User Guide
Using NetLinx Studio
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DXP-PRO v1.1 - On-Site Installer’s Guide
Setting Up the Master
Some files will need to be transferred to the Master outside of NetLinx Studio, using FTP (file
transfer protocol). To accomplish this, communication cannot take place over a serial cable using
the program port on the Master. Instead, it must be done via Ethernet. Therefore it is always
recommended that all downloads and communication between NetLinx Studio and the Master be
done via Ethernet. Using Ethernet also results in faster transfers.
When the NetLinx Master ships, it is configured for serial communication at 38,400 baud. To
configure the NetLinx Master for Ethernet communication requires a Serial connection.
1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.2 (default location is Start >Programs > AMX Control Disc >
NetLinx Studio > NetLinx Studio 2.2).
2. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu, to open the Master
Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 1).
3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog
(FIG. 1).
4. Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate you
are working with a NetLinx Master (such as the NXC-ME260/64 or NI-Series of Integrated
Controllers).
5. Click the Serial radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you
are connecting to the Master via a (Serial) COM port.
6. Click the Edit Settings button to open the Serial Settings dialog (FIG. 1).
7. Set the COM port parameters for the selected COM port used for communication to the
NetLinx Master. Default parameters are: COM1, 38400, 8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit,
and No Flow Control. If communication fails on a known COM port, change the baud rate
to 115200 and try again.
8. Click OK three times to close the open dialogs and save your settings.
FIG. 1 Assigning Communication Settings and Baud Rates
The default setting for these
units is 38400
If the connection fails to establish:
Select a different COM port, press the Retry button to reconnect using the same
communication parameters, or press the Change button to alter your communication
parameters and repeat steps 2 thru 8.