Product Information
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Axcent
3
and Axcent
3
Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers
Product Information
The Axcent
3
and Axcent
3
Pro Integrated Axcess Controllers are multi-port Central Controllers that
can be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, relay, IR/serial/data, and input/output devices. The
Axcent
3
Pro combines the multi-port functionality with 4 card slots that can be populated with
Axcess Central Controller cards to accommodate system growth.
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications for the Axcent
3
and Axcent
3
Pro.
Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):
Axcent
3
Axcent
3
Pro
3.47" x 17.0" x 3.0" (88.1 mm x 432 mm x 76.2 mm)
3.47" x 17.0" x 13.65" (88.1 mm x 432 mm x 356.8 mm)
Weight:
Axcent
3
Axcent
3
Pro
2.5 lbs (1.1 kg)
5.6 lbs (2.6 kg) without Axcess Control Cards
Power Requirement:
Axcent
3
Axcent
3
Pro
• 500 mA @ 12 VDC (all relays energized)
• 550 mA @ 12 VDC (without Axcess control cards) (all relays energized)
Memory: • Volatile memory: 128Kbx16 (user-modifiable)
• Non-volatile memory: 256Kbx16 (user-modifiable)
Enclosure Metal with black matte finish
Input buffer 128 bytes
Output buffer (AXlink) 128 bytes
Supported baud rates 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
Max. length of
SEND_STRING to device
64
Max. Length of data packets
from device
64
Front Panel Components:
PROGRAM port DB-9 (male) connector for system programming
Status indicators 32 red LEDs showing port activity:
• RS-232/422/485 - 6 receive LEDs and 6 transmit LEDs
• Relay - 8 LEDs
• IR/Serial/Data - 6 LEDs
• I/O - 6 LEDs
AXlink indicator Green LED shows AXlink data activity. Blink patterns include:
• Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly
• 1 blink per second - Normal operation. Device numbers match the
programmed device numbers in the Axcess program.
• 2 blinks per second - Device numbers do not match the Axcess program,
a device is not present, or a device is not set to the right number.
• 3 blinks per second - AXlink bus error. Check all AXlink bus connections.
• Full On - Axcess program is not present and there is no AXlink activity
Slots 1 - 4 4 Axcess Control Card slots (Axcent
3
Pro only)
RS-232 Range: 50’ (15.24 m) max.