AMX AXB-TCTCR User Manual
instruction manual
AXB-TC and AXB-TCR
Television Controllers
AXlink Bus Controllers
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................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
Channel Setting Commands ........................................................................................... 15
IR Functions (Standard Order) ........................................................................................ 16
Send_Commands............................................................................................................ 17
Firmware Upgrades......................................................................................................... 21
Using SOFTROM ................................................................................................................... 21
Using NetLinx Studio.............................................................................................................. 22
AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers
Product Information
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.
Product Information
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
AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers
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Product Information
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
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
DEVICE DIP switch 8-position DIP switch that sets the AXlink device number on the AXB-TC
and AXB-TCR.
IR Input Window (AXB-TCR only) Receives 38 kHz IR-control signals from AMX transmitters.
The IR input window contains a red LED that lights when receiving IRcontrol data.
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
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).
TV Sensor POT Sets the sensitivity to the PCS. You may need to adjust this POT to allow
the PCS to detect the television's power status (on or off).
IR Emitter connector 2-pin (male) connector that transmits IR control signals to a television
using the CC-IRC IR Emitter cables. The connector also supports transmitting serial control data to an external device.
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-
ply. Refer to the Wiring section on page 7 for external power supply
requirements.
Enclosure: Plastic with black matte finish
Weight: 6 oz. (170 grams)
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AXB-TC/TCR Specifications (Cont.)
CS
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.
P
Power Control Sensor
Te l ev i s io n
Te l ev i s io n
Product Information
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
FIG. 2 Sample system application
AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers
Axcess Cardframe (rear view)
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Product Information
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers
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).
Installation and Wiring
DIP Switch Settings
Switch1234 5 6 7 8
Value 12 48163264128
DEVICE
12345678
ON
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.
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. 3 shows the location of the internal jumpers.
FIG. 3 Internal jumper locations
AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers
JP1 jumper
JP3 jumper
JP2 jumper
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