instruction manual 3 Axcent and 3 Axcent Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers A x c e s s C e n t ra l C o n t r o l l e r s
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: • 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information .................................................................................................1 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1 Installation .................................................................................................................3 Installing Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro Only) ..........................................
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Product Information Product Information The Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers are multi-port Central Controllers that can be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, relay, IR/serial/data, and input/output devices. The Axcent3 Pro combines the multi-port functionality with 4 card slots that can be populated with Axcess Central Controller cards to accommodate system growth. Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro.
Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components: RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports Six 9-pin (male) D-sub, RS-232/422/485 XON/XOFF, CTS/RTS, 300, 200 baud Status indicators 32 red LEDs that show RS-232/422/485, relay, IR/Serial/Data, and I/O port activity. The LEDs light when data activity occurs on the associated ports. AXlink indicator Green LED showing power and AXlink data activity.
Installation Installation Installing Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro Only) To install Axcess Control Cards: 1. Discharge the static electricity from your body, by touching a grounded object. 2. Remove the thumbscrews and faceplate from the front panel (FIG. 1). Removable faceplate RS-232 / 422 / 485 RELAYS IR / SERIAL DATA TX 1 2 3 1 2 3 I/O 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 4 5 6 RX AXlink PROGRAM Thumbscrews FIG. 1 Axcent3 Pro 3.
Installation Mounting screw holes AC-RK3 Rack Kit mounting brackets Mounting Configurations Front Front FIG. 2 AC-RK3 Rack Kit mounting diagram 4. Connect the data cables into the controller. 5. Connect the power cable to the AXLINK/PWR connector to power-up the controller. Installing the CSB Cable Support Bracket Install the optional CSB Cable Support Bracket to secure the power and data cables connected to the controller.
Installation CSB Cable Support Bracket Mounting screws 2", 4", 6" Mounting Configurations 2" 4" 6" Mounting screws FIG. 3 CSB mounting diagram 5. Align the bracket holes with the mounting brackets on the equipment rack. Then, start the mounting screws on both sides of the controller and tighten. 6. Connect the data cables into the controller. Then, secure the data cables to the CSB. 7. Connect the power cable to the AXLINK/PWR connector to power-up the controller. Then, secure the cable to the CSB.
Installation RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connections FIG. 4 shows the RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 DB-9 (male) connector pinouts. The table below lists the connector pins, signal types, and signal functions. Pin 1 Pin 9 FIG.
Installation GND wire on the AXlink/PWR connector when using a separate 12 VDC power supply. Do not connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector’s PWR (+) opening. Relay connections Connect up to eight independent external relay devices to the 16-pin RELAYS connector. Use A for common and B for output. Each relay is isolated and normally open. A metal connector strip is also provided to common multiple relays. 7 8 A B 6 A B 5 A B 3 4 A B B A B 2 A B 1 A B A RELAYS FIG.
Installation Program connector (front and rear panels) Connect a programming cable to the PROGRAM connector on the controller. The table below shows the DB-9 connector pins and signals for the PROGRAM connector. Use the PROGRAM connector to download Axcess programs, and to set up control communication options using the OpenAxcess software program. Program Connector and Pinouts Pin 1 Pin 9 Pin Signal 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 +12 VDC 5 GND 7 +12 VDC PROGRAM pins 1, 6, 8, and 9 are not used.
Axcess Programming Axcess Programming Device and Channel Numbers The following table lists the port type, device numbers, channels, with a brief description. Device and Channel Number Parameters Port Type Device Numbers Channels Description RS-232/422/485 1-6 1 - 255 6 Rs-232/422/485 control ports with XON/XOFF(transmit on/ transmit off), and CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), 300, 200 baud.
Axcess Programming Send_Commands for RS-232/422/485 Mode (Cont.) CTSPSH Enables Pushes, Releases, and status information to send to the Program via channel 255. Syntax: ’CTSPSH’ Example: SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,’CTSPSH’ Sets the RS232_1 port to detect changes on the CTS input. DE A contact closure is sometimes called a debouncing circuit. Sets the minimum delay time before controller detects/ responds to a contact closure and performs a programmed operation.
Axcess Programming Send_String Escape Sequences for RS-232/422/485 Ports The table below lists the Send_String escape sequences for the RS-232/422/485 ports. Send_String Escape Sequences for RS-232/422/485 Ports "27,17,<1-255>" Sends a break character for the specified length of time. Variables: 1 - 255 = time in 100 microsecond increments "27,18,1" Sets the ninth data bit to 1 for all subsequent characters transmitted. Use this escape sequence with the ’B9MON’ command.
Axcess Programming Send_Commands for the IR/Serial/Data Ports (Cont.) CH Generates IR digit pulses to select a television channel number. Channels 1-99 pulse as two digits. Channels 100 and greater, the one-hundredth digit pulses as 127. If IR function 21 (enter) exists, it follows the IR digit pulses. CTON sets the pulse length for each digit and CTOF sets the time between each digit or any other pulse.
Axcess Programming Send_Commands for the IR/Serial/Data Ports (Cont.) CTON Sets the IR pulse (single) on time for each channel digit and IR functions. CTON sets the pulse length for each digit and CTOF sets the time between digits or any other pulse. Syntax: "’CTON’,
Axcess Programming Send_Commands for the IR/Serial/Data Ports (Cont.) PTOF Sets IR power-off pulse time after a power-on pulse in increments of .10 seconds. Syntax: "’PTOF’,
Axcess Programming Send_Commands for the IR/Serial/Data Ports (Cont.) SP The CTON sets pulse length and CTOF sets time between pulses. Generates a single function pulse. Syntax: "’SP’," Variables: = 1 - 127 Example: SEND_COMMAND IR_1, "'SP',25" Pulses IR code 25, which decreases the volume level on the equipment connected to the controller. XCH Transmits the IR code in the format set with the XCHM mode command.
Axcess Programming Send_Commands for the IR/Serial/Data Ports (Cont.) XCHM Syntax: Sets the IR output ’XCHM [channel mode]’ format on the chan- Variables: nel specified with channel mode = Mode 0 - 3: the XCH command. Mode 0: [x][x] (default) Mode 1: Mode 2: Mode 3: [[100][100]….] Example: SEND_COMMAND IR_1,'XCHM-3' Sets the XCH [Channel] extended channel command to mode 3. Refer to the XCH command for additional programming examples.
Axcess Programming Standard IR Function Order The table below lists the standard function order for IR codes. Refer to the IRLIB instruction manual to download IR files.
Axcess Programming Program Port Commands The PROGRAM port commands listed in the table below perform a wide variety of operations. You will need to connect an programming cable to the PROGRAM port on a master or slave controller, and your PC's serial port. The Controllers column shows the commands that can be used with Central controllers.
Axcess Programming PROGRAM Port Commands (Cont.) OFF Master Turns the device and channel numbers off. Syntax: OFF[Device, Channel] Variables: Device = 1 - 255 Channel = 1 - 255 Example: >OFF [52,1] Turns channel 1 on device 52 off. ON Master Turns the device and channel numbers on. Syntax: ON [Device, Channel] Variables: Device = 1 - 255 Channel = 1 - 255 Example: >ON [25,1] Turns channel 1 on device 25 on.
Axcess Programming PROGRAM Port Commands (Cont.) SET BASE DEVICE NUMBER Master and Slave Sets the AXlink base device number on the controller’s RS-232 port 1. Subsequent ports on the controller are incrementally set. If the device number is 1, the controller becomes an AXlink bus master, and if the device number is set to 2-xxx, the controller becomes a slave. Syntax: SET BASE DEVICE NUMBER Variables: Device = 1 - 238 SET DATE Master Changes the date in the controller.
Axcess Programming Xmodem Timing Commands The table below lists the Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Xmodem timing commands. Xmodem timeouts and retires exist to accommodate potential Ethernet delays and for consistency among and within products. Any of the Timeout commands will change timing for Axcess code download as well as SOFTROM transfer. Any of the Retry commands will change the number of retries for Axcess code download as well as SOFTROM transfer.
Axcess Programming 6. Press ENTER four times to lock-in the communication settings. Now, you can download an Axcess program to the controller. Choose one of the following modes to set: To reset the controller’s base device number, type SET BASE DEVICE NUMBER 1. To display everything you type in the Terminal window, type Echo On to activate echo mode.
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Replacing the Lithium Batteries Replacing the Lithium Batteries There are two lithium batteries on the controller’s circuit card with a life of approximately five years. They protect stored commands against power loss. The batteries are not used when DC power is supplied to the controller. You should write down the replacement date on a sticker or label by adding five years to the date of installation, and then attach it to the rear panel for future reference.
Replacing the Lithium Batteries 6. Carefully push the lithium battery, located in position B2, out of its socket, and remove with non-conduction pliers. With the rear of the unit facing you, insert the new battery with the positive (+) polarity side facing left. Do not use any type of conductive tools to remove the battery. Doing so will damage the battery. 7. Plug the AXlink and power connectors back into the AXLINK/PWR connectors on the controller. Then, remove the connectors again.
Updating Firmware Updating Firmware This section describes how to update the firmware in the controllers using the SOFTROM software program. Your PC must be connected to the PROGRAM DB-9 connector on the controller using a serial RS-232C-compatible cable. Refer to the Wiring the Axcent3 section on page 5 for detailed wiring information. To update: 1. Place the AMX SOFTROM diskette into drive A or B of your PC. 2. At the MS-DOS prompt C:>, type A:\ and press the ENTER key. 3.
Updating Firmware Device number Version number Type number Firmware Loading status and device number FIG. 12 Loading message Firmware can be downloaded to multiple device numbers automatically. If multiple devices are selected, the bottom half of the loading bar will indicate the percentage complete for the selected devices.
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