AMX NetLinx Integrated Controller NXI User's Manual
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1. Memory 64K of IR memory 32K IR memory for IR ports 8 11 32K IR memory for IR ports 12 15 Ports RS 232 422 485 ports 1 6 Relay port 7 IR Serial ports 8 15 I O port 16 Six RS 232 422 485 control ports with XON XOFF transmit on transmit off and CTS RTS clear to send ready to send 300 230 400 baud Channel range 1 255 e Channels 1 254 provide feedback only Channel 255 CTS Push channel Reflects the state of the CTS Input if a CTSPSH command was sent to the port 12 channel relay port Channel range 1 12 8 IR Serial control ports that support high frequency carriers up to 1 14 MHz Channel range 1 32 767 e Channels 1 253 output IR commands Channel 254 feedback Power Fail used with PON and POF commands Channel 255 feedback Power status when IOLink is set 8 channel I O port for contact closure 0 5 VDC voltage sensing or interac tive power sensing for IR ports Channel range 1 8 Front panel components Card slot RS 232 422 485 LEDs Relay LEDs IR Serial LEDs I O LEDs Accepts NXC ME260 NetLinx Master or Hub card Hub Cards NXC NH Hub Card NXC HS Hub Server Card NXC HE Hub Expander Card 6 sets of red and yellow LEDs light to indicate ports 1 6 are transmitting or receiving RS 232 422 or 485 data TX LEDs red blink when transmitting data RX LEDs yellow blink when receiving data 12 red LEDs light t2. Fak Operation Reference Guide NXI NetLinx Integrated Controller Controllers Initial Release Last Revised 1 8 2009 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 compo nents that are warranted for a period of one 1 year Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies MX Series products and KC Series products are warranted for a period of one 1 year Unless otherwise specified OEM and custom products are warranted for a period of one 1 year Software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty This warranty extends only to products purchased directly from AMX Corporation or an Authorized AMX Dealer AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform This includes any lost profits lost savings incidental damages or consequential damages AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tor
3. INPUT1 ACTIVE HIGH SET INPUT An active state can be high logic high or low logic low or contact closure Channel changes Pushes and Releases generate reports based on their active state Setting an input to ACTIVE HIGH will disable the output for that channel Sets the input channel s active state Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt SET INPUT lt Channel gt lt State gt Variable State LOW or HIGH Example SEND COMMAND I0 SET INPUT 1 HIGH Sets the I O channel to detect a high state change and disables output on the channel Programming 22 NXI NetLinx Integrated Controller Programming he Docum Name al EX It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 1 09 2009 AMX All rights reserved AMX and the AMX logo are registered trademarks of AMX AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time
4. each of the eight I O ports act as a switch to ground and are rated at 200 mA 12 VDC e Channel range 1 8 Blinks in unison with the Master card s NetLinx LED indicating the ICSP bus is synchronized Sets the NetLinx ID D P S assignment for the NXtI Enclosure Metal with black matte finish Front faceplate Weight Plastic gray faceplate with translucent viewing window 4 10 Ibs 1 85 kg Dimensions HWD 1 72 x 17 0 x 8 80 43 68 mm x 431 80 mm x 223 52 mm Included accessories 4 CC NIRC IR Emitter cables Optional accessories e 12 VDC power supply CC N232 RS 232 422 cables CC NIRC IR cables e CC NREL Relay cables e CC NSER IR Serial cables Product Information 4 NXI NetLinx Integrated Controller Connections and Wiring Installing the Master or Hub Card The NXC ME260 NetLinx Master or any Hub Card can be installed in the NXI The card mounts in a horizontal position through the master card slot on the rear panel of the NXI enclosure see FIG 1 on page 1 To install a Master or Hub Card in an NXI Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object Unplug all the connectors from the NXI Remove the two screws that hold the front plate on the Master or Hub Card and remove the front plate Align the edges of the card with the guide slots inside the Master Card slot on the NXI Slide the card about halfway into the slot Insid
5. lt DEV gt SET BAUD Baud Parity Data Stop 485 DISABLE ENABLE Variables Baud 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 factory set default 57600 76800 115200 230400 Parity N none O odd E even M mark S space Data 7 or 8 data bits Stop 1 or 2 stop bits 485 Disable Disables RS 485 mode and enables RS 422 485 Enable Enables RS 485 mode and disables RS 422 Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 SET BAUD 9600 N 8 1 485 ENABLE Sets the RS232_1 port s communication parameters to 9 600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and enables RS 485 mode TSET BAUD Temporarily sets the RS 232 422 485 port s communica tion parameters Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt TSET BAUD Stop 485 DISABLE ENABLE TSET BAUD works the same as SET BAUD except that the changes are not permanent and the previous values will be restored if the power is cycled on the device Baud Parity Data HSOFF Disables hardware hand shaking default Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt HSOFF Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 HSOFF Disables hardware handshaking on the RS232_1 device HSON Enables RTS ready to send and CTS clear to send hardware handshaking Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt HSON Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 HSON Enables hardware handshaking on the RS232_1 device RXCLR Clears all characters in the receive buffer waiting to be
6. sent to the Master Card Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt RXCLR Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 RXCLR Clears all characters in the RS232_1 device s receive buffer waiting to be sent to the Master Card RXOFF Stops transmitting received characters to the Master Card default Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt RXOFF Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 RXOFF Stops the RS232_1 device from transmitting received characters to the Master Card RS 232 422 485 Send_Commands Cont RXON Starts transmitting received characters to the Master Card This command is sent automatically when issuing a CREATE_BUFFER Send_Command Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt RXON Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 RXON Sets the RS232_1 device to transmit received characters to the Master Card TXCLR Stops and clears all charac ters waiting in the transmit buffer Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt TXCLR Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 TXCLR Clears and stops all characters waiting in the RS232_1 device s transmit buffer XOFF Disables software handshak ing default Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt XOFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 XOFF Disables software handshaking on the RS232_1 device XON Enables software handshak ing Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt XON Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 XON Enables software handshaking on the RS232_1 device R
7. connectors on the NXI port 7 Connectors labeled A are for common B are for output Each relay is isolated and normally open A metal commoning strip is supplied with each NXI to connect multiple relays IR Serial Connections and Wiring You can connect up to eight IR or serial controllable devices to the IR Serial connectors ports 8 15 These connectors accept an IR emitter CC NIRC that mounts on the device s IR window or a mini plug CC NSER that connects to the device s control jack The IR Serial connector wiring specifications are listed in the following table IR Serial Connector Wiring Specifications No Port Signal Function 1 8 GND Signal GND Signal 1 IR Serial data 2 9 GND Signal GND Signal 2 IR Serial data 3 10 GND Signal GND Signal 3 IR Serial data _ 4 11 GND Signal GND Signal 4 IR Serial data 5 12 GND Signal GND Signal 5 IR Serial data 6 13 GND Signal GND Signal 6 IR Serial data 7 14 GND Signal GND Signal 7 IR Serial data 8 15 GND Signal GND Signal 8 IR Serial data Input Output I O Connections and Wiring The I O port responds to switch closures or voltage level high low changes or can be used for logic level outputs You can connect up to eight devices to the I O connectors port 16 A contact closure between GND and an I O port is detected as a Push When us
8. 1 CTOF 10 Sets the off time between each IR pulse to 1 second CTON Sets the total time of IR pulses transmitted and is stored in non volatile mem ory Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CTON lt Time gt Variable Time 0 255 in tenths of a second increments default 5 5 second Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 CTON 20 Sets the IR pulse duration to 2 seconds GET MODE Polls the IR Serial ports and reports the active mode set tings to the device request ing the information Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt GET MODE Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 GET MODE System response example PORT 4 IR CARRIER IO LINK 0 IROFF Halts and clears all IR output on the designated port Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt IROFF Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 IROFF Immediately halts and clears all IR output signals on the IR_1 port POD Disables active PON power on or POF power off com mand settings Channel 255 changes are enabled This command is used in conjunction with the I O Link command Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt POD Example SEND _COMMAND IR_1 POD Disables PON and POF command settings on the IR_1 device POF Turns off a device based on input Link If at any time the IR sensor reads that the device is on such as if one turned it on manually at the front panel the card automatically attempts to turn the device back off If three attempts fa
9. Card PULSE Pulses a channel on a device on and off The device can be on any sys tem 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 REBOOT lt D P S gt Reboots the Master Card or specified device RELEASE DHCP Releases the DHCP setting for the Master Card SEND_COMMAND Sends a command to a device The device can be on any system the master you are connected to can reach You can specify the device num ber port and system or the name of the device that is defined in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the NetLinx Program The data of the string is entered with NetLinx string syntax SEND_STRING Sends a string to a 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 defined in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the NetLinx Program The data of the string is entered with NetLinx string syntax SET DATE 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 all connected devices This will not update clocks on devices connected to anot
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11. E Displays the current time on the Master Card URL LIST lt D P S gt Displays the list of URL addresses programmed in the Master Card ESC Pass Codes There are escape codes in the pass mode These codes can switch the display mode or exit pass mode The following escape codes are defined Escape Pass Codes Command Description ESC ESC Exit Pass Mode Typing a plus shift followed by another plus followed by an ESC the escape key followed by another escape exits the pass mode The Telnet session returns to normal ESCA ASCII Display Mode Typing a plus shift followed by another plus followed by an ESC the escape key followed by an A sets the display to ASCII mode Any ASCII characters received by the device will be displayed by their ASCII symbol Any non ASCII characters will be displayed with a followed by two hex characters to indicate the characters hex value ESC D Decimal Display Mode Typing a plus shift followed by another plus followed by an ESC the escape key followed by a D sets the display to decimal mode Any characters received by the device will be displayed with a followed by numeric characters to indicate the characters decimal value ESC H Hex Display Mode Typing a plus shift followed by another plus followed by an ESC the escape key followed by an H sets the display to hexadecimal mode Any characters received by the device wi
12. S 232 422 485 Send_String Escape Sequences RS 232 422 485 Send_String Escape Sequences 27 17 Sends device specific break characters for a specified duration Syntax SEND STRING lt DEV gt 27 17 lt Time gt Variable Time 1 255 in 100 microsecond increments Example SEND STRING RS232_1 27 17 10 Sends a break character of 1 millisecond to the RS232_1 device 27 18 1 Sets the ninth data bit to 1 on all character transmissions You can use this escape sequence with the BSMON command Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 18 1 Example SEND STRING RS232_1 27 18 1 Sets the RS232_1 device s ninth data bit to 1 on all character transmissions 27 18 0 Sets the ninth data bit to 0 on all character transmissions You can use this escape sequence with the BSMON command Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 18 0 Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 18 0 Sets the RS232_1 devices ninth data bit to 0 on all character transmissions 27 19 Inserts time delays before transmitting the next charac ter Syntax SEND STRING lt DEV gt 27 19 lt Time gt Variable Time 1 255 in 1 millisecond increments Example SEND STRING RS232_1 27 19 10 Inserts a 10 millisecond delay before transmitting characters to the RS232_1 device 27 20 0 Sets the RTS hardware handshaking output to Low Inactive Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 20 0 Example SEND STRING RS232_1 27 20 0 Sets the RTS
13. YSTEM 16 bit integer represents the system number 0 this system Program Port Commands The Program port commands listed in the following table can be sent directly to the Master Card using a terminal program i e Telnet Be sure that your PC s COM port and terminal program s communication settings match those in the table below PC COM Port Communication Settings Baud 38400 default Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None In your terminal program type Help or a question mark and lt Enter gt to display the Program port commands listed in the following table Program Port Commands Command Description DATE Displays the current date and day of the week DEVICE STATUS lt D P S gt Displays a list of all active on channels for the specified D P S Enter DEVICE STATUS without the D P S variable the Master Card displays ports channels and version information DNS LIST lt D P S gt Displays Domain suffix e Configured DNS IP Information DOC FREE Displays the total bytes of free space available on the Master Card s Disk on Chip ECHO OFF Disables terminal character s echo display function ECHO ON Enables terminal character s echo display function GET IP lt D P S gt Displays the Master Card s D P S Host Name Type DHCP or Static IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP and MAC Address MEM Displays the largest free block of Maste
14. ample SEND COMMAND IR_1 SET MODE IR Sets the IR_1 port to IR mode for IR control IR Serial Send_Commands Cont SP Generates a single IR pulse You can use the CTON to set pulse lengths and CTOF for time off between pulses Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt SP lt IR OUT gt Variable IR OUT 1 252 and 256 65 000 Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 SP 25 Pulses IR code 25 on IR_1 device IR Serial Send_Commands Cont XCHM Syntax Changes the IR output pat SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt XCH lt Mode gt tern for the XCH command Variable Mode 0 4 Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Sets the IR_1 device s extended channel command to mode 3 Mode 0 Example default x x lt x gt lt enter gt SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 3 enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 enter SEND COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 1 Example lt x gt lt x gt lt x gt lt enter gt SEND COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 enter SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 4 enter SEND COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 enter Mode 2 Example lt x gt lt x gt lt x gt SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 3 SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 4 SEND COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 3 Mode 3 Exampl
15. e 100 100 lt x gt lt x gt SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 3 SEND_COMMAND IR_1 XCH 34 Transmits the IR code as 3 4 SEND COMMAND IR_1 XCH 343 Transmits the IR code as 100 100 100 4 3 Mode 4 Mode 4 sends the same sequences as the CH command Only use Mode 4 with channels 0 199 XCH Syntax Transmits IR code in the for SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt XCH lt Channel gt mat set with the XCHM mode Variable command Channel 0 999 IR Serial Send_Commands Cont ZAP HIGH Syntax Deletes all IR data stored in SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt ZAP HIGH the NXI ports 12 15 Example SEND_COMMAND IR_4 ZAP HIGH Deletes IR commands in ports 12 15 of the IR_4 device ZAP LOW Syntax Deletes all IR data stored in SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt ZAP LOW the NXI ports 8 11 Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 ZAP LOW Deletes IR commands in ports 8 11 of the IR_1 device Input Output Send_Commands The following Send_Commands program the I O ports on the NXI 1 0 SEND_COMMANDS GET INPUT An active state can be high logic high or low logic low or contact closure Channel changes Pushes and Releases generate reports based on their Gets the input channels active state active state Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt GET INPUT lt CHAN gt Variable CHAN 1 8 Example SEND_COMMAND IO GET INPUT 1 Gets the I O port s active state System response
16. e the Master Card slot on NXI locate the 6 pin control cable connector NO oPowNs gt Plug the connector from the NXI into the 6 pin terminal on the Master or Hub Card This connector is keyed to ensure correct orientation 8 Once the control cable is connected gently slide the card all the way in until you feel the rear edge of the card lightly snap into place 9 Re apply power and other connections as necessary Preparing connecting captive wires 1 Strip 0 25 inch of wire insulation off all wires 2 Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section Do not tighten the screws excessively doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector RS 232 422 485 Wiring Specifications The following table lists the wiring specifications for the RS 232 422 485 connectors ports 1 6 RS 232 422 485 Wiring Specifications Pin Signal Function RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 1 GND Signal ground x X 2 RXD Receive data X 3 TXD Transmit data X 4 CTS Clear to send x 5 RTS Request to send X 6 TX Transmit data X X strap to pin 8 7 TX Transmit data X X strap to pin 9 8 RX Receive data x X strap to pin 6 9 RX Receive data X X strap to pin 7 10 12 VDC Power optional optional Relay Connections and Wiring You can connect up to 12 independent external relay devices to the Relay
17. e time between power pulses in 10 second incre ments and is stored in per manent memory Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt PTOF lt Time gt Variable Time 0 255 in tenths of a second increments default 15 1 5 seconds Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 PTOF 15 Sets the time between power pulses to 1 5 seconds for the IR_1 device PTON Sets the duration of power pulses in 10 second incre ments Time is stored in per manent memory Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt PTON lt Time gt Variable Time 0 255 in tenths of a second increments default 5 5 seconds Example SEND _COMMAND IR_1 PTON 15 Sets the duration of the power pulse to 1 5 seconds for the IR_1 device SET IO LINK Links an IR or Serial port to an I O channel for use with DE POD PON and POF commands The I O status is automatically reported on channel 255 on the IR port Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt SET IO LINK lt Number gt Variable Number 1 8 set the I O channel to 0 to disable I O link settings Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 Sets the IR_1 port link to I O channel 1 The IR port uses the specified I O input as power status for processing PON and POF commands SET IO LINK 1 SET MODE Sets the IR Serial ports for IR or Serial controlled devices connected to a CardFrame or NetModule Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt SET MODE lt Mode gt Variable Mode IR or Serial Ex
18. ed for voltage inputs the I O port detects a low 0 1 5 VDC as a Push and a high 3 5 5 VDC signal as a Release When used for outputs the I O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated at 200 mA 12 VDC The PWR pin 12VDC 200 mA is designed as a power output for the PCS2 or VSS2 or equivalent The GND connector is a common ground and is shared by all I O ports The following table lists the wiring specifications for the I O connectors I O Port Wiring Specifications Pin Signal Function 1 GND Signal GND 2 01 Input output 3 I O 2 Input output 4 1 0 3 Input output 5 0 4 Input output 6 1 0 5 Input output 7 1 0 6 Input output 8 1 07 Input output 9 1 0 8 Input output 10 12VDC PWR Programming This section describes the Send_Commands Send_Strings and Channel commands you can use to program the NXI The examples in this section require a declaration in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of your program to work correctly Refer to the NetLinx Programming Language instruction manual for specifics about declarations and DEFINE_DEVICE information Using the ID Button The ID Button on the rear panel of the NXI FIG 1 on page 1 is used in conjunction with the NetLinx Studio software program to allow you to assign new Device and System numbers for the NXI 1 Using NetLinx Studio place the system in Identity ID Mode ID Mode means the entire system is put on hold while it waits for an event from a
19. g commands enable or disable the LEDs on the NXI LED Send_Commands LED DIS Issue this command to port 1 to disable all the LEDs on the NXI When activity Disables the LEDs occurs on a port s or NXI the LEDs will not light Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LED DIS Example SEND COMMAND System_1 LED DIS Disables all the LEDs on the System_1 NXI LED EN Issue the command to port 1 to enable the LEDs on the NXI default setting Enable LEDs default When activity occurs on a port s or NXI the LEDs light Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt LED EN Example SEND COMMAND System_1 LED EN Enables the System_1 NXI s LEDs RS232 422 485 Ports Channels RS232 422 485 Ports Channels 255 CTS push channel Reflects the state of the CTS input if a CTSPSH command was sent to the port RS 232 422 485 Send_Commands RS 232 422 485 Send_Commands BOMOFF Sets the port s communica tion parameters for stop and data bits according to the software settings on the RS 232 port default This command works in conjunction with the B9MON command Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt B9MOFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 B9MOFF Sets the RS 232 port settings to match the port s configuration settings BOMON Overrides and sets the com munication settings on the RS 232 port to nine data bits and one stop bit CHARD Sets the delay time between transmitted characters in 100 microsecond incremen
20. hardware handshaking output to Low on the RS232_1 device 27 20 1 Sets the RTS hardware handshaking output to High Active Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 20 1 Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 20 1 Sets the RTS hardware handshaking output to High on the RS232_1 device IR Serial Ports 8 15 Channels IR Serial Ports Channels 00001 00229 IR commands 00229 00253 00254 May be used for system call feedback Power Fail Used with the PON and POF commands 00255 Power status Shadows I O Link channel status 00256 65000 IR commands IR Serial Send_ Commands The following IR and IR Serial Send_Commands generate control signals for external equipment IR Serial Send_Commands CAROFF Disables the carrier signal until a CARON command is received Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CAROFF Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 CAROFF Stops transmitting IR carrier signals to the IR_1 port Enter will follow the number If the channel is greater than or equal to 100 the IR func tion 127 is generated for the one hundred digit CARON Syntax Enables carrier signals SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt CARON default setting Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 CARON Starts transmitting IR carrier signals to the IR_1 port CH Syntax Sends IR pulses to select a SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt CH lt Number gt channel All channels below Variable 100 are tran
21. her Master in Master to Master systems SET DNS lt D P S gt Prompts you to enter a Domain Name DNS IP 1 DNS IP 2 and DNS IP 3 Then you enter Y yes to approve store the information in the Master Card Entering N no cancels the operation SET IP lt D P S gt Prompts you to enter a Host Name Type DHCP or Fixed IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway IP address Enter Y yes to approve store the information in the Master Card Entering N no cancels the operation SET TIME Prompts you to enter the new time for the Master Card When the time is set on the Master Card the new time will be reflected on all devices in the system that have clocks i e touch panels By the same token if you set the time on any system device the new time will be reflected on the system s Master and all connected devices This will not update clocks on devices connected to another Master in Master to Master systems SET URL lt D P S gt Prompts you to enter the URL address and port number Enter Y yes to approve store the new addresses in the Master Card Entering N no can cels the operation SHOW DEVICE lt D P S gt Displays a list of all devices present on the bus SHOW LOG 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 e Entries starting with first specified or most recent e Date Day and Time message was
22. il the card will continue executing com mands in the buffer If there are no commands in the buffer the card will con tinue to try until a PON or POD command is received If it fails to turn the device off a PUSH and RELEASE is made on channel 254 to indicate a power failure error Channel 255 changes are disabled after receipt of this command You can only use the PON and POF commands when an IR device has a linked I O channel Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt POF Example SEND _COMMAND IR_1 POF Sends power down IR commands 28 if present or 9 to the IR_1 device IR Serial Send_Commands Cont PON Turns on a device based on input Link If at any time the IR sensor reads that the device is off such as if one turned it off manually at the front panel the card automatically attempts to turn the device back on If three attempts fail card will continue executing commands in the buffer If there are no commands in the buffer the card will continue to try until a POF or POD command is received If it fails to turn the device on a PUSH and RELEASE is made on channel 254 to indicate a power failure error Channel 255 changes are disabled after receipt of this command You can only use the PON and POF commands when an IR device has a linked I O channel Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt PON Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 PON Sends power up IR commands 27 or 9 to the IR_1 port PTOF Sets th
23. ll be displayed with a followed by two hex characters to indicate the characters hex value 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 For example hold ALT hit the keypad 1 then hit keypad 0 then release ALT The standard line feed code is entered decimal 10 Windows will perform an AnsiToOem conversion on some codes entered this way because of the way Windows handles languages and code pages The following codes are known to be altered but others may be affected depending on the computer s setup Characters 15 21 22 and any characters above 127 This affects both Windows Telnet and Terminal programs Linux Telnet client The Linux Telnet client has three anomalies that are known at this time A null 00 character is sent after a carriage return Ifan ALT 255 is entered two 255 characters are sent per the telnet RAFT Ifthe code to go back to command mode is entered ALT 29 which is the character is not sent but telnet command mode is entered LED Disable Enable Send Commands The followin
24. logged e Which object originated the message e The text of the message SHOW LOG start end SHOW LOG ALL e If start is not entered the most recent will be first If end is not entered the last 20 messages will be shown e If ALL is entered all stored messages will be shown starting with the most recent Program Port Commands Cont SHOW NOTIFY Displays a list of devices that other systems have requested input from and the types of information needed Note that the local system number is 1061 SHOW REMOTE Displays a list of the devices this system requires input from and the types of information needed 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 Note the local system number is 1062 SHOW ROUTE Displays information about how this NetLinx master is connected to other NetLinx masters SHOW SYSTEM Provides a list of all devices in all systems currently on line The system s lists are either directly connected to this master i e 1 hop away or are referenced in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the NetLinx program You may provide the desired system number as a parameter to display only that system s information e g SHOW SYSTEM 2001 The systems listed are shown in numerical order TCP LIST Lists all active TCP IP connections TIM
25. nweesnwsnqenpansthoeensncesneuseenreesievccsond 10 Notes on Specific Telnet Terminal Clients ssssssssscsceccssscsssssssssssseeeeeseseeseens 11 WindowsTM client programs sssccccsscsssscsesscsssseccesssssseeeesssssseeessesssseeesesssseeeessssees 11 Linux Telnet Clennt sincsccsicsecedccsseccessessacdecanecasecesasesaseussatcouecrsesedsssneabenssaeceseestacdacedesssiancsts 11 LED Disable Enable Send Commands sccceecsssccssccsscccsscsccesceesccesccssccsceesees 11 RS232 422 485 Ports Channels wcsscsccccisessssesiececcsscnseccssessssanssseececutcedsucessdneticcsboonecnss 11 RS 232 422 485 Send Commands ccccsssccssccsssccsccecccsscssccesseesceesceccecsccesceeeces 12 RS 232 422 485 Send_String Escape Sequences ssssssssssssececcesessssssssssneeeeees 15 IR Serial Ports 8 15 Chantnels ssccsssscsssseccssscessscecssecessececseceecsecesseceeseees 16 IR Serial Send Commands ccccccssccssccssccesccescecsccsscccsccescceseeesccececeseeeseseceeseees 16 Input Output Send Commands o 0icccccisessesiscecccpecoecssnesssnaccesecne povcsssaverscuessesoncewecses 21 Table of Contents NXI NetLinx Integrated Controller Product Information The NXI NetLinx Integrated Controller represents the new generation of AMX multi port central controllers The NXI can be programmed to control RS 232 422 485 Relay IR Serial and Input Output devices using the NetLinx programming lang
26. ny NetLinx device in the named system for example pushing the ID button on the NXI The device that generates the first event is the identified device 2 Press the ID Mode button to generate an event from the NXI and assign new device and system numbers in NetLinx Studio Device Port System D P S A device is any hardware component that can be connected to an AXlink or ICSNet bus Each device must be assigned a unique number to locate that device on the bus The NetLinx programming language allows numbers in the range 0 32 767 Device 0 refers to the local master numbers greater than 32 767 are reserved NetLinx requires a Device Port System D P S specification This D P S triplet can be expressed as a series of constants variables separated by colons or a DEV structure For example STRUCTURE DEV INTEGER Number Device number INTEGER Port Port on device INTEGER System System the device belongs to The D P S notation is used to explicitly represent a device number port and system For example 128 1 0 represents the first port on device 128 on this system If the system and Port specifications are omitted e g 128 system 0 indicating this system and port 1 the first port is assumed Here s the syntax NUMBER PORT SYSTEM where NUMBER 16 bit integer represents the device number PORT 16 bit integer represents the port number in the range 1 through the number of ports on the Controller or device S
27. o indicate relay channels 1 12 are active closed 8 red LEDs light to indicate IR Serial channels 1 8 are transmitting control data 8 yellow LEDs light when I O channels 1 8 are active NXI Specifications Cont Rear Panel Components RS 232 422 485 ports 1 6 Relay port 7 IR Serial ports 8 15 I O port 16 ICSP LED green ID pushbutton Six 10 pin male connectors that support bi directional RS 232 422 485 communication XON XOFF CTS RTS 300 230 400 baud e Channel range 1 255 e Channels 1 254 provide feedback only Channel 255 CTS Push channel Reflects the state of the CTS input if a CTSPSH command was sent to the port Three 8 pin male relay connectors normally open that support up to 12 independent external relay devices Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC 1A e Channel range 1 12 Two 8 pin male connectors that support IR or serial wired IR control The eight IR Serial control ports support high frequency carriers up to 1 14 MHz e Channel range 1 32 767 e Channels 1 253 IR commands e Channel 254 PowerFail used with PON and POF commands e Channel 255 Power status when IOLink is set 8 channel I O port for contact closure 0 5 VDC voltage sensing or interac tive power sensing for IR ports The 10 pin male connector has inputs that detect 0 1 5 VDC low as a Push and 3 5 5 VDC high as a Release When used as an input
28. r Card memory MSG OFF MSG OFF disables the MSG ON display see below MSG ON MSG On sets the terminal program to display all messages generated by the Master Card OFF Turns off a channel on a device The device can be on any system the master you are connected to can reach You can specify the device num ber port and system or the name of the device that is defined in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the program ON Turns on a channel on a device The device can be on any system the master you are connected to can reach You can specify the device num ber port and system or the name of the device that is defined in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the program PASS 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 See ESC Pass Codes section on page 10 for descriptions of the escape codes available in pass mode PING Tests network connectivity to and confirms the presence of another net worked device It operates just like the PING application in Windows or Linux ee abd Program Port Commands Cont PROGRAM INFO Displays the NetLinx program s name residing in the Master
29. smitted as two digits If the IR code for Nema ENTER 21 is loaded an Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 CH 18 The NXI performs the following e Transmits IR signals for 1 IR code 11 The transmit time is set with the CTON command e Waits until the time set with the CTOF command elapses e Transmits IR signals for 8 IR code 18 e Waits for the time set with the CTOF command elapses If the IR code for Enter IR code 21 is programmed the NXI performs steps 5 and 6 e Transmits IR signals for Enter IR code 21 e Waits for the time set with the CTOF command elapses CP Clears buffered IR com mands and sends a single IR pulse You can set the Pulse and Wait times with the CTON and CTOF commands Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt CP lt Number gt Variable Number 1 252 and 256 65 000 253 255 reserved Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 CP 2 Clears the active buffered commands and pulses IR_1 port s channel 2 IR Serial Send_Commands Cont CTOF Sets the duration of off time no signal between IR pulses for channel and IR function transmissions Off time set tings are stored in non vola tile memory The factory default for channel off time is 5 5 second This command is associated with the SP single pulse and CP clear pulse commands Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CTOF lt Time gt Variable Time 0 255 in tenths of a second increments Example SEND COMMAND IR_
30. t claim including negligence and strict product liability a contract claim or any other claim This limitation of liability cannot be waived or amended by any person This limitation of liability will be effective even if AMX Corporation or an authorized representative of AMX Corporation has been advised of the possibility of any such damages This limi tation of liability however will not apply to claims for personal injury Some states do not allow a limitation of how long an implied warranty last Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of inci dental or consequential damages for consumer products In such states the limitation or exclusion of the Limited Warranty may not apply This Limited Warranty gives the owner specific legal rights The owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state The owner is advised to consult applicable state laws for full determination of rights EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY AMX CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AMX CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Table of Contents Product Informati n ssinssaseescsssiancescsissotinsasssiisiasziianestesaeuntieamitrenlabeesdatenebineasaias 1 Front and Rear Panel
31. ts This command works in conjunction with the BSMOFF command Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt B9MON Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 B9MON Resets the RS 232 port s communication parameters to nine data bits one stop bit and locks in the baud rate Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CHARD lt Time gt Variable Time 0 255 in 100 microsecond increments Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 CHARD10 Sets a 1mS delay between all transmitted characters CHARDM Sets the delay time between transmitted characters in 1 millisecond increments Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CHARDM lt Time gt Variable Time 0 255 in 1 millisecond increments Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 CHARDM10 Sets a 10 mS delay between all transmitted characters CTSPSH Enables Pushes Releases and status information to be reported via channel 255 If Clear To Send CTS is high the channel is on Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt CTSPSH Example SEND_COMMAND RS232_1 CTSPSH Sets the RS232_1 port to detect changes on the CTS input CTSPSH OFF Disables Pushes Releases and status information to be reported via channel 255 Turns CTSPSH off Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CTSPSH OFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232_1 CTSPSH OFF Turns off CTSPSH on the specified device RS 232 422 485 Send_Commands Cont SET BAUD Sets the RS 232 422 485 port s communication param eters Syntax SEND COMMAND
32. uage and NetLinx Studio program Depending on your specific control needs the NXI can be equipped with either a Master or Hub Card For use as a master controller the NXI accepts the NXC ME260 NetLinx Master Card Front and Rear Panel Components Remove the faceplate to see the front panel FIG 1 containing groups of colored LED indicators that light when their corresponding control ports receive transmit data These LEDs are grouped by control type and are numbered according to their corresponding port connector numbers on the rear panel The rear panel contains all of the RS 232 422 485 Relay IR Serial and I O connectors plus the ID pushbutton and ICSP LED Figure 1 shows the front and rear panels of the NXI I O LEDs yellow IR Serial LEDs red Relay LEDs red RS 232 422 485 TX RX LEDs a gaan a22 485 ih s wot T E j 7 ei r a r a rsa r a r a ESAE TAANE 1234 ee Te TERK ETS Master Hub Card Slot oooo0oo0o0000000 oooooo0o000000 ooo 0000 eoo0000000 TK RK TK RK TK RK TK RK TK RK TX RK NXI Integrated Controler w7 7 front ICSP LED green Relays port 7 l Maes ports 1 6 Master Hub Card Slot RS 232 422 485 IR Serial ports 8 15 I O port 16 rear ID Pushbutton FIG 1 NXI front and rear panel components Specifications NXI Specifications Power requirements 1 09 A 12 VDC NXI only no card
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