Initial Configuration; Overview; Before You Start; Preparing The Ni Controller For Serial Communication - AMX NI-700 Webconsole & Programming Manual

Initial Conf iguration

Overview

This section describes using the NetLinx Studio software application to perform the initial configuration of the NetLinx Master.
NetLinx Studio is used to setup a System number, obtain/assign the IP/URL for the NI Controller, as described in this section (as
well as to transfer firmware Kit files to the Master - see the Upgrading Firmware section on page 24).

Before You Start

1. Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from www.amx.com. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively, if it is already
installed, use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio's Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx
Studio.
2. Verify that an LAN/ICSNet cable is connected from the NI Controller to the LAN Hub.
3. Connect an programming cable (RS-232) from the Program Port on the Central Controller to a COM port on the PC being
used for programming.
NI-4000/4100 only: Verify that any control cards are inserted and their respective connectors are attached.
4. Verify that the NI Controller is powered on.

Preparing the NI Controller for Serial Communication

To establish serial communication with the NI Controller via the PROGRAM (DB9) port:
1. Launch NetLinx Studio and select Settings > Master Communication Settings (FIG. 2):
NetLinx Studio menu bar - Settings > Master Communication Settings
FIG. 2
2. This opens the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 3).
Master Communication Settings dialog
FIG. 3
3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog (FIG. 4):
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