AMX AXB-EM232 User Manual
instruction manual
AXB-EM232
Enhanced Master RS-232 Controller
Axcess Central Controllers
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Product Information ........................................................................................................... 1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2
Installation ......................................................................................................................... 3
Setting the internal jumpers ..................................................................................................... 3
Setting DIP switches ................................................................................................................ 3
Wiring Devices to the AXB-EM232.................................................................................... 4
Preparing captive wires ............................................................................................................ 4
Using AXlink............................................................................................................................. 4
Using Ports 1 and 2 for RS-232 data communication .............................................................. 5
Using Port 1 for RS-422 communication.................................................................................. 6
Using Port 1 for RS-485 data communication.......................................................................... 6
Using the 12 VDC power supply .............................................................................................. 6
RS-232 male program connector ............................................................................................. 7
Replacing the Lithium Batteries......................................................................................... 7
Mounting the AXB-232 In an Equipment Rack.................................................................. 8
Programming ............................................................................................................9
Send_Commands.............................................................................................................. 9
Send_Strings................................................................................................................... 10
Xmodem timing commands............................................................................................. 10
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Product Information
Product Information
The AXB-EM232 Enhanced Master RS-232 Controller (FIG. 1) is an AXlink bus device that
functions like an AMX Master Card in a single compact enclosure. It is fully compatible with the
Axcess Control System and can be used either as a stand-alone device or with other AMX bus
devices. The AXB-EM232 runs complete Axcess programs, and controls other AXlink components
and two devices using RS-232 as a control protocol. It can also control devices using RS-422 and
RS-485 protocols.
Product Information
RS-232 Program
RS-232
DIP switch
Program port
AXlink
Status LED
AXlink
PROGRAM
V
CTS2
RTS2
GND
RX2
TX2
RS-232 RS-232 / 422 AXlink PWR
TX
RS-232
PROGRAM
RX
TX
485EN
RX
Por t 2 Por t 1
(RS-232 only) (RS-232/422/485)
FIG. 1 AXB-EM232 Front and rear panel components
TX1/RX1 LEDs
RS-232/422
DIP switches
(1 and 2)
TX1
RX1
TX1
RS-232 / 422
ON
1
AXM
AXP
GND
GND
RX1
PWR
TX2
2
RX2
12VDC
TX2/RX2 LEDs
Power
AXlink
connector
supply
connector
(2-pin)
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