the Polycom HDX or VSX system and exchanges information upon initialization. Communication is indicated on the touch panel by the spinning gears. When IP controlled, the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems communicates with the Polycom HDX or VSX system after you comment or uncomment the pair of DEFINE_MODULE statements as needed in the DEFINE_START section of the master file and then set the IP address for the system to be controlled in the UI file in the DEFINE_VARIABLE section. Supported Touch Panel Sizes The Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems supports 12-inch touch panels. Features The Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems enables you to do the following: - Manually place or hang up an IP, ISDN, or POTS call - Place a multipoint call - Search and place a call from the phone book - Enable or disable far-end or near-end camera control - Select the main video source - Set up to six camera presets - Adjust the speaker volume level and mute or unmute the microphone - Enable or disable Auto Answer, Do Not Disturb, and Auto Mute - Select a multipoint viewing mode (auto, presentation, discussion, or full screen) - Enable or disable the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and specify the PIP location - Simulate all remote control functionality - Start and stop sending content - View the system information - Reinitialize the system
Polycom HDX Panel Pages Overview Every page in the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems includes a menu for navigating to a different page, the communication status of the Polycom HDX system, the call connection status, and an Exit button that returns the touch panel to the Polycom Logo page. Polycom Logo Page The Polycom Logo page is displayed after you have loaded the touch panel and the AMX NetLinx sample code onto your master. Touch the Polycom Logo page to navigate to the Welcome page.
Welcome Page The menu options on the Welcome page allow you to navigate to other pages. Spinning gears represent an active connection between the AMX system and the Polycom HDX system. New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 includes an RSS 2000 menu option.
Place A Call Page Touch Place A Call in the menu to navigate to the Place A Call page. From this page, you can manually dial and hang up an ISDN, IP, or audio-only call, select the desired speed of the video call, check the call status, and use DTMF tones. New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 includes the Call Status button.
Hang Up Page Touch Hang Up on the Place A Call page or Directory page to view the Hang Up page. From this page, you can hang up an individual site, or you can hang up video, audio, or both video and audio at all sites. New in Version 2.0 This page is new in version 2.0.
Conference Status Page Touch Call Status on the Place A Call page to view the Conference Status page. New in Version 2.0 This page is new in version 2.0.
Directory Page Touch Directory in the menu to navigate to the Directory page. From this page, you can import the local directory or the global directory, search the local directory, select the desired site to call, or hang up the call. New in Version 2.0 The global directory is new in version 2.0.
Camera Controls Page Touch Cameras in the menu to navigate to the Camera Controls page. From this page, you can select the main video source, control the near-end camera, control the far-end camera if enabled on the far-end system, and store or recall up to six camera presets. You can also turn the PIP on or off, start or stop sending content, and switch to fullscreen viewing mode. To set a preset: Touch and hold one of the Presets buttons for 2 seconds. To recall a preset: Touch and release one of the Presets buttons. New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 includes button feedback for cameras.
Polycom Remote Page Touch Polycom Remote in the menu to navigate to the Polycom Remote page. This page simulates the Polycom remote control and supports most functions available on the Polycom remote control. New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 includes Zoom control buttons, Volume control buttons, and the Option button.
RSS 2000 Page Touch RSS 2000 in the menu to navigate to the RSS 2000 page. From this page, you can control the functions of the RSS 2000, including play, pause, record, and navigation. New in Version 2.0 This page is new in version 2.0.
Volume Adjustment Page Touch Volume in the menu to navigate to the Volume Adjustment page. From this page, you can increase, decrease, or mute the volume.
System Information Page Touch System Info in the menu to navigate to the System Information page. This page provides the version number for the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems. This page also provides the software version, system name, model, serial number, IP address, and phone number of the Polycom HDX system. You can also reset the AMX system from this page. New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 includes reporting of the IP address on the Polycom HDX system.
Conference Setup Page Touch Conference Setup to display the Conference Setup page. This page allows you to configure auto-answering calls, manually answering calls, and auto-muting calls. You can also select the multipoint viewing mode, enable or disable far-end camera control, set a meeting password, select the PIP position, and enable the do not disturb functionality. New in Version 2.0 Version 2.0 includes the Wake button and the Sleep button.
Polycom VSX Panel Pages Overview Every page in the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems includes a menu for navigating to a different page, the communication status of the VSX system, the call connection status, and an Exit button that returns the touch panel to the Polycom Logo page. Polycom Logo Page The Polycom Logo page is displayed after you have loaded the touch panel and the AMX NetLinx sample code onto your master. Touch the Polycom Logo page to navigate to the Welcome page.
Welcome Page The menu options on the Welcome page allow you to navigate to other pages. Spinning gears represent an active connection between the AMX system and the VSX system.
Place A Call Page Touch Place A Call in the menu to navigate to the Place A Call page. From this page, you can manually dial and hang up an ISDN, IP, or audio-only call, select the desired speed of the video call, check the call status, and use DTMF tones.
Hang Up Page Touch Hang Up on the Place A Call page or Directory page to view the Hang Up page. From this page, you can hang up an individual site, or you can hang up video, audio, or both video and audio at all sites.
Conference Status Page Touch Call Status on the Place A Call page to view the Conference Status page.
Directory Page Touch Directory in the menu to navigate to the Directory page. From this page, you can import the local directory, search the local directory, select the desired site to call, or hang up the call.
Camera Controls Page Touch Cameras in the menu to navigate to the Camera Controls page. From this page, you can select the main video source, control the near-end camera, control the far-end camera if enabled on the far-end system, and store or recall up to six camera presets. You can also turn the PIP on or off, send or stop sending content, and switch to fullscreen viewing mode. To set a preset: Touch and hold one of the Presets buttons for 2 seconds. To recall a preset: Touch and release one of the Presets buttons.
Polycom Remote Page Touch Polycom Remote in the menu to navigate to the Polycom Remote page. This page simulates the Polycom remote control and supports most functions available on the Polycom remote control. Unsupported functions include camera pan/tilt/zoom, increasing and decreasing volume, and muting the volume.
Volume Adjustment Page Touch Volume in the menu to navigate to the Volume Adjustment page. From this page, you can increase, decrease, or mute the volume.
System Information Page Touch System Info in the menu to navigate to the System Information page. This page provides the version number for the Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems. This page also provides the software version, system name, model, serial number, IP address, and phone number of the VSX system. You can also reset the AMX system from this page.
Conference Setup Page Touch Conference Setup to display the Conference Setup page. This page allows you to configure auto-answering calls, manually answering calls, and auto-muting calls. You can also select the multipoint viewing mode, enable or disable far-end camera control, set a meeting password, specify the PIP position, and enable the do not disturb functionality.
Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems: Release Notes, Version 2.0 The Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems is based on the AMX Duet module developed by AMX and posted on the AMX web site. Polycom has made modifications and changes to the files which have gone through extensive Software Quality Assurance testing to verify that the API commands in both the Polycom and AMX posted modules work. This Polycom Contoller Code for AMX Systems is backwards compatible with previous versions and has been tested with Polycom HDX software version 2.0.1 and VSX software version 8.7. New Features in Version 2.0: Support for the VSX platform. Support for the RSS 2000 (Polycom HDX systems on software version 2.0.1 only). IR emulation for volume control, zoom control, and options (Polycom Remote page). Support for waking or placing the Polycom HDX or VSX system into sleep mode. Support for placing multipoint calls and hanging up individual sites in multipoint calls. Support for the global directory (Polycom HDX systems only). A button for hanging up analog audio calls. Button feedback for camera input switching for near and far sites. Feedback for system s IP address. Feature Limitations in Version 2.0: Outbound call status may not be reported due to the Allocated response that the controller code expects from the Polycom HDX or VSX system (Place A Call page). Holding down the delete key continuously is not supported (Polycom Remote page). Camera pan or tilt movement is not supported (Polycom Remote page). You must press the Camera button once to send content and once to stop sending content. Status feedback updates for the last item selected (Polycom Remote page). Camera inputs 1 through 5 send the camera near command. The content play and content stop buttons are mapped to input 4 by default. These buttons send the vcbutton play and vcbutton stop commands, respectively. If an input other than input 4 is used for content, the vcbutton command must be remapped to the desired input. Searching the address book is not supported (Directory page). Polycom Controller Code for AMX Systems: Release Notes, Version 1.0 Feature Limitation in Version 1.0: The first site name in the Address Book may be incorrect (Address Books page).