Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers

When Virtual NetLinx Master is selected as the Transport Connection Option (in the Communication Settings dialog), the PC can act as a NetLinx Master for file transfer purposes, in lieu of an actual NetLinx Master. See the

Conf iguring a Virtual NetLinx

Master section on page 129.

NetLinx Studio supports direct connection to G4 and G5 panels via TCP/IP and USB, for situations where the target panel is not connected to a NetLinx Master. In this situation, you can use your PC's Ethernet or USB connectors to connect directly to the panel, using your PC as a Virtual NetLinx Master.

• • Virtual NetLinx Master supports both TCP/IP and USB connections, and can be used to transfer TPDesign4 panel (.tp4) file, TPDesign5 (.tp5) files to G5 touch panels, NetLinx Firmware (*.kit) files, or IR Files directly to G4 touch panels.

  • TCP/IP direct transfers require that you configure the Master Connection setting on the panel itself to TCP/IP prior to attempting the transfer. See the

    Conf iguring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP Transfers section on

    page 15

    4.

  • USB direct transfers require that you configure the Master Connection setting on the panel itself to USB prior to attempting the transfer. See the

    Configuring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers section on page 155

    .

Refer to the

Conf iguring a Virtual NetLinx Master section on page 129

for details.

Conf iguring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP Transfers

If it is not already powered up and connected, apply power to the G4 or G5 panel and verify that it is connected to the LAN via the TCP/IP connector on the rear (or side) of the panel.

1. Press and hold the gray Front Setup Access button (below the touch screen) for 3 seconds to access the Setup page.
2. Press the Protected Setup button to access the Protected Setup page.
3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password (the default password is 1988).
4. Press the System Connection button to access the System Connection Setup page.
5. Select Ethernet as the Master Connection.
6. Set the System Number to 0 (zero).
7. Select the Master URL / IP input box and enter the IP address of your PC.

NOTE: To get your PC's IP address, select Start > Run and type cmd to open a DOS window. Then, enter ipconfig to display the IP address of your PC.

1. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the Reboot button to reboot the panel.
2. After several seconds, the panel should appear in the Online Tree, listed as Virtual NetLinx Master. Once you can see the device online, you may transfer panel files directly to and from the G4 or G5 device.

Transferring Files Using a Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP Connection

To use Virtual NetLinx Master to transfer system files directly to a device via TCP/IP:

NOTE: Verify that Virtual NetLinx Master is selected as the Transport Connection Option in the Communication Settings dialog. See the

Conf iguring a Virtual NetLinx Master section on page 129

for details.

1. Select Tools > File Transfer to open the File Transfer dialog (open to the Send tab).
2. Click the Add button to open the Select Files for File Transfer dialog.
3. Click the Other tab, and select the type of file you want to transfer.
4. Click the Add button. This invokes the Open dialog, where you can locate and select the file you want to transfer.
5. Select the desired file and click OK to close this dialog and invoke the Enter Device Mapping Information dialog.
6. Review/edit the mapping information, and click OK to return to the Select Files for File Transfer dialog.
7. Click OK to return to the File Transfer dialog, where the new file should appear in the Files to Send list.
8. Click inside the check box to the left of the file you just added. Keep in mind that any files with a check mark will be included in this transfer.

Note that the Connection column indicates that the file you just added is using Virtual NetLinx Master.

1. Click the Send button to begin the transfer.

The progress and status of each file transfer is indicated in the File Transfer Status tab of the Output Bar.

Conf iguring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers

Connect the Panel to Your PC Via USB

1. Apply power to the panel by plugging in the power supply.
2. Wait for the splash screen to disappear, then use a (Type A) USB cable to connect the panel to an available USB port on your PC. Plug the USB cable into the panel first, then connect to the PC.

Conf igure the Panel for USB Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers

1. Press and hold the Front Setup Access button (below the touch screen) for 3 seconds to access the Setup page.
2. Press the Protected Setup button to access the Protected Setup page.
3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the password (the default password is 1988).
4. Press the System Connection button to access the System Connection Setup page.
5. Select USB as the Master Connection.
6. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the Reboot button to reboot the panel.

After several seconds, the panel should appear in the Online Tree, listed as Virtual NetLinx Master. Once you can see the device online, you may transfer panel files directly to and from the G4 or G5 device.

AMX USB LAN Software for USB Enabled G4 or G5 Panels

The AMX USB LAN software (which includes the G4 or G5 Panel USB driver) is required to connect to USB-enabled G4 or G5 panels via USB. To download the latest version of the AMX USB LAN software:

1. Go to www.amx.com and log in as a Dealer.
2. Go to the Tech Center (via the link at the top of the main page).
3. Click the Application Files link in the menu on the left side of the screen.
4. Click the NetLinx Design Tools link at the top of this page.
5. Click on the AMX USB LAN link to view the AMX License Agreement.
6. Click I Accept to download the AMX_USBLAN_v0x_xx_xx_xx.ZIP file (Save to Disk).

Installing the AMX USB LAN Application

1. Open the AMX_USBLAN_v0x_xx_xx_xx.ZIP file. There are two files included in the ZIP:
2. The Installation Details.HTM file (open to read detailed installation instructions)
3. Open the AMX_USBLAN_SETUP_v0x_xx_xx_xx.EXE file to install the AMX USB driver.

MVP-5200i USB Driver

The MVP-5200i utilizes a native RNDIS USB driver. This driver utilizes Ethernet-over-USB. When the MVP-5200i device is connected to the computer, it should create a new LAN connection (see My Computer | My Network Places | View network connections). It is necessary to supply a static IP address for this LAN connection. To enter a static IP address for the connection, you must edit the properties of the TCP/IP interface of the connection itself, via Windows Network Connections settings:

1. Launch the Network Connections dialog (Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections).
2. Right-click on the Network Connection that indicates "AMX USB Device Link", and select Properties from the context menu. This invokes the Local Area Connection Properties dialog.
3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog.
4. Select Use the following IP address, and enter the desired (static) IP Address and Subnet Mask for the panel.
5. Click OK to save your changes.

Note: The static IP assigned to this connection should be on the same subnet as the IP address entered on the device Setup Pages (Protected Setup | System Settings | IP Settings | IP Address).

Transferring Files Using a Virtual NetLinx Master USB Connection

To use Virtual NetLinx Master to transfer files directly to a panel via USB:

NOTE: Verify that Virtual NetLinx Master is selected as the Transport Connection Option in the Communication Settings dialog. See the

Conf iguring a Virtual NetLinx Master section on page 129

for details.

1. Select Tools > File Transfer to open the File Transfer dialog (open to the Send tab).
2. Click the Add button to open the Select Files for File Transfer dialog.
3. Click the Other tab, and select the type of file you want to transfer.
4. Click the Add button. This invokes the Open dialog, where you can locate and select the file you want to transfer.
5. Select the desired file and click OK to close this dialog and invoke the Enter Device Mapping Information dialog.
6. Review the mapping information, and click OK to return to the Select Files for File Transfer dialog.
7. Click OK to return to the File Transfer dialog, where the new file should appear in the Files to Send list.
8. Click inside the check box to the left of the file you just added. Keep in mind that any files with a check mark will be included in this transfer.

Note that the Connection column indicates that the file you just added is using Virtual NetLinx Master.

1. Click the Send button to begin the transfer.

The progress and status of each file transfer is indicated in the File Transfer Status tab of the Output Bar.

Canceling File Transfers

1. Right-click on an item in the File Transfer Status tab of the Output Bar
2. Select Cancel Current Transfer from the context menu.

CAUTION: Canceling during a f ile transfer may leave the target device in an unstable state.

File Transfer Status Information

Once you have started a file transfer operation, the following types of status information are displayed in the File Transfer Status tab of the Output Bar:

Transfer Errors and Def initions

The following table describe the most common error messages that might be displayed in the Error column of the Transfer Status Window.