Configuring Communications
The first time the panel is recognized by the PC as a new USB device, a USB driver installation popup window (FIG. 27) is displayed. This window notifies you that the panel has been detected as a USB device, and the appropriate USB driver is being installed to establish communication with the panel. It also indicates that the AMX USBLAN driver does not contain a Microsoft® digital signature.
FIG. 27 USB driver installation popup window
8.Click Yes to proceed with the driver installation.
Once the installation is complete, the panel and PC are ready to communicate via USB.
9.Navigate back to the System Settings page.
Configure a Virtual NetLinx Master using NetLinx Studio
A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target panel 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
Before beginning:
1.Verify the panel has been configured to communicate via USB within the System Settings page and that the USB driver has been properly configured. Refer to the previous section for more information.
2.In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 28).
IP Address of computer
(not needed as this is a direct USB connection)
FIG. 28 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master
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