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Operation/Reference Guide Axcess Controllers AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Last Revised: 7/10/2007[...]
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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer All products returned to AMX requ ire a Return Mate rial Authorization (RMA) number . The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department. The RMA number must be clear ly marked on the outside of each box. The RMA is valid for a 30-day period. After the 30-day period the RMA will be cance lled. Any shipments r[...]
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Table of Contents i A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Re ceivers) Table of Contents AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers .................... ....................... .......... 1 Overview .............................. ......................... ........................ .............................. ..... 1 Specifications .....[...]
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers 1 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers Overview The AXB-TC and AXB-TCR T elevisi on Controllers are intelligent, mic roprocessor-controlled systems equipped with a lithium battery to protect stored memory . The television controllers can cont[...]
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Telev ision Controllers 2 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Specifications The following table list the product specifications for the tele vision controllers. Other than the IR Input W indow (on the AXB-TCR only), the specifica tions for the TC and TCR are identical. AXB-TC/TCR Specifications Dimensions[...]
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers 3 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Applications FIG. 2 sho ws a sample system configuration. AXB-TC/TCR Specif ications (Cont.) Mounting options: Flat surface Included accessories: • CC-IR TV Sensor (CC-XPS sensor) • CC-IRC IR Emitter Optional accessories: • SE-TC Security [...]
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AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Telev ision Controllers 4 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers)[...]
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Installation and Wiring 5 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Installation and Wiring Setting the Device DIP Switch The eight-position De vice DIP switch sets the identif ication number for the tele vision controller . Make sure the device number matches the number assigned in the AXCESS software program. The quick referenc[...]
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Installation and Wiring 6 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) JI jumper settings: TV power sens ing/TV power current sensing mode J2 jumper settings: IR output mo de (IR or seria l communication) J3 jumper settings: IR attenuati on mode (bypa ss or adjustment) JI Jumper Settings: TV Power Sensing/TV Power Current Sensing T e[...]
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Installation and Wiring 7 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Wiring The TV sensor, IR emitter , AXlink, and 12 VDC powe r supply connec tors are located on the rear panel of the tele vision controller as sho wn in FIG. 1 on page 1. Wiring guid elines The tele vision controller requires 12 VDC power to operate properly . Th[...]
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Installation and Wiring 8 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) IR Emitter connections Connect the CC-IRC IR Emitter to the IR Emitter conne ctor , on the rear panel of the television c ontroller (FIG. 3) to transmit IR control signals to the tele vision. Axlink data and power connections Connect the Central Controllers's[...]
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Installation and Wiring 9 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) PCS and Axlink data an d power connections Connect the PCS Power Current Sensor to the TV Se nsor connector , on the rear panel of the television controller (FIG. 6) to detect and control the tele vision power status (on or of f). PCS and 12 VDC powe r supply con[...]
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Installation and Wiring 10 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Installation Install the tele vision controller on any flat surf ace or inside the optional SE-TC Security Enclosure , as described below: 1. Mount the Axcess Central Controller where it will be used. Then, connect the power supply . 2. Route the Axlink power and[...]
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Installation and Wiring 11 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Television Power Sensor Adjustment After connecting the CC-IR to the tele vision, the power sensing PO T , on the rear of the tele vision controller (see FIG. 1 on page 1), may require adjustment to detect the tele vision's power status: Use a Phillips-head[...]
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Installation and Wiring 12 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) 4. T urn the PO T screw clockwise one-eighth turn to increase signal saturation. Then, se nd an IR control signal to the tele vision. If the television performs correctly , go to step 5. If not, repeat this step until the tele vision performs the correct operatio[...]
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Installation and Wiring 13 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) There is a dange r of explosion if you r eplace the battery incorrectly . Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type, recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer's i nstructions. Ne ver recharge, disa[...]
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Programming Informa tion 15 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Programming Information Overview The television controllers are controlled with channel settings, IR functions, and Axcess Send_Commands. Y ou create software programs with the AMX Axcess programming software. Use the programming information in this section wit[...]
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Programming Information 16 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) IR Functions (Standard Order) The following table lists the IR function, in their standard order . IR Functions (Standard Order) Functio n Description Functio n Description 1 play > 22 channel up or + 2 stop [] 23 channel down or - 3 pause | | or still 24 volu[...]
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Programming Informa tion 17 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Send_Commands Use the Send_Commands listed in the follo wing table to program the Axcess Central Controller and tele vision controller . The de vice number range for the tele vision controller is 1 through 255. Refer to the Axcess Pr ogramming Language [...]
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Programming Information 18 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Send_Commands (Cont.) ?CTO N Sends the current on-time pulse string "'CTON',<T ime>" to the master. Set the <T ime> va lue in .10 second increments. Example: SEND_COMMAND 92,'?CTON' Sends the current on-time pulse string [...]
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Programming Informa tion 19 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Send_Commands (Cont.) 'PT OF',<Time> Set s th e IR power-off pulse time after a power-on pulse in increment s of .10 seconds. Time is stored in permanent memory . V ariable: <T ime> = 0-255; Syste m default = 15 (1.5 seconds). Example: SEN[...]
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Programming Information 20 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Send_Commands (Cont.) XCHM Changes the IR output pattern for the XCH command. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,'XCH-<Mode>' V ariable: Mode = 0-4 Example: SEND_COMMAND IR_1,'XCH 3' Sets the IR_1 device's extended channel command to [...]
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Programming Informa tion 21 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades allow you to install the latest av ailable ope rating system for your AXB-TC or A XB- TCR. The firmw are reload is required anytime the un it's LEDs all flash at the same rate as the AXlink LED, or if all LEDs are full-o[...]
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Programming Information 22 AXB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) 7. Upon completion of the upgra de, press F10 to exit SOFTR OM. Firmware can be do wnloaded to multiple device numbe rs automatically . If multiple de vices are selected, the bottom half of the loading bar will indicate th e percentage complete for the selected d[...]
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Programming Informa tion 23 A XB-TC and AXB-TCR Television Controllers (& Receivers) 9. Once the .TSK file has been downloaded, the program prompts you to reboot the Axcess Master . Click Ye s to reboot, and the program initiates the reboot sequence. When the Master has rebooted, the Status LED on the front panel of the Master blinks once a sec[...]
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