Wiring Guidelines; Using The Axlink Connector For Data And Power - AMX PT10-ADD Instruction Manual

Installation and Wiring
Camera control RS-232 DB-9
AXlink 4-pin (male) connector
FIG. 10 Side view of the AXB-PT10 showing the location of the AXlink connector.

Wiring Guidelines

The PosiTrack Controller requires local +12 VDC power (optional) to operate properly. The
maximum wiring distance between the power supply and the PosiTrack Controller is determined by
power consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The following table
lists wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the PT10 and the power supply. The
maximum wiring lengths are based on a minimum of 13.5 VDC, available at the power supply.
Wiring Specifications PT10
18 AWG
20 AWG
22 AWG
24 AWG
Do not connect power to the PosiTrack Controller until the wiring is complete. If using
an optional +12 VDC power supply, apply power to the AXB-PT10 only after
installation is complete.
The PosiTrack Controller is powered from an optional local power supply. The wiring distances
listed for the AXB-PT10 in the above table are based on a +12 VDC power supply and are capable
of 2 amps (continuous) with a maximum current of 20 amps. The PosiTrack unit provides power
outputs for the camera/lens combination.

Using the AXlink connector for data and power

To use the AXlink 4-pin connector for data communication with the AXB-EM232 and power
transfer from the PSN6.5 power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN6.5 must
be connected to the AXlink cable connector going to the AXB-PT10. FIG. 11 shows how the power
cable from the PSN6.5 is used to power the AXB-PT10. This same figure shows how the GND
cable is connected onto the existing GND cable on the AXlink cable coming from the AXB-
EM232. Always use a local power supply to power the AXB-PT10. This is the configuration of the
supplied CC-AXL AXlink Connection Cable.
10
(male) connector
29.34 feet (8.94 meters)
18.56 feet (5.66 meters)
11.57 feet (3.53 meters)
7.30 feet (2.23 meters)
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