AMX AXR-RF specifications Installation, Wiring Guidelines, Wiring Specifications

Overview

The AXR-RF Radio Receiver provides wireless reception of AMX radio frequency (RF) transmitters. The AXR-RF connects to an Axcess Central Controller with an AXlink, 4-pin captive-wire connector. When required for large areas, or multiple-room coverage, multiple receivers can be connected in parallel on the AXlink bus.

	AXlink
GND	AXM	AXP	PWR

DEVICE

rear

ON

RADIO		front
DATA	AXlink

Installation Guide

AXR-RFRF Receiver

Installation

Configuring the AXR-RF

Use the eight-position DIP switch on, the rear of the AXR-RF, to set the device number. A device number is assigned to devices connected to the AXlink bus. Every device on the bus must have a unique device code. The device number must match the device assignment in the Axcess program. AMX assigns device numbers in three groups:

•Axcess Control Cards: 1 - 95

•Axcess Bus Boxes: 96 - 127

•Axcess Panels/Receivers: 128 - 255

Setting the DIP Switch

Locate the device DIP switch on the rear panel of the AXR-RF and set it to the desired binary device number. The device number is set by the total value of DIP switch positions that are ON (down).

NOTE: If you change the device number, remove and reconnect the AXlink connector. This enters the new device number into memory.

Although the AXR-RF is a bus device, it should be numbered in the 128-255 range, because it is a receiver.

Setting the RF Validation Level

An RF transmitter must send repetitions of data for the receiver to accept it as valid data. In some installations, interference and physical structures may interfere with the receiver's ability to detect the transmitted signal. The signal may become distorted. The receiver can be set to use either two or three repetitions of sequential signals to validate and accept the signal data. To set the receiver's RF level.

FIG. 1 AXR-RF RF Receiver

Specifications

Power Consumption	780 mW; ±12 VDC, 65 mA (max.)
Dimensions (HWD)	1.5" x 5.09" x 5.27" (3.81 cm x 12.93 cm x 13.39 cm)
Weight	10.56 oz. (299.37 g)
Front Panel Components:
Radio data LED	Red LED lights to indicate the AXR-RF has received an RF signal
	from an AMX transmitter.
AXlink LED	Green LED that lights to indicate AXlink power/data status as fol-
	lows:
	• One blink/second indicates power is active and AXlink
		communication is working.
	• Two blinks/second indicates the devices specified in the main
		program do not match the devices found.
	• Three blinks/second indicates there is an AXlink communication
		error
	• Full on indicates there is either no AXlink control/activity (but the
		power is On) or the Axcess program is not loaded.
Rear Panel Components:
AXlink connector	4-wire captive-wire AXlink connector for the Central Controller pro-
	vides data and nominal ±12 VDC power.
Device number DIP Switch	8-position DIP switch sets the device number for the AXR-RF.
RF antenna	Receiving antenna screws into the TXC antenna connector. If it is
	necessary to place the antenna in a remote position, use up to 6 ft.
	(2 m.) of RG-174 coax cable as an extension. Extend the antenna
	vertically during use.
TXC antenna connector	Antenna coaxial connector
Receive Frequency	418 MHz standard (other frequencies are available)
Maximum Range	300 feet (91.44 m)
Enclosure	Molded black matte plastic
Options	•	Alternate frequencies available
	•	PS2.8 Power Supply

1.Locate jumper pins labeled P3 on the circuit board.

2.Position the P3 RF validation jumper to select the number of valid RF data repetitions to be accepted, as shown in FIG. 2:

			Rear panel
P3				P3
		DIP Switch				DIP Switch
	Setting for 3 validations				Setting for 2 validations

FIG. 2 RF validation jumper settings

Wiring Guidelines

The AXR-RF requires regulated ±12 VDC power to operate properly. The Central Controller supplies power via the AXlink cable. The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and AXR-RF is determined by power consumption, supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The table below lists wire sizes and maximum lengths allowable between the AXR-RF and Central Controller. The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of ±13.5 VDC (no load voltage), available at the Central Controller's power supply.

Wiring Specifications

Wire size	Maximum wiring length
18 AWG	1805.7 feet (550.37 m)
20 AWG	1142.4 feet (348.20 m)
22 AWG	712.2 feet (217.07 m)
24 AWG	448.9 feet (136.82 m)