AMX DAS-MNET manual Mi-Series LCD Display, Ethernet Port and LED Indicators

6.Carefully connect the ribbon cable to the DAS-MNET.

Note: When the 20-pin connector on the ribbon cable is positioned prop- erly, it should snap into the connector on the DAS-MNET without undue force. To avoid damage to the ribbon cable and/or DAS-MNET card, do not force the connector into place.

Be sure that both ends of the cable are securely plugged into their respective boards through the 20-pin connectors.

7.Replace the unit cover and apply power to the Controller.

Mi-Series LCD Display

Once the DAS-MNET has been installed and power has been applied to the Mi-Series Controller, additional information is available via the LCD display on the front panel of the Mi-Series controller.

To access the DAS-MNET information on the front LCD display:

1.With the AMX logo displayed on the Mi Series LCD display, press the Select button to access the Main Menu.

2.Press the Left arrow button to scroll to the About menu item. Press Select to access the About menu.

3.Press the Left arrow button to scroll to the NIC menu item. Press Select to access the NIC menu, which displays the following information specific to the DAS-MNET card:

•The version of NIC card firmware currently loaded on the DAS-MNET is indicated in parenthesis, after the phrase “Network Interface Card”.

•The IP Address currently assigned to the DAS-MNET.

•DHCP status (Enabled or Disabled).

•Select “OK” to return to the previous menu.

Ethernet Port and LED Indicators

The Ethernet port on the DAS-MNET uses two LEDs to indicate status and activity, as described below (FIG. 6):

1.Launch the Mi-Control software. The initial view is the Main screen shown in FIG. 7. This screen displays various info specific to the Mi-Series Controller.

Click “Select” to access the Details page

FIG. 7 Mi-Control software - Main screen

2.Click the Select button to access the Details screen (FIG. 8):

SPD - Speed LED	L/A - Link/Activity LED
lights (green) when the	lights (yellow) when the
connection speed is 100 Mbps	Ethernet cables are
and turns Off when	connected and
speed is 10 Mbps.	terminated correctly.

FIG. 6 Ethernet Port LEDs

Ethernet Port

RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. The Ethernet Port automatically negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to use half duplex or full duplex mode.

Ethernet Link/Activity LEDs

Ethernet Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. LEDs show communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode information:

•SPD (speed) - Green LED lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.

•L/A (link/activity) - Yellow LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

Changing the IP Address on the DAS-MNET

If the DAS-MNET fails to establish an IP Address via DHCP (the default setting), it automatically assigns the following arbitrary IP Address and Subnet:

IP Address = 192.168.1.200

Subnet = 255.255.255.0

In this case, you will have to change the IP Address via the Mi-Control software application (v1.0.3 or higher), available for download from www.amx.com. Download and install the software first, and refer to the online documentation for further details.

Note: The Mi-Control software application must reside on a PC that is on the same subnet as the target Mi-Series Controller in order to communicate with the Controller.

Click Advanced to access the Control Configuration screen

FIG. 8 Mi-Control software - Details screen

3.Click the Advanced button to access the Control Configuration screen (FIG. 9):

Controller must be selected in order to access the Ethernet Settings

FIG. 9 Mi-Control software - Control Configuration screen

4.Select the Use Static IP option to enable the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway fields.

5.Enter the IP Address information as desired and click OK to apply your changes.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s). 93-1101-61 REV: A

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