Instruction manual

Product Overview and Specifications
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling Addressing/Networking
Mode Description
IP Addressing Mode
IP Addressing Modes refer to network connection settings. By default, all network
connection settings are turned OFF.
Static IP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to one stable IP address the device
will use continuously.
DHCP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to choose a new IP address for each
network session.
To enable network capability, see “Network Configuration” on page 57.
ID Mode
ID (Identify) Mode refers to the protocol for enabling a user to establish device
addresses. This Mode, accessible through NetLinx Studio, places the entire system
on hold while it waits for an event from a NetLinx device in the named system (e.g.,
pressing the ID Pushbutton on the TX or RX). For further information, see “Assign a
Device Address (ID Mode),” on page 60.
Ethernet Modes Ethernet Modes refer to the LAN configuration settings.
Auto Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to discover its own settings based on the
network it is connected to.
Speed/Duplex Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to calculate its speed as either 10 or 100 and to
communicate in either half- or full-duplex.
Ethernet Mode discovery and configuration information is available through Telnet
commands. For further information, see “Establishing a Terminal Connection Via
Telnet” on page 101.
Master Connection
Modes
Master Connection Modes refer to the modes of communication used for connection
to the Master as specified via the SET CONNECTION Telnet command.
Auto Mode:
• This mode utilizes TCP communication. It looks for a matching System Number and
attempts to come online with the first Master it sees with that System Number.
TCP URL Mode:
• TCP; the Master is specified via URL.
UDP URL Mode:
• UDP; the Master is specified via URL.
NDP Mode (Default):
• UDP; utilizes the NDP binding process to assign the DXLink Module (the physical
device) to a Master (or Virtual Master) via NetLinx Studio. Once bound,
communications are conducted via UDP.
For further information, see “Master Connection Modes” on page 107.
IR SEND_COMMAND
Modes
IR SEND_COMMAND Modes refer to displaying and setting the IR port active
system settings as IR, Serial, or Data modes.
GET MODE SEND_COMMAND:
• The GET MODE SEND_COMMAND reveals the active system (IR, Serial, or Data)
settings.
SET MODE SEND_COMMAND:
• The SET MODE SEND_COMMAND changes the active system settings.
For further information, see “IR SEND_COMMANDs” on page 81.