instruction manual AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller 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: · · · · · 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. 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, OEM and custom products are warranted for a period of one (1) year. Software is warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. 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. 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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information .................................................................................................1 Front and Rear Panels ...................................................................................................... 1 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1 Connection and Wiring ............................................................................................3 Setting the DEVICE Dip Switch......................................................................................... 3 Wiring Requirements......................................................................................................... 3 Preparing captive wires............................................................................................................ 4 Wiring guidelines...................................................................................................................... 4 Connecting the Wiring ....................................................................................................... 4 AXlink data and power connections ......................................................................................... 5 Wiring AXlink with optional 12 VDC power supply ................................................................... 5 Checking the installation .......................................................................................................... 5 Relay connections.................................................................................................................... 5 Testing the installation ............................................................................................................. 6 Rack-Mounting the AXB-REL8 (optional).......................................................................... 6 System Worksheet and Installation Guide ....................................................................... 7 AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller i Table of Contents ii AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller Product Information Product Information The AXB-REL8 Relay Controller provides remote control for up to eight relay functions. Suitable for stand-alone or rack mount applications, the AXB-REL8 may be used with AXCESS or AXCENT systems via the four-wire AXlink data bus. Front and Rear Panels The front and rear panels of the AXB-REL8 are shown in FIG. 1. Device DIP switch Relay LEDs (1-8) AXlink LED AXlink DEVICE ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AXlink connector 8 PWR GND AXM AXP B A B 7 A Relay contacts 5-8 (discrete commons) 6 B A B 5 A B 4 A B 3 A B 2 A B 1 A Relay contacts 1-4 (shared commons) AXlink FIG. 1 AXB-REL8 front and rear views Specifications The following table details the specifications for the AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller. Specifications Dimensions (HWD) Enclosure Power Consumption Baseline draw With all 8 relays On Weight Included Accessories Optional Accessories · 90 mA @ 12 VDC (min) · 170 mA @ 12 VDC (max) 17.50 oz. (496.11 g) Metal tab strips included for external adjacent relay communing. AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit 1.51" x 5.55" x 5.45" (3.84 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.84 cm) Non-glare, high-impact black matte plastic AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller 1 Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Dimensions (HWD) Enclosure Power Consumption Baseline draw With all 8 relays On Front Panel Components AXlink Status indicator AXlink LED (green and blinks to indicate AXlink communication activity and power: · Full-Off indicates no power is being received or the controller is not functioning properly. · One blink per second indicates power is active and AXlink communication is functioning. · Full-On indicates there is no AXlink control or activity, but power is On. Device DIP switch Relay LEDs 1-8 (Red) Rear Panel Components AXlink connector Relay contacts Four-pin captive wire receives power and information via the AXlink bus and AXlink system controller. Eight (normally -open) isolated two-pin relay contacts 1 A @ 28 VAC or VDC: · Relays 1-4 can share a common if use jumper"A" pins with a tab strip · Relays 5-8 use discrete commons (wire commons individually) An eight-position DIP switch is used to set the device number for the AXB-REL8. Illuminate when associated relay is closed. Relay LED's should match panel control function. · 90 mA @ 12 VDC (min) · 170 mA @ 12 VDC (max) 1.51" x 5.55" x 5.45" (3.84 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.84 cm) Non-glare, high-impact black matte plastic 2 AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller Connection and Wiring Connection and Wiring Setting the DEVICE Dip Switch The eight-position Device DIP switch is located on the front panel of the AXB-REL8 as shown in FIG. 1 on page 1. Each device in the AXlink bus must have a unique AXlink device number. If you later change the device number, remove and reconnect the AXlink connector. This enters the new device number into memory. The device number takes effect only on power-up. The device can be 1 of the 255 devices in an Axcess, AXCENT, AXCENT2, or AXCENT3 system. The device number must match the device assignment in the Axcess program. AMX assigns device numbers into the following three segments: ! ! ! Cards Boxes Panels 1 through 95 96 through 127 128 through 255 Set the device number by setting the DEVICE DIP switch. The device number is the total of all of the switches in the ON (down) position. The following table shows the switch numbers and their corresponding values. Device DIP switch settings Position Value 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 8 5 16 6 32 7 64 8 128 As an example, the following DIP switch (FIG. 2) defines the AXB-REL8 as device number 97 (1 + 32 + 64 = 97). DEVICE ON 1 234 5678 FIG. 2 Example device DIP switch with value of 97 Set the AXB-REL8 device number before connecting AXlink wiring. Do not install relay wiring at this time. Wiring Requirements The AXB-REL8 uses a four-pin AXlink Central Controller connector for power and data. If the distance between the AXB-REL8 and the Central Controller exceeds power consumption limits, you must connect an optional 12 VDC power supply. Refer to the following section for more information. AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller 3 Connection and Wiring Do not connect power to the AXB-REL8 until the wiring is complete. If you are using a 12 VDC power supply, apply power to the AXB-REL8 only after installation is complete. 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. 2. Tin 2/3 of the exposed wire. 3. Insert each wire into the appropriate captive-wire connector up to the insulation. 4. Tighten the captive screws to secure the fit in the connector. Wiring guidelines The AXB-REL8 requires 12 VDC power to operate properly. The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable. The maximum AXlink wiring distance between the Central Controller and AXB-REL8 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-REL8 and the Central Controller, based on the maximum power consumption rating of 170 mA (all eight relays ON). The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of 13.5 volts available at the Central Controller's power supply. Wiring Guidelines at 170 mA Wire Size Maximum Wiring Length 18 AWG 20 AWG 22 AWG 24 AWG 690.42 feet (210.43 m) 436.80 feet (133.13 m) 272.33 feet (83.00 m) 171.66 feet (52.32 m) If the AXB-REL8 is installed farther away from the control system than recommended in the above table, connect a 12 VDC power supply to the AXlink connector on the AXB-REL8 rear panel (see Wiring AXlink with Optional 12 VDC Power Supply). Connecting the Wiring The following paragraphs describe wiring connections for using the AXlink and relay connectors. If using power from AXlink, disconnect the wiring from the control system before wiring the AXB-REL8. 4 AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller Connection and Wiring AXlink data and power connections Connect the control system's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the rear panel of the AXB-REL8 for data and 12 VDC power as shown in FIG. 3. PWR + AXP/TX AXM/RX GND AXB-REL8 FIG. 3 AXlink wiring Central Controller PWR + AXP/TX AXM/RX GND - Wiring AXlink with optional 12 VDC power supply Connect the control system's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the rear panel of the AXB-REL8 as shown in FIG. 4. PWR (+) GND (-) PWR + AXP/TX AXM/RX GND AXB-REL8 FIG. 4 Wiring AXlink with Optional 12 VDC power supply PWR + AXP/TX AXM/RX GND Central Controller Local +12 VDC power supply (coming from the PSN power supply) Use a 12 VDC power supply when the distance between the control system and AXB-REL8 exceeds the limits described in the Wiring Guidelines at 170 mA table on page 4, or the power supply current capacity cannot accommodate the 170 ma (max) draw of the AXB-REL8. Make sure to connect the GND and +12 VDC wire on the AXB-REL8 AXlink connector end. Do not connect the optional +12 VDC power supply wire to the control system's power supply side of the AXlink connector (FIG. 4). Checking the installation After set-up is complete: 1. Check continuity of relay wiring. 2. Check cable numbers and wiring, interfaces and sources against supplied documentation. 3. Install tab strips to jumper between shared commons and clip off excess tabs. 4. Insert relay wiring terminals into AXB-REL8. Relay connections The relay specification is 1 A @ VAC or VDC. FIG. 5 on page 6 shows the relay wiring diagram for the AXB-REL8. The dotted lines are used to indicate commons. Install supplied tab strips to jumper between shared commons. Clip off excess tabs and bend strip up, away from other wiring. AXB-REL8 Axcess Relay Controller 5 Connection and Wiring 1 2 3 4 5 A B A B A B A B A B A B A B A B RELAYS SHARING A COMMON Jumper "A" pins with tab strip 6 7 RELAYS WITH DISCRETE COMMONS Wire commons individually 8 FIG. 5 Relay wiring diagram Testing the installation 1. Check AXlink status LED - it should blink once per second (see Specification ...