AXXESS AXAC-FD1 Integrate Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: AXXESS

Table of Contents

INTERFACE FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
CONFIGURATION
Video trigger description
CONNECTIONS
INSTALLATION
PROGRAMMING
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**AXXESS AXAC-FD1 Integrate Installation Guide

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INTERFACE COMPONENTS

AXAC-FD1 interface
AXAC-FD1 interface harness
AXAC-FD1 vehicle harness (qty. 2)
12-pin T-harness
54-pin T-harness

APPLICATIONS

Ford
Edge: 2011-Up
F-150: 2013-Up
F-250/350/450/550: 2017-Up
Focus: 2012-2019
Fusion: 2013-Up
Mustang: 2015-Up
Transit: 2014-2019
Transit Connect: 2015-2018
Ranger: 2019-Up

† With either a 4.2-inch, 6.5-inch, or 8-inch display screen
Visit AxxessInterfaces.com for more detailed information about the product and up-to-date vehicle specific applications

INTERFACE FEATURES

(4) Camera inputs
Reverse signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle
Turn signal trigger generated via CAN bus communication of the vehicle
(4) Programmable camera control wires
Micro-B USB updatable
Models equipped with NAV can only use front and rear camera inputs
Note: AXAC-FDSTK (sold separately) required for 2014-Up models with a 4.2-inch display screen.

REQUIRED ITEMS (sold separately)
Update Cable: AXUSB-MCBL
Supplemental Harness : AX-ADDCAM-FDSTK
2014-Up models with 4.2-inch display screen only

TOOLS REQUIRED

Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
solder, and heat shrink
Tape
Wire cutter
Zip ties

CAUTION! All accessories, switches, climate controls panels, and especially air bag indicator lights must be connected before cycling the ignition. Also, do not remove the factory radio with the key in the on position, or while the vehicle is running.

INTRODUCTION

The AXAC-FD1 is a camera switching interface that provides up to (3) additional camera inputs to the factory radio, while still retaining the factory camera. With this interface a front camera, and/or side cameras, can be added to the factory radio. The cameras function automatically, no human interaction required, unless desired to do so. The interface can also be used if the vehicle doesn’t come equipped with a backup camera, adding up to (4) cameras in this scenario. Axxess recommends cameras from the iBEAM product line for best results.

CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURATION INTERFACE

Download and install the Axxess Updater available at: AxxessInterfaces.com
Connect the AXUSB-MCBL update cable (sold separately) between the interface and the computer.
The cable will connect into the micro-B USB port in the interface.
Open the Axxess Updater and wait until the word Ready is listed in the bottom left of the screen.
Select Add-Cam Configuration.
Select the vehicle in the drop down list. A tab labeled Configuration will appear after the vehicle has been selected.
Under Configuration, configure the (4) video trigger inputs to the desired settings.
Once all selections have been configured, press Write Configuration to save the settings.
Unplug the update cable from the interface and computer.
Refer to the following page for more information.

Video trigger legend

Disable (will turn off the input)
Backup Camera (dedicated backup camera)
Left Blinker (will be used for activation)
Right Blinker (will be used for activation)
Control 1 (positive trigger activation)
Control 1 (negative trigger activation)
Control 2 (positive trigger activation)
Control 2 (negative trigger activation)
Control 3 (positive trigger activation)
Control 3 (negative trigger activation)
Control 4 (positive trigger activation)
Control 4 (negative trigger activation)
Auto (Reverse -> Drive) will activate once that sequence is seen (only available for video trigger 4)

Video trigger description

Reverse camera: Dedicated by default to Video Trigger 1. Will activate the backup camera while the vehicle is in reverse.
Left blinker: Activation of the left turn signal will activate the left camera.
Right blinker: Activation of the right turn signal will activate the right camera.
Auto (reverse -> drive): Available only for Video Trigger 4, when installing a front camera. With this feature selected, the camera will activate automatically once a reverse-then-drive sequence is seen from the vehicle. Example of this scenario would be while parallel parking the vehicle. As an alternative, a control wire can be used instead to manually activate the camera.
Note: Auto (Reverse -> Drive) will disable the camera once 15 MPH is reached. A control wire activated will also disable the camera.
Note: If the control wire is activated while driving, the camera will activate and deactivate during stop-and-go traffic.
Control 1-4 (positive or negative) trigger activation wires: Can be used as a positive or negative trigger to manually activate a camera via a toggle switch, or similar device.

Configuration for models without a factory camera:

Configure the AXAC-FD1 in the Axxess Updater first. In the Axxess Updater there will be an option box labeled “OEM Programming” under the “Configuration” tab after the vehicle type has been entered. Check this box to allow the AXAC-FD1 to configure the camera settings for the vehicle. (Figure A)
Turn the key (or push-to-start button) to the ignition position and wait until the L.E.D. inside the AX-ADDCAM interface comes on. The radio will reboot and may show a diagnostic screen during this process.
Note: If the L.E.D. in the interface doesn’t come on within a few seconds, yet blinks instead, turn the key to the off position, disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface, and then try again.
Note: Ensure that the Video 1 input in the interface is set to “reverse camera”.(Figure A)

CONNECTIONS

Attention! Two different harnesses are provided, one for models with a 4.2-inch display screen radio (12-pin T-harness), the other for models with an 8-inch display screen radio (54-pin T- harness). Use the appropriate harness and discard the other. The harness will connect at the display screen.

For models with a factory backup camera:

The camera signal will need to be interrupted and connected to the corresponding input/output RCA jacks from the interface.

Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 vehicle harness labeled “Camera input”, to the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 interface harness labeled “Camera output”.
Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 vehicle harness labeled “Camera output”, to the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 interface harness labeled “Camera 1”.
Disregard the following (3) wires: Blue/Green, Green/Blue, Red
For models without a factory backup camera:
Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 vehicle harness labeled “Camera input”, to the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 interface harness labeled “Camera output”.
Connect the RCA jack from the AXAC-FD1 interface harness labeled “Camera 1”, to the aftermarket backup camera.
Disregard the RCA jack labeled “Camera output” from the AXAC-FD1 vehicle harness.
Connect the Red wire from the AXAC-FD1 interface harness labeled “Camera 12V”, to the power wire from the aftermarket backup camera.
Disregard the following (2) wires: Blue/Green, Green/Blue

Camera Input:

Camera 1: Backup camera input
Camera 2: Left or right camera, user assignable
Camera 3: Left or right camera, user assignable
Camera 4: Front camera

Analaog control trigger wires:

The (optional) analog control wires can be used with either a negative or positive trigger, depending on how they are configured in the Axxess Updater. These wires will only be used for manual control of the camera(s). Otherwise disregard them.

Control Wire: Wire Color
Control 1: Gray/Blue
Control 2: Gray/Red
Control 3: Orange
Control 4: Orange/White

Blue/Black and Blue/Red input wires (12-pin T-harness):
These wires are only for use with the AXAC-FDSTK (sold separately) for 2014-Up models. Refer to the AXAC-FDSTK instructions for wiring.

INSTALLATION

With the ignition cycled off:

Remove the harness from the factory radio display, then install the AXAC FD1 vehicle harness in between.
Connect the AXAC-FD1 vehicle harness to the AXAC-FD1 interface harness.
Connect the AXAC-FD1 interface harness to the AXAC-FD1 interface.
Make sure the camera(s) is connected to the appropriate input.
Make sure the interface has been configured beforehand as shown in the Configuration section. Failure to configure the interface will result in the interface not functioning properly.

PROGRAMMING

Cycle the ignition on and wait until the LED in the interface comes on.
Note: If the LED doesn’t come on within a few seconds, yet blinks instead, turn the key to the off position, disconnect the interface, check all connections, reconnect the interface, and then try again.
Test all functions of the installation for proper operation.

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