AMX Matrix Mi Series Installation Manual page 2

System Integration Drawings
Using Four Conductor Speaker Wire
IR OUT LINE IN
Mi Series
Controller
Shared 4-conductor keypad/speaker wire
FIG. 2
System Integration Drawing Using Four Conductor Speaker Wire
Using the Audio Zone Expander
IR OUT LINE IN
Zones 1-8
Mi Series
Controller
LINE IN RJ11
Mi Series Audio Zone Expander
FIG. 3
System Integration Drawing Using the Audio Zone Expander
RS-232 Cable
When connecting to the RS-232 port located on the back of the Mi Series
Controller, it is necessary to use a DB9 cable. The Mi Series Controller utilizes
DCE protocol therefore no NULL modem adapter is necessary. You may also
use a USB to DB9 adapter.
• Connector: DB9 Male
• Communications: 9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Keypad Installation
Connections points at the Mi Series Controller and Keypad are solder-less and
they are completed by spring-loaded Molex connectors (provided).
Note: Each zone can be configured with either 2 pushbutton keypads (Numeric
or Source), or 1 LCD Keypad and 1 pushbutton Keypad, but not 2 LCD
keypads.
Molex Wiring Connections
Looking at the rear of the Keypad with the connectors at the bottom, you will
see (2) plug type Molex connectors. Generally the mating part is already
installed on the unit when shipped. Lifting gently and pulling the connector
away from the Keypad will remove it.
The Connector on the Right Side terminates the 4 conductor wire from the Mi
Series Controller and the connector on the Left Side passes the audio to the
speakers in the zone (FIG. 4).
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Shared 4-conductor
keypad/speaker wire
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10-pin Ribbon Cable connecting
the KP Keypad to the
DAS-KP-NUM-G Keypad.
Wire must be straight
across (no twist)
To Speakers
Right
Right
FIG. 4
KP Series Keypad: (Rear View)
Note: Ensure that wire strands do not touch neighboring wires on the
connectors, as this could result in malfunction or impede system performance.
Source Equipment
To meet airflow and cooling requirements, place each audio source on an
individual shelf and allow a minimum of 3" clearance on the sides and top of the
unit. Stacking equipment is not recommended as this presents situations in
which airflow is restricted or component cooling may be impaired. Equipment
should have adequate room in the rear for the cables to reside.
Zone Connections
The cables that run from each of the keypads connect to the Mi Series
Controller via the same Molex connectors used at the keypads. In this case,
the connectors will not already be installed in the Mi Series Controller but will
be found in a bag in the equipment box. FIG. 5 provides a Molex Connector
Legend
Left +
DATA
FIG. 5
Molex Connector Legend
Note: When stripping cable for use with the Molex connector, only strip away
about ¼" (6mm) of the insulation from each wire. The complete assembly
should not have more than 1/32" (1mm) of bare wire exposed from the bottom
of the connector.
Source Power Handling
The series Controller learns the IR commands for power on/off during the
programming setup. Source components are turned on when they are selected
on the Keypad. The source remains on until it has been idle in all zones for a
duration of 10 minutes. The source is then turned off until selected again.
Audio Component and Emitter Lead Connections
Plug the RCA audio cables from each source device into the RCA jacks
provided on the back of the Mi Series Controller. Ensure that right and left are
connected correctly. The balance setup will not image properly if reversed.
Then connect the IR emitter leads for each audio source into the appropriate
connector on the back of the Mi Series Controller, and run the optical end of the
emitter lead to the source device's IR receiver window.
Quick Functionality Test
With all the components now wired in place you should be able to power each
zone on and off from the remote keypads. To test the system connections,
activate one zone, and manually activate one of the audio sources such as the
tuner (assuming that the programming has not yet taken place) and move
through each zone and test that keypads respond to the on/ off and volume
commands and that the source can be heard in all zones.
The basic functionality of the Mi Series Controller on/off, volume up/ down and
treble/bass/Balance/SRS
You may also check the status of the Keypad and what the firmware version
number is by accessing the MRC setup functions located on the front of the Mi
Series Controller.
Additional Information
Refer to the Mi Series Audio Controllers Operation/Reference Guide and Quick
Start Guide (available online at www.amx.com) for important safety
instructions, additional product information, programming instructions, and
detailed installation information.
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Left
Left
Right +
Ground (-)
®
are functions performed without programming.
From Controller
Right
Common
Data
Left
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