AMX AXB-DMX512
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1. 1 Remove the jumper that is on pins 1 and 2 of jumper trios JP4 and JP5 Pins 1 and 2 are marked HIZ see FIG 3 2 Place the jumper on pins 2 and 3 of jumper trios JP4 and JP5 Pins 2 and 3 are marked TERM see FIG 3 This terminates the incoming DMX input with a 120 ohm resistor oak HIZ FIG 3 Termination jumper pin settings for JP4 and JP5 Wiring Devices to the AXB DMX512 The AXB DMX512 has three captive wire connectors on the rear panel FIG 4 for DMX512 transmit and receive and AXlink 7 SN Il I o m N N y N N x lt Il L lt lt lt L1 lt O E E E O E E E ZQ g Z lt l L L O Z l4 Ll Ll L O zZ O A G46 A A Z O A A A Z 56 2 ______ jy __ L____ our __ FIG 4 AXB DMX512 rear view Preparing connecting captive wires 1 Strip 0 25 inch of wire insulation off all wires 2 Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section Do not tighten the screws excessively doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector Wiring guidelines The interface requires a 12 VDC power to operate properly The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable or external 12 VDC power supply The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and interf2. Overview The AXB DMX512 DMX512 Interface FG5927 creates a bi directional DMX512 AXlink connection transmitting and receiving up to 512 DMX channels for lighting dimmers spotlights and other DMX control applications Onboard processing and memory can create and store channel groups faders patches and up to 72 presets A DMX lighting board can operate in tandem with the AXB DMX512 generate levels for storing presets or pass through the AXB DMX512 for direct control of channels a A3 a KA AXB DMX512 A DMX512 Interface as im AXlink DEVICE TX RX RY O t QO O aan Ny ON A Kee k T ji 2 Device ID DIP Switch DMX512 Receive LED Axlink activity LED FIG 1 AXB DMX512 front view DMX512 Transmit LED Specifications AXB DMX512 Specifications Power supply 12 VDC Front panel components LED Indicators 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 RX LED red indicates the AXB DMX512 is receiving DMX512 data Corresponds to the IN and OUT ports on the rear panel TX LED red indicates the AXB DMX51
3. 2 is transmitting DMX512 data Corresponds to the IN and OUT ports on the rear panel 8 position DEVICE DIP switch sets the AXlink address Device ID for the AXB DMX512 The DIP Switch to the right of the DEVICE DIP is reserved no settings are required DIP switch Rear panel components 4 wire captive wire connector for data and power 1 5 x 5 5 x 5 5 38 mm x 140 mm x 140 mm Mounting Rack mounting with the optional AC RK Accessory Rack Kit Weight 1 1 Ib 0 5 kg Setting the Device DIP Switch The 8 position DEVICE DIP switch on the front panel FIG 1 sets the AXlink identification number for the AXB DMX512 Make sure the device number matches the number assigned in the Axcess software program The following table describes the values on the DEVICE DIP switch Device DIP Switch Settings Pomon Titers ye fs te fr a p fe fee pe of Installation Guide AXB DMX512 DMX512 Interface Terminating the Device When using the DMX input and if this device is the last device in a chain of DMX512 devices you must terminate the line To terminate the device position jumpers on jumper pin trios JP4 and JP5 FIG 2 H Termination Jumpers JP4 JP5 The DIP Switch located to the right of the DEVICE DIP switch is not used no settings are required and any setting will work Nt kA o v v L t DEVICE DIP Switch FIG 2 Location of termination jumpers JP4 JP5
4. 2 wiring to the IN connector as shown in FIG 7 GND GND DATA1 DATA1 DMX 512 IN DATA1 DATA1 Device connector on AXB DMX512 DATA2 DATA2 DATA2 DATA2 NC FIG 7 DMX512 receive wiring For full warranty information refer to the AMX Instruction Manual s associated with your Product s 4 07 Mounting the AXB DMX512 in a Rack To mount the AXB DMX512 in an equipment rack you will need an AC RK rack mounting kit 1 Remove the two screws on the front panel of the AXB DMX512 2 Remove the front panel and the space bracket behind the panel 3 Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the unit if necessary Insert a scissors blade or other sharp object into the side of one of the rubber feet and pull it off Do the same to remove the other three rubber feet 4 Place the unit in the appropriate opening in the AC RK 5 Place the front panel of the AXB DMX512 on the front of the rack over the unit and secure the screws Replacing the Lithium Battery A lithium battery FIG 8 with a life of approximately 5 years protects stored presets if a power loss occurs The battery is not used when DC power is supplied to the AXB DMX512 Write down the replacement date on a sticker or label by adding 5 years to the date of installation and then attach it to the bottom of the AXB DMX512 Nae Zend _ Battery CR2032 type 20mm coin cell ve D socket FIG 8 L
5. ace 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 AXB DMX8512 and Central Controller 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 160 mA Maximum Wiring Length 733 57 feet 223 59 m 18 AWG 20 AWG 22 AWG 24 AWG 464 11 feet 141 46 m 289 35 feet 88 19 m 182 39 feet 55 59 m Using AXlink communication Connect the AXlink wiring to the connector on the AXB DMX512 as shown in FIG 5 PWR PWR AXlink connector AXP Y AXP on AXB DMX512 Device AXM O AXM GND GND FIG 5 AXlink wiring DMX512 data communication Note Some DMX devices only use DATA and DATA Connect these to DATA1 and DATAT1 leaving DATA2 and DATA unconnected The DATA2 In and Out ports are not currently supported Transmit Wiring For transmit wiring connect the DMX512 wiring to the OUT connector as shown in FIG 6 GND GND DATA1 DATA1 DMX 512 OUT DATA1 DATA1 Device connector on AXB DMX512 DATA2 DATA2 DATA2 DATA2 NC FIG 6 DMX512 transmit wiring Receive Wiring For receive wiring connect the DMX51
6. ithium battery and socket Note All control commands in AXB DMX512 memory are lost when the lithium battery is replaced Contact your AMX dealer before you replace the lithium battery and verify that they have a current copy of the Axcess program for your AXB DMX512 This will avoid any inadvertent loss of data or a service outage You will need a flat blade tool non conducting that can be slipped under the lithium battery to pry it up and out of the socket Note Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry Before removing the lithium battery from the enclosure discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object 1 Discharge the static electricity from your body 2 Unplug all cables from the AXB DMX512 3 Remove the AC RK and AXB DMX512 from the mounting rack Other wise go to step 4 4 Remove the five pan head screws on the top of the AXB DMX512 enclo sure 5 Pull the two enclosure halves apart and set the bottom portion of the enclosure on a flat surface 6 Locate the battery on the circuit card 7 Carefully pry the battery out of its socket and insert the new battery Write down the next replacement date on a sticker or label by adding 5 years to the replacement date and then attach it to the bottom of the AXB DMX512 8 Plug all cables back into the AXB DMX512 9 Place the top portion of the enclosure back onto the bottom portion Then refasten the five pan head
7. screws 10 Reconnect the cables removed for battery replacement Note There is a danger of explosion if you replace the battery incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions Never recharge disassemble or heat the battery above 212 F 100 C Never solder directly to the battery or expose the contents of the battery to water 2007 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 e 800 222 0193 e fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 e www amx com 93 5927 01 REV A Bade Fak
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