Specifications

Introduction
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NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Introduction
NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers (X000 and X100-Series) 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 or higher). Another key
feature of this products is the ability to easily access the configuration switches without having to
remove a cover plate.
These NI Controllers are shipped with Duet firmware and can not be downgraded to earlier
Non-Duet firmware (< build 300).
These NI Controllers are Duet-compatible and can be upgraded via firmware. Duet is a
dual-interpreter firmware platform from AMX which combines the proven reliability and power of
NetLinx with the extensive capabilities of the Java
®
2 MicroEdition (J2ME) platform. Duet
simplifies the programming of a system that includes the NI-900 and other third party devices by
standardizing device and function definitions, defaulting touch panel button assignments, and
controlling feedback methods. Dynamic Device Discovery makes integration even easier by
automatically identifying and communicating with devices which support this new beaconing
technology. Refer to the System Settings - Manage Other Devices - Dynamic Device Discovery
NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
NI-2100
(FG2105-04)
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 3 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 4 IR/Serial Output ports
• 4 Digital Input/Output ports
•4 Relays
NI-2100 Kit
(FG2105-14)
• In addition to the options listed above, this Kit includes a pre-installed ICSNet daughter
card (FG2105-10)
NI-3100
(FG2105-05)
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 8 IR/Serial Output ports
• 8 Digital Input/Output ports
•8 Relays
NI-3100 Kit
(FG2105-15)
• In addition to the options listed above, this Kit includes a pre-installed ICSNet daughter
card (FG2105-10)
NI-4100
(FG2105-06)
• Support for up to 4 NetLinx control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.)
• 1 ICSNet Hub port (part of the included pre-installed ICSNet card)
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 2 ICSNet ports (part of the included pre-installed ICSNet card)
• 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 8 IR/Serial Output ports
• 8 Digital Input/Output ports
•8 Relays
References within this manual to NI X100-Series Controllers are used to describe the
NI-2100/3100/4100 Integrated Controllers. When there is an overlap of information
with other related NI Controllers, an X will be used to refer to both sets of units.
As an example, if a feature is shared by both the NI-4000 and the NI-4100 Controller,
the term NI-4x00 Series is used.