AMX NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-2100 User manual

Quick Start Guide
NI-2100 NetLinx Integrated Controller
For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2100,
NI-3100, and NI-4100 Series) Instruction Manual, available online at
www.amx.com.
Overview
The NI-2100 unit (FG2105-04) is geared to meet the specific control and
automation needs of a single room environment, these needs may include
the integration of a limited number of video players, projectors, lighting,
thermostats, and other electronic equipment. The NI-2100 provides support
for 3RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 4IR/Serial Output ports,
4Digital Input/Output ports, and 4Relays. The NI-2100 can be upgraded to
provide 1ICSHub and 2ICSNet ports by either installing the optional
ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10) or purchasing this upgrade as an
included feature of the NI-2100 Kit (FG2105-14).
ATTENTION!
Verify you are using the latest NI firmware for the on-board Master. Verify
you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio (available for download
from www.amx.com).
Specifications
Ethernet Ports used by the NI Controller
FIG. 1 NI-2100 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
NI-2100 Specifications
Dimensions
(HWD):
• 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm)
• 2 rack units high
Power
Requirement:
• 700 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM
Compact Flash: • 128 MB Card (upgradeable) (refer to the Other AMX Equipment
section for more information)
• Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2100, NI-3100,
and NI-4100 Series) Instruction Manual for more information.
Weight: • 4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)
Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950
Front Panel
Components:
• LINK/ACT: Green LED blinks when the Ethernet cables are
connected and terminated correctly. Also blinks when receiving
Ethernet data packets.
• Status: Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is
programmed and communicating properly.
• Output: Red LED blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets
channels On and Off, sends data strings, etc.
• Input: Yellow LED blinks when the Controller receives data from
button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
• RS-232/422/485 LEDs: 3 sets of red and yellow LEDs light to
indicate the rear DB9 Ports 1 - 3 are transmitting or receiving
RS-232, 422, or 485 data
• Relay LEDs: Four red LEDs light to indicate the rear relay
channels 1 - 4 are active (closed). These LEDs reflect the state of
the relay on Port 4.
• IR/Serial LEDs: Four red LEDs light to indicate the rear IR/Serial
channels 1 - 4 are transmitting control data on Ports 5 - 8. LED
indictor for each IR port remains lit for the length of time that
IR/Serial data is being generated.
• I/O LEDs: Four yellow LEDs light when the rear I/O channels
1 - 4 are active. LED indicator for each I/O port reflects the state
of that particular port.
• Rack-mount brackets: Provides an installation option for the
Integrated Controller to be mounted into an equipment rack,
when used with the Installation Kit (KA2105-01).
NI-2100 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
Connectors:
• RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1 - 3): Three RS-232/422/485 control
ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/XOFF (transmit
on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and
300-115,200 baud.
• ICSNet: Two RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface
(provided by ICSNet daughter card).
• ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected
to the Controller (provided by ICSNet daughter card).
•Relay(Port 4): 4-channel single-pole single throw relay ports with
each relay being independently controlled and supporting up to
4 independent external relay devices.
• Digital I/O (Port 9): 4-channel binary I/O port for contact closure
with each input being capable of voltage sensing. Input format is
software selectable with interactive power sensing for IR ports.
•IR/Serial(Ports 5 - 8): Four IR/Serial control ports support
high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each output
being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial. Four
IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously. 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 commands, as well as other DB9 capable
devices, to both upload/download information from the NetLinx
Studio program.
• Configuration DIP Switch: Sets the communication parameters for
the Program port.
• ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for
the device.
• Ethernet Port: LEDs show communication activity, connection
status, speeds, and mode information:
SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed
is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.
L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables
are connected and terminated correctly, and blinks when
receiving Ethernet data packets.
• AXlink LED: Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
• AXlink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that
provides data and power to external control devices.
• Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
Included
Accessories:
• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)
• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AXlink connector (41-5047)
• 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector (41-5063)
• 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female Relay connector (41-5083)
• Installation Kit (KA2105-01):
8-pin Relay Common Strip
Four rack mount screws
Four washers
• Quick Start Guide
• Two CC-NIRC IR Emitters
• Two removable rack ears (62-2105-07)
Other AMX
Equipment:
• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)
• CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
• CC-NIRC IR cables (FG10-000-11)
• CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10)
• ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10)
• NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902)
• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CF2NI256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-47)
NXA-CF2NI512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-48)
NXA-CF2NI1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-49)
Ethernet Ports Used
Port type Description Standard Port #
FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server. 21/20 (TCP)
SSH The SSH port uses SSL as a mechanism to configure
and diagnose a NetLinx system. This port value is
used for secure Telnet communication.
Note: We currently ONLY support SSH version 2.
22 (TCP)
Telnet The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to
configure and diagnose a NetLinx system.
23 (TCP)
HTTP The Master has a built-in web server that complies
with the HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of
the required features of HTTP v1.1.
80 (TCP)
HTTPS/SSL The Master has a built-in SSL protected web server. 443 (TCP)
ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master
and Master-to-device communications.
1319 (UDP/TCP)
integration!
Solutions
The feature on the Master uses, by default, port
10500 for the XML based communication protocol.
This port is connected to by the client web browser’s
JVM when integration! Solutions control pages are
retrieved from the on-board Master’s web server.
10500 (TCP)

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Connections and Wiring
FIG. 2 shows the layout of the connectors and components located on the
rear of the NI-2100 NetLinx Integrated Controller.
Wiring a power connection
Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the Integrated
Controller through the rear 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix. 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.
Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers Instruction Manual for more
detailed wiring connection information.
RS-232/422/485 wiring connector information
FIG. 3 shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the rear
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (DB9) Device Ports. These ports support most
standard serial mouse control devices and RS-232 communication
protocols for PC data transmission (NI-2100 uses Ports 1 - 3).
RJ-45 Connections
Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the
Integrated Controller and external NetLinx devices.
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connector
The Ethernet cable provides 10/100 network connectivity between the
panel and the NetLinx Master (FIG. 4).
Baud Rate Settings
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. By default, the baud rate is set to 38,400 (bps).
Note: DIP switch 1 activates/deactivates the Program Run Disable
Mode. DIP Switches 2,3, and 4 must remain OFF at all times.
Preparing the NI-2100 for Serial Communication
1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs >
AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).
2. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main
menu, to open the Master Communication Settings dialog box.
3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the
Communications Settings dialog.
4. Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection
section) to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master.
5. Click the Serial radio button (from the Transport Connection Option
section) to indicate you are connecting to the Master via a COM port.
6. 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).
7. Click the OK button three times to return to the main application.
8. Right-click the Online Tree tab entry and select Refresh System.
9. Assign a System Value by using Diagnostics > Device Addressing
from the Main menu.
10. Enable the Change System selection by clicking on it and then
enter the current and new System values.
11. Click the Change Device/System Number button and when finished
click Done.
12. Select Tools > Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot
the Master dialog, then click Reboot to restart the Master and
incorporate any changes.
13. Once the dialog replies with "Reboot of system complete", click
Done and then click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window
to view the devices on the System.The default System value is one.
14. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select
Refresh System to re-populate the list.
Configuring the NI-2100 for Ethernet Communication
Before continuing, complete the COM port steps above.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the unit’s rear Ethernet connector.
2. Select Diagnostics > Network Address from the Main menu and
enter the System, Device (0 for a Master), and Host Name
information.
3. To configure the Address:
• Use a DHCP Address by selecting the Use DHCP radio button, then
click the GET IP button (to obtain a DHCP Address from the DHCP
Server), click the SET IP Information button (to retain the new
address), and then finish the process by clicking the Reboot Master
> OK buttons.
• 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 > 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 (whether 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 button three times to return to the main application.
FIG. 2 NI-2100 rear connectors and components
FIG. 3 RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) connector pinouts
FIG. 4 Layout of Ethernet LEDs
AXlink LED
Relays
RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-3)
I/O (Port 9)
IR/Serial (Ports 5-8)
Rear
Program port
DIP
switch
(green)
ID Pushbutton
(Port 4) Ethernet
AXlink
port
PWR
ICSNet cover plate
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Male
DB9 Serial Port pinouts (male connector)
Pin 2: RX signal
Pin 3: TX signal
PIN 5: GND
Pin 7: RTS
Pin 8: CTS
RS-232
Pin 1: RX -
Pin 4: TX +
PIN 5: GND
Pin 6: RX +
Pin 9: TX -
RS-422
Pin 1: A (strap to 9)
Pin 4: B (strap to 6)
PIN 5: GND
Pin 6: B (strap to 4)
Pin 9: A (strap to 1)
RS-485
SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow) when
and turns Off when the speed
is 10 Mbps.
the connection speed is 100 Mbps
L/A - Link/Activity LED lights
(green) when the Ethernet
cables are connected and
terminated correctly.
Baud Rate Settings
Baud Rate Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8
9600 bps OFF ON OFF ON
38,400 bps
(default)
OFFONONON
57,600 bps ON OFF OFF OFF
115,200 bps ON ON ON ON