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Installation Guide

MET-6N 

Metreau™ 6-Button Keypad with Navigation

The MET-6N Metreau 6-Button Keypad with Navigation (FG5794-01) features source 
control, a navigation wheel that adjusts levels and provides up, down, left, right and 
select button options, as well as an LED bar for visual level feedback. The MET-6N 
can be used as in individual keypad or in conjunction with the MET-7 and MET-13 
keypads (FIG. 1). 

The MET-6N is an AxLink keypad, suitable for use in NetLinx Control Systems.

Note

: Keypad wallplates not included. See Recommended Accessories below.

Specifications 

Navigation Wheel - Pushbuttons

The top, bottom, left, right and center points on the Navigation Wheel are pushbuttons 
that provide events on Channels #7, #8, #9, #10 and #11, and can be programmed like 
any other AxLink button. FIG. 2 shows the button layout of the Navigation Wheel: 

Navigation Wheel

The Navigation Wheel itself can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise, and is 
intended to provide level control (for example volume or lighting levels). 

The light on the Navigation Wheel can be illuminated by activating channel #11.

When rotated clockwise, the Navigation Wheel provides a channel event on 

button #12.

When rotated counter-clockwise, the Navigation Wheel provides a channel 

event on button #13.

When rotated (clockwise/counter-clockwise), the Navigation wheel provides 

level events on Level #2. Refer to the 

Metreau™ Keypads Operation/Reference 

Guide

 for details on using Level control with the Navigation Wheel.

AxLink Device Addressing

Metreau Keypads used in NetLinx applications require a unique numeric AxLink 
device address of 1-255. Consider specifying the device address for each keypad 
before final installation. 

The MET-6N uses two AxLink devices addresses - one for the Keypad itself, and 

a second one for the IR Receiver. 

The device address of the IR Receiver is auto-assigned to be one number higher 

than the device address of the Keypad itself (to which the firmware is uploaded).

The MET-6N will appear as two devices in the 

Devices

 frame, because it’s built-

in IR Receiver is recognized as a separate online device. 

Firmware is uploaded to the device address of the Keypad (not the IR Receiver).
For example, if the MET-6N is set to device address 127, then the IR Receiver 
on that MET-6N will appear as device number 128. Firmware must be sent to the 
keypad, not the IR Receiver (in this example, device 127).

Setting the Primary Device Address

1.

If connected, disconnect the power supply.

2.

Locate the 8-position mini-DIP switch on the rear panel (see FIG. 4). 

3.

Set the DIP switch according to the values shown in FIG. 3. 

The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are in the ON 
position. Note that the ON position is indicated on the DIP Switch. As an example, the 
DIP switch in FIG. 3 defines AxLink device number 129 (1+128=129). 

If you later change the device number, remove and reconnect the power connector to 
enter the new device number into memory.

Installation

Note: 

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

touching a grounded metal object.

FIG. 4 shows the basic rear components of the MET-6N keypads:    

FIG. 1  

MET-6N Metreau 6-Button Keypad with Navigation

MET-6N Specifications

Power:

12 VDC, 75 mA 

Front Panel 
Components:

• Pushbuttons - 6 tactile pushbuttons with blue LED indicators that 

illuminate when pressed to confirm the source/function was selected 
and that it is currently being used. These pre-printed buttons are field-
replaceable.

• IR Sensor - Supports standard AMX IR (38 kHz only).
• LED Levels Indicator - set of 7 blue LEDs provide level feedback.
• Navigation Wheel - consists of 5 pushbuttons: 4 directional pushbuttons 

(Up, Down, Right, Left), 1 center pushbutton, and bi-directional rotating 
wheel for channel adjustments. 

The Navigation wheel itself provides two button functions as well 
(rotate CW = button #12, and rotate CCW = button #13, as indicated in 
FIG. 2).

Rear Panel 
Components:

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

for the keypad on the AxLink Bus (1-255). See 

Device Addressing 

for 

details.

• AxLink connector - 4 pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector for AxLink 

connection to the NetLinx Master.

Dimensions 
(HWD):

• Keypad and Mounting Plate: 4.055" x 1.772" x 0.997" 

(103mm x 45mm x 25.32mm)

• Mounts into standard decora-style wall plates.

Weight:

2.4 oz. (68.04 g)

Operating 
Environment:

• Operating Temperature: 32° - 104° F (0°- 40° C).
• Relative Humidity: 5% - 85%, non-condensing.
• Intended for indoor use only.

Certifications:

• FCC Class B
• CE
• IEC60950
• RoHS

Colors:

• White (FG5794-01-WH)
• Black (FG5794-01-BL)
• Light Almond (FG5794-01-LA)

Optional 
Accessories:

• Single Button Kit (FG5794-10)
• Lutron Cairo Wallplates (available in a variety of sizes and colors)

IR Sensor located here

LED Bargraph

Navigation Wheel

6 pre-printed pushbuttons

(with blue LED indicators)

(supports AMX IR 38kHz)

1

2

3

4

5

6

& pushbuttons

(provides level feedback)

FIG. 2  

Navigation Wheel - button layout

FIG. 3  

8-position mini-DIP Switch

FIG. 4  

MET-6N - Rear Components

Rotate clockwise

Directional pushbutton 

UP

Rotate counter-clockwise

 = button 

#13

 = button 

#12

Center pushbutton

7

10

8

9

11

Directional pushbutton 

DOWN

Directional pushbutton

RIGHT

Directional pushbutton

LEFT

Switch

Value

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

4

8

16 32 64 128

Example
(129)

not used

AxLink connector
(from NetLinx Controller)

Device Address

DIP Switch

not used

Mounting Plate

not used

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