AMX Novara SP-16-AX-TR-US Installation Manual

Overview

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be used in both AxLink and Novara installations.
• NOVARA AxLink KeyPads feature a 4-pin AxLink connector and Status LED.
• NOVARA AxLink KeyPads feature one bi-directional RS-232 port, with accompanying
loop-through port.
• 8 and 16 button layouts are available. Each button has LED feedback.
SP-08-AX-US
SP-08-AX-UK
SP-08-AX-EU
FIG. 1

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads include:
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads
Name Description
SP-08-AX-US Fits 1-gang US conduit boxes.
8-Button Keypad See Mounting
Specifications for details.
SP-08-AX-UK Fits standard 2-gang UK
8-Button Keypad back box sizes.
SP-08-AX-EU Fits standard 2-gang
8-Button Keypad European back box sizes.
SP-16-AX-TR-US Fits 3-gang US conduit boxes.
16-Button Keypad See Mounting
Specifications for details.
SP-16-AX-TR-UK Fits standard 3-gang UK back box
16-Button Keypad sizes.

Product Specifications

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads
Power Requirements: • SP-08: Min: 80mA / Max: 130mA @ 12 VDC
• SP-16: Min: 100mA / Max: 210mA @ 12 VDC
Button Layout: • 8 and 16 button
• Blue, backlit buttons with controllable feedback
Rear Panel Connectors: • 4-pin AxLink connector/Status LED
• RS-232 port, with accompanying loop-through port.
• Power connectors
RS232 Protocol: • Baud Rate: 9600
• Data Bits: 8
• Stop Bits: 1
• Parity: No Parity
Dimensions: • SP-08-AX-US: 4.685" x 2.913" x 1.034"
(11.899 cm x 7.399 cm x 2.626 cm)
• SP-08-AX-UK: 3.386" x 5.787" x 1.034"
(8.600 cm x 14.698 cm x 2.626 cm)
• SP-08-AX-EU: 3.150" x 5.984" x 1.034"
(8.001 cm x 15.199 cm x 2.626 cm)
• SP-16-AX-TR-US: 4.724" x 6.693" x 1.037"
(11.998 cm x 17.000 cm x 2.633 cm)
• SP-16-AX-TR-UK: 4.331" x 9.055" x 1.037"
(11.000 cm x 22.999 cm x 2.633 cm)
Weight: • SP-08-AX-US: 0.30 lbs (136.08 g)
• SP-08-AX-UK/EU: 0.35 lbs (158.76 g)
• SP-16-AX-TR-US: 0.55 lbs (249.48 g)
• SP-16-AX-TR-UK: 0.65 lbs (294.84 g)
Included Accessories: • Button Kit - includes acetate sheet with 50 pre-cut button label
inserts and clear plastic Key Caps
w/ 8 Key Caps: MA1301-01
w/ 16 Key Caps: MA1301-02
• Installation Kit - includes 6-pin captive wire connector and mounting
screws (KA1310-01)
Other AMX Equipment: • 8 Button Kit (MA1301-01)
• 16 Button Kit (MA1301-02)
• External 12V Power Supply (57-1301-SA)
SP-16-AX-TR-US
SP-16-AX-TR-UK
Colors/FG#s
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-08-SA
• Black: FG1311-08-SB
• White: FG1311-08-SW
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-08-KA
• Black: FG1311-08-KB
• White: FG1311-08-KW
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-08-EA
• Black: FG1311-08-EB
• White: FG1311-08-EW
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-16-SA
• Black: FG1311-16-SB
• White: FG1311-16-SW
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-16-KA
• Black: FG1311-16-KB
• White: FG1311-16-KW
NOVARA
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads (Cont.)
Certifications: • IEC 60950
• FCC/CE
• RoHS compliant

Mounting Specifications

Refer to the Product Specifications table above for dimensions. Dimensional drawings are
available in the NOVARA ControlPads Operation/Reference Guide.

Minimum Internal Clearance for US Conduit Boxes

To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance, US-style NOVARA KeyPads require the
following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box:
• US 1-Gang (HWD): 2.9" x 2.1" x 1.6" (7.36 cm x 5.33 cm x 4.06 cm)
• US 3-Gang (HWD): 2.9" x 5.6" x 1.6" (14.22 cm x 5.33 cm x 4.06 cm)
These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum .050" (1.27 cm) clearance
around the NOVARA unit.

Wiring and Connections

AxLink KeyPads - Rear Panel Connectors

FIG. 2 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA AxLink KeyPads, and indicates a
typical installation:
Alternate Button
Numbering DIP Switch
NI Master
(Serial port)
or Novara ControlPad
NetLinx Master
(AxLink port)
AxLink Status LED
FIG. 2
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads - Rear Panel Connectors
Note: The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA AxLink KeyPads.

RS-232 Connections

RX
TX
From KeyPad
Gnd
FIG. 3
RS232 Connections

Power Supply Connector

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be powered by the AxLink bus. Optionally, an external 12V
power supply can be used.
Note: If using an external Power Supply, be aware that the Power Supply polarities on
Novara KeyPads are opposite to that of other AMX equipment.
• Connect the White strip lead to the +VE terminal on the ControlPad
• Connect the Black strip lead to the –VE terminal

Daisy-Chaining KeyPads (RS232)

KeyPads can be daisy-chained via RS232 as shown in FIG. 4.
Power Supply
FIG. 4
Daisy-Chaining KeyPads
• Use screened cable to link to units.
• The maximum cable length between panels should not exceed 50' (15.24 m).
Installation Guide
AxLink KeyPads
AxLink Device
Address DIP
Switch
TX
Feedback RX
External Controller
Gnd
Power Supply
To other
Keypad
GND
TX
RX