Installation Guide
NOVARA
AxLink KeyPads
Overview
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be used in both AxLink and Novara installations.
•
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads feature a 4-pin AxLink connector and Status LED.
•
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads feature one bi-directional RS-232 port, with accompanying
loop-through port.
•
8 and 16 button layouts are available. Each button has LED feedback.
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads include:
Product Specifications
Mounting Specifications
Refer to the Product Specifications table above for dimensions. Dimensional drawings are
available in the
NOVARA ControlPads Operation/Reference Guide.
Minimum Internal Clearance for US Conduit Boxes
To ensure a proper fit with sufficient clearance, US-style NOVARA KeyPads require the
following minimum internal dimensions within the conduit box:
•
US 1-Gang (HWD): 2.9” x 2.1” x 1.6” (7.36 cm x 5.33 cm x 4.06 cm)
•
US 3-Gang (HWD): 2.9” x 5.6” x 1.6” (14.22 cm x 5.33 cm x 4.06 cm)
These minimum interior dimensions will maintain a minimum .050” (1.27 cm) clearance
around the NOVARA unit.
Wiring and Connections
AxLink KeyPads - Rear Panel Connectors
FIG. 2 shows the rear panel connectors of the NOVARA AxLink KeyPads, and indicates a
typical installation:
Note
: The rear panel connector layout is identical for all NOVARA AxLink KeyPads.
RS-232 Connections
Power Supply Connector
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads can be powered by the AxLink bus. Optionally, an external 12V
power supply can be used.
Note:
If using an external Power Supply, be aware that the Power Supply polarities on
Novara KeyPads are opposite to that of other AMX equipment.
•
Connect the White strip lead to the
+VE
terminal on the ControlPad
•
Connect the Black strip lead to the
–VE
terminal
Daisy-Chaining KeyPads (RS232)
KeyPads can be daisy-chained via RS232 as shown in FIG. 4.
•
Use screened cable to link to units.
•
The maximum cable length between panels should not exceed 50’ (15.24 m).
FIG. 1
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads
Name
Description
Colors/FG#s
SP-08-AX-US
8-Button Keypad
Fits 1-gang US conduit boxes.
See Mounting
Specifications for details.
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-08-SA
• Black: FG1311-08-SB
• White: FG1311-08-SW
SP-08-AX-UK
8-Button Keypad
Fits standard 2-gang UK
back box sizes.
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-08-KA
• Black: FG1311-08-KB
• White: FG1311-08-KW
SP-08-AX-EU
8-Button Keypad
Fits standard 2-gang
European back box sizes.
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-08-EA
• Black: FG1311-08-EB
• White: FG1311-08-EW
SP-16-AX-TR-US
16-Button Keypad
Fits 3-gang US conduit boxes.
See Mounting
Specifications for details.
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-16-SA
• Black: FG1311-16-SB
• White: FG1311-16-SW
SP-16-AX-TR-UK
16-Button Keypad
Fits standard 3-gang UK back box
sizes.
• Brushed Aluminum: FG1311-16-KA
• Black: FG1311-16-KB
• White: FG1311-16-KW
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads
Power Requirements:
• SP-08: Min: 80mA / Max: 130mA @ 12 VDC
• SP-16: Min: 100mA / Max: 210mA @ 12 VDC
Button Layout:
• 8 and 16 button
• Blue, backlit buttons with controllable feedback
Rear Panel Connectors:
• 4-pin AxLink connector/Status LED
• RS-232 port, with accompanying loop-through port.
• Power connectors
RS232 Protocol:
• Baud Rate: 9600
• Data Bits: 8
• Stop Bits: 1
• Parity: No Parity
Dimensions:
• SP-08-AX-US: 4.685" x 2.913" x 1.034"
(11.899 cm x 7.399 cm x 2.626 cm)
• SP-08-AX-UK: 3.386" x 5.787" x 1.034"
(8.600 cm x 14.698 cm x 2.626 cm)
• SP-08-AX-EU: 3.150" x 5.984" x 1.034"
(8.001 cm x 15.199 cm x 2.626 cm)
• SP-16-AX-TR-US: 4.724" x 6.693" x 1.037"
(11.998 cm x 17.000 cm x 2.633 cm)
• SP-16-AX-TR-UK: 4.331" x 9.055" x 1.037"
(11.000 cm x 22.999 cm x 2.633 cm)
Weight:
• SP-08-AX-US: 0.30 lbs (136.08 g)
• SP-08-AX-UK/EU: 0.35 lbs (158.76 g)
• SP-16-AX-TR-US: 0.55 lbs (249.48 g)
• SP-16-AX-TR-UK: 0.65 lbs (294.84 g)
Included Accessories:
• Button Kit - includes acetate sheet with 50 pre-cut button label
inserts and clear plastic Key Caps
w/ 8 Key Caps: MA1301-01
w/ 16 Key Caps: MA1301-02
• Installation Kit - includes 6-pin captive wire connector and mounting
screws (KA1310-01)
Other AMX Equipment:
• 8 Button Kit (MA1301-01)
• 16 Button Kit (MA1301-02)
• External 12V Power Supply (57-1301-SA)
SP-08-AX-US
SP-08-AX-UK
SP-16-AX-TR-US
SP-08-AX-EU
SP-16-AX-TR-UK
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads (Cont.)
Certifications:
• IEC 60950
• FCC/CE
• RoHS compliant
FIG. 2
NOVARA AxLink KeyPads - Rear Panel Connectors
FIG. 3
RS232 Connections
FIG. 4
Daisy-Chaining KeyPads
To other
Keypad
Alternate Button
Numbering DIP Switch
AxLink Device
Address DIP
AxLink Status LED
NI Master
NetLinx Master
(AxLink port)
Switch
(Serial port)
or Novara ControlPad
From KeyPad
RX
TX
Gnd
External Controller
Feedback
TX
RX
Gnd
Power Supply
GND
TX
RX
Power Supply
