AMX NXD-500i manual Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master

Configuring Communication

Configuring and Using USB with a Virtual Master

NetLinx Studio can be set up to run a Virtual Master where the PC acts as the Master by supplying its own IP Address for communication to the panel. The PC is first equipped with the USB driver, the panel is then configured for USB communication, and then Studio is configured to act as the Master.

For a personal computer to establish a connection to a Modero panel via USB, the target computer must have the appropriate AMX USB driver installed. This installation is bundled into the latest TPDesign4 software setup process or can be downloaded independently from the main Application Files page on www.amx.com.

Step 1: Setup the Panel and PC for USB Communication

1.If you do not currently have the latest version of TPDesign4, navigate to www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Application Files > NetLinx Design Tools section of the website and locate the File Transfer 2 executable (FT2Setup.exe). This will install the native RNDIS USB driver when executed.

2.Download this executable file to a known location on your computer.

3.Launch the Setup.exe file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Step 2: Confirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC

The first time each AMX touch panel is connected to the PC, it is detected as a new hardware device and the panel-specific USBLAN driver becomes associated with it. Each time thereafter, the panel is "recognized" as a unique USBLAN device and the association to the driver is done in the background. When the panel is detected for the first time, some user intervention is required during the association between panel and driver.

1.After the installation of the USB driver has been completed, confirm the proper installation of the large Type-A USB connector to the PC's USB port, and restart the PC.

If the panel is already powered, continue with step 3.

The panel MUST be powered and configured for USB communication before connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel’s Program Port.

2.Connect the terminal end of the Ethernet cable to the connector on the side of the touch panel and then apply power.

3.After the NXD-500i panel powers up, press and hold the Front Setup Access button for 4 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

4.Select Protected Setup > System Settings (located on the lower-left) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 19).

No connection is established until the Virtual Master becomes active within NetLinx Studio

Red Connection Status icon -

indicates no connection to a Virtual Master

Green Connection Status icon - indicates communication to a Virtual Master

FIG. 19 System Settings page - using a USB Connection type

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