User manual AMX ABS AXLINK BUS STRIP

[. . . ] Software is warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty. This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. [. . . ] The owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state. The owner is advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of rights. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, AMX CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AMX CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installation and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparing/connecting captive wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ABS AXlink Bus Strip i Table of Contents ii ABS AXlink Bus Strip Product Information Product Information The ABS AXlink Bus Strip (FIG. 1) is a 10-connector AXlink terminal strip designed to simplify connecting multiple AXlink devices in an AMX Control System. Use the included double-sided tape to securely affix the unit to the surface. FIG. 1 ABS Axlink Bus Strip Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the ABS Axlink Bus Strip. Specifications Power Connectors LED Enclosure Dimensions (HWD) Weight Mounting Options 12 VDC, 7 A max. Ten - 4-pin, captive-wire AXlink connectors One - 2-pin, captive-wire power connector Power indicator (Red) Metal with black matte finish 1. 14" x 12. 00" x 1. 27" (2. 90 cm x 30. 48 cm x 3. 23 cm) 6. 70 oz (189. 94 g) 4" double-sided foam tape ABS AXlink Bus Strip 1 Product Information 2 ABS AXlink Bus Strip Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring Wiring Guidelines To determine the maximum distance allowed per gauge, use the following formula and refer to the table below: 1. 5/(Power Consumption x Resistance x 2) = Distance (feet) Wiring Guidelines Gauge 18 AWG 20 AWG 22 AWG 24 AWG Resistance . 00639 . 0101 . 0162 . 0257 The maximum wiring lengths are based on a minimum of 13. 5 volts available to the ABS. Preparing/connecting captive wires 1. Strip 0. 25 inch of wire insulation off all wires. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section. [. . . ] 10 PWR + (RED) AXP (WHT) AXM (GRN) GND - (BLK) AXlink Conn. 1 Power Conn. PWR GND AXlink Device 9 AXlink Device 8 AXlink Device 7 AXlink Device 6 AXlink Device 5 AXlink Device 4 AXlink AXlink Device 3 Device 2 AXlink Device 1 Control System System Power Supply FIG. 2 ABS wiring diagram If the AXlink devices have local power supplies, do not connect to the power terminal of the ABS via the PWR+ (Red). For additional information about the wiring distances between the ABS and a specific AXlink device, refer to the appropriate manual. 4 ABS AXlink Bus Strip Installation and Wiring ABS AXlink Bus Strip 5 AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time. brussels · dallas · los angeles · mexico city · philadelphia · shanghai · singapore · tampa · toronto · york 3000 research drive, richardson, TX 75082 USA · 469. 624. 8000 · 800. 222. 0193 · fax 469. 624. 7153 · technical support 800. 932. 6993 041-004-1561 8/01 ©2001 AMX Corporation. [. . . ]