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Specifications – AMX Enhanced Master RS-232 Controller AXB-EM232 User Manual

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AXB-EM232 Enhanced Master RS-232 Controller

Specifications

The following table lists the specifications for the AXB-EM232.

AXB-EM232 Product Specifications

Power

12 VDC, 160 mA

Asynchronous data communication • Baud rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400

• Data bits: 7 or 8

• Stop bits: 1 or 2

• Parity: None, Odd, Even, Mark, or Space

Memory

64 KB battery protected memory, expandable to 256 KB

Front Panel Components:

AXlink status LED

Green LED lights to indicate AXlink communication as status as follows:

• One blink per second : Power is active and AXlink communication is

functioning.

• Two blinks per second: Devices specified in the master program do not

match the specified devices found.

• Three blinks per second: Indicates an 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.

RS-232 Program connector

This DB-9 RS-232 connector is used for AMX programming tools, such
as Axcess and IRLIB.

RS-232 Program DIP switch

The 8-position DIP switch configures the communication parameters for
the Program port.

TX1 and RX1 LEDs

The red LEDs indicate that the AXB-EM232 is receiving (RX) or transmit-
ting (TX) RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 data. RX1 and TX1 correspond to
Port 1 on the rear panel (See Rear Panel Components for a description
of Port 1).

RS-232/422 1 and 2 DIP
Switches

The two 8-position DIP switches configure the communication parame-
ters for the Ports 1 and 2 (See Rear Panel Components for a description
of Ports 1 and 2).

TX2 and RX2 LEDs

The red LEDs indicate that the AXB-EM232 is receiving (RX) or transmit-
ting (TX) RS-232 data. RX2 and TX2 correspond to Port 2 (See Rear
Panel Components
for a description of Port 2).

Rear Panel Components:

Ports 1 and 2

There are two serial connectors: Port 2 is a 6-wire RS-232 captive-wire
connector; Port 1 is an 8-wire RS-232/422 captive wire connector.

AXlink connector

The AXlink connector is a 4-wire, captive-wire connector for data and
power.

Power supply connector

The PWR connector is a 2-wire, captive-wire connector for the 12 VDC
power supply.

Enclosure

Non-glare, high-impact black plastic

Dimensions (HWD)

1.5" x 5.6" x 6.5" (3.8 cm x 14.1 cm x 16.4 cm)

Weight

1.1 lbs (501.7 g)

Mounting options

Rack mounting with the optional AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit

Optional Accessories:

Power Supply

• PSN2.8 (FG423-05)

• PSN6.5 Domestic (FG423-41), International (FG423-43)

Mounting Hardware

AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)