Binding/Unbinding Devices - AMX NETLINX STUDIO V2.4 Instruction Manual

Working With Online Devices
FIG. 24 Example result of Check Port Status (displayed in the Status tab of the Output window)

Binding/Unbinding Devices

The Unbound Devices folder in the device tree (FIG. 20) indicates all devices in the system that are
not currently bound to a Master. These are "orphan" devices, until they are assigned to
communicate to a specific Master.
To Bind an Unbound Device:
1. Right-click on a device contained in the Unbound Devices folder of the Device Tree to access
the Device Tree context menu.
2. Select Bind Device to open the Bind/Unbind Device dialog (FIG. 25).
FIG. 25 Bind/Unbind Device dialog
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An Unbound (or "Orphan") device is an NDP-capable device which has not yet been
assigned (bound) to communicate with a specific Master. Unbound devices can be
associated (bound) to a Master for communications via the Bind/Unbind Device option
in the Device Tree context menu.
A Bound device is one which has established communication with a specific Master.
Device:Port:System information for
the selected device
Selected Unbound Device (click down-arrow
to select a different unbound device)
The information here indicates:
[device number], device name and firmware info
Check the Master that you want to bind the device to
The information here indicates:
[device number], device name and firmware info
NetLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher)