D ESKT OP C - B O X INS TAL LATI ON GU IDE FO R C D1000 & CD1000RF INSTALLATION GUIDE OVERVIEW I. Locate C-Box in an optimal location for installation and performance A. RF antenna considerations B. AC power outlet II. Mount C-Box III. Setup hardware A. Master Address B. Master Network Termination IV. Wire low-voltage connections (optional) A. Master Bus B. Station Bus C. RS-232 V. Plug C-Box into AC receptacle VI. Setup software VII.
V A N T A G E O WNER'S W ARRANTY Note: All time periods mentioned in this Attachment refer to time elapsed from date of invoice to dealer. 1. VANTAGE Q-Series products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years. 2. VANTAGE Vision products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years. 3.
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTAL LAT ION 17" ANTENNA [CD1000RF ONLY] DIAGNOSTIC LCD DISPLAY 2" EXIT BUTTON RS-232 PORT 4th BUTTON 3rd BUTTON 2nd BUTTON 1st BUTTON RS-232 PORT-C [CD1000 ONLY] TERMINATION SWITCH MASTER ADDRESS AC POWER INLET ANTENNA [CD1000RF ONLY] RESET SWITCH RS-232 TXA RXA RTSA CTSA GND TXB RXB RTSB CTSB T/R+ T/R- T/R+ T/R- RS-232 PORT-C GND 1s STATION BUS CLASS 2 +12V DC 10s MASTER NETWORK TERMINATION +24V DC MASTER ADDRESS MASTER BUS PORT-B PORT-A 1 2 1 2 3
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTA LLAT ION 1. OPTIMAL LOCATION A. RF considerations for C-Box (antenna) location (CD1000RF Only) The C-Box location must be carefully chosen. Many factors affect the performance of the radio such as: 1. Distance between the C-Box and the Stations 2. Construction of walls between the C-Box and the Stations 3. Size and shape of the building B. For optimum RF performance: (CD1000RF Only) 1.
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTA LLAT ION B. Master Network Termination Switch MASTER NETWORK TERMINATION Set the Master Network Termination Switch to "ON" if the C-Box is physically at the end of a 'daisy-chained' or 'home-run' Master Network. ON OFF Set the Master Network Termination Switch to "OFF" if the C-Box is in the middle of a 'daisy-chained' Master Network. A C-Box that is not physically wired to other C-Boxes or Masters MUST have its termination switch set to 'ON'. C.
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTA L LAT ION The C-Box typically uses RX, TX and GND for RS-232 communications. RTS and CTS are also implemented for hardware that requires them.
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTA L LAT ION Implementation: If navigation stops working press the reset button on the C-Box. (Always do step "A" first before starting each of the steps below) Press any of the four buttons on the C-Box to access the menu functions. 1. How to set Load Levels: a. Press arrow keys so the cursor is on the L in Load, then press the button under Sel. b. Move the cursor to Ma1 (Master#), Mo1 (Module#), Ld1 (load#).
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTA L L AT IO N D. Setup C-Box Controller in QLink A C-Box Controller may be added in the Wiring view by right clicking on and selecting Add C-Box Controller or RadioLink C-Box Controller. Typically you should first create Floors and Rooms before creating the C-Box. If you first create floors and rooms and then try to add a station, load or any item that requires a C-Box Controller the software will automatically add the Controller you specify to the project.
D ESKTOP C- B OX I NSTA LL ATIO N For questions or technical assistance, contact Vantage Tech Support 7AM - 6PM MST at 800-555-9891.
