MX-3000 Remote Control - Editor,

Firmware and Software Installation

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Title: MX-3000 Remote Control – Editor, Firmware and Software Installation

Filename: IDOC 0139-10

Created: June 14, 2010

Summary
This document provides instructions for: 1) Obtaining the “Installer” version of the MX-3000 Editor
software application from the Universal Remote website; 2) Verifying and updating the MX-3000 Editor
Version; and 3) Verifying firmware version installed in a MX-3000 remote control; and 4) Installing aircraft
specific configuration software to the MX-3000 remote control.

The Rockwell Collins part number 441-0087-100 is a Color Touchscreen Remote Control Unit with:
 IR transmitter
 RF (418 MHz) transmitter
 Graphical display
 Discrete buttons
 Rechargeable battery
 Battery Charging Cradle
Prior to performing the software installation, the installer shall read through this instruction document and
become familiar with the entire installation process.

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Detail

1. Equipment
The following equipment is required for the installation of software and retrieval of the MX-3000 software
editor.

Table 1–1 Hardware Equipment

Equipment Part or Model Number Qty

USB Cable
Commercially available 1
(USB A Male to USB Mini-B Male)
PDA Stylus or Plastic Pen Top Commercially available 1
Computer with MS-Windows XP and Internet access Commercially available 1

Table 1–2 Third Party Generated Software

Software Item File or Disk Name Part Number

MX 3000 Editor
Not Applicable.
(Downloaded from Universal Remote MX-3000Setup.exe
Refer to Section 2.
Website)

Table 1–3 Rockwell Collins Generated Software

Software Item File or Disk Name Part Number

Aircraft Specific Configuration File
091-XXXX-XXXXXX.rcc
Reference aircraft documentation
for the exact part number.
Contact the aircraft manufacturer
for a copy of the software to be
installed.

2. MX-3000 Editor Software Installation

Note: Section 2.1 is the procedure to register and download the MX-3000 Editor from the
Universal Remote website. The MX-3000 Editor software is then used to download an
aircraft specific software configuration file and any firmware update to an MX-3000
remote. If your computer already has the “Installer” version of the MX-3000 Editor
software, proceed to Section 2.3 and verify the MX-3000 Editor contains the minimum
Editor Version.

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2.1. Obtain MX-3000 Editor from Universal Remote Website

2.1.1. Go to www.universalremote.com

2.1.2. Click on “Installer Log-in”. See Figure 2-1 for more detail.

Figure 2-1 Installer Log-in

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2.1.3. Click “Click Here to Register” as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Click Here to Register

2.1.4. Click the box to check mark “I have read, understood and agree to these rules and conditions”
and click Register button.

2.1.5. Use INSTALLER1A6W for Registration Code and fill out the rest of the form. Click Register
button after finish filling out all the fields.

2.1.6. Upon successfully completed the registration, sign in the download page using your email and
password you just created.

2.1.7. When successfully logged in to the download page, click on Software Downloads Tab.

2.1.8. Click on MX-3000 Editor link, a pop-up window will appear, click Download and save the file to
your desktop. See Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 for more details.

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Figure 2-3 Download Page 1

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Figure 2-4 MX-3000 Editor Download

2.2. MX-3000 Editor Installation

Double click on MX-3000Setup.exe and follow the installation instruction.

2.3. Verify MX-3000 Editor Version

Note: History showed that certain versions of the MX-3000 Editor caused a battery indicator
issue when used to download a configuration file to a MX-3000 remote due to the
firmware embedded in the MX-3000 Editor. Each version of the MX-3000 Editor can
have a different firmware version. The MX-3000 Editor Version shown in Figure 2-5
should be considered a minimum version level to be installed to resolve the
aforementioned battery indicator issue. Follow the steps below to check for your
MX-3000 Version.

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Figure 2-5 MX-3000 Minimum Editor Version

2.3.1. Run the MX-3000 Editor by click on Start  All Program  Universal Remote Control, Inc. 
MX-3000 Editor.

2.3.2. In the MX-3000 Editor, click on Help  About MX-3000 Editor.

2.3.3. If your MX-3000 Editor Version is equal to or greater than that shown in Figure 2-5 proceed to
Section 3. Otherwise, proceed to Section 2.4.

2.4. Update MX-3000 Editor via “Live Update”

Note: When performing live update to the MX-3000 Editor, the latest firmware for a MX-3000
remote control will be downloaded and embedded into the MX-3000 Editor. This
process DOES NOT update the firmware installed in the MX-3000 remote. To update
firmware installed in a MX-3000 remote control, refer to Sections 3.1 and 3.2.

2.4.1. In the MX-3000 Editor, click on Communications  Live Update.

2.4.2. If the message shown in Figure 2-6 appeared, click OK and try to update again.

2.4.3. If the message shown in Figure 2-7 appeared indicating update is available, click OK. The
MX-3000 Editor will restart itself and download the update automatically.

2.4.4. Upon completing the update process, a message shown in Figure 2-8 will appear. Click OK.

2.4.5. Check the MX-3000 Editor Version again to make sure it is equal to or greater than that in Figure
2-5.

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Figure 2-6 Fail to Download to Patch Info File

Figure 2-7 Update is Available

Figure 2-8 Update Done

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3. MX-3000 Remote Control Firmware and Software Installation

3.1. Ensure Battery is Fully Charged

3.1.1. Remove the MX-3000 remote from the box and install the battery.

3.1.2. Remove the charger from the box and connect it to an outlet.

3.1.3. Place the MX-3000 remote in the charger. When the status LED indicator is red, this indicates
that the battery is charging

3.1.4. Leave the MX-3000 remote inside the charger until the status LED turns blue. This will take from
one to five hours.

3.1.5. Verify the MX-3000 remote is fully charged. The status LED should turn Blue when the MX-3000
remote is fully charged.

3.2. MX-3000 Remote Firmware Version and Firmware Update

3.2.1. Using the USB Cable connect the MX-3000 remote to a USB port on the Host computer.

3.2.2. Run the MX-3000 Editor by clicking on Start  All Programs  Universal Remote Control, Inc. 
MX-3000 Editor.

3.2.3. In the MX-3000 Editor, click on Communications  Remote Control Version. A screen similar to
that in Figure 3-1 will appear that provides the firmware (“Program”) version that is installed in the
MX-3000 remote. Note the firmware (“Program”) version for the MX-3000 remote under test.

Figure 3-1 MX-3000 Remote Firmware Version (REFERENCE ONLY)

3.2.4. If the MX-3000 remote control’s firmware version (“Program”) is NOT equal to or greater than that
shown in Figure 3-1, the firmware needs to be updated. Continue to the next step if the firmware
needs to be updated; otherwise, the firmware verification steps are complete.

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3.2.5. Refer to Section 3.3 for instructions on downloading a software configuration file. The remote
control’s firmware is updated automatically during a software configuration file download.
Note: Any software configuration file can be used during this step. Ensure that the
MX-3000 Editor contains the minimum Editor Version as described in Section 2.3.
3.2.6. Repeat Section 3.2 to ensure the minimum firmware version (“Program”) is installed.

3.3. Install Aircraft Specific Software Configuration File

3.3.1. Run the MX-3000 Editor by clicking on Start  All Programs  Universal Remote Control, Inc. 
MX-3000 Editor.

3.3.2. Ensure the MX-3000 Editor contains the minimum Editor Version as described in Section 2.3, if
you have not already done so.

3.3.3. Select the download file by selecting:

3.3.3.1. File  Open

3.3.3.2. Select the aircraft specific software configuration file part number 091-XXXX-XXXXXX.rcc on
the local computer and click “OPEN”.

3.3.4. From the MX-3000 Editor, download the file into the MX-3000 remote by selecting:

3.3.4.1. Communication  Download or by using the shortcut keys CTRL + PageDown

3.3.4.2. When the configuration file to the MX-3000 remote control has completed downloading, a
message will appear indicating the downloading process is completed.

3.3.5. Disconnect the MX-3000 remote from the USB port of the computer and remove it from the
charging cradle.

3.3.6. Confirm the software part number and revision level installed in the remote. Depending upon the
type of home screen graphic there are two ways to access the maintenance screen. For typical
CMS-1 and ACMS configurations (reference the left remote in Figure 3-2), press the left most
hidden button while at the home screen. For typical FCMS configurations (reference the right
remote in Figure 3-2), press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds while at the Rockwell Collins
welcome screen.
(Note: These figures are for illustration only and may not reflect the actual software screen.)

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Approximate locations of hidden buttons for software Press the Menu button for at least 5 seconds while at
version (left) and LAM setup (right), if available. the Rockwell Collins welcome screen to access the
software part number maintenance screen.

Figure 3-2 Hidden Button Locations (REFERENCE ONLY)

3.3.7. To exit and return to the main screen, select one of the other button functions.

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