AMX Mio Modero R-4 manual ZigBee Network Calculator

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20 listbox update commands probably could be sent very quickly. However, if sending more than 20 updates, the master code should be set up to insert an approximate 1/2-second delay between the commands. Otherwise, too many commands can be queued on the gateway in too short a time. The end result is that messages could be lost. Because of this, dynamic listboxes should be kept somewhat limited in size. Scrolling through a list of 20 or 30 items is also easier for the user than a list of 100 or 1000 items.

The amount of traffic generated for online events is connected to the number of ports and channels that are opened up. Start at a low port number and increment port numbers by 1 when needed, and do the same for channels. This will ease the load on the ZigBee network and the Mio R-4 and will consume fewer resources on the NetLinx master.

The bottom line is to understand what the remote is being designed to interface with, design the pages to limit the amount of data required from any particular device, and write the NetLinx program to minimize data traffic and to maximize efficient use of bandwidth. To accomplish this, the programmer must be aware of the amount of traffic the NetLinx program will generate to the device.

The ZigBee Network Calculator

The ZigBee Network Calculator, available at http://www.amx.com, is a Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet that gives a base guideline to the number of NetLinx messages that can pass between a ZigBee remote and the gateway under given wireless environmental conditions. By entering the number of Mio R-4 devices to be used on the network and the number of hops to the gateway, the calculator can help assess the number of messages that respectively can be handled by the entire network and by each Mio R-4 on the network.

Due to environmental issues, such as the composition of obstacles situated between the Mio R-4 and the access point or interference from appliances, the ZigBee Network Calculator should be used as a guide in conjunction with proper testing for device function at the network site. Factors other than ZigBee or 802.11 noise, including distance to the access point and materials used in building construction, may influence connectivity.

FIG. 23 ZigBee Network Calculator

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Contents Mio Modero R-4 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents Programming the Mio R-4 Getting The Most From Your Mio Modero R-4 Table of Contents Mio R-4 Overview Mio Modero R-4 RemoteMio R-4 FG148-04 Specifications SpecificationsTouch And Tilt Sensor Device Navigation FeaturesFCC Compliance Mio Modero R-4 Remote Mio R-4 Setup Installing Supported Language Keypads Battery Low IndicatorMio R-4 Setup Mio R-4 Setup Mio Modero R-4 Accessing the Setup Pages Device Setup PagesViewing Project Information Project InformationProject Information Remote & Display Settings Remote & Display SettingsSleep on Display Timeout enabled Changing the remote timeoutRaising and lowering the LCD brightness Setting the Home Hold TimeRaising and lowering the charge LED brightness Changing the remote inactivity page flipChecking remote display settings Setting the time format Date/Time SettingsDate/Time Settings Getting time and date from your NetLinx MasterSetting the date Setting the date formatSetting the time Setting the volume Sound SettingsTesting the sound settings Sound SettingsBattery Settings Battery SettingsChecking Dock Status Toggling Brightness LimitProtected Settings Menu Protected Settings MenuEntering a numeric password Password EntryEntering an alphanumeric password Password ConfirmationOptions & Recovery Options & RecoveryChecking the device number Toggling the Function Show optionToggling the Page Tracking option Resetting System SettingsRemoving User Pages Protection ProtectionChanging the device password Edit PasswordsCalibrating the touch screen area CalibrateChecking connection status System SettingsStatus Master ConnectionChecking the gateway IP address Checking the master IP addressChecking the gateway EUI address Checking the PAN IDChanging the Master Connection Type Select System Settings in the Protected Settings MenuSite Survey Joining a wireless networkSite Survey Rebooting the device RebootTest Pages Programming the Mio R-4 Using the Programming Jack on the Mio R-4Updating Firmware Downloading Configuration Files through TPDesign4Updating Mio R-4 Firmware Through USB USB Programming the Mio R-4 RGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors Programming NumbersRGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors Fixed Fonts and ID Numbers Fixed Fonts and ID numbersBorder Styles by Numbers Slider/Cursor NamesSlider/Cursor Names Border Styles by NumbersTPD4 Border Styles by Name Text Effects Text Effects NamesCommands SENDCOMMANDsCommands @APG@PDR @DPG@PHE @PHP@PPA @PHT@PPF @PPG@PPM @PPK@PPN @PPX @PPT@PSE @PSPPpog PpofPpon Button Commands with Embedded Codes Button Commands with Embedded CodesBMF BMF-vt addr range,button states range,dataCont Button Commands Button CommandsANI APFBAU BATBCB BCF Sendcommand Device,BCT-500.504&510,1,12BCT BFB BDOBIM BMC Sendcommand Device,BMC-150,1,1,315,1,%BR%FT%TX%BM%IC%CF%CTZero can be used for an absolute position Sendcommand Device,BMI-530,1&2,newMac.png Sendcommand Device,BMF-500,1,%B10%CFRed%CB BlueCTBlack%Ptest.png BMIBOR BMPBPP BSF BRDBSM BSPCPF BWWDPF ENAGDI FONGIV GLHGRD GLLGRU GSCGSN Sendcommand Device,ICO-500.504&510.515,1&2,1GSN-vt addr range,bargraph slider name ICOJSI JSBSHO JSTTEC TXT TEFUNI Field Description Button Query CommandsSend Command Device,?BCB-529,1 ?Button Query CommandsSend Command Device,?BCF-529,1 ?BCBSend Command Device,?BCT-529,1 ? 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