User Guide

Using FileTransfer2

FileTransfer2

 USB direct transfers require that you configure the Master Connection setting on the

panel itself to USB prior to attempting the transfer.

 TCP/IP direct transfers require that you configure the Master Connection setting on the

panel itself to TCP/IP prior to attempting the transfer.

AMX USB Driver Information for USB Enabled G4 Panels

The AMX USB driver (required to connect to USB-enabled G4 panels via USB) is included with

the NetLinx Studio (as well as TPDesign4) installation programs. Once you have installed the latest

version of either NetLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher) or TPD4 (v2.4 or higher), you should have the

required USB driver.

After having installed NetLinx Studio 2 (or TPDesign4), follow the steps below to ensure a valid

USB connection to the G4 panels:

1. Power up the Panel without the USB cable connected to the panel.

2. Plug in the USB cable into the G4 panel.

3. You should see an USB icon show up in the System Tray.

4. Double click on the icon to bring up the list of USB devices (you should see the "AMX USB

LAN LINK"" device in the list).

5. If the "Install Driver" dialog doesn't appear automatically, select the Properties button and

then the Update Driver button.

6. When the Install Driver dialog does appear, click on the Next buttons, accepting all the default

prompts.

7. The OS will complain about the fact that the driver you are installing/updating does not have a

digital signature. This is acceptable, so select to continue the installation.

8. After installation is complete, you are ready to connect to the USB port of the G4 panel.

a. Open the Communication Settings dialog (select a file in the Transfer List and select Edit >

Communication Settings).

b. Select Virtual NetLinx Master as the Transport Connection Option.

c. Click OK to close this dialog.

Virtual NetLinx Master Transfers via USB or TCP/IP Connection

To use Virtual NetLinx Master to transfer TPDesign4 panel (.TP4) files, NetLinx Firmware (.KIT)

files or IR files directly to a MVP-7500, MVP-8400 or NXD/T-CV7 panel:

1. In the Send tab, click the Add button to open the Select Files for File Transfer dialog.

2. Click the Other tab, and select the type of file you want to transfer (only IRL/IRV, TP4 or IRN

files can be transferred via USB connection).

3. Click the Add button. This invokes the Open dialog, where you can locate and select the file

you want to transfer.

4. Select the desired file and click OK to close this dialog and invoke the Enter Device Mapping

Information dialog.

5. Review the mapping information, and click OK to return to the Select Files for File Transfer

dialog.