AMX AXB-232++
Contents
1. 5 RS 232 wiring Using Hardware Handshaking When the controlled device requires hardware handshaking connect the wiring as shown in FIG 6 4 AXB 232 4 2 CTS RTS Device 3 RTS CTS 4 ee FIG 6 Hardware handshaking wiring Using RS 422 When communicating via RS 422 connect the wiring as shown in FIG 7 GND RX TX TO a 12V GND RX TX AXB RX H TX Device 232 TX RX TX RX FIG 7 RS 422 wiring Using RS 485 When communicating via RS 485 connect the wiring as shown in FIG 8 GND RX TX Li 12V RX a S AXB ee ae 232 as s Device TX FIG 8 RS 485 wiring Rack mounting the AXB 232 optional To rack mount the AXB 232 into the optional AC RK Accessory Rack Kit 1 Remove any connected power and AxLink and RS 232 connectors from the rear panel 2 Remove the 2 screws on the front panel and remove the front panel and the space bracket behind the panel 3 Place the unit in the appropriate opening in the AC RK 4 Place the front panel of the AXB 232 on the front of the rack over the unit 5 Fasten the front panel to the rack and unit with the two screws you removed Replacing the Lithium Batteries The AXB 232 s lithi2. Note Use the DIPSwitch 2 0 application available for free download from AMX to quickly figure out DIP Switch settings for all types of DIP Switches Setting the DEVICE DIP switch Set the device number on DEVICE DIP switch located on the front of the AXB 232 The device can be 1 of the 255 devices in an Axcess control system The device number must match the device assignment in the Axcess program Device numbers are assigned into the following three segments e Cards 1 through 95 e Boxes 96 through 127 e Panels 128 through 255 Set the device number by setting the device DIP switches The device number is the total of all of the switches in the ON position and take effect by cycling the power DEVICE DIP Switch Settings poston Te ew AE RNAEN ve ije e e eee Setting the RS 232 422 DIP switch Set the stop bits data bits parity and baud rate on the RS 232 422 DIP switch located on the front panel The AXB 232 supports the following asynchronous data standards e Stop bits 1 and 2 e Data bits 7 8 and9 e Parity None Odd Even Mark and Space e Baud rates 300 600 1 200 2 400 4 800 9 600 19 200 and 38 400 57 600 is achieved by setting the DIP switch to 300 baud and using the BAUDMED SEND_COMMAND see the AXB 232 Operation Reference Guide for details 115 200 is achieved by setting the DIP switch to 300 baud and using the BAUDHIGH SEND_COMMAND see the AXB 232 Operation Reference Guide for details The table be
3. af EFA Overview The AXB 232 FG5761 10 can serve as a conventional RS 232 422 control port it is also able to run its own Axcess application program an exclusive AMX product feature Source specific programming such as video switchers laserdisc players and video codecs can be handled by the AXB 232 to deliver a modular solution for system programming prix p 232 ec lt 232 422 Inter R ps 252 422 RX DEVICE on AXIINK soa aH A ON FIG 1 AXB 232 Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the AXB 232 Specifications Processor On board 32 bit processor and 384K of non volatile memory run Axcess programs independent of the control system This relieves the AxLink bus and controller for the processing time for controlling those devices Requires Axcess Version 3 0 or higher e Baud rates 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 56400 is supported via the BAUDMED Send Command 115200 is supported via the BAUDHIGH Send Command see the AXB 232 Operation Reference Guide for details e Data bits 7 8 and 9 e Stop bits 1 and 2 e Parity None Odd Even Mark and Space Buffers e 1KB input buffer e 1KB AxLink buffer Front Panel AxLink LEDs Green AxLink status indicator e Full Off indicates no power is being received or the controller is not functioning properly e One blink per second power is active and AxLink communication is functi
4. lable at the Central Controller s power supply Wiring Guidelines at 160 mA Wire Size Maximum Wiring Length 18 AWG 733 57 feet 223 59 m 20 AWG 464 11 feet 141 46 m 22 AWG 289 35 feet 88 19 m 182 39 feet 55 59 m Using AxLink Connect the AxLink wiring to the connector on the AXB 232 as shown in FIG 3 i PWR PWR AXP AXP AxLink AXM AXM System GND GND S FIG 3 AxLink bus and 12 VDC power wiring Using AxLink and External Power Supply Connect the AxLink and power wiring to the connector on the AXB 232 as shown in FIG 4 PWR PWR AXP AXP AxLink Syst xLin i por ystem GND GND 12VDC A GND ower Supply FIG 4 AxLink bus and 12 VDC power wiring For full warranty information refer to the AMX Instruction Manual s associated with your Product s 5 12 2012 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 e 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 e www amx com Using RS 232 When communicating via RS 232 connect the wiring as shown in FIG 5 gt GND RX Device TX we GND AXB RX 232 TX 12V RX RX TX TX FIG
5. low shows the RS 232 422 DIP switch numbers functions and their corresponding values RS 232 422 DIP Switch Settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 nto spens oats ray stan Setting Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On Off Off On Off Off On On Off On Off 00 Off On Off On On Off On On Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On On Off On Off On On Off On On On On On On On On Wiring Devices to the AXB 232 Preparing Captive Wires To connect the wiring into a captive wire connector 1 Strip 1 4 inch off the wire insulation for all four wires and tin 2 3 of the exposed wire 2 Insert each wire into the appropriate captive wire connector up to the insulation 3 Tighten the captive screws to secure the fit in the connector Note If the device is using a separate power supply do not connect the power wiring from the AXB 232 to that device Wiring Guidelines The interface requires a 12 VDC power to operate properly The interface uses a PSN2 8 power supply The Central Controller supplies power via the AxLink cable or external 12 VDC power supply The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and interface is determined by power consumption supplied voltage and the wire gauge used for the cable The table below lists wire sizes and maximum lengths allowable between the AXB RS232 and Central Controller The maximum wiring lengths for using AxLink power are based on a minimum of 13 5 volts avai
6. nternal jumper JP4 JS mi if ai s fo i 500 Internal jumper JP5 FIG 2 Location of internal jumpers Setting Jumper JP4 To Terminate RS 422 Input With 100 ohms Terminating a device involves installing a 100 ohm line terminator this is typically used to achieve better communication and signal integrity You will want to terminate when the communication is at a high data rate or over a long distance Termination can be harmful because it increases the current in the line and more radiation that could interfere with signals Jumper JP4 places 100 Ohms termination across RS422 receive data pins 5 amp 6 1 Disconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors 2 Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel to remove the panel and slide the circuit board out of the enclosure 3 Locate the JP4 jumper and install the jumper in the ON position default OFF 4 Slide the circuit board back into the enclosure and replace the rear panel 5 Reconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors Setting Jumper JP5 To Set The RS 422 Port for RS 485 Use 1 Disconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors 2 Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel to remove the panel and slide the circuit board out of the enclosure 3 Locate the JP5 jumper and set jumper JP5 to the ON position default setting is OFF 4 Slide the circuit board back into the enclosure and replace the rear panel 5 Reconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors Setting the DIP Switches
7. oning Full On indicates power is active and AxLink data communication is not functional Blinks to indicate the AXB 232 is receiving RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 data The RX LED blinks even if the data being received is incorrect Blinks to indicate the AXB 232 is sending RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 data An 8 position DIP switch used to set the device number for the AXB 232 RS232 422 An 8 position DIP switch used to set the communication DIP Switch parameters for the RS 232 422 device Hardware handshaking An RTS CTS data connector that can be wired for hardware handshaking if called for by the controlled device 4 pin male connector RS422 232 connector A captive wire connector wired for RS 422 232 data control 8 pin male tem controller 4 pin male 1 5 x 5 5 x 5 5 3 81 cm x 13 97 cm x 13 97 cm Included e AxLink connector 4 pin female Accessories e Phoenix connector 8 pin male Other AMX e CC 232 Control Cable Equipment e AC RK Accessory Rack Kit Asynchronous data standards RX LED Red TX LED Red DEVICE DIP Switch AxLink connector Installation Guide AXB 232 4 RS 232 422 485 Interface Installation and Wiring The AXB 232 can be used as an independent RS 232 422 485 controlled interface by setting the internal jumpers Configure the communication parameters using the DIP switches on the front panel Setting the Internal Jumpers front I
8. um batteries have a life of approximately 5 years to protect its memory When DC power is on the batteries are not used When you install the AXB 232 record the date the batteries should be replaced Note There is a danger of explosion if you replace the batteries incorrectly Replace batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never recharge disassemble or heat batteries above 212 F 100 C Never solder directly to the batteries or expose the contents of the batteries to water Before removing the lithium batteries contact your dealer and verify that they have a current copy of your program to avoid an inadvertent loss of data and prevent an unnecessary service outage 1 Discharge the static electricity from your body 2 Unplug the 2 pin power connector and any other connectors 3 Remove the 2 screws on the front panel remove the front panel and slide the circuit board out of the enclosure 4 Carefully slide each battery out of its socket and insert the new battery 5 Slide the circuit board back into place replace the front panel and refasten the screws 6 Reconnect any connectors that you removed Additional Documentation Refer to the AXB 232 Operation Reference Guide for programming information 93 5761 10 REV A AA AAN Bang an FA
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search