User Guide

Installation
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AXP-PLV PosiTrack Pilot Video Camera Controller
3. Set the AXlink device number by changing the AXlink device DIP switch positions 1 – 8
(FIG. 6). The total value of all ON (up) positions on the DIP switch sets the device number.
The DIP switch value range is between 1 - 255, and is set according to the Device DIP switch
positions and their corresponding values. The device number takes effect only after
powering-up.
4. Once completed, rotate the unit and lay it on a flat surface. Refer to the Setting the Device
Base section on page 12 for more information on changing the touch panel device number.
Wiring the AXP-PLV
The AXP-PLV has an AXlink four-wire mini-XLR connector (located on the rear of the AXP-PLV)
and a BNC male connector (at the rear of the unit) A female mini-XLR cable (provided) is supplied
to facilitate wiring.
Wiring guidelines
The AXP-PLV requires 12 VDC power to operate properly. The Central Controller supplies power
via the AXlink cable or external auxiliary 12 VDC power supply. The maximum wiring distance
between the Central Controller and AXP-PLV is determined by power consumption, supplied
voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The Wiring Guidelines@825 mA tablelists wire
sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the camera centers and control system. The
maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of 13.5 VDC available
at the control system’s power supply.
If you install the AXP-PLV farther away from the control system than recommended in the above
table, connect an external 12 VDC power supply to the camera controller according to the wiring
diagrams described in this section.
Device DIP Switch Settings
Position 12345678
On value 1248163264128
Wiring Guidelines@825 mA
Wire size Maximum wiring length
18 AWG 142.27 feet (43.36 m)
20 AWG 90.01 feet (27.43 m)
22 AWG 56.12 feet (17.10 m)
24 AWG 35.37 feet (10.78 m)