SurgeX SX-AX20E - Manual (Page 2)

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Quick Start Guide
I. Connections
1. Connect Network: The Axess Elite supports 10/100 Ethernet using the cable supplied, or other suitable
unshielded twisted pair (Cat 5) cabling.
2. Connect Powered Equipment: Connect the devices to be powered On and Off to the 8 receptacles located on the
rear panel. If the connected equipment has a Power switch, leave it in the On position to allow the Axess Elite to
control the power.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the total combined load of all controlled devices does not exceed 15/20A (SX-
AX15E/SX-AX20E).
3. Connect Serial Port (Optional): The Axess Elite has a 9 pin D subminiature connector for RS- 232 serial
control. The connector is configured as DCE for direct connection to a laptop or other terminal device. Default
serial parameters are 9600 bps, 8 data, no parity, 1 stop bit (9600,8,n,1).
4. Connect Temperature Sensor (Optional): Connect the sensor red wire to pin 1 and the black wire to pin 2 of
the first terminal block.
5. Connect Contact Closure Input (Optional): Connect a contact closure control input to the 2 pins of the second
terminal block. Relays, switches, and push buttons are all suitable input types.
6. Connect Auxiliary Relay Outputs (Optional): Two auxiliary relay outputs are provided at the third (Aux
Relay A) and fourth (Aux Relay B) terminal blocks. Access to the Common, Normally Open, and Normally
Closed positions is provided for each relay.
7. Connect Power Mains: Connect power to the unit by plugging the power cord into a 120V AC, 15
(20) amp wall or floor receptacle. Do not plug the unit into a relocatable power tap.
II.
Web Browser Access
Factory Default IP Address Factory Default Security Credentials
DHCP Assigned
Role Username Password
Administrator admin admin
User user user
1. To access the Axess Elite from the default IP Address, the PC must be on the same local network. If it is not,
change the IP address using one of the methods on the following page.
2. After pointing a web browser to the IP address of the Axess Elite, enter the Administrator Username and Password
to access the complete Setup features. Entering the User credentials will enable access to only the power control.