ABS
AXlink Bus Strip
instruction manual
Control System Accessories
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
Installation and Wiring .............................................................................................3
Wiring Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 3
Preparing/connecting captive wires ......................................................................................... 3
Wiring ................................................................................................................................ 3
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ABS AXlink Bus Strip
Product Information
The ABS AXlink Bus Strip (FIG. 1) is a 10-connector AXlink terminal strip designed to simplify
connecting multiple AXlink devices in an AMX Control System.
Use the included double-sided tape to securely affix the unit to the surface.
FIG. 1 ABS Axlink Bus Strip
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the ABS Axlink Bus Strip.
Specifications
Power 12 VDC, 7 A max.
Connectors Ten - 4-pin, captive-wire AXlink connectors
One - 2-pin, captive-wire power connector
LED Power indicator (Red)
Enclosure Metal with black matte finish
Dimensions (HWD) 1.14" x 12.00" x 1.27" (2.90 cm x 30.48 cm x 3.23 cm)
Weight 6.70 oz (189.94 g)
Mounting Options 4" double-sided foam tape
Product Information
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Product Information
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Installation and Wiring
Wiring Guidelines
To determine the maximum distance allowed per gauge, use the following formula and refer to the
table below:
1.5/(Power Consumption x Resistance x 2) = Distance (feet)
Wiring Guidelines
Gauge Resistance
18 AWG .00639
20 AWG .0101
22 AWG .0162
24 AWG .0257
The maximum wiring lengths are based on a minimum of 13.5 volts available to the
ABS.
Installation and Wiring
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.
3. Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip the threads and damage the
connector.
Wiring
To wire the ABS:
1. Connect wiring from the AXlink devices to connectors 2 through 10 on the ABS (FIG. 2). If
the power LED lights when an AXlink cable is connected to the ABS, it indicates the AXlink
cable has a local power supply. Unless that local supply is intended to power all devices
connected to the ABS, disconnect it and insulate the wire connected to the PWR+ terminal.
All AXlink connectors on the ABS are connected together.
2. Connect the control system AXlink connector 1 on the ABS. As with the other AXlink devices
in the system, connect all four wires to the ABS unless the Central Controller is using a local
power supply.
3. Connect the system power supply to the 2-pin connector on the ABS. The power LED should
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light, and all AXlink devices with PWR+ connected to the ABS should have power.
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Installation and Wiring
GND
PWR + (RED)
PWR + (RED)
AXP (WHT)
AXP (WHT)
AXM (GRN)
AXM (GRN)
GND - (BLK)
GND - (BLK)
AXlink
Device 9
AXlink
Conn. 10
AXlink
Device 8
AXlink
Conn. 9
AXlink
Device 7
AXlink
Conn. 8
AXlink
Device 6
AXlink
Conn. 7
AXlink
Device 5
AXlink
Conn. 6
AXlink
Device 4
AXlink
Conn. 5
AXlink
Device 3
AXlink
Conn. 4
AXlink
Device 2
AXlink
Conn. 3
AXlink
Device 1
AXlink
Conn. 2
Control
System
AXlink
Conn. 1
Power
Conn.
System
Power
Supply
FIG. 2 ABS wiring diagram
If the AXlink devices have local power supplies, do not connect to the power terminal
of the ABS via the PWR+ (Red).
For additional information about the wiring distances between the ABS and a specific AXlink
device, refer to the appropriate manual.
PWR
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