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Product Information .................................................................................................1
The AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame can be used as a stand-alone control system or as an add-
on to existing Axcess or Axcent
Enhanced Master card (AXC-EM) and up to three optional AXC control cards. The add-on
configuration uses up to three optional AXC cards and is connected via the AXlink data/power bus
along with control panels and AXB AXlink controllers. The MINI CardFrame features a new
backplane design incorporating all card server functions, eliminating the need for a dedicated card
slot. The CardFrame can be easily installed into a rack, shelf, or at a remote site to avoid costly
cable runs.
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AXC-EM Enhanced Master Card
Product Information
systems. The stand-alone configuration uses an optional AMX
Cable Support Bracket (optional)
Built-in Card Server
Three AXC Control
Card Slots
FIG. 1
AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the AXF-MINI.
AXF-MINI Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):1.75" x 17" x 13.64" (4.5 cm x 43.2 cm x 34.7 cm)
Weight:5.5 lbs. (2.49 kg)
Backplane Components:
Master Card SlotOne master processor card slot.
Control Card Slots 1 - 3Three standard Axcess control card connections (slots 1, 2, and 3).
Slots 1 - 3 are wired according to the installed card. Refer to the appropriate cards wiring information for instructions.
AXlinx connectorInstall AXlink data/power bus wiring as shown below after device num-
PWR ConnectorThe three PWR wiring configurations are:
ber is set. Remove and reconnect AXlink terminal after changing
device number to enter the new number in memory.
• Server/Remote power
• Server/Local power
•Master
Refer to the
on each configuration.
Power Configuration Options
section for wiring information
AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
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AXF-MINI Specifications
Backplane Components (Cont.):
Device DIP switchThe DEVICE DIP switch is used to set SLOT 1 of the CardFrame to
Mounting options• Rack, shelf, or wall mounting; rack mount ears can be removed or
one of 255 devices in an Axcess or Axcent
slot in the CardFrame is automatically assigned to the next device
number. The device number is set by the total of all ON (up) switches.
See the chart below. For example, the DIP switch below is set for
device number 18 (2 + 16 = 18).
Switch
ON
pivoted 90 degrees.
• Optional cable support bracket with three-step adjustment for rack or
shelf installation.
ON Va lue
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system. Each subsequent
1 1 2 2 3 4 4 8 5
16 6 32 7 64 8 128 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Power Configuration Options
Server/Remote PWR
2
Connects AXlink to Axcess or Axcent
12 VDC +
PWR
AXlink
-
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
systems, with power provided by AXlink (FIG. 2).
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
System
FIG. 2
Power supplied by AXlink
Server/Local PWR
2
Connects AXlink to Axcess or Axcent
systems, with power provided by a local power supply
(FIG. 3).
12 VDC +
PWR
AXlink
FIG. 3
Power supplied by local power supply
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
-
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
Do not connect PWR on the AXlink bus.
Power Supply
System
2
AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
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Master
Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the backplane and wire AXlink to remote devices (FIG. 4).
12 VDC +
PWR
AXlink
FIG. 4
Power supplied by backplane on the Master
-
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
Power Supply
To AXlink device
AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
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AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.
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