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AMX AXB-DMX512 DMX512 INTERFACE Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 instruction manual AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface A X l i n k B u s C o n t r o l l e r s...
  • Page 2 This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Programming ......................9 Buffers ..........................9 Direct Control Buffer Send_Commands ................10 Patch Buffer Send_Commands..................11 Group Buffer Commands ....................13 Axcess Level Send_Commands ..................20 Miscellaneous Send_Commands..................23 Channel Commands......................25 Channel Trigger Send_Commands................. 26 Troubleshooting .....................27 AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 5: Product Information

    Product Information Product Information The AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface creates a bi-directional DMX512 AXlink connection, transmitting and receiving up to 512 DMX channels for lighting dimmers, spotlights, and other DMX control applications. Onboard processing and memory can create and store channel groups, faders, patches, and up to 72 presets.
  • Page 6 Product Information AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 7: Configuration And Installation

    FIG. 2 Location of termination jumpers pins (JP1-JP5) and lithium batteries 1. Remove the jumper that is on pins 1 and 2 of jumper trios JP4 and JP5. (Pins 1 and 2 are marked HIZ - see FIG. 3). AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 8: Wiring Devices To The Axb-Dmx512

    Central Controller’s power supply. Wiring Guidelines at 160 mA Wire Size Maximum Wiring Length 18 AWG 733.57 feet (223.59 m) 20 AWG 464.11 feet (141.46 m) 22 AWG 289.35 feet (88.19 m) 24 AWG 182.39 feet (55.59 m) AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 9: Using Axlink Communication

    Do the same to remove the other three rubber feet. 4. Place the unit in the appropriate opening in the AC-RK. 5. Place the front panel of the AXB-DMX512 on the front of the rack over the unit and secure the screws. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 10: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    All control commands in AXB-DMX512 memory are lost when the lithium battery is replaced Contact your AMX dealer before you replace the lithium battery and verify that they have a current copy of the Axcess program for your AXB-DMX512. This will avoid any inadvertent loss of data or a service outage.
  • Page 11 Configuration and Installation AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 12 Configuration and Installation AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 13: Programming

    Actual DMX output at the time the output is added to the group. That value sets the maximum value the outputs can reach when controlled by group 55. The direct control buffer is modified by individual output ramps or by preset recalls. Presets are also called snapshots or scenes. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 14: Direct Control Buffer Send_Commands

    Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'DR-512L50%T10' Sends all channels to 50% in 1 second. SEND_COMMAND DMX,'DR-512L127T25' Sends all channels to 50% in 2.5 seconds. SEND_COMMAND DMX,'DR10,20-30,35L0T0' Sends channels 10,20 through 30, and 35 to 0%. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 15: Patch Buffer Send_Commands

    Patches inputs 1-512 in a one-to-one dimmers. The outputs immediately change to reflect the inputs and relationship with outputs 1-512. will track any input changes. Syntax: "'PA'" Globally connects all DMX inputs to DMX outputs in a 1 to 1 relationship. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 16 Unpatches DMX outputs 15 and 20 through 25. Global delete all DMX outputs from any DMX input. Unpatches all DMX inputs from all Syntax: DMX outputs. "'PZ'" All DMX outputs in the Patch Buffer immediately go to zero. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 17: Group Buffer Commands

    Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'GA1D1,3,5-7' Adds DMX Output Channels 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 to Group 1. SEND_COMMAND DMX,'GA1D-5' Adds DMX outputs 1 through 5 to Group 1. SEND_COMMAND DMX,'GA96D6,10' Adds DMX Outputs 6 and 10 to Group 96. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 18 Connecting multiple groups to a DMX level: The group levels change immediately to reflect the current DMX input level and behave the same as connecting a single group to the DMX input. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'GC1-3,5D8' Connects Groups 1 through 3 and 5 to DMX input 8. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 19 After the output there is an ampersand (@), then the maximum value for that output. That means the highest the DMX output can ever be is the value given at the time of the add. Ranges are allowed but can only have one maximum value for whole range. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 20 Copies outputs for all channels in Groups 5 through 8 to the Group buffer. Warning: The ‘GO’ command only works normal (non-proportional) groups. To work around this, use the direct ramp (‘DR’) command to set each group to full, instead of using the ‘GO’ command. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 21 When ramping up (‘GU’) or down (‘GD’), the other levels will reach their maximum or minimum before the currently added level does. Once all levels have reached maximum or minimum, they will ramp together from that point forward. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 22 (‘GR’) commands. The list can be single groups and/or ranges of groups separated by commas. DMX outputs freeze at their current level. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'GS1,3-4' Stops a ramp on Groups 1, 3, and 4. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 23 If this command is sent for multiple groups, only those that are connected to an Axcess level or DMX input will ramp. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'GU1,3-4' Starts a ramp up on groups 1, 3, and 4. ‘ AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 24: Axcess Level Send_Commands

    DMX input. Syntax: "'AC<Axcess level>D<DMX input>'" Variables: Axcess level = 1 - 8 DMX input = 1-512 Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'AC1D512' Connects DMX Input 512 to Axcess level 1. SEND_COMMAND DMX,'AC1D2' Connects DMX Input 2 to Axcess level 1. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 25 Stops any ramp that was initiated. mands on one Axcess level. The level and any connected groups freeze at their current levels. Syntax: "'AS<Axcess level>'" Variable: Axcess level = 1 - 8 Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'AS1' Stops any ramp on Axcess level 1. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 26 "'AX<Axcess level>'" a single DMX input. Variable: Axcess level = 1 - 8 Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'AX1' Disconnects Axcess level 1 from any DMX input. Stops all ramps. Globally disconnects all Axcess levels Syntax: from any DMX inputs. "'AZ'" AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 27: Miscellaneous Send_Commands

    Sent to the AXB-DMX512 box. The box replies “‘MI1@255’,13,10” indicating that DMX input 1 is at 100% (255). SEND_COMMAND DMX,'MI2?' Sent to the AXB-DMX512 box. The box replies “‘MI2@127’,13,10” indicating that DMX input 2 is at 50% (127). AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 28 Causes a string to be sent to the master. Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'MP' When MP is sent to the DMX512 box, the box replies MP72, indicating that there are a total of 72 presets available (with standard memory). AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 29: Channel Commands

    Axcess channels even if it has been connected to an Axcess level. Groups that are connected through an Axcess level will ramp together. It is not possible to use these channels to ramp groups that have been connected to a DMX input through an Axcess channel. ‘ AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 30: Channel Trigger Send_Commands

    Deletes a single channel trigger. "'CL<Axcess channel>'" Variables: Channels = 209-248 = Programmable DMX input triggers Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'CL209' Deletes Axcess channel trigger 209. Syntax: Deletes all channel triggers. "'CZ'" Example: SEND_COMMAND DMX,'CZ' Deletes all channel triggers. AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    The scene can then be recalled by sending the group to 100% using recalled in this scene. the command GR1L100%. Channels above 100 will not be affected Is there any way to leave certain by this command. channels out of the scene? AXB-DMX512 DMX512 Interface...
  • Page 32 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. brussels • dallas • los angeles • mexico city • philadelphia • shanghai • singapore • tampa • toronto* • york 3000 research drive, richardson, TX 75082 USA • 469.624.8000 • 800.222.0193 • fax 469.624.7153 • technical support 800.932.6993...

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