Crestron electronic Multimedia Presentation System 300 MPS-300 - Manual (Page 38)

Multimedia Presentation System 300 Crestron MPS-300
Uploading and Upgrading
Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device
contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features.
However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish
communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example,
programs or firmware) can be transferred to the control system. Finally, program
checks can be performed (such as changing a device ID or creating an IP table) to
ensure proper functioning.
While the next section provides an overview for communication, refer to
“Establishing Communications with the Control System” in the Crestron 2-Series
Control Systems Reference Guide (Doc. 6256) for connection details. If
communications cannot be established, refer to “Troubleshooting Communications”
in the same guide.
Establishing Communication
Use Crestron Toolbox for communicating with the MPS-300; refer to the Crestron
Toolbox help file for details. There are two methods of communication.
USB
NOTE: Required for initial setup of Ethernet parameters.
USB Communication
PC RUNNING
CRESTRON TOOLBOX
MPS-300
USB COMMUNICATION
VIA USB CABLE
• The COMPUTER port on the MPS-300 connects to the USB port on the
PC via the included Type A to Type B USB cable.
• Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry using the
expected communication protocol (USB). When multiple USB devices are
connected, identify the MPS-300 by entering “MPS-300” in the Model
textbox, the unit’s serial number in the Serial textbox or the unit’s hostname
in the Hostname textbox. The hostname can be found in the “System Info”
window in the section marked Ethernet however, communications must be
established in order to see this information in the “System Info” window.
NOTE: The hostname can also be viewed using the front panel. Refer to
page 63 for more information.
• Display the MPS-300’s “System Info” window (click the
icon);
communications are confirmed when the device information is displayed.
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