AMX AXP-AI8 ANALOG 8-INPUT BOARD Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 5)

Product Information

AXP-AI8 Eight-Channel Analog Interface Board

Product Information

The AMX Eight-Channel Analog Input Interface Board (AXP-AI8) is a 10-bit analog-to-digital

interface board used to integrate remote analog sources, such as joysticks or potentiometers (POTs),

with AMX Axcess systems.

Specifications

To create a wiring diagram, use the AXP-AI8 System Worksheet on page 7.

FIG. 1 AXP-AI8

Specifications

20-pin Berg header Connects to either a ribbon cable (up to 30 feet) or mounts directly into a PC.

AXlink connector A 4-wire AXlink data/power bus operation.

AXlink Status LED Green LED shows AXlink data activity. Blink patterns include:

• Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly.

• One blink per second - Normal operation. Device numbers match the

programmed device numbers in the Axcess program.

Cables 3 feet (91.4 cm) of ribbon cable with a female 20-pin header.

Device DIP Switch 8-position device DIP Switch to set the AXP-AI8 as an AXlink device.

POTs HI and LO reference POTs maximize the resolution of joystick operation.

Power requirement Inputs accept POTs (5K to 100K) or an external DC voltage (0-5V).

Input voltage range Input voltage range of 0 to +5volts (maximum input voltage is +5volts)

Signal Inputs 8 analog inputs, measured with 10 bit resolution.

SIP Switch 8-position SIP Switch to turn off unused inputs.

AXLink connector

AXLink Status LED

Device DIP Switch

Input On/Off

SIP Switch

HI/LO

Reference POTs

Connect this side to PC board.

Connect this side to ribbon cable.

20-pin Header

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 13 14

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