Setting the group address – AMX NetWave Server AXR-NWS User Manual
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AXR-NWS NetWave Server
Setting the Group Address
You must remove the translucent faceplate on the front panel before you can access the DIP
switches. The GROUP ADDRESS DIP switch sets the starting address for the device numbers. For
example, if the GROUP ADDRESS DIP switch is set to 128, the AXR-NWS communicates with
device numbers 128 - 143.
Device numbers for ViewPoint touch panels can range from 0 - 255, but typically begin at 128; they
are set within the ViewPoint’s protected setup page. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
you touch panel for detailed information. The table below lists the DIP switch values.
The GROUP ID DIP switch sets the identification number to synchronize communication between
the wireless devices and AXR-NWS. Each AXR-NWS must have a unique GROUP ID number. All
ViewPoints must match the four-position DIP switch on the AXR-NWS. FIG. 2 illustrates the
relationship between Group Address and Device Address.
To use 32 wireless devices, use two AXR-NWS Servers set to two different Group IDs. The first
Server is set to GROUP ID # that supplies the addresses 128 - 143. The second Server is set to the
GROUP ID# that supplies the addresses 144 - 159.
Group Address DIP
Switch Values
Switch
Value
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
8
5
16
6
32
7
64
8
128
FIG. 2 Relationship between Group Address and Device Address
Group Address #144
Group ID #1
Group Address #128
Group ID #0
Address
#128
Address
#143
Address
#144
Address
#159
Device Addresses
Device Addresses