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AMX NetWave Server AXR-NWS manual

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    instruction manual Control P anel Accessories AXR-NWS NetW ave Server[...]

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    AMX Limited W arranty and Disc laimer AMX Corporation warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX Corporation, with the following e xceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Pane ls are warranted for three (3) years , except for the display a[...]

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    T able of Contents i AXR-NWS NetW ave Server T able of Contents Product Information ........ ................ ................. ................ .............. .............. ............ 1 Specifications ................................................... ..................................................... ......... ... 1 Installation ..........[...]

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    ii AXR-NWS NetW ave Server T able of Contents[...]

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    Product Information 1 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Pr oduct Inf ormation The AXR-NWS NetW a ve Serv er is a two-wa y Ra dio Frequency (RF) de vice employing 2.4 GHz digital communications . The AXR-NWS is compatible with both Axcess an d NetLinx Integrated Central Controllers, and com municates with up to 16 wireless devices. The AXR-NWS complies wi th [...]

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    Product Information 2 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Specifications (Cont.) Connectors 4-pin (male) AXlink, 3.5 mm, bus c onnector; connects to the Central Controller for receiving and tr ansmitting AXlin k contro l data and 12 VDC power . Optional Accessories: • AC-RK Rac k Mount Kit • PSN2.8 P ow er Supply • NW A-EXT (External Netwav e Antenna)[...]

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    Installation 3 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Installation Before installing the wireless commun ications equipment, the AXR-NWS GROUP ADDRESS and GR OUP ID DIP switches must be set. The AXR-NWS can be installed on any flat surf ace. A v oid installations that place the AXR-NWS inside an equipment rack wh ere the transmission /reception is hindered. Placi[...]

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    Installation 4 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Setting the Gr oup Address Y ou must remov e the translucent faceplate on the front panel before you can access the DIP switches. The GR OUP ADDRESS DIP switch sets the starting address for th e device numbers. F or example, if the GR OUP ADDRESS DIP switch is set to 128, the AXR- NWS communicates with device [...]

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    Installation 5 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Setting the GROUP ADDRESS DIP switch 1. Determine the number of devices to control. 2. Allocate the device address range in sets of 16 (touch panel addresses can range from 0 - 255, but typically begin at 128). 3. V erify device address v alues are no t already assigned to o ther devices. 4. V erify the device[...]

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    Installation 6 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server 6. Press DEVICE USED to open the ke ypad and set the panel’ s device number (1 - 4). Each device number supports up to 255 programmable channel codes. 7. Press ENTER twice to save the ne w values and return to the M ain page. Setting the Gr oup ID The four-position GR OUP ID DIP switch sets the identificatio[...]

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    Installation 7 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Connecting to the Contr oller P ower guidelines The AXR-NWS requires 12 VDC power to operate properly . Po wer is supplied by the control system’ s AXlink cable. Th e maximum wiring dist ance between the Controller and Server is determined by po wer consumption, av ai lable voltage, and cable wire gauge. The[...]

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    Installation 8 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Using AXlink for data with an auxiliary power supply Connect the Controller’ s AXlink connector to the AXlink connector on the rear panel of the AXR- NWS, as sho wn in FIG. 6. Use an auxiliary 12 VDC power supply when th e distance between the Central Controller and Server e xceeds the limits described in W [...]

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    Installation 9 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Installing the Optional NW A-EXT External Extended Range Antenna 1. Unscre w the extended range antenna (that come s shipped with the AXR-NWS) from the rear coaxial connector on the NWS unit b y twisitng the connector is a counter -clockwise direction. 2. Connect the NW A -EXT antenna to the rear of the NWS by[...]

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    Installation 10 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server[...]

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    Firmware Upgrades 11 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades allow you to install the latest av ailable operating system for the AXR-N WS. Y ou will need a Phillips screwdriv er and a non-conducting flat-blade tool t o slip under the installed firmware IC to lift it up and out of the IC socket. Replacing the Firmware Chip 1. Dis[...]

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    Firmware Upgrades 12 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server 8. Secure the antenna to the rear coaxial co nnector in a counter -clockwise direction. Refer to the Installing the Optional NW A-EXT External Extended Range Antenna section on page 9 for more detailed information on connecting the optional external antenn a.[...]

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    Installation 13 AXR-NWS NetW ave Server[...]

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