AMX AXCENT3, AXCENT3 PRO User Manual
Axcent3 and
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Axcent
Integrated Axcess Controllers
Pro
instruction manual
Axcess Central Controllers
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
Installation .................................................................................................................3
Installing Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro Only) ......................................................... 3
Installing the Axcent3 into an Equipment Rack ................................................................. 3
Installing the AC-RK3 Rack Kit.......................................................................................... 3
Installing the CSB Cable Support Bracket......................................................................... 4
Wiring the Axcent3 ............................................................................................................ 5
Preparing and connecting captive wires .................................................................................. 5
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connections ...................................................................................... 6
Using the AXlink connector for data and power ....................................................................... 6
Using the AXlink connector for data with a separate 12 VDC power supply............................ 6
Relay connections.................................................................................................................... 7
IR/SERIAL/DATA connections ................................................................................................. 7
Input/Output connections ......................................................................................................... 7
Program connector (front and rear panels) .............................................................................. 8
Axcess card slot connector (Axcent3 PRO only) ..................................................................... 8
Axcess Programming ...............................................................................................9
Device and Channel Numbers .......................................................................................... 9
Send_Commands for RS-232/422/485 Ports.................................................................... 9
Send_String Escape Sequences for RS-232/422/485 Ports........................................... 11
Send_Commands for IR/Serial/Data Ports...................................................................... 11
Send_Commands for Input/Output Ports ........................................................................ 16
Standard IR Function Order ............................................................................................ 17
Program Port Commands................................................................................................ 18
Xmodem Timing Commands........................................................................................... 21
Setting PC-to-Axcess Program Communications, and a Controller’s Device Number in Termi-
nal Emulator Mode ....................................................................................................... 21
Setting PC to Axcess Program Communications and
Setting Device Number in Normal Mode...................................................................... 22
Axcess Master Mode....................................................................................................... 22
Replacing the Lithium Batteries ............................................................................25
Updating Firmware .................................................................................................27
Configuration ................................................................................................................... 27
Downloading Firmware.................................................................................................... 27
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Product Information
The Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers are multi-port Central Controllers that
can be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, relay, IR/serial/data, and input/output devices. The
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Axcent
Axcess Central Controller cards to accommodate system growth.
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the Axcent3 and Axcent3 Pro.
Pro combines the multi-port functionality with 4 card slots that can be populated with
Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):
3
Axcent
Axcent3 Pro
Weight:
3
Axcent
Axcent3 Pro
Power Requirement:
3
Axcent
Axcent3 Pro
Memory: • Volatile memory: 128Kbx16 (user-modifiable)
Enclosure Metal with black matte finish
Input buffer 128 bytes
Output buffer (AXlink) 128 bytes
Supported baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
Max. length of
SEND_STRING to device
Max. Length of data packets
from device
Front Panel Components:
PROGRAM port DB-9 (male) connector for system programming
Status indicators 32 red LEDs showing port activity:
AXlink indicator Green LED shows AXlink data activity. Blink patterns include:
Slots 1 - 4 4 Axcess Control Card slots (Axcent
RS-232 Range: 50’ (15.24 m) max.
3.47" x 17.0" x 3.0" (88.1 mm x 432 mm x 76.2 mm)
3.47" x 17.0" x 13.65" (88.1 mm x 432 mm x 356.8 mm)
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
5.6 lbs (2.6 kg) without Axcess Control Cards
• 500 mA @ 12 VDC (all relays energized)
• 550 mA @ 12 VDC (without Axcess control cards) (all relays energized)
• Non-volatile memory: 256Kbx16 (user-modifiable)
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64
• RS-232/422/485 - 6 receive LEDs and 6 transmit LEDs
• Relay - 8 LEDs
• IR/Serial/Data - 6 LEDs
• I/O - 6 LEDs
• Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly
• 1 blink per second - Normal operation. Device numbers match the
• 2 blinks per second - Device numbers do not match the Axcess program,
• 3 blinks per second - AXlink bus error. Check all AXlink bus connections.
• Full On - Axcess program is not present and there is no AXlink activity
Product Information
programmed device numbers in the Axcess program.
a device is not present, or a device is not set to the right number.
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Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel Components:
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
ports
Status indicators 32 red LEDs that show RS-232/422/485, relay, IR/Serial/Data, and I/O port
AXlink indicator Green LED showing power and AXlink data activity.
AXlink/PWR connector 4-pin connector for AXlink data and power, and 2-pin connector for external
RELAYS connector Two 8-pin connectors, 750 mA, 28 VAC/24 VDC (normally open)
IR/SERIAL/DATA
connectors
Input/Output connectors 8-pin connector, I/O 1 - 6, Common, +12 VDC power tap 200 mA, contact
PROGRAM port DB-9 (male) connector for system programming and diagnostics
Slots 1 - 4 Four 16-pin connectors for Axcess Control Cards (Axcent
Included Accessories: • 4 CC-IRC emitters
Optional Accessories: • 12 VDC power supply
Six 9-pin (male) D-sub, RS-232/422/485 XON/XOFF, CTS/RTS, 300, 200 baud
activity. The LEDs light when data activity occurs on the associated ports.
12 VDC power supply
12-pin (6 two-pins) male connector that supports IR, IR/Serial or one-way data
communication (0 - 5 VDC levels only)
closure or TTL logic inputs
3
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• Metal tab strip for commoning relays
• Rack-mount brackets
• CSB Cable Support Bracket
• AC-RK3 Rack Kit
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• Axcess Control Cards (Axcent
Pro only)
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Installation
Installing Axcess Control Cards (Axcent3 Pro Only)
To install Axcess Control Cards:
1. Discharge the static electricity from your body, by touching a grounded object.
2. Remove the thumbscrews and faceplate from the front panel (FIG. 1).
Installation
Removable faceplate
PROGRAM
RS-232 / 422 / 485
TX
1
2345
AXlink
RX
1
3254
RELAYS
61
23
6 567
41
4865
IR / SERIAL
DATA
23
I / O
123
546
Thumbscrews
FIG. 1 Axcent3 Pro
3. Install up to 4 Axcess Control Cards component-side up into SLOT 1 - SLOT 4.
4. Replace the faceplate and secure with the thumbscrews.
Installing the Axcent3 into an Equipment Rack
Use the rack-mounting brackets supplied with each controller for equipment rack installations.
Remove the mounting brackets for flat surface installations.
1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object.
2. Place the controller into the equipment rack, and align the mounting bracket holes with the
mounting holes on the equipment rack. Start the mounting screws on both sides of the
controller and tighten.
3. Connect the data cables into the controller.
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4. Connect the power cable to the AXLINK/PWR connector to power-up the controller.
Installing the AC-RK3 Rack Kit
Use the optional AC-RK3 Rack Kit for rear equipment rack rail installations or to place the
controller 6 inches from the front/rear of the equipment rack. You need a Phillips-head screwdriver.
1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object.
2. Remove the rack-mount brackets supplied with the controller.
3. Install the AC-RK3 brackets with the supplied Phillips-head screws. Align the bracket holes
with the mounting brackets on the equipment rack. Then, start the mounting screws on both
sides of the controller and tighten (see FIG. 2).
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Installation
Mounting
screw holes
AC-RK3 Rack Kit
mounting brackets
Mounting Configurations
Front Front
FIG. 2 AC-RK3 Rack Kit mounting diagram
4. Connect the data cables into the controller.
5. Connect the power cable to the AXLINK/PWR connector to power-up the controller.
Installing the CSB Cable Support Bracket
Install the optional CSB Cable Support Bracket to secure the power and data cables connected to
the controller. You can use the CSB with the supplied rack mounting brackets or optional AC-RK3.
You need a Phillips-head screwdriver.
1. Discharge the static electricity from you body by touching a grounded object.
2. Disconnect all (if applicable) power and data cables from the controller.
3. Hold the controller in place, and remove the mounting hardware from the equipment rack.
Then, carefully remove the controller from the rack and place it onto a flat surface.
4. Install the CSB, as shown in FIG. 3.
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Mounting
screws
Installation
CSB Cable Support Bracket
2", 4", 6" Mounting Configurations
2"
FIG. 3 CSB mounting diagram
4"
6"
Mounting
screws
5. Align the bracket holes with the mounting brackets on the equipment rack. Then, start the
mounting screws on both sides of the controller and tighten.
6. Connect the data cables into the controller. Then, secure the data cables to the CSB.
7. Connect the power cable to the AXLINK/PWR connector to power-up the controller. Then,
secure the cable to the CSB.
Wiring the Axcent
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Each connector you use to control external devices must be wired according to the information in
this subsection.
Preparing and connecting captive wires
Axcent
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.
3. Turn the flat-head screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector. Do not over-torque the
screw; doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector.
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RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connections
FIG. 4 shows the RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 DB-9 (male) connector pinouts. The table below lists the
connector pins, signal types, and signal functions.
Pin 1
Pin 9
FIG. 4 RS-232/422/485 DB-9 (male) connector pinouts
DB-9 Pinouts Wiring and Baud Configurations
Pin Signal Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 RX- Receive data X X (strap to pin 9)
2 RXD Receive data X
3 TXD Transmit data X
4 TX+ Transmit data X X (strap to pin 6)
5 GND Signal ground X X
6 RX+ Receive data X X (strap to pin 4)
7 RTS Request to send X
8 CTS Clear to send X
9 TX- Transmit data X X (strap to pin 1)
The X’s show where to terminate the wires on the DB-9 connector.
Using the AXlink connector for data and power
Connect the 4-pin AXlink connector to an external AXlink device, as shown in FIG. 5.
PWR+
AXP/TX
AXM/RX
GND-
AXlink/PWR connector
FIG. 5 AXlink/PWR data and power wiring diagram
PWR+
AXP
AXM
GND-
External AXlink device
Using the AXlink connector for data with a separate 12 VDC power supply
Connect the 4-pin AXlink connector to an external AXlink device; connect the 2-pin PWR
connector to the separate 12 VDC power supply as shown in FIG. 6. Make sure to connect only the
PWR+
GND-
PWR+
AXP/TX
AXM/RX
GND-
FIG. 6 AXlink/PWR and optional 12 VDC power supply wiring diagram
Axcent
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PWR+
AXP
AXM
GND-
Local 12 VDC power supply
for ext. AXlink device
External AXlink device
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Installation
GND wire on the AXlink/PWR connector when using a separate 12 VDC power supply. Do not
connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector’s PWR (+) opening.
Relay connections
Connect up to eight independent external relay devices to the 16-pin RELAYS connector. Use A for
common and B for output. Each relay is isolated and normally open. A metal connector strip is also
provided to common multiple relays.
8
A
B
A
BB
5
A
A4AA
B
B
RELAYS
3
B
2
1
A
A
BB
6
7
FIG. 7 RELAY 16-pin connector
IR/SERIAL/DATA connections
Connect up to six IR, IR/Serial, and/or DATA (transmit only, 0 - 5 VDC levels only) devices to the
12-pin IR/SERIAL/DATA connector shown in FIG. 8. You can connect a CC-IRC Infrared Emitter,
external serial device with a 2-pin captive-wire. You can also connect a data 0 - 5 VDC device.
6
5 4 3 2 1
IR / SERIAL / DATA
FIG. 8 IR/SERIAL/DATA 12-pin connector
Input/Output connections
Connect up to six Input/Output (I/O) devices to the INPUT/OUTPUT 8-pin connector, as shown in
INPUT/OUTPUT 8-pin (male) connector section on page 7. A contact closure between GND and
an I/O port is detected as a PUSH. When used for a voltage input, the I/O port detects a low (0 - 1.5
VDC) as a PUSH, and a high signal (3.5 - 5 VDC) as a RELEASE. When used for an output, each
I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated at 200 mA @ 12 VDC.
12V
I / O 5
I / O 6
I / O 4
I / O 3
INPUT / OUTPUT
FIG. 9 INPUT/OUTPUT 8-pin (male) connector
+12V - 12 VDC power output for PCS Power Current Sensors, VSS2 Video Sync
GND
I / O 2
I / O 1
Sensors, or similar I/O-type equipment
Axcent
I/O 1 - 6 - Six I/O ports
GND - Common ground shared with I/O ports 1 - 6
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