AMX AXB-TC, AXB-TCR User Manual
Operation/Reference Guide
AXB-TC and AXB-TCR
Television Controllers (& Receivers)
Axcess Controllers
Last Revised: 7/10/2007
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number is
obtained from the AMX RMA Department. The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each
box. The RMA is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period the RMA will be cancelled. Any shipments
received not consistent with the RMA, or after the RMA is cancelled, will be refused. AMX is not responsible
for products returned without a valid RMA number.
Warranty Repair Policy
• AMX will repair any defect due to material or workmanship issues during the applicable warranty period at no cost to the AMX
Authorized Partner., provided that the AMX Authorized Partner is responsible for in-bound freight and AMX is responsible for
out-bound ground freight expenses.
• The AMX Authorized Partner must contact AMX Technical Support to validate the failure before pursuing this service.
• AMX will complete the repair and ship the product within five (5) business days after receipt of the product by AMX. The AMX
Authorized Partner will be notified if repair cannot be completed within five (5) business days.
• Products repaired will carry a ninety (90) day warranty or the balance of the remaining warranty, whichever is greater.
• Products that are returned and exhibit signs of damage or unauthorized use will be processed under the Non-Warranty Repair
Policy.
• AMX will continue to provide Warranty Repair Services for products discontinued or replaced by a Product Discontinuance
Notice.
Non-Warranty Repair Policy
• Products that do not qualify to be repaired under the Warranty Repair Policy due to age of the product or Condition of the product may be repaired utilizing this service.
• The AMX Authorized Partner must contact AMX Technical Support to validate the failure before pursuing this service.
• Non-warranty repair is a billable service.
• Products repaired under this policy will carry a ninety (90) day warranty on material and labor.
• AMX will notify the AMX Authorized Partner with the cost of repair, if cost is greater than the Standard Repair Fee, within five (5)
days of receipt.
• The AMX Authorized Partner must provide a Purchase Order or credit card number within five (5) days of notification, or the
product will be returned to the AMX Authorized Partner.
• The AMX Authorized Partner will be responsible for in-bound and out-bound freight expenses.
• Products will be repaired within ten (10) business days after AMX Authorized Partner approval is obtained.
• Non-repairable products will be returned to the AMX Authorized Partner with an explanation.
• See AMX Non-Warranty Repair Price List for minimum and Standard Repair Fees and policies.
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers .....................................................1
Overview .................................................................................................................. 1
Specifications............................................................................................................ 2
Applications.............................................................................................................. 3
Installation and Wiring ........................................................................................5
Setting the Device DIP Switch .................................................................................. 5
Internal Jumper Settings........................................................................................... 5
JI jumper settings: TV power sensing/TV power current sensing mode.......................... 6
J2 jumper settings: IR output mode (IR or serial communication) ................................... 6
J3 jumper settings: IR attenuation mode (bypass or adjustment) ................................... 6
Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 7
Wiring guidelines ............................................................................................................ 7
Preparing/connecting captive wires ................................................................................ 7
TV Sensor connections .................................................................................................... 7
IR Emitter connections .................................................................................................... 8
Axlink data and power connections ................................................................................ 8
Axlink data and 12 VDC power supply connections........................................................ 8
PCS and Axlink data and power connections .................................................................. 9
PCS and 12 VDC power supply connections ................................................................... 9
Installation .............................................................................................................. 10
Television Power Sensor Adjustment...................................................................... 11
IR Signal Attenuation Adjustment........................................................................... 11
Replacing the Lithium Battery................................................................................. 12
Programming Information ................................................................................15
Overview ................................................................................................................ 15
Channel Setting Commands.................................................................................... 15
IR Functions (Standard Order) ................................................................................ 16
Send_Commands .................................................................................................... 17
Firmware Upgrades ................................................................................................ 21
Using SOFTROM ........................................................................................................... 21
Using NetLinx Studio .................................................................................................... 22
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Overview
The AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers are intelligent, microprocessor-controlled systems
equipped with a lithium battery to protect stored memory. The television controllers can control a variety
of Infrared-controlled devices such as televisions, audio receivers, and videocassette recorders.
FIG. 1 shows the front and rear panels of the AXB-TCR. With the exception of the IR Input Window (on
the AXB-TCR only), the TC and TCR share the same front and rear panel components.
IR Input Window
AXlink LED
Device DIP switch
TV Power Sensing POT
TV Sensor connector
IR Emitter connector
FIG. 1 AXB-TCR front and rear panel components
AXlink
DEVICE
ON
Front
Rear
IR OUT
IR Out LED
TV Sensor LED
TV SENSOR
AXlink PWR
PWR connector
AXlink connector
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Specifications
The following table list the product specifications for the television controllers. Other than the IR Input
Window (on the AXB-TCR only), the specifications for the TC and TCR are identical.
AXB-TC/TCR Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):
(with connectors) • 1.29" x 3.33" x 5.54" (32.8 mm x 84.6 mm x 140.6 mm)
Power consumption: 200 mA @ 12 VDC
Front Panel Components:
LED indicators • AXlink LED (green and blinks to indicate AXlink communication activity
DEVICE DIP switch 8-position DIP switch that sets the AXlink device number on the AXB-TC
IR Input Window (AXB-TCR only) Receives 38 kHz IR-control signals from AMX transmitters.
IR Compatibility (AXB-TCR only) AMX wireless IR control panels and hand-held transmitters (38 kHz only)
Rear Panel components:
TV Sensor connector 2-pin (male) connector that supports horizontal scan frequency sensing
TV Sensor POT Sets the sensitivity to the PCS. You may need to adjust this POT to allow
IR Emitter connector 2-pin (male) connector that transmits IR control signals to a television
AXlink connector 4-pin (male) connector that supports AXlink control data communication.
PWR connector 2-pin (male) connector that connects to an external 12 VDC power sup-
Enclosure: Plastic with black matte finish
Weight: 6 oz. (170 grams)
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.
IR Out: Red LED blinks when the television controller transmits IR or
serial (outgoing) signals.
One blink every 2 seconds: The AXB-TC/TCR program is not loaded.
TV Sensor: Red LED that lights when the television controller receives,
via the CC-IR TV Sensor, the correct horizontal scan frequency signal
indicating television or monitor power is on.
This LED also lights when the television controller receives a power on
status from an AMX PCS Power Control Sensor.
One blink every 2 seconds: The AXB-TC/TCR program is not loaded
and AXB-TCR.
The IR input window contains a red LED that lights when receiving IRcontrol data.
up to 65 kHz with a CC-IR TV Sensor. The connector can also be used
with a PCS (Power Current Sensor) to detect television power status (on
or off).
the PCS to detect the television's power status (on or off).
using the CC-IRC IR Emitter cables. The connector also supports transmitting serial control data to an external device.
ply. Refer to theWiring section on page 7 for external power supply
requirements.
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AXB-TC/TCR Specifications (Cont.)
Mounting options: Flat surface
Included accessories: • CC-IR TV Sensor (CC-XPS sensor)
• CC-IRC IR Emitter
Optional accessories: • SE-TC Security Enclosure
• PCS Power Current Sensor
• VSS2 Video Sync Sensor
• 12 VDC Power supply
Applications
FIG. 2 shows a sample system configuration.
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Power Control Sensor
Te l ev i s io n
Te l ev i s io n
CC-IR CC-IRC
TV Sensor/cable
AXB-TC
Power Supply
AXlink
AXlink
IR Emitter/cable
TXC-16
transmitter
IR signal
AXB-TCR
Power Supply
Axcess Cardframe (rear view)
Sample system application
FIG. 2
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Installation and Wiring
Setting the Device DIP Switch
The eight-position Device DIP switch sets the identification number for the television controller. Make
sure the device number matches the number assigned in the AXCESS software program. The quick
reference table below shows the switch positions and their numeric value. In the example below, the
numeric value of the Device DIP switch is 97 (1+32+64=97).
DIP Switch Settings
Switch12345 6 7 8
Value 12 48163264128
Internal Jumper Settings
The internal jumpers, located on the circuit card inside the television controller enclosure, set the input,
output, and IR attenuation modes. Internal jumper modes include:
Jumper JP1 sets the input mode for power sensing or power current sensing.
Jumper JP2 sets the IR output mode for IR or serial communication.
Jumper JP3 sets the IR attenuation mode for bypass or adjustment.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to open the enclosure and non-conducting pliers to set the jumpers.
DEVICE
12345678
Installation and Wiring
ON
Static electricity can damage electronic circuitry. Before removing the enclosure,
discharge any accumulated static electricity from your body by touching a grounded
metal object.
1. Unplug all connectors from the rear panel of the television controller.
2. Remove the two Phillips-head screws on the bottom of the enclosure.
3. Pull the two enclosure halves apart and set the bottom portion of the enclosure on a flat surface.
FIG. 1 shows the location of the internal jumpers.
JP1 jumper
JP3 jumper
JP2 jumper
front
FIG. 1 Internal jumper locations
4. Replace the top portion of the enclosure on the bottom portion. Then, refasten the two Phillips-head
screws.
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