AMX AXCENT3 AND AXCENT3 PRO INTEGRATED AXCESS SYSTEM User Manual

Installation
8
Axcent
3
and Axcent
3
Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers
Program connector (front and rear panels)
Connect a programming cable to the PROGRAM connector on the controller. The table below
shows the DB-9 connector pins and signals for the PROGRAM connector. Use the PROGRAM
connector to download Axcess programs, and to set up control communication options using the
OpenAxcess software program.
Axcess card slot connector (Axcent
3
PRO only)
FIG. 10 shows the 16-pin (male) connector that provides connection to the Axcess Control Cards.
After installing control cards, refer to the literature provided with the control card for wiring and
Axcess programming information.
Program Connector and Pinouts
Pin Signal
2RXD
3TXD
4 +12 VDC
5GND
7 +12 VDC
Pin 1
Pin 9
PROGRAM pins 1, 6, 8, and 9 are not used. Pins 4, 5, and 7 are for an ALF
Programming Unit.
FIG. 10 Axcess Control Card 16-pin connector
SLOT 4

AMX AXCENT3 AND AXCENT3 PRO INTEGRATED AXCESS SYSTEM Specifications

General

Brand	AMX
Model	AXCENT3 AND AXCENT3 PRO INTEGRATED AXCESS SYSTEM
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Product Information

Specifications

Details the physical dimensions, weight, power requirements, memory, enclosure, and port specifications of the controllers.

Installation

Installing Axcess Control Cards (Axcent³ Pro Only)

Wiring the Axcent³

Details on connecting external devices, including preparing wires and using various connectors.

Preparing and connecting captive wires

Steps for stripping wire insulation and securing wires into connectors correctly.

RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 connections

Pinout and configuration details for connecting serial communication devices.

Using the AXlink connector for data and power

How to connect devices using the AXlink connector for data and power.

Using the AXlink connector for data with a separate 12 VDC power supply

Relay connections

IR/SERIAL/DATA connections

Input/Output connections

Program connector (front and rear panels)

Pinout and usage of the DB-9 PROGRAM connector for system programming.

Axcess Programming

Send_Commands for RS-232/422/485 Ports

Send_String Escape Sequences for RS-232/422/485 Ports

Send_Commands for IR/Serial/Data Ports

Send_Commands for the IR/Serial/Data Ports (Cont.)

Send_Commands for Input/Output Ports

Program Port Commands

Lists commands used via the PROGRAM port for device management and system operations.

Setting PC-to-Axcess Program Communications

Steps to establish PC communication and set the controller's device number in terminal emulator mode.

Setting PC to Axcess Program Communications and Setting Device Number in Normal Mode

Axcess Master Mode

Updating Firmware

Configuration

Downloading Firmware

Procedure for acquiring and downloading firmware updates to the controller.