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Step 3: Modify the Source Code on your Master
Before you can use the Computer Control application, you must first modify the
NetLinx Master Source Code to support the new (G4CC) functionality:
1.
Insert the NXA-USBCC stick into a USB port on the PC to be
controlled (FIG. 3). Confirm that a new USB detection icon (
in the windows taskbar. This icon does not appear on a MAC.
2.
Launch NetLinx Studio, select File > Open, navigate to the assigned USB
stick drive and open the cc-GuestPC Test.axs file. This file acts as a
source for the various communication parameters needed by the Master
to allow the initial communication between the panel and the PC.
3.
Scroll through the code in the cc-GuestPC TEST.axs file, and add the fol-
lowing information into your Master Source Code:
•
Add a Telnet device connection to your device definitions by copying the
following information from the
cc-GuestPC TEST.axs file) and pasting it into your source code:
•
vdvGuestPC = 0:5:0
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Add the entire Module Definition:
DEFINE_MODULE 'cc-GuestPCMod' <myModuleName>
(<guestPcDevice>)
where:
<myModuleName> - local name for this instance of the cc-GuestPC
module
<guestPcDevice> - device for cc-GuestPC to use for internal data
events; this should be a DEFINE_DEVICE for the events to work properly
4.
Save and close the cc-GuestPC Test.axs file.
5.
Right-click the Module folder (in the Workspace containing your
current Project), and select Add Existing Module File.
6.
Navigate to the Module folder on the USB stick, and select *.tko from the
Files of type field.
7.
Select the cc-GuestPC.tko file and click Open > OK. This file needs to
be added to your Workspace and compiled with the source code.
8.
Save your Workspace, verify that your source code is designated as the
Master source code file, and then press F7 to begin compiling your
Master Source Code and Module file. This process creates the .tkn file
that is transferred to the Master.
9.
Verify that your Master is online and communicating and select Tools >
File Transfer to open the File Transfer dialog. Click the Add button to
open the Select Files for File Transfer dialog, open to the Current
Workspace tab.
10. Locate the compiled *.tkn file and select it for transfer. Click OK to return
to the File Transfer dialog.
11.
Click Send to transfer the selected tkn file to the target Master.
Step 4: Configure Computer Control
configCC.exe (included on the USB stick) is the Configuration Utility for
G4CC. Use this application to designate up to four Modero or TPI/4 panels that
will be allowed to control this computer.
1.
Use the computer's file browser to navigate to the assigned USB stick
drive location and open the Computer Control > Config folder.
2.
Use the configCC.exe application (on the USB stick) to configure the
G4CC application. Double-click the configCC.exe (AMX G4CC Config
on a MAC) to run the configuration utility.
The following information is needed by the Computer Control
Configuration Utility (FIG. 4) for each G4 panel or TPI/4 interface:
Config CC application - PC
FIG. 4
G4 Computer Control Configuration screen
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DEFINE_DEVICE
section (of the
AMX G4CC Config app - MAC
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AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.
•
NetLinx Master IP Address/DNS (Fixed IP/URL):____.____.____.____
(Acquire the IP Address of the Master via NetLinx Studio:
select Diagnostics > Network Addresses > Get IP Information).
•
G4 Touch Panel Device ID: _______
(Acquire the panel device number in the online tree of NetLinx Studio).
) appears
•
G4 Touch Panel System: _______
(Acquire the system number in the online tree of NetLinx Studio).
•
Computer Control Button Address Port: _______
(Acquire this number via TPD4, in the Programming Tab of the Button
Properties window).
•
Computer Control Button Address Code (Channel): _______
(Acquire this number via TPD4, in the Programming Tab of the Button
Properties window). This information was previously entered into the
Address Code field for the Computer Control button.
•
Press the OK button when finished adding a single panel. This action
modifies the amxCC.cfg file and stores your settings until the values
within the configCC.exe file are altered. Once the USB Control Stick has
been configured, it can be used on any computer residing on the Ethernet
Network that can communicate with the NetLinx Control System.
•
Add multiple panels using the Next button (
utility screen or Add (
Step 5: Run the Computer Control Application
1.
Once the configuration file has been created, double-click the
amxCC.exe file, located in the Computer Control folder, to begin your
G4CC session and display the G4CC icon (
turns green (
puter.
2.
Upon opening this file, your PC will be displayed on the touch panel.
3.
To terminate your Computer Control session, right-click on the G4CC icon
and select Close Computer Control from the menu.
While you can have between 1 and 4 masters/panels connected to the PC you
should not connect more than one PC to any one master/panel.
Warranty Exception
AMX Corporation warrants this product to be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for 30 days from the date of purchase from
AMX Corporation. This product is not eligible for credit return.
11/07
) on the PC configuration
) on the MAC (maximum of four panels).
) in the taskbar. The icon
) when a Modero or TPI/4 panel is connected to the com-
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