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Quick Start Guide

Mio Modero

®

 

Elite

Overview

The Mio Modero Elite (

FG5796-01xx

, single style; 

FG5796-02xx

, double style; 

FG5796-03xx

, single style with LCD; 

FG5796-04xx

, double style with LCD; xx 

indicates color selection) provides a wide range of control capabilities in the form of 
keypads that are as adept as they are elegant. Each device is available as single style 
(8 button max) or double style (16 button max) with an optional LCD capped button.
You need KeypadBuilder to properly program these devices. The application and 
documentation are available from 

www.amx.com

Specifications

The Mio Modero device family keypad specifications are as follows:   

Available Color Schemes

The Mio Modero device family is available in a range of colors. The Elite supports a 
variety of Lutron color schemes, Black (BL), White (WH), Beige (BG), Almond (AL), 
Brown (BR), Gray (GR), Ivory (IV), Light Almond (LA), Taupe (TP), Gold (GL), 
Silver (SL).

Mio Modero LCD Feature

The Mio Modero Elite is available with an optional LCD screen. The LCD is a scalable 
black-and-white image (SPI) controlled 96 x 96 resolution monochrome FSTN display 
with a white Electroluminescent back light. The viewable area of the screen is 25 mm x 
25 mm. The LCD displays an 18 pt. font and supports 4 lines of text. The viewing angle 
of the LCD is 12 o’clock, allowing for a top down viewing once mounted to a wall.
The LCD is capable of displaying levels via a bar graph and text over the bar graphs.
Additionally, the LCD has a button cap enabling it to act as a button.

Fixed Menu System

Using the KeypadBuilder application available for download from 

www.amx.com

, the 

LCD can be programmed with a Fixed Menu System (FMS) that is navigated via the 
Mio Modero and its LCD button. See the 

KeypadBuilder Instruction Manual

 for more 

information on programming Fixed Menu Systems.

Proximity Detection "People Sensor"

The Mio Modero Elite has an electromagnetic field proximity detector or "People 
Sensor." A disruption of the field within 4 to 6 inches will activate the keypad’s 
backlight. The default setting for the proximity sensor is ON.

Changing the proximity sensor sensitivity

Use the following SEND_COMMAND to change the setting:

Installation

Note: 

Before touching the device, discharge the static electricity from your body by 

touching a grounded metal object.

The basic front and rear components of the Mio Modero are as follows:     

FIG. 1  

Mio Modero Single Style Elite with LCD

Specifications

Power:

12 vDC, 70 - 230 mA (range depending on device type and number of 
buttons)

Front Panel 
Components:

• LCD (where applicable) - SPI controlled 96 x 96 pixel resolution, 

monochrome FSTN display with a white Electroluminescent backlight; 

an active button.

• Pushbuttons - a maximum of 8 buttons on the single style and 16 

buttons on the double style. The Elite is backlit.

• LEDs - red and blue backlit buttons indicate activity.

Rear Panel 
Components:

• DIP switch - 8 position mini DIP switch used to set the device address 

for the keypad on the AXlink Bus.

• Wiring connection - 4 pin 3.5mm Phoenix AXlink connector.

Dimensions 
(HWD):

• Single style - 4.46" x 2.71" x .57" (113.28 mm x 68.83 mm x 14.48 mm)

• Double style - 4.46" x 4.39" x .57" (113.28 mm x 111.51 mm x 14.48 

mm)

Supported 
Languages:

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Italian

• German

• Portuguese

• Arabic

• Mandarin Chinese

• Russian

• Japanese

• Thai

• Hindi

• Korean

• Hebrew

• Greek

Weight 
(range):

.25 lbs (.11 kg) - .50 lbs (.23 kg) Style and number of buttons will decide 
weight.

Operating 
Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)

• Storage Temperature: -10° to 70° C (14° to 158° F)

Mounting:

Mounts into US and a majority of International single gang back boxes.

Included 
Accessories:

• Single style mounting kit (KA-5795-01)

• Double style mounting kit (KA-5795-02)

• Installation Buttons

• Phoenix Connector (41-5045)

Optional 
Accessories:

• Accent Frame (for some larger wallboxes):

Elite Colors

 (xx indicates color selection) - FG5796-08xx (single 

button); FG5796-09xx (double button)

• Custom buttons:

Elite Colors

 (xx indicates color selection) - FG5796-21xx (4 single 

buttons); FG5796-22xx (2 double buttons)

• Blank buttons:

Elite Colors

 (xx indicates color selection) - FG5796-07xx

LCD

Mounting 

Faceplate

Installation Buttons

Frame

^PRX- Sets the sensitivity for the proximity sensor.

Syntax: 

"'^PRX-#'"

Variables: 
# = a value from 0 - 31.
Example:

SEND_COMMAND Panel,"'^PRX-15'"

Sets the proximity sensor for the device to a level of 15; default is 20.

FIG. 2  

Mio Modero Front and Rear Components

AXlink
3.5 mini Phoenix
connector

Notch to pry
faceplate free

(Rear Single)

Installation Button

Slot to pry
button free

8 position mini
DIP switch

Screw
holes

(Front Single)

Screw
holes

AXlink
3.5 mini Phoenix
connector

8 position mini
DIP switch

(Rear Double)

Notch to pry
faceplate free

PWR+

PWR+

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