AMX MET-6N - Manual

Installation Guide

MET-6N

Metreau™ 6-Button Keypad with Navigation

Overview

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.

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).

•

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.

•

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

Installation

Note:

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

touching a grounded metal object.

FIG. 3 shows the basic rear components of the MET-6N keypads:

AxLink Device Addressing

AxLink-enabled Metreau keypads use an 8-position mini-DIP switch to specify a
unique device address for each keypad in a NetLinx Control System.

Note

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

touching a grounded metal object.

1.

If connected, disconnect the power supply.

2.

Locate the 8-position mini-DIP switch on the rear panel (see FIG. 3).

3.

Set the DIP switch according to the values shown in FIG. 4.

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. 4 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.

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).

• 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

MET-6N - Rear Components

FIG. 4

8-position mini-DIP Switch

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

not used

AxLink connector
(from NetLinx Controller)

Device Address

DIP Switch

not used

Mounting Plate

not used

Switch

Value

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

4

8

16 32 64 128

Example
(129)