User manual AMX AXF-S AXCESS SERVER CARDFRAME (WITH AXC-S CARD)

Reference Guide AXC-S CardFrame Server Card Overview The AXC-S CardFrame Server Card (FIG. 1) is a processor card that manages communication among control cards in a CardFrame. This card is included in both a Master (AXF-M/S) and Server (AXF-S) CardFrame. This card is essential to convert AXlink signals and communicate backplane signals to the other AXC cards present in a CardFrame. P2 AXLink connector One time programmable chip (OTP) Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Locate the CS (Card Server) slot on the front of the Axcess CardFrame. Grasp the card from the handling grip location. Slide the AXC-S card into the CardFrame until the rear connectors "snap" into place. Verify a secure connection to the rear of the unit. Apply power to the CardFrame and verify a "one-blink" pattern on the AXlink LED (CR1). Refer to the CR1 Specifications for more information on blink patterns. S1 DIP switch Handling grip FIG. 1 AXC-S Server Card (side view) Specifications AXC-S Specifications Power Processor Mounting Program Chip LED Indicators 30 mA @ 12 VDC Motorola MC68HC705 Inserts into the CS slot in an Axcess CardFrame Onboard OTP (One Time Programmable) chip · · · · CR1 (AXlink) indicates transmission of data Full On - indicates no communication with master Full Off - indicates no power being received by unit One blink/second - indicates normal operation AXLink Connector · Front connector used for AXlink communication. · Also used for daisy-chaining several CardFrames together. Setting the AXlink Device DIP switch (S5) The eight-position Device DIP switch (S1), shown in FIG. 2 assigns the value to the CardFrame using the AXC-S card. The Device DIP switch example is set to 1, the factory default setting. AXlink DIP switch (S1) 12345678 FIG. 2 DIP switch (S1) The AXlink device number range is 1-255. The Device DIP switch positions determines their values, based on the following table. Device DIP Switch (S1) Settings and Values Position Value 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 8 5 16 6 32 7 64 8 128 The dip switch sets the first address of the card frame with the other 15 slots following in order. For example: if set to one, the card frame addresses are set from 1 to 16. If set to two, the card frame addresses are set from 2 to 17. The highest number allowable on the dip switch is 240 which would make the last device address 255. AMX Corporation reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s). 031-004-2640 7/02 ©2002 AMX Corporation. All rights reserved. The AMX logo is a trademark of AMX Corporation. AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. *In Canada doing business as Panja Inc. 3000 research drive, richardson, TX 75082 USA · 469.624.8000 · 800.222.0193 · fax 469.624.7153 · technical support 800.932.6993