Wiring And Connections; Controlpads - Rear Panel Connectors; Rs-232 Connections; Power Supply Connector - AMX Novara 1000 Series Operation/Reference Manual

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads

Wiring and Connections

ControlPads - Rear Panel Connectors

FIG. 7 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA AxLink KeyPads, and indicates a typical installation:
The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA AxLink KeyPads.
NetLinx Master (Serial port)
NetLinx Master
FIG. 7 NOVARA AxLink KeyPads - Rear Panel Connectors

RS-232 Connections

From KeyPad
FIG. 8
RS232 Control - Connections

Power Supply Connector

NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be powered by the AxLink bus. Optionally, an external 12V power supply can
be used.
If using an external Power Supply, be aware that the Power Supply polarities on
Novara KeyPads are opposite to that of other AMX equipment.
FIG. 9 illustrates connecting the KeyPad to the included power supply.
22
Alternate Button
Numbering DIP Switch
(AxLink port)
AxLink Status LED
RX
TX Feedback
Gnd
Connect the White strip lead to the +VE terminal on the ControlPad
Connect the Black strip lead to the –VE terminal
TX
RX
External Controller
Gnd
Novara ControlPads & KeyPads
To other
Keypad
AxLink Device
Address DIP
Switch