Upgrading the Docking Station Firmware

The following accessory devices are firmware upgradeable:

MVP-TDS Table Top Docking Station (FG5965-10)

MVP-WDS Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station - Black (FG5965-11)

MVP-WDS Wall/Flush Mount Docking Station - Silver (FG5965-21)

This device is not given a unique device number which would ordinarily appear within the Online Tree tab of NetLinx Studio. It appears as a battery base below the target panel which it is a part of as seen below in FIG. 1.

Target Panel Device #

TDS/WDS

(station version)

NetLinx Studio Online Tree tab

Accessory’s corresponding firmware page

FIG. 1 Location of Firmware version information within NetLinx Studio

The only way to upgrade the firmware of these accessory items is to send the accessory’s firmware through a target panel. Its this panel’s device number which is entered within the Send to NetLinx Device transfer dialog in Studio.

Step 1: Prepare the Docking Station for firmware transfer via USB

Before beginning with this section:

Verify the MVP is securely attached to the docking station and communicating properly.

Verify that the panel is communicating from the mini-USB port to the Virtual NetLinx Master (VNM).

1.Configure the NetLinx Master for IP communication. Refer to the MVP-7500/8400 Operation/ Reference Guide (available online at www.amx.com) for information.

2.After the panel powers-up, press and hold the two lower buttons on both sides of the display for 3 seconds to continue with the setup process and proceed to the Setup page.

3.Press the Batteries button to open the Batteries page (FIG. 2).

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