AMX Mio Modero R-4 - Manual (Page 41)

Programming the Mio R-4
33 Mio Modero R-4
USB
NetLinx Studio can be set up to run a Virtual Master where the PC acts as the Master by supplying its
own IP Address for communication to the Mio R-4. For a PC to establish a USB connection with a Mio
R-4, it must have the AMX USBLAN driver installed.
Prepare your PC for USB communication with the Mio R-4
If you haven’t already done so, download and install the latest versions of NetLinx Studio and
TPDesign4 (from www.amx.com), and restart your PC.
Configure a Virtual NetLinx Master using NetLinx Studio
A Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM) is used when the target Mio R-4 is not connected to a physical
NetLinx Master. In this situation, the PC takes on the functions of a Master via a Virtual NetLinx Master.
This connection is made by either using the PC’s Ethernet Address (via TCP/IP using a known PC’s IP
Address as the Master) or using a direct mini-USB connection to communicate directly to the Mio R-4.
Before beginning:
1. Download the latest AMX USB LAN driver from www.amx.com.
2. In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to
open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 23).
3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog box.
4. Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section).
5. Click the Virtual Master radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section).
6. Click the Edit Settings button to open the Virtual NetLinx Master Settings dialog (FIG. 23).
7. Enter the System number (default is 1).
8. Click OK to close all open dialogs and save your settings.
9. Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System.
The AMX USBLAN driver for Windows XP can be downloaded as a stand-alone
application from www.amx.com.
FIG. 23 Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master
(not needed as this is a direct
USB connection)
IP Address of computer