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Hardware Reference Guide
NI-x100 Series
®
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
(NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100)
Last Revised: 1/9/2009
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
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AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the date of purchase from AMX, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, except for the display and touch overlay components that are warranted for a period of one (1) year. • Disk drive mechanisms, pan/tilt heads, power supplies, and MX Series products are warranted for a pe
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................1 NI-2100 Specifications .............................................................................................. 2 NI-3100 Specifications .............................................................................................. 5 NI-4100 Specifications ..................................................................................
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Table of Contents Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring................................................... 27 IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring................................................................... 28 NetLinx Control Card Slot Connector (NI-4100 only).............................................. 28 Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................ 29 Ethernet LEDs .....................................................
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Introduction Introduction The X100-Series of NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can both be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, Relay, IR/Serial, and Input/Output devices through the use of both the NetLinx programming language and the NetLinx Studio application version 2.x. Another key feature of this products is the ability to easily access the configuration switches without having to remove a cover plate. NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features NI-2100 • 1 RS-232
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Introduction These NI Controllers use a combination lithium battery and clock crystal package called a Timekeeper. Only one Timekeeper unit is installed within a given NI controller. The battery can be expected to have up to 3 years of usable life under very adverse conditions. Actual life is appreciably longer under normal operating conditions. This calculation is based on storing the unit without power in 50° C (120° F) temperature until battery levels are no longer acceptable. The par
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Introduction NI-2100 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm) • 2 rack units high Power Requirement: 700 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM • 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM Compact Flash: 128 MB or more - Upgradeable (see Other AMX Equipment) Note: AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market availability (refer to product’s online catalog page for current Compact Flash size provided). Weight: 4.50 lbs (2.04 kg) Enclosure: Metal with
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Introduction NI-2100 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont.): •IR/Serial 4 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz (Ports 5 - 8): with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial. • 4 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously. • IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances). • Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC. This connector can be used
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Introduction NI-3100 Specifications The NI-3100 (FIG. 3) provides support for 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays. The NI-3100 can be upgraded to provide one ICSHub and two ICSNet ports by either installing the optional ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10) or purchasing this upgrade as an included feature of the NI- 3100 Kit (FG2105-15). FIG. 3 NI-3100 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view) RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/y
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Introduction NI-3100 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm) • 2 rack units high Power Requirement: 900 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM • 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM Compact Flash: 128 MB or more • AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market availability • Upgradeable - see Other AMX Equipment Weight: 4.55 lbs (2.06 kg) Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950 Front Panel
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Introduction NI-3100 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont.): • IR/Serial (Ports 9 - 16): 8 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial. • 8 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously. • IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances). • Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC. This connector can be use
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Introduction NI-4100 Specifications The NI-4100 (FIG. 5) is geared toward those advanced control and automation requirements associated with most complex commercial and residential installations. The NI-4100 provides support for up to 4 NetLinx control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.), 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays. The NI-4100’s on-board Master also provides the ability to update installed control card firmware.
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Introduction NI-4100 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 5.21" x 17.00" x 9.60" (13.23 cm x 43.18 cm x 24.27 cm) • 3 rack units high Power Requirement: • 900 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM • 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM Compact Flash: 128 MB or more • AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market availability • Upgradeable - see Other AMX Equipment Weight: 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg) Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950 Front P
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Introduction NI-4100 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont.): • Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC. This connector can be used with serial and NetLinx programming com- mands, as well as other DB9 capable devices, to both upload/download information from the NetLinx Studio program. • Configuration DIPSwitch: Sets the communication parameters for the Program port (see Baud Rate Settings). • ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device onl
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Introduction Related Documents For information on using the on-board Web Console, as well as NetLinx send commands and terminal communications to configure the NI Controllers, refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controller WebConsole & Programming Guide. All product documentation is available to view or download from www.amx.com. 11 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
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Introduction 12 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
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Installation and Upgrading Installation and Upgrading Installing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) NetLinx Cards can be installed into the front card slots. The cards mount horizontally through the card slot openings on the front of the enclosure. 1. Discharge the static electricity from your body, by touching a grounded object. 2. Remove the three screws by turning them in a counter-clockwise direction and then remove the faceplate (FIG. 7). Thumbscrews NXC Card Slot faceplate FIG. 7
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Installation and Upgrading If the cards do not appear in the NetLinx Studio’s Workspace window for the selected Master System number: give the system time to detect the inserted cards (and refresh the system) and/or cycle power to the unit. Setting the NetLinx Control Card Addresses (NI-4100 Only) The 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch (located on the rear of the NI-4100) sets the starting address (the device number in the D:P:S specification) for the Control Cards installed in the Card
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Installation and Upgrading NUMBER:PORT:SYSTEM where: NUMBER: 16-bit integer represents the device number PORT: 16-bit integer represents the port number (in the range 1 through the number of ports on the Controller or device) SYSTEM: 16-bit integer represents the system number (0 = this system) Removing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) To install NetLinx Control Card: 1. Discharge any static electricity from your body, by touching a grounded object and unplug all connectors (if any) fro
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Installation and Upgrading Chassis housing screws (top) - 6 on top Mounting - sides vary per model Brackets Compact Flash Compact Flash insert location Chassis housing screws (side) - 4 on each side of the NI-4100 - 3 on each side of the NI-3100/2100 NXC Card Slot faceplate NXC Card Slots FIG. 9 Location of the Compact Flash within a sample Integrated Controller 3. Carefully pull-up and remove the housing up and away from the Controller to expose the internal circuit board (FIG. 9). 4. Refe
