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maXim Operator Manual Utilities
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maXim S – mx12v080.s19
maXim M – mx24v080.s19
maXim L – mx36v080.s19
maXim XL – mx48v080.s19
maXim XXL – mx60v080.s19
Having identified which file is the one you need, type the following at the command prompt
on the PC where filename is the file name for your model.
mlink56 1 U filename /v - For COM 1
or
mlink56 2 U filename /v - For COM 2
Ensure the cable is connected between the PC and the maXim and then power up the
maXim.
You should now be able to see messages being sent and received by the PC
Other mLINK option can be seen by typing “mLINK” (without the quotes “). This will display the
following on your computer’s screen.
LSC Lighting Systems Aust. Pty. Ltd. http://www.lsclighting.com.au
mLINK version 1.0
Usage: mlink <COM port#> <command> [<filename.s19>] [/v]
The <command> options are:
U - upload file
B - boot version
O - original code version
N - new code version
H - H/W version
mLINK Cable Details
The cable requires 3 conductors, Tx, Rx and common.
One end is fitted with a 5 Pin Cannon Male and the other with either a 9-pin or 25-pin D-type
Female depending on the comm port connector on your computer.
maXim end
5 Pin Cannon Male (inline)
PC end
9-pin D-type Female (inline)
PC end
25-pin D-type Male
(inline)
COMMON 1, CASE 5 1+7
Tx 4 3 2
Rx 5 2 3
Note: When the mLINK package is purchased from LSC, a DB9 connector is fitted to
the cable and a DB25 adapter is provided.