AMX NetLinx Studio, Instruction Manual

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File Transfer Operations
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Note that the Connection column indicates that the file you just added is using Virtual NetLinx Master.
9.
Click the Send button to begin the transfer.
The progress and status of each file transfer is indicated in the File Transfer Status tab of the Output Bar.
Configuring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers
Connect the Panel to Your PC Via USB
1.
Apply power to the panel by plugging in the power supply.
2.
Wait for the splash screen to disappear, then use a (Type A) USB cable to connect the panel to an available USB
port on your PC. Plug the USB cable into the panel first, then connect to the PC.
Configure the Panel for USB Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers
1.
Press and hold the Front Setup Access button (below the touch screen) for 3 seconds to access the Setup page.
2.
Press the Protected Setup button to access the Protected Setup page.
3.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password (the default password is 1988 ).
4.
Press the System Connection button to access the System Connection Setup page.
5.
Select USB as the Master Connection .
6.
Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the Reboot button to reboot the panel.
After several seconds, the panel should appear in the Online Tree, listed as Virtual NetLinx Master. Once you can see the
device online, you may transfer panel files directly to and from the G4 device.
AMX USB LAN Software for USB Enabled G4 Panels
The AMX USB LAN software (which includes the G4 Panel USB driver) is required to connect to USB-enabled G4
panels via USB. To download the latest version of the AMX USB LAN software:
1.
Go to www.amx.com and log in as a Dealer.
2.
Go to the Tech Center (via the link at the top of the main page).
3.
Click the Application Files link in the menu on the left side of the screen.
4.
Click the NetLinx Design Tools link at the top of this page.
5.
Click on the AMX USB LAN link to view the AMX License Agreement .
6.
Click I Accept to download the AMX_USBLAN_v0x_xx_xx_xx.ZIP file ( Save to Disk ).
Installing the AMX USB LAN Application
1.
Open the AMX_USBLAN_v0x_xx_xx_xx.ZIP file. There are two files included in the ZIP:
2.
The Installation Details.HTM file (open to read detailed installation instructions)
3.
Open the AMX_USBLAN_SETUP_v0x_xx_xx_xx.EXE file to install the AMX USB driver.
MVP-5200i USB Driver
The MVP-5200i utilizes a native RNDIS USB driver. This driver utilizes Ethernet-over-USB. When the MVP-5200i
device is connected to the computer, it should create a new LAN connection (see My Computer | My Network Places |
View network connections). It is necessary to supply a static IP address for this LAN connection. To enter a static IP
address for the connection, you must edit the properties of the TCP/IP interface of the connection itself, via Windows
Network Connections settings:
1.
Launch the Network Connections dialog (Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network
Connections).
2.
Right-click on the Network Connection that indicates " AMX USB Device Link ", and select Properties from the
context menu. This invokes the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.
3.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog.
4.
Select Use the following IP address , and enter the desired (static) IP Address and Subnet Mask for the panel.
5.
Click OK to save your changes.
The static IP assigned to this connection should be on the same subnet as the IP
address entered on the device Setup Pages (Protected Setup | System Settings | IP
Settings | IP Address).