Configuring Communication
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Modero VG Series Touch Panels - Instruction Manual
NOTE: Before continuing, open NetLinx Studio. This program assists in developing a System Number, Master IP/URL, and Master
Port number. Refer to your NetLinx Master’s instruction manuals for more information.
8. Obtain the System Number and Master IP Address from NetLinx Studio. This information must be specific for the system used
with the configured Modero panel.
9. Press the grey Front Setup Access button for 3 seconds to open the Setup page.
10. Press the Protected Setup button (located on the lower-left of the panel page) to open the Protected Setup page.
11. Press the System Settings button (located on the Protected Setup page) to open the System Settings page (FIG. 70) and
begin configuring the communication settings on the panel to match those of the target Master.
NOTE: There are 2 possible Master Connection Types available: USB or Ethernet. A USB connection type is a direct connection
from the panel’s mini-USB port to a corresponding USB port on the PC (acting as a Virtual Master). An Ethernet connection type
involves indirect communication from the panel to a Master via an Ethernet connection to the network.
NOTE: It is recommended that firmware KIT f iles only be transferred over a direct connection and only when the panel is
connected to a power supply. If battery power or wireless connection fails during a firmware upgrade, the panel flash file system
may become corrupted.
NOTE: The mini-USB connector MUST be plugged into an already active panel before the PC can recognize the connection and
assign an appropriate USB driver. This driver is part of the latest TPDesign4 software application installation.
Conf iguring and Using USB with a Virtual Master
NetLinx Studio can be setup 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: Setting up the USB Driver on the PC
1. If you do not currently have the latest version of TPDesign4, navigate to www.amx.com > Tech Cen ter > Downloadable Files
> Application Files > NetLinx Design Tools section of the website and locate the AMX USB Driver executable (AMX USBLAN
Setup exe).
2. Download this executable file to a known location on your computer.
3. Launch the file by double-clicking on it and follow the on-screen prompts to complete your installation. Note that even if you
have loaded the latest AMX Studio or TPD4 software, you will still need to download and install this file if you are working with
either the 1200V-Series or VG-Series of panels.
4. Choose the default language, agree to the Licensing information, and choose the location for the file installations
(C:\Program Files\AMX\USBLAN).
5. From within the Choose Components dialog, select the features you wish to install. The Driver option is selected by default and
is the only item required.
6. Click the Install button to continue with the installation.
7. Once the application begins the installation of the corresponding USB driver files, it may encounter cases where previous
versions of these files already exist. This can occur if you have previously installed release versions of NetLinx Studio and
TPDesign4.
If you are prompted to replace the AXBLAN.INF f ile, select YES.
If you are prompted to replace the Checked driver file, select NO.
If you are prompted to replace the AXBLAN.SYS and AXFILT.SYS f iles, select Yes.
FIG. 70
System Settings page
MAC Address
NetLinx Master’s
connection
Modero
connection
information
from panel is
factory set to a
unique address
information
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