Creating a Link-Group

Before linking units together, one LQ device must first be designated as the Link-Master by setting that device's role to Link-Master. Every other LQ device within the Link-Group will then be set into a Link-Member role which allows the linking of those unitsdirectly to the Link-Master.

When creating a HelixNet/LQ Link-Group the HelixNet must always be designated the Link-Master.

In this example, LQ #1 will be left as Link-Master (default configuration) and LQ #2 will be linked to it.

How to create a Link-Group

Navigate to Device > Linking on the CCM of LQ #2.
Click Change Role to Link-Member.

Within the Link-Master IP address field, enter the IP address as displayed on the LQ #1 device. Click on blue check mark or press <ENTER> key to submit.

The next available Device ID will be selected by default (highlighted in blue) but can also be manually selected.

Click Apply changes.

LQ #1 and LQ #2 will now be linked (operation may take up to 30 seconds to complete). If there is existing configuration on the member LQ, this will be replaced by the configuration of the master.

Navigate to the Overview page (top navigation bar). Both LQ devices should be displayed on this page.

Before continuing, if either LQ device is a LQ-2W2 model, you may need to auto-null both ports (power must be present on the 2W circuit before auto-null is possible). For each device to be auto-nulled, navigate to Device > Ports.

Expand port sections and click on the Auto-Nulling button for each port.

Note:

The auto-nulling operation emits a loud hiss on the circuit. When auto-nulling, ensure that all talk buttons on external Partyline devices are turned off.

Related topics

About Linking

In LQ 4.0 and above a HelixNet Main Station can also be included in a Link-Group.

LQ to HelixNet Connectivity