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File Transfer Operations
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 Configuring a
Virtual NetLinx Master section on page 129.
NetLinx Studio supports direct connection to G4 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.
Refer to the Configuring a Virtual NetLinx Master section on page 129 for details.
Configuring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP Transfers
If it is not already powered up and connected, apply power to the G4 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.
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.
8.
Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the Reboot button to reboot the panel.
9.
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 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:
Verify that Virtual NetLinx Master is selected as the Transport Connection Option in
the Communication Settings dialog. See the Configuring 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 checkmark will be
included in this transfer.
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Virtual NetLinx Master supports both TCP/IP and USB connections, and can be used to transfer TPDesign4
panel (.tp4) file, 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 Configuring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master TCP/IP
Transfers section on page 160.
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 161.
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