AxLink Device Addressing
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Metreau Keypads Instruction Manual
AxLink Device Addressing
Overview
Metreau Keypads with AxLink used in NetLinx applications require a unique numeric AxLink device address of 1-255. Consider
specifying the device address for each keypad before final installation.
NOTE:
AxLink device addressing applies only to the MET-6N, MET-7, and MET-13 keypads. Metreau Audio Keypads (DAS-MET-6SRC
and DAS-MET-13) do not require device addressing.
Device Addressing on MET-6N Keypads
The MET-6N uses two AxLink devices addresses - one for the keypad itself, and a second one for the IR Receiver.
The device address of the IR Receiver is auto-assigned to be one number higher than the device address of the keypad itself
(to which the firmware is uploaded).
The MET-6N will appear as two devices in the
Devices
frame, because it’s built-in IR Receiver is recognized as a separate
online device.
Firmware is uploaded to the device address of the keypad (not the IR Receiver).
For example, if the MET-6N is set to device address 127, then the IR Receiver on that MET-6N will appear as device number
128. Firmware must be sent to the keypad, not the IR Receiver (in this example, device 127).
Setting the AxLink Device Address
AxLink-enabled Metreau keypads (MET-6N, MET-7 and MET-13) use an 8-position mini-DIP switch to specify a unique device
address for each keypad in a NetLinx Control System (see FIG. 13).
NOTE:
Before touching the device, discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object.
1.
If connected, disconnect the power supply.
2.
Locate the 8-position mini-DIP switch on the rear panel.
3.
Set the DIP switch according to the values shown below.
The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are in the ON position. Note that the ON position is
indicated on the DIP Switch.
FIG. 13
DIP Switch and SWT Jumper locations
Switch 1 2 3 4 5
6
7
8
Value
1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
MET-6N
MET-7
DIP Switch
DIP Switch
DIP Switch
MET-13