User manual AMX AXR-RF RECEIVER

instruction manual AXR-RF RF Receiver C on t ro l Pa n el A c c e s s o rie 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. 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 Introduction ...............................................................................................................1 Installation .................................................................................................................3 Configuring the AXR-RF.................................................................................................... 3 Setting the DIP Switch....................................................................................................... 3 Setting the RF Validation Level ......................................................................................... 3 Wiring Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 4 Wiring the AXR-RF............................................................................................................ 4 Using the AXlink 4-pin connector for data and power .............................................................. 4 Using the AXlink 4-pin connector with an external ±12 VDC power supply ............................. 4 Installing the AXR-RF........................................................................................................ 5 AXR-RF RF Receiver i Table of Contents ii AXR-RF RF Receiver Product Information Product Information The AXR-RF Radio Receiver provides wireless reception of AMX radio frequency (RF) transmitters. The AXR-RF connects to an Axcess Central Controller with an AXlink, 4-pin captivewire connector. When required for large areas, or multiple-room coverage, multiple receivers can be connected in parallel on the AXlink bus. Specifications Power Consumption Dimensions (HWD) Weight Front Panel Components: Radio data LED AXlink LED Red LED lights to indicate the AXR-RF has received an RF signal from an AMX transmitter. Green LED that lights to indicate AXlink power/data status as follows: · One blink/second indicates power is active and AXlink communication is working. · Two blinks/second indicates the devices specified in the main program do not match the devices found. · Three blinks/second indicates there is an AXlink communication error · Full on indicates there is either no AXlink control/activity (but the power is On) or the Axcess program is not loaded. Rear Panel Components: AXlink connector Device number RF antenna 4-wire captive-wire AXlink connector for the Central Controller provides data and nominal ±12 VDC power. 8-position DIP switch sets the device number for the AXR-RF. Receiving antenna screws into the TXC antenna connector. If it is necessary to place the antenna in a remote position, use up to 6 ft. (2 m.) of RG-174 coax cable as an extension. Extend the antenna vertically during use. Antenna coaxial connector 418 MHz standard (other frequencies are available) 300 feet (91.44 m) Molded black matte plastic · Alternate frequencies available · PS2.8 Power Supply 780 mW; ±12 VDC, 65 mA (max.) 1.5" x 5.09" x 5.27" (3.81 cm x 12.93 cm x 13.39 cm) 10.56 oz. (299.37 g) TXC antenna connector Receive Frequency Maximum Range Enclosure Options AXR-RF RF Receiver 1 Product Information 2 AXR-RF RF Receiver Installation Installation Configuring the AXR-RF Use the eight-position DIP switch on, the rear of the AXR-RF, to set the device number. A device number is assigned to devices connected to the AXlink bus. Every device on the bus must have a unique device code. The device number must match the device assignment in the Axcess program. AMX assigns device numbers in three groups: ! ! ! Axcess Control Cards: 1 - 95 Axcess Bus Boxes: 96 - 127 Axcess Panels/Receivers: 128 - 255 Setting the DIP Switch Locate the device DIP switch on the rear panel of the AXR-RF and set it to the desired binary device number. The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are ON (down). If you change the device number, remove and reconnect the AXlink connector. This enters the new device number into memory. Although the AXR-RF is a bus device, it should be numbered in the 128-255 range, because it is a receiver. Setting the RF Validation Level An RF transmitter must send repetitions of data for the receiver to accept it as valid data. In some installations, interference and physical structures may interfere with the receiver's ability to detect the transmitted signal. The signal may become distorted. The receiver can be set to use either two or three repetitions of sequential signals to validate and accept the signal data. To set the receiver's RF level. 1. Locate jumper pins P3 (FIG. 1) on the circuit board. 2. Position the P3 RF validation jumper to select the number of valid RF data repetitions to be accepted: Rear panel P3 DIP Switch P3 DIP Switch Setting for 3 validations FIG. 1 RF validation jumper settings Setting for 2 validations AXR-RF RF Receiver 3 Installation Wiring Guidelines The AXR-RF requires regulated ±12 VDC power to operate properly. The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable. The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and AXR-RF is determined by power consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The table below lists wire sizes and maximum lengths allowable between the AXR-RF and Central Controller. The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of ±13.5 VDC (no load voltage), available at the Central Controller's power supply. Wiring Specifications Wire size Maximum wiring length 18 AWG 20 AWG 22 AWG 24 AWG 1805.7 feet (550.37 m) 1142.4 feet (348.20 m) 712.2 feet (217.07 m) 448.9 feet (136.82 m) If you install the AXR-RF farther away from the Central Controller than recommended in the Wiring Specifications table, an auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply is required for operation. Wiring the AXR-RF The AXR-RF uses a rear 4-pin AXlink connector for power and data. Power can be supplied by Central Controller's AXlink cable, or with an optional auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply. Using the AXlink 4-pin connector for data and power Connect the Central Controller's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector (male) on the rear panel of the AXR-RF for data and ±12 VDC power. Using the AXlink 4-pin connector with an external ±12 VDC power supply Use an auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply when the distance between the Central Controller and AXR-RF exceeds the limits described in the Wiring Specifications table. To use an external power supply, connect the Central Controller's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the rear of the AXR-RF, as shown in FIG. 2. PWR (+) GND (-) +12 VDC power supply (from PSN6.5) AXR-RF Central Controller FIG. 2 Auxiliary power supply connection Do not connect the wire from the PWR (+) terminal on the Central Controller to the PWR (+) terminal on the AXR-RF when you connect an external power supply. Do not connect power to the AXR-RF until the wiring is complete. 4 AXR-RF RF Receiver Installation Connect only the GND (-) wire on the AXlink connector when using an auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply. Do not connect the PWR (+) wire to the AXlink connector's PWR (+) terminal on the Central Controller side of the connector. Installing the AXR-RF 1. Set the device DIP switch to assign an AXlink device code to the unit. 2. Install the wiring for the AXlink bus. 3. Position the AXR-RF in the location where it will be used. Place the receiver close to, or in the middle of, the area to be covered. It is recommended that you mount the unit where the antenna is away from metal obstructions. 4. Extend the antenna vertically for best reception. If it is necessary to place the antenna in a remote position, use up to 6 ft. (2 m) of RG-174 coax cable. 5. Connect the AXR-RF to the Central Controller with the AXlink cable. To avoid potential problems with Axcess processing, do not install two or more AXRRF devices, using the same RF frequency, in one system. The AXR-RF is available in frequencies other than 418 MHz (on request). 6. Locate the green AXlink LED on the front panel and verify that it flashes once per second. If so, the AXR-RF is communicating properly with the Central Controller system. If the LED is on and not flashing, disconnect the AXlink connector and recheck all AXlink wiring connections. Reconnect the AXlink connector to the AXR-RF and verify the LED is flashing once per second. AXR-RF RF Receiver 5 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. brussels · dallas · los angeles · mexico city · philadelphia · shanghai · singapore · tampa · toronto · york 3000 research drive, richardson, TX 75082 USA · 469.624.8000 · 800.222.0193 · fax 469.624.7153 · technical support 800.932.6993 042-004-1049 9/01 ©2001 AMX Corporation. All rights reserved. AMX, the AMX logo, the building icon, the home icon, and the light bulb icon are all trademarks of AMX Corporation. AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. *In Canada doing business as Panja Inc.