User Guide

Configuring Communication
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NXP-TPI/4 NetLinx Touch Panel Interface
6. Press Done to close the keypad, assign the number, and return to the Protected Setup page.
7. Use the Baud Rate Up/Down arrows to cycle through the available Baud Rates for TPI/4 Serial
communication to the Master (according to the SW1 DIP switch configuration within the NetLinx
device). The default is 38400.
8. Press the on-screen Reboot button to restart the TPI/4 and incorporate any changes.
9. Obtain the System Number and Master IP Address from NetLinx Studio. This information must be
specific for the system used with the configured TPI/4.
10. If you are not already in the Protected Setup page, either press the front panel TOUCH button or
from the Setup page press the Protected Setup button to return to the Protected Setup page.
11. Press the System Connection button (located on the Protected Setup page) to open the System
Connection page (FIG. 22) and begin configuring the communication settings on the TPI/4 to match
those of the target Master.
FIG. 21 Protected Setup page with Keypad
Before continuing, open NetLinx Studio. This program assists in developing a System
Number, Master IP/URL, and Master Port number. Refer to your NetLinx Master’s
instruction manual for more information.
FIG. 22 System Connection page
MAC Address
NetLinx Master’s
connection
TPI/4
connection
information
from unit is
factory set to a
unique address
information