AMX NI-900 User's Manual
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1. Port 6 4 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix port is used to connect one or more 8 maximum IRX SM swivel mount or IRX DM Decora mount IR receivers The IR RX port functions using AMX IR codes 38 KHz and 455 KHz and works ONLY with AMX IR Receivers such as the IRX DM and IRX SM Digital I O Port 5 Four channel binary I O port for contact closure with each input being capable of voltage sensing Input format is software selectable with interactive power sensing for IR ports Rear Panel Connectors Installation Guide NI 900 NetLinx Integrated Controller NI 900 Specifications Cont Rear Panel Connectors Cont IR Serial Ports 2 4 Two IR Serial control ports support high frequency carriers of up to 1 142 MHz with each output being capable of three electrical formats IR Serial Data Two IR Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously IR ports support data mode at limited baud rates and wiring distances AXlink LED Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port AXlink Port 4 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connector provides data and power to external control devices Ethernet Port RJ 45 port for 10 100 Mbps communication 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 conne2. 1 This port is used for unsecure HTTP Internet communication between the web browser s UI and the target Master HTTPS SSL_ This port is used by a web browser to securely communicate between the web server UI and the target Master ICSP Peer to peer protocol used for both Master to Master and Master to device communications integration This feature on the Master uses by default port Solutions 10500 for the XML based communication protocol This port is connected to by the client web browser s JVM when integration Solutions control pages are retrieved from the on board Master s web server 443 TCP 1319 UDP TCP 10500 TCP Note While the NI 900 is capable of receiving 8 and 9 bit characters it cannot receive 7 bit 1 stop bit data from a serial device ex 9600 N 7 1 Connections and Wiring FIG 2 shows the layout of the connectors and components located on the rear of the NI 900 NetLinx Integrated Controller RS 232 422 485 Port 1 Ethernet Ve N NI 900 RS232 422 485 Rear AXLink port IR RX Port 6 I O Port 5 IPR Serial Ports 2 4 AXLink LED green PWR FIG 2 NI 900 rear connectors and components Wiring a Power Connection Use a 12 VDC compliant power supply to provide power to the NI 900 through the rear 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix connector FIG 2 Use the previous power requirements information to determine the power draw The incoming
3. OFF Setting the Configuration Program Port DIP Switch 1 2 3 Disconnect the power supply from the rear 2 pin PWR green connector Set DIP switch positions according to the information listed in the previous Baud Rate Settings table Reapply power to the unit Preparing the NI 900 for Serial Communication 1 2 0 10 11 12 13 14 Launch NetLinx Studio 2 x default location is Start gt Programs gt AMX Con trol Disc gt NetLinx Studio 2 gt NetLinx Studio 2 Select Settings gt Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog box Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog Click the NetLinx Master radio button from the Platform Selection section to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master Click the Serial radio button from the Transport Connection Option section to indicate you are connecting to the Master via a COM port Click the Edit Settings button on the Communications Settings dialog to open the Serial Settings dialog and set the COM port parameters used to communicate to the NetLinx Master Click the OK button three times to return to the main application Right click the entry in the Online Tree tab and select Refresh System Assign a System Value by using Diagnostics gt Device Addressing from the Main menu Enable the Change System selection by clicking on it and then ent
4. PWR and GND cable from the power supply must be connected to their corresponding locations within the PWR connector Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers Instruction Manual for more detailed wiring connection information RS 232 422 485 Wiring Connector Information FIG 3 shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the rear RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 DB9 Device Port This port support most standard RS 232 communication protocols for data transmission the NI 900 uses only Port 1 DB9 Serial Port pinouts male connector 5 9 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 4 Pin 2 RX signal Pin 1 RX Pin 1 A strap to 9 Pin 3 TX signal Pin 4 TX Pin 4 B strap to 6 1 7 Pin 5 GND Pin 5 GND Pin 5 GND 6 Pin 7 RTS Pin 6 RX Pin 6 B strap to 4 Pin 8 CTS Pin 9 TX Pin 9 A strap to 1 FIG 3 RS 232 422 485 DB male connector pinouts WARNING When wiring the 422 485 connections do NOT use pre made 9 wire cable or connect the wire in the cable to any connection that will not be used by the DB9 serial port Only use wiring that connects the needed pins Ethernet 10 100 Base T Connector A standard CAT5 Ethernet cable provides 10 100 network connectivity between the Integrated Controller and the network FIG 4 Note DIP switch 1 activates deactivates the Program Run Disable Mode DIP Switches 2 3 and 4 must remain OFF at all times Baud Rate Settings 9600 bps OFF 38 400 bps default OFF OFF
5. af EFA For more detailed installation configuration programming file transfer and operating instructions refer to the N 700 and NI 900 NetLinx Integrated Controllers Instruction Manual available online at www amx com AND SERIAL NI 900 TX PROGRAM 1 A CONFIGURATION IR i 4 OM gt RX MASTER LINK ACT RX STATUS OUTPUT INPUT FIG 1 NI 900 NetLinx Integrated Controller front view Overview The NI 900 unit FG2105 90 is geared to meet the specific control and automation needs of a single room environment requiring the control of several IR devices where both price and functionality are the driving requirement This product is configured to control a limited number of video players projectors lighting thermostats and other electronic equipment The NI 900 provides support for three IR Serial Output port one RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 ports four Digital Input Output ports and one IR RX port ATTENTION Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio available for download from www amx com NI 900 Specifications Dimensions e 1 58 x 5 54 x 5 12 4 01 cm x 14 10 cm x 13 00 cm HWD e 1 rack unit high Power e 300 mA 12 VDC Requirement e Power requirements are usage dependant e 64 MB SDRAM not upgradeable e 32 MB Flash chip not upgradeable 512 Kb of Non volatile SRAM were ORO Ereiosire f veaa RR Front Panel e Program Port RS 232 DB9 connector male can be connected to C
6. cted and terminated correctly and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets Power Port 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connector Operating Temperature 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F Operating Humidity 20 85 RH Operating Environment Included Accessories 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female PWR connector 41 5025 6 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female I O connector 41 5063 Three CC NIRC IR Emitters Two 4 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female connectors 41 5047 AC RK Accessory Rack Kit FG515 CC NIRC IR cables FG10 000 11 CC NSER IR Serial cable FG10 007 10 IRX DM IR Sensor FG458 10 and FG458 11 IRX SM IR Sensor FG455 01 PMB Pole Mount Bracket FG531 STS Serial To Screw Terminal FG959 Surface Mount Bracket Accessory FG525 Other AMX Equipment Port Assignment and Functionality NI 900 Port Assignments oa p ere SO Ethernet Ports used by the NI Controller Ethernet Port Usage _ The on board Master has a built in FTP server 21 20 TCP The SSH port functions using the same interface as 22 TCP Telnet but over a secure shell where it uses SSL as a mechanism to configure and diagnose a NetLinx system Note SSH version 2 is only supported Telnet The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to 23 TCP configure and diagnose a NetLinx system The Master has a built in web server that complies 80 TCP with the HTTP 1 0 specification and supports all of the required features of HTTP v1
7. er the current and new System values Click the Change Device System Number button and when finished click Done Select Tools gt Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot the Master dialog then click Reboot to restart the Master and incorporate any changes Once the dialog replies with Reboot of system complete click Done and then click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System The default System value is one Right click on the Empty Device Tree System entry and select Refresh System to re populate the list Configuring the NI 900 for Ethernet Communication Before continuing complete the COM port steps above L A Link Activity LED lights SE o SPD Speed LED lights yellow when 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the unit s rear Ethernet connector green when the Ethernet LIA SPD the connection speed is 100 Mbps 2 Select Diagnostics gt Network Address from the Main menu and enter the pois arexGunaGEictiand and turns Off when the speed System Device 0 for a Master and Host Name information t rminaled correctly is 10 Mbps 3 To configure the Address e Use a DHCP Address by selecting the Use DHCP radio button then click the GET IP button to obtain a DHCP Address from the DHCP Server click the SET IP Information button to retain the new address and then finish the pro FIG 4 Layout of Ethernet LEDs cess by clicking the Reboot Master gt OK buttons Note On NetLinx Masters
8. omponents a DB9 port on a PC This port can be used with both Serial and NetLinx commands Configuration DIP Switch Sets the communication parameters for the Program port IR RX LED Red LED lights when IR data is being received via the rear IR RX port IR LEDs Three red LEDs light during the transmission of IR or Serial data via the rear IR port I O LEDs Four yellow LEDs light when the rear I O channels 1 4 are active LED indicator for each I O port reflects the state of that particular port Serial LEDs One set of red and yellow LEDs light when the rear DB9 Port 1 transmits or receives RS 232 422 or 485 data These LEDs do not reflect changes in either the RTS or CTS when hardware handshaking is used LINK ACT Green LED lights when the Ethernet cable is connected and an active link is established This LED also blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets Status Green LED lights when the Controller is programmed and communicating properly Output Red LED lights when the Controller transmits data sets channels On and Off sends data strings etc Input Yellow LED lights when the Controller receives data from button pushes strings commands channel levels etc ID Pushbutton Sets the NetLinx ID Device only assignment for the device RS 232 422 485 Port 1 RS 232 422 485 control port uses a DB9 male connector with XON XOFF transmit On transmit Off CTS RTS clear to send ready to send and 300 115 200 baud IR RX
9. ramming the unit By default the baud rate is set to 38 400 bps For full warranty information refer to the AMX Instruction Manual s associated with your Product s 93 2105 90 REV B TEA 1 09 eA 2009 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX I SU ULL LL ll AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time bateg Java 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 www amx com BD POWERED an EA
10. such as those aboard the NI 900 from within the Telnet e Use a Static IP Address by selecting the Specify IP Address radio button or Terminal applications you can send the SET ETHERNET MODE command to enter the IP parameters into the available fields then click the SET IP assign the speed of your Ethernet connection Information button to retain the pre reserved IP Address to the Master and then click the Reboot Master gt OK buttons to finish the process Sample NI 900 command 4 Repeat steps 1 5 from the previous section but rather than selecting the SET ETHERNET MODE AUTO Serial option choose TCP IP and edit the settings to match the IP Address you are using whether Static or IP The NI 900 only allows you to set the Ethernet mode to AUTO negotiate the 5 Click on the Authentication Required radio box if the Master is secured and Ethernet connection speed Using any of the other connection modes 10 Half press the User Name and Password button to enter a valid username and Full or 100 Half Full results in an error message password being used by the secured Master Program Port Baud Rate Settings 6 Click the OK button three times to return to the main application The Configuration DIP switch is located on the front panel Use this DIP switch to set the baud rate for the Program Port according to the settings shown in the following table Make sure the baud rate you set matches the baud rate on your PC s NetLinx COM Settings before prog
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