Programming The Mio R-3
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Mio Modero R-3 Remote - Instruction Manual
Programming The Mio R-3
Overview
Most functionality of the Mio R-3 is handled using the
KeypadBuilder
application. Go to
www.amx.com
for the
KeypadBuilder
Instruction Manual
. The Mio R-3 recognizes a select number of Serial Commands. For a full list and descriptions, consult the
Serial
Commands
on page 13.
Using the Programming Jack on The Mio R-3
The programming jack is used for communication between the device and KeypadBuilder. The programming jack uses a three-wire,
2.5mm stereo jack. The programming cable (
FG10-817
) may be ordered from AMX if you do not currently possess one. The Mio R-
3 communicates at a 115200 baud rate.
Downloading KeypadBuilder Configuration Files
1.
Set the Mio R-3 Download mode to ON. See the
Setup Mode
section on page 9 for details.
2.
Flip and turn the device so that the buttons are facing away from you and the device is upside down.
3.
Holding the device in both hands, place your thumbs on the battery door and slide the battery door free. The battery door will
slide in the direction of the bottom end of the device.
4.
Connect the 2.5mm stereo plug (male) end of the programming cable (
FG10-817
) into the programming jack on the bottom
side of the remote device.
5.
If necessary, connect the DB-9 end of the programming cable to the female DB-9 connector on the DB-9 extension cable
(
FG10-727
).
6.
Connect the female DB-9 terminal end of the extension cable to the port on the back of your computer.
7.
Configure the communication parameters in KeypadBuilder.
Updating Mio R-3 Firmware
Updating firmware in the Mio R-3 is also done through the programming jack. To update the main firmware for the Mio R-3:
1.
Connect the Mio R-3 to your computer via the programming jack (FIG. 4).
2.
Put the device into
Download
mode, as shown on page 9.
3.
In NetLinx Studio, set the
Master Communication Settings
to
Axcess Master
and set the baud rate to
115200
.
4.
Go to
Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to Axcess Device...
This opens the
Send to Axcess
dialog.
5.
Browse to the location of the firmware file and select the file within the
Files
frame.
NOTE:
You must download two .tsk files for the Mio R-3: one main firmware file, and one for the ZigBee module.
6.
Click
Query for Devices
. The
Query For Devices
field will display a complete list of all devices currently connected to NetLinx
Studio capable of accepting the firmware file selected. Select the
Mio R-3
.
7.
Click
Send
.
8.
After device firmware download, check one more time to verify the firmware version change.
9.
Click
Close
.
10. Upon confirmation of a successful send, exit NetLinx Studio and disconnect the programming jack.
NOTE:
If you are using the Mio R-3 in conjunction with other ZigBee-enabled devices, such as the Mio R-4 and the NXA-ZGW wireless
gateway, you should update the firmware to all of the ZigBee devices at the same time.
FIG. 4
Connecting The Keypad Device to Your PC
Stereo plug male
Cable FG10-817 to cable FG10-727
Keypad device to PC
Programming jack
Mio R-3
programming cable
DB-9 connector
