Aiphone AX-084C Quick Start Manual page 8

Labeling the Master Station's Directory Cards
Aiphone provides a template for creating professionally printed directory cards for the AX series
master stations.
The template is located on the CD included
with the CEU.
View CD contents using My Computer or
Windows Explorer.
- Open file folder called "DirectoryCard"
- Open PDF document "AX-8MV_DirectoryLetter"
- Type in location names of master and door stations.
- Print and cut strips to fit in directory slots on
master stations (replacing blank paper strips
included with the master). Replace plastic directory cover.
Determining the Appropriate COM Port
If you are utilizing the provided USB-to-Serial converter or have a computer with more than one
serial port, you will need to identify the port you are connecting to prior to selection inside the AX
Setup Utility. Ensure that the driver for the USB-to-Serial converter is installed (supplied on mini-
CD); otherwise the device may not be shown on the Device Manager.
To determine the COM ports on your computer, right-click on 'My Computer' either on the Windows
desktop or the Start menu and select 'Properties'. When the Properties window appears, select
the 'Hardware' tab and click the button labeled 'Device Manager.'
With the Device Manager open, scroll down to 'Ports (COM & LPT).' The Aiphone-supplied USB-
to-Serial converter will be shown as "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COMX);" the number
where the 'X' is indicates the COM port number to be chosen in the AX Setup Utility. Note that the
AX Setup Utility will only recognize COM ports numbered from COM1 to COM9. If the default COM
port is outside of that range, reassign COM port numbers using the advanced settings tab under the
COM port properties.
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Example: Directory cards when using template:
Master Stations Door Stations
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