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- Page 1 instruction manual AXlink Wiring Considerations A x c e s s C e n t ra l C o n t r o l l e r s...
- Page 2 RMA number. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents AXlink Wiring Considerations .................1 The AXlink Protocol......................1 AXlink Electrical and Timing Characteristics ..............2 Cable Types and Maximum Distances................2 Pre-manufactured AXlink cable....................2 Power Distribution ......................3 Calculating AXlink wiring distances..................3 Liberty Cable &... - Page 4 Table of Contents AXlink Wiring Considerations...
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Page 5: Axlink Wiring Considerations
This document describes AXlink, wiring topologies, electrical timing and characteristics, compatible cable types, wiring distance calculations, and wiring diagram examples. AXlink is a proprietary communication protocol designed by AMX to control up to 255 devices with a Central Controller using common copper conductors. -
Page 6: Axlink Electrical And Timing Characteristics
AXlink Wiring Considerations AXlink Electrical and Timing Characteristics FIG. 2 shows the electrical and timing characteristics of AXlink. The table below describes each characteristic. FIG. 2 AXlink electrical and timing characteristics Electrical timing characteristics Parameter Description Min. Typical Max. Units... -
Page 7: Power Distribution
Central Controller and external AXlink devices. Most power supplies are factory set to 13.5 VDC. Never use a power supply that exceeds 18 VDC for remote or local power configurations. Contact AMX for a complete list of products and their power consumption ratings. -
Page 8: Liberty Cable & Wire Inc. Cables
Central Controller and all external devices is 3,000 feet with no remote power. FIG. 4 shows a wiring diagram for the AMX-approved Belden 8102 AXlink cable. The PWR connection shown in the wiring diagram is only used when supplying 12 VDC via the AXlink cable. -
Page 9: Using Ground Shielding
AXlink Wiring Considerations FIG. 5 Category 5 wiring diagram (with PWR connection) If a local power supply is used, the free GND wire of the GND pair should be connected as shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 Category 5 wiring diagram (without PWR connection) Using Ground Shielding Under normal circumstances ground shielding should not be necessary. - Page 10 ATLANTA • BOSTON • CHICAGO • CLEVELAND • DALLAS • DENVER • INDIANAPOLIS • LOS ANGELES • MINNEAPOLIS • PHILADELPHIA • PHOENIX • PORTLAND • SPOKANE • TAMPA 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical support • www.amx.com...