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Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
2023-08-04
MAN1035
Davicom, a division of Comlab Inc.
2272, Léon-Harmel, Québec, QC, Canada G1N 4L2
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  • Page 1 AXON units Version 1.0 2023-08-04 Quick Start Guide MAN1035 Davicom, a division of Comlab Inc. 2272, Léon-Harmel, Québec, QC, Canada G1N 4L2 w w w . d a v i c o m . c o m...
  • Page 3 The Davicom unit is designed to meet standard safety requirements, and it is extremely important that it not be modified in any way. Modification of this equipment will void the warranty and could pose a hazard to the user of this equipment or to maintenance personnel.
  • Page 4 Regulatory Compliance FCC (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 Revisions Version Change Date Initial version 2023-07-01 Final corrections 2023-08-04...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    THE AXON AS A STANDALONE UNIT .......... 18 4.1....................18 4.2. INPUTS ....................20 4.2.1. Activity Monitoring ..................20 4.2.2. Configuring the Analog Inputs (AXON-8A only)........21 4.2.3. Counters ....................24 4.2.4. Configuring the Digital Inputs (AXON-8D only) ........25 4.2.5. Flags ......................26 4.2.6.

  • Page 8: Introduction: What Is An Axon

    In addition to SNMP, AXON modules can be set to operate in MODBUS-TCP slave mode. This allows them to be used as direct I/O expansion for Davicom Cortex units, or in any other system requiring MODBUS slave I/O points. One extremely useful feature of the AXON modules is their built-in network ping. Each device can be configured to ping a fixed IP address on the network.

  • Page 9: Connections And Switch Configurations

    2.1. AXON-8A Connections and Switch Settings The AXON-8A's flexible analog inputs can accept a wide range of signals. Sensors with various voltage outputs (±0.5, ±2.5, ±5, ±10, ±20 and -40 or +40 V) or current outputs (4-20mA), be they bipolar or differential, can all be connected to the AXON’s inputs.

  • Page 10: Axon-8D Connections And Switch Settings

    2.2. AXON-8D Connections and Switch Settings The AXON-8D’s inputs are designed for reading logic levels or wet/dry relay contacts, with programmable active- high or active-low settings. DIP switches are used to determine whether each input’s return signal is connected to the unit’s common ground, or not (ISOLATED).

  • Page 11: Menus And General Navigation Guidelines

    2.4. Menus and General Navigation Guidelines 2.4.1. Menus Home page—shows I/O readings and gives access to the configuration menu. Clicking on the hamburger menu at the upper left will open up the main configuration drop-down menu.
  • Page 12 Main Configuration drop-down menu:...
  • Page 13 Configuration of up to 4 JOBS (also known as State Machines) INPUTS ACTIVITY MONITORING Used to monitor and/or cumulate activity duration of up to 8 Inputs or IDs ANALOGS (AXON-8A only) Configures settings for 8 Analog Inputs (thresholds, conditions…) COUNTERS Configures settings for 8 counters (Up, Down, Reset, Initial Value…) DIGITALS (AXON-8D only) Configures settings for 8 Digital Inputs (active High, active Low…)

  • Page 14: Button Identification And Functions

    2.4.2. Button identification and functions When in selected configuration windows, the following buttons will generally appear at the bottom of the window. Delete Refreshes the web page (note that any changes made to the page will be lost if not saved first) Apply Changes (Save ) The “*”...

  • Page 15: Initial Log-In And Network Setup

    For the next step, please connect a network (Ethernet) cable between the AXON and your computer. The AXON should have been previously powered-up as explained in Paragraph 2. 3. Initial Log-In and Network Setup The AXON’s factory default IP address is 192.168.1.210. For the next steps, you will need to temporarily set your computer’s IP address within this range or create an Alias in your computer’s Network settings.

  • Page 16: Network Setup

    3.2. Network setup Once you have set the username and passwords, you will be able to access the setup menu. From the Home Page, click on the hamburger menu at the upper left. The following drop-down menu will appear. Select IP Parameters and then the General Tab...

  • Page 17: General Ip Settings

    3.2.1. General IP settings Set the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS for your unit. NOTE: The numbers entered in the fields below are only used as examples. Do not enter the numbers as you see them below, you must set the information according to your own device and network setup. It is very important to set a gateway, otherwise, the unit may not communicate successfully with the outside network.

  • Page 18: The Axon As A Standalone Unit

    The AXON as a Standalone Unit 4.1. Home Page The Home page shows the unit’s I/O readings as well as the status of all the calculations and monitoring it performs on a continuous basis. The view presented below shows only a few elements from each section to help the image fit on this page.
  • Page 19 Filtered views are available through the Filter icon. Each Home Page section is shown below (example shown is for AXON-8A). To see all of the points within each section, check the See all box at the upper left.

  • Page 20: Inputs

    4.2. INPUTS 4.2.1. Activity Monitoring Activity Monitoring is used to detect if any Input or ID is active for too long or also to run a cumulative total of the active time for any Input or ID. A good example would be to check if an air conditioner has been running continuously for too long.

  • Page 21: Configuring The Analog Inputs (Axon-8A Only)

    4.2.2. Configuring the Analog Inputs (AXON-8A only) The following window allows complete configuration of the Analog Inputs: The A, B and C parameters allow sensor linearity, gain and offset to be fine-tuned, respectively. The corresponding equation is shown in the View window. The D parameter is used for logarithms as also shown in...
  • Page 22 The 4 sections at the bottom of the screen will be found in most Configuration windows of the AXON, and they have the same functionality in all these different Configuration screens. 4.2.2.1. Conditionally Locked State This screen is used to set which (if any) other input (or ID) in the AXON will lock the current input. In the example below, if the 1P3 Flag (Sunrise) is Active, then 1A1 will be locked (or muted).
  • Page 23 4.2.2.3. Action This screen is used to configure special actions that can occur should the alarm thresholds be exceeded. These actions can be:  To put data from any input into the Data Log (input is selectable from the drop-down on the right side) ...

  • Page 24: Counters

    4.2.3. Counters The Counters screen allows configuration of the event counters. These counters can count up or down, and be reset by external inputs or IDs. Thresholds are set in the Action Limits fields. The Minimum and Maximum values define settings past which the counter does not count up or down any more.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Digital Inputs (Axon-8D Only)

    4.2.4. Configuring the Digital Inputs (AXON-8D only) The following screen shows the configuration window for the Digital Inputs. The main setting is to determine whether the input will become active on a High logic level, or on a Low logic level.

  • Page 26: Flags

    4.2.5. Flags AXON units have 5 internal Flags that can be useful to detect (and take action on) various important events. The 5 Flags are:  1P1-Boot Flag. This flag becomes active whenever the AXON boots up. It is automatically logged in the System Log, but it can also be used to trigger logging or counting of other events.

  • Page 27: Ping

    4.2.7. Ping The Ping screen allows configuration of the Network Ping’s target IP address, as well as the number of retries and time-out before triggering an action or alarm. A test button is available to check operation while configuring. 4.2.8. Schedulers This screen allows configuration of up to 8 scheduled events.

  • Page 28: Outputs

    4.3. OUTPUTS 4.3.1. AXON/NEURO Commands The AXON/NEURO Command screen allows configuration of the various parameters to send a relay action command to a remote AXON-5R (or NEURO) device over an IP network. Note that the IP settings (UDP port and PSK) must have been pre-configured as shown in Paragraph 4.4.4.4. A Send Command test button is also available to validate operation during setup.

  • Page 29: Cortex/Dv200 Commands

    4.3.2. Cortex/DV200 Commands This screen allows configuration of commands that can be sent to Davicom Cortex or DV-200 units. The IP address of the remote unit must be entered, as well as which Command Flag in that unit is to be...

  • Page 30: Configuring The Relay Outputs (Axon-5R Only)

    4.3.3. Configuring the Relay Outputs (AXON-5R only) The screen below shows the settings for the Relays. Besides the descriptions, the only other settings possible for relays are their Mode (Any, Pulse Only or Latch) and the Pulse Width (in 0.1 sec increments with a 0.2 sec minimum).

  • Page 31: System

    4.4. SYSTEM 4.4.1. Administration / General 4.4.1.1. Factory Reset, Reboot and Erase Configuration There are 2 ways to perform a factory reset on the AXON. 1-By using a pen or paper clip to push the recessed Factory Reset button on the unit’s front panel. Maintain the press until all the front panel LEDs flash;...
  • Page 32 4.4.1.2. Configuration Transfer This screen allows Configuration files to be imported to the AXON, or exported from the AXON (for safekeeping, or for cloning other AXONS).

  • Page 33: Configuring The Alarm Calls

    4.4.2. Configuring the Alarm Calls This screen allows the 5 Alarm-Call Lists (ACL) to be configured. An important feature is the ability to render the alarms inactive during certain periods of time or days of the week. 5 different targets (or recipients) can be set for each ACL.

  • Page 34: Configuring Date, Time And Location

    4.4.3. Configuring Date, Time and Location AUTOMATIC DST ADJUSTMENT: Activate the Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment if applicable. The default values are from the second Sunday in March at 2 AM, until the first Sunday in November, at 2AM. NOTE: DST time (also known as summer time) is not necessarily used worldwide and some countries may use different DST values.
  • Page 35 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION: If you wish, activate the Automatic Clock Synchronization (NTP service). The clock will synchronize automatically to an external time synchronization service that you can select. Google’s time server at time.google.com is the default value.
  • Page 36 SYNC NOW: Perform a manual clock synchronization with the NTP server entered in the box. APPLY CHANGES (SAVE): Save the screen contents.
  • Page 37 Location settings are required to allow the AXON to calculate the local time of sunrise and sunset for every day of the year. They are entered in the decimal degree format: DDD.dddddd and DD.dddddd for the Longitude and Latitude respectively. These settings are used to generate the Sunrise Flag in the unit, and in addition, they are also available for use by Network Management Software to show the exact location of the AXON on a map.
  • Page 38 APPLY CHANGES (SAVE): Save the screen contents. HOME: Return to Home page.

  • Page 39: More Ip Settings

    4.4.4. More IP Settings You have previously set up the unit’s IP address, Gateway, Netmask etc. You can now set up the unit’s Email client, Web Server, SNMP Agent, Axon/Neuro Remote Command Server and SSL Certificate. 4.4.4.1. Email client Enter the E-mail address that you wish to use with this AXON Enter the SMTP Host’s IP Address, or name.
  • Page 40 Remember to SAVE your changes before exiting. 4.4.4.2. Web Server The AXON’s Web Server is enabled by selecting the checkbox. CAUTION: Unchecking the checkbox will prevent future connections via web browser to the AXON, and will require a FACTORY RESET, or a special SNMP command to re-enable this capability.
  • Page 41 4.4.4.3. SNMP This Screen allows the various SNMP parameters to be set. Consult your IT department for more information.
  • Page 42 4.4.4.4. Axon/Neuro Command Server The Axon/Neuro Command Server screen is used to configure the UDP port and PSK parameters for inter-AXON/NEURO commands. It allows one AXON device to send commands to another AXON via the IP Network by using the CoAP protocol. 4.4.4.5.

  • Page 43: Site Id

    4.4.5. Site ID The Site ID screen is used to enter a site’s numerical ID and name. These can be your site location, call letters or any other identifier required by your operations.

  • Page 44: Users

    4.4.6. Users AXON units can accept 3 different users, one for each role. There is a Supervisor user, an Operator user and a Viewer user. Note that you must be a Supervisor user to enable and configure the lower-level users. A Viewer user can only view levels and readings in the AXON, they cannot change or control anything, nor can they view any configuration information.

  • Page 45: Logs

    5. LOGS The LOGS screen is used to view and configure the System Log and Data Logs. Logs can be Sent by email (to the pre-set email address) or Exported directly to your PC (Browser Download). Log transfers can also set to occur whenever a Log buffer reaches a certain % of total capacity.

  • Page 46: Jobs

    Also known as State Machines, these JOBs can perform complex logic depending on the values of any Input or ID point in an AXON. There are 4 possible JOBs in each AXON. More detail on how to use JOBS will be provided in a separate document that will be posted on Davicom’s DEX Tech Support site (https://dex.davicom.com)

  • Page 47: The Axon As A Modbus Unit

    Standalone Mode, except that the Home / IP Parameters section will be different. The SNMP tab is replaced by the Modbus TCP tab and there are no Email or Axon/Neuro Command server tabs. More details on this mode of operation will be provided in a separate document that will be posted on Davicom’s DEX Tech Support site. (https://dex.davicom.com)
  • Page 48 The tables below show the different MODBUS register addresses for the 3 types of AXON units. AXON-8A Address Description Attribute 30001 Analog input #1 (0-4095 : Offset binary) Read 30002 Analog input #2 (0-4095 : Offset binary) Read 30003 Analog input #3 (0-4095 : Offset binary)
  • Page 49 AXON-8D Address Description Attribute 10001 Digital input #1 (1=High, 0=Low) Read 10002 Digital input #2 (1=High, 0=Low) Read 10003 Digital input #3 (1=High, 0=Low) Read 10004 Digital input #4 (1=High, 0=Low) Read 10005 Digital input #5 (1=High, 0=Low) Read 10006 Digital input #6 (1=High, 0=Low) Read 10007...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    9. Customer Support Davicom is pleased to provide technical support by the means that is easiest for you. You can consult our complete Davicom EXchange (DEX) portal for hundreds of articles and explanations on how to use and troubleshoot our products. See https://dex.davicom.com...

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