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If you install the AXR-RF farther away from the Central Controller than
recommended in the Wiring Specifications table, an auxiliary ±12 VDC
power supply is required for operation.
Wiring the AXR-RF
The AXR-RF uses a rear 4-pin AXlink connector for power and data.
Power can be supplied by Central Controller's AXlink cable, or with an
optional auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply.
Using the AXlink 4-pin connector for data and power
Connect the Central Controller's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector
(male) on the rear panel of the AXR-RF for data and ±12 VDC power.
Using the AXlink 4-pin connector with an external ±12 VDC power supply
Use an auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply when the distance between the
Central Controller and AXR-RF exceeds the limits described in the Wiring
Specifications table. To use an external power supply, connect the Central
Controller's AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the rear of the
AXR-RF, as shown in FIG. 4.
.
CAUTION
: Do not connect the wire from the PWR (+) terminal on the
Central Controller to the PWR (+) terminal on the AXR-RF when you
connect an external power supply. Do not connect power to the AXR-RF
until the wiring is complete.
Connect only the GND (-) wire on the AXlink connector when using an
auxiliary ±12 VDC power supply. Do not connect the PWR (+) wire to the
AXlink connector's PWR (+) terminal on the Central Controller side of the
connector.
Installing the AXR-RF
1.
Set the device DIP switch to assign an AXlink device code to the unit.
2.
Install the wiring for the AXlink bus.
3.
Position the AXR-RF in the location where it will be used. Place the
receiver close to, or in the middle of, the area to be covered. It is
recommended that you mount the unit where the antenna is away
from metal obstructions.
4.
Extend the antenna vertically for best reception. If it is necessary to
place the antenna in a remote position, use up to 6 ft. (2 m) of
RG-174 coax cable.
5.
Connect the AXR-RF to the Central Controller with the AXlink cable.
NOTE
: To avoid potential problems with Axcess processing, do not install
two or more AXR-RF devices, using the same RF frequency, in one
system. The AXR-RF is available in frequencies other than 418 MHz (on
request).
6.
Locate the green AXlink LED on the front panel and verify that it
flashes once per second. If so, the AXR-RF is communicating
properly with the Central Controller system.
If the LED is on and not flashing, disconnect the AXlink connector
and recheck all AXlink wiring connections. Reconnect the AXlink
connector to the AXR-RF and verify the LED is flashing once per
second.
FIG. 3
AXlink wiring diagram
FIG. 4
AXlink and 12 VDC power supply wiring diagram
PWR (+)
AXP
AXM
GND (-)
PWR (+)
AXP
AXM
GND (-)
Central Controller
AXR-RF (3.5 mm connector)
PWR (+)
AXP
AXM
GND (-)
PWR (+)
AXP
AXM
GND (-)
AXR-RF (3.5 mm connector)
Central Controller
PWR (+)
GND (-)
12 VDC power supply
