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Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information .................................................................................................1 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1 Installation .................................................................................................................3 Installing Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro Only) ......................................................... 3 Installing the Axcent3 into an Equipment Rack ................................................................. 3 Installing the AC-RK3 Rack Kit.......................................................................................... 3 Installing the CSB Cable Support Bracket......................................................................... 4 Wiring the Axcent3 ............................................................................................................ 5 Preparing and connecting captive wires .................................................................................. 5 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connections ...................................................................................... 6 Using the AXlink connector for data and power ....................................................................... 6 Using the AXlink connector for data with a separate 12 VDC power supply............................ 6 Relay connections.................................................................................................................... 7 IR/SERIAL/DATA connections ................................................................................................. 7 Input/Output connections ......................................................................................................... 7 Program connector (front and rear panels) .............................................................................. 8 Axcess card slot connector (Axcent3 PRO only) ..................................................................... 8 Axcess Programming ...............................................................................................9 Device and Channel Numbers .......................................................................................... 9 Send_Commands for RS-232/422/485 Ports.................................................................... 9 Send_String Escape Sequences for RS-232/422/485 Ports........................................... 11 Send_Commands for IR/Serial/Data Ports...................................................................... 11 Send_Commands for Input/Output Ports ........................................................................ 16 Standard IR Function Order ............................................................................................ 17 Program Port Commands................................................................................................ 18 Xmodem Timing Commands........................................................................................... 21 Setting PC-to-Axcess Program Communications, and a Controller's Device Number in Terminal Emulator Mode ....................................................................................................... 21 Setting PC to Axcess Program Communications and Setting Device Number in Normal Mode...................................................................... 22 Axcess Master Mode....................................................................................................... 22 Replacing the Lithium Batteries ............................................................................25 Updating Firmware .................................................................................................27 Configuration ................................................................................................................... 27 Downloading Firmware.................................................................................................... 27 Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers i Table of Contents ii Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers 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. Specifications Dimensions (HWD): Axcent3 Axcent3 Weight: Axcent3 Axcent Pro Power Requirement: Axcent3 Axcent Pro Memory: Enclosure Input buffer Output buffer (AXlink) Supported baud rates Max. length of SEND_STRING to device Max. Length of data packets from device Front Panel Components: PROGRAM port Status indicators DB-9 (male) connector for system programming 32 red LEDs showing port activity: · RS-232/422/485 - 6 receive LEDs and 6 transmit LEDs · Relay - 8 LEDs · IR/Serial/Data - 6 LEDs · I/O - 6 LEDs AXlink indicator Green LED shows AXlink data activity. Blink patterns include: · Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly · 1 blink per second - Normal operation. Device numbers match the programmed device numbers in the Axcess program. · 2 blinks per second - Device numbers do not match the Axcess program, a device is not present, or a device is not set to the right number. · 3 blinks per second - AXlink bus error. Check all AXlink bus connections. · Full On - Axcess program is not present and there is no AXlink activity Slots 1 - 4 RS-232 Range: 4 Axcess Control Card slots (Axcent3 Pro only) 50' (15.24 m) max. 3 3 3.47" x 17.0" x 3.0" (88.1 mm x 432 mm x 76.2 mm) Pro 3.47" x 17.0" x 13.65" (88.1 mm x 432 mm x 356.8 mm) 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) 5.6 lbs (2.6 kg) without Axcess Control Cards · 500 mA @ 12 VDC (all relays energized) · 550 mA @ 12 VDC (without Axcess control cards) (all relays energized) · Volatile memory: 128Kbx16 (user-modifiable) · Non-volatile memory: 256Kbx16 (user-modifiable) Metal with black matte finish 128 bytes 128 bytes 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 64 64 Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers 1 Product Information Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components: RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports Status indicators AXlink indicator AXlink/PWR connector RELAYS connector IR/SERIAL/DATA connectors Input/Output connectors PROGRAM port Slots 1 - 4 Included Accessories: Six 9-pin (male) D-sub, RS-232/422/485 XON/XOFF, CTS/RTS, 300, 200 baud 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. Green LED showing power and AXlink data activity. 4-pin connector for AXlink data and power, and 2-pin connector for external 12 VDC power supply Two 8-pin connectors, 750 mA, 28 VAC/24 VDC (normally open) 12-pin (6 two-pins) male connector that supports IR, IR/Serial or one-way data communication (0 - 5 VDC levels only) 8-pin connector, I/O 1 - 6, Common, +12 VDC power tap 200 mA, contact closure or TTL logic inputs DB-9 (male) connector for system programming and diagnostics Four 16-pin connectors for Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro only) · 4 CC-IRC emitters · Metal tab strip for commoning relays · Rack-mount brackets Optional Accessories: · 12 VDC power supply · CSB Cable Support Bracket · AC-RK3 Rack Kit · Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro only) 2 Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers 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 TX 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 RELAYS IR / SERIAL DATA 4 1 2 3 1 I/O 2 3 2 3 RX AXlink 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 4 5 6 PROGRAM Thumbscrews FIG. 1 Axcent3 Pro 3. Install up to 4 Axcess Control Cards component-side up into SLOT 1 - SLOT 4. 4. Replace the faceplate and secure with the thumbscrews. Installing the Axcent3 into an Equipment Rack Use the rack-mounting brackets supplied with each controller for equipment rack installations. Remove the mounting brackets for flat surface installations. 1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object. 2. Place the controller into the equipment rack, and align the mounting bracket holes with the mounting holes on the equipment rack. Start the mounting screws on both sides of the controller and tighten. 3. Connect the data cables into the controller. 4. Connect the power cable to the AXLINK/PWR connector to power-up the controller. Installing the AC-RK3 Rack Kit Use the optional AC-RK3 Rack Kit for rear equipment rack rail installations or to place the controller 6 inches from the front/rear of the equipment rack. You need a Phillips-head screwdriver. 1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object. 2. Remove the rack-mount bracke ...