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4 Replies Last post: Nov 19, 2008 7:22 PM by programmertech

Crestron and nexia config file?????????

Nov 10, 2008 2:14 PM

Click to view angryjames's profile angryjames 1 posts since
Nov 10, 2008
I am working on a program to work a crestron processor and the biamp nexia, all i want to know is if someone has a config file (that the modules included pdf asks for) that i can maybe get an idea of what its talking about.
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Click to view Tony_Rouget(TechSupport)'s profile Tony_Rouget(TechSupport) 11 posts since
Feb 8, 2008
1. Re: Crestron and nexia config file????????? Nov 10, 2008 5:41 PM

By configuration file, I'm guessing that they mean the .nex file that is loaded inside the Nexia platform. Bear in mind that Audia/Nexia DSP platform are Open Architecture processors. In other words, they will most likely have a unique configuration that is programmed by the DSP programmer. Pretty much the same than a Crestron/AMX processor that has a unique code programmed into it.

To be able to control the Nexia device, you will need to ask your DSP programmer which instance ID and which block you need to control. This information comes from the "configuration file" of the Nexia.

If you still have further questions, have a look at our Technical newsletter on 3rd party control available for download here: http://www.biamp.com/tech_news.php or contact our technical support hotline: 1 800 826 1457

Finally, I hear that a new module (v6.2) was posted on the Crestron website. This module may be simpler to use so I would maybe recommend it instead of v5.1

Tony

Click to view programmertech's profile programmertech 33 posts since
Jul 25, 2008
2. Re: Crestron and nexia config file????????? Nov 10, 2008 7:10 PM

Also I find that it is a lot easier if you use the Instance ID Tags over Instance ID's as if for some reason the DSP Programmer deletes something, as long as he puts the same tag on the new block Crestron doesn't run into issues. Also I use The Tags when programming both Biamp and Crestron to keep track of what point in my Biamp program I am wanting to control with Crestron.


Just My 2 cents on Instance ID's VS. ID Tags


Kris

Click to view Raphayo's profile Raphayo 15 posts since
Jun 12, 2008
3. Re: Crestron and nexia config file????????? Nov 19, 2008 6:28 PM
in response to: programmertech

When i've done my training at Biamp last year, The Instance ID Tag are only for information, but do you mean we can use the tag instead of the Id to sent command to the biamp Processor ?

Click to view programmertech's profile programmertech 33 posts since
Jul 25, 2008
4. Re: Crestron and nexia config file????????? Nov 19, 2008 7:22 PM
in response to: Raphayo

Raphayo,


Yes that is correct.

When I program for both Crestron and Biamp it makes my life a lot easier if I ID Tag my blocks that way when I have to trouble shoot my SIO in Crestron I know where I am talking to or for that fact not talking to. It also makes it easier if you or some one else deletes say a fader or a mixer and you have to add one again. with the instance ID's you can never get that ID back. But if you use a ID Tag insted then just drop in a new block to replace the deleted one, and then rename the ID Tag. Crestron will find it the same as before as it is looking for the tag and not the ID.

Just don't start your tag with a number and if you need to break up your tag then do it with an underscore, I also like to use capitals to keep it in the same style as the rest of Biamp 232 code. Example: SETD 1 MMMUTEIN PROG_MIXER 1 1\x0D.


I hope this helps answer your question.


By the way I am out you the TO Office.


Thanx,


Kris

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