AMX AXD-IR+ quick start Connection and Wiring

Preparing Captive Wires

You will need a wire stripper and a flat-blade screwdriver to prepare the captive wires:

1.Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of wire insulation off all wires.

2.Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams in this section.

3.Turn the flat-head screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector.

Note: Do not over-torque the screw. Doing so can bend the seating pin.

Wiring Guidelines

The AXD-IR+ requires 12 VDC power to operate properly. The power is supplied by the AMX system's AXlink cable. The maximum wiring distance between the Central Controller and the receiver 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 receiver and the Central Controller. The maximum wiring lengths are based on a minimum of 13.5 volts available at the Central Controller's power supply.

Wiring Specifications @ 35 mA

Maximum Wiring Length

Wire Size	Distance
18 AWG	3000 feet (914.40 m)
20 AWG	2121.64 feet (646.68 m)
22 AWG	1,322.75 feet (403.17 m)
24 AWG	833.80 feet (254.14 m)

If you install the unit farther from the Central Controller than recommended in this table, connect an external 12 VDC power supply, as shown in the following wiring diagrams.

Connection and Wiring

Wiring the AXD-IR+ or the AXR-IRSM+ to AXlink

Install the AXlink data/power bus wiring as shown in FIG. 6.

Checking IR Data Status

Locate the red IR Data LED on the front of the unit. Point the system's AMX transmitter towards the sensor and press a button. The IR Data LED lights when the unit receives data.

If the IR Data LED on the unit does not light:

•Verify that the transmit LED on the transmitter lights when you press a button.

•Check the wiring to the unit.

•Verify that the transmitter frequency is properly configured.

Checking AXlink Status

The AXlink LED lights to indicate AXlink power/data status as follows:

• 1 blink per second	Indicates power is active and AXlink communication is working.
• 2 blinks per second	Indicates the devices specified in the Master program do not match the
	devices found.
• 3 blinks per second	Indicates AXlink communication error.
• Full On	Indicates the following conditions:
	• There is no AXlink control or activity, but power is On.
	• The Axcess program is not loaded.

If the LED is on and not flashing, disconnect the AXlink connector and recheck all AXlink connections. Then, reconnect the AXlink connector to the panel and verify the LED is flashing once per second.

Mounting the AXD-IR+

1.For wall or podium mounting (FIG. 8), AMX recommends mounting the AXD-IR+ in a standard 1-gang wallbox with a minimum internal clearance of 1 3/4" (W) x 2 5/8" (H) x 1 5/8" (D).

2.Gently remove the bezel from the wallplate.

3.Place the panel in the wallbox and align the screw holes with the mounting holes on the panel.

4.Turn the unit over and locate the AXlink connector.

a.Connect the unit to AXlink data/power bus.

b.Check the AXlink LED (should blink once per second).

5.Fasten the panel to the wallbox using the screws supplied with the panel.

6.Snap the wallplate back on the bezel.

AXlink connector	GND 1	1	GND	Central
	AXM 2	2	AXM
on the AXD-IR+	AXP 3	3	AXP	Controller
	PWR 4	4	PWR
FIG. 6 AXlink wiring

Using the AXlink Connector with an External 12 VDC Power Supply

Use a 12 VDC power supply when the distance between the Central Controller and the sensors or receivers exceeds the limits described in the Wiring Specifications table above. Make sure to connect only the GND wire on the AXlink connector when using a 12 VDC power supply (FIG. 7).

AXlink connector	GND	1
	AXM	2
on the AXD-IR+	AXP	3
	PWR	4

FIG. 7 AXlink wiring with an external 12 VDC power supply

	GNDPWR	12 VDC
		Power
		Supply
		Install unit using supplied #6-32
		machine screws at these locations
1	GND	FIG. 8 AXD-IR+ Mounting Dimensions
2	AXM	Central
3	AXP	Controller

4PWR

bezel wall plate

Note: Do not connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector's PWR

(+) terminal on the Central Controller's side.

AMX Corporation reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.	93-0456-10	REV: B
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