AMX Docking Station Mio Attach Parts list manual

Operation/Reference Guide
Mio Modero Keypads
Mio Attaché
Remote Keypad Device
Last Revised: 4/4/2008

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Table of Contents
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Overview ............................................................................................................1
Mio Attaché .............................................................................................................. 1
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 2
The Mio Attaché Wake Up State .............................................................................. 3
Mio Attaché Docking Station.................................................................................... 3
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 3
Installation ..........................................................................................................5
Installing The Battery................................................................................................ 5
Charging The Attaché with the Provided Power Supply........................................... 5
Charging The Attaché with the Docking Station....................................................... 6
Low Battery Indicator ............................................................................................... 6
Changing Buttons ..................................................................................................... 7
To switch out "installation" buttons:............................................................................... 7
To change custom buttons: ............................................................................................. 7
Programming The Attaché .................................................................................9
KeypadBuilder .......................................................................................................... 9
Using Connector Ports on The Attaché..................................................................... 9
Setting The IR Frequency........................................................................................ 10
Persistent Serial Commands ................................................................................... 10
Sending Firmware to The Mio Attaché ................................................................... 12

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Overview
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Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device
Overview
Mio Attaché
The Mio Attaché (FG5799-01)is a remote keypad device that enables control without the tether of wires; it
uses both 38 and 455 KHz AMX IR frequencies. The Attaché also has an LCD fixed menu system that doubles
as a button.
FIG. 1 The Mio Attaché

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Specifications
The specifications for the Mio Attaché are as follows:
Mio Attaché (FG5799-01) Specifications
Battery Lithium-ion. The charge time is approximately 3 hours from depleted.
Transmission Frequencies AMX 38 KHz/455 KHz IR
Transmission Range (distance)
with Mio IR Receiver
• 100 feet at 38KHz
• 40 feet at 455KHz
Transmission Range (angle) • 270°horizontally from an axis extending from the end of the remote.
• 270° vertically from an axis extending from the end of the remote.
Top Components • LCD - SPI controlled 96 x 96 pixel resolution, monochrome FSTN display
with an Electroluminescent backlight; an active button.
• Pushbuttons - a maximum of 20 backlit custom buttons.
• LEDs - blue backlit buttons with red indicating a button press
Front Component • Charging LED - Red; ON indicates active charging. Blue; ON indicates
charged. OFF indicates charge complete.
Rear Component • Programming Port - 2.5 mm stereo female conductor jack
• External Power Port - 2.1mm barrel-style, DC power jack
Operating Environment • Operating Temperature: 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)
• Storage Temperature: -10° to 70° C (14° to 158° F)
Dimensions (HWD) 2.47 (62.74 mm) x 9.63 (244.60 mm) x 5.38 (136.65 mm)
Supported Languages: • Arabic
• English
• French
•German
•Greek
•Hebrew
• Hindi
•Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin Chinese
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Thai
Weight 1.90 lbs (0.86 kg)
Included Accessories • PS4.4 Power Supply (13.5 VDC) (FG423-44)
• Lithium-ion Battery Pack (FG5799-20)
Other AMX Equipment • Custom buttons:
FG5796-21BL (4 single buttons); FG5796-22BL (2 double buttons)
• Blank buttons:
FG5795-07BL
• Lithium-ion Battery Pack (FG5799-20)
• Programming Cable - a 3 wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack (FG10-817)
• Docking Station (FG5799-10)

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Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device
The Mio Attaché Wake Up State
The Mio Attaché offers a programmable sleep mode to conserve battery life when the unit is not in use. The
Mio Attaché wakes upon the user's touch of the metal ring that trims the unit and illuminates the buttons. The
buttons also light when a button is pressed and remain in an active state for a set period of time. After a
programatically defined amount of time of inactivity the unit returns to the sleep mode and all button lights are
turned off to conserve battery life.
Mio Attaché Docking Station
The Mio Attaché is complemented with an optional docking station (FG5799-10). The station allows you to
charge and use your devices without the apparent wiring plugged into the bottom of the Attaché.
Specifications
The specifications for the Mio Attaché docking station are as follows:
While charging directly through the PS4.4 power supply, the Mio Attaché will not
enter sleep mode.
Mio Attaché Docking Station Specifications
Dimensions (HWD) .94 (23.88 mm) x 9.63 (244.60 mm) x 5.53 (140.46 mm)
Weight 0.70 lbs (0.32 kg)
Other AMX Products • PS4.4 Power Supply (13.5 VDC) (FG423-44)
• Mio Attaché (FG5799-01)

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Installation
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Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device
Installation
Installing The Battery
The Mio Attaché is equipped with a lithium-ion rechargable battery. The battery is charged from a PS4.4
power supply through either a DC power jack located under the kickstand or through the optional Docking
Station.
1. Extend the kickstand on the Mio Attaché to the upright position, exposing two screws on the battery door.
Shown in FIG. 2.
2. Remove the two screws holding the battery door in place.
3. Plug in the connector attached to the battery pack. The mating connector is located at one end of the
battery compartment and is "keyed" to prevent it from being plugged in the wrong way.
Charging The Attaché with the Provided Power Supply
The Mio Attaché can receive power for charging from an AMX PS4.4 power supply through a barrel-plug
connector. When the battery is charging from complete depletion, it does a trickle charge where it starts
gradually and ramps up to full charge.
1. Extend the kickstand on the Mio Attaché to the upright position, exposing an external power port, 2.1 mm
barrel-style power jack. Shown in FIG. 2.
2. Connect the terminal end of the PS4.4 power supply to the external power port on the Mio Attaché.
3. Connect the PS4.4 AC power cord to an external power source. The charging LED on the Attaché
illuminates red to indicate it is charging and turns blue when it is done. The LED is off after completion
of charge cycle. Full charge cycle for a depleted battery is approximately 3 hours.
FIG. 2 Mio Attaché Bottom Components
Kickstand extended
Battery door screws
Power jack
Battery door
Programming jack
Battery pack connector

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Charging The Attaché with the Docking Station
The Mio Attaché can also receive power for charging from an optional Docking Station. When the battery is
charging from complete depletion, the battery does a trickle charge where it starts gradually and ramps up to
full charge.
1. Connect the terminal end of the PS4.4 power supply to the rear external power port on the Mio Attaché
Docking Station. The port on the docking station is located under the station on the back. See FIG. 3 for
location.
2. Route the cable through one of the provided channels so that it comes out either the top right or top left of
the Docking Station.
3. Connect the PS4.4 AC power cord to an external power source.
4. Place the Mio Attaché into the docking station so the contacts at the front of the device are on top of the
charging contacts at the front of the docking station (shown in FIG. 3). The kickstand can be in either
position when charging on the base. The charging LED on the Attaché illuminates red to indicate it is
charging and turns blue when it is done. The LED is off after completion of charge cycle. Full charge
cycle for a depleted battery is approximately 3 hours.
Low Battery Indicator
The Mio Attaché is equipped with a fail-safe known as Low Battery Indicator. When the battery charge level is
too low to sustain continuous operation, the LCD flashes, "Battery Low" and the device shuts down.
FIG. 3 Mio Attaché Docking Station (Top and Bottom view)
(Top)
Charging
Contacts
- Cable Top Right
- Cable Top Left
(Bottom)
PS4.4
Power Supply
Docking Station
rear external
power port

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Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device
Changing Buttons
The Mio Attaché is shipped with "installation" buttons; they are intended to be place holders until your
engraved buttons, designed with KeypadBuilder, arrive.
To switch out "installation" buttons:
1. Pry the button using the slot on the front of the "installation" buttons to remove them from the Mio
Attaché.
2. Select the location of the custom buttons and snap them into place. Be sure to note the orientation of the
white insert on the back of the button, the notch must be down. Insert the bottom of the button first and
then push the top into place.
To change custom buttons:
1. Using a thin, nonconductive probe, pry between the buttons to pop one free. A plastic guitar pick works
exceptionally well for this purpose.
2. Snap the desired custom buttons into place. Be sure to note the orientation of the white insert on the back
of the button, the notch must be down. Insert the bottom of the button first and then push the top into
place.
Be certain to reprogram the Mio Attaché to match the new button arrangement; use KeypadBuilder to assign
the locations. In cases where the default button numbering is needed, the default may be accessed by creating
a file for the keypad in KeypadBuilder. The default button numbering is:
For more information, please see the KeypadBuilder Instruction Manual, available at www.amx.com.
Default button numbering
1 1 9 13 17 21
LCD 10 14 18 22
3 7 11 15 19 23
4 8 12 16 20 24

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Programming The Attaché
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Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device
Programming The Attaché
KeypadBuilder
Most functionality of the Mio Attaché is handled using the application, KeypadBuilder. Go to www.amx.com
for the KeypadBuilder Instruction Manual.
Using Connector Ports on The Attaché
The programming jack is used for communication between the device and KeypadBuilder. The programming
jack uses a three-wire, 2.5 mm stereo jack, you can order the programming cable (FG10-817) from AMX if
you do not currently possess one. The baud rate is 115200.
To download KeypadBuilder Configuration Files:
1. Extend the kickstand on the Mio Attaché to the upright position, exposing two screws on the battery door.
Remove the two screws holding the battery door in place, exposing the programming port within the
battery compartment, 2.5 mm stereo female conductor jack.
2. Connect the 2.5 mm stereo plug (male) end of the programming cable (FG10-817) into the programming
port shown in FIG. 4.
3. 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).
4. Connect the female DB-9 terminal end of the extension cable to the port on the back of your computer.
5. Configure the communication parameters in KeypadBuilder.
FIG. 4 Connecting The Keypad Device to Your PC
Stereo plug male DB-9 connector
Cable FG10-817 to cable FG10-727
to PC
programming
cable
Keypad device
Programming
jack
Power
jack

Programming The Attaché
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Setting The IR Frequency
The Mio Attaché is set to the IR frequency 38KHz by default. Use the IRMODE Serial Command to change
the frequency to 455KHz. To set the frequency to 455KHz:
1. Establish a HyperTerminal session with your device.
2. Send "IRMODE 455" to the device.
3. Close the HyperTerminal session.
The command, "IRMODE 38" switches the device back to 38KHz.
Persistent Serial Commands
There are a select number of persistent commands the Attaché recognizes. Establish a HyperTerminal session
with your device to use the following commands:
Serial Commands
BATT Display Battery Level
Syntax:
"'BATT,#'"
Variables:
# = 0 through 4; 0 turns the display off, 1 - 4 indicates the line of display on the
LCD.
Example:
"'BATT,2'"
Displays the battery level on line 2 of the LCD.
@BRT Set Brightness level
Syntax:
"'BRIT-<tag>,<awake brightness level>,<sleep brightness
level>'"
Variables:
brightness level # = a value from 0 - 32.
tag = Red or Blue; affected LCDs
"'@BRT-#'" (Set LED Awake brightness level)
"'@BRT-#,#'" (Set LED Awake brightness level, sleep brightness level)
"'@BRT-tag,#'" (Set Red or Blue LED, brightness level)
"'@BRT-tag,#,#'" (Set Red or Blue LED, awake brightness level, and sleep
brightness)
Example:
(1) "'@BRT-16'"
Sets the awake brightness level to 50%.
(2) "'@BRT-32,5'"
Sets the awake brightness level to 100% and sleep brightness level to
approximately 15%
(3) "'@BRT-RED,32'"
Sets the red LED awake brightness level to 100%.
(4) "'@BRT-BLUE,32,5'"
Sets the Blue LED awake brightness level to 100% and sleep brightness level
to Approximately 15%

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Mio Attaché Remote Keypad Device
Serial Commands (Cont.)
^CFG
Not Persistent
Combine/Uncombine adjacent buttons
Syntax:
"'^CFG- <command value>'"
Variables:
command value = (1= configuration ON, 0= configuration OFF).
Example:
"'^CFG-1'"
Set the Key Pad to button combine mode
@CST- Sets the display contrast for the device.
Syntax:
"'@CST-<Contrast Level>'"
Variables:
Contrast Level = a value from 0 - 31.
Example:
"'@CST-15'"
Sets the display contrast to approximately 50%.
IRMODE # Sets the IR transmission frequency to either 455KHz or 38KHz.
Syntax:
"IRMODE #"
Variables:
# = 455 or 38
Example:
"IRMODE 455"
Sets the IR transmission frequency to 455KHz.
SLEEP-# Force the device into screen saver mode.
Syntax:
"'SLEEP-#'" (timed sleep; a persistent command)
Variables:
# = 0 - 60 in seconds; time to wait before going to sleep. Default is 30. 0 sets
the device to never sleep.
Example:
"'SLEEP-45'"
Forces the device into screen saver mode after 45 seconds.

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Sending Firmware to The Mio Attaché
You need NetLinx studio to update firmware located on the Mio Attaché. To send firmware to the device:
1. Open NetLinx Studio.
2. Go to Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to Axcess Device... This opens the Send to Axcess Dialog
Window .
3. Browse to the location of the firmware file.
4. Select the file within the Files frame.
5. Click Query for Devices.
6. Select the Mio Attaché within the Devices frame.
7. Click Send and then Close.
8. Upon confirmation of a successful send, you can exit NetLinx Studio.
FIG. 5 Send to Axcess Dialog Window

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io Attaché Remote Keypad Device

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