Upgrade the Docking Station firmware via USB | AMX MVP-8400i

Upgrading MVP Firmware

Target Panel Device #

TDS/WDS

(station version)

NetLinx Studio Online Tree tab

Accessory’s corresponding firmware page

FIG. 38 Location of Firmware version information within NetLinx Studio

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. 39).

Displays the current

docking station firmware version

FIG. 39 Batteries page

The docking station firmware is shown on the right of the Batteries page.

Verify you have downloaded the latest firmware file from www.amx.com and then save the Kit file to your computer.

Step 2: Upgrade the Docking Station firmware via USB

1.Complete the procedures outlined in the Step 1: Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type section on page 34.

2.Prepare NetLinx Studio for communication to the panel via a Virtual Master by following the procedures outlined in the Step 2: Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port section on page 34.

3.After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the Virtual Master and the panel, click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the Virtual System. The default System value is one.

4.Right-click on the System entry and select Refresh System to re-populate the list. Verify the panel appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window.

The default Modero panel value is 10001.

5.Locate the latest firmware file from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files > Modero Panels firmware (MVP Docking Stations: MVP-TDS/WDS) section of the website.

6.Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you have downloaded the Docking Station Kit file to a known location.

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AMX MVP-8400i manual Upgrade the Docking Station firmware via USB, Batteries

Contents

MVP-8400i AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Software License and Warranty Agreement FCC Information Table of Contents Upgrading MVP Firmware EAP Security & Server Certificates Commands Text Effects Names 126 Button Query Commands 127 Panel Runtime Operations 137 Embedded codes 143 Panel Setup Commands 144 Appendix a Text Formatting 157 Appendix B Wireless Technology 163 Page MVP-8400i Touch Panel Overview MVP-8400i Specifications FG5965-04 Specifications Active Screen Area WeightSpecifications MVP-8400i LCD Included Accessories Other AMX EquipmentFG2255-07 MVP-BP Specifications MVP-BP Power PackInstalling MVP-BP Batteries MVP-BP Specifications If you are only using one battery, use Battery Slot #1 NXA-CFSP Compact Flash Installing the NXA-CFSP Compact Flash CardAccessing the MVP’s Internal Components Optional Compact Flash Upgrades Installing the Compact Flash Upgrade Card Removing the Installed Card Removing/installing a Compact Flash Memory card Page Calibrating the MVP Panels Panel Calibration If Calibration Is Not Working Testing your Calibration Configuring Communications Modero Setup and System SettingsWireless Settings Page Wireless Access Overview Configuring a Wireless Network Access Configure the Panel’s Wireless IP SettingsWireless communication using a Dhcp Address Wireless Settings page IP Settings section Wireless communication using a Static IP Address Wireless Security Simple Mode window Simple versus Enterprise Configuration Wireless Security Enterprise Mode window Wireless Site Survey Using the Site Survey tool Configuration to a target WAP Configure the Card’s Wireless Security Settings Site Survey of available Waps Unsecured WAP shown selected Manually set Ssid Automatically set Ssid Wireless Security Simple Mode window WEP Key # Keyboard Protected Setup Select System Settings Choose a Master Connection Mode System Settings page USB Connection Assigning Communication Settings for a Virtual Master Configure a Virtual NetLinx Master using NetLinx Studio Connection Modes Mode Description ProceduresEthernet Master Connection to a Virtual Master via Ethernet These must match G4 Web Control Using G4 Web Control to Interact with a G4 Panel Configuring Communications Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel Web Control VNC installation and Password entry screens Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port Upgrading MVP Firmware Prepare Studio for communication via the USB port Configure the panel for a USB Connection Type Default Modero panel value is Confirm and Upgrade the firmware via the USB port Prepare the Docking Station for firmware transfer via USB Upgrading the Docking Station Firmware via USB Batteries Upgrade the Docking Station firmware via USB Device and System values Upgrading MVP Firmware Page Navigation Buttons Setup Pages Navigation Buttons Setup PagesSetup WiFi/Wired icon Information Protected Settings Project Information Project Information Panel Information RAM Panel Information Time Display fields Time & Date SettingsTime & Date Settings Time Date Refresh/Set Audio Settings Audio SettingsSet Date/Time Supported WAV Sample Rates WAV files Supported sample rates Battery Settings Battery SettingsLimit Battery Level Port Low Battery WarningBattery Dock 1 Charge Status Battery Dock 2 Charge Protected Setup Protected Setup Pages Docking Station System RecoveryReboot / Shutdown Device Information SIP Protected Setup Navigation Buttons System Settings System Settings Page ElementsMaster Connection System Settings Wireless Settings Wireless SettingsIP Settings Simple/Enterprise Access Point MACAddress Network Name Ssid WAP names Ssid Wireless Security Simple Mode Wireless Security Enterprise Mode IdentityAnon. Identity Wireless Security Support Wireless Settings WEP Settings Open SettingsWEP Settings Open Settings Encryption key Generate Passphrase WPA-PSK Settings WPA-PSK Settings EAP-LEAP Settings EAP-LEAP Settings Automatic PAC EAP-FAST SettingsEAP-FAST Settings Anonymous Identity EAP-PEAP Settings EAP-PEAP SettingsBeen Disabled Ssid Service Set Identifier EAP-TTLS SettingsEAP-TTLS Settings Inner Authentication Type MSCHAPv2 default because its the most common EAP-TLS Settings EAP-TLS Settings Certificate Types Supported by the Modero Firmware Client certificate configurationClient Certificate Configuration Certificates and their Extensions Calibration Calibrate G4 Web Control Settings G4 Web Control SettingsG4 Web Control Other Settings Cache SettingsG4 Web Control Timeout Image Cache Settings Cache Settings Page Elements Setting the image cache Clearing the image cacheChecking image cache status Change Password SettingsPassword Settings Panel Password User Access SIP Settings SIP Settings Panel Connection Logs Tools Panel Connection Logs Checking the Panel Connection LogsRefreshing the Panel Connections Log Clearing the Panel Connections Log Panel Statistics Panel Statistics Connection Utility Checking the Panel StatisticsRefreshing the Panel Statistics Clearing the Panel Statistics Using the Connection Utility Connection UtilityWAP MAC EAP-TTLS EAP-TLS EAP Security & Server CertificatesPage Full Duplex Intercom Panel Intercom ConfigurationSetup Setting the Intercom Session Timeout Setting Intercom Auto Answer Advanced SetupAllowing a panel to be monitored Naming a panel Allowing a panel to monitor Sample Intercom Sample IntercomName Description Channel Address Level PortCode Panel Directory Room Name Name of a panel Answer Call Answering an incoming call Answer Intercom Call Popup Advanced SetupCreating Intercom Pages More Time PopupPage Button Assignments CommandsCommands Programming @PHP @DPG@PDR @PHE @PPA @PPX @PPM@PPN @PPT @PSP @PSTPpof Ppon Ppog Index No Name Red Green Blue Programming NumbersRGB triplets and names for basic 88 colors RGB Values for all 88 Basic Colors 102 MVP-8400i 8.4 Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel with Intercom Default Font Styles and ID Numbers Font Styles and ID NumbersFont ID # Font type Size Border styles Border Styles and Programming NumbersBorder Styles and Programming Numbers TPD4 Border Styles by Name MVP-8400i 8.4 Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel with Intercom 105 APF Button CommandsButton Commands ANI BAT BAUBCB BCF BCTBDO BLN BFBBIM Entry is required BMC Sendcommand Panel,BMC-150,1,1,315,1,%BR%FT%TX%BM%IC%CF%CT BMF-vt addr range,button states range,data BMF Cont BMI BMLBMP BNT BNCBNN BNP BRD BORBOS BPP BSP BSFBSM BSO BWW BVNBVP BVT FON DPFDTO ENA GLL GDIGIV GLH ICO GRUGSC GSN IRM JSBJSI RSS JSTMBT MDC TEC SKTSHO STO VTP TOPTXT UNI MVP Strings to Master MVP Panel Lock Passcode commandsMVP Panel Lock Passcode Commands Miscellaneous MVP Strings back to the Master Text Effects Text Effects Names Custom Event Fields Button Query Commands Button Query Commands ?BCB?BCF ?BMP ?BCT ?BOP ?BRD?BRT ?FBC ?BWW?CHR ?DTO ?ICO ?FON ?JSI ?JSB ?MUT ?JST?LOG ?MAC ?STA ?STO?TEC ?TEF-vt addr range,button states range Send Command Panel,?TEF-529,1Send Command Panel,?TXT-529,1 ?TEF Panel Runtime Operations Panel Runtime Operation Commands Beep Akeyr@AKP @AKR @PKP Setup@EKP Pkeyp @SWK @SOU@SSL @SST Input Commands Input Commands VKS MPS Embedded codes Embedded CodesDecimal numbers Hexidecimal values Virtual keystroke Panel Setup Commands Panel Setup Commands ICM-LISTEN CfsmCEX ICM-TALK @PWD ICM-SPEAKERLEVELICM-MICLEVEL MUT Dynamic Image Commands Dynamic Image Commands RSR RAF, RMF Embedded CodesRAF, RMF Embedded Codes RMF Escape Sequences Escape Sequences Intercom Commands Intercom Commands SIP Commands SIP Commands Transferred MsgwaitingPHN-PRIVACY PHN-REDIAL PHN-HOLD ?PHNPHN-DTMF PHN-HANGUP SIP Setup Commands PHN-SETUP Username ’PHN-SETUP-USERNAME,username’Sendcommand Panel,’PHN-SETUP-USERNAME,6003’ Page Formatting Code Operations Appendix a Text FormattingText Formatting Codes for Bargraphs/Joysticks Bargraph Text Code Inputs Character Masking Rule Text Area Input MaskingInput mask character types Character Types Input mask literals Input mask rangesInput mask next field characters Input mask operations Input mask output examples Output ExamplesCommon Name Input Mask Special escape sequences URL ResourcesPage Appendix B Wireless Technology Overview of Wireless TechnologyTerminology CERTIFICATES CA MVP-8400i 8.4 Modero ViewPoint Touch Panel with Intercom 165 Method Credential Type Authentication EAP AuthenticationEAP characteristics EAP Method Characteristics AMX Certificate Upload Utility Configuring your G4 Touch Panel for USB Communication Setup the Panel and PC for USB CommunicationConfirm the Installation of the USB Driver on the PC How to Upload a Certificate File Erasing All Certificates From the Touch Panel USB Appendix C Troubleshooting Checking AMX Usblan Device Connections via NetLinx Studio Using USB for Virtual Master communication NetLinx Studio Panel Doesn’t Respond to Touches USB DriverPanel Not in Listed as a Connected Device Connection Status My WEP Doesn’t Seem to Be Working Batteries Will Not Hold or Take a ChargeModero Panel Isn’t Appearing in The Online Tree Tab MVP Can’t Obtain a Dhcp Address NetLinx Studio Only Detects One of My Connected Masters Can’t Connect to a NetLinx MasterOnly One Modero Panel in My System Shows Up Panel Fails to Charge in MVP-WDS Page It’s Your World Take Control