Upgrading Max Firmware; Upgrading The Max's Firmware - Via The Ui - AMX MAX-CSD ENCODER Instruction Manual

Configuration and Firmware Update
6. Although its the first page displayed in the Active frame after a successful login, the
Administration page can also be accessed by clicking on the Admin link from within the
Navigation frame.
7. Locate the Resources section of this page to read the currently installed firmware version.
Verifying the MAX's current version of Firmware - via Studio
1. After Studio has establish a connection to the target Master, click on the OnLine Tree tab in
the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).
2. Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new
connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The
communication method is highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.
3. After the Communication Verification dialog window indicates active communication between
the PC and the Master, verify the target MAX unit appears within the OnLine Tree tab of the
Workspace window (FIG. 37).
FIG. 37 Studio Online Tree tab showing the communicating MAX unit
4. If the MAX unit is not using the latest firmware version, follow the procedures outlined in the
following sections to obtain the Kit file from www.amx.com and then transfer it to the target
MAX device.

Upgrading MAX Firmware

MAX can be uploaded either directly from either the MAX itself (via the UI Administrator page) or
via NetLinx Studio (which has established a connection between the current Master and the target
MAX).

Upgrading the MAX's Firmware - via the UI

1. Establish an active connection to the target MAX unit and log into the unit. Although its the
first page displayed in the Active frame after a successful login, the Administration page can
also be accessed by clicking on the Admin link from within the Navigation frame.
2. Navigate down the page to the Upload Firmware section and verify you have downloaded the
latest MAX firmware file by first logging into ww.amx.com > Tech Center > Firmware Files
and from within the MAX section of the web page locate the Encoder entry.
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Communicating MAX unit
(showing current installed firmware version)
MAX Video Encoder