AMX PHAST PMB-TCC Reference guide

Brand: AMX

Model: PHAST PMB-TCC

Type: Reference guide

Reference Guide

PMB-TCC Remote Television Control Center

Overview - PHAST Remote Boxes

PHAST Remote Boxes are compact control devices that can be placed any-

where in a home, extending the connectivity of the Landmark system while

eliminating many long runs of control cable to PHAST cardframes. Remote

Boxes communicate with the Landmark system via the PhastLink data bus,

using one of the two RJ-45 ports on the rear panel. The other RJ-45 port

can be used for daisy-chaining additional devices.

The PMB-TCC Remote Television Control Center (FIG. 1) controls TV,

video projector, and media sources via four IR ports. IR commands are

received via a built-in IR sensor on the front of the box or by an optional

external Xantech IR sensor that plugs into a Phoenix connector on the rear

panel. TV or projector power (signal) is sensed via a built-in base-band

video sensor.

The two Contact inputs on the rear of the PMB-TCC can each sense a dry-

contact closure. With the addition of a simple circuit, these can also sense a

voltage change from 0-5VDC or 0-12VDC (this circuit is described in the

Installation and Operation section of this document). The threshold voltage

is approximately 1.5VDC. It is not designed to sense AC voltage.

There is a +12VDC pin on the Contact connector that can be used to power

external contact-type devices such as a motion detector. The supply will

provide power for a total device load of up to 700mA. Check the power

requirements for the device(s) that you want to connect.

LEDs on the front panel indicate power and link status. IR Out and IR In

LEDs illuminate when commands are sent or received. An ID button pro-

vides ID information to the Landmark system that facilitates easy connec-

tion of the physical Remote Contact Box with the correct Remote Contact

Box in software. A 12VDC power supply is included.

Installation

Caution: Many electronic components are static sensitive. If possible,

install these components in a static-free work environment. Otherwise,

touch a grounded metal object to discharge any static charge before han-

dling these components. Do not touch any live electrical conductors.

1. Check the RJ-45 connector(s) in the J-box for proper function.

2. Plug the RJ-45 connector(s) into the RJ-45 socket(s) on the rear

panel. It does not matter which RJ-45 socket(s) you use.

3. If you are using the PMB-TCC to sense the state of an external con-

tact switch or closure-type device, or to sense voltage (up to 12VDC),

connect the leads for those device(s) to the appropriate Contact and

GND pins on a four-pin female Phoenix connector and plug it into the

Contact connector on the rear panel. Up to two switches or devices

may be connected.

IMPORTANT: The following illustrations (FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) show how

to connect the PMB-TCC to external switches (momentary or continu-

ous) or voltage-sensing applications (+5VDC or +12VDC).

FIG. 1 PMB-TCC Remote Television Control Center

IR sensor ID Button

POWER LED

LINK LED

IR-OUT LED

IR-IN LED

IR-OUT 1

IR-OUT 2

IR-OUT 3

IR-OUT 4

PHAST LINK

Network ports

+12 VDC

VIDEO SIGNAL

IN / OUT

Contact Inputs

External Power

front

rear

Specifications

Front panel components:

LEDs (front panel) Power: lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power (from

a properly grounded 120VAC outlet).

Link: Flashes when data is sent from the contact box regard-

ing a change of a relay state, when a command to get the

state of the relays is sent to the box from the Landmark sys-

tem, and when an ID signal is sent to the box from the Land-

mark system.

IR Out: Flashes whenever an IR command is sent.

IR In: Flashes whenever an IR command is received.

IR Sensor Built-in IR sensor (or optional Xantech external IR sensor)

receives commands from PHAST wireless panels or remote

control.

ID Button With the Landmark Designer software in Identify mode, press

the ID button on the front panel four times to send device ID

information to the Landmark system. This allows you to make

the correct software connection to this physical device.

Rear panel components:

Contact Inputs 2 TTL-level contact switch/voltage input pairs, via Phoenix

connector on rear panel.

External Power +12VDC available to power external contact-type devices,

700mA max.

IR-OUT 1-4 4 mini-phono jacks for connecting external IR transmitters.

Video Signal IN/OUT 2 mini ????? jacks for incoming and outgoing video signals

Signal Sensing Base-band video signal sensor loop senses TV or video pro-

jector power.

Network 2 RJ-45 PhastLink ports, functionally identical; allows daisy

chaining.

Power 12VDC, 1-Amp power supply (included).

Dimensions (HWD) 1.5" x 5.1" x 5.1" (38 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm)

Weight 8.9 oz. (252 g)

FIG. 2 Connecting a momentary or continuos switch.

Contact 1

GND

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To avoid damaging the PMB-TCC when connecting to external volt-

age-sensing applications, it must be connected as shown in FIG. 3.

4. If you are connecting a powered external device that will run on

12VDC (max. 700mA), connect the +12VDC lead and the GND lead

to the corresponding pins on the four-pin female Phoenix connector

(see previous step) and plug it into the Contact Phoenix connector on

the rear panel of the PMB-TCC.

5. If you are using an optional Xantech external IR receiver instead of

the built-in IR receiver (this disables the built-in IR receiver), connect

the Xantech receiver as follows:

• Cut off the plug that came with the Xantech IR receiver and strip

about 1/4 inch of insulation from the ends of the wire.

• The receiver has three leads: Ground, +12V, and Output. The lead

with the white or red stripe is Output (signal), the middle lead is +12V,

and the third lead is Ground. Connect these leads to the correspond-

ing terminals on a three-pin female Phoenix connector and plug the

connector into the IR Phoenix connector on the rear panel.

6. Insert the 12VDC power supply plug into the DC 12V receptacle on

the rear panel.

7. Plug the power supply into a properly grounded 120VAC outlet. The

Power LED on the front panel should be illuminated.

8. With the Landmark Designer software in Identify mode, press the ID

button on the front panel four times to send device ID information to

the Landmark system. This allows you to make the correct software

connection to this physical device.

• The Link LED flashes when data is sent from the contact box regard-

ing a change of a relay state, when a command to get the state of the

relays is sent to the box from the Landmark system, and when an ID

signal is sent to the box from the Landmark system. The IR In and IR

Out LEDs flash whenever an IR command is received or sent.

Troubleshooting

• If you are having difficulty receiving commands, check the following:

• Make sure there is only one IR receiver per room, and that the IR

receiver in each room is not positioned so that it can receive signals

from a nearby room, or external sources of IR, such as the sun or

excessively bright fluorescent lighting. These include the PMB-IRI,

PMB-TCC, or the PLC-IRIN and any connected IR receivers.

• Make sure none of the IR receivers are placed in locations that

receive direct or high levels of sunlight. Reposition if necessary.

• Start Landmark Designer and monitor the PMB-TCC function in the

Network Log. Make a number of clean button-press commands. You

should see these come in on the correct port. Watch for any interfer-

ence from other ports.

• Check the remote mode when comparing programming functions.

Make sure the mode matches the appropriate programming mode.

FIG. 3 Connecting to an external device to sense 5VDC or 12VDC.

Contact 1

GND

+12VDC or +5VDC

(output from

1/4-watt resistors

GND

(GND side of

external device)

external device*)

Voltage

+12

* When connecting a

grounded device, make

sure the ground potential is

the same as the PHAST

TCC ground.

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AMX PHAST PMB-TCC Reference guide

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