User Guide

Configuring Communication

NXP-TPI/4 NetLinx Touch Panel Interface

Master Connection - Using ICSNet

Before beginning:

1. Veri fy t ha t an ICSNet cable is connected from both the rear of the TPI/4 to the NetLinx Master and

from the Master to an ICSNet port.

2. Verify that the NetLinx Master is receiving power and is turned On.

3. Connect the terminal end of the PSN power cable to the 12 VDC power connector on the rear of the

TPI/4 and supply power.

4. After the TPI/4 powers-up, press the SETUP button on the front of the TPI/4 unit to continue with

the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

5. Press the Protected Setup > System Connection button (located on the lower-left) to open the

System Connection page (FIG. 23).

6. Toggle the ICSNET/Ethernet field (from the Master Connection section) until the choice cycles to

ICSNet. Refer to the System Connection Page section on page 75 for more information about the

fields on this page.

7. Do not alter any of the fields in the IP Settings section (using DHCP as the default). These fields are

not user-editable and are used when connecting via ICSNet between the Master and the TPI/4.

8. Press the Protected Setup button on the touch panel to return to the Protected Setup page.

9. Press the on-screen Reboot button from the Protected Setup page to both save any changes and

restart the TPI/4.

This method depends on first connecting the ICSNet cable, having the TPI/4

recognize it, and then setting up ICSNet communication.

If the TPI/4 was not already powered, continue with steps 3 and 4. These steps allow

the TPI/4 to cycle through its available ports and detect any attached connectors.

FIG. 23 System Connection page (using ICSNet)

ALL grey fields are read-only but still display the network information. Blue fields

toggle through available options. Red fields open the on-screen keyboard for

information editing.