AMX MAX-CSE - Manual (Page 66)

Configuration and Firmware Update
60 MAX-CSE/MAX-CSD10 Operation/Reference Guide
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. 38).
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 MAX-CSE 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 button in the Navigation Bar.
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.
3. Click on the desired Kit file link and after you’ve accepted the Licensing Agreement, verify you
have downloaded the firmware (Kit) file to a known location.
4. Press the Browse button to launch the Choose File dialog and navigate through the directory
structure on your source computer to locate the new firmware.
5. Highlight the new firmware by selecting it and press Open to return to the Upload Firmware section
of the Administration page. The directory path and filename are now entered into the corresponding
field.
FIG. 38 Studio Online Tree tab showing the communicating MAX unit
Communicating MAX unit
(showing current installed firmware version)