AMX Modero MVP-5200i - Manual (Page 101)

Upgrading Firmware
93 MVP-5200i Modero Viewpoint Widescreen Touch Panel
Upgrading Firmware
For the purpose of panel downloads, the MVP-5200i’s download procedure is not compatible with other
AMX panel devices. This is due to the unique configuration of the device.
The first major change from other AMX devices is that the MVP-5200i uses dynamic Setup Pages for its
displays. Instead of requiring a separate Setup Page project built within TPDesign 4, the MVP-5200i
uses only a single set of Setup Pages for all of its supported resolutions.
To enable a single Setup Page project to support all resolutions, this requires including images for the
largest supported resolution with the Setup Page project and scaling the images to fit for lower
resolutions. This modification would apply to state-level bitmaps and chameleon images; previously,
image scaling has only applied to dynamic images.
These features require a separate G4SupportFiles installation to be posted for download independently
of the TPDesign4, NetLinx Studio, and Visual Architect applications.
Scale Images For Setup Pages
To provide the Setup Page designer with the ability to design pages at the target device’s lowest
supported resolution, TPDesign4 performs image scaling for both standard and chameleon images for
button and page states. This functionality is not extended to icon images.
The MVP-5200i comes already loaded with on-board firmware, which is upgradeable through the use of
the latest version of NetLinx Studio. Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher Instruction
Manual for more information on how to download firmware to a touch panel.
The MVP-5200i uses a native RNDIS USB driver for USB-over-Ethernet communication. When the
device is connected to the downloading computer (see instructions below for more details), it creates a
new LAN connection, and the user will need to supply a static IP address for this to be enabled. To enter
a static IP address, the user must edit the properties of the TCP/IP interface of the connection itself. This
driver is included in the installation of the latest version of NetLinx Studio, available from
www.amx.com.
Upgrading the Modero Firmware via the USB port
The MVP-5200i uses a 5-pin CC-USB (Type A) to Mini-B 5-Wire programming cable (FG10-5965) for
programming, firmware updates, and touch panel file transfer between the PC and the target device. If a
programming cable is not available, it may be purchased from www.amx.com. The Mini-USB port for
the connector is located on the left side of the device as viewed from the front.
Before beginning with this section, verify that the device is powered and the Type-A end of the USB
connector is inserted and secure in the PC’s USB port. The panel must be powered On before
connecting the mini-USB connector to the panel. To guarantee that the upgrade is not interrupted by
power loss, connecting the device to a power source, such as inserting it into a Table Charging Station,
before beginning the upgrade is highly recommended.
Programming the MVP-5200i requires the use of the latest versions of NetLinx Studio
and TPDesign 4, both available from www.amx.com.
Establishing a USB connection between the PC and the panel, prior to installing the
USB Driver, will cause a failure in the USB driver installation.