Matrix Fitness 7xi User Manual

Matrix Fitness 7xi – Setup and Network Connection guide

Introduction: Please note that this guide is meant to provide an overview on the configuration and setup steps that are unique to

the 7xi product. The equipment itself is assembled and installed almost identically to the Matrix Fitness 7xe product line. What

sets the Matrix Fitness 7xi equipment apart is our new ‘app’ interface, personalized logins for each user, social media access, on

demand content, and network connectivity. This guide will cover the initial setup of the 7xi console by Matrix Fitness.

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Table Of Contents:

Page 3 - 7xi Product Workflow

Page 4 - Asset Management – How to create a facility ID and user ID

Page 5-6 – Wired Network Setup

Page 7-11- Wireless Network setup

Page 12 – Post-Installation Console setup

Page 13 – FAQ and Overview – 2013 7xi

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7xi Product Workflow

Here is a list of steps that must be completed for all Matrix Fitness / Johnson Fitness 7xi Cardio Installation.

1. Sales order is placed for 7xi product.

2. Johnson Fitness Creates an Asset Management Facility ID for the customer.

3. If Necessary, Johnson Fitness creates a user ID for the customer to access the Asset Management site.

4. An order is placed with Accucode for all necessary components.

a. All 7xi installations require a media Gateway. Depending on Wired v Wireless, the remaining components will vary.

5. A site survey is performed to determine how many Access Points are required to provide adequate wireless coverage
in the facility. Access points are ordered based on the result of this survey.

a. For Wireless setups only.

6. Network access components are installed in the facility and connected to the facility’s internet line.

a. NOTE – It is highly recommended that the customer install a dedicated internet line for 7xi product to allow

for necessary bandwidth.

7. New equipment is installed.

8. Consoles are set up to connect to the Access Point.

9. Customer can now view equipment online in the Asset Management website.

a. Note – A workout must be completed before the Equipment will report data to the website. It is recommended

that a brief workout is performed directly after turning on Asset Management.

NOTE: Steps 6-8 can be performed in any order. The order provided is the most streamlined process.

All 3 of these steps can be performed at the time of install.

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Ordering Components for Wired and Wireless for 7xi

When ordering 7xi equipment, the customer has two options for connecting the equipment to the media gateway: Wired and

Wireless. Use the reference sheet to determine the necessary components for each 7xi order and be sure to include the correct

parts when quoting the customer.

Once the sales order is completed, a third party order must be placed with Accucode for the Media Gateway and any additional

components required for the specific install. Orders are placed via http://orders.accucode.com

needed not needed

Asset
Management
Only

(5x, 7xe)

Asset
Management
w/ PCTV –
Wireless Only

(5X)

PCTV – Wireless

(3x, 5x)

PCTV – Wired

(3x, 5x)

7xi – Wireless

High Speed
Internet

FACI LI TY
PROVIDED

Low Powered AP

MATRIX
PROVIDED

High Powered AP

MATRIX
PROVIDED

Media Gateway –
(1 Switch INCL.)

MATRIX
PROVIDED

Ethernet Cabling
(Cat5e or Cat6)

FACI LI TY
PROVIDED

Additional
Switches

MATRIX
PROVIDED

7xi – Wired

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Matrix Fitness 7xi and Asset Management

Introduction: Every order for Matrix Fitness 7xi product includes access to the Matrix Fitness Asset Management Website.

At the time the sales order is placed, a new facility ID is created and assigned to the facility. Each facility requires only one

Facility ID, any future orders for the same location will use the same Facility ID. This step is to be performed by Matrix Fitness.

To Create a facility ID:

1. Log in to the Matrix Fitness Asset Management site: http://am.matrixfitness.com

2. Select the Organization that pertains to the facility. If a new organization is required, select ‘Add Organization’ from
the CTS dropdown menu at the top of the Screen.

a. The Organization name is typically the name of the Franchise for a facility. If a facility is a standalone business,

University, or commercial property, it should have its own Organization, which is named the same as the Facility.

3. Once and organization has been selected, select ‘Add Facility’ from the Organization Management dropdown.

4. Fill out all necessary information and select ‘Add.’ A new facility ID will be provided for the facility.

To create a new user in Asset Management:

1. Log in to the Matrix Fitness Asset Management site: http://am.matrixfitness.com

2. Select ‘Add Users’ from the CTS dropdown menu at the top of the screen.

3. Fill out the necessary information. Username is typically presented as firstname.lastname.

4. Select the ‘Standard’ Role, and the select the organization that the new user is to be affiliated with.

5. Save.

6. Select ‘Users List’ from the CTS dropdown menu and select the user that was just created.

7. Select the ‘Set Permissions’ option from the Edit User page.

8. Use the dropdown menus to select the correct Organization and Facility for the user and click ‘Assign Tag.’

For more in-depth instruction on the Matrix Fitness Asset Management website, consult the Matrix Fitness

Asset Management Service Manual.

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