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Hardware Reference Guide
NXI-x000 Series
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
(NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000)
Last Revised: 5/30/2008
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-2000 Specifications .............................................................................................. 2 NI-3000 Specifications .............................................................................................. 6 NI-4000 Specifications ..................................................................................
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Table of Contents Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring................................................... 29 IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring................................................................... 30 NetLinx Control Card Slot Connector (NI-4000 only).............................................. 30 Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................ 31 Ethernet LEDs .....................................................
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Introduction Introduction NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can 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 2.4 or higher). 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-2000 • 1 RS-232 Program por
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Introduction NI-2000 Specifications The front panel LEDs (FIG. 1) are grouped by control type and are labeled according to their corresponding port (connector) numbers on the rear of the unit. The back of the unit contains three RS-232/422/485, one Relay, one IR/Serial and one I/O connectors. In addition, this unit provides an ID pushbutton, AXlink LED, and other related connectors. FIG. 2 shows the front and rear of the NI-2000. FIG. 1 NI-2000 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front v
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Introduction NI-2000 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm) • 2 RU (rack unit) high Power Requirement: • 700 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: • 32 MB SDRAM • 1 MB of Non-volatile Flash Compact Flash: • 32 MB Card (upgradeable). Refer to the Other AMX Equipment section on page 5 for more information. Weight: • 4.50 lbs (2.04 kg) Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE Front Panel Components: LINK/ACT • Green LE
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Introduction NI-2000 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.): Relay (Port 4) • Four-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports • Each relay is independently controlled. • Supports up to 4 independent external relay devices • Channel range = 1-4 • Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A • 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connector provides relay termination Digital I/O (Port 9) • Four-channel binary I/O port for contact closure • Each input is capable of voltage sensi
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Introduction NI-2000 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.): Ethernet Link/Activity LED • LEDs show communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode information: SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps. L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are connected/terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets. AXlink LED • Green LED indicates the state
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Introduction NI-3000 Specifications The front LEDs (FIG. 3) are grouped by control type and are labeled according to their corresponding port (connector) numbers on the rear of the unit. The back of the this unit contains RS-232/422/485, Relay, IR/Serial and I/O connectors. In addition, this unit provides an ID pushbutton, AXlink LED, and other related connectors. FIG. 4 shows the front and rear of the NI-3000. FIG. 3 NI-3000 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view) RS-232/422/485
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Introduction NI-3000 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm) • 2 RU (rack unit) high Power Requirement: • 900 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: • 32 MB SDRAM • 1 MB of Non-volatile Flash Compact Flash: • 32 MB Card (upgradeable). Refer to the Other AMX Equipment section on page 9 for more information. Weight: • 4.55 lbs (2.06 kg) Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE Front Panel Components: LINK/ACT • Green LED
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Introduction NI-3000 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.): Relay (Port 8) • Eight-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports • Each relay is independently controlled. • Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices • Channel range = 1-8 • Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A • Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide relay termination Digital I/O (Port 17) • Eight-channel binary I/O port for contact closure • Each input is capable of volta
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Introduction NI-3000 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.): Ethernet Link/Activity LED • LEDs show communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode information: SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps. L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are connected/terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets. AXlink LED • Green LED indicates the state
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Introduction NI-4000 Specifications The front LEDs (FIG. 5) are grouped by control type, and are labeled according to their corresponding port (connector) numbers on the rear of the unit. The back of the this unit contains RS-232/422/485, Relay, IR/Serial and I/O connectors. In addition, this unit provides an ID pushbutton, AXlink LED, NetLinx Card slots, and other related connectors. FIG. 6 shows the front and rear of the NI-4000. FIG. 5 NI-4000 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front v
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Introduction NI-4000 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 5.21" x 17.00" x 9.60" (13.23 cm x 43.18 cm x 24.27 cm) • 3 RU (rack unit) high Power Requirement: • 900 mA @ 12 VDC (no cards) Memory: • 32 MB SDRAM • 1 MB of Non-volatile Flash Compact Flash: • 32 MB Card (upgradeable). Refer to the Other AMX Equipment section on page 14 for more information. Weight: • 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg) Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE Front Panel Components: LINK/A
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Introduction NI-4000 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors: RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1 -7) • Seven RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/XOFF (transmit on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and 300-115,200 baud. • Channel range = 1-255 • Channels 1-254 provide feedback • Channel 255 (CTS Push channel): Reflects the state of the CTS Input if a 'CTSPSH' command was sent to the port • Output data format for each port is selected via software • S
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Introduction NI-4000 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Connectors (Cont.): Program port • RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a computer; used with serial commands, NetLinx programming commands, other DB9 capable devices, and to upload/download information from the NetLinx Studio 2.4 program. Configuration DIP switch • Sets the communication parameters for the Program port. ID pushbutton • Provides the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device. • The D notat
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Introduction NI-4000 Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026) • CC-NIRC IR cables (FG10-000-11) • CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10) • CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517) • NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902) • STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959) • Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware): NXA-CFNI64M - 64 MB compact flash card (FG2116-31) NXA-CFNI128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-32) NXA-CFNI256M - 256 MB compac
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Installation and Upgrading Installation and Upgrading Installing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4000 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. 1). Thumbscrews NXC Card Slot faceplate FIG. 1
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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-4000 Only) The 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch (located on the rear of the NI-4000) sets the starting address (the device number in the D:P:S specification) for the Control Cards installed in the Card
