Netlinx Program Troubleshooting

Technical Support Guide

Table of Contents

Brand: Models: Overview: Program does not seem to be running: Module is not working: Finding a RUNTIME error:

Brand:

Models:

Netlinx

Overview:

How to troubleshooting AMX programs.

Program does not seem to be running:

Make sure dipswitch #1 is off.
Telnet to the master and type: PROGRAM STATUS. You want to see ENABLED for both options. If not change to enabled and REBOOT.
Connect to Master asap and ENABLE DIAGNOSTICS to watch the master boot up and watch for errors.

Module is not working:

Enable DIAGNOSTICS in Netlinx studio.
Send command DEBUG-4 to the modules virtual device then REINIT.
Watch DIAGNOSTICS.

Finding a RUNTIME error:

If the error lists a name: (variable or constant) - use the tool FIND IN FILES in Netlinx studio under TOOLS to find all instances of it throughout all files that are part of the workspace. (or more precisely - that are in the folder and sub folders selected)