Operation/Reference Guide NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface Control System Accessories Initial Release: 5/15/2008
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................. 1 Installation ..........................................................................................................3 Wiring and Connections............................................................................................
Table of Contents ii NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface
Overview Overview The NetLinx NXB-KNX interface (FG2031-01) allows AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers the ability to control, integrate and communicate with homes and buildings that utilize the KNX communication protocol. KNX is the world’s first open, royalty-free, and platform independent standard for home and commercial building control. (front) (rear) FIG.
Overview NXB-KNX Specifications (Cont.
Installation Installation Wiring and Connections To avoid any damage to the electronic component, installation must be performed in an ESD safe environment. Do not connect power to the NXB-KNX until the wiring is complete. The NXB-KNX is installed between the NetLinx Master and the KNX control bus, and passes NetLinx control commands to the KNX control bus via 2-wire twisted pair cabling, as indicated in FIG.
Installation PoE (Power Over Ethernet) The NXB-KNX uses CAT5/CAT6 wire via the Ethernet port for PoE power. Use the PS-POE-AF Power over Ethernet Injector (FG423-80) to simplify wiring and installation by eliminating the need for an AC outlet at each point of installation. The NXB-KNX can be placed up to approximately 330’ (100 meters) from PoE Injector.
Configuration Configuration Overview NXB-KNX units have a built-in WebConsole that allows you to make various configuration settings via a web browser on any PC that has access to the NXB-KNX device. The web console consists of a series of web pages that are collectively called the "NXB-KNX Configuration Manager" (FIG. 1). Click here to log in Hover mouse here to access the Admin drop-down menu FIG.
Configuration FIG. 2 Bonjour for Windows - example screen As shown in FIG. 2, Bonjour for Windows operates as a plug-in to Internet Explorer (version 7 shown), and is displayed in the IE Explorer Bar. If you have installed Bonjour for Windows, but don’t see the Bonjour toolbar icon, you may need to "unlock" and expand the toolbars to see it. Accessing the WebConsole From any PC that has access to the LAN that the NXB-KNX resides on: 1.
Configuration Security Settings Select Security Settings from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Security Settings page (FIG. 4). Use the options on the page to specify security options and login information for this NXB-KNX unit. FIG. 4 Security Settings page Enable / Disable Security Settings Web Security: Click this checkbox to enable Web Security. When Web security is enabled, a username and password are required to access any system Web pages (default = disabled).
Configuration Click Accept to save your changes. Note that changes on this page take effect immediately. Click Cancel to cancel any changes. Logging Into the Configuration Manager (With Security Enabled) Login is only required if the Web and/or Admin security options have been enabled on the unit. 1. Click the Login link in the upper-right corner of the initial page (FIG. 1). This invokes the Login popup page (FIG. 5). FIG.
Configuration Domain Suffix: Enter the Domain Suffix for this unit. DNS 1, 2, 3: Enter up to three DNS addresses for this unit. Reboot: Click to initiate a system reboot. IP Settings changes only take effect after a reboot. Port Settings Select Port Settings from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Port Settings page (FIG. 7). Use the options on the page to specify various Port settings for this NXB-KNX unit. FIG.
Configuration Clock Manager Hover the cursor over the Clock Manager option in the Admin menu to open the Clock Manager sub-menu (FIG. 8). FIG. 8 Clock Manager sub-menu Each of the options listed in the submenu are also accessible via options on the Clock Manager page (FIG. 9). FIG. 9 Clock Manager options Clock Manager - Mode Manager Select the main Clock Manager entry in the Admin Menu, or select Mode from the Clock Manager sub-menu, and the Mode Manager page will be displayed (FIG. 10): FIG.
Configuration Re Sync Period: Select the desired re-synch period for the clock from this drop-down menu. Resynch period options include 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1, 2 and 4 hours (default = 1 hour). Timezone: Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down menu. Date: Use these fields to manually enter today’s date (mm/dd/yyyy). Time: Manually enter the current time (hh:mm:ss). Click Accept to save your changes. Note that changes on this page take effect immediately.
Configuration Ends: These options allow you to specify when to stop using daylight savings time. Select a month and time to start from the drop-down menus. • Select Fixed to end daylight savings at a specific Day, Month and Time (an additional field for Day is provided when this radio button is selected). • Select Occurrence to end daylight savings at a specified occurrence (additional fields for Week of the Month, and Day of the Week are provided). Click Accept to save your changes.
Configuration Application Upgrade Select Application Upgrade from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Application Upgrade page (FIG. 13). FIG. 13 Application Upgrade page This page allows you view information on the application file currently loaded on this unit, and to upload an application .JAR file to the unit. Current Application Information Information on the current application loaded on the device is displayed here.
Configuration Firmware Upgrade Select Firmware Upgrade from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Firmware Upgrade Manager page (FIG. 14). Use the options on the page to upgrade the firmware on this NXB-KNX unit. FIG. 14 Firmware Upgrade Manager page This page allows you view information on the firmware version currently loaded on this unit, and to upload a firmware .JAR file to the unit. Current Firmware Information Information on the current firmware loaded on the device is displayed here.
Programming - Telnet Commands Programming - Telnet Commands Overview The NXB-KNX supports Telnet communications. This type of terminal communication can be accessed remotely, via TCP/IP. Telnet is an insecure form of terminal communication, since it does not require a physical connection to the device to connect. Further, the Telnet interface exposes information to the network (which could be intercepted by an unauthorized network client).
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands The Terminal commands listed in the following table can be sent directly to the NXB-KNX via Telnet terminal session. In your terminal program, type "Help" or a question mark ("?") and to access the Help Menu, and display the Program port commands described below: Terminal Commands Command Description ----- Help ----- (Extended diag messages are OFF) ? or Help Displays this list of commands. DATE Displays the current date and day of the week.
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands (Cont.) Command MEM Description Displays the largest free block of the NXB-KNX’s memory. Example: >MEM The largest free block of memory is 11442776 bytes. MSG ON|OFF Enables/Disables extended diagnostic messages. • MSG On sets the terminal program to display all messages generated by the NXB-KNX. • MSG OFF disables the display. Example: > MSG ON Extended diagnostic information messages turned on.
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands (Cont.) Command SET DNS Description Sets up the DNS configuration. This command prompts you to enter a Domain Name, DNS IP #1, DNS IP #2, and DNS IP #3. Then, enter Y (yes) to approve/store the information in the NXB-KNX. Entering N (no) cancels the operation. Note: The device must be rebooted to enable new settings.
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands (Cont.) Command SET HTTPS PORT Description Sets the NXB-KNX’s IP port listened to for HTTPS connections. Note: The NXB-KNX must be rebooted to enable new settings.
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands (Cont.) Command SET TELNET PORT Description Sets the NXB-KNX’s IP port listened to for Telnet connections. Note: The NXB-KNX must be rebooted to enable new settings.
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands (Cont.) Command Description SHOW HEAP Displays heap usage statistics. SHOW MEM Displays the memory usage for all memory types. TIME Displays the current time on the NXB-KNX.
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