news@amxaust.com.au August | September 2008

AMX Expands Touch Panel Line-up

NXD-500i | MVP-5100 | MVP-5150

At CEDIA in Denver this month, AMX released three exciting new additions to the Modero Touch Panel line-up:

NXD-500i - 5" Modero® Wall/Flush Mount with Intercom

The NXD-500i is a 5” touch panel that is ultra thin and compact.  It measures only 2 inches deep, making it perfect for buildings with shallow architecture and where space is a premium. 

The NXD-500i can be powered over Ethernet and utilizes locking tabs for quick and easy installation.  It integrates a digital, full-duplex intercom for panel-to-panel communication or entry communications via the AMX Metreau Entry Communicator. Avail - Dec 08/ Jan 09


MVP-5100 - 5.2" Modero® ViewPoint® IR Touch Panel
The MVP-5100 offers one-way IR Communication and is ideal for single room control such as home theater, home office or hotel room.

Its built-in IR Communication can be very important in mission critical applications where 802.11b/g may not be permitted.
Avail - Nov/Dec 2008


MVP-5150 - 5.2" Modero® ViewPoint® WiFi Touch Panel
The MVP-5150 extends the end users control to an entire home or office via it’s WiFi (802.11 b/g) capabilities.

The MVP-5150 works seamlessly with AMX’s popular Resource Management Suite and incorporates the highest wireless network security standards, including WEP, WPA, WPA2, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP. Avail - Nov/Dec 2008


AMX October Pricelist Notifications

NEW PRICELISTS EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2008
The new AMX Australia pricelists that were issued at the beginning of September will become effective as of Wednesday 1 October 2008. 

If you have not received your new AMX Pricelist please contact your AMX Territory Manager directly or on (07) 5531 3103 or sales@amxaust.com.au.

IMPORTANT - PRICE CORRECTION
AMX Australia would like to apologise for an error made in the 1 October AMX Pricelist.

Please see the correct MSRP ex-GST pricing detailed below:

MET-BTN Engraved button to suit MET-XX-XX AU$6.50
ALD-CW-1-xx 1-Gang Claro Decora Wallplate AU$15.00
ALD-CW-2-xx 2-Gang Claro Decora Wallplate AU$25.00
ALD-CW-3-xx 3-Gang Claro Decora Wallplate AU$35.00
(All of the above suit Metreau KeyPads)

If you have any questions regarding this pricing, please contact AMX Australia on (07) 5531 3103 or sales@amxaust.com.au.

MIO-R SERIES PRICE REDUCTION
AMX Australia is pleased to announce a price reduction on the MIO-R Series Remote Family.

Please see the NEW MSRP ex-GST prices effective 1 October 2008 below:

  • MIO-R3 45 Button Hand-Held with LCD Display (2-Way ZigBee) AU$1,370.00

  • MIO-R3-CC R3 Remote/Charger Kit (inc. MIO-R3 MIO-RCC) AU$1,550.00

  • MIO-R3-ZGW R3 Remote/Charger/Gateway Kit (inc.
    MIO-R3, MIO-RCC & NXR-ZGW) AU$2,250.00

  • MIO-R4 28 Button Hand-Held with LCD Touchscreen (2-Way ZigBee) AU$1,900.00

  • MIO-R4-CC R4 Remote/Charger Kit (inc. MIO-R4 & MIO-RCC) $AU2,050.00

  • MIO-R4-ZGW R4 Remote/Charger/Gateway Kit (inc. MIO-R4, MIO-RCC & NXR-ZGW) $AU2,750.00

PRLT-BFP Precis LT Blank Panel DISCONTINUED

AMX Australia would like to advise that the Blank Panel for AutoPatch Precis Switchers (PRLT-BFP) is no longer available. All Precis Switchers now come with a Control Panel standard.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AMX Australia Operations Coordinator, Elizabeth Kocsmar on (07) 5531 3103.


The AMX Technology Seminars are free and open to the industry and will be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in late October, early November, 2008.

The seminars will showcase the latest products from AMX including the MVP-5100, MVP-5150 and the NXD-500i and will have a specific focus on applications and international projects which feature the AMX products & solutions.

The technology showcased in the live demonstrations will include Endeleo UDM-0808, Sip Communications (including MET-ECOM), RMS & Anterus, Solecis Switchers, Novara ControlPads, Octaire Matrix Switchers, Apple iPod & Virtual KeyPad integration, Vision2 and Inspired-2-Go.

NEW to the Technology Seminars
AMX Australia will also be holding a session called Introduction to AMX and the World of Control. This session is designed for those people who may be new to the Control Systems Industry or specifically new to AMX Products and Solutions. The session will be presented by AMX Australia National Sales Manager, Philip Langley and spaces are limited, so be quick to register your interest..

To register to receive an invitation to these seminars, please see below;

REGISTER NOW! AMX Technology Seminars
Melbourne
Tuesday 28 Oct 08 - Mantra Southbank – Request Invite

Sydney
Thursday 30 Oct 08 - Medina Harbourside – Request Invite

Brisbane
Thursday 6 Nov 08 – Brisbane Hilton – Request Invite


New Process for Ordering Metreau Keypad Buttons
AMX have developed a new webtool used for arranging buttons and printing actual size, colour prints and part lists for any Metreau KeyPad Button Configuration. 

This new webtool, will simplify the way you now order Metreau KeyPad Buttons from AMX Australia, see below;

  1. Visit www.amx.com/metreau
  2. Select Metreau KeyPad type, colour, default buttons or create your own custom buttons.
  3. Select ‘Print KeyPad’, print to PDF and save document.
  4. Select ‘Print Part List’, print to PDF and save document.
  5. Email both of these documents along with your Purchase Order to orders@amxaust.com.au

Please note: When ordering KeyPad Buttons, the part number is simply MET-BUTTON. eg) 13 x MET-BUTTON.

If you have any further questions, relating to the ordering of Metreau KeyPad Buttons, please contact AMX Australia Operations Coordinator, Elizabeth Kocsmar on (07) 5531 3103.


Track your RMA Status Online!!

Ever wanted a quick update on your RMA without having to pick-up the phone or type an email?  AMX Australia is pleased to announce that you can now track the progress of your RMA online at www.amxaust.com.au, simply follow the instructions below;

  1. Visit www.amxaust.com.au
  2. Click on [Members] and then click on [Log In]
  3. Enter your email and password and click [Submit]
  4. Click on [RMA Status] on the left Navigation Menu
  5. Enter your RMA Number in the fields available and click [Search]
  6. The status of your RMA should now appear

If you have any questions regarding the tracking of your RMA, please contact the AMX Australia Service Department on (07) 5531 3103.


New Online Courses With the release of new AMX Product Lines such as Novara & Solecis and new Technologies such as SIP Communications, VoIP and Intercom Enabled Touch Panels AMX University has now announced a new selection of Online Training Courses.

New Online AMX University Courses Released

  1. AMX Communications Technology
  2. Getting Started with Intercom Enabled Touch Panels
  3. Getting Started with SIP Communications Gateway
  4. Getting Started with Solecis
  5. Getting Started with Voice over IP
  6. Getting Started with AMX Modules
  7. Getting Started with Entry Communicator
  8. Getting Started with Novara

These Online (OnDemand) Courses are free to enroll in and can be completed at your leisure. To start completing these courses you simply need to login into AMX University’s LMS (Learning Management System) via www.amx.com.

If you need assistance in registering for these courses of setting up your account on www.amx.com, simple contact Nickelle de Seymour on (07) 5531 3103.

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Upcoming Events
October 28 2008
AMX Technology Seminar
Melbourne, Australia
October 30 2008
AMXTechnology Seminar
Sydney, Australia
November 6 2008
AMX Technology Seminar
Brisbane, Australia
November 11 - 13 2008
AETM Conference
Tasmania, Australia
February 25 - March 2 2009
AMX09 - Dealer Conference
TBC
July 6 - 8 2009
Integrate
Sydney, Australia
July 15 - 17 2009
CEDIAEXPO09
Sydney, Australia
For further information on the latest AMX events, please contact Susan Duffy - (07) 5531 3103 or susan.duffy@amxaust.com.au
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