Operation/Reference Guide Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device M i o Modero Key pad s L a s t R e v i s e d : 4 /4 / 2 0 0 8
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................1 Mio Attaché .............................................................................................................. 1 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 2 The Mio Attaché Wake Up State ....................................................................
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Overview Overview Mio Attaché The Mio Attaché (FG5799-01)is a remote keypad device that enables control without the tether of wires; it uses both 38 and 455 KHz AMX IR frequencies. The Attaché also has an LCD fixed menu system that doubles as a button. FIG.
Overview Specifications The specifications for the Mio Attaché are as follows: Mio Attaché (FG5799-01) Specifications Battery Lithium-ion. The charge time is approximately 3 hours from depleted. Transmission Frequencies AMX 38 KHz/455 KHz IR Transmission Range (distance) • 100 feet at 38KHz with Mio IR Receiver • 40 feet at 455KHz Transmission Range (angle) • 270°horizontally from an axis extending from the end of the remote. • 270° vertically from an axis extending from the end of the remote.
Overview The Mio Attaché Wake Up State The Mio Attaché offers a programmable sleep mode to conserve battery life when the unit is not in use. The Mio Attaché wakes upon the user's touch of the metal ring that trims the unit and illuminates the buttons. The buttons also light when a button is pressed and remain in an active state for a set period of time.
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Installation Installation Installing The Battery The Mio Attaché is equipped with a lithium-ion rechargable battery. The battery is charged from a PS4.4 power supply through either a DC power jack located under the kickstand or through the optional Docking Station. 1. Extend the kickstand on the Mio Attaché to the upright position, exposing two screws on the battery door. Shown in FIG. 2. Kickstand extended Battery door screws Power jack Battery door Programming jack Battery pack connector FIG.
Installation Charging The Attaché with the Docking Station The Mio Attaché can also receive power for charging from an optional Docking Station. When the battery is charging from complete depletion, the battery does a trickle charge where it starts gradually and ramps up to full charge. Charging Contacts (Top) PS4.4 Power Supply Docking Station rear external power port (Bottom) - Cable Top Right - Cable Top Left FIG. 3 Mio Attaché Docking Station (Top and Bottom view) 1.
Installation Changing Buttons The Mio Attaché is shipped with "installation" buttons; they are intended to be place holders until your engraved buttons, designed with KeypadBuilder, arrive. To switch out "installation" buttons: 1. Pry the button using the slot on the front of the "installation" buttons to remove them from the Mio Attaché. 2. Select the location of the custom buttons and snap them into place.
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Programming The Attaché Programming The Attaché KeypadBuilder Most functionality of the Mio Attaché is handled using the application, KeypadBuilder. Go to www.amx.com for the KeypadBuilder Instruction Manual. Using Connector Ports on The Attaché The programming jack is used for communication between the device and KeypadBuilder. The programming jack uses a three-wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack, you can order the programming cable (FG10-817) from AMX if you do not currently possess one. The baud rate is 115200.
Programming The Attaché Setting The IR Frequency The Mio Attaché is set to the IR frequency 38KHz by default. Use the IRMODE Serial Command to change the frequency to 455KHz. To set the frequency to 455KHz: 1. Establish a HyperTerminal session with your device. 2. Send "IRMODE 455" to the device. 3. Close the HyperTerminal session. The command, "IRMODE 38" switches the device back to 38KHz. Persistent Serial Commands There are a select number of persistent commands the Attaché recognizes.
Programming The Attaché Serial Commands (Cont.) ^CFG Combine/Uncombine adjacent buttons Not Persistent Syntax: "'^CFG- '" Variables: command value = (1= configuration ON, 0= configuration OFF). Example: "'^CFG-1'" Set the Key Pad to button combine mode @CST- Sets the display contrast for the device. Syntax: "'@CST-'" Variables: Contrast Level = a value from 0 - 31. Example: "'@CST-15'" Sets the display contrast to approximately 50%.
Programming The Attaché Sending Firmware to The Mio Attaché You need NetLinx studio to update firmware located on the Mio Attaché. To send firmware to the device: 1. Open NetLinx Studio. 2. Go to Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to Axcess Device... This opens the Send to Axcess Dialog Window . FIG. 5 Send to Axcess Dialog Window 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 12 Browse to the location of the firmware file. Select the file within the Files frame. Click Query for Devices.
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