
Initial Configuration
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NX-Series Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Initial Configuration
Overview
This section describes using the NetLinx Studio software application to perform the initial configuration of the NetLinx Master.
NetLinx Studio is used to setup a System number, obtain/assign the IP/URL for the NX controller, as described in this section (as
well as to transfer firmware Kit files to the Master - see the
Before You Start
1.
Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application version 4.0 installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from
www.amx.com
. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively, if it is already
installed, use the
Web Update
option in NetLinx Studio’s Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is
Start
>
Programs
>
AMX Control Disc
>
NetLinx Studio
>
NetLinx
Studio
.
2.
Verify that a LAN cable is connected from the Master to the LAN Hub.
3.
Connect a programming cable (Type-B USB) from the
Program Port
on the Master to a USB port on the PC being used for
programming.
4.
Apply power to the Master.
Preparing the Master for USB Communication
To establish USB communication with the Master via the PROGRAM port with Type-B-to-Type-A cable:
1.
Launch NetLinx Studio and select
Settings
>
Workspace Communication Settings
2.
This opens the
Workspace Communication Settings
dialog (FIG. 4).
FIG. 3
NetLinx Studio menu bar - Settings > Workspace Communication Settings
FIG. 4
Workspace Communication Settings dialog