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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.

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.

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).

Note: Do not connect the PWR wire to the AXlink connector's PWR 
(+) terminal on the Central Controller's side.

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:

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.

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)

FIG. 6  

AXlink wiring

FIG. 7  

AXlink wiring with an external 12 VDC power supply

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

AXlink connector

on the AXD-IR+

Central 
Controller

GND

AXM

AXP

PWR

GND
AXM
AXP
PWR

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

AXlink connector

on the AXD-IR+

Central 
Controller

GND

AXM

AXP

PWR

GND
AXM
AXP
PWR

12 VDC
Power 
Supply

PWR
GND

• 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.

FIG. 8  

AXD-IR+ Mounting Dimensions

Install unit using supplied #6-32
machine screws at these locations

wall plate

bezel

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