UNC100 Axiom Hardware Manual V1.1
RBH Access Technologies Inc.
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Master Controller
Each network must have a single unit designated as the master controller. The master controller
connects to the PC. Setting the DIP switch address to 1 will automatically designate a unit as the master
controller.
Slave Controller
All controllers addressed 2 through 15 are referred to as slave controllers.
RS485 (HOST) Port Baud Rate Selection (Master Only)
The controller's serial port baud rate is set with controller DIP switches 6 and 7. This setting determines
the speed used to communicate with the PC; the controller baud rate must be the same as the baud rate
set for the port within the AxiomV™ software. The default baud rate is 9600.
Controller Baud Rate Selection
DIP Switch 6
DIP Switch 7
Baud Rate
OFF
OFF
9600
ON
OFF
38400
OFF
ON
57600
ON
ON
115200
Host Connection
The master controller is connected to either a serial port on the PC or through the local Ethernet via a
static IP address. The means of communication is configured in the AxiomV™ software under
Network
Properties/Port Type
.
