AMX AXC-TEMP AND RTS-1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL CARD AND ROOM TEMPERATURE... User manual

instruction manual
Axcess Control Cards
AXC-TEMP
Temperature Control Card and RTS-1
Room Temperature Sensor

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Table of Contents
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AXC-TEMP Temperature Control Card and RTS1 Room Temperature Sensor
Table of Contents
Product Information .................................................................................................1
Features ............................................................................................................................ 1
Pre-Installation ..........................................................................................................3
Setting Fahrenheit or Celsius ............................................................................................ 3
Setting the Jumpers ................................................................................................................. 3
Calibrating POTs ............................................................................................................... 4
Connecting Multiple RTS1s............................................................................................... 4
RTS1 Preparation.............................................................................................................. 5
Wiring the RTS1....................................................................................................................... 5
RTS1 Calibration ............................................................................................................... 6
Testing the RTS1 .............................................................................................................. 7
Programming ............................................................................................................9

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Product Information
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AXC-TEMP Temperature Control Card and RTS1 Room Temperature Sensor
Product Information
The AXC-TEMP Temperature Control card (FIG. 1) provides control and power
for the RTS1 Room Temperature Sensor (FIG. 2). The RTS1 provides precision
temperature sensing for the AXT-TEMP.
Features
The AXC-TEMP features include:
! Standard Axcess CardFrame slot size
! Settings for Fahrenheit or Celsius operation
! Control and power for up to four independent RTS1 units
! Measurement accuracy of +/- 2°F (+/- 1.1°C)
! Calibration for zero temperature deviation
The RTS1 features include:
! Precise temperature measurement from 5× to 128°F (-29.2× to +106.9°C)
! Connection to the AXC-TEMP card with a shielded 3-conductor cable
FIG. 1 AXC-TEMP
FIG. 2 RTS1

Product Information
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The table below lists the specifications for the AXC-TEMP and RTS1.
Specifications
AXC-TEMP
Input voltage +12 to 18 VDC
Current Draw 40 mA (using four RTS1s = 75 mA)
Temperature range 0.0 ° F to +250 ° F (0.0 ° C to +106.9 ° C)
Accuracy +/-2 ° F (+/-1.1 ° C)
Resolution 10-bit (1024 steps over range)
RTS1
Weight 3.2 oz. (91 grams)
Dimensions 4.5" x 2.75" x 9" (114 mm x 70 mm x 23 mm)
Enclosure Metal, off-white finish
Resolution 10-bit (1024 steps over range)
Temperature range -20.5°F to +250°F (-29.2°C to 106.9°C)

Pre-Installation
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Pre-Installation
Before installing the AXT-TEMP and RTS1, you must properly set jumpers and
potentiometers (POTs).
Setting Fahrenheit or Celsius
Set the Fahrenheit or Celsius feature by manually selecting each jumper (JP1- JP4) or by manually
selecting the RAW A/D OUTPUT jumper on the card. FIG. 3 shows the location of the jumpers and
POTs. The RAW A/D OUTPUT jumper overrides jumpers JP1 - JP4.
Setting the Jumpers
Use the two-position jumpers (FIG. 4) to select Fahrenheit or Celsius operation. The setting takes
effect when you power on the system or reinsert the card into the CardFrame. The default setting is
Fahrenheit (°F).
1. Set each jumper (JP1 - JP4) on the card for either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
2. Set all calibration POTs to zero. Each POT is a 25 turn POT. Full counter-clockwise is a -4°
variance and full clockwise is a +4° variance.
3. Insert the card into the desired Axcess CardFrame slot. It is not necessary to disconnect power
to the CardFrame when installing the card.
FIG. 3 Location of jumpers and POTs
FIG. 4 Jumpers
Channels 1 - 4
Jumpers JP1 - JP4 and
JP13 (RAW)
Jumpers JP5 - JP8
Jumpers JP9 - JP12
°F
°C
JP1
To access the jumper and POTs, remove the AXC-TEMP card from the CardFrame.
After making all adjustments, be sure to reseat the card properly. You can also adjust
the card using an optional Axcess Extender Card (AXC-EXTN), for easier access.

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4. Hold the card by the tab end and slide the card into the frame. Make sure the card is correctly
positioned in the guide slot.
5. Gently push the card in until it is firmly seated in the card connector slot. It is not necessary to
disconnect the power to the CardFrame when installing the card.
Calibrating POTs
Use the four calibration potentiometers (POTs), marked CH 1 - CH 4, to adjust the respective RTS1
units 1 - 4. The default setting for each POT pointer is 0°. The table below describes the POT
calibration for CH 1 - CH 4.
Connecting Multiple RTS1s
FIG. 5 shows the pinout for the AXC-TEMP when connecting multiple RTS1s.
Calibration POTs CH1 - CH4
POTs Description
R1 Offsets input CHAN1 by -4 to +4 degrees
R8 Offsets input CHAN 2 by -4 to +4 degrees
R2 Offsets input CHAN 3 by -4 to +4 degrees
R9 Offsets input CHAN 4 by -4 to +4 degrees
R33 Stops Adj for input CHAN 1 (for RTS2 only)
R34 Stops Adj for input CHAN 2 (for RTS2 only)
R35 Stops Adj for input CHAN 3 (for RTS2 only)
R36 Stops Adj for input CHAN 4 (for RTS2 only)
FIG. 5 AXC-TEMP pinout for multiple RTS1s
PIN 1
PIN 16
IN3
IN4
GND
IN1
PWR
PWR
GND
IN2
GND
GND
PWR
PWR
TO RTS1 #1
TO RTS1 #2
TO RTS1 #3
TO RTS1 #4

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RTS1 Preparation
To install the RTS1 units:
1. Wire RTS1 units 1 - 4. Refer to Wiring the RTS1 for additional information.
2. Check the temperature.
! If the panel has a display, check the temperature readings on the system Wiring control
panel. The temperature readings will change when the room temperature changes by a
half degree.
! If the panel does not have a display, check the variables in Axcess.
Wiring the RTS1
Use Belden 8723 or equivalent cable. When an application or code requires plenum-rated cable, use
Belden 88723 or equivalent cable.
Call AMX Technical Support for any installations that require a wire run of more than 100 feet.
FIG. 6 RTS1 circuit connections
2.75" (69.9 mm)
w/ front cover on
4.5"
(114.3 mm)
RTS1 backplate
Wire feed hole
RTS1 circuit board
AXlink connector
From left to right:
GND, OUT, PWR
RTS1 depth is 0.9"
(22.9 mm) with the
front cover installed

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RTS1 Calibration
To calibrate the RTS1:
1. Place a reference thermometer near RTS1 unit 1.
2. Allow the reference thermometer to stabilize for approximately 1-minute.
3. Adjust calibration POT R1 (CHAN 1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to match the reference
thermometer temperature.
4. Touch the sensor at bottom of RTS1 unit 1 for 2-seconds to force a temperature change.
5. Wait approximately 5 seconds for the temperature to stabilize. Then, recheck the display panel
temperature display. Allow the reference thermometer to stabilize approximately one minute,
then check.
6. If necessary, repeat steps 1 - 5 for RTS1 units 2 - 4, and move the reference thermometer near
each sensor you are calibrating.
FIG. 7 RTS1 to Axcess Cardframe connections
Input White
Green
Drain
Ground Black
Power Red
Input White
Green
Drain
Ground Black
Power Red
Input White
Green
Drain
Ground Black
Power Red
Input White
Green
Drain
Ground Black
Power Red
Green
Drain
Black Ground
Red Power
White Output
Green
Drain
Black Ground
Red Power
White Output
Green
Drain
Black Ground
Red Power
White Output
Green
Drain
Black Ground
Red Power
White Output
Belden 8723,
or equivalent
(Twisted Pair)
Belden 8723,
or equivalent
(Twisted Pair)
Belden 8723,
or equivalent
(Twisted Pair)
Belden 8723,
or equivalent
(Twisted Pair)
RTS1 Unit 1
RTS1 Unit 2
RTS1 Unit 3
RTS1 Unit 4
AXC-TEMP
Axcess
CardFrame
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
When connecting wiring, ensure the Drain and Green wires are used. The
capacitance/filtering effects of these wires are required for accurate measurements.

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Testing the RTS1
Touch the sensor at the bottom each RTS1 unit for a few seconds. The temperature on the display
panel should change. If the temperature does not change:
1. Check the wiring to each RTS1 unit that did not display a temperature change.
2. Verify the AXC-TEMP card is properly seated in the CardFrame. Repeat the steps provided in
the RTS1 Calibration section on page 6, if required.

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Programming
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AXC-TEMP Temperature Control Card and RTS1 Room Temperature Sensor
Programming
This section provides the Axcess programming commands for the AXC-TEMP and RTS1.
! The TEMP_LEVEL variable receives data from the TEMP card (Device 16), inputs 1 - 4.
! The data is in three-digit numbers (986 = 98.6 degrees). The SEND_STRING command
to the Mini-LCD Panel converts the number to print with a decimal point.
! The 12 clears the LCD screen.
DEFINE_DEVICE
TEMP = 16
DEFINE_VARIABLE
TEMP_LEVEL1
TEMP_LEVEL2
TEMP_LEVEL3
TEMP_LEVEL4
DEFINE_START
CREATE_LEVEL TEMP,1,TEMP_LEVEL1
CREATE_LEVEL TEMP,2,TEMP_LEVEL2
CREATE_LEVEL TEMP,3,TEMP_LEVEL3
CREATE_LEVEL TEMP,4,TEMP_LEVEL4
DEFINE_PROGRAM
WAIT 10
{
SEND_STRING LCD,"12,ITOA(TEMP_LEVEL1/
10),'.',ITOA(TEMP_LEVEL1%10)"
}
For additional information, refer to the Axcess Programming Language instruction manual.
A UPD command forces the card to update or send all levels to Axcess Master Card
(AXC-EM)

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