instruction manual NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module N e t L i n x C e n t ra l C o n t r o l l e r s a n d C a r d s
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation 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 Corporation, 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Information .................................................................................................1 Front and rear panel components ............................................................................................ 1 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 2 Ethernet ports used by the ME260..............................................................
Table of Contents NetLinx Security Features............................................................................................... 27 Security Terms Used in This Document.......................................................................... 27 User........................................................................................................................................ 27 Group .........................................................................................................
Product Information Product Information The NXC-ME260 Master-Ethernet Card is a Master Card for NetLinx systems with a 10/100BaseT TCP/IP Ethernet connection, and an RJ-11 SPE (Server Port Expander) connector for use with an AXB-SPE (Server Port Expander). The NXC-ME260 is the only Master Card you need, as it incorporates the functionality of all previous NetLinx Master Cards (NXC-M, NXC-ME, and NXC-MPE).
Product Information Specifications NXM-ME260 Specifications Power consumption 750 mA @ 12 VDC Memory • Compact Flash: 16 MB standard (upgradeable) • Volatile: 16 MB • Non-volatile: 1 MB Microprocessor Coldfire 5407 (32-bit ) Front Panel Components: Program port DB-9 (male) connector that supports RS-232 communications to your PC for system programming and diagnostics. You set the port's communication speed with the Baud Rate DIP switch.
Product Information NXM-ME260 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont): ICSNet connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power (500 mA) and data to external ICSNet devices. ICSNet LEDs Green LEDs that light when receiving data on that port. ICSHub In/Out connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to the Master Card. ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs Yellow LEDs that light when receiving data on that port. Enclosure Metal with black matte finish.
Product Information Modes and front panel LED blink patterns The following table lists the modes for the Master Cards/Modules and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs for each mode. Modes and LED Blink Patterns LEDs and Blink Patterns STATUS (green) OUTPUT (red) INPUT (yellow) Mode Description OS Start Starting the operating system (OS). On On On Boot Master is booting. On Off On Contacting DHCP server Master is contacting a DHCP server for IP configuration information.
Product Information Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet A - Activity LED (yellow) blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets. ETHERNET 10/100 SPEED SPEED LED (green) lights when transmitting data at 100 Mbps, and is off when transmitting at 10 Mbps. L - Link LED (green) lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly. FD FD - Full Duplex LED (green) lights when running in full duplex mode, and is off when running half duplex mode. FIG.
Product Information 6 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module
Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring This section contains information about configuring the PROGRAM port, installing NetLinx Modules and the ME260, wiring diagrams, and pinouts for assembling cables. Setting the Program Port DIP Switch Baud rate settings The Program Port DIP switch is located on the front of the Master Cards. For Modules, you must remove the front panel to access the DIP switch.
Installation and Wiring DIP Switch positions 2,3 and 4 must remain in the OFF position at all times. Setting the Program Port DIP switch 1. Disconnect the power supply from the 2-pin PWR (green) connector on the Master Card. 2. Remove the front faceplate and four mounting screws from the Master Card's front panel. Then, locate the Program Port DIP switch (to the left of the Program port). 3.
Installation and Wiring 5-Pin Program port (rear panel) The table below lists the pinouts and signals for the rear panel Program port connector. 5-Pin Program Port Pinouts and Signals Pin Signal 1 GND 2 RX 3 TX 4 CTS 5 RTS ICSNet RJ-45 Connections/Wiring The following table shows the pinouts, signals, and pairing information to use for ICSNet RJ-45 connections. The ICSNet connections provide power and data to ICSNet devices. Each port provides up to 500 mA of current.
Installation and Wiring ICSHub IN port The following table describes the pinout/signal information for the ICSHub IN port. ICS Hub IN Pinouts and Signals Pin Signal Color 1 TX - orange-white 2 TX + orange 3 ------ ------ 4 ------ ------ 5 ------ ------ 6 ------ ------ 7 RX - brown-white 8 RX + brown ICSHub OUT port The following table describes the pinout/signal information for the ICSHub OUT port.
Installation and Wiring FIG. 4 diagrams the RJ-45 cable and connectors. RJ-45 Plug 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 RJ-45 Plug FIG. 4 RJ-45 wiring diagram SPE Port Connection/Wiring Use an RJ-11 cable to connect the NXC-ME260 to an AXB-SPE Slave Port Expander. The EXPANSION OUT port on the rear panel of the NXC-ME260 connects to the EXPANSION IN port on the rear panel of the AXB-SPE (FIG. 5). EXPANSION IN port (RJ-11) FIG.
Installation and Wiring EXPANSION OUT connector on rear of NXC-ME260 NXC-ME260 ETHERNET 10/100 PWR RX TX FD CTS PWR AXlink RTS AXP GND 12VDC AXM SPEED IN GND Master-Ethernet PROGRAM OUT ICSNet ICSHub EXPANSION 1st AXB-SPE (rear panel) IN OUT RJ-11 cable (6" max) EXPANSION 2nd AXB-SPE (rear panel) OUT FIG. 6 Daisy chaining two or more AXB-SPE's off of an NXC-ME260 SPE cable pinout information The following table gives pinout information for the RJ-11 SPE connector.
Installation and Wiring FIG. 7 diagrams the RJ-11 cable and connectors. RJ-11 Plug 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 RJ-11 Plug FIG. 7 RJ-11 wiring diagram Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack To install the Modules into an equipment rack, you'll need an optional AC-RK Kit. 1. Remove the front panel from the Module to expose the mounting holes. 2. Mount the module on the AC-RK bracket. 3. Place the AC-RK bracket (with the module) in the equipment rack and secure the bracket to the rack. 4.
Installation and Wiring To install a Master Card in either an NXF CardFrame or NXI Integrated Controller: 1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object. 2. Unplug all the connectors from the Controller or Module. 3. Remove the two screws that hold the front plate on the Master Card, and remove the front plate. 4. Align the edges of the card with the guide slots inside the Master Card slot on the NXF or NXI. 5. Slide the card about halfway into the slot. 6.
Programming Programming The NetLinx programming language allows numbers in the range 0-32,767. Device 0 refers to the Master Card; numbers greater than 32,767 are reserved for internal use only. The NetLinx programming language requires a Device:Port:System (D:P:S) syntax where Axcess expects only a device number. The NetLinx D:P:S triplet variable is expressed as: DEVICE:PORT:SYSTEM where: • Device: 16-bit integer representing the device number (0-32,767). 0 = the local Master.
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command SET DATE Description Prompts you to enter the new date for the Master Card. When the date is set on the Master Card, the new date will be reflected on all devices in the system that have clocks (i.e. touch panels). By the same token, if you set the date on any system device, the new date will be reflected on the system’s Master, and on all connected devices. This will not update clocks on devices connected to another Master (in Master-to-Master systems).
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command DISK FREE Description Displays the total bytes of free space available on the Master Card's compact Flash memory. Example: >DISK FREE The disk has 2441216 bytes of free space. GET IP Displays the Master Card's D:P:S, Host Name, Type (DHCP or Static), IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP, and MAC Address. Example: >GET IP [0:1:50] IP Settings for 0:1:50 HostName MLK_INSTRUCTOR Type DHCP IP Address 192.168.21.101 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command PASS Description Sets up a pass through mode to a device. In pass through mode, any string received by the device is displayed on the screen, and anything typed is sent as a string to the device. The device can be on any system the Master you are connected to can reach. You can specify the device number, port, and system, or the name of the device that is defined in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the program.
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command ROUTE MODE DIRECT|NORMAL Description Sets the Master-to-Master route mode: • Normal mode - allows a Master to communicate with any Master accessible via the routing tables (shown with the SHOW ROUTE command). This includes a directly-connected Master (route metric =1) and indirectly connected masters (route metric greater than 1, but less than 16). • Direct mode - allows communication only with masters that are directly connected (route metric = 1).
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command SET URL Description Prompts you to enter the URL address and port number of another Master or device (that will be added to the URL list). Then, enter Y (yes) to approve/store the new addresses in the Master Card. Entering N (no) cancels the operation. Example: >SET URL [0:1:0] No URLs in the URL connection list Type A and Enter to Add a URL or Enter to exit. -> a Enter URL -> 192.168.21.
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command SHOW LOG Description Displays the log of messages stored in the Master's memory. The Master logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent messages. The log contains:· • Entries starting with first specified or most recent • Date, Day, and Time message was logged • Which object originated the message • The text of the message SHOW LOG [start] [end] SHOW LOG ALL If start is not entered, the most recent message will be first.
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command SHOW REMOTE Description Displays a list of the devices this system requires input from and the types of information needed. If when a NetLinx Master connects to another NetLinx Master, the newly connecting system has a device that the local system desires input from; the new system is told what information is desired from what device.
Programming Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description Lists all active TCP/IP connections. TCP LIST Example: >TCP LIST The following TCP connections exist(ed): 1: IP=192.168.21.56:1042 Socket=0 (Dead) 2: IP=192.168.21.56:1420 Socket=0 (Dead) Displays the list of URL addresses programmed in the Master Card (or another system). URL LIST Example: >URL LIST The following URLs exist in the URL connection list ->Entry 0-192.168.13.65:1319 IP=192.168.13.65 State=Connected Entry 1-192.168.13.
Programming Notes on Specific Telnet/Terminal Clients Telnet and terminal clients will have different behaviors in some situations. This section states some of the known anomalies. Windows client programs Anomalies occur when using a windows client if you are not typing standard ASCII characters (i.e. using the keypad and the ALT key to enter decimal codes). Most programs will allow you to enter specific decimal codes by holding ALT and using keypad numbers.
Firmware Transfers Firmware Transfers NetLinx Studio 2.0 provides the ability to download KIT firmware files to the NetLinx NXC-ME260 Master. To send firmware files, select Tools > Firmware Transfers, then select Send to NetLinx Device from the sub-menu. When using the NXC-ME260 with G4 products, use firmware build 85 or higher. Earlier firmware versions do not support G4 products.
Firmware Transfers 4. Review the File, Connection, Address, and Target Device information before you send. ! Check the Reboot option. ! Click the Send button to send the selected KIT file to the specified device. You can watch the progress of the transfer in the Send to NetLinx Device dialog. ! When the transfer is finished, and the reboot is complete, press the Close button. Allow 20-30 seconds for NetLinx Masters to reboot.
NetLinx Security NetLinx Security NetLinx Masters (version 2.10.80 or later) have built-in security capabilities. It will require a valid user name and password to access the NetLinx System’s Telnet, HTTP and FTP servers. The security capabilities are configured and applied via a Telnet connection or the NetLinx Master’s RS-232 terminal interface (the DB9 PROGRAM port on the rear of the Controller). Always use the Program port when entering potentially sensitive security information.
NetLinx Security User Name A user name is a valid character string (4 - 20 alpha-numeric characters) defining the user. This string is case sensitive. Each user name must be unique. Group Name A group name is a valid character string (4 - 20 alpha-numeric characters) defining the group. This string is case sensitive. Each group name must be unique. Password A password is a valid character string (4 - 20 alpha-numeric characters) to supplement the user name in defining the potential client.
NetLinx Security Master will not create the path if it is not valid. That must be done via another means, most commonly by using an FTP client and connecting to the FTP server on the NetLinx Master. Initial Setup (via Telnet or Terminal Connection) Security administration and configuration is done via either Telnet (the Ethernet Port on the NetLinx Master), or Terminal (the PROGRAM Port on the NetLinx Master).
NetLinx Security Or to return to previous menu Security Setup -> 3. The Main Security Menu shows a list of choices and a prompt. To select one of the listed choices, simply enter the number of the choice (1-13) at the prompt and press . 4. Each option in the Main Security Menu displays a sub-menu specific to that option. The following sub-section describe using each of the Main Security Menu options.
NetLinx Security For example, if selection 2) is selected, HTTP Security will be disabled. The menu will then be displayed again as follows: Select to change current security option 1) Terminal (RS232) Security.................. Enabled 2) HTTP Security.............................. Disabled 3) Telnet Security............................ Enabled 4) Security Configuration Security............
NetLinx Security 3) Add user 1. Type 3 and at the Security Setup prompt (at the bottom of the Main Security Menu) to create a new user account. A sample session response is: The following users are currently enrolled: administrator Fred Betty Enter user name: 2. At the Enter user name prompt, enter a new user name (for example "Bilbo"). A user name is a valid character string (4 - 20 alpha-numeric characters) defining the user. This string is case sensitive. Each user name must be unique. 3.
NetLinx Security Or to return to previous menu Edit User -> Each selection (1-7) accesses the named option. Press by itself to exit the menu and return to the Main Security Menu. The Edit User Menu options are described in the following table: Edit User Menu Command Description 1) Change User Password This selection prompts you to enter the new password (twice) for the user. Once the new password is entered, the user must use the new password from that point forward.
NetLinx Security Access Rights Menu Command Description 1) Terminal (RS232) Access (Enable/Disable) Enables/disables Terminal (RS232 Program port) Access. The account has sufficient access rights to login to a Terminal session if this option is enabled. 2) Admin Change Password Access (Enable/Disable) Enables/disables Administrator Change Password Access. The account has sufficient access rights to change the administrator password if this option is enabled.
NetLinx Security Edit Group Menu Please select from the following options: 1) Add directory association 2) Delete directory association 3) List directory associations 4) Change Access rights 5) Display Access Rights Or to return to previous menu. Edit Group -> Edit Group Menu: Add directory association 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 1 to add a new directory association.
NetLinx Security Edit Group menu: Delete directory association 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 2 to delete an existing directory association. A sample session response is: Select a directory association from the following: 1) /directory1/* 2) /directory2/* Select Directory -> 2. Select the directory association to be deleted, and press to delete the directory association, and return to the Edit Group menu. Edit Group menu: List directory associations 1.
NetLinx Security Edit Group menu: Display Access Rights 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 5 to view the current access rights for the selected group account. A sample session response is: Terminal (RS232)...................Disabled Admin Password Change..............Disabled FTP................................Disabled HTTP...............................Disabled Telnet.............................Disabled Security Configuration.............
NetLinx Security 10) Show List of Authorized Groups 1. Type 10 and at the Security Setup prompt (at the bottom of the Main Security Menu) to display a list of all authorized group accounts. A sample session response is: The following groups are currently enrolled: administrator Group 1 Press key to continue 2. Press to return to the Security Setup Menu. 11) Set Telnet Timeout in seconds 1.
NetLinx Security Main Security Menu The Main Security menu is described below: Main Security Menu Command 1) Set system security options for NetLinx Master Description This selection will bring up the Security Options Menu that allows you to change the security options for the NetLinx Master (refer to the Security Options Menu section on page 31 for details). These are "global" options that enable rights given to users and groups.
NetLinx Security Main Security Menu (Cont.) Command Description 14) Reset Database If a user has been given "administrator rights", this additional menu option is displayed. This selection will reset the security database to its Default Security Configuration settings, erasing all users and groups that were added. This is a permanent change and you will be asked to verify this before the database is reset.
NetLinx Security Help menu Type help at the prompt in the Telnet session to display the following help topics: Help Menu Options Command ----- Help ----- Description (Extended diag messages are OFF) : Device:Port:System. If omitted, assumes master. ? or Help Displays this list. DATE Displays the current date. DEVICE HOLDOFF ON|OFF Sets the master to holdoff devices (i.e. does not allow them to report ONLINE) until the NetLinx program has completed executing the DEFINE_START section.
NetLinx Security Help Menu Options (Cont.) Command Description SET DNS Setup the DNS configuration of a device. SET ICSP PORT Sets the IP port listened to for ICSP connections. SET ICSP TCP TIMEOUT Sets the timeout period for ICSP and i!-WebControl TCP connections. SET IP Setup the IP configuration of a device. SET TELNET PORT Sets the IP port listened to for telnet connections. SET THRESHOLD Sets the master's internal message thresholds. SET TIME Set the current time.
NetLinx Security least 4 characters long and no more than 20 characters. Any combination of letters, numbers, or other characters may be used. After the password is entered, if the password is correct you will see a welcome banner as shown below: Login: User1 Password: ***** Welcome to NetLinx v2.10.80 Copyright AMX Corp. 1999-2002 > If the password is incorrect, the following will be displayed: Login: User1 Password: ***** Login not authorized. Please try again.
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