Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents i AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Table of Contents Product Information ................................................................................................. 1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................
Page 5 - Product Information; Front Panel
Product Information 1 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Product Information The AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface is an AXlink bus controller that provides remote control for devices that require a variety of control protocols. The AXB-232++ extends RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 control to remote sour...
Page 6 - Specifications
Product Information 2 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the AXB-232++. Specifications Power 12 VDC @ 160 mA Processor On board 32-bit processor and 384K (of non-volatile memory) run Axcess programs independent of the control system. Th...
Page 7 - Installation and Wiring; Setting the Internal Jumpers; Setting jumper JP4 to terminate RS-422 input with 100 ohms
Installation and Wiring 3 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Installation and Wiring The AXB-232++ can be used as an independent RS-232/422/485-controlled interface by setting the internal jumpers. Configure the communication parameters using the DIP switches on the front panel. Setting the Internal...
Page 8 - Setting jumper JP5 to set the RS-422 port for RS-485 use; Setting the DIP Switches; Setting the DEVICE DIP switch; DEVICE; Cards
Installation and Wiring 4 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Setting jumper JP5 to set the RS-422 port for RS-485 use 1. Disconnect the RS-232/422/485 connectors. 2. Unscrew the two screws on the rear panel, and remove the panel. 3. Slide the circuit board out of the enclosure. 4. Locate the JP5 jum...
Page 9 - Stop bits; is achieved by setting the DIP switch to 300 baud, and using the; BAUDMED; BAUDHIGH; section on page 9 for
Installation and Wiring 5 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Setting the RS-232/422 DIP switch Set the stop bits, data bits, parity, and baud rate on the RS-232/422 DIP switch, located on the front panel (see FIG. 1 on page 1). The AXB-232++ supports the following asynchronous data standards: Stop b...
Page 10 - Preparing captive wires; Wiring Guidelines at 160 mA
Installation and Wiring 6 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Wiring Devices to the AXB-232++ Preparing captive wires To connect the wiring into a captive-wire connector: 1. Strip 1/4 inch off the wire insulation for all four wires. 2. Tin 2/3 of the exposed wire. 3. Insert each wire into the appropr...
Page 11 - Using Hardware Handshaking
Installation and Wiring 7 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Using RS-232 When communicating via RS-232, connect the wiring as shown in FIG. 6. Using Hardware Handshaking When the controlled device requires hardware handshaking, connect the wiring as shown in FIG. 7. Using RS-422 When communicating ...
Page 12 - Replacing the Lithium Batteries
Installation and Wiring 8 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Rack-mounting the AXB-232++ (optional) To rack-mount the AXB-232++ into the optional AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit: 1. Remove any connected power, and AXlink and RS-232 connectors from the rear panel. 2. Remove the two screws on the front panel...
Page 13 - Programming
Programming 9 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Programming Send_Commands The AXB-232++ supports the same command set as the AXC-232. The following table lists the AXB-232++ Send_Commands. AXB-232++ Send_Commands B9MOFF Sets data bit mode to normal with DIP switch settings (default). Syntax: 'B9MOF...
Page 15 - Axcess program characteristics
Programming 11 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Axcess program characteristics The AXB-232++ is capable of running Axcess programs. It handles string processing, relieving AXlink and the Master of the processing times. AXB-232++ Send_Commands (Cont.) RXOFF AXB-232++ does not pass on received chara...
Page 16 - Send_String Escape Sequences
Programming 12 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Send_String Escape Sequences The AXB-232++ does not regard certain three-character combinations within a Send_String program as literal characters, but as commands. The following table lists those combinations. Send_String Escape Sequences 27,17,<...
Page 18 - Xmodem Timing Commands; XX; AXlink Master Statements; channel
Programming 14 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Xmodem Timing Commands The following table lists the AXB-232++ Xmodem timing commands. Xmodem timeouts exist to accommodate potential Ethernet delays and for consistency among and within products. Any Xmodem timing command will change timing and retr...
Page 19 - Reserved Channels; PROGRAM; MC; port is not practical (for example, in installations where the
Programming 15 AXB-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Reserved Channels The following table lists the channels reserved on Device 0. Axcess Master Mode When an Axcess device is placed in "Master Mode", the Central Controller’s PROGRAM port is moved to the Axcess device’s RS-232 port. Press the e...