Specifications

Overview
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NX-Series Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Quick Setup and Configuration Overview
Installation Procedures
The general steps involved with most common installations of this device include:
Unpack and confirm the contents of box (see the Specifications tables in the Hardware Reference Guide for
each controller).
Connect all rear panel components and supply power to the NX controller from the external power supply.
Configuration and Communication
The general steps involved with setting up and communicating with the NX controllers’ on-board Master. In the initial
communication process:
Set the boot-time operations on the rear Configuration DIP switch.
Connect and communicate with the on-board Master via the Program port.
Set the System Value being used with the on-board Master.
Re-assign any Device values.
Retrieve the DHCP Address for the on-board Master or assign a Static IP to the on-board Master.
Once the IP information is determined, re-work the parameters for Master Communication to connect to the
on-board Master via the LAN and not the Program port.
Update the On-board Master and Controller Firmware
Before using your new NX controller, you must first update your NetLinx Studio to the most recent release.
Upgrade the Integrated Controller firmware through an IP address via the LAN connector (Upgrading the NI
Controller Firmware section on page 21) (IP recommended).
Upgrade the on-board Master firmware through an IP address via the LAN connector (Upgrading
Firmware section on page 18) (IP recommended).
Configure NetLinx Security on the NX Controller
Setup and finalize your NetLinx Security Protocols (WebConsole - Security Options section on page 22).
Program your NX controller (NetLinx Programming section on page 72).