Virtual Netlinx Master Usb Transfers; Configuring The Touch Panel For Virtual Netlinx Master Usb Transfers; Configuring Filetransfer2 For Virtual Netlinx Master Usb Transfers - AMX FILETRANSFER2 V1.0 Instruction Manual

Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers

FileTransfer2 supports direct connection to G4 panels via USB (and TCP/IP), for situations where
the target panel is not connected to a NetLinx Master. In this situation, you can use your PC's USB
connection to connect directly to the panel, using your PC as a Virtual NetLinx Master.
There are three basic steps to Virtual NetLinx Master USB file transfers:

1. Configuring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers

2. Configuring NetLinx Studio for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers
3. Transferring Files Using a Virtual NetLinx Master USB Connection
Configuring the Touch Panel for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers
If it is not already powered up and connected, apply power to the G4 panel and verify that it is
connected to the PC running NetLinx Studio via the USB connector on the rear (or side) of the
panel.
Connecting the Panel to your PC via USB:
1. Apply power to the panel by plugging in the power supply.
2. Wait for the splash screen to disappear, then use a (Type A) USB cable to connect the panel to
an available USB port on your PC. Plug the USB cable into the panel first, then connect to the
PC.
To configure the panel for Virtual NetLinx Master transfers via USB:
1. Press and hold the grey 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 USB as the Master Connection.
6. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the Reboot button to
reboot the panel.

Configuring FileTransfer2 for Virtual NetLinx Master USB Transfers

1. Click Edit and select Communication Settings to open the Communication Settings dialog.
2. Select Virtual NetLinx Master as the Transport Connection Option.
3. Click the Edit Settings button to access the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog, which
displays the System number of the Virtual NetLinx Master (default = 1).
Assuming that the actual NetLinx Master is set to 0 (via the System Properties dialog - System
ID field), this default setting will work. However, if you have designated any other number as
the System ID, be sure to set this System Number to a different number than the System ID, to
avoid a conflict with the actual NetLinx Master (range = 1-65535).
As indicated in the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog, changes made to the
system number field will not take effect until all communications are stopped and
restarted.
FileTransfer2
Using FileTransfer2
29