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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

Summary of Contents for AXP-AI8 ANALOG 8-INPUT BOARD

Page 1: ...instruction manual Custom Panel Interfaces AXP AI8 Eight Channel Analog Input Interface Board...

Page 2: ...liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limita...

Page 3: ...s 1 Dimensions and Descriptions 2 Installation 3 Configuring Switches 3 Setting the Device DIP Switch 3 Setting the input SIP switch 3 Setting the joystick range POTs 3 Wiring 4 20 Pin Header 4 AXlink...

Page 4: ...ii AXP AI8 Eight Channel Analog Interface Board Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...wer 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 w...

Page 6: ...Inch mm Item Description A 0 20 5 10 G 20 Pin Header 025 inch 6 mm square pins 1 inch 2 4 mm typical spacing B 3 50 88 90 H 125 inch 3 2 mm mounting holes for 4 40 3 mm screws C 3 10 78 70 D 2 75 69 9...

Page 7: ...ed inputs For example switch position 1 corresponds to input 1 In the illustration above switches 1 and 8 are ON designating that input 1 and 8 are disabled The default setting is all switch positions...

Page 8: ...screws clockwise to secure the fit Do not over torque the screw doing so can bend the seating pin and damage the connector FIG 5 shows the wiring configuration for AXlink cables Be sure that the boar...

Page 9: ...control system Master port 2 Select Diagnostics and Watch Variable enter the name of the variable for Input 1 Note the value of the variable when the joystick is in the center position Note the value...

Page 10: ...T 13 56 05 FILE_LAST_MODIFIED_ON 04 25 2001 AT 16 59 10 Levels Level Function 1 Voltage output channel 1 and joystick slider control 0 255 5 Voltage input channel 1 0 255 2 Voltage output channel 2 an...

Page 11: ...hese array elements below Or setup the variables without an array IN1 2 VARIABLES IN WHICH TO STORE IN2 2 ANALOG INPUT VALUES LEVELS IN3 2 IN4 2 IN5 2 IN6 2 IN7 2 IN8 2 IN1 VARIABLES IN WHICH TO STORE...

Page 12: ...CREATE_LEVEL AI8 4 IN4 1 ANALOG VALUE LEVEL CREATE_LEVEL AI8 5 IN5 1 CREATE_LEVEL AI8 6 IN6 1 CREATE_LEVEL AI8 7 IN7 1 CREATE_LEVEL AI8 8 IN8 1 THE ACTUAL PROGRAM GOES BELOW DEFINE_PROGRAM IF IN1 1 5...

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Page 14: ...e richardson TX 75082 USA 469 624 8000 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 038 004 1034 12 03 2003 AMX Corporation All rights reserved AMX the AMX logo the building icon the h...

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