AMX TPI-PRO-4, Operation/Reference Manual

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Configuring Communication Settings
47 TPI-PRO/DVI (Total Presentation Interface)
Configuring the Ethernet Connection on the NetLinx Master
When using Ethernet as the communication method, the NetLinx Master must first be setup with either a
DHCP or static IP address obtained from either NetLinx Studio or your System Administrator.
Before you start, verify that the NetLinx Master is receiving power and is communicating via Ethernet with the
PC running NetLinx Studio.
1.
Apply power to the TPI-PRO/DVI (see the 12VDC PWR (Power) Connector section on page 23).
2.
Connect the TPI-PRO/DVI to a valid Ethernet Hub on the same LAN as the NetLinx Master and the PC
running NetLinx Studio (see the
ETHERNET 10/100 (RJ-45) Port
section on page 21).

Verify the green LED on the Ethernet ports on both the NetLinx Master and the TPI-PRO/DVI are
illuminated, indicating a proper connection.

Verify the yellow LED on the Master’s Ethernet port is blinking, indicating active communication.
3.
Open the System Settings page on the TPI-PRO/DVI:
a.
Press the SETUP pushbutton on the front panel to access the Setup page.
b.
Press the
Protected Setup
button to access the
Protected Setup
page, using the on-screen keypad to
enter the password (default = 1988 ).
c.
Press the
System Settings
button to open the
System Settings
page (FIG. 45).
NetLinx Master IP Address - URL Mode
In
URL
mode, enter the System Number and the IP/URL of the NetLinx Master in the
System Settings
page.

Use
0
(zero) for if the System Number is unknown (
default setting
).

The default Master Port Number is 1319. Do not alter the Master Port Number value .
1.
Press the
Mode
button until the option cycles to
URL
.

By selecting URL, the System Number field becomes read-only, because the TPI-PRO/DVI
retrieves this value from the Master.
Verify that you are using the latest NetLinx Master firmware (available at
www.amx.com).
FIG. 45 System Settings page
Press to toggle connection
Master Connection Modes