Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents i AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 Specifications ...................................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Specifications
Introduction 1 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Introduction Many audiovisual and computer-based devices can be remotely controlled using RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 commands. The AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card can generate virtually unlimited numbers of product/function commands as th...
Page 7 - Installation and Wiring; Setting the Internal Jumpers; Setting jumper JP1 to terminate RS-422 input with 100 ohms
Installation and Wiring 3 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Installation and Wiring Setting the Internal Jumpers The AXC-232++ can be used as an independent RS-232/422/485-controlled interface by setting the internal jumpers (JP1 and JP2). FIG. 1 indicates the location of the jumpers on the ca...
Page 8 - 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 4 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Setting the RS-232/422 DIP Switch Set the stop bits, data bits, parity, and baud rate on the RS-232/422 DIP switch (see FIG. 1). The AXC-232++ supports the following asynchronous data standards: Stop bits 1 and 2 Data bits 7, 8, and 9...
Page 9 - Card Edge Pinouts
Installation and Wiring 5 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Wiring Devices to the AXC-232++ Card Edge Pinouts The table below lists the card edge pinouts and the function of each. Preparing captive wires To secure wires in a captive-wire connector: 1. Strip 1/4 inch off the wire insulation for...
Page 10 - Using Hardware Handshaking
Installation and Wiring 6 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Using RS-422 When communicating via RS-422, connect the wiring as shown in FIG. 3. Using RS-485 When communicating via RS-485, connect the wiring as shown in FIG. 4. Using Hardware Handshaking When the controlled device requires hardw...
Page 11 - Replacing the Lithium Batteries
Installation and Wiring 7 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Replacing the Lithium Batteries The AXC-232++’s lithium batteries have a life of approximately 5 years to protect its memory. When DC power is on, the batteries are not used. When you install the AXC-232++, record the date the batteri...
Page 13 - Programming
Programming 9 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Programming Send_Commands The AXC-232++ supports the same command set as the AXC-232. Figure 20 lists the AXC-232++ Send_Commands. AXC-232++ Send_Commands B9MOFF Sets data bit mode to normal with DIP switch settings (default). Syntax: 'B9MOFF' Ex...
Page 15 - Axcess program characteristics
Programming 11 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Axcess program characteristics The AXC-232++ is capable of running Axcess programs. It handles string processing, relieving AXlink and the AXC-EM of the processing times. AXC-232++ Send_Commands (Cont.) RXOFF AXC-232++ does not pass on received ...
Page 16 - Send_String Escape Sequences
Programming 12 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Send_String Escape Sequences The AXC-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 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card Xmodem Timing Commands The following table lists the AXC-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...
Page 19 - Reserved Channels; PROGRAM; MC; port is not practical (for example, in installations where the
Programming 15 AXC-232++ RS-232/422/485 Interface Card 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 ...