AMX AXB-IRS4 Network Card User Manual
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1. o oO X GH O K FH OK 2 2 amp a an nn AXlink RS 232 L pwr FIG 5 AXB IRS4 rear panel connectors Do not connect power to the AXB IRS4 until the wiring is complete If you are using power from disconnect the wiring from the Card Frame before wiring the AXB IRSA If you are using an optional 12 VDC power supply apply power to the AXB IRS4 only when the installation is complete Wiring Guidelines The AXB IRS4 requires 12 VDC power to operate properly The power can be supplied by AMX system s AXlink cable or with an optional 12 VDC power supply The maximum wiring distance between the control system and 1 54 is determined by power consumption supplied voltage and the wire gauge used for the cable The following table lists wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the AXB IRS4 and control system The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of 13 5 volts available at the control system s power supply Wiring Guidelines at 125 mA Wire Size Maximum Wiring Length 18 AWG 938 97 feet 286 19 m 20 AWG 594 06 feet 181 07 m 22 AWG 370 37 feet 112 89 m 24 AWG 233 46 feet 71 16 m If the AXB IRS4 is installed farther away from the control system than recommended in the Wiring Guidelines table connect a 12 VDC power supply to the 2 pin 12 VDC PWR connector on the rear panel Preparing co2. philadelphia shanghai singapore tampa toronto york 3000 research drive richardson TX 75082 USA 469 624 8000 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 032 004 1018 5 02 92002 AMX Corporation All rights reserved AMX the AMX logo the building icon the home icon and the light bulb icon are all trademarks of AMX Corporation AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time In Canada doing business as Panja Inc
3. us EAM AXB IRS4 IR Serial Interface 4 Ports Ala RS4 IR Serial Interface ICE AXlink s 3 No __ip SERIAL AXlink Bus Controllers AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three 3 years from the date of purchase from AMX Corporation with the following exceptions e Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three 3 years except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one 1 year e Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies MX Series products and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one 1 year Unless otherwise specified and custom products are warranted for a period of one 1 year e Software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days e Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform This includes any lost profits lost savings incidental damages or consequential damages AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party This limitation of liability applies wheth
4. 1 Specifications 1 Configuration and Installation 3 Setting the Device DIP 3 Setting the Carrier BAUD DIP 3 Positions 1 4 Carrier signal enable disable sess 4 Position 5 RS 232 PCTOUCH mode sse resina nnne ikiandaa ieia nnne 4 Positions 6 8 Baud rate 4 Setting the Internal Jumpers E1 and E2 for AXlink or HS 232 Communication coercere sedere Ern Re Han Ene ER EEG 5 Removing the Circuit EEE 5 AXIINK nnne nnne nnn rennen nnn nennen 5 5232 icr et C GR ERO 5 Wiring the MMC Wiring Guidelines RM 6 Preparing connecting captive 6 Using AXlink for data and 7 Using AXlink for data and a 12 VDC power supply ssesseennmenee 7 Using the AXlink to DB 9 connector cable for a PC syste
5. Sets on time pulse to 1 second on device 1 RS 232 Protocol Commands Carrier RS 232 Protocol Commands Carrier Command Description CAROFF Dev Disable carrier from responding until a CARON command is received This command overrides the DIP switch setting on the front panel Variable Dev 1 4 CARON Dev Enable the carrier to respond according to DIP switch settings on the front panel Variable Dev 1 4 AXB IRS4 IR Serial Interface 4 Ports 15 RS 232 Protocol Commands Miscellaneous RS 232 Protocol Commands Miscellaneous Command Description ECHO OFF Disable the terminal character s echo function ECHO ON Enable the terminal character s echo function HELP Display the on line help menu MEM Display the current amount of available memory VER Display the current software version of the AXB IRS4 ZAP Dev Clear the specified device s IR data and re initialize CTON CTOF to their default val ues Example ZAP 1 Clears IR load on device 1 and sets CTON and CTOF to 5 ZAPALL Clear all device s IR data and re initialize CTON and CTOF to their default values Example ZAPALL Clears all four devices IR load and sets CTON and CTOF to 5 Programming AXB IRS4 IR Serial Interface 4 Ports 17 EM AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time brussels dallas los angeles mexico city
6. TXD GND 5 GND DB 9 connector male FIG 8 AXlink RS 232 DB 9 and power supply wiring diagram Using the AXlink to DB 25 connector cable for a PC system The AXlink RS 232 connector on the back of the AXB IRS4 can be connected to a PC based system with a DB 25 connector cable Connector pins 2 3 and 7 are used for data and ground Refer to the following table for the DB 25 wiring pinouts DB 25 Wiring Pinouts Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 N A Not used 6 DSR Data set ready 2 TXD Transmit data 7 GND Signal ground 3 RXD data 8 19 used 4 RTS to send 20 DTR Data terminal ready 5 CTS Clear to send 21 25 N A Notused FIG 9 shows the AXlink RS 232 DB 25 and power supply wiring diagram For some applications you may need to strap pin 4 ready to send to 5 clear to send and or pin 6 data set ready to 20 data terminal ready depending on the PC 12 VDC PWR connector PWR 12 VD Q J C power supply O PWR AXlink RS232 connector 2 TXD on AXB CAM AXM RX L 3 RXD GND H L 7 GND DB 25 connector male FIG 9 A
7. RK Rack Kit AXB IRS4 AMX IR Serial Interface Aa Front view AXlink DEVICE CARRIER BAUD 1 2 3 4 ON ON L sERIAL x 2 8 c 6 8 6 x 6 8 6 c FHS er GF Rear view L 4 1 11 2 Jl 1 232 L PwR FIG 1 Front and rear views of the AXB IRS4 Configuration and Installation Configuration and Installation NOTE Setting the Device DIP Switch The 8 position DEVICE DIP switch sets the AXlink identification number for the AXB CAM Make sure the device number matches the number assigned in the AXCESS software program When you set the first device number on the DEVICE DIP switch the AXB IRS4 automatically assigns the next three device numbers For example if you set the DEVICE DIP switch to 97 1 32 64 97 as shown below the AXB IRS4 sets ports 1 through 4 as device numbers 97 98 99 and 100 DEVICE meg Rm ON FIG 1 DEVICE DIP switch set to 97 The following table describes the values on the DEVICE DIP switch Device DIP Switch Settings Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 To reset the AXB IRS4 with a new DIP switch device number disconnect and connect the AXlink or 12 VDC power connector on the AXB IRS4 If the AXB IRS4 is wired for RS 232 communication set all eight DIP switch
8. presets if a power loss occurs The battery is not used when DC power is supplied to the AXB IRS4 Write down replacement date on a sticker or label by adding 5 years to the date of installation and then attach it to the bottom of the AXB CAM J M e Battery CR2032 type 20mm coin cell socket FIG 12 Lithium battery and socket All control commands in AXB CAM memory are lost when the lithium battery is replaced CAUTION R S n o D CAUTION CAUTION Contact your AMX dealer before you replace the lithium battery and verify that they have a current copy of the AXCESS program for your AXB IRS4 This will avoid any inadvertent loss of data or a service outage You will need a flat blade tool non conducting that can be slipped under the lithium battery to pry it up and out of the socket Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry Before removing the lithium battery from the enclosure discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object Discharge the static electricity from your body Unplug all cables from the AXB IRS4 Remove the AC RK2 and AXB IRS4 from the mounting rack Otherwise go to step 4 Pull the two enclosure halves apart and set the bottom portion of the enclosure on a flat surface 1 2 3 4 Remove the five pan head screws on the top of the AXB IRS4 enclosure 5 6 Locate the battery on the circuit card 7 Carefully pry the
9. CCOM command protocol If you enable RS 232 mode the AXB IRS4 will respond to the standard AXB IRS4 control protocol PCCOM control protocol and SX DCU control protocol You can also use RS 232 mode to download codes to the AXB IRS4 with the IRLIB software program Position 5 up RS 232 mode enabled Position 5 down PCTouch mode enabled Refer to the PCTouch PCDesign Instruction Manual for detailed PCTouch program information Positions 6 8 Baud rate setting DIP switch positions 6 8 on the CARRIER BAUD DIP switch sets the baud rate for RS232 communications Communication settings are 1 stop bit 8 data bits and no parity The following table shows the baud rate settings on the CARRIER BAUD DIP switch RS 232 Baud Rate Settings Baud DIP Switches Rates 6 7 8 300 Off Off Off 600 On Off Off 1 200 Off On Off 2 400 On On Off 4 800 Off Off On 9 600 On Off On 19 200 Off On On Setting the Internal Jumpers E1 and E2 for AXlink or RS 232 Communication Internal jumpers are located on the circuit card inside the AXB IRS4 enclosure You will need a Phillips head screwdriver to open the enclosure circuit card from the enclosure discharge any accumulated static electricity from your Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry Before removing the AXB IRS4 body and the screwdriver by touching a properly grounded metal object Removing the circuit card 1 Discharg
10. Xlink RS 232 DB 25 and power supply wiring diagram Connecting an IR device IR devices connect to the AXB IRS4 with an IR device cable The cables supplied with the AXB IRS4 are designed to accommodate the IR devices in your system IR cables have a two pin connector on one end that plugs into the AXB IRSA and the other end has a device specific interface adapter such as an IR emitter Connect IR devices to the AXB IRS4 as shown in FIG 10 GND IR IR emitter IR Serial connector d on AXB IRS4 GND IR device SER n FIG 10 IR device wiring diagram Connecting a serial device Serial devices connect to the AXB IRS4 with a serial device cable The cables supplied with the AXB IRSA are designed to accommodate the serial devices in your system Serial cables have a two pin connector on one end that plugs into the AXB IRSA and the other end has a device specific interface adapter such as a control plug Connect serial devices to the AXB IRS4 as shown in FIG 11 Each serial device requires a model specific cable Make sure to match each serial device with the appropriate cable GND a IR Serial connector IR on AXB IRS4 GND IR device SER FIG 11 Serial device wiring diagram Replacing the Lithium Battery A lithium battery FIG 12 with a life of approximately 5 years protects stored
11. battery out of its socket and insert the new battery Write down the next replacement date on a sticker or label by adding 5 years to the replacement date and then attach it to the bottom of the AXB IRS4 Plug all cables back into the AXB IRSA Place the top portion of the enclosure back onto the bottom portion Then refasten the five pan head screws 10 Reconnect the cables removed for battery replacement There is a danger of explosion if you replace the battery incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions Never recharge disassemble or heat the battery above 212 100 Never solder directly to the battery or expose the contents of the battery to water Programming Programming Channel Setting Commands The AXB IRS4 channel settings listed in the following table set IR output channels The AXB IRS4 can process up to two IR or serial device channel setting commands simultaneously If more than two device commands are sent simultaneously only the first two devices receive the commands The AXB IRS4 can also be controlled with older SX DCU RS 232 protocols Channel Setting Commands Channel Description 1 252 Channel assignment for IR output 253 Non volatile data error If IR memory is cleared the lithium battery may need to be replaced 255 Non volatile data not present Cont
12. code in the format set with the XCHM mode command Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt lt Channel gt Variable lt Channel gt 0 through 999 RS 232 Protocol Commands The RS 232 protocol commands listed in the following tables send control signals from an RS 232 device to the AXB IRS4 The following RS 232 figures are grouped together by IR output channel pulse time and carrier commands RS 232 Protocol Commands IR Output RS 232 Protocol Commands IR Output Command Description CH Dev Chan Transmit IR pulses to the designated device that selects the proper channel Enter all channel numbers below 100 as two digits For example enter channel 1 as 01 If the IR code for ENTER 21 is loaded an ENTER follows the num ber If the channel is greater or equal to 100 IR FN 127 is generated for the one hundredth digit Variable Dev 1 4 Chan 1 199 Example CH 1 18 The AXB IRS4 performs the following Transmits IR pulses for 1 IR code 11 for the time set by CTON e Waits for the time set by CTOF Transmits IR pulses for the IR code for 8 IR code 18 for the time set by CTON Waits for the time set by CTOF If the IR code for ENTER IR code 21 is programmed steps 5 and 6 are performed Transmits IR pulses for ENTER IR code 21 for the time set by CTON Waits for the time set by CTOF CP Dev Chan Transmit IR code pulses and clear all commands in the buffer This comma
13. e the static electricity from your body and the screwdriver 2 Unplug all connectors from the rear panel of the AXB IRS4 3 Remove the two Phillips head screws on the front or rear panel 4 Remove the front or rear panel and slide the circuit card out of the enclosure AXlink communication To set internal jumpers E1 and E2 for AXlink communication FIG 3 AXM AXP 1 1 Bc pH RX TX FIG 3 Internal jumpers E1 and E2 AXlink communication setting 1 Place the 2 pin jumper on the AXM RX E1 connector pins 1 and 2 2 Place the 2 pin jumper on the AXP TX E2 connector pins 1 and 2 RS232 communication To set internal jumpers E1 and E2 for RS 232 communication FIG 4 AXM AXP 1 1 N pm wy RX TX FIG 4 Internal jumpers E1 and E2 RS232 communication setting 1 Place the 2 pin jumper on the AXM RX E1 connector pins 2 and 3 2 Place the 2 pin jumper on the AXP TX E2 connector pins 2 and 3 3 Setall the DEVICE DIP switch positions to OFF up One the jumpers are set replace the card in the enclosure Replace the front or rear panel refasten the two Phillips head screws and plug in all connectors CAUTION Wiring the AXB IRSA The serial IR AXlink and power supply connectors are located on the rear panel of the AXB IRS4 as shown in FIG 5 The AXlink connector can also be used for RS 232 communications or a ovr a a tcx 12VDC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
14. er damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limitation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person This limitation of liability will be effective even if AMX Corporation or an authorized representative of AMX Corporation has been advised of the possibility of any such damages This limitation of liability however will not apply to claims for personal injury Some states do not allow a limitation of how long an implied warranty last Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products In such states the limitation or exclusion of the Limited Warranty may not apply This Limited Warranty gives the owner specific legal rights The owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state The owner is advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of rights EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY AMX CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AMX CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Table of Contents Prod ct Mer T
15. le code 1 252 Example SEND COMMAND 1 SP 2 Transmits a pulse out for command number 2 to device 1 XCHM Syntax Changes the IR output pattern for SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt XCH lt Mode gt the XCH command Variable Mode 0 4 Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 3 Sets the IR 1 device s extended channel command to mode 3 Mode 0 Example default x x x lt enter gt SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 3 enter SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 enter SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 1 Example x x x lt enter gt SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 enter SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 4 enter SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 2 Example x x x SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 4 SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 Mode 3 Example 100 100 x x SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 100 100 100 4 3 Programming Send Commands Cont Command Description XCH lt Channel gt Transmit the IR
16. ly when the distance between the AMX system and AXB IRSA exceeds the limits described in the Wiring Guidelines at 125 mA table on page 6 Make sure to connect only the GND wire on the AXlink RS 232 connector when using a 12 VDC power supply Do not connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector s PWR opening Using the AXlink to DB 9 connector cable for a PC system To use a PC set the internal jumpers for RS 232 communication mode and the DEVICE DIP switch positions 1 8 off down The AXlink RS 232 connector on the back of the AXB IRSA can be connected to a PC system using a DB 9 connector cable Connector pins 2 3 and 5 are used for data and ground The following table lists the DB 9 wiring pinouts DB 9 Wiring Pinouts Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 N A Not used N A Not used RXD Receive data RTS Request to send not used TXD Transmit data CTS Clear to send not used DTR Data terminal ready not used N A Not used GND Signal ground N N FIG 8 shows the AXlink RS 232 DB 9 and power supply wiring diagram For some applications you may need to strap pins 7 request to send and 8 clear to send together depending on the PC as shown in the illustration 12 VDC PWR connector PWR pu on AXB CAM GND 2 12 VDC power supply PWR AXlink RS232 connector AXP TX Jp p b on AXB CAM AXM RX 3
17. m 7 Using the AXlink to DB 25 connector cable for a PC system 8 Connecting an IR 9 Gonnecting a serial device i eer roe eter SUPER E 9 Replacing the Lithium Battery 9 lure aee 11 Channel Setting Commands 11 uie c U 11 RS 232 Protocol Ern abt ue Cop VR CUR UR uS Sex REN RR MR E nennen 14 RS 232 Protocol Commands IR Output nennen 14 RS 232 Protocol Commands Channel Pulse 15 RS 232 Protocol Commands Carrier esses 15 RS 232 Protocol Commands Miscellaneous sese 16 Table of Contents ii AXB IRS4 IR Serial Interface 4 Ports Product Information The AXB IRS4 FIG 1 is an AXCESS bus device you can program to control up to four infrared IR or serial controlled audiovisual devices such as televisions and video cassette recorders The AXB IRSA can be controlled by an AMX AXCESS or AXCENT2 system or independently with a personal computer PC The AXB IRS4 can be programmed to control a wide variety of AV equipme
18. nd pulses the actual IR code Pulse time is set by the CTON and CTOF com mands Variable Dev 1 4 Chan 1 252 Example CP 1 2 Clears pending commands and pulses command number 2 OFF Dev Chan Stop IR output on the designated device and channel Variable Dev 1 4 Chan 1 252 Example OFF 1 11 Stops device 1 from transmitting command number 11 Programming RS 232 Protocol Commands IR Output Cont Command Description ON Dev Chan Start IR output on the designated device and channel Variable Dev 1 4 Chan 1 252 Example ON 1 11 Starts device 1 and transmits command number 11 SP Dev Chan Transmit single IR code pulse This command will pulse the actual IR code Pulse time is set by the CTON and CTOF commands Variable Dev 1 4 Chan 1 252 Example SP 1 2 Transmits command number 2 pulses to device 1 RS 232 Protocol Commands Channel Pulse Time RS 232 Protocol Commands Channel Pulse Time Command Description CTOF Dev Time Set the channel s off time pulse in tenths of a second Default time is 5 0 5 second Time is stored in non volatile RAM Variable Dev 1 4 Time 1 255 Example CTOF 1 10 Sets channel off time pulse to one second on device 1 CTON Dev Time Set the channel s on time pulse in tenths of a second Default time is 5 0 5 second Time is stored in non volatile RAM Variable Dev 1 4 Time 1 255 Example CTON 1 10
19. nnecting captive wires 1 Strip 0 25 inch of wire insulation off all wires 2 Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section Do not tighten the screws excessively doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector Using for data and power Connect the Central Controller s AXlink connector to the AXlink RS 232 connector on the rear panel of the AXB IRSA for data and 12 VDC power as shown in FIG 6 12 VDC PWR connector PWR on AXB IRS4 GND no connection PWR PWR AXlink RS232 connector AXP TX AXP SR on AXB IRS4 AXM RX AXM xcess Control System GND GND FIG 6 AXlink data and power wiring diagram Using AXlink for data and a 12 VDC power supply Connect the Central Controller s AXlink connector to the AXlink RS 232 connector on the rear panel of the AXB IRS4 and the optional 12 VDC power supply as shown in FIG 7 12 VDC PWR connector PWR 12 VD on AXB IRS4 O C power supply PWR PWR AXIink RS232 connector AXP TX H AXP on AXB IRS4 AXM RX AXM Axcess Control System GND GND FIG 7 AXlink and optional 12 VDC power supply wiring diagram Use the 12 VDC power supp
20. nt If you change the IR or serial equipment in your system you can easily reprogram the AXB IRS4 with new control commands This flexibility allows you to upgrade your system as advances are made in AV equipment Specifications Control Controls up to four IR or serial devices Memory 28K bytes total stores up to 200 control commands in each port Power requirement 12 VDC Power consumption 125 mA Supported baud rates 300 600 1 200 2 400 4 800 9 600 19 200 Front panel components AXlink LED The LED blinks when there is AXlink or RS 232 communication activity or a memory error If an AMX system controls the AXB IRS4 the green AXlink LED indicates the following power and data activity or memory errors One blink per second Power is active and the AXlink is functional Full on Power is active and AXlink communication is not functional Fast blink There is a memory error A memory error can be caused by a power deficient battery Follow the instructions in the Replacing the Lithium Battery section on page 9 If the error continues contact AMX technical support for assistance PC system controls the AXB IRS4 the green AXlink LED blinks when RS 232 data is received or transmitted DEVICE DIP switch 8 position DIP switch that sets the AXB IRS4 s device number so that the Cen tral Controller sends the proper control commands to the correct device See the Setting the Device DIP Switch secti
21. on on page 3 for details CARRIER BAUD DIP switch 8 position DIP switch that sets the carrier No Carrier NC option on the AXB 1884 ports and the data transmission speed See the Setting the Carrier BAUD DIP switch section on page 3 for details IR Serial LEDs 1 4 The red IR SERIAL LEDs blink when the AXB IRS4 transmits IR or serial data on ports 1 through 4 Rear panel components 4 IR Serial connectors 2 pin captive wire connector for each IR serial port AXlink RS232 connector 4 pin captive wire connector that supports AXlink or RS 232 data communica tions f you have an AMX system use an AXlink cable to connect to the control system f you have a PC use a DB 9 or DB 25 RS 232 cable to connect to the PC See the Wiring the AXB IRS4 section on page 6 for details Product Information AXB IRS4 Specifications PWR connector 2 pin captive wire connector connects an external 12 VDC power supply to the AXB IRS4 An external power supply should be used when the distance between the AXB IRS4 and control system exceeds the wiring guidelines described in the Wiring Guidelines section on page 6 Battery Lithium battery backup for stored control commands Enclosure type Metal with black textured finish Weight 1 12 Ibs 508 grams Dimensions 1 51 x 5 55 x 5 45 38 4mm x 141 0mm x 138 4mm Mounting options Flat surface Rack mount with optional AC
22. or 1 IR code 11 for the time set by CTON e Waits for the time set by CTOF e Transmits the IR code pulses for 8 IR code 18 for the time set by CTON e Waits for the time set by CTOF If the IR code for ENTER IR code 21 is programmed steps 5 and 6 are performed Transmits the IR code pulses for ENTER IR code 21 for the time set by CTON Waits for the time set by CTOF Transmit IR code pulses and clear all commands in the buffer Pulse time is set by the CTON and CTOF commands Variable code 1 252 Example SEND COMMAND 2 CP 2 Clears all pending commands in device 2 and pulses command number 2 CTOF time Set the off time in tenths of a second Default time is 5 0 5 second The time is stored in non volatile RAM Variable time 1 255 Example SEND_COMMAND 2 CTOF 15 Sets channel pulse s off time for device 2 to 1 5 seconds CTON time Set the on time in tenths of a second Default time is 5 0 5 second Time is stored in non volatile RAM Variable time 1 255 Example SEND_COMMAND 2 CTON 10 Sets the channel pulse s on time for device 2 to 1 second IROFF Stop all IR code or pulses from being generated Example SEND COMMAND 3 IROFF Stops the current IR output on device 3 Send Commands Cont Command Description SP code Transmit IR code pulses Pulse time is set by the CTON and CTOF com mands Variab
23. positions to the off up position Setting the Carrier BAUD DIP switch The CARRIER BAUD DIP switch sets the carrier signals and baud rates for the AXB IRS4 DIP switch positions 1 through 4 set the carrier NC signal option for ports 1 through 4 e DIP switch position 5 is used for RS 232 or PCTouch mode e DIP switch positions 6 through 8 set the baud rate for RS 232 data communication FIG 2 shows the DIP switch positions CARRIER BAUD Baud rate settings RS232 PCTouch mode select Carrier signal enable disable FIG 2 CARRIER BAUD DIP switch NOTE Positions 1 4 Carrier signal enable disable DIP Switch positions 1 4 on the CARRIER BAUD DIP switch determine wether the AXB IRSA transmits carrier signals along with the IR equipment codes e If DIP switch positions 1 through 4 are set to the up position the carrier signal is enabled and the AXB IRSA transmits IR equipment codes at device specific signal frequencies e If DIP switch positions 1 through 4 are set to NC down the carrier signal is disabled and the IR equipment codes transmit without the carrier signal Set the DIP switch positions 1 through 4 when you determine the port assignments and signal requirements for the IR and serial devices in your system Position 5 RS 232 PCTouch mode DIP switch position 5 on the CARRIER BAUD DIP switch sets either RS 232 or PCTouch mode If you enable PCTouch mode the AXB IRS4 will only respond to PCTouch P
24. rol commands are not loaded into the AXB IRS4 Send Commands The send commands listed in the following table send software strings to the AMX system and they are interpreted into a command and performed The AXB IRS4 can store up to 24 simultaneous CH CP SP CTON and CTOF send commands Each command is stored and transmitted to the appropriate channel when it becomes available Send Commands Command Description CARON Enable carrier to respond according to DIP switch settings on the front panel Example SEND_COMMAND 1 CARON Device 1 sends the carrier signal according to the DIP switch settings CAROFF Disable carrier from responding until a CARON command is received This command overrides the DIP switch settings on the front panel Example SEND COMMAND 1 CAROFF Device 1 will not send a carrier signal AXB IRS4 IR Serial Interface 4 Ports 11 Send Commands Command Description CH channel number Transmit the IR pulses that select the proper channel Enter all channel numbers below 100 as two digits For example enter channel 1 as 01 If the IR code for ENTER 21 is loaded an ENTER follows the number If the channel is greater or equal to 100 the IR Function Number FN 127 is generated for the one hundredth digit Variable channel number 1 199 Example SEND_COMMAND 2 CH 18 The AXB IRS4 performs the following e Transmits the IR code pulses f
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