Specifications

WebConsole - System Options
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NI & DVX Central Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
WebConsole - System Options
System Overview
The Manage System page is accessed by clicking on the System button. This page allows you to view and configure
various aspects of the NetLinx System, separated by four tabs:
Manage System - Options in this tab allow you to view/change the Master’s System Number, Control/
Emulate system devices, perform Diagnostics, configure Server settings and set the time/date via the Clock
Manager. See the System - Manage System section on page 45 for details.
Manage License - Options in this tab allow you to add device licenses (Product ID and License Key) to the
Master. See the System - Manage License section on page 63 for details.
Manage NetLinx - Options in this tab allow you to view a detailed list of NetLinx devices connected to the
Master. See the System - Manage NetLinx section on page 64 for details.
Manage Devices - Options in this tab allow you to view the details of additional attached devices (including
module-supported third-party devices). See the System - Manage Devices section on page 65 for details.
The default view for the System option is Manage System / System Number (FIG. 45).
System - Manage System
The Manage System tab contains links to several different System-related configuration pages, as described in the
following subsections:
Manage System - System Number
The options on this page display the current System Number assigned to the target Master (read-only), and allow you to
change the system number (see FIG. 45).
Changing the System Number On the Master
1. Enter the new numeric value into the New System Number field.
2. Click the Accept button to save this new value to the system on the target Master. The message; "System number
changed to X. Master must be rebooted for the change to take effect.", reminds you that the Master must be rebooted
before the new settings take effect.
3. Click Reboot to reboot the target Master. The Device Tree then reads "Rebooting...". After a few seconds, the
Device Tree refreshes with the current system information (including the updated system number assignment). If
the Device Tree does not refresh within a few minutes, press the Refresh button and reconnect to the Master.
Using Multiple NetLinx Masters
When using more than one Master, each unit must be assigned to a separate System value. A Master’s System value can
be changed but it’s device Address must always be set to zero (00000). The Device Addressing dialog will not allow
you to alter the NetLinx Master address value.
FIG. 45 Manage System (System Number)
These tabs provide access to the various
System Management features
(default view = Manage System)
Currently selected page