AMX AXB-232++ Network Card User Manual
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1. AXB 232 AMX RS 232 422 Interface AXlink DEVICE RS 232 422 RX TX A 1 Q AXlink LED TX LED DEVICE DIP switch RX LED RS 232 422 DIP Switch FIG 1 AXB 232 front panel Rear Panel FIG 2 displays the rear panel of 232 RS232 RS422 RS232 AXlink 8 os d gt gt 6 5 6 6 8 5 Hardware handshaking AXlink connector connections RS422 RS232 connections connections FIG 2 232 rear panel Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the AXB 232 Specifications Power 12 VDC 160 mA Processor On board 32 bit processor and 384K of non volatile memory run Axcess programs independent of the control system This relieves the AXlink bus and controller for the processing time for controlling those devices Requires Axcess Version 3 0 or higher Asynchronous data Baud rates 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 and 38400 standards 56400 is supported via the BAUDMED Send Command see the Send Commands section on page 9 for details 115200 is supported via the BAUDHIGH Send Command see the Send Commands section on page 9 for details Data bits 7 8 and 9 e Stop bits 1 and 2 Parity None Oad Even Mark and Space Buffers 1KB input buffer 1KB AXIink buffer Front Panel AXlink LEDs Green AXlink status indicator e Full Off indicates no power is being received or the2. RX TX 12V RX 232 TX TE TX He Device FIG 9 RS 485 wiring DANGER Rack mounting the 232 optional rack mount the 232 into the optional AC RK Accessory Rack Kit Remove any connected power and AXlink and RS 232 connectors from the rear panel Remove the two screws on the front panel of the 232 Remove the front panel and space bracket behind the panel Place the unit in the appropriate opening in the AC RK Place the front panel of the AXB 232 on the front of the rack over the unit o m Fasten front panel to rack and unit with two screws you removed Replacing the Lithium Batteries The AXB 232 s lithium batteries have a life of approximately 5 years to protect its memory When DC power is on the batteries are not used When you install the 232 record the date the batteries should be replaced There is a danger of explosion if you replace the batteries incorrectly Replace batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of the used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never recharge disassemble or heat batteries above 212 F 100 C Never solder directly to the batteries or expose the contents of the batteries to water Before removing the lithium batterie
3. 7 Rack mounting 232 optional 8 Replacing the Lithium 8 cni e 9 SONG COMMANAS 7 7777 7 9 Axcess program 11 Send String Escape 5 12 232 Program Statements sse 13 AMOASM Timing 14 AXlink Master Statements 14 Reserved 15 Axcess Master Mode T 15 Table of Contents ii 232 RS 232 422 485 Interface Product Information The AXB 232 RS 232 422 485 Interface is an AXlink bus controller that provides remote control for devices that require a variety of control protocols The AXB 232 extends RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 control to remote sources over the 4 wire AXlink data power bus Onboard processing and memory allows the controller to take on complex tasks by itself reducing the processing burden for the Axcess control system For example the control system can use simplified commands for generic video switcher or code control a modular driver program in 232 can process control for specific makes and models Front Panel FIG 1 displays the front panel of 232
4. AXB 232 RS 232 422 485 Interface 2 3 2 422 Interface RS 232 422 RS 232 DEVICE AXlink ON AXlink Bus Controllers Table of Contents Product Information tt A 1 zig 1 Rear e 1 Select I P 2 Installation and 3 Setting the Internal JUMPS 3 Setting jumper JP4 to terminate RS 422 input with 100 3 Setting jumper JP5 to set the RS 422 port for RS 485 use 4 Setting the DIP c 4 Setting the DEVICE 000 4 Setting the RS 232 422 DIP 5 Wiring Devices to the 232 6 Preparing captive 8 6 Wiring guideline S D 6 AI cierna TAREAS 6 Using AXlink and External Power 6 Using RS 232 iak e aN aE ia EELA AEO teenies 7 Using Hardware Handshaking 7 Using 2 7 Using 5 49 M
5. H AXP AXlink AXM AXM System GND GND ae FIG 4 AXlink bus and 12 VDC power wiring Using AXlink and External Power Supply Connect the AXlink and power wiring to the connector on the AXB 232 as shown in FIG 5 PWR PWR AXP AXP AXIink AXM AXM System GND GND bx ds P d 12 GND Power Supply FIG 5 AXlink bus and 12 VDC power wiring fe Aes ne 252022085 tere Using RS 232 When communicating via RS 232 connect the wiring as shown in FIG 6 ne LL GND 2324 12V a RX TX FIG 6 RS 232 wiring P GND Using Hardware Handshaking When the controlled device requires hardware handshaking connect the wiring as shown in FIG 7 1 232 2 CTS RTS Device 3 RTS CTS 4 FIG 7 Hardware handshaking wiring Using RS 422 When communicating via RS 422 connect the wiring as shown in FIG 8 GND RX co TX 12 GND RX TX AXB RX C7 Device 232 RX FIG 8 RS 422 wiring Using RS 485 When communicating via RS 485 connect the wiring as shown in FIG 9 GND
6. Devices to the 232 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 If the device is using a separate power supply do not connect the power wiring from the AXB 232 4 to that device CAUTION Wiring guidelines The interface requires a 12 VDC power to operate properly The interface uses a PSN2 8 power supply The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable or external 12 VDC power supply The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and interface 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 AXB RS232 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 Wire Size Maximum Wiring Length 18 AWG 733 57 feet 223 59 m 20 AWG 1464 11 feet 141 46 22 AWG 289 35 feet 88 19 m 24 AWG 182 39 feet 55 59 m Using AXlink Connect the AXlink wiring to the connector on the 232 as shown in FIG 4 PWR H
7. hardware handshake output low 232 Program Statements The Axcess program of the 232 communicates with the master as Device 0 Its device communicates with the RS232 422 Input Output I O of the 232 as Device 1 The following table lists 232 statements 232 Program Statements Statement Function CREATE_BUFFER Places strings that come from the Master into buffer If no CREATE BUFFER 0 buffer 0 exists the incoming strings from the Master are sent out the RS232 port CREATE_BUFFER Places strings that come from the RS 232 port into buffer If no 1 buffer CREATE BUFFER 1 exists the incoming strings are sent to the Master CREATE BUFFER Places commands i e SEND COMMANDS that come from the AXlink Master 2 buffer into the buffer Each command will be preceded by 2 characters The first char acter will always be the second character is the length of the command the remaining n characters as given in the second character are the command itself CREATE LEVEL Places levels sent by the master for evel in variable 0 level variable OFF 0 channel Sends a RELEASE to the Master Sends a message that channel is off OFF 1 channel Turns off a channel This command has no external effect It can be used as status O
8. jumper in the ON position default setting 2 OFF Slide the circuit board back into the enclosure Replace the panel and refasten the screws Reconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors Setting jumper JP5 to set the RS 422 port for RS 485 use Disconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel and remove the panel Slide the circuit board out of the enclosure Locate the JP5 jumper see FIG 3 on page 3 1 2 3 4 5 Set jumper JP5 to the ON position the default setting is OFF 6 Slide the circuit board back into the enclosure 7T Replace the panel and refasten the screws 8 Reconnect the RS 232 422 485 connectors Setting the DIP Switches Use the DIPSwitch 2 0 application available for free download from AMX to quickly figure out DIP Switch settings for all types of DIP Switches Setting the DEVICE DIP switch Set the device number on DEVICE DIP switch located on the front of the 232 The device can be 1 of the 255 devices in an Axcess control system The device number must match the device assignment in the Axcess program Device numbers are assigned into the following three segments Cards 1 through 95 e Boxes 96 through 127 Panels 128 through 255 Set the device number by setting the device DIP switches The device number is the total of all of the switches in the ON position and take effect by cycling the power The following table shows the swi
9. 255 0 255 within the 232 for CTS hardware handshake input If CTS is high the channel is on CTSPSHF Syntax Disables the CTSPSH CTSPSHF command Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 CTSPSHF Disables the CTSPSH command EOFF Syntax Disables the EON EOFF command default Example SEND COMMAND 232 Disables the EON command EON Syntax Forces the 232 to ignore the transmitted char acters on its receiver Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 EON Forces the AXB 232 to ignore the transmitted characters on its receiver When using RS 485 the transmitter and receiver are tied together HSOFF Syntax Disables hardware HSOFF handshaking default Example SEND COMMAND 232 HSOFF Enables placement of characters in the buffer HSON Syntax Disables placement of char HSON acters in the buffer specified by CREATE BUFFER 1 Example SEND COMMAND 232 Enables hardware handshaking RXCLR Syntax Clears any characters in the RXCLR Receive buffer waiting to be sent to the Master Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 RXCLR Clears any characters in the Receive buffer waiting to be sent to the master If RXCLR is sent while RTS is low RTS returns high 232 Send Commands Cont RXOFF 232 does not pass on received characters to the Master default S
10. 5 x 5 5 x 5 5 3 81 cm x 13 97 cm x 13 97 cm Weight 1 1 Ibs 498 95 9 Enclosure Metal with black matte finish Included Accessories AXlink connector 4 pin female Phoenix connector 8 pin male Optional Accessories CC 232 Control Cable AC RK Accessory Rack Kit 12 VDC power supply 800 mA Installation and Wiring The 232 can be used as an independent RS 232 422 485 controlled interface by setting the internal jumpers Configure the communication parameters using the DIP switches on the front panel Setting the Internal Jumpers Internal jumper JP4 Internal jumper JP5 front 232 FIG 3 Location of internal jumpers Setting jumper JP4 to terminate RS 422 input with 100 ohms Terminating a device involves installing a 100 ohm line terminator this is typically used to achieve better communication and signal integrity You will want to terminate when the communication is at a high data rate or over a long distance Termination can be harmful because it increases the current in the line and more radiation that could interfere with signals Jumper JP4 places 100 Ohms termination across RS422 receive data pins 5 amp 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Disconnect RS 232 422 485 connectors Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel and remove the panel Slide the circuit board out of the enclosure Locate the JP4 jumper FIG 3 Install the
11. Activates a channel or variable for as long as the corresponding device channel of its Push statement is activated When the device channel referenced by the Push statement changes from off to on the TO starts activat ing the device channel or variable in the brackets following it When the device channel of its Push is released the TO statement stops activating its device channel or variable For this reason TO must be found only underneath a Push statement Proaram ming Reserved Channels The following table lists the channels reserved on Device Reserved Channels Channel Function Channel 254 This is only valid within the device and is not sent to the AXlink Master Reflects AXlink status When AXlink is active this channel is on When AXlink is inactive this channel is off When this channel changes state the AXB 232 generates a PUSH or RELEASE Channel 255 Reflects the state of the CTS input If the AXB 232 receives a CTSPSH command it generates PUSHes for both the Master and the 232 Axcess Master Mode When an Axcess device is placed in Master Mode the Central Controller s PROGRAM port is moved to the Axcess device s RS 232 port Press the escape key then type either MC or MD lt esc gt MC connects the device in Master Mode e lt esc gt MD disconnects the device where esc means press the Esc key Master Mode can be very useful i
12. N O channel Sends a PUSH to the Master Sends a message that channel is on ON 1 channel Turns on channel This command has no external effect It can be used as sta tus SEND COMMAND Sends command to the Master Provides support for commands like RDS 0 command SEND COMMAND Sends command to the AXB 232 as if the Master had sent it 1 command SEND COMMAND Sets the baud rate to 115 2k DIP switch set to 300 AXB 232 BAUDHIGH SEND COMMAND Sets the baud rate to 300 DIP switch set to 300 AXB 232 BAUDLOW SEND COMMAND Enables placement of characters in the buffer specified by 232 CB10N CREATE BUFFER 1 SEND COMMAND Disables placement of characters in the buffer specified by 232 CBIOFF CREATE BUFFER 1 SEND LEVEL Sends variable as the value for level 0 level variable SEND STRING Sends string to the Master 0 string SEND_STRING Sends string out the RS 232 port 1 string Xmodem Timing Commands The following table lists the 232 Xmodem timing commands Xmodem timeouts exist to accommodate potential Ethernet delays and for consistency among and within products Any Xmodem timing command will change timing and retries for Axcess code download as well as Softrom transfer Xmodem Timing Commands Command Description TIMEOUT Xmodem timeouts via the Program Port Default is 10 sec SEND_COMMAND Over AXlink where XX is from one to 50
13. P switch settings BAUDHIGH Syntax Enables 115 200 baud rate BAUDHIGH when the DIP switch is set to Example 300 baud SEND COMMAND AXB232 BAUDHIGH Enables 115 200 baud rate BAUDLOW Syntax Enables 300 baud rate when BAUDLOW the DIP switch is set to 300 baud setting default Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 BAUDLOW Enables 300 baud rate BAUDMED Syntax Enables 57 600 baud rate BAUDMED when the DIP switch is set to Example 300 baud SEND COMMAND 232 BAUDMED Enables 57 600 baud rate Syntax Enables placement of charac CB10N ters in the buffer specified by Example CREATE BUFFER 1 default SEND COMMAND AXB232 CB1ON Enables placement of characters in the buffer CB10FF Syntax Disables placement of char CB1OFF acters in the buffer specified Example by CREATE BUFFER 1 SEND COMMAND AXB232 CB1OFF Disables placement of characters in the buffer 232 Send_Commands CHARD Syntax Sets delay between all CHARD time transmitted characters to the Variable increment specified time 100 microsecond increments 0 255 Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 CHARD 10 Sets 1mS delay between all transmitted characters CTSPSH Syntax Enables PUSHes and CTSPSH RELEASEs Example SEND COMMAND 232 CTSPSH Enables PUSHes RELEASEs and status on channel
14. controller is not functioning properly One blink per second power is active and AXlink communication is functioning Full On indicates power is active and AXlink data communication is not functional RX LED Red Blinks to indicate the AXB 232 is receiving RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 data The RX LED blinks even if the data being received is incorrect TX LED Red Blinks to indicate the 232 is sending RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 data DEVICE DIP Switch An eight position DIP switch used to set the device number for the 232 Refer to Setting the DEVICE DIP switch on page 4 and Setting jumper JP5 to set the RS 422 port for RS 485 use section on page 4 for more information RS232 422 DIP Switch An eight position DIP switch used to set the communication parameters for the RS 232 422 device Refer to Setting the RS 232 422 DIP switch on page 5 for more information Rear Panel Hardware handshaking An RTS CTS data connector that can be wired for hardware handshaking if called connector for by the controlled device 4 pin male RS422 232 connector A captive wire connector wired for RS 422 232 data control 8 pin male AXlink connector Receives power and data via the AXlink bus and AXlink system controller 4 pin male Internal Jumpers Sets differential input termination and enables RS 485 output Supports XON XOFF software and hardware handshaking Dimensions HWD 1
15. n situations where physical access to the Central Controller s PROGRAM port is not practical for example in installations where the Central Controller is located a long distance from the bus device s 400 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time ARGENTINA gt AUSTRALIA BELGIUM BRAZIL e CANADA e CHINA gt ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HONG KONG INDIA gt INDONESIA ITALY JAPAN LEBANON MALAYSIA gt MEXICO NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND PHILIPPINES PORTUGAL RUSSIA gt SINGAPORE SPAIN SWITZERLAND THAILAND TURKEY USA ATLANTA BOSTON CHICAGO CLEVELAND DALLAS gt DENVER INDIANAPOLIS gt LOS ANGELES gt MINNEAPOLIS PHILADELPHIA e PHOENIX e PORTLAND SPOKANE TAMPA 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA gt 800 222 0193 gt 469 624 8000 gt 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 032 004 1718 9 05 92005 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 In Canada doing business as Panja Inc Last Revision 09 12 05
16. nds The following table lists those combinations Send_String Escape Sequences 27 17 lt time gt Sends a break character of the specified length of time Syntax 27 17 lt time gt Variable time 100 microsecond increments 1 255 Example SEND_STRING AXB232 27 17 10 Sends a break character of 1mS 27 18 1 Sets the ninth data bit to 1 for all of the following characters to be transmitted Syntax 27 18 1 Example SEND_STRING AXB232 27 18 1 Sets the ninth data bit to 1 for all of the following characters to be transmitted Used in conjunction with the BSMON command 27 18 0 Clears the ninth data bit to 0 for all of the next characters to be transmitted Syntax 27 18 0 Example SEND STRING AXB232 27 18 0 Clears the ninth data bit to O for all of the next characters to be transmitted Used in conjunction with the BSMON command 27 19 lt time gt Syntax Inserts a delay before the 27 19 lt time gt 7 to be Variable time 100 microsecond increments 1 255 Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 27 19 10 Inserts a 1mS delay before the next character to be transmitted 27 20 0 Syntax Asserts RTS hardware hand 27 20 0 shake output high Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 27 20 0 Asserts RTS hardware handshake output high 27 20 1 Asserts RTS hardware hand shake output low Syntax 24 20 1 Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 27 20 1 Asserts RTS
17. s contact your dealer and verify that they have a current copy of your program to avoid an inadvertent loss of data and prevent an unnecessary service outage 1 Discharge the static electricity from your body Unplug the two pin power connector and any other connectors Remove the two screws on the front panel Remove the front panel and slide the circuit board out of the enclosure m RON Carefully slide each battery out of its socket FIG 10 and insert the new battery N Battery CR2032 type 20mm cell ER Socket FIG 10 Lithium battery and socket Slide the circuit board back into the enclosure Replace the front panel and refasten the two screws Reconnect any connectors that you removed Programming Send Commands The 232 supports the same command set as the AXC 232 The following table lists the 232 Send Commands 232 Send Commands B9MOFF Syntax Sets data bit mode to normal B9MOFF with DIP switch settings Example default SEND COMMAND 232 Sets the data bit mode to normal B9MON Syntax Enables a special mode to B9MON override DIP switch settings The mode nine data bits with one stop bit overrides the data stop and parity settings When the AXB 232 issues this command it locks in the baud rate determined by the current DIP switch setting Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 B9MON Overrides the DI
18. seconds in 1 second increments SERIAL XMTO RETRY XX retries via the Program Port Default is 5 SEND COMMAND Over AXlink where XX is from one to 10 in increments of one SERIAL XMRT XX AXlink Master Statements The following table lists the AXlink Master statements for the AXB 232 AXlink Master Statements Statement Function MIN_TO Activates a channel or variable for a minimum amount of time even if the corre sponding device channel is released The time duration is determined by SET_PULSE_TIME ON AXB 232 Executes PUSH O channel within AXB 232 channel OFF AXB 232 Executes RELEASE 0 channel within AXB 232 channel PULSE Turns on a channel or variable for a certain amount of time Once the time elapses the channel or variable is turned off The Pulse time remains the same value until it is changed within the program Example SET_PULSE_TIME 12 Sets the current duration of future Pulses to 1 2 seconds SEND_COMMAND AXB 232 interprets command AXB 232 command SEND LEVEL Places the variable into the CREATE LEVEL variable if it were defined in the AXB_232 level AXB 232 DEFINE_START section variable SEND_STRING Places the string into the CREATE_BUFFER buffer if you defined the buffer in AXB_232 string the AXB 232 DEFINE_START section If it were not this command trans mits the string out the RS 232 port TO
19. tch numbers and their corresponding values DEVICE DIP Switch Settings Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Value 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Setting the RS 232 422 DIP switch Set the stop bits data bits parity and baud rate on the RS 232 422 DIP switch located on the front panel see FIG on page 1 The 232 supports the following asynchronous data standards e Stop bits 1 and2 Data bits 7 8 and9 e Parity None Odd Even Mark and Space Baud rates 300 600 1 200 2 400 4 800 9 600 19 200 and 38 400 e 57 600 is achieved by setting the DIP switch to 300 baud and using the BAUDMED Send Command see the Send Commands section on page 9 for details gt 115 200 is achieved by setting the DIP switch to 300 baud and using the BAUDHIGH Send Command see the Send Commands section on page 9 for details The table below shows the RS 232 422 DIP switch numbers functions and their corresponding values Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Stop Bits Data Bits Parity Baud Rates Setting Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Value 2 bits 7 bits Unused 300 On On On Off Off On Off Off 1 bit 8 bits Unused 600 Off On Off Off On Off Unused 1 200 RS232 422 On On Off On On Off Unused 2 400 Off Off On Off Off On Mark 4 800 On Off On On Off On Even 9 600 Off On On Off On On Odd 19 200 On On On On On On None 38 400 Wiring
20. yntax RXOFF Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 RXOFF 232 does not pass on received characters to the master RXON Enables 232 to send incoming characters received to the Master Syntax RXON Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 RXON Enables 232 to send incoming characters received to the master The AXB EM automatically sends this command to the 232 when it executes CREATE_BUFFER program instruction TXCLR Clears and stops any charac ters waiting in the Transmit buffer XOFF Disables software handshaking default Syntax TXCLR Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 TXCLR Clears and stops any characters waiting in the Transmit buffer Syntax XOFF Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 XOFF Disables software handshaking XON Syntax Enables software XON handshaking Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 XON Enables software handshaking ZAP Syntax Clears the Axcess program in 2 the 232 Example SEND COMMAND AXB232 ZAP Clears the Axcess program in the 232 Axcess program characteristics The AXB 232 is capable of running Axcess programs It handles string processing relieving AXlink and the Master of the processing times Send String Escape Sequences The 232 does not regard certain three character combinations within a Send String program as literal characters but as comma
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