Product Overview and Specifications
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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Quick Reference Tables for Modes
The modes listed in the following three tables are those supported by DXLink Transmitters and Receivers. The Quick Reference
Tables are intended to help users navigate the many modes available for system setup and use. For complete information on any of
the modes listed, see the relevant sections or chapter referenced at the end of the Descriptions.
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling System Architecture
Mode
Description
DXLink Modes
DXLink Modes refer to the type of physical components and how they are connected to make up the system. When
Transmitters and Receivers are cabled into a system and powered on, they automatically detect the DXLink Mode they
are being used in.
Endpoint Mode:
• When the system is setup to use Transmitters and/or Receivers with an Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher or an
applicable Enova DVX Solution, the system is in Endpoint Mode (see example on page 28).
Or
• When a TX is directly connected to an RX but, in addition, the TX and/or RX is connected to a NetLinx Central
Controller via a LAN or directly connected to the Controller, the system is in Endpoint Mode (see example on
page 30).
Extender Mode:
• When a TX is directly connected to an RX, the system is in Extender Mode (see example on page 31).
For further information, reference #2 Toggle DIP switch settings for DXLink Mode (see page 35) and DXLink System
SEND_COMMANDs (see page 79).
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling Addressing/Networking
Mode
Description
IP Addressing
Modes
IP Addressing Modes refer to network connection settings. By default, all network connection settings are turned OFF.
Static IP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to one stable IP address the device will use continuously.
DHCP Mode
:
• This mode configures the network connection to choose a new IP address for each network session.
To enable network capability, see “Network Configuration” on page 52.
ID Mode
ID (Identify) Mode refers to the protocol for enabling a user to establish device addresses. This Mode, accessible
through NetLinx Studio, places the entire system on hold while it waits for an event from a NetLinx device in the
named system (e.g., pressing the ID Pushbutton on the TX or RX). For further information, see “Assign a Device
Address (ID Mode)” on page 57.
Ethernet Modes
Ethernet Modes refer to the LAN configuration settings.
Auto Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to discover its own settings based on the network it is connected to.
Speed/Duplex Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to calculate its speed as either 10 or 100 and to communicate in either
half- or full-duplex.
Ethernet Mode discovery and configuration information is available through Telnet commands. For further
information, see “Establishing a Terminal Connection Via Telnet” on page 91.
Master
Connection
Modes
Master Connection Modes refer to the modes of communication used for connection to the Master as specified via
the SET CONNECTION Telnet command.
Auto Mode:
This mode utilizes TCP communication. It looks for a matching System Number and attempts to come online with the
first Master it sees with that System Number.
TCP URL Mode:
TCP; the Master is specified via URL.
UDP URL Mode:
UDP; the Master is specified via URL.
NDP Mode (Default):
UDP; utilizes the NDP binding process to assign the DXLink Module (the physical device) to a Master (or Virtual
Master) via NetLinx Studio. Once bound, communications are conducted via UDP.
For further information, see “Master Connection Modes” on page 98.
