Redback A 6500 User manual

User manual revision number: 1.0 04/10/2017
Operating Manual
A 6500 Programmable Universal Touchscreen Wallplate
A 6505 3 Relay, 2 Serial, IR Output Hub
A 6510 Distribution Box - 12 Relay Output
A 6515 Distribution Box - 2 Relay Output (High Current)
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please read these instructions carefully from front to back prior to installation.
They include important setup instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions may prevent the unit from working as designed.
A 6500
A 6505
A 6510
A 6515
Programmable Touchscreen
Wallplate Control System

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CONTENTS
Page
1.0 Overview
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Features 3
2.0 Connection Guide
2.1 A 6500 Wall Plate 4
2.2 A 6505 Serial Hub 5
2.3 A 6510 Twelve Relay Distribution Box 6
2.4 A 6515 Two Relay Distribution Box (High current) 7
3.0 System Wiring Congurations
3.1 Standard Serial, IR and Relay Setup 8
3.2 Twelve Relay Setup ,NO Serial or IR 8
3.3 Two Relay (High Current) Setup, NO Serial or IR 9
3.4 Third Party Relay Control 9
3.5 Serial and IR Control with Fifteen Output Relays 10
3.6 Serial and IR Control with Three Low Power and Two High Current Output Relays 11
3.7 Serial and IR Control with Fifteen Low Power and Two High Current Output Relays 12
3.8 A 6500 Default Startup 13
3.9 Lecture Theatre Setup 14
4.0 System Wiring 15
5.0 Troubleshooting 15
6.0 Specications 16
7.0 Warranty 16
Contents

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Overview
1.0 OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Each button can be programmed for either serial (with hex code or ASCII commands), IR, or relay control, making it ideal
for controlling just about any electronic device.
For IR applications the plate can learn and capture IR strings from almost any remote control.
User generated macros can be created consisting of multiple commands in a single button press. This is ideal for perform-
ing multiple tasks at once ie: turn on projector, turn on amplifier, turn off lights, drop down projector screen etc. Wall
plate ts into a standard electrical wallbox for ease of installation.
1.2 FEATURES
A 6500 Programmable Wallplate
• User programmable buttons with customisable icons
• Inbuilt icon library for commonly used buttons
• Multi-command macros
• IR learningn facility
• SD card conguration upload
• Dual cover wallplate to suit existing decor
• Single U/UTP Cat5 cable connection
• Easy to program
• 10 Year Warranty (Cracked or broken screen excluded)
• Australian Designed and Manufactured
A 6505 Serial Hub
• Dual RS-232 or RS-485 serial outputs
• Infra-red control output
•3 output relays (voltage free N/C & N/O contacts) 2A max
• U/UTP Cat5 cable connection to A 6500 wallplate
•24V DC Input
• 10 Year Warranty
• Australian Designed and Manufactured
A 6510 12 Relay Distribution Box
• RS-232 or RS-485 serial inputs
•12 output relays (voltage free N/O contacts) 1A max
•24V DC Input
• 10 Year Warranty
• Australian Designed and Manufactured
A 6515 2 Relay High Power Distribution Box
• RS-232 or RS-485 serial inputs
•2 output relays (voltage free N/C & N/O contacts) 16A max
•24V DC Input
• 10 Year Warranty
• Australian Designed and Manufactured
Representing hundreds of hours of research and development by Redback, this universal touch-screen wallplate is the per-
fect control system for commercial and domestic automation. It’s stylish low profile design lends itself to installation in new
modern homes, classrooms, lecture theatres or corporate boardrooms. The LCD panel can be configured from 1to 12 but-
tons, which can be individually labelled. Configuration is performed using the supplied software, which is then transferred
to the plate via SD card. Alibrary of button icons is included and can be customised by the user if required.

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2.0 CONNECTION GUIDE
2.1 A 6500 WALL PLATE CONNECTION GUIDE
Fig 2.1a shows the layout of the front of the A 6500 wall plate with the cover removed.
The location of the IR sensor, Micro SD card and
USB connector are shown.
1 Micro USB Connector
This connector is for the connection of a USB
keyboard for learning IR codes.
2 Micro SD Card
The SD card is use to store all the icon and
button conguration information.
(Note: The Micro SD Card is inserted with the
contacts facing the front of the wall plate).
3 IR Sensor
This sensor is used to learn IR codes.
Fig 2.1a
Fig 2.1b shows the layout of the rear of the A 6500 wall plate.
The location of the RJ45 Connector, IR
sensor, Micro SD card and USB connector are
shown.
1 RJ45 Connector
This is used for the connection
between the wallplate and Serial Hub
or Distribution boxes. Connection is
made using Cat5/6 cable to a
maximum distance of 50m.
2 Micro USB Connector
This connector is for the connection
of a USB keyboard for learning IR
codes.
3 Micro SD Card
The SD card is use to store all the icon
and button conguration information.
(Note: The Micro SD Card is inserted
with the contacts facing the front of
the wall plate).
4 IR Sensor
This sensor is used to learn IR codes.
Fig 2.1b
Connection Guide
3) Micro SD Card
2) Micro USB Connector
4) IR Sensor
1) RJ45 Connector
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2) Micro SD Card
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Connection Guide
2.2 A 6505 SERIAL HUB CONNECTION GUIDE
Fig 2.2a shows the layout of the front of the A 6505 Serial Hub.
Fig 2.2a
1 24V DC input
Connects to a 24V DC Plugpack with a 2.1mm Jack (Please observe the polarity, centre positive).
2 24V DC Input
Connects to a 24V DC source via a euro block (Please observe the polarity).
3 RJ45 interface
This RJ45 port is for connection to the A 6500 wall plate.
4 Power LED
Indicates the unit has power.
Fig 2.2b shows the layout of the rear of the A 6505 Serial Hub.
Fig 2.2b
1 Serial Output 1
This output is congurable via the software as either an RS232 or RS485 output. The LED will illuminate while
data is being transmitted. Follow standard RS232 or RS485 wiring when connecting these terminals.
2 Serial Output 2
This output is congurable via the software as either an RS232 or RS485 output. The LED will illuminate while
data is being transmitted. Follow standard RS232 or RS485 wiring when connecting these terminals.
3 IR Output
These terminals are provided for connection to IR repeaters. The LED above the terminals illuminate while the output
is active.
4 DIP Switches
DIP 1 changes the IR LED voltage output, ON = 5V Direct, OFF = 5V @20mA to standard IR LED. DIP 2 is not used
5 Output 1
This output provides a voltage free output with a normally open and normally closed contact. This is congured via
the software as the relay 1 output. (The maximum current rating of these contacts is 2A.) The LED above the
terminals illuminate while the output is active.
6 Output 2
This output provides a voltage free output with a normally open and normally closed contact. This is congured via
the software as the relay 2 output. (The maximum current rating of these contacts is 2A.) The LED above the
terminals illuminate while the output is active.
7 Output 3
This output provides a voltage free output with a normally open and normally closed contact. This is congured via
the software as the relay 3 output. (The maximum current rating of these contacts is 2A.) The LED above the
terminals illuminate while the output is active.
A 6505 Serial Hub
+_
+
-
Power
To Wall Plate
24V DC
IN
24V DC IN
1 2 3 4
+_Power
1
1 2
Out 1 Out 2 Out 3
DIP
SW
IR LED
RS485 2Serial 2RS485 1 Serial 1
3 4 5 6 7
N/C
N/O
COM
N/C
N/O
COM
N/C
N/O
COM
GND
BA
GND
BA
GND
TX
RX
GND
TX
RX
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2.3 A 6510 12 RELAY DISTRIBUTION BOX CONNECTION GUIDE
Fig 2.3a shows the layout of the front of the A 6510 12 Relay Distribution Box.
Fig 2.3a
1 24V DC input
Connects to a 24V DC Plugpack with a 2.1mm Jack (Please observe the polarity, centre positive).
2 24V DC Input
Connects to a 24V DC source via a euro block (Please observe the polarity).
3 RJ45 interface
This RJ45 port is for connection to other Redback®compatible devices.
4 Serial Input
This input takes either an RS232 or RS485 signal. This can be connected to one of the serial outputs of the
A 6505 or to a third party system. Follow standard RS232 or RS485 wiring when connecting these terminals.
5 RJ45 interface
This RJ45 port is for connection to the A 6500 wall plate.
6 DIP Switches
1 ON: Accept serial codes through RS485 input.
2 ON: Accept serial codes through RS232 input.
3 ON: Accept serial codes from wall plate.
4: Not Used
NOTE: Only one of the DIP switches 1-3 can be on at any time.
Fig 2.3b shows the layout of the rear of the A 6510 12 Relay Distribution Box.
Fig 2.3b
1 Outputs 1-12
These outputs provide a voltage free output with a set of normally open contacts. They are congured via
the software as the relay 1-12 outputs (The maximum current rating of these contacts is 1A). The LED’s above the
terminals illuminate while the corresponding output is active.
A 6510 Distribution Box
+_
+
-
DIP
Switches
To Wall
Plate
24V DC
IN
24V DC IN
12 3 4
RS485 Serial
GND
BA
GND
TX
RX
To Other
Devices
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
5 6
1
Out 1
N/O
Com
Out 2
N/O
Com
Out 3
N/O
Com
Out 4
N/O
Com
Out 5
N/O
Com
Out 6
N/O
Com
Out 7
N/O
Com
Out 8
N/O
Com
Out 9
N/O
Com
Out 10
N/O
Com
Out 11
N/O
Com
Out 12
N/O
Com
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2.4 A 6515 TWO RELAY DISTRIBUTION BOX (HIGH CURRENT) CONNECTION GUIDE
Fig 2.4a shows the layout of the front of the A 6515 Relay Distribution Box.
Fig 2.4a
1 24V DC input
Connects to a 24V DC Plugpack with a 2.1mm Jack (Please observe the polarity, centre positive).
2 24V DC Input
Connects to a 24V DC source via a euro block (Please observe the polarity).
3 RJ45 interface
This RJ45 port is for connection to other Redback®compatible devices.
4 Serial Input
This input takes either an RS232 or RS485 signal. This can be connected to one of the serial outputs of the
A 6505 or to a third party system. Follow standard RS232 or RS485 wiring when connecting these terminals.
5 RJ45 interface
This RJ45 port is for connection to the A 6500 wall plate.
6 DIP Switches
1 ON: Accept serial codes through RS485 input.
2 ON: Accept serial codes through RS232 input.
3 ON: Accept serial codes from wall plate.
4: Not Used
NOTE: Only one of the DIP switches 1-3 can be on at any time.
Fig 2.4b shows the layout of the rear of the A 6515 Relay Distribution Box.
Fig 2.4b
1 Output 1
This output provides a voltage free output with a normally open and normally closed contact. This is congured via
the software as the relay 13 output. (The maximum current rating of these contacts is 16A.) The LED above the
terminals illuminate while the output is active.
2 Output 2
This output provides a voltage free output with a normally open and normally closed contact. This is congured via
the software as the relay 14 output. (The maximum current rating of these contacts is 16A.) The LED above the
terminals illuminate while the output is active.
A 6515 Distribution Box
+_
+
-
DIP
Switches
To Wall
Plate
24V DC
IN
24V DC IN
12 3 4
RS485 Serial
GND
BA
GND
TX
RX
To Other
Devices
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
5 6
1 2
GNDN/C N/OGNDN/C N/O
Out 1
Out 2
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3.0 SYSTEM WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
The A 6500 Wall Plate can be congured to operate with either the A 6505, A 6510 or A 6515 or a combination of these.
3.1 STANDARD SERIAL, IR and RELAY SETUP
Shown below is the standard setup with the A 6500 Wall Plate connected to the A 6505 Serial Hub via a CAT5e/6 cable. 24V
DC power is connected to the A 6505 by a plugpack with a 2.1mm jack or through the euro block terminals. The
A 6505 in turn powers the A 6500 Wall Plate through the Cat5e/6 cable.
The A 6505 Serial Hub can then be connected to up to two RS232 or RS485 controlled devices. IR control of multiple devices
is available through the IR repeater output and a total of three relay outputs enable control of devices with a closing contact.
The relay contacts are rated at 2A maximum and a set of normally open and normally closed contacts are available for each
relay.
Fig 3.1
3.2 TWELVE RELAY SETUP (NO SERIAL or IR)
The simple setup provides up to twelve output relays for switching, with no serial or IR outputs. The A 6500 Wall Plate is
connected to the A 6510 via a CAT5e/6 cable. 24V DC power is connected to the A 6505 by a plugpack with a 2.1mm jack
or through the euro block terminals. The A 6510 in turn powers the A 6500 Wall Plate through the Cat5e/6 cable. The relay
contacts are rated at a maximum of 1A with a set of normally open contacts only.
Fig 3.2
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6505
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
A 1052 IR REPEATER
RS232/
RS485
RS232/
RS485
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 2A)
Relay OUT
1 2 3
RS485-1 RS232-1
IR
RS485-2 RS232-2
TO A 6500
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6510
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
123456789101112
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 1A)

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3.3 TWO RELAY SETUP (HIGH CURRENT, NO SERIAL or IR)
The high power setup provides up to two output relays for switching, with no serial or IR outputs. The relays are high current
outputs rated at 16A maximum and a set of normally open and normally closed contacts are available for each relay.
The A 6500 Wall Plate is connected to the A 6515 via a CAT5e/6 cable. 24V DC power is connected to the A 6505 by a
plugpack with a 2.1mm jack or through the euro block terminals. The A 6515 in turn powers the A 6500 Wall Plate through
the Cat5e/6 cable.
Fig 3.3
3.4 THIRD PARTY RELAY CONTROL
The A 6510 and A 6515 relay distribution boxes can both be controlled by a third party device with either an RS232 or RS485
output, via serial commands which are described in the supplied programming manual.
NOTE: The A 6510 and A 6515 will receive serial only. They do not transmit any serial data.
See section 4.0 for serial wiring details.
Fig 3.4
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6515
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 16A)
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
2 1
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
RS232/
RS485
RS232/
RS485
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 16A)
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
2 1
Redback® A 6515
Redback® A 6510
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
123456789101112
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 1A)
SERIAL OUT SERIAL OUT
Third Party Device

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3.5 SERIAL and IR CONTROL with FIFTEEN OUTPUT RELAYS
This conguration expands the standard setup to provide serial and IR control with up to 15 output relays. The A 6500 Wall
Plate is connected to the A 6505 Serial Hub via a CAT5e/6 cable. 24V DC power is connected to the A 6505 by a plugpack
with a 2.1mm jack or through the euro block terminals. The A 6505 in turn powers the A 6500 Wall Plate through the
Cat5e/6 cable and powers the A 6510 by running a cable from the 24DC In terminals of the A 6505 to the A 6510 24V In
terminals.
The A 6505 Serial Hub can then be connected to up to two RS232 or RS485 controlled devices. IR control of multiple devices
is available through the IR repeater output and a total of fteen relay outputs enable control of devices with a closing con-
tact. The relay contacts on the A 6505 are rated at 2A maximum and a set of normally open and normally closed contacts
are available for each relay. The relay contacts on the A 6510 are rated at 1A maximum with normally open contacts only.
Fig 3.5
System Congurations
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6505
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
A 1052 IR REPEATER
RS232/
RS485
RS232/
RS485
RELAY CONTROLLED
DEVICES
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
123456789101112
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
Redback® A 6510
Relay OUT
1 2 3
RS485-1 RS232-1
IR
RS485-2 RS232-2
TO A 6500
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 1A)

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3.6 SERIAL and IR CONTROL with THREE LOW POWER and TWO HIGH CURRENT RELAYS
This conguration expands the standard setup to provide serial and IR control with 3 low power output relays and two high
current output relays.
The A 6500 Wall Plate is connected to the A 6505 Serial Hub via a CAT5e/6 cable. 24V DC power is connected to the A6505
by a plugpack with a 2.1mm jack or through the euro block terminals. The A 6505 in turn powers the A 6500 Wall Plate
through the Cat5e/6 cable and powers the A 6515 by running a cable from the 24DC In terminals of the A 6505 to the A
6515 24V In terminals.
The A 6505 Serial Hub can then be connected to up to two RS232 or RS485 controlled devices. IR control of multiple devices
is available through the IR repeater output and a total of ve relay outputs enable control of devices with a closing contact.
The relay contacts on the A 6505 are rated at 2A maximum and a set of normally open and normally closed contacts are
available for each relay. The relay contacts on the A 6515 are rated at 16A maximum with a set of normally open and nor-
mally closed contacts for each relay.
Fig 3.6
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6505
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
A 1052 IR REPEATER
RS232/
RS485
RS232/
RS485
RELAY CONTROLLED
DEVICES
Relay OUT
1 2 3
RS485-1 RS232-1
IR
RS485-2 RS232-2
TO A 6500
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 16A)
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
2 1
Redback® A 6515

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3.7 SERIAL and IR CONTROL with FIFTEEN LOW POWER and TWO HIGH CURRENT RELAYS
This conguration expands the standard setup to provide serial and IR control with 15 low power output relays and two high
current output relays.
The A 6500 Wall Plate is connected to the A 6505 Serial Hub via a CAT5e/6 cable. 24V DC power is connected to the A
6505 by a plugpack with a 2.1mm jack or through the euro block terminals. The A 6505 in turn powers the A 6500 Wall
Plate through the Cat5e/6 cable and powers the A 6510 and A 6515 by running a cable from the 24DC In terminals of the
A 6505 to the 24V In terminals of the A 6510 and A 6515.
The A 6505 Serial Hub can then be connected to up to two RS232 or RS485 controlled devices. IR control of multiple devices
is available through the IR repeater output and a total of seventeen relay outputs enable control of devices with a closing
contact. The relay contacts on the A 6505 are rated at 2A maximum and a set of normally open and normally closed contacts
are available for each relay. The relay contacts on the A 6510 are rated at 1A maximum with normally open contacts only.
The relay contacts on the A 6515 are rated at 16A maximum with a set of normally open and normally closed contacts for
each relay.
Fig 3.7
System Congurations
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6505
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
A 1052 IR REPEATER
RS232/
RS485
RS232/
RS485
RELAY CONTROLLED
DEVICES
Relay OUT
1 2 3
RS485-1 RS232-1
IR
RS485-2 RS232-2
TO A 6500
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 16A)
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
2 1
Redback® A 6515
Redback® A 6510
Relay OUT
RS485 RS232
123456789101112
TO A 6500
TO REDBACK®
DEVICES
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 1A)

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3.8 A 6500 FIRST POWER UP
THe A 6500 Wall Plate is connected to the A 6505 as shown in gure 3.8. Once power is applied to the A 6505 Serial
Hub, the A 6500 Wall Plate will power up a couple of seconds later. The screen will briey display the software revision
and some dignostic information, before displaying the default testing screen which displays six smiley face icons. These
icons represent buttons and are labelled “SERIAL 1”, “SERIAL 2”, “IR LG POW”, “RELAY 1”, “RELAY 2” and “RELAY 3”.
Fig 3.8
These buttons relate to the outputs of the A 6505 Serial Hub. When these buttons are pressed the corresponding output’s
LED will illuminate as shown in the A 6505 rear panel diagram of gure 3.9.
NOTE: The Serial 1, Serial 2 and IR LED’s will ash sparodically.
This Default conguration is useful for testing purposes.
Fig 3.9
Obviously this screen setup is not going to be applicable to any real world application. In the following section a Lecture
Theatre Setup is outlined.
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6505
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
A 1052 IR REPEATER
RS232/
RS485
RS232/
RS485
RELAY CONTROLLED DEVICES
(CONTACTS MAX 2A)
Relay OUT
1 2 3
RS485-1 RS232-1
IR
RS485-2 RS232-2
TO A 6500
+_Power
1 2
Out 1 Out 2 Out 3
DIP
SW
IR LED
RS485 2Serial 2RS485 1 Serial 1
N/C
N/O
COM
N/C
N/O
COM
N/C
N/O
COM
GND
BA
GND
BA
GND
TX
RX
GND
TX
RX
SERIAL 1 SERIAL 2
IR LG POW
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3

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3.9 LECTURE THEATRE SETUP
Fig 3.10 Illustrates a simple conguration which may be used in a Lecture Theatre using a projector, powered projector
screen, DVD player, laptop computer and the A 6500 wall plate and A 6505 relay hub.
Fig 3.10
Power and A/V Wiring: In this example the A 6500 wall plate is located at the lecturn and the A 6505 Relay Hub is situ-
ated in the ceiling space where power for the realy hub, projector and projector screen are located. The A 6500 Wall Plate
is powered through the single Cat5/6 cable connected back to the A 6505. The laptop and DVD player are situated and
powered at the lecturn and their corresponding VGA and HDMI output cabling is connected back to the projector.
Redback® A 6500
Redback® A 6505
24V DC PLUGPACK
(MINIMUM 1A)
PROJECTOR SCREEN
PROJECTOR
LAPTOP
VGA In
HDMI IN
DVD
(Cat5/6 Cable 50m Maximum)
RS232 IN
A 1052 IR REPEATER
RS232-1
Relay OUT
1 2 3
RS485-1 RS232-1
IR
RS485-2 RS232-2
TO A 6500
LIGHTING CONTROL
RS232-2
Control Wiring: The projector is controlled by RS232 commands from the A6505 serial output 1, the projector screen is
controlled by RS232 commands from the A6505 serial output 2. The RS232 control cabling requires only the TX and GND
connection from the A6505 and the RX and GND connection at the projector and projector screen. The DVD player is
controlled by IR codes sent from the A6505 to an IR repeater. The lighting is controlled by the relay outputs of the A6505
which are voltage free closing contacts. Figure 8cable would be suf�cient for all of these connections.

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4.0 SYSTEM WIRING
4.1 RJ45 cabling conguration for connection between the A 6500 Wall Plate and the A 6505
Serial Hub (586A ‘Straight through’)
Components are connected using “pin to pin” conguration RJ45 data cabling as shown in g 4.1. When installing ensure
all connections are veried with a LAN cable tester before switching any system component on.
Failure to follow the correct wiring conguration may result in damage to system components.
Fig 4.1
4.2 Serial wiring
RS232 Serial wiring from the Redback® A 6505 Serial Hub to the Redback® A 6510 or the Redback® A 6515
The RS232 control cabling requires only two connections from the output of the A 6505 Serial Hub to the input connector
of the A 6510 or A 6515. The TX pin of the A 6505 is connected to the RX connection of the A 6510 or A 6515, and the
GND terminals are connected together.
RS232 Serial wiring from Third Party Device to Redback® A 6510 or the Redback® A 6515
The RS232 control cabling requires only two connections from the output of the third party device to the input connector
of the A 6510 or A 6515. The TX pin of the output device is connected to the RX connection of the A 6510 or A 6515,
and the GND terminals are connected together.
RS485 Serial wiring from the Redback® A 6505 Serial Hub to the Redback® A 6510 or the Redback® A 6515
The RS485 control cabling requires three connections from the output of the A 6505 Serial Hub to the input connector of
the A 6510 or A 6515. The “A” connection of the A 6505 is connected to the “A” connection of the A 6510 or A 6515,
the “B” connection of the A 6505 is connected to the “B” connection of the A 6510 or A 6515 and the GND terminals
are connected together.
RS485 Serial wiring from Third Party Device to Redback® A 6510 or the Redback® A 6515
The RS485 control cabling requires three connections from the output of the third party device to the input connector of
the A 6510 or A 6515. The “A” pin of the output device is connected to the “A” connection of the A 6510 or A 6515,
the “B” pin of the output device is connected to the “B” connection of the A 6510 or A 6515, and the GND terminals are
connected together.
5.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYMPTOMS REMEDIES
A 6500 wall plate not powering up Check Cat5e connection to A 6505/10/15 (refer g 4.1)
A 6510 or A 6515 not accepting serial codes Check DIP switches 1-3 are set correctly/check wiring
IR transmission not working Check IR led wiring/check DIP switch 1 on A 6505
Troubleshooting
586A 1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX +
4
5
6 RX-
7
8
Straight Through
(both ends)
Pins Face Upwards
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX +
4
5
6 RX-
7
8

Redback® Proudly Made In Australia16
Redback® Programmable Control System Warranty
7.0 WARRANTY
Australian Made Status
The new adoption of the Australian Made logo will help us get the word out to local and export markets that our
products carry the ofcial compliance seal of the Australian Made campaign. We have always pushed our ‘local is better’
line in all of our marketing efforts, it’s always an added boost when you are backed up by a widely recognised and
respected icon.
Industry leading 10 year warranty.
There’s a reason we have the industry leading DECADE warranty. It’s because of a long tried and tested history of
bulletproof reliability. We’ve heard PA contractors tell us they still see the original Redford amplier still in service in schools
- that’s over 39 years of operation - and still going strong!
All Australian made Redback®products are covered by a 10 year warranty.
Should a product become faulty please contact us to obtain a return authorisation number. Please ensure you have all the
relevant documentation on hand. We do not accept unauthorised returns. Proof of purchase is required so please retain
your invoice.
6.0 SPECIFICATIONS
A 6500 Wall Plate
Input connection: ................... Micro USB (USB Keyboard)
Output connection: .........................................RJ45 8P8C
Data transmission: ...................... cat5e cabling max 50m
Dimensions: ........................................ 72W x 116D x 13H
Power: ........... Powered by A 6505/10/15 over Cat5e cable
Current Draw: ....................................................... 50mA
Weight: ................................................................ 0.075kg
A 6505 Serial Hub
INPUT CONNECTORS:
Power connection (24V DC): ............... 2.1mm DC socket
..............Euroblock terminal
Data: .................................................................RJ45 8P8C
OUTPUT CONNECTORS:
Relay (1-3) Switched Out: ....................... Screw Terminals
NOTE: Relays rated for low power, typical 24V DC switching
IR Out: ...................................................... Screw Terminals
Serial Out (RS232 & RS485): ....................Screw Terminals
Dimensions: ........................................ 90W x 131D x 30H
Current Draw: ................................................ 50mA (idle)
............................................ 150mA (Max)
Weight: ................................................................. 0.18kg
* Specications subject to change without notice
A 6510 Distribution Box (12 Relay)
INPUT CONNECTORS:
Power connection (24V DC): ............... 2.1mm DC socket
..............Euroblock terminal
Data: .................................................................RJ45 8P8C
Serial In (RS232 & RS485): .......................Screw Terminals
OUTPUT CONNECTORS:
Relay (1-12) Switched Out: .................... Screw Terminals
NOTE: Relays rated for low power, typical 24V DC switching
Dimensions: ....................................... 90W x 131D x 30H
Current Draw: ............................................... 30mA (idle)
........................................... 250mA (Max)
Weight: ................................................................. 0.18kg
A 6515 Distribution Box (2 Relay)
INPUT CONNECTORS:
Power connection (24V DC): ............... 2.1mm DC socket
..............Euroblock terminal
Data: .................................................................RJ45 8P8C
Serial In (RS232 & RS485): .......................Screw Terminals
OUTPUT CONNECTORS:
Relay (1-2) Switched Out: ...................... Screw Terminals
NOTE: Relays rated for low power, typical 24V DC switching
Dimensions: ....................................... 75W x 133D x 47H
Current Draw: ............................................... 30mA (idle)
............................................. 80mA (Max)
Weight: ................................................................. 0.19kg
All Redback house products will now be sporting the of�cial Australian Made logo. Since starting manufacturing of
commercial audio equipment in the mid 70’s we have always taken pride in producing aquality local product.
Since 1976 Redback®ampli�ers have been manufactured in Perth, Western Australia. With over 40 years experience in
the commercial audio industry, we offer consultants, installers and end users reliable products of high build quality with
local product support. We believe there is signi�cant added value for customers when purchasing an Australian made
Redback®ampli�er or PA product
Wallplate:……………………………………… Dual Cover