AMX NXD-1700VG - Configuring Communication; Overview; Modero Setup and System Connection

Configuring Communication
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Modero VG Series Touch Panels - Instruction Manual
Conf iguring Communication
Overview
Communication between the Modero panel and the Master is done using either USB or ETHERNET (DHCP or Static IP). Ethernet
communication can be achieved through either a direct connection (Ethernet) or through the use of the optional NXA-PCI80211G
wireless interface card.
NOTE: USB input devices must be plugged into the rear or side USB connectors before the G4 panel is powered-up. The panel will not
detect a USB connection of this type until after the unit cycles power.
NOTE: Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and Modero panel firmware. Verify you are using the latest
versions of AMX’s NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 programs.
Modero Setup and System Connection
1. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page (FIG. 68).
2. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page and display
an on-screen keypad.
3. Enter 1988 into the Keypad’s password field and press Done when finished.
NOTE: Clearing Password #5, from the initial Password Setup page, removes the need for you to enter the default password
before accessing the Protected Setup page.
4. Press the red Device Number field to open the Device Number keypad (FIG. 69).
5. Enter a Device Number value for the panel into the Device Number Keypad. The default value is 10001 and the range is from 1
- 32000.
NOTE: When using multiple panels within a NetLinx System, remember to assign unique Device Number values to each panel so
that all assigned panels appear in the System listing for the target Master.
6. Press Done to close the keypad, assign the number, and return to the Protected Setup page.
7. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the panel and incorporate any changes.
FIG. 68
Setup page
FIG. 69 Protected Setup page
Battery Base button doesn’t appear
until NXT is connected to a BASE/B
Connection Status
Red Connection Status icon -
Green Connection Status icon -
indicates no connection to a Master
indicates communication to a Master
indicates an unreliable
network connection
Yellow Connection Status icon -