Anthem MDX Crestron User manual
Anthem MDX Crestron Module
Revision: 20190412
Date: 2019/04/12
Author(s): Richard Mullins
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Overview 3
Installation 3
Module Configuration 4
IP Connection 4
RS-232 Connection 4
Input Signals 5
Enable [digital] 5
TCPConnected[digital] 5
GetStatus[digital] 5
ZonePower[1-8] [digital] 5
ZoneMute[1-8] [digital] 5
ZoneSource[1-8] [analog] 6
ZoneVolume[1-8] [analog] 6
Rx$ [string] 6
Feedback Signals 7
TCP_Connect [digital] 7
PowerFB[1-8] [digital] 7
MuteFB[1-8] [digital] 7
FanSpeed [analog] 7
DeviceName$ [string] 7
Tx$ [string] 8
SourceFB[1-8] [analog] 8
VolumeFB[1-8] [analog] 8
VolumeFB$ [string] 8
ZoneName$ [string] 8
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Overview
The Anthem MDX Crestron module allows for IP and RS-232 control over the Anthem MDX
range distribution amplifiers. This module provides control and feedback for all of the
commonly used functions of the Anthem MDX range.
The module provides control using native Crestron symbols for volume (standard analog
0% - 100%) as well as providing both analog (0% - 100%) and string based volume feedback.
The module will provide immediate feedback for changes to most status items as well as
polling for everything else at a user definable rate.
Installation
The zip file that included this documentation has the simpl+ module that needs to be
copied in to your project folder. The files were built and tested on a Crestron 3-series
processor.
The zip file also contains a SIMPL project and a VT-Pro touchscreen design that you can use
for testing. Two devices are configured, one using IP and the other using RS-232. You will
need to adjust the configuration of these connections to suit your local configuration.
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Module Configuration
This module can be configured to communicate over IP or RS-232.
IP Connection
For IP communication you will need to include a TCP/Client. The default port is 14999.
RS-232 Connection
For RS-232 communication you will need to configure the serial settings for a baud rate of
19200, with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. The connection cable needs to be a
straight through type cable and can be either 3-wire or fully wired.
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Input Signals
Enable [digital]
When this signal is high the module will communicate with the anthem. When the signal
goes low the module will not send out any data.
TCPConnected[digital]
This signal needs to be connected to the TCP/IP Client symbol on the Connect-F signal. The
module will not send out any data until this signal goes high. NOTE: This signal only takes
effect if the connection type is set to TCP.
GetStatus[digital]
This signal is used to refresh the current state of the MDX rather than wait for the next
polling period.
ZonePower[1-8] [digital]
Raising this signal will power the matching zone on, lowering it will power the matching
zone off. The signals from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you are using the
MDX-8.
ZoneMute[1-8] [digital]
Raising this signal will mute the volume of the matching zone, lowering it will un-mute the
selected zone. The signals from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you are using
the MDX-8.
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ZoneSource[1-8] [analog]
This signal changes the current input for the selected zone. The possible values are as
follows
Value
Input Format
0
No Input
1
Analog Input 1
2
Analog Input 2
3
Analog Input 3
4
Analog Input 4
5
Analog Input 5 (ignored on the MDX-8)
6
Analog Input 6 (ignored on the MDX-8)
7
Analog Input 7 (ignored on the MDX-8)
8
Analog Input 8 (ignored on the MDX-8)
9
Digital Input 1 (ignored on the MDX-8)
10
Digital Input 2 (ignored on the MDX-8)
11
Digital Input 3 (ignored on the MDX-8)
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Digital Input 4 (ignored on the MDX-8)
ZoneVolume[1-8] [analog]
This signal can be set from 0 to 100% to set the matching volume.
Rx$ [string]
The data from the IP or RS-232 connection to the amp should be connected here.
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Feedback Signals
TCP_Connect [digital]
This signal will go high when the enable is set high and TCP is the selected connection type.
This signal is designed to be attached to the TCP/IP Client symbol on the Connect input.
PowerFB[1-8] [digital]
This signal will go high to indicate the matching zone is powered on and low when the
matching zone if powered off. The signals from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if
you are using the MDX-8.
MuteFB[1-8] [digital]
This signal will be high when the mute is active for the matching zone, low when the
matching zone is inactive. The signals from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you
are using the MDX-8.
FanSpeed [analog]
This signal will provide the current fan speed in RPM.
DeviceName$ [string]
This signal outputs the device name of the connected MDX device.
SerialNumber [string]
This signal indicates serial number of the connected MDX device.
BuildDate [string]
This signal indicates the current build date of the connected MDX device.
Model [string]
This signal indicates the date of the current model of the connected MDX device.
Version [string]
This signal indicates the firmware version of the connected MDX device..
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Tx$ [string]
This signal is for the MDX transmit data. It needs to be connected to the Tx$ join on your IP
Client or RS-232 symbol.
SourceFB[1-8] [analog]
This signal will provide current source of the matching zone (see the Source input for a list
of possible values). The signals from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you are
using the MDX-8.
VolumeFB[1-8] [analog]
This signal will provide the current volume as a percentage (0% - 100%) for the matching
zone. The signals from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you are using the MDX-8.
VolumeFB$ [string]
This signal provides the volume as a string (0.0 - 100.0) for the matching zone. The signals
from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you are using the MDX-8.
ZoneName$ [string]
This signal provides the name set in the web interface for the matching zone. The signals
from 5 - 8 are designed to be commented out if you are using the MDX-8.
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