AMX AXF-MINI User manual

instruction manual
Axcess Central Controllers
AXF-MINI
Axcess MINI CardFrame

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AXF-MINI Axcess MINI CardFrame
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Product Information .................................................................................................1
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 1
Power Configuration Options ............................................................................................ 2
Server/Remote PWR................................................................................................................ 2
Server/Local PWR.................................................................................................................... 2
Master ...................................................................................................................................... 3

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Product Information
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AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
Product Information
The AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame can be used as a stand-alone control system or as an add-
on to existing Axcess or Axcent2systems. The stand-alone configuration uses an optional AMX
Enhanced Master card (AXC-EM) and up to three optional AXC control cards. The add-on
configuration uses up to three optional AXC cards and is connected via the AXlink data/power bus
along with control panels and AXB AXlink controllers. The MINI CardFrame features a new
backplane design incorporating all card server functions, eliminating the need for a dedicated card
slot. The CardFrame can be easily installed into a rack, shelf, or at a remote site to avoid costly
cable runs.
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the AXF-MINI.
FIG. 1 AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
AXF-MINI Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): 1.75" x 17" x 13.64" (4.5 cm x 43.2 cm x 34.7 cm)
Weight: 5.5 lbs. (2.49 kg)
Backplane Components:
Master Card Slot One master processor card slot.
Control Card Slots 1 - 3 Three standard Axcess control card connections (slots 1, 2, and 3).
Slots 1 - 3 are wired according to the installed card. Refer to the appro-
priate cards wiring information for instructions.
AXlinx connector Install AXlink data/power bus wiring as shown below after device num-
ber is set. Remove and reconnect AXlink terminal after changing
device number to enter the new number in memory.
PWR Connector The three PWR wiring configurations are:
• Server/Remote power
• Server/Local power
•Master
Refer to the Power Configuration Options section for wiring information
on each configuration.
AXC-EM Enhanced Master Card
Three AXC Control
Built-in Card Server
Cable Support Bracket (optional)
Card Slots

Product Information
2AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
Power Configuration Options
Server/Remote PWR
Connects AXlink to Axcess or Axcent2systems, with power provided by AXlink (FIG. 2).
Server/Local PWR
Connects AXlink to Axcess or Axcent2systems, with power provided by a local power supply
(FIG. 3).
AXF-MINI Specifications
Backplane Components (Cont.):
Device DIP switch The DEVICE DIP switch is used to set SLOT 1 of the CardFrame to
one of 255 devices in an Axcess or Axcent2system. Each subsequent
slot in the CardFrame is automatically assigned to the next device
number. The device number is set by the total of all ON (up) switches.
See the chart below. For example, the DIP switch below is set for
device number 18 (2 + 16 = 18).
Mounting options • Rack, shelf, or wall mounting; rack mount ears can be removed or
pivoted 90 degrees.
• Optional cable support bracket with three-step adjustment for rack or
shelf installation.
FIG. 2 Power supplied by AXlink
FIG. 3 Power supplied by local power supply
Switch
ON Va lu e 1
12 23 44 85 16 6 32 7 64 8 12812345678
ON
12 VDC +
-
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
AXlink
PWR
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
System
12 VDC +
-
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
AXlink
PWR
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
System
Power Supply
Do not connect PWR on the AXlink bus.

Product Information
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AXF-MINI Axcess Mini-CardFrame
Master
Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the backplane and wire AXlink to remote devices (FIG. 4).
FIG. 4 Power supplied by backplane on the Master
12 VDC +
-
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
AXlink
PWR
PWR
AXP
AXM
GND
To AXlink device
Power Supply

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