Step 3: Confirm And View Current Amx Usb Device Connections - AMX Modero NXD-500i Operation/Reference Manual

Configuring Communication

Step 3: Confirm and View Current AMX USB Device Connections

The USB driver information can be confirmed via two different methods:
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Navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > and double-click the System icon to launch the System
Properties dialog.
2.
Select the Hardware tab and click on the Device Manager button to launch the Device Manager dialog.
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FIG. 19 Device Manager dialog showing USB device
3.
Confirm that a new USB detection icon (FIG. 20) appears in the lower-right taskbar on the PC display
window.
4.
Double-click on the icon to open the Unplug or Eject Hardware window and confirm the AMX USB
LAN LINK has been installed and is operating properly.
A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target panel is not connected to a
physical NetLinx Master. In this situation, the PC takes on the functions of a Master
via a Virtual NetLinx Master.
This connection is made by either using the PC's Ethernet Address, via TCP/IP
using a known PC's IP Address as the Master, or using a direct mini-USB
connection to communicate directly to the panel.
5.
Click the Properties button to view further information about the installed USB driver.
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Via the Control panel (previous steps 1 and 2) or
Via the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon from the Taskbar.
Within the Device Manager dialog, the AMX USBLAN device appears under Network Adapters
(FIG. 19) and has a unique name such as AMX USB LAN LINK #2.
The number changes depending on which recognized panel is currently connected.
NXD-500i 5" Wall/Flush Mount Touch Panel with Intercom
USB connected touch
panel (showing the
recognized panel)