Pre-Installation
Wiring guidelines
The AXR-MSE requires 65 mA @ 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-MSE is determined by power consumption supplied voltage, and the wire gauge used for the cable. The following wiring guidelines table lists wire sizes and the maximum lengths allowable between the AXR-MSE and the Central Controller. The maximum wiring lengths for using AXlink power are based on a minimum of 13.5 volts available at the Central Controller's power supply.
Wiring Guidelines
Wire size | Maximum wiring length |
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18 | 1805.70 ft (550.37 m) |
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20 | 1142.40 ft (382.20 m) |
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22 | 712.20 ft (217.07 m) |
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24 | 448.90 ft (136.82 m) |
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If the AXR-MSE is installed farther away from the control system than recommended in the above table, connect a 12 VDC power supply to the two-pin 12 VDC PWR IN connector on the rear panel.
Preparing captive wires
You will need a wire stripper, a soldering iron, solder, and a flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires.
1.Strip 0.25 inch (0.64 cm) of wire insulation off all wires.
2.Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section.
3.Turn the flat-head screws clockwise to secure the wire in the connector.
Do not over-torque the screw. Doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector.
