Avtech AVX951A User manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX951A is an I/O control box for integrated monitoring. Be paired with an AVTECH camera with
RS485 protocols, it enables users to control multiple external devices at the same time for
building an automation system. As a small but a capable device, this control box provides 4
inputs and 4 relay outputs, and which support both DC and AC output voltages. In addition, LED
indicator provides users with the operating status for their reference.
The following are the key features of this product:
 4 inputs and 4 outputs are provided for external devices connection.
 Multiple pieces of AVX951A can be chained together to expand the I/O capacity for
automation systems.
 With diagnostic LED lights, user can easily perceive the unusual connection and solve the
problem immediately

PANEL OVERVIEW
INSTALLATION
Before you install AVX951A, please make sure:
You have an AVTECH camera with RS485 protocols
Find a RJ-11 cable and two terminals supplied with the package
Insert two terminals into AVX951A and fix them with screws
Then, follow the instructions below to set up AVX951A:
Step1: Assign ID to AVX951A
As shown below, use ID switch and choose a value from 1 to 8 to assign ID to the AVX951A to be
connected. (1 means the least significant bit and 8 means the most significant bit)
AVX951A is able to support two devices to be chained together to expand the I/O capacity. To
distinguish one device from another, please assign different IDs to the two devices.
For example, to assign “1” to AVX951A, push the switch1 upward, and keep the rest of switches
downward. On the other hand, to assign “2” to another AVX951A, please push the switch2
upward, and leave the rest down.

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Step2: Communicate AVX951A(s) with your camera
If you have only one AVX951A,
Or, if you have two AVX951As, there are two ways of connection as shown below
Step3: Connect a diversity of external alarm devices to AVX951A
4 inputs and 4 outputs are provided for external devices connection. You can configure alarm
devices according to your own situations.
Note: AVX951A allows the external alarm device to be connected to use both DC and AC power supplies, but a
power supply should be the same as the neighboring sockets. Please see the examples in the picture below:
Note: When external devices are connected properly, please insulate the screws on the output terminal for security.
Step 4: Power on AVX951A
There are three ways, as listed below to connect a power supply, and choose one that is
convenient for you. As you plug AVX951A in, the status LED indicators shows red.
a) Via DC Jack
b) Via dry contact
c) Via RJ-11 cable
Step 5: Power on your camera
When AVX951A and the camera are connected, the status LED indicators shows green.
Step 6: Access your camera on Internet Explorer
Click Home Automatic to enter the setting page and change trigger methods and Push message.

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STATUS LED INDICATION
AVX951A is equipped with LED status indicators to provide status indication between AVX951A
and an AVTECH camera with RS485 protocols. More details is shown as below:
* When AVX951A and camera are disconnected, the built-in alarm buzzer will sound for indication of the
disconnection
SPECIFICATIONS*
AVX951A
Input 4 in
Input
Input Signal Dry contact
Relay Output 4 out
Relay Status NO / NC / COM
Output
Relay Capacitance 110V @ 5A / 220 @ 3A
RJ11 Port RS485 / Power supply (12V)
ID Switch 1~8
LED Indications Bicolor (Red / Green)
Alarm Buzzer YES
RS485 Transmission Distance 100 M
Operating: 0°C ~ 40°C
Temperature
Storage: 0°C ~ 70°C
Power Supply External adaptor DC 12V @ 1A
Power Consumption (±10%) 3.6W
Dimensions (mm)** 125(L) ×76(W) ×28(H)
* The specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Dimensional Tolerance: ± 5mm.
Status Description
Red on AVX951A power on
Green on AVX951A and camera are connected
Red Blinking AVX951A and camera are disconnected*
Orange Blinking AVX951A is in upgrade mode