Configuring Communication

IP Address of computer

(not needed as this is a direct USB connection)

FIG. 39 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master

3.Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.

4.Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section).

5.Click the Virtual Master radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section).

6.Click the Edit Settings button to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 39).

7.Enter the System number (default is 1).

8.Click OK to close all open dialogs and save your settings.

9.Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System.

10.Right-click on Empty Device Tree/System and select Refresh System to re-populate the list.

The panel will not appear as a device below the virtual system number (in the Online Tree tab) until both the system number (default = 1) is entered into the Master Connection section of the System Settings page and the panel is restarted.

The Connection status turns green after a few seconds to indicate an active USB connection to the PC (Virtual Master).

If the System Connection icon does not turn green, check the USP connection and communication settings and refresh the system.

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NXD-700Vi specifications

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