Programming the Mio R-4
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Mio Modero R-4
USB
NetLinx Studio can be set up to run a Virtual Master where the PC acts as the Master by supplying its
own IP Address for communication to the Mio R-4. For a PC to establish a USB connection with a Mio
R-4, it must have the AMX USBLAN driver installed.
Prepare your PC for USB communication with the Mio R-4
If you haven’t already done so, download and install the latest versions of NetLinx Studio and
TPDesign4 (from www.amx.com), and restart your PC.
Configure a Virtual NetLinx Master using NetLinx Studio
A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target Mio R-4 is not connected to a physical
NetLinx Master. In this situation, the PC takes on the functions of a Master via a Virtual NetLinx Master.
This connection is made by either using the PC’s Ethernet Address (via TCP/IP using a known PC’s IP
Address as the Master) or using a direct mini-USB connection to communicate directly to the Mio R-4.
Before beginning:
1.
Download the latest AMX USB LAN driver from
www.amx.com
.
2.
In NetLinx Studio, select
Settings
>
Master Communication Settings
, from the Main menu to
open the
Master Communication Settings
dialog (FIG. 23).
3.
Click the
Communications Settings
button to open the
Communications Settings
dialog box.
4.
Click the
NetLinx Master
radio button (
from the Platform Selection section
).
5.
Click the
Virtual Master
radio button (
from the Transport Connection Option section
).
6.
Click the
Edit Settings
button to open the
Virtual NetLinx Master Settings
dialog (FIG. 23).
7.
Enter the System number (default is
1
).
8.
Click
OK
to close all open dialogs and save your settings.
9.
Click the
OnLine Tree
tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System.
The AMX USBLAN driver for Windows XP can be downloaded as a stand-alone
application from www.amx.com.
FIG. 23
Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master
(not needed as this is a direct
USB connection)
IP Address of computer
