AXON Node8 adds eight SSR contacts to an AXON access control system, close to the panel or device receiving the command. CAN communication, individual channel indicators and monitoring functions help organise outputs for elevators, doors and garages.
When the master needs more outputs, an expansion node brings the additional contacts to the equipment receiving the signal. Identify the control points, then organise them in groups of eight contacts.
When an elevator panel needs more channels, Node8 adds eight contacts for electronic button inputs. The number of nodes and channel assignments depend on the installation.
The node can place the control signal close to a door controller. Its output connects to a suitable electronic input; the lock is powered through its own power interface.
At a garage entrance, the contact can connect to a suitable input on the existing controller. The motor and its protection circuits remain part of the garage automation.
An elevator panel may need more signals than the master provides locally. Elsewhere in a building, contacts may be needed near a group of doors or the garage automation. AXON Node8 adds eight electronic SSR outputs and places this part of the installation close to the equipment being controlled.
The node communicates over CAN within a system managed by the master. The reader handles the RFID card, the master coordinates access control, and Node8 provides the additional contacts for button signals. Identification points, the central controller and outputs can therefore be positioned to suit the building and its cabling.
Each channel has its own terminals and visual indicator. The node includes local power protection and output-control monitoring functions, used according to the configuration. Installers get a clearly identifiable group of outputs, while the building gains a modular way to add control points.
A simple card interaction involves several devices with different roles. Node8 provides the electronic contacts close to the points where an access command needs to be applied.
A resident or employee holds a card near the reader. The RFID/NFC reader obtains the credential information supported by the card profile and connects that interaction to the access control system.
Node8 complements the reader and master with additional outputs. The reader can sit where the user needs it, while the contacts sit where the equipment signals are connected.
A card can be assigned to the building entrance, a group of floors or specific areas. These rules are set through the administration and configuration of the system managed by the master.
Each access point is also assigned to an output. A clear record of the area, node and channel helps both the installer making the connections and the team responsible for ongoing maintenance.
The node has eight SSR contacts for electronic button inputs, nominally 12–24 V DC. Each assigned channel connects to the corresponding signal on the panel or equipment controller.
This brings the command to the required location without placing the entire master beside every output group. Channel assignments and use depend on the actual interface in the installation.
Node8 adds contacts for electronic signals. Planning starts with the control input of the existing equipment and the number of signals it requires.
In an elevator access control system, user permissions determine which floors are available. When a panel needs more contacts, Node8 units can organise the signal groups according to their number and location.
The connection is planned around the specific panel: the signal expected by the buttons, terminal positions and channel assignments. The node interfaces with access signals; elevator movement and safety functions remain with the elevator system.
For an entrance or group of doors, the node can sit beside the controllers receiving the commands. This is useful when the readers and central control cabinet are in different parts of the building.
The SSR output connects to a suitable electronic input. The lock requires its own supply and power interface. Contact requirements, exit buttons and other entrance functions are assessed for each door.
In a garage, Node8 can bring the control contact close to the existing automation. Readers and access rules are configured in the rest of the system for the users who are allowed to enter.
The contact connects to a suitable input on the gate or barrier controller. Motor power, sensors, stopping and protective functions remain with the equipment automation.
A modular installation starts with a master and expands through nodes. Node positions follow the panel, entrances and cable routes, with clear labels for each output group.
Master Lite has four local SSR outputs, while Master Premium has two. Node8 adds a group of eight contacts to the CAN architecture when the installation needs more control signals.
The master and compatible nodes are selected as part of the system configuration. Communication layout also differs between the masters: Lite has one CAN bus, while Premium has two separate channels.
One contact group can sit beside the elevator panel, with another near equipment in a different area. This divides the installation into identifiable groups in the wiring plan.
Document the position of each node and the purpose of every channel. Expansion planning also covers power, the bus, mounting space and the interfaces of connected equipment.
Within the AXON family, the CCU-32 cabin controller brings many outputs together in one unit. A modular master with Node8 allows contacts to be distributed across nodes to suit the installation.
The same modular master can sit inside or outside the elevator cabin. When the master is outside, cabin output nodes can share compatible CAN lines with landing readers, entrances, garage access and barriers. Node8 provides eight SSR outputs at the panel, so a separate master type is not needed just because the contacts are inside the cabin.
Node8 uses Classic CAN to communicate with the system. CAN IN and CAN OUT continue the same communication pair from one device to the next.
CAN IN and CAN OUT continue the same communication bus. They help organise cabling along a group of devices and do not create two independent channels in the node.
The installation plan defines the bus route and each node position. Connector labels make the cable path easier to follow during installation and service.
The CAN bus requires termination at its two physical ends. If Node8 is at one end, termination is set for that position. Nodes between the ends keep it disabled.
The actual cable route determines the termination points. Adding or moving a device can change the end of the bus, so termination is reviewed whenever the physical layout changes.
The CAN line carries communication; a 12–24 V DC supply powers the node. Cable and power-supply choices are made alongside device placement.
Each master supports up to 240 addressed subordinate units, including readers and output nodes. Node8 contributes eight SSR contacts per node; other node variants have eight or more outputs according to their model. This device limit is separate from relay count, and the actual cabling, bus segments and power budget must suit the connected equipment.
The outputs connect the node to external equipment. Individual terminals and indicators help match each command to the channel recorded in the installation plan.
Each channel provides an electronic SSR contact with its own terminal pair. The intended use is interfacing with electronic button inputs, nominally 12–24 V DC.
Check the receiving equipment’s signal requirements before making the connection. Output count alone does not determine the number of doors or floors: an access point may need a different arrangement of signals.
Each channel has a visual indicator. During connection and diagnostics, the installer can match the command to the correct channel and its label in the documentation.
The LED indicates activation of the SSR drive. It does not measure contact closure, door opening or the panel’s response. Those states are checked through the relevant equipment and interface.
The building documentation should identify the signal connected to each channel, its cable route and the access point it serves. This makes the output group understandable to the service team.
Unused contacts can also be recorded in the installation documentation. Any later expansion is assessed against the electrical requirements of the new equipment and the system configuration.
Node8 includes power and communication protection, together with functions for monitoring output control. These support its role within the AXON system.
The power input includes local protection against reverse polarity and transient pulses. These measures protect the node’s interface with the installation’s power supply.
Plan the power source, cables and device loads along the line together. Local protection complements that design, while the supply is sized for all connected devices.
The CAN interface includes protection against electrostatic discharge. This complements installation measures at the connections between the node and the rest of the system.
Plan the cabling, termination and electrical grounding together. A clear layout makes the communication path and the connections to check at each node easier to follow during installation and service.
The node includes dedicated functions for monitoring operation and output control. They form part of the device design and are used according to the system configuration.
Supply monitoring supports this role. Behaviour during changes in communication or power is defined for the installation, together with the required response at the access point.
Card records and administration stay with the master and platform. Node8 provides the local signal interface, keeping the same node useful at a cabin panel, entrance or garage controller.
The platform assigns schedules, card validity and payment-linked permissions to selected access points. When a validity or payment deadline expires, the master applies the restriction to the points chosen by the administrator. Residents receive advance phone notifications.
Node8 executes the corresponding output command. It does not store the master’s one-million-card database or collect payments. Its eight contacts retain their role as electronic signal interfaces, not power outputs for locks or motors.
An administrator can remotely deactivate a selected subordinate node through the AXON platform. Changes are distributed in real time while the master and target device are connected. Local diagnostics through the master help the installer inspect the relevant node.
The node-to-master link is encrypted, and the master handles encrypted cloud communication. For an emergency exit, access rules may restrict entry only; escape and emergency release remain free.
A well-documented node is easier to connect, identify and maintain. Preparation starts with equipment signals and continues through placement, cabling and channel labelling.
List the panels or devices that will receive commands, the number of electronic inputs and their electrical requirements. Then determine which contacts can be grouped on the same Node8.
For an elevator, gather the panel details. For a door or garage, identify the interface on the existing controller. These details are more useful for planning than the number of floors or entrances alone.
Record every node’s location and assigned channels. The QR code on the board helps identify the device when organising and servicing the installation.
The configuration procedure is defined for the system. Keep a record linking the node’s identity, physical position and the eight channels it serves.
When control points are added, review node locations, the CAN route, termination and power supply. The building management team and installer agree on the changes to operation and cabling.
Tell us which master and equipment you have, and which contacts you need. We can define the number of nodes and output assignments so the configuration is clear during installation and service.
Considering AXON Node8 for your project? Compare economical and Premium configurations, then adjust the budget for elevators, access-controlled landings, doors, garages and credentials.
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| Role | Expansion node for an AXON master |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 8 × SSR |
| Output use | Electronic button signals, nominally 12–24 V DC |
| Communication | Classic CAN; IN/OUT on the same bus |
| Power supply | 12–24 V DC, with local protection |
| Indicators | Individual output and status indicators |
| Monitoring | Power and output control, according to configuration |
| Identification | QR code for installation records and service |
The master coordinates the system. Nodes add outputs, readers identify users and modules extend connectivity.
Compact master
Four SSR outputs, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and a Wiegand input.
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Access controller with two isolated CAN channels
Two isolated CAN channels, EMI filtering and separately monitored power for each branch.
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RFID/NFC reader
RFID/NFC reader with an onboard antenna, CAN communication and audible and visual feedback at the access point.
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Cellular communication module
Cellular module with a SIM slot and antenna connection, for compatible AXON configurations that need LTE communication.
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