Configuring Communication
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MVP-5200i Modero® ViewPoint® Touch Panel with Intercom - Instruction Manual
The
System Connection
status button turns green after a few seconds to indicate an active USB connection to the PC via
the Virtual Master.
If the
System Connection
icon does not turn green, check the USB connection and communication settings and refresh the
system.
Wireless
1.
When using Wireless Ethernet, press the listed
Mode
to toggle through the available connection modes:
2.
Select the
Master Port Number
to open the keypad and change this value.
The default setting for the port is
1319
.
3.
Set the Master Port and select
Done
.
4.
If you enabled password security on your Master, set the username and password within the device.
5.
Select the blank field
Username
to open the keyboard.
6.
Set the Username and select
Done
.
7.
Select the blank field
Password
to open the keyboard.
8.
Set the Password and select
Done
.
9.
Press the
Back
button to return to the
Protected Setup
page.
10. Press the
Reboot
button to reboot the device and confirm changes.
Master Connection to a Virtual Master
NOTE:
If configuring the panel to communicate with a Virtual Master on your PC via wireless Ethernet, the Master IP/URL field must
be configured to match the IP Address of the PC. Make sure to use the Virtual System value assigned to the Virtual Master within
NetLinx Studio.
Before beginning:
1.
If making a Master connection via Ethernet, verify that the panel has been configured to communicate with the Access Point.
2.
In NetLinx Studio, select
Settings
>
Master Communication Settings
from the
Main
menu to open the
Master Communication
Settings
dialog (FIG. 37).
3.
Click the
Communications Settings
button to open the
Communications Settings
dialog (FIG. 38).
Connection Modes
Mode
Description
Procedures
None
No connection
None
Auto
The device connects to the first master that responds. This
setting requires setting the System Number.
Setting the System Number:
1. Select the
System Number
to open the keypad.
2. Set your System Number and select
Done
.
URL
The device connects to the specific IP of a Master via a TCP
connection. This setting requires setting the Master’s IP.
Setting the Master IP:
1. Select the
Master IP
number to the keyboard.
2. Set the Master IP and select
Done
.
Listen
The device "listens" for the Master to initiate contact. This
setting requires providing the Master with the device’s IP.
Confirm that the device IP is on the Master URL list. Set the Host
Name on the device and use it to locate the device on the Master.
Host Name is particularly useful in the DHCP scenario, where the
IP address can change.
FIG. 37
Master Communications Settings dialog
