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AMX 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface AXP-CPI16 manual

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    Operation/Reference Guide Custom Panel I nterfaces AXP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface Last Rev ised: 1/13/ 2009[...]

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    AMX Limited Warr anty and Disclaimer AMX warrant s it s pro ducts to be free of defect s in materia l and wor kmanshi p under n ormal use for three (3) years from the date of purc hase from AMX, with the follo wing ex cepti ons: • Electrol umine scent and LCD Contro l Panels a re wa rranted f or three (3) year s, excep t for the disp lay an d tou[...]

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    Table of Contents i AXP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface Table of Contents Product I nformation ....... .......... ..... ....... ......... ..... ........ ......... ..... ....... .......... ..... .... 1 Specifications ... ............................. .................... .................... .................... ................ 1 Installat [...]

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    Produc t Info rma tion 1 A XP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface Product Information The AMX AXP-CPI16 16 Channel Custom Panel Interface Board (FIG. 1) simplifies the process of creating custom control panels for Axcess systems. Providing contact closure inputs and feedback outpu ts for up to 16 butto ns, the mini atu re PC boa rd co nta ins a[...]

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    2 AXP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interfa ce AXP-CPI16 Specificati ons (Cont.) AXlink S tatus LED Indicates AXlink c ommunication status as follows: • One blink per second communication is functioning. • T wo blinks per second devices specified in the master progr am do not mat ch the specified devices found. • Three blinks per sec ond indi[...]

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    3 A XP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface Installation Mounting Dimensions FIG. 1 AXP-CPI16 mounting dimensions Mounting Dimensions Item Inch mm Item Description A 0.10 2.50 K P2 20-Pin Header .025 inch (6 mm) square pins, .1 inch (2.4 mm) typical spacing B 1.75 44.50 L 0.125 Inch (3.2 mm) mounting holes f or #4-40 (3 m m) sc rews C 1.55 39. 4[...]

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    4 AXP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interfa ce Setting the AXlink Device Number The 8-position dev ice DIP switch defines th e AXP-CPI16 as an AXlink de vice. It can be one of 255 de v ices in the Axcess Control System. Set the de vice number with the total value of all O N (down) positions. As an e xample, the dev ice DIP switch sho w n belo w def[...]

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    5 A XP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface Switch Wiring Diagrams FIG. 2 diagram s LED and Switch w iring. Connecting the AXlink Wiring T o install the AXlink data/power b us wiring . 1. Strip 0.25 inch of f the wire insulation for all four wires. If the wire is 20 A WG or less, fold the exposed wire o ver to obtain a positiv e connection. 2. I[...]

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    Progra mming 7 A XP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface Programming Use the same Axcess commands as with other AXlink control panels, such as the AXU-MSP series mini-softwire panels. When using the AXP-CPI16 as a control device, use On, Off, and Pulse co mmands to control sources connected to outputs and Push and Release co m mands to receiv e [...]

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    8 AXP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interfa ce Testing the Unit If you hav e p rogrammed the Axcess software, load the program into a PC connected to the control system Ma ster port. See Prog ramming on page 4. 1. Push switches connected to the AXP-CPI16. 2. Look at th e lower left of the Axcess screen to verify that the correct d ev ice and ch ann[...]

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    AXP-CPI16 System Worksheet 9 A XP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interface AXP-CPI16 System Worksheet Deale r ID Date Deale r PO Numb er J ob SO Numb er Descript ion Serial N umbe r Re v Number Device Numb er 4 3 2 1 15 16 4 3 14 2 13 1 6 5 18 6 17 5 8 7 20 8 19 7 Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In +12 VDC PWR GND N/C N/C 12 10 [...]

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    10 AXP-CPI16 16-Channel Custom Panel Interfa ce 12 11 10 9 15 16 4 3 14 2 13 1 14 13 18 6 17 5 16 15 20 8 19 7 Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In +12 VDC PWR GND N/C N/C 12 10 11 9 Channel Pin Number 20-PIN HEADER HEAD ER P3 FUNCTION Pin Number Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In N/C N/C +12 VDC PW R GND[...]

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    1/09 © 2 009 AMX. All right s reserved. AMX and the AMX log o are regist ered tradema rks of AMX . AMX reser ves the right t o alter sp ecific ations without notice at any time. It’s Y ou r W orld - T ak e Co ntr ol™ 3000 RESEARCH DR IVE, RICHARDSON, TX 75082 USA • 800.222.0193 • 469.624.8000 • 469-624-7153 fax • 800.932.6993 technical[...]