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1. Channel Description 1 255 Generate the IR or serial command assigned to that channel 1 199 Provide intelligent feedback if a channel with no IR command turned On the card will turn that channel Off Ports 1 4 Generate PUSH and RELEASE statements corresponding to the state of inputs 1 4 A contact closure to GND is reported as a PUSH The PUSH and RELEASE channel is 255 Channel reporting status is 255 Channel 255 changes are disabled after receipt of the PON command Programming Information The following NetLinx Send Commands control the NXC IRS4 Control Card NXC IRS4 Send Commands Command Description CAROFF Syntax Disable the IR carrier signal SEND COMMAND DEV CAROFF until a CARON command is Example received SEND COMMAND IR 1 CAROFF Stops transmitting IR carrier signals to the IR 1 port CARON Syntax Enable the IR carrier signals SEND COMMAND DEV CARON default Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 CARON Starts transmitting IR carrier signals to the IR 1 port NXC IRS4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description CH Send IR pulses for the selected a channel All channels below 100 are transmitted as two digits If the IR code for ENTER function 21 is loaded an Enter will follow the number If the channel is greater than or equal to gt 100 then IR function 127 or 20 whichever exists is generated for the one hundred
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3. 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 7 e NXC IRSA 4 Port IR S Control Card 24 NetLinx Cardframe Control Cards and NetModules NXC REL10 Relay Control Card The NXC REL10 Relay Control Card FG2020 provides ten relays that support devices that employ simple momentary or latching contact closure control with LED feedback FIG 6 shows the REL 10 card pm and NC 3 pin jumpers J1 J5 Im and NC 3 pin jumpers J6 J10 FIG 6 NXC REL10 Relay 10 Control card Specifications NXC REL10 Specifications Power Requirements 260 mA 12 VDC Operation Relay 1 10 ten relays 1A 24 VAC 28 VDC LEDs Ten red LEDs light to show ON status activity for each relay Wiring Two 10 pin 3 5 mm captive screw terminals Commoning strip metal Pinouts and Functions NXC REL10 Pinouts and Functions Pin Function Pin Function 1 Relay 1A 11 Relay 6A 2 Relay 1B 12 Relay 6B 3 Relay 2A 13 Relay 7A 4 Relay 2B 14 Relay 7B 5 Relay 3A 15 Relay 8A 6 Relay 3B 16 Relay 8B 7 Relay 4A 17 Relay 9A 8 Relay 4B 18 Relay 9B 9 Relay 5A 19 Relay 10A 10 Relay 5B 20 Relay 10B NXC REL10 Channel
4. al EX Operation Reference Guide NetLinx Cardframe Control Cards and NetModules NXC NXF and NXM Series Central Controllers Last Revised 8 25 2011 AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers Distributors VIP s or other AMX authorized entity AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for three 3 years from the date of purchase with the following exceptions Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three 3 years except for the display and touch overlay compo nents are warranted for a period of one 1 year Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads power supplies and MX Series products are warranted for a period of one 1 year AMX lighting products are guaranteed to switch on and off any load that is properly connected to our lighting products as long as the AMX lighting products are under warranty AMX also guarantees the control of dimmable loads that are properly con nected to our lighting products The dimming performance or quality there of is not guaranteed impart due to the random combi nations of dimmers lamps and ballasts or transformers AMX software is warranted for a period of ninety 90 days Batteries and incandescent lamps are not covered under the warranty AMX AutoPatch Epica
5. 255 Measured 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 0 Clear the ninth data bit by setting it to O on all character transmissions Used in conjunction with the BQMON command Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 18 0 Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 18 0 Sets the RS232_1 device s ninth data bit to 0 on all character transmissions I El KE NXC COM2 Send String Escape Sequences Cont Command Description 27 18 1 Used in conjunction with the BS9MON command Set the ninth data bitto 1 Syntax for all subsequent SEND STRING lt DEV gt 27 18 1 characters to be Example transmitted SEND STRING RS232 1 27 18 1 Sets the RS232 1 device s ninth data bit to 1 on all character transmissions 27 19 lt time gt Insert a time delay before transmitting the next character 27 20 0 Set the RTS hardware handshake s output to high gt 3V Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 19 lt time gt Variable time 1 255 Measured 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 Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 20 0 Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 20 0 Sets the RTS hardware handshake s output to high on the RS232_1 device 27 20 1 Set the RTS h
6. Card address LLAA A NOTE For example For DIP switch setting 00010101 0 0 0 0 96 0 384 1536 SLOT ex 1 2 2017 Acard in slot number 7 would be device address 2023 1 Setthe CardFrame Number DIP switch based on the information listed in the table below Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Value 12 24 48 96 192 384 768 1536 2 Cycle power for approximately 5 seconds so the system can read the new device number settings Factory default DIP switch value 0 zero All DIP switches are in the OFF position 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 spe
7. Modula Modula Series4 Modula CatPro Series and 8Y 3000 product models will be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of sale and will remain in good working order for a period of three 3 years following the date of the original sales invoice from AMX The three year warranty period will be extended to the life of the product Limited Lifetime Warranty if the warranty card is filled out by the dealer and or end user and returned to AMX so that AMX receives it within thirty 30 days of the installation of equipment but no later than six 6 months from original AMX sales invoice date The life of the product extends until five 5 years after AMX ceases manufacturing the product model The Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to products in their original installation only If a product is moved to a different installation the Limited Lifetime Warranty will no longer apply and the product warranty will instead be the three 3 year Limited Warranty All products returned to AMX require a Return Material Authorization RMA number The RMA number is obtained from the AMX RMA Department The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of each box The RMA is valid for a 30 day period After the 30 day period the RMA will be cancelled Any shipments received not consistent with the RMA or after the RMA is cancelled will be refused AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number AMX is not liable for any dama
8. Sets Output 1 servo speed to 64 50 Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV LEVOFF LEVON The NXC VAI4 will not transmit any level value messages until after the receipt of this command This command is sent automatically when the CREATE LEVEL command is executed Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV LEVON PC Sets the shape of the Output x voltage ramps Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt OUTPUT gt C lt CURVE gt Variables OUTPUT Any Output 1 2 3 or 4 CURVE N Normal linear L Logarithmic l Inverted logarithmic Example SEND COMMAND DEV P1CL Sets CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP CURVE to logarithmic NXC VAI4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description PE The specified output will then remain proportional to the specified input Selects which voltage Syntax reference if any is to be SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt OUTPUT gt E lt REFERENCE SELECTION B U used for scaling of the output Variables voltage OUTPUT any Output 1 2 3 or 4 Reference selection N Normal None Uses no reference scaling E External Use the External Reference input to scale the output T Input Use the corresponding lt x 4 gt input as the reference for the output B U Bipolar or Unipolar has no meaning for reference selection N Unipolar mode sets the voltage range to between OV and reference voltage Bipolar mode sets the output voltage range
9. Audio OUT Audio OUT 5 Output 1 Audio OUT no connection Channel 2 6 GND Audio GND Audio GND 7 Input 2 Audio IN Audio IN 8 Input 2 Audio IN Audio GND 9 Output 2 Audio OUT Audio OUT 10 Output 2 Audio OUT no connection Channel 3 11 GND Audio GND Audio GND 12 Input 34 Audio IN Audio IN 13 Input 3 Audio IN Audio GND 14 Output 3 Audio OUT Audio OUT 15 Output 3 Audio OUT no connection Channel 4 16 GND Audio GND Audio GND 17 Input 44 Audio IN Audio IN 18 Input 4 Audio IN Audio GND 19 Output 4 Audio OUT Audio OUT 20 Output 4 Audio OUT no connection NXC VOL4 Connections Wiring The NXC VOLA card contains four audio volume control channels Each line level channel is isolated from system ground and can be configured for balanced or unbalanced line operation It supports programmable audio levels audio mute variable ramp speeds and preset levels Each audio channel s input to output gain ratio is adjustable via the on board jumpers shown in FIG 8 on page 37 Audio Channel Gain Ratio Jumper Settings CHAN 1 Unity jumper not installed ooo 1 J4 CHAN 1 Gain 10 dB Input level 4 dB Output level setting on pins 1 and 2 cao CHAN 1 Attenuate 4 dB Input level 10 dB Output level setting on pins 3 and 4 oca 1 J4 NXC VOL4 Channel Assignments The NXC VOLA channel assignments are listed in the following table This card has 2 ports with 2 audio channels in each port The two audio channe
10. NetModules eurer enero orta apt ehe Fei o eroe eKa se Ree Eee pa eee ua siese Tap se suavi sis 4 NXS NMS NetModules specifications esee eene eene nnn nennt 4 Mounting modules into an equipment rack ccccssccccessscssssssssssssseeseeeeesssssessssseseees 4 Installing Control Cards into an NXF CardFrame eene eene 4 Preparing connecting captive wires eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene eene nennen nenne eene nnn 5 Using the ID scent 5 NXC COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card 1 eret retro tne porta n epp brake 7 Specifications esseede 7 Pinouts and Wiring Configuration eseesssesssssesesssesserecsersersessssesereereesersesssseseeseeeeeeees 8 NXC COM2 Channel Assignmient cenae eue eoe et itte tene een pusr oe pee Ue casae rie 8 NXC COM2 Programming Information eee eene eene nnn nnne 9 NXC COM2 Send _Commands ccccssccesccsccescescceccescceccecccecsesccessescceccesccectessesceesceseees 9 BIMOEP e 9 BIMO N eT LLL LL LLL LLLI LI 9 E m Pa Sd D M 9 CHARDM eT 9 GUSPSH E E E A E E T AEE E 9 CTSPSH OFF eera enea EE EEEE EE A E T EE E E 9 GET BAUD TM 9 Hie pee ea E EEE E E EEE EE E EAE EEEE E E AEA T 10 Hie A T E EE A N E A E T 10 a E ETE TA L E E EE E TEE LT LLL 10 nh oll E E E L E EENE EA E T 10 RXON eB E EES
11. No software from this Site may be downloaded or exported i into or to a national or resident of Cuba Iraq Libya North Korea Iran Syria or any other coun try to which the United States has embargoed goods or ii anyone on the United States Treasury Department s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U S Commerce Department s Table of Deny Orders AMX does not authorize the downloading or exporting of any software or technical data from this site to any jurisdiction prohibited by the United States Export Laws This Agreement replaces and supersedes all previous AMX Software License Agreements and is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and all disputes will be resolved in the courts in Collin County Texas USA For any questions concern ing this Agreement or to contact AMX for any reason please write AMX License and Warranty Department 3000 Research Drive Richardson TX 75082 Table of Contents NXF CardFrame and NetModules siisssissisesssisssissssacaisieoseaissassacesiassiasnssisnsdsvieiinnes 1 NXP CarQPrame M 1 NXF Cardtrame Specifications occcisccterccacdecicsosversccseseciseueeestentessenieectenscub n tecdeceeu 2 Mounting Master Hub Cards in an NXF CardFrame eee eene 2 Setting the CardFrame s starting address eee 2 Device Port System D P 5 eoo eue door oet ea ee ceo gas Porno eeu a sUosstsesexsceeessseteesteseises 3 NXS NMS
12. O ports 1 10 to 12 V VO mode Use for connections that will draw more than 12 V Connections wiring Two 10 pin 3 5 mm captive screw terminals Pinouts Signals and I O Mode Functions NXC I O10 Pinouts Signals and I O Mode Functions Pin Signal SW mode Functions VO mode functions 1 Common Signal ground Common 1 2 VO 1 Input 1 Input 1 3 Common Signal ground Common 2 4 VO 2 Input 2 Input 2 5 Common Signal ground Common 3 6 1 0 3 Input 3 Input 3 7 Common Signal ground Common 4 8 VO 4 Input 4 Input 4 9 Common Signal ground Common 5 10 VO 5 Input 5 Input 5 11 Common Signal ground Common 6 12 VO 6 Input 6 Input 6 13 Common Signal ground Common 7 14 VO 7 Input 7 Input 7 15 Common Signal ground Common 8 16 I O 8 Input 8 Input 8 17 Common Signal ground Common 9 18 0 9 Input 9 Input 9 19 Common Signal ground Common 10 20 VO 10 Input 10 Input 10 NXC I O10 Channel Assignments Channel Description 1 10 Represent I O channels 1 10 Setting the Switch Voltage Mode Jumpers The NXC I O10 responds to switch closures or voltage level high low changes Compatible I O devices include the Power Control Sensor PCS tape transports and limit switches The inputs are set for SW mode closure or VO mode as described below SW switch Mode setting default Jumper pins 2 and 3 Senses switch or relay con
13. channel 10 is ON the voltage on Output 1 is set to 100 OFF Sets Output 1 voltage to 50 ON While channel 11 is ON the voltage on Output 2 is set to 10096 OFF Sets Output 2 voltage to 5096 ON While channel 12 is ON the voltage on Output 3 is set to 10096 OFF Sets Output 3 voltage to 5096 d ON While channel 13 is ON the voltage on Output 4 is set to 10096 OFF Sets Output 4 voltage to 50 T ON While channel 14 is ON the voltage on Output 1 is set to 096 OFF Sets Output 1 voltage to 50 1E ON While channel 15 is ON the voltage on Output 2 is set to 096 OFF Sets Output 2 voltage to 5096 ie ON While channel 16 is ON the voltage on Output 3 is set to 0 OFF Sets Output 3 voltage to 5096 un NXC VAI4 Channel Assignments Cont Channel State Function ON While channel 17 is ON the voltage on Output 4 is set to 096 d OFF Sets Output 4 voltage to 50 ib ON While channel 18 is ON the voltage on Output 1 is set to 75 OFF Sets Output 1 voltage to 5096 ON While channel 19 is ON the voltage on Output 2 is set to 75 19 OFF Sets Output 2 voltage to 50 20 ON While channel 20 is ON the voltage on Output 3 is set to 7596 OFF Sets Output 3 voltage to 50 zi ON While channel 21 is ON the voltage on Output 4 is set to 75 OFF Sets Output 4 voltage to 5096 ON While channel 22 is ON the voltage on Output 1 is set to 25 22 OFF Sets Output 1 voltage to 50 m ON Wh
14. enabled when the I O ports are set to SW mode The V Clamp jumper settings are described below N lt 12 V mode setting default Use the default setting for all loads that require less than 12 V V CLAMP aca o Uc m z N lt When this jumper is set to Open and an I O port is used as an Open mode setting output the I O port is rated at 85 mA 9 28 VDC V CLAMP EJ Oo v z E When this jumper is Open it is the technician s responsibility to clamp the external source relay anytime the voltage exceeds 12 V The source relay should always be clamped if the voltage exceeds 12 V Contact the relay manufacturer to determine the size of the diode in the source relay NXC l O10 Input Output Control Card 16 NetLinx Cardframe Control Cards and NetModules NXC IRSA 4 Port IR S Control Card The NXC IRSA 4 Port IR S Control Card FG2023 provides four IR Serial input control ports with LED status feedback Each port in the NXC IRS4 stores programmed commands for IR or serial controlled devices FIG 5 shows the IRSA card tieni FIG 5 NXC IRSA 4 Port IR Serial Control card Specifications NXC IRS4 Specifications Power Requirements 110 mA 12 VDC Power 12 VDC power for sensors Operation IR 1 4 4 IR Serial control ports Input 1 4 4 input ports for closure or 0 5 VDC sensing 200 mA Memory 32K of IR memory shared between four ports IR Frequency
15. input reads that the device is OFF such as if one turned it off manually at the front panel IR function 27 if available or IR function 9 is automatically generated in an attempt to turn the device back ON If three attempts fail the IR port will continue executing commands in the buffer and trying to turn the device On If there are no commands in the buffer the IR port will continue trying to turn the device ON until a POF or PPOD command is received If the IR port fails to turn the device ON a PUSH and RELEASE is made on channel 254 to indicate a power failure error You can only use the PON and POF commands when an IR device has a linked I O channel Channel 255 changes are disabled after receipt of this command 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 Set the time duration between power pulses in 10 second increments This time increment is stored in permanent memory This command also sets the delay between pulses generated by the PON or POF send commands in tenths of seconds It also sets the delay required after a power ON command before a new IR function can be generated This gives the device time to power up and get ready for future IR commands It also sets the delay required after a power ON command before a new IR function can be generated This gives the device time to power up and get ready for future IR com
16. two RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 control ports and LED feedback for remote sources connected to the NetLinx CardFrame NI 4000 or NetModule FIG 3 shows the COM2 card ICSNET Status LED Sis n ye C se A sd VO r dnm s TT TTT ow n minn E ELULULECEELR BRO LE niveau FIG 3 NXC COM2 Dual COM Port Control card Specifications NXC COM2 Specifications Power Requirements 140 mA 12 VDC Operation Data 1 2 Two RS 232 422 485 control ports supports XON XOFF CTS RTS 300 230 400 baud Status LEDs 2 per channel Red LED shows TX transmit data activity Yellow LED shows RX receive data activity LED 1 CH1 TX red LED 2 CH1 RX yellow LED 3 CH2 TX red LED 4 CH2 RX yellow Green ICSP status LED located on the board On card is not in communication with the Master Blinks 1 second intervals during normal operation Connections wiring Two 10 pin 3 5 mm captive screw terminals DEVICE D 0107 Pinouts and Wiring Configuration NXC COM2 Pinouts NXC COM2 Wiring Configuration Pin Signal Function RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 1 GND Signal ground X X 2 RXD1 Receive data X 3 TXD1 Transmit data X 4 CTS1 Clear to send X 5 RTS1 Request to send X 6 TX1 Transmit data x X strap to pin 8 7 TX1 Transmit data X X strap to pin 9 8 RX1 Receive data X X strap to pin 6 9 RX1 R
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18. Assignments Channels 1 10 represent relays 1 10 NXC REL10 Connections Wiring The NXC REL10 Control Card has 10 relays that are independently controlled and electrically isolated The relay contacts are rated for a maximum of 1 A 0 24 VAC or 0 28 VDC resistive Jumpers located on the Card allow you to select Normally Open NO or Normally Closed NC contact settings RELAY 1 NC NO Baca NO Normally open Jumper pins 1 and 2 default RELAY 1 NC NO EZ NC Normally closed Jumper pins 2 and 3 NXC VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card The NXC VAIA Analog Voltage Control Card FG2025 provides four independent analog to digital inputs and four independent digital to analog outputs which are controllable over the ICSP network Each port can be configured for a variety of DC input and output signals The NXC VAIA incorporates the functionality of the AXC VAD and AXC VRG AXlink cards FIG 7 shows the VAI4 card FIG 7 NXC VAM Analog Voltage Control card Specifications NXC VAI4 Specifications Power Requirements Inputs 330 mA 12 VDC Four high impedance analog DC inputs Outputs Four analog DC outputs user configurable D A A D conversion A D and D A converters for analog sampling and control 8 or 10 bit user selectable via the ADMODE SEND COMMAND see the Programming Information section on page 31 for details Available input voltages OVto 12V A
19. END COMMAND DEV RXON Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 RXON Stops the RS232 1 device from transmitting received characters to the Master SET BAUD Set the RS 232 422 485 port s communication parameters Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt SET BAUD lt baud gt lt parity gt lt data gt lt stop gt 485 lt Enable Disable gt Variables Baud baud rates are 230400 115200 76800 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 150 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 232 422 485 Enable Enables RS 485 mode and disables RS 234 422 Note The only valid 9 bit combination is baud N 9 1 Example SEND COMMAND SOMEDEVICE 1 SET BAUD 115200 N 8 1 485 ENABLE Sets the SOMEDEVICE port s communication parameters to 115 200 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and enables RS 485 mode NXC COM2 Send_Commands Cont Command Description TSET BAUD Temporarily set the RS 232 422 485 port s communication parameters for a device TXCLR Stop and clear all characters waiting in the transmit out buffer and stops transmission 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 Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt TSET BAUD lt baud gt lt parity gt lt data
20. I O x specified set point to the default value SET POINT H L Syntax high or low SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt I O gt Z lt VOLTAGE gt H L Variables I O Any input or output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 plus 0 for EREF VOLTAGE The current actual measured voltage at the I O Examples SEND COMMAND DEV P1Z20 5VL Creates a low end calibration point associating the current D A code with 0 5 volts SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P1Z11 5VH Creates a high end calibration point associating the current D A code with 11 5 volts SEND COMMAND DEV P0Z0 1VL Creates a low end calibration point associating the current EREF A D code with 0 1 volts SEND COMMAND DEV P1ZL Returns the Output 1 lower set point to its default NXC VOL4 Volume Control Card The NXC VOLA Volume Control Card FG2024 provides four discrete volume control channels with LED feedback The volume control channels can be programmed for mono or stereo operation and balanced or unbalanced audio connections It supports programmable audio levels audio mute variable ramp speeds and preset levels Use the on board jumpers to set the gain attenuation Unity Pro level 4dBu to Consumer level 10dBu conversion or Consumer level to Pro level on each channel FIG 8 shows the VOLA card l O Jumpers CH1 CH4 74 y i xs que d gi FIG 8 NXC VOL4 Volume Control card Specifications NXC VOL4 S
21. IRS4 Send Commands Cont Command Description SET IO LINK Link an IR or Serial port to a selected I O channel for use with the DE POD PON and POF commands The I O status is automatically reported on channel 255 on the IR port The I O channel is used for power sensing via a PCS or VSS A channel of zero disables the I O link Syntax SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt SET IO LINK lt I O number Variable l O number 1 4 Setting the I O channel to 0 disables the I O link Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 SET INPUT LINK 1 Sets the IR 1 port link to I O channel 1 The IR port uses the specified input as power status for processing PON and POF commands Note This command is included for older programs only The Input port is not an I O No output functions are available SET IO LINK applies the same configuration as the SET INPUT LINK command SET MODE Set the IR Serial ports for IR or Serial controlled devices connected to a CardFrame or NetModule Sets an IR port to either IR or Serial mode Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt Variable mode IR or SERIAL Example SEND COMMAND IR_1 SET MODE IR Sets the IR 1 port to IR mode for IR control SET MODE mode SP Generate a single IR pulse You can use the CTON to set pulse lengths and the CTOF for time off between pulses Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV SP code Variable code IR code value 1 252 253 255
22. Input 3 allowed for an output or the Syntax minimum position voltage SEND COMMAND DEV P lt I O gt N lt LEVEL VALUE gt expected for an input Variables I O Any input or output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LEVEL VALUE 12 000V to 12 000V Examples SEND COMMAND DEV P1N5 023V Sets the minimum output level for Output 1 to 5 023V SEND COMMAND DEV P1N 5 023V Sets the minimum output level for Output 1 to 5 023V SEND COMMAND DEV P7N5 023V Sets the minimum of the expected input range for Input 7 to 5 023V NXC VAI4 Send_Commands Cont OUTPUT lt x gt RAMP UP TIME and or CURRENT OUTPUT lt x gt RAMP DOWN TIME of the specified Output where TIME is the time to ramp the full range Command Description PR It can be set to ramp both down to up and up to down or just down to up or just Sets the CURRENT up to down Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt OUTPUT gt R lt TIME gt U D Variables OUTPUT Any Output 1 2 3 or 4 TIME 0 255 in 0 1 second increments U D Ramp Up U or Down D Examples SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt P1R25 Sets CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP UP TIME and CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP DOWN TIME to 2 5 seconds each for full range travel SEND COMMAND DEV P2R75U Sets CURRENT OUTPUT 2 RAMP UP TIME to 7 5 seconds for full range travel CURRENT OUTPUT 2 RAMP DOWN TIME remains unchanged SEND COMMAND DEV P2R50D Sets CURRENT OUTPUT 2 RAMP DOWN TI
23. ME to 5 seconds for full range travel CURRENT OUTPUT 2 RAMP UP TIME remains unchanged PU Sets the level to which this Output is set immediately after power up and before any Output is commanded Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt OUTPUT gt U lt LEVEL VALUE Variables OUTPUT Any Output 1 2 3 or 4 LEVEL VALUE 0 255 Example SEND COMMAND DEV P1U127 Sets the power up output level for Output 1 to 127 PX Sets the value of I O lt x gt MAXIMUM which is either the maximum output voltage allowed for an Output or the maximum position voltage expected for an Input Voltage settings are rounded to the nearest D A or A D code Voltage settings are absolute levels and are unaffected by any scaling functions Negative voltages are not valid for Inputs Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV P I O X LEVEL VALUE gt Variables I O Any input or output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LEVEL VALUE 12 000V to 12 000V Examples SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P1X5 023V Sets the maximum output level for Output 1 to 5 023V SEND COMMAND DEV P7X5 023V Sets the maximum of the expected input range for Input 7 to 5 023V NXC VAI4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description PZ These variables are used to calculate calibration parameters for I O lt x gt input Sets one of the two set or output Receiving this command with no voltage specified returns the point variables
24. ND DEV CHARD time Variable time 0 255 Measured in 100 microsecond increments Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 CHARD10 Sets a 1 millisecond delay between all transmitted characters CHARDM Set the delay time between all transmitted characters to the value specified in 1 millisecond increments Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV CHARDM time Variable time 0 255 Measured in 1 millisecond increments Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 CHARDM10 Sets a 10 millisecond delay between all transmitted characters CTSPSH Enable Pushes Releases and status information to be reported via channel 255 using the CTS hardware handshake input 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 Disable Pushes Releases and Status information to be reported via channel 255 Turns CTSPSH Off If Clear To Send CTS is high the channel is on Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CTSPSH OFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 CTSPSH OFF Turns off CTSPSH for the specified device Disables the RS232 1 port to detect changes on the CTS input GET BAUD Get the RS 232 422 485 port s current communication parameters Device sends the response out the Master program port Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt GET BAUD Ex
25. RRENT OUTPUT 3 SPEED of the appropriate 7 polarity until the voltage read at Input 3 is within INPUT 3 MAXIMUM DEVIATION of this value Conflicts with channels 3 7 12 16 20 24 8 16 bit field commands that Output 4 be set to CURRENT OUTPUT 4 SPEED of the appropriate 8 polarity until the voltage read at Input 4 is within INPUT 4 MAXIMUM DEVIATION of this value Conflicts with channels 4 8 13 17 21 25 be NXC VAI4 Input Level Assignments NXC VAI4 Input Level Assignments Level Description 1 8 bit field returns the current output voltage code for Output 1 range 0 to 255 2 8 bit field returns the current output voltage code for Output 2 range 0 to 255 3 8 bit field returns the current output voltage code for Output 3 range 0 to 255 4 8 bit field returns the current output voltage code for Output 4 range 0 to 255 5 8 16 bit field returns the current input voltage for Input 1 range 0 to 255 or 0 65535 depending on the ADMODE setting See the AD MODE Send Command for details 6 8 16 bit field returns the current input voltage for Input 2 range 0 to 255 or 0 65535 depending on the ADMODE setting See the AD MODE Send Command for details 7 8 16 bit field returns the current input voltage for Input 3 range 0 to 255 or 0 65535 depending on the ADMODE setting See the AD MODE Send Command for details 8 8 16 bit field returns the current input
26. age ramp stops if the maximum is reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 2 at current value ON While channel 3 is ON the voltage on Output 3 will ramp up at the CURRENT 3 OUTPUT 3 RAMP UP TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the maximum is reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 3 at current value ON While channel 4 is ON the voltage on Output 4 will ramp up at the CURRENT 4 OUTPUT 4 RAMP UP TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the maximum is reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 4 at current value ON While channel 5 is ON the voltage on Output 1 will ramp down at the CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP DOWN TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the minimum is 5 reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 1 at current value ON While channel 6 is ON the voltage on Output 2 will ramp down at the CURRENT OUTPUT 2 RAMP DOWN TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the minimum is 6 reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 2 at current value ON While channel 7 is ON the voltage on Output 3 will ramp down at the CURRENT OUTPUT 3 RAMP DOWN TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the minimum is 7 reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 3 at current value ON While channel 8 is ON the voltage on Output 4 will ramp down at the CURRENT OUTPUT 4 RAMP DOWN TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the minimum is 8 reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 4 at current value r ON Reserved do not use OFF Reserved do not use io ON While
27. ample SEND COMMAND RS232 1 GET BAUD Device responds with lt port gt lt baud gt lt parity gt lt data gt lt stop gt 485 lt ENABLED DISABLED gt Se a a A NXC COM2 Send Commands Cont handshaking default Command Description HSOFF Syntax Disable hardware SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt HSOFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 HSOFF Disables hardware handshaking on the RS232 1 device HSON Enable RTS ready to send and CTS clear to send hardware Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV HSON Example receive buffer waiting to be sent to the Master SEND COMMAND RS232 1 HSON handshaking Enables hardware handshaking on the RS232_1 device RXCLR Syntax Clear all characters in the SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt RXCLR Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 RXCLR Clears all characters in the receive buffer waiting to be sent to the Master RXOFF Disable the transmission of incoming received characters to the Master default Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV RXOFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 RXOFF Disable the transmission of incoming received characters to the Master default RXON Start transmitting received characters to the Master default Enables sending incoming received characters to the Master This command is automatically sent by the Master when a CREATE BUFFER program instruction is executed Syntax S
28. ardware handshake s output to low inactive lt 3V Syntax SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 20 1 Example SEND_STRING RS232_1 27 20 1 Sets the RTS hardware handshake s output to low on the RS232_1 device NXC 1 O10 Input Output Control Card The NXC I O10 Input Output Control Card FG2021 provides 10 Input Output channels and LED feedback It acts as a logic level input and responds to switch closures or voltage level high low changes The Switch SW and Voltage VO modes are set with on board jumpers FIG 4 shows the I O10 card The I Os on this card are not dry closure they are electronic switches that float at 5V C when Off Therefore they should not be expected to work in situations that require true dry contact or dry closure NOTE The I Os do work with AMX PCI PC2 UPC20 and UPC20 er Jumpers J1 J5 ae 12V Open Jumper J31 ni n Hein imm dd oaa Soas a IIi EITITITI RTL DAE serm R C ME SAA2021 Rev C SW VO Jumpers J16 J30 FIG 4 NXC I O10 Control card Specifications Power Requirements 180 mA 12 VDC Operation I O 1 10 ten Input Output channels Status LEDs 1 per channel Yellow LEDs light to show ON status activity Modes Switch Senses switch or relay contact closures or provides a logic level output Voltage Senses high and low voltage states Voltage clamp settings 12 V mode default Clamps any voltage connected to I
29. atus of the corresponding I O Link input PON power on or POF Syntax power off command SEND COMMAND DEV POD settings Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 POD Disables the PON and POF command settings on the IR 1 device POF If at any time the IR sensor input reads that the device is ON such as if someone turned it on manually at the front panel IR function 28 if available or IR function 9 is automatically generated in an attempt to turn the device back OFF If three attempts fail the IR port will continue executing commands in the buffer If there are no commands in the buffer the IR port will continue executing commands in the buffer and trying to turn the device OFF until a PON or POD command is received If the IR port fails to turn the device OFF a PUSH and RELEASE is made on channel 254 to indicate a power failure error You can only use the PON and POF commands when an IR device has a linked I O channel 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 DEV POF Example SEND_COMMAND IR_1 POF Sends power down IR commands 28 if present or 9 to the IR_1 device NXC IRS4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description PON Turn ON a device connected to an IR port based on the status of the corresponding I O Link input If at any time the IR sensor
30. cifications are omitted e g 128 system O 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 SYSTEM 16 bit integer represents the system number 0 this system NXS NMS NetModules The NXS NMS NetModules FG2009 10 accommodate one NetLinx Control Card and connect to the NetLinx bus via ICSNet connections The NetModules offer a simple and economical way to integrate additional functionality to control systems FIG 2 shows a NetModule shell and its main components va e pM Control Card slot AI iF oN ci e Control Card connector NXM NMS 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1211104 8 7654321 20 pin eee ERPEEETEEETETELHEEET T LM Ede Parallel 12 VDC TVOG 2 pin power AN supply connectors uw L aN csi J rear ID Button ICSNet RJ 45 connectors FIG 2 NXS NMS NetLinx NetModule shell NXS NMS NetModules specifications The table below lists the NXS NMS specifications NXS NMS NetModules Specifications Dimensions HWD 1 50 x 5 55 x 9 25 3 81 cm x 14 10 cm x 23 50 cm ID button Generates an event
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33. digit Uses CTON and CTOF times for pulse times Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV CH Number Variable channel number 0 199 Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 CH 18 The NXC IRS4 performs the following Transmits IR signals for 1 IR code 11 The transmit time is set with the CTON command Waits until the time set with the CTOF command elapses Transmits IR signals for 8 IR code 18 Waits for the time set with the CTOF command elapses If the IR code for Enter IR code 21 is programmed the IRS4 performs the following steps Transmits IR signals for Enter IR code 21 Waits for the time set with the CTOF command elapses CP Halt and Clear all active or buffered IR commands and then send a single IR pulse You can set the Pulse and Wait times with the CTON and CTOF commands Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV CP code Variable code IR port s channel value 0 252 253 255 reserved Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 CP 2 Clears the active buffered commands and pulses IR 1 port s channel 2 CTOF Set the duration of the Off time no signal between IR pulses for channel and IR function transmissions Off time settings are stored in non volatile memory This command sets the delay time between pulses generated by the CH or XCH send commands in tenths of seconds Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt CTOF lt time gt Variable time 0 255 Given in 1 10ths of a s
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35. e potentiometer highest voltage with 128 or 32768 as the middle of the range Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G lt OUTPUT gt L lt POSITION gt Variables 1 0 Any Output 1 2 3 4 POSITION Number between 0 255 or 0 65535 depends on AD MODE Example Assuming the current position is 0 SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G1L255 Sets Output 1 to CURRENT OUTPUT 1 SPEED positive and waits until Input 1 reads within OUTPUT 1 MAXIMUM DEVIATION of 255 and then resets the output to zero speed The speed output may have a more complex profile than as set by the GAS command NXC VAI4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description GS Sets the speed variable to be used for future positional GL commands LEVOFF The NXC VAI4 will not transmit any level value messages after the receipt of this command until the receipt of the LEVON command The change of speed takes place immediately even if a positional change operation is currently in progress The voltage output for speed 0 i e when no motion is desired is at the mid point between the Min and Max output voltages The positive speed 127 is the max and negative speed 127 is the min Other speeds are scaled proportionately Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G lt OUTPUT gt S lt SPEED gt Variable 1 0 Any Output 1 2 3 4 SPEED A fixed output value in the range of 0 slowest 127 fastest default Example SEND COMMAND DEV G1S64
36. eceive data X X strap to pin 7 10 12VDC Power Optional Optional 11 GND Signal ground X X 12 RXD2 Receive data X 18 TXD2 Transmit data X 14 CTS2 Clear to send X 15 RTS2 Request to send X 16 TX2 Transmit data X X strap to pin 18 17 TX2 Transmit data X X strap to pin 19 18 RX2 Receive data X X strap to pin 16 19 RX2 Receive data X X strap to pin 17 20 12 VDC Power Optional Optional NXC COM2 Channel Assignment NXC COM2 Channel Assignment Channel Description 255 CTS push channel reflects the state of the CTS input if a CTSPSH command was sent to the device NXC COM2 Programming Information NXC COM2 Send Commands NXC COM2 Send Commands Command Description B9MOFF This command works in conjunction with the B MON command Disable 9 bit in 232 422 Syntax 455 mode SEND COMMAND DEV B9MOFF Example SEND COMMAND SOMEDEVICE 1 B9MOFF Sets the port settings on SOMEDEVICE to match the port s configuration settings B9MON Enable 9 bit in 232 422 455 mode This command works in conjunction with the B9MOFF command Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV B9MON Example SEND COMMAND SOMEDEVICE 1 B9MON Resets the SOMEDEVICE port s communication parameters to nine data bits and one stop bit CHARD Set the delay time between all transmitted characters to the value specified in 100 microsecond increments Syntax SEND COMMA
37. econd Default is 5 0 5 seconds Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 CTOF 10 Sets the Off time between each IR pulse to 1 second CTON Set the total time of IR pulses transmitted and is stored in non volatile memory This command sets the pulse length for each pulse generated by the CH or XCH send commands in tenths of seconds Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV CTON time Variable time 0 255 Given in 1 10ths of a second Default is 5 0 5 seconds Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 CTON 20 Sets the IR pulse duration to 2 seconds NXC IRS4 Send Commands Cont settings to the device requesting the information Command Description GET MODE The port responds with port gt lt mode gt lt carrier gt lt io link channel Poll the IR Serial port s Syntax configuration parameters and sEND COMMAND lt DEV gt GET MODE report the active mode Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 GET MODE The system could respond with PORT 4 IR CARRIER IO LINK 0 IROFF Halt and Clear all active or buffered IR commands being output on the designated port Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV IROFF Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 IROFF Immediately halts and clears all IR output signals on the IR 1 port POD Disable previously active Channel 255 changes are enabled This command is used in conjunction with the I O Link command Turn OFF a device connected to an IR port based on the st
38. etsabasesesosasessseassvadeseeesostuaaaestsscessas 35 PU m S 35 Daum DELE 35 p 36 NXC VOLA Volume Control Card 12 deir rre lrbod errato baba EFE EP m kr kal rss 37 Specifications MM MI 37 Pinouts Signals and F rictions u eiie o tnra ERR RE EE REP EUN RR UR MER REA MEN HERE EE P cxeannrnannense 38 NXC VOLA4 Connections Wiring caso ta oa upra n rta rg gp pa EVE eoa vasos e Ee reso aee o ea aoa Ra aes 38 NXC VOLA Channel Assignimeltts uecoo oae epos rto Sa rae Pop ee Re eue ah trh Ha anoo aene aea eae Re bins 39 NXC VOLA aM 39 hw NILUM 39 SEND LEVEL e 40 Programming Information ooo ee ere eee tiet tb that eva sea epa eto e tte EE Pb Re Fa vo sebo ep eder iiis 40 dm 40 PR csseccasaucedssondescsccecscosssasceas ac eitsesecesoatasasssacstanasaecewaceuesasadasenvebaussaeseassesaceseecseacetecasocwscGauccesscetsss 40 Table of Contents iv NetLinx Cardframe Control Cards and NetModules NXF CardFrame and NetModules NetLinx Control Cards can be installed in the NetLinx NXF CardFrame the NI 4000 or in modules for stand alone operation The NXF CardFrame accommodates a NetL
39. from the NetModule to allow you to assign new Device and System numbers using ID mode in the NetLinx Studio software program seeUsing the ID button section on page 5 for details Control connector 20 pin black male connector that connects the NetModule to external devices These connectors are keyed to insure proper installation ICSNet RJ 45 connectors Receives power and data from a NetLinx Master Hub ICSNet Port An ICSNet port on a NetLinx Master or Hub supplies up to 500 mA at 12 V for module power 12 VDC power supply connectors Two parallel male 2 pin green parallel connectors for 12 VDC power Enclosure Metal with black matte finish Included Accessories NetLinx faceplate Optional accessories AC RK Accessory Rack Kit holds up to three NetModules Mounting modules into an equipment rack To install the modules in an equipment rack using the optional AC RK kit 1 Remove the front faceplate from the module to expose the mounting holes 2 Mount the module on the AC RK bracket 3 Place the AC RK bracket with the module in the equipment rack and secure the bracket to the rack 4 Replace the front faceplate on the module and attach the translucent plastic cover to the faceplate if necessary Installing Control Cards into an NXF CardFrame 1 Remove the magnetic front faceplate viewing window from the CardFrame 2 Align the edge of the Control Card with a slot in the CardFrame Slide
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41. gt lt stop gt 485 lt Enable Disable gt Variables Baud baud rates are 230400 115200 76800 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 300 150 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 232 422 485 Enable Enables RS 485 mode and disables RS 234 422 Note The only valid 9 bit combination is baud N 9 1 Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 TSET BAUD 115200 N 8 1 485 ENABLE Sets the RS232 1 port s communication parameters to 115 200 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and enables RS 485 mode 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 Disable software handshaking default Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt XOFF Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 XOFF Disables software handshaking on the RS232 1 device XON Enable software handshaking Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV XON Example SEND COMMAND RS232 1 XON Enables software handshaking on the RS232 1 device NXC COM2 Send String Escape Sequences NXC COM2 Send_String Escape Sequences Command Description 27 17 lt time gt Syntax Send a break character for SEND_STRING lt DEV gt 27 17 lt time gt a specified duration to a Variable specific device time 1
42. h Mounting Master Hub Cards in an NXF CardFrame NetLinx Master and Hub Cards can be installed in the NXF CardFrame The card mounts in a horizontal position through the master card slot on the rear panel of the NXF enclosure To install a Master or Hub Card in an NXF Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded metal object Unplug all the connectors from the NXF Remove the two screws holding the front plate on the Master Card and remove the front plate Align the edges of the card with the guide slots inside the Master Card slot on the NXF Slide the card about halfway into the slot Inside the Master Card slot on the NXF locate the 6 pin control cable connector NoOoPONs gt Plug the connector from the NXF into the 6 pin terminal on the Master Card This connector is keyed to ensure correct orientation e 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 Setting the CardFrame s starting address The 8 position CardFrame Number DIP switch located on the rear of the CardFrame FIG 1 on page 1 sets the starting address the device number in the D P S specification for the Control Cards installed in the CardFrame The address range is 12 3060 The formula for setting the starting address is DIP switch address x 12 Card slot Number 1 12
43. ile channel 23 is ON the voltage on Output 2 is set to 25 OFF Sets Output 2 voltage to 50 T ON While channel 24 is ON the voltage on Output 3 is set to 25 OFF Sets Output 3 voltage to 5096 T ON While channel 25 is ON the voltage on Output 4 is set to 25 OFF Sets Output 4 voltage to 50 NXC VAI4 Output Level Assignments NXC VAI4 Output Level Assignments Level Description 8 bit field sets voltage on Output 1 to the value commanded 1 The range is 0 255 Conflicts with channels 1 5 10 14 18 22 8 bit field sets voltage on Output 2 to the value commanded 2 The range is 0 255 Conflicts with channels 2 6 11 15 19 23 8 bit field sets voltage on Output 3 to the value commanded 3 The range is 0 255 Conflicts with channels 3 7 12 16 20 24 8 bit field sets voltage on Output 4 to the value commanded 4 The range is 0 255 Conflicts with channels 4 8 13 17 21 25 8 16 bit field commands that Output 1 be set to CURRENT OUTPUT 1 SPEED of the appropriate 5 polarity until the voltage read at Input 1 is within INPUT 1 MAXIMUM DEVIATION of this value Conflicts with channels 1 5 10 14 18 22 8 16 bit field commands that Output 2 be set to CURRENT OUTPUT 2 SPEED of the appropriate 6 polarity until the voltage read at Input 2 is within INPUT 2 MAXIMUM DEVIATION of this value Conflicts with channels 2 6 11 15 19 23 8 16 bit field commands that Output 3 be set to CU
44. inx Master or Hub card up to twelve NetLinx Control cards and provides a back plane to distribute power and data to from the cards The NXF CardFrame provides terminals on the rear panel for connection to the control cards and a system power supply A DIP switch on the rear panel sets the CardFrame s base device number The NetLinx Control Cards covered in this document are NXC COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC I O10 Input Output Control Card NXC IRS4 4 Port IR S Control Card NXC REL10 Relay Control Card NXC VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC VOL4 Volume Control Card NXF CardFrame FIG 1 shows the front and rear panel components of the NXF CardFrame Control Card slots 1 12 Master Hub Card slot Cardframe number DIP Switch 2 pin 12V power connector Lo 10 CARDFRAME amp m D C Master Hub Card slot PPX na Control Card slots 1 12 FIG 1 NXF CardFrame NXF Cardframe Specifications NXF Cardframe Specifications Power Requirement 12 VDC varies with installed Control Cards Dimensions HWD 3 5 x 17 0 x 9 6 8 89 cm x 43 18 cm x 24 38 cm Weight 9 1 Ibs 4 1 kg Front Panel Components Master H
45. ls which can be used as right and left should not be confused with the channel assignments which are sent to and from the card NXC VOL4 Channel Assignments per port Port 1 Port 2 Description Channel Channel 1 1 While channel is on ramps the volume on audio channels 1 and 2 up increase 2 2 While channel is on ramps the volume on audio channels 1 and 2 down decrease 3 3 While channel is on the volume on audio channels 1 and 2 are muted lowest volume when channel is off the volume levels are restored to their previous levels 4 While channel is on ramps the volume on audio channel 1 up increase While channel is on ramps the volume on audio channel 1 down decrease While channel is on the volume on audio channel 1 is muted lowest volume when channel is off the volume level is restored While channel is on ramps the volume for audio channel 2 up increase While channel is on ramps the volume for audio channel 2 down decrease While channel is on volume for audio channel 2 is muted lowest volume when channel is off the volume level is restored Ramping a volume channel while the mute channel is on will not automatically turn off the mute channel but the ramping will still occur the volume change will be noticed when the mute channel is turned off For setting ramp rates and presets refer to theProgramming Information section on page 40 NXC VOL4 Le
46. ls have not been configured for each channel The Output red LEDs blink in sequence to indicate that the power up or limit levels have not been set The Output LED for each channel will continue to blink until the channel has been calibrated Wiring Captive wire connectors Pinouts and Functions NXC VAIA4 Pinouts Signals and Functions Pin Function Pin Function 1 Output 1 GND 9 Input 1 GND 2 Output 1 10 Input 1 3 Output 2 GND 11 Input 2 GND 4 Output 2 12 Input 2 5 Output 3 GND 13 Input 3 GND 6 Output 3 14 Input 3 7 Output 4 GND 15 Input 4 GND 8 Output 4 16 Input 4 17 5 V Reference output GND 18 5 V Reference output 19 External Reference input GND 20 External Reference input Channel Assignments The channel ON OFF assignments for the NXC VAIA are described in the following table Off 50 voltage and all channel assignments are mutually exclusive NXC VAI4 Channel Assignments Channel State Function ON While channel 1 is ON the voltage on Output 1 will ramp up at the CURRENT 1 OUTPUT 1 RAMP UP TIME rate The voltage ramp stops if the maximum is reached OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 1 at current value ON While channel 2 is ON the voltage on Output 2 will ramp up at the CURRENT 2 OUTPUT 2 RAMP UP TIME rate The volt
47. mands Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV PTOF time Variable time 0 255 Given in 1 10ths of a second Default is 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 Set the time duration between power pulses in 10 second increments This time increment is stored in permanent memory This command also sets the pulse length for each pulse generated by the PON or POF send commands in tenths of seconds Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt PTON lt time gt Variable time 0 255 Given in 1 10ths of a second Default is 5 0 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 INPUT LINK Sets an IR device to link to an input channel for use with PON and POF commands The input channel is used for power sensing via a PCS Sets an IR device to link to an input channel for use with PON and POF commands This input channel is used for power sensing via the PCS A channel of zero disables the link Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt SET INPUT LINK channel Variable channel 1 4 Setting the channel to 0 disables the link Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 SET INPUT LINK 1 Sets the IR 1 port link to I O channel 1 The IR port uses the specified input as power status for processing PON and POF commands NXC
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49. pecifications Power Requirements 197 mA 9 12 VDC Volume 1 4 Four volume channels Status 1 4 Yellow LED shows level up down activity 8 LEDs per channel Red LED shows mute mode LED 1 Channel 1 RAISE yellow LED 2 Channel 1 LOWER yellow LED 3 Channel 1 MUTE red LED 4 Channel 2 RAISE yellow LED 5 Channel 2 LOWER yellow LED 6 Channel 2 MUTE red LED 7 Channel 3 RAISE yellow LED 8 Channel 3 LOWER yellow LED 9 Channel 3 MUTE red LED 10 Channel 4 RAISE yellow LED 11 Channel 4 LOWER yellow LED 12 Channel 4 MUTE red Gain jumpers 1 4 Unity Maximum Input Level 10dBm Pro level to Consumer level conversion attenuation of 4dBu IN to 10dBu OUT Maximum Input Level 10dBm Consumer level to Pro level conversion gain of 10dBu IN to 4dBu OUT Maximum Input Level 6dBm Connections wiring Two 10 pin 3 5 mm captive screw terminals Audio Specifications Frequency response of 15 Hz 25 KHz THD less than 005 at nominal output level S N ratio greater than 100 dB IHF A Crosstalk less than 80 dB Logarithmic attenuation range of 95 dB ue Pinouts Signals and Functions NXC VOL4 Pinouts Signals and Functions Pin Signal Balanced Function Unbalanced Function Channel 1 1 GND Audio GND Audio GND 2 Input 1 Audio IN Audio IN 3 Input 1 Audio IN Audio GND 4 Output 1
50. range Support of high frequency carriers up to 1 14 MHz Status LEDs Red LED shows IR transmission activity Yellow LED shows input status activity 2 LEDs per channel ED 1 Channel 1 Input yellow LEDs light to indicate ED 2 Channel 1 IR Out red ON status LED 3 Channel 2 Input yellow LED 4 Channel 2 IR Out red LED 5 Channel 3 Input yellow LED 6 Channel 3 IR Out red LED 7 Channel 4 Input yellow LED 8 Channel 4 IR Out red Connections wiring Two 2 pin 3 5 mm captive screw terminals Two CC NIRC IR Emitters Pinouts Signals and Functions NXC IRS4 Pinouts Signals and Functions Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 GND Signal ground 10 Input 1 Logic input 2 Output 1 IR data 11 Input 2 Logic input 3 GND Signal ground 12 Input 3 Logic input 4 Output 2 IR data 13 Input 4 Logic input 5 GND Signal ground 14 Power 12 VDC 6 Output 3 IR data 15 no connection 7 GND Signal ground 16 no connection 8 Output 4 IR data 17 no connection 9 GND Signal ground 18 no connection 19 no connection 20 no connection NXC IRS4 Channel Assignments The NXC IRS4 channel settings listed in the following table set the IR output channels The NXC IRS4 can process up to two IR or serial device channel setting commands simultaneously NXC IRS4 Channel Assignments
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52. reserved Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 SP 25 Pulses IR code 25 on IR 1 device XCH Transmit the selected channel IR codes in the format pattern set by the XCHM send command Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt XCH channel Variable channel 0 999 Example For detailed usage examples refer to the XCHM command NXC IRS4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description XCHM Syntax Changes the IR output SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt XCHM extended channel mode pattern for the XCH send Variable command extended channel mode 0 4 Example SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCHM 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 x x x 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 x x x SEND COMMAND IR 1 XCH 3 Transmits the IR code as 0 0 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 Example 100 100 x x
53. s Output Channel Target channel number 0 2 Output channel 0 means both channels 1 and 2 Time Specifies the amount of time in 10 second increments that it would take to ramp the full range of 0 10096 down to up and up to down or optionally just down to up or just up to down UJD Ramps the specified channel s from down to up U or from up to down D Example SEND COMMAND MYDEVICE PORSO Sets ramp rate of audio channels 1 and 2 to five seconds full range from down to up and up to down NXC VOL4 Volume Control Card Enter the Document Name Here 41 us EAM It s Your World Take Control 3000 RESEARCH DRIVE RICHARDSON TX 75082 USA e 800 222 0193 e 469 624 8000 469 624 7153 fax 800 932 6993 technical support www amx com 8 11 92011 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
54. t on Output lt x gt will be reduced to that specified when the position as read on Output lt x 4 gt is within the distance specified away from the target position Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G lt OUTPUT gt A lt DISTANCE gt S lt SPEED gt Variables OUTPUT Any Output 1 2 3 or 4 DISTANCE 0 127 SPEED 0 127 Example SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G1A127S127 Sets Output 1 slowdown distance to 127 max at full speed GD Sets the maximum allowable deviation of final servo position when executing the GL command The level of the specified input or output will only be reported when a change greater than this deviation occurs Deviation 0 is most accurate but can have some oscillation so the default is 2 i e the position as read at corresponding input I O lt x 4 gt can be within 2 from the specified position Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G I O D DEVIATION Variables I O Any input or output 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 DEVIATION Number between 0 and 127 default 2 Example SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt G1D10 Sets I O 1 servo output to 10 GL This command puts the card in servo positional control mode The range of the position is 0 255 if AD MODE is set to 8 or 0 65535 if AD MODE is set to 10 See AD MODE earlier in this section for details Position 0 is the low end of the potentiometer lowest voltage position 255 or 65535 is the high end of th
55. tact closures or provides a logic level output The 3 pin jumpers for each input should be set to SW before wiring inputs to the Card An On condition is triggered by contact closures or a logic low of 0 to 1 5 VDC An Off condition is triggered by a logic high of 2 5 to 5 VDC set the associated I O to switch mode When used for an output each I O port acts as a switch to ground GND and is rated at 200 mA 12 VDC vo 1 VO voltage Mode setting Jumper pins 1 and 2 Senses high and low voltage states commonly from AC or DC signals This mode provides opto isolation The 3 pin jumpers for each input should be set to VO voltage mode before wiring inputs to the Card An On condition is triggered by DC levels from 2 5 to 28 VDC or or AC levels from 2 5 to 24 VAC An Off condition is triggered by DC levels from 0 to 1 5 VDC or or AC levels from 0 to 1 5 VAC I LRARA i AE Sources that require isolation from the Controller s ground should use voltage mode In switch mode the A terminals are connected to the NetLinx Controller s ground and provide switched DC power for sensing as required NOTE Setting the Voltage Clamp Jumper 12V or Open Set the V Clamp jumper J31 to 12 V default to clamp any voltage connected to I O ports 1 10 to 12 V Set to Open for connections that will draw more than 12 V Remember the 12 V and OPEN settings are only
56. the card into the CardFrame and press until you feel the Card seat in the backplane connector 3 Put the magnetic faceplate back on the CardFrame Secure with mounting screws if necessary LLAR R 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 3 Tighten the screws to secure the wires in the connector Do not tighten the screws excessively doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector Using the ID button The ID Button on the rear panel of the NetModules see FIG 2 is used in conjunction with the NetLinx Studio software program to allow you to assign new Device and System numbers for the Module 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 any NetLinx device in the named system for example pushing the ID button on a Module The device generating the first event is the identified device 2 Press the ID Mode button to generate an event from the Module and allow you to assign new Device and System numbers in NetLinx Studio NXF CardFrame and NetModules 6 NetLinx Cardframe Control Cards and NetModules NXC COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card The NXC COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card FG2022 provides
57. to between reference voltage and reference voltage Examples SEND COMMAND DEV PlEN Sets Output 1 to use no reference MIN MAX limits are used instead SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P3EEU Sets Output 3 to use the External Reference input for scaling The output voltages will range from 0 to the external reference voltage SEND COMMAND DEV P3EIB Sets Output 3 to use Input 7 for scaling The output voltages will range from input reading to input reading PL Syntax Ramps the specified output SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt OUTPUT gt L lt LEVEL VALUE T lt TIME gt from its current level value to Variables the specified level value or OUTPUT Any Output 1 2 3 or 4 specified percentage of LEVEL VALUE 0 255 or 0 100 where 0 is low voltage maximum at the rate ae specified by CURRENT TIME optional 0 255 in 0 1 second increments OUTPUT x RAMP UP Fxamples TIME or optionally in the SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P1L50 specified amount of time Ramps Output 1 from its current value to 5096 mid voltage level at the CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP RATE SEND COMMAND DEV P2L255T30 Ramps Output 2 to maximum voltage level in 3 seconds PN Voltage settings are rounded to the nearest D A or A D code Voltage settings Sets the value of either the for Outputs are absolute levels and are unaffected by any software scaling minimum output voltage functions Negative voltages are not valid for
58. ub Card slot Houses the Master or Hub Card Refer to the NetLinx Master Cards and Modules or NetLinx Hub Cards and Modules instruction manuals for detailed information Control Card slots 12 card slots for the NetLinx Control Cards that control devices connected to the CardFrame Rack mounting brackets Provides for installing the CardFrame into an equipment rack Rear Panel Components Card slots Twelve 20 pin black male connectors and mating 3 5 mm captive screw terminals supplied with Control Cards Control Card connectors 1 12 20 pin black male connectors that connect the Control Cards and exter nal equipment to the CardFrame 12 VDC PWR 2 pin green male connector for connecting a 12 VDC power supply The CardFrame can be powered via the Master Card default or by an exter nal power supply connected to the CardFrame s PWR connector If a power supply is connected to the PWR connector the CardFrame power automatically switches to the connected power supply In that case the Control Cards and CardFrame are independently powered A simple rule to follow is that if the CardFrame contains eight or more Control Cards use two 12 VDC power supplies CardFrame Number DIP switch Sets the starting address for the Control Cards in the CardFrame The 8 position DIP switch address range is 1 3072 Front faceplate Plastic gray faceplate with translucent viewing window Enclosure Metal with black matte finis
59. vailable output voltages 12Vto 12V External reference External reference input EREF one for each output Internal reference output IREF The output voltage may be software configured for any min and max levels between 12 and 12 VDC Maximum output current 60 mA per output Over voltage protection to 28 VDC A user supplied external reference voltage can be used to set the maximum voltage range for the D A outputs The full analog output range is scaled to fit the maximum range set by the external reference Output voltage may be set to any level between 0 12 VDC referenced to the external reference voltage input and NXC VAI4 power supply GND Maximum external reference input voltage 12 VDC Over voltage protection to 28 VDC 5 V reference output maximum current 60 mA This output is intended to drive a ground referenced load NXC VAI4 Specifications Cont l O Status LEDs 1 8 4 yellow LED s one per channel light to indicate input signal changes two LEDs per channel reported to the Master Note LEDs light to indicate 4 red LED s one per channel light to indicate output signal changes ON status LED 1 Output 1 red LED 2 Input 1 yellow LED 3 Output 2 red LED 4 Input 2 yellow LED 5 Output 3 red LED 6 Input 3 yellow LED 7 Output 4 red LED 8 Input 4 yellow The card is shipped in factory default mode i e the leve
60. vels Volume audio channels 1 and 2 use levels 1 and 2 respectively For reading current volume levels and displaying bargraphs seeCREATE_LEVEL andSEND_LEVEL The two levels associated with each port of the NXC VOL4 Control Card are listed in the table below NXC VOL4 Levels Port 1 Port 2 Level Description Level Description 1 Output 1 1 Output 3 2 Output 2 2 Output 4 CREATE_LEVEL This keyword creates an association between a specified level of a device and a variable that will contain the value of the level This can only appear in the DEFINE_START section of the program CREATE_LEVEL DEV Level Value Parameters DEV The device from which to read the level Level The level of the device to read Value Variable in which to store the level value DevLev A DEVLEV structure Value Variable in which to store the level value CREATE LEVEL DevLev Value During execution of the program NetLinx continuously updates the variable to match the level that it represents SEND LEVEL This keyword sends a value to a specific level on a NetLinx device port The syntax follows any one of the four following examples SEND LEVEL DEV Level Value SEND LEVEL DEV Level Value SEND LEVEL DEVLEV Value SEND LEVEL DEVLEV Value Parameters DEV Device containing the specified level Level Number of the level to receive the new value Value New level value DEV Device arra
61. voltage for Input 4 range 0 to 255 or 0 65535 depending on the ADMODE setting See the AD MODE Send Command for details Programming Information These NetLinx Send_Commands control the NXC VAI4 NXC VAI4 Send_Commands Command Description AD MODE Sets the format for data reporting to either 8 or 10 significant bits 16 bit format with 10 significant bits Even though the output is specified in the command the format change really applies to the corresponding input Input level changes and commanded positions are in this format The reporting of the output levels is unaffected The default format is 8 bits Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt AD MODE OUTPUT 8 10 Variable OUTPUT Any Output 1 2 3 4 Examples SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt AD MODE 2 8 Sets the reporting format for Input 2 to 8 bits 0 255 SEND_COMMAND lt DEV gt AD MODE 1 10 Sets the input reporting format for Input 1 to 10 significant bits 0 65535 DEFAULT Sets all card settings except for calibration back to original factory settings Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt DEFAULT DEFAULT ALL Sets all card settings back to original factory settings Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV DEFAULT ALL NXC VAI4 Send_Commands Cont Command Description GAS Sets the slowdown distance and slowdown speed When these variables have been set and a GL command is in progress the speed outpu
62. y each device contains the specified level DEVLEV Device level to receive the new value DLI Device level array each will receive the new value Programming Information These NetLinx Send Commands control the NXC VOLA NXC VOL4 Send Commands Command Description PL Ramps specified audio channel s from current level to a specified preset level or percentage at the current rate or optionally in a specified amount of time Syntax SEND COMMAND lt DEV gt P lt Output Channel L Level T Time Variables Output Channel Target audio channel number 0 2 Output channel 0 means both channels 1 and 2 Level Target level 0 255 or 0 100 Level 0 is lowest volume same as mute and 255 or 10096 is maximum volume Time Specifies the amount of time in 10 second increments that it takes to ramp the specified audio channel to the specified level Example SEND COMMAND MYDEVICE POL50 Ramps both audio channels on MYDEVICE to 5096 volume at the current ramp rate PR Sets the ramp rate of the specified channel s where Time is the time to ramp the full range both down to up and up to down or optionally just down to up or just up to down If Time is set to 50 it takes 5 seconds to ramp through the full range of 0 to 255 0 100946 It would take 2 5 seconds to ramp through half of the range and so on Syntax SEND COMMAND DEV P Output Channel gt R lt Time gt U D Variable

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