AMX NI-4100
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1. DAYS Installation Guide ag EG N 41 OO NetLinx Central Controllers The NI 4100 series of NetLinx Controllers provide versatility with the ability to integrate the NI 4100 Specifications Cont largest number of devices in the NI Series of Master Controllers including projectors lighting VCR and DVD players thermostats and other electronic equipment In these IR Serial red Light to indicate the IR Serial channels 1 8 are transmitting control data on technology driven environments this solution allows for the future addition of more devices Ports 9 16 LED indictor for each IR port remains lit for the length of time and control capabilities that IR Serial data is being generated With a perfect mix of compatible formats the NI 4100 series offers flexibility and customization for businesses experiencing rapid growth and for homes that demand reflects the state of that particular port seamless integration of technology and design The NI 4100 series provides higher NetLinx Control Accepts up to 4 compatible NetLinx Cards NXC COMZ2 NXC IRS4 performance with a faster processor up to 256MB of onboard RAM and Duet compatibility Card Slots 1 4 NXC I 010 NXC REL8 OUTPUT LED RS 232 422 485 Status LEDs Rear Panel Components INPUT LED RELAY Status LEDs RS 232 422 485 7 RS 232 422 485 control ports using DB9 male connectors with XON STATUS LED IR SERIAL a n Ports 1 7 XOFF transmit on transmit off CT2. Positions Cor No e 9600 bps E OF ON TOON TN re Nor oro seam TON ON TONY ON Note DIP switch 1 activates deactivates the Program Run Disable Mode DIP Switches 2 3 and 4 must remain OFF at all times For full warranty information refer to the AMX Instruction Manual s associated with your Product s 10 10 2010 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 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 800 222 0193 fax 469 624 7153 technical support 800 932 6993 e www amx com Ethernet Ports Used by the NI 4100 Ethernet Ports Used Port type FTP Port ype m pe ooo SSH ony SSH vZ s supported 2z e e o C T a e O E e E Preparing the NI 4100 for Serial Communication To establish serial communication with the Controller via the PROGRAM DB9 port 1 Use a Serial DB9 cable i e CC COM Programming Port Cable not included to connect the Controller s Program port to a DB9 port on a PC 2 Launch NetLinx Studio 2 x default location is Start gt Programs gt AMX Control Disc gt NetLinx Studio 2 gt NetLinx Studio 2 3 Select Settings gt Master Communication Settings from the menu bar to open the Master Communication Settings dialog box 4 Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog 5 Click the NetLinx Master radio button f
3. S RTS clear to send ready to send LINK ACT LED pe siaus LEDS and 300 115 200 baud ICSNet 2 RJ 45 connectors for ICSNet interface provided by optional ICSNet daughter card ICSHub Out RJ 45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller provided by optional CSNet daughter card Relay Port 8 e 8 channel single pole single throw relay ports Each relay is independently controlled Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices Channel range 1 8 Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC 1 A Two 8 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female connectors provide relay termination Ties Je Bey Hoan ea Peer Clee Ne J eer Aue ay Se stam er det fae E Rc Pay TK RX TX RX TK AK TK AK TX RX IX AK TX RX NETLINX NI 4100 front Slot 1 4 connectors Digital I O 8 channel binary I O port for contact closure with each input being capable ICSNet ICSHub Ports provided by optional Port 17 of voltage sensing Input format is software selectable with interactive ICSNet daughter card power sensing for IR ports RS 232 422 485 Ports 1 7 Note The I Os are not dry closure they are electronic switches that float at 5V when Off Therefore they should not be expected to work in situations NETLINX that require true dry contact or dry closure The I Os do work with AMX PC1 PC2 UPC20 and UPC20 IR Serial 8 IR Serial control ports support high frequency carriers of up to 1 142 MHz a Ports 9 16 with each output b
4. ard Master Verify you are using the L A link activity Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are latest version of NetLinx Studio available for download from www amx com connected and terminated correctly and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets Specifications AxLink Port 4 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connector that provides data and power NI 4100 Specifications to external control devices Green AXlink LED indicates the state of the AXlink port Models Available e NI 4100 64MB Controller FG2105 06 l NI 4100 256 256MB Controller FG2105 26 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connector CardFrame Sets the starting address for the Control Cards in the CardFrame Factory Dimensions HWD 5 3 16 x 17 x 9 5 16 13 2 cm x 43 2 cm x 23 7 cm RU 3 x l DIP Switch default CardFrame DIP switch value 0 The Control Card address range is 1 3064 Power Requirement 900 mA 12 VDC Control Card 20 pin male connectors that connect the Control Cards and external Memory NI 4100 NI 4100 256 Connectors 1 4 equipment to the CardFrame 64 MB SDRAM 256 MB SDRAM Operating Operating Temperature 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F e 1 MB Non volatile NV SRAM z i i pa volatile NV 1 MB Non volatile NV SRAM Environment Operating Humidity 20 to 85 RH Compact Flash 2GB or greater upgradeable to 4GB see Other AMX Equipment e Heat Dissipation Typical 36 9 BTU hr No
5. eing capable of two electrical formats IR or Serial ae ene ee ee Fo gee oe e 8 IR Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously COD mmm Ele bag m IR ports support data mode at limited baud rates and wiring distances Program Port RS 232 DB9 connector male can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC This connector can be used with serial and NetLinx programming com mands as well as other DB9 capable devices to both upload download information from the NetLinx Studio program Cardframe I O Port 17 ETHERNET Configuration Sets the communication parameters for the Program port see Baud Rate DIP Switch 10 100 Port DIP Switch Settings AxLink Port Relays Port 8 IR Serial Ports 9 16 12 VDC ANR Cornediai ID Pushbutton Sets the NetLinx ID Device only assignment for the device PROGRAM Port CONFIGURATION DIP Switch Slot 1 4 connectors Ethernet Port RJ 45 connector provides TCP IP communication This is an Auto MDI MDI X enabled port which allows you to use either straight through or FIG 1 NI 4100 crossover Ethernet cables The NI 4100 s on board Master also provides the ability to update installed control card The Ethernet Port LEDs show communication activity connection status firmware speeds and mode information e SPD speed Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100 ATTENTION Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps Verify you are using the latest NI firmware for the on bo
6. ice 0 for a Master and Host Name information 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 Informa tion button to retain the new address and then finish the process by clicking the Reboot Master gt OK buttons e Use a Static IP Address by selecting the Specify IP Address radio button enter the IP parameters into the available fields then click the SET IP 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 4 Repeat steps 1 5 from the previous section but rather than selecting the Serial option choose TCP IP and edit the settings to match the IP Address you are using Static or IP 5 Click on the Authentication Required radio box if the Master is secured and press the User Name and Password button to enter a valid username and password being used by the secured Master 6 Click the OK to close all dialogs and return to the main application Onboard WebConsole NetLinx Masters 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 Master The WebConsole consists of a series of web pages that are collectively called the Master Configuration Manager Refer to the NI Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole amp P
7. in 2 RX signal Pin 1 RX Pin 1 A strap to 9 B Pin 3 TX signal Pin 4 TX Pin 4 B strap to 6 1 ia 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 2 RS 232 422 485 DB9 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 The RJ 45 Ethernet connector provides 10 100 network connectivity between the panel and the NetLinx Master FIG 3 L A Link Activity LED lights UA SPD green when the Ethernet cables are connected and SPD Speed LED lights yellow when the connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the terminated correctly speed is 10 Mbps FIG 3 Layout of Ethernet LEDs Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the Integrated Controller and external NetLinx devices Baud Rate Settings Program Port DIP Switch The Program Port DIP switch is located on the rear of the device 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 programming the unit Baud Rate Settings Baud Rate Positions Positione Position 7
8. itch value Card slot Number 1 4 Card Address For example A DIP switch setting of 00010101 0 0 0 96 0 384 1536 SLOT ex 1 2017 A card in slot number 1 device address 2017 Set the CardFrame Number DIP switch value is based on the table below wae fe fa e os e e rea _ 1505 ON Cycle power to the unit for approximately 5 seconds This allows the unit to read the new device number settings Wiring a Power Connection Use a 12 VDC compliant power supply to provide power to the Controller via the rear 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix connector Use the power requirements information listed in the Specifications table to determine the power draw The incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN power supply must be connected to their corresponding locations within the PWR connector e This unit should only have one source of incoming power e Using more than one source of power to the Controller can result in damage to the internal components and a possible burn out e Apply power to the unit only after installation is complete RS 232 422 485 Wiring Connector Information FIG 2 shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the rear RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 DBY Device Ports These ports support most standard serial mouse control devices and RS 232 communication protocols for PC data transmission The NI 4100 uses Ports 1 7 DB9 Serial Port pinouts male connector 9 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 4 7 P
9. rogramming Guide for details on the WebConsole Accessing the WebConsole From any PC that has access to the LAN that the target Master resides on 1 Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the target Master in the Address Bar 2 Press Enter to access WebConsole for that Master The initial view is the WebControl page Additional Documentation Additional Documentation for the N1 3100 is available at www amx com e Refer to the NX x100 Series Hardware Reference Guide for additional details on Installation Upgrading and Wiring the NI 3100 e Refer to the NI Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole amp Programming Guide for detailed configuration instructions 93 2105 06 REV J BaD ure
10. rom the Platform Selection section to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master 6 Click the Serial radio button from the Transport Connection Option section to indicate you are connecting to the Master via a COM port 7 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 8 Click OK to close all dialogs and return to the main application 9 Right click the Online Tree tab entry and select Refresh System the Controller should appear in the Device Tree If not verify that the Serial cable is connected properly and that the Baud Rate settings on the Controller set via the Program Port DIP Switch match the settings in NetLinx Studio Once Serial communication has been established use NetLinx Studio to configure the Controller for Ethernet Communication as described below Configuring the NI 4100 for Ethernet Communication Before continuing complete the COM port steps above 1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Controller to the LAN to which the PC running NetLinx Studio is connected Note The NI x100 Controllers feature an Auto MDI MDI X Ethernet port This provides the option of using either a standard straight through or a crossover Ethernet cable to communicate with a PC both cable types will work 2 Select Diagnostics gt Network Address from the menu bar and enter the System Dev
11. te AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market Included 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female PWR connector 41 5025 availability Accessories 4 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female AXlink connector 41 5047 Weight 9 15 Ibs 4 15 kg 10 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female I O connector 41 5107 Installation Kit KA2105 01 MEAN WI N black mane mien 8 pin Relay Common Strip Certifications FCC Part 15 Class B CE and IEC 60950 4 rack mount screws 4 washers Front Panel LEDs Slots 2 8 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix female Relay connectors 41 5083 LINK ACT Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly 2 CC NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables FG10 000 11 green Also blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets 2 removable rack ears 62 2105 07 Status green Blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating Other AMX 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connector 41 5026 properly Equipment CC NSER IR Serial cables FG10 007 10 Output red Blinks when the Controller transmits data sets channels On and Off sends NCK NetLinx Connector Kit FG2902 data strings etc STS Serial To Screw Terminal FG959 Upgrade Compact Flash factory programmed with firmware Input yellow Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes strings NXA CF2NI4G 4 GB Flash Upgrade FG2116 07 commands channel levels etc RS 232 422 485 Light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 7 are transmit
12. ting or receiving RS 232 Connections and Wiring use E Inserting NetLinx Cards into the NetLinx Control Card Slots Relay rag Plight te indicate the relay channels 1 9 ara acive dosed These LEDS NetLinx Cards can be installed into the front card slots The cards mount horizontally through the card slot openings on the front panel of the enclosure To install a NetLinx Card reflect the state of the relay on Port 8 1 Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object and unplug all the connectors from the unit 2 Remove the three screws by turning them in a counter clockwise direction and remove the front faceplate 3 Align the edges of the card with the internal guide slots and gently slide it in all the way until the rear edge of the card snap into place 4 Re secure the faceplate by inserting the three screws by turning them in a clockwise direction and securing the front faceplate to the Controller 5 Re apply power and other connections as necessary Setting the Integrated Controllers Starting Card Address The 8 position CardFrame Number DIP switch on the rear panel sets the starting address the device number in the D P S specification for the Control Cards installed in the controller The Control Card address range is 1 3064 The factory default CardFrame DIP switch value 0 All CardFrame DIP switches in the OFF position The formula for setting the starting address is DIP sw
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