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Before proceeding with the installation of the AX system, please review these instructions.
1. The complete AX System Installation & Operation Manual is located on the CD included with the CEU.
2. The software program to set up the CEU is located on the CD as well. The CEU must be configured specifically for
your system in order for it to function properly.
3. Included with the CEU is a USB to serial converter, along with a gender changer. This is supplied to allow any PC
with a USB port to be used to program the AX CEU.
Door Station Ports
RJ-45 jacks
Door Release Contacts
Each contact can be programmed
to be either N/O or N/C. Contact
rating 500mA. Use the RY-24L for
higher current devices.
AX-248C
Connecting Central Exchange Unit to Computer via USB-to-Serial Converter:
1. Connect power supplies and turn on CEU.
2. If a serial output is not available on your PC, install the USB
driver that comes with the converter on your PC.
3. Attach the gender changer to the converter and plug
converter into the RS232 port on the AX Exchange unit.
4. Plug the other side of the USB converter into the USB
port on the computer.
This will allow you to upload and download program information
between the PC and CEU via the AX Setup Tool program.
AX QuikStart Guide
- INITIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS -
Master Station Ports
RJ-45 jacks
Open collector outputs for
video signal trigger (top)
AX-320 Add-on CEU ports (bottom)
RJ-45 jacks
16-7/8"
13-3/16" Depth
(
1010
#96501
Two 24V DC inputs
Parallel inputs on one PS-2420UL
for audio-only systems
Telephone Output
Connects to Viking Model K-1900-5 Dialer
Video Outputs.
Each talk path has its own output.
When connecting to a DVR, two
channels must be used.
)
DB9 F/F
Gender Changer
USB-to-Serial
Converter
On/Off power switch
RS232 port
Used for programming
RS232C Port
To USB Port
on PC
Actual components
(supplied with AX-CEU)
AX Quikstart Guide
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  • Page 1 Before proceeding with the installation of the AX system, please review these instructions. 1. The complete AX System Installation & Operation Manual is located on the CD included with the CEU. 2. The software program to set up the CEU is located on the CD as well. The CEU must be configured specifically for your system in order for it to function properly.
  • Page 2: Installing The Software

    “x” is indicates the COM port number to be chosen in the AX Setup Utility. Note: 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 by right clicking the driver and choosing Properties from the drop down menu.
  • Page 3 (If setting re- mains on Video when an audio-only door station is used, the AX-8MV’s LCD will display a snowy picture when that station is active.) Step 3: Set the call priority level by selecting Priority or Normal from the Call Level tab.
  • Page 4 6) Communication Method Step 1: The Communication Method can be switched from “VOX or Press-to- Talk” to “Press-to-Talk” only. If “Press- to- Talk” is selected, the hands-free VOX feature will be disabled on all master stations. AX Quikstart Guide Pg. 4...
  • Page 5 4) Saving / Uploading Step 1: Connect your PC / Laptop to the AX-CEU as shown on page 1. Use the supplied USB-to-Serial Converter and Gender Changer if a Serial port is not available. Step 2: Save the settings that you have made by clicking on File and then Save As.
  • Page 6: Block Diagram

    Door #1 Door #2 Door #3 Door #4 3-15/16" 1" 3-15/16" 1" 3-15/16" 1" 3-15/16" 1" AX-DV AX-DV AX-DV AX-DV Door #5 Door #6 Door #7 Door #8 AX Quikstart Guide 3-15/16" 1" 3-15/16" 1" 3-15/16" 1" 3-15/16" 1" Pg. 6...
  • Page 7 Max. distance from each door station to AX-CEU = 980’ with CAT5e. Release #5 Max. distance from each master station to AX-CEU = 980’ with CAT5e. Release #6 Release #7 Release #8 V+ to core V+ to core V- to braid...
  • Page 8 AX Master options via included 6-pin connector Monitor / DVR 5’ max Brown V+ to Coax Core Red V- to Coax Braid Orange Yellow Green N/O Dry Input Blue (foot switch) RY-ES White PS-2420UL Orange Blue To Bell/Light Orange & Power Black 1) Connect Brown (V+) and Red (V-) to coax input of standard monitor / DVR.
  • Page 9: Wiring Terminations

    AX-8MV’s monitor. 16-7/8” 13-3/16” Depth The AX-084C and AX-248C both have the ability to connect to the AX-320C add- AX-248C on unit. Connect the X1 and X2 with two CAT-5e cables. Both X1 and X2 must be connected and the AX-320C must be within 16 feet of the main CEU.
  • Page 10 AX-CEU will be installed. Visualize a wagon wheel. All of the spokes start from one central point. Keep all cable runs to a maximum of 980 feet (for each run). IMPORTANT! This is an AX Series specific distance.
  • Page 11: Basic Troubleshooting

    AX master not able to hear the door station (stuck in Transmit mode): Check to see if the 6-pin connector is plugged into the back of the AX master unit. If the blue and green wires are shorted together, separate them. The blue and green wires are for connection of a footswitch to activate the TALK function and if shorted together, the master will be stuck in transmit mode.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    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 Example: Directory cards when using template the CEU. Master Stations...

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