Configuration And Firmware Update; Max Vs. Netlinx Master - Functional Overlap; Verifying The Max's Current Version Of Firmware - Via The Ui - AMX MAX-CSD ENCODER Instruction Manual

Configuration and Firmware Update

This section refers to steps necessary to both communicate and upgrade a MAX Encoder's
components.
Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio.
Before beginning:
1. Setup and configure your MAX unit. Refer to the previous Connections and Wiring section on
page 5.
2. Complete the procedures in the previous Configuring the MAX Communication
Parameters section on page 40 to establish a valid connection between the MAX unit and the
web.
3. Complete the procedures in the previous Communicating with the target Master via an
IP section on page 43 to establish web connection to the target Master.
4. Verify you have installed the latest version of NetLinx Studio on your PC.
5. If an update is necessary, download the latest Studio software by first logging in to
www.amx.com and then navigate to Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Application Files
> NetLinx Studio 2.4. This program is used to setup a System number, obtain/assign the
IP/URL for the connected NetLinx Master, and transfer firmware Kit files to the Master.
6. Verify that all cables are securely and properly connected.
7. Verify that the NetLinx Master is receiving power and is turned On.
If you have previously setup communication with your Controller via an IP Address,
continue with the firmware update procedures outlined in the Upgrading MAX
Firmware section on page 52.

MAX vs. NetLinx Master - Functional Overlap

Two of the main support procedures can now be done either via NetLinx Studio or directly from the
MAX unit itself:

Verifying the MAX's current version of Firmware - via the UI

1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP Address of the target unit into the web browser's Address field.
3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to initiate the communication process and launch the
initial on-screen Enter Network Password security dialog.
4. Enter the current username/password string into the corresponding User name/Password fields.
5. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the first UI page.
MAX Video Encoder
Querying the unit for a description of its current firmware version
Subsequent firmware Kit file upload and incorporation to a specific MAX unit
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