Hardware Reference Guide NXI-x000 Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000) NetLinx Integrated Controllers Last Revised: 5/30/2008
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................1 NI-2000 Specifications .............................................................................................. 2 NI-3000 Specifications .............................................................................................. 6 NI-4000 Specifications ............................................................................................
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 ...............................................................
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.
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.
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) Power Requirement: • 700 mA @ 12 VDC • 2 RU (rack unit) high 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.
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 sensing.
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.
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.
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) Power Requirement: • 900 mA @ 12 VDC • 2 RU (rack unit) high 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.
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.
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.
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.
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) Power Requirement: • 900 mA @ 12 VDC (no cards) • 3 RU (rack unit) high 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.
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.
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.
Introduction NI-4000 Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Equipment: • 2-pin 3.
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.
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 CardFrame.
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-4000 Only) To install NetLinx Control Card: 1.
Installation and Upgrading Chassis housing screws (top) - 6 on top - sides vary per model Mounting Brackets Compact Flash Compact Flash insert location Chassis housing screws (side) - 4 on each side of the NI-4000 - 3 on each side of the NI-3000/2000 NXC Card Slot faceplate NXC Card Slots FIG. 3 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. 3). 4.
Installation and Upgrading Under-side groove located below Card Removal Grooves Insert with arrow facing towards the connector pins FIG. 4 Removing the Compact Flash card 7. To complete the upgrade process, close and re-secure the Integrated Controller enclosure using the procedures outlined in the following section. Any new internal card upgrade is detected by the Controller only after power is cycled.
Installation and Upgrading Install screws Bracket Rack Mounting Holes FIG. 5 Mounting Integrated Controller into an equipment rack 3. Thread the cables through the opening in the equipment rack. Allow for enough slack in the cables to accommodate for movement during the installation process. 4. Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source/terminal locations. Refer to theConnections and Wiring section on page 19 for more detailed wiring and connection information.
Connections and Wiring Connections and Wiring Setting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program Port) Prior to installing the Controller, use the Configuration DIP switch to set the baud rate used by the Program port for communication. The Configuration DIP switch is located on the front of the Integrated Controllers.
Connections and Wiring Think of the PRD Mode (On) equating to a PC’s SAFE Mode setting. This mode allows a user to continue powering a unit, update the firmware, and download a new program while circumventing any problems with a currently downloaded program. Power must be cycled to the unit after activating/deactivating this mode on the Program Port DIP switch #1. Working With the Configuration DIP Switch 1.
Connections and Wiring Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs associated with each mode. These patterns are not evident until after the unit is powered. Modes and LED Blink Patterns LEDs and Blink Patterns STATUS (green) OUTPUT INPUT (red) (yellow) Mode Description OS Start Starting the operating system (OS). On On On Boot On-board Master is booting.
Connections and Wiring AXlink Port and LED All NI units have an AXlink port and adjacent status LED (FIG. 1). This port allows the NI to support AMX Legacy AXlink devices such as G3 touch panels (ex: CP4/A) and PosiTrack Pilot devices. A green LED shows AXlink data activity. When the AXlink port is operating normally, blink patterns include: Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly 1 blink per second - Normal operation. 3 blinks per second - AXlink bus error.
Connections and Wiring Preparing Captive Wires You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. Never pre-tin wires for compression-type connections. 1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of insulation off all wires. 2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector (according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section). 3. Tighten the screws to secure the wire in the connector.
Connections and Wiring Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data With External Power To use the 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) captive-wire connector for data communication and power transfer, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the 12 VDC-compliant power supply must be connected to the AXlink cable connector going to the Integrated Controller. FIG. 4 shows the wiring diagram. Always use a local power supply to power the Integrated Controller unit.
Connections and Wiring The table below provides information about the connector pins, signal types, and signal functions.
Connections and Wiring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (female) (male) RJ-45 connector - pin configurations Unlike the ICSNet ports, the ICSHub connections require a specific polarity. The IN/OUT configuration, on the hub ports, was implemented to use the same cables as ICSNet, but these ports need TX and RX crossed. You must connect an OUT to an IN, or an IN to an OUT port. This is done simply to keep the polarity straight. The Hub bus is still a bus. All Hub connections are bi-directional.
Connections and Wiring NI-4000/NI-3000 relay connector configuration (Port 8) NI-2000 relay connector configuration (Port 4) FIG. 6 RELAY connector (male) Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring The I/O port responds to either switch closures, voltage level (high/low) changes, or it can be used for logic-level outputs. NI-2000 I/O connector configuration (Port 9) NI-4000/NI-3000 I/O connector configuration (Port 17) FIG.
Connections and Wiring IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring You can connect up to eight IR- or Serial-controllable devices to the IR/Serial connectors on the rear of the NI-4000 and NI-3000 and up to four on the NI-2000 (FIG. 8). These connectors accept an IR Emitter (CC-NIRC) that mounts onto the device's IR window, or a miniplug (CC-NSER) that connects to the device's control jack. You can also connect a data 0 - 5 VDC device. These units come with two CC-NIRC IR Emitters (FG10-000-11).
Connections and Wiring Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Ethernet connector.
Connections and Wiring Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller Ethernet Port Descriptions Port type Description Standard Port # FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server. 21/20 (TCP) SSH The SSH port functions using the same interface as Telnet but over a 22 (TCP) secure shell where it uses SSL as a mechanism to configure and diagnose a NetLinx system. This port value is used for secure Telnet communication. Note: SSH version 2 is only supported.
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