Specifications

Initial Configuration
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Initial Configuration
Overview
This section describes using the NetLinx Studio software application to perform the initial configuration of the NetLinx
Master. NetLinx Studio is used to setup a System number, obtain/assign the IP/URL for the NX controller, as described
in this section (as well as to transfer firmware Kit files to the Master - see the Upgrading Firmware section on page 13).
Before You Start
1. Verify you have the latest version of the NetLinx Studio application version 4.0 installed on your PC.
NetLinx Studio is available to download from www.amx.com. Login to download the latest version. Alternatively,
if it is already installed, use the Web Update option in NetLinx Studio’s Help menu to obtain the latest version.
The default location for the NetLinx Studio application is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx
Studio > NetLinx Studio.
2. Verify that an LAN cable is connected from the NX controller to the LAN Hub.
3. Connect a programming cable (Type-B USB) from the Program Port on the NX controller to a USB port on the PC
being used for programming.
4. Apply power to the NX controller.
Preparing the NX Controller for USB Communication
To establish USB communication with the NX controller via the PROGRAM port with Type-B-to-Type-A cable:
1. Launch NetLinx Studio and select Settings > Workspace Communication Settings (FIG. 3):
2. This opens the Workspace Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 4).
FIG. 3 NetLinx Studio menu bar - Settings > Workspace Communication Settings
FIG. 4 Workspace Communication Settings dialog