AMX NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module... Operating and maintenance manual

Hardware Reference Guide
NetLinx Central Controllers & Cards
NXC-ME260/64
NetLinx®Master-Ethernet Card/Module
Last Revised: 5/30/2008

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................1
NXC-ME260/64 Overview......................................................................................... 1
Specifications............................................................................................................ 1
Front and rear panel components ................................................................................... 3
Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub .................................................................................... 4
Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet ............................................................................................. 4
Installation ..........................................................................................................5
Device:Port:System (D:P:S) ....................................................................................... 5
NXC-ME260/64 Installation and Mounting Procedures ............................................ 5
Mounting the ME260/64 into an NXS-NMS .................................................................... 5
Mounting the NXS-NMS Into an Equipment Rack ........................................................... 6
Mounting the NXC-ME260/64 in an NXF CardFrame or NXI .......................................... 6
Replacing the Lithium Batteries ................................................................................ 7
Connections and Wiring .....................................................................................9
Setting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program Port) ................................... 9
Baud Rate Settings........................................................................................................ 10
Program Run Disable (PRD) Mode................................................................................. 10
Working With the Configuration DIP Switch ................................................................. 11
Program Port Connections and Wiring ................................................................... 11
5-Pin Program port (rear panel) .................................................................................... 11
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns ............................................................ 12
Port Assignments and Functionality........................................................................ 12
AXlink Port and LED ............................................................................................... 12
Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................................... 13
Wiring Length Guidelines.............................................................................................. 13
Preparing Captive Wires ............................................................................................... 13
Wiring A Power Connection .......................................................................................... 14
Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data and Power ...................................... 14
Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data With External Power ...................... 15
ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................................... 15
ICSHub Port: Connections and Wiring........................................................................... 16
ICSHub IN port.............................................................................................................. 16
ICSHub OUT port .......................................................................................................... 17
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................ 17
Ethernet LEDs .............................................................................................................. 18
Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller ........................................................ 18
SPE Port Connection/Wiring ......................................................................................... 19
SPE cable pinout information........................................................................................ 20

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Introduction
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Introduction
NXC-ME260/64 Overview
The NXC-ME260/64 (FG2010-64) is a Master-Ethernet Card for use within NetLinx systems. This card
provides a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection and an RJ-11 SPE (Server Port Expander) connector for
use with an AXB-SPE (Server Port Expander). The NXC-ME260/64 is the only Master card you will
need, as it incorporates the functionality of all previous NetLinx Master Cards (NXC-M, NXC-ME, and
NXC-MPE).
The NXC-ME260/64 can be loaded in the Master card slot of an NXF NetLinx CardFrame, in an NXI
Integrated Controller, or within an NXS-MHS Master/Hub Module.
Specifications
When working with the NXC-ME260/64, verify you are using the latest version of
NetLinx Studio v 2.4 or higher (available for download from www.amx.com).
NXC-ME260/64 Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):
NXC Card • 1.38" x 5.43" x 9.25" (35.1 mm x 138.0 mm x 235.0 mm)
NXS Module • 1.64" x 5.55" x 9.28" (41.7 mm x 141.0 mm x 236.0 mm)
Power Consumption: • 750 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory: • Compact Flash: 32 MB standard (upgradeable)
• Volatile: 64 MB
• Non-volatile: 1 MB
Microprocessor: • Coldfire®5407 (32-bit)
Weight: • NXC-ME260/64 only: 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
• NXC-ME260/64 with NXS-NMS module: 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg)
Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish.
Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE
Front Faceplate: • Metal with black matte finish
Front Panel
Components:
Program port • DB9 (male) connector supports RS-232 communications to your PC for
system programming and diagnostics. You set the port's communication
speed with the Baud Rate DIP switch. Refer to theSetting the Configuration
DIP Switch (for the Program Port) section on page 13 for more details.
Note: There are Program ports located on the front and rear panels of the
Master card for easy access. Because these ports share the same circuitry,
you should never use both at the same time; doing so will result in
communication and/or programming errors.
Status LED • Green LED lights to indicate that the system is programmed and
communicating properly.
Output LED • Red LED lights when the Master transmits data, sets channels On and Off,
sends data strings, etc.
Input LED • Yellow LED lights when the Master receives data from button pushes, strings,
commands, channel levels, etc.

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NXC-ME260/64 Specifications (Cont.)
Program Port DIP Switch • Internal 8-position DIP switch located behind the front panel for setting the
baud rate for the Program port.
• Available baud rate settings are 9600, 38,400 (default), 57,600 and 115,200
(bps). Refer to theSetting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program
Port) section on page 13 for details.
Rear Panel Connectors:
PWR port • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
• Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the
NXC-ME260/64 through the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector on the
rear of the unit.
EXPANSION OUT port • RJ11 connector connects to an AXB-SPE Server Port Expander.
Ethernet port • RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. This port automatically
negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to use
half duplex or full duplex mode.
Ethernet Link/Activity LED • 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/terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data
packets.
SPEED - Green LED lights when transmitting data at 100 Mbps, and is Off
when transmitting at 10 Mbps.
FD (full duplex) - Green LED lights when running in full duplex mode, and is
Off when running half duplex mode.
AXlink port • 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector provides data and power to
external control devices.
• Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power supply.
Axlink Status LED • Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink and expansion port data activity.
• Normal AXlink activity = 1 blink/second
• Abnormal AXlink activity = cycle of 3 consecutive blinks and then Off
Program port • 5-pin (male) grey connector for system programming and diagnostics. There
is a Program port located on the front and rear of the Master Cards for easy
access. Because these ports share the same circuitry, you should never use
both ports at the same time. Doing so will result in communication and/or
programming errors.
ICSNet connectors •Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power (500 mA) and data to external
ICSNet devices.
ICSNet LEDs • Green LEDs that light when receiving data on that port.
ICSHub In/Out connectors •Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to the
Master.
ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs • Yellow LEDs that light when receiving data on that port.
Included Accessories: • Connector Bag containing:
- 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5025)
- 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5047)
- 5-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5053)
- Back panel (51-2010-61)
• Front plate with screws and washers

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Front and rear panel components
FIG. 1 shows the front and rear panel components of the NXC-ME260/64.
NXC-ME260/64 Specifications (Cont.)
Other AMX Equipment: • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
• NXF CardFrame (FG2001)
• NXI Integrated Controller (FG2101)
• NXS-MHS Module (FG2009)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CFM64M - 64 MB compact flash card (FG2116-01)
NXA-CFM128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-02)
NXA-CFM256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-03)
NXA-CFM512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-04)
NXA-CFM1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-05)
FIG. 1 Front and rear panel components (NXC-ME260/64 card shown installed within an NXS-MHS)
AXlink
AXP
PROGRAM
STATUS INPUTOUTPUT
12VDC
PWR
Master-Ethernet
NXC-ME260
GND AXM
ETHERNET
10/100
PROGRAM
PWR
RTS
CTS
SPEED
GND
TX RX
FD
ICSNet ICSHub
OUT
IN
Program port (RS232)
Status LED (green)
Output LED (red)
Input LED (yellow)
Program port connector (grey)
AXlink connector
AXlink status LED (green)
Expansion Out connector
12 VDC
Front
Rear
Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet 10/100 LEDs
ICSNet connectors/LEDs
ICSHub IN/OUT
connectors/LEDs
connector
power connector
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Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub
Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet
FIG. 2 Layouts of the ICSNet and ICSHub LEDs
FIG. 3 Layout of Ethernet LEDs
ICSNet ICSHub
OUT
IN
ICSNet LED (green)
lights to indicate data
input activity on this port
ICSHub IN LED (yellow)
lights to indicate data input
activity on this port
ICSHub OUT LED (yellow)
lights to indicate data input
activity on this port
SPEED
ETHERNET
10/100
FD
SPEED LED (green)
lights when transmitting data at
100 Mbps, and is Off when
transmitting at 10 Mbps
A - Activity LED (yellow)
lights when receiving
Ethernet data packets
L - Link LED (green) lights when the
Ethernet cables are connected and
terminated correctly
FD - Full Duplex LED (green)
lights when running in full duplex
mode, and is Off when running in
half duplex mode

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Installation
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 1-32,767 for ICSNet (255 for AXlink).
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 a device is declared in a NetLinx program with just the Device number (System and Port are
omitted), the NetLinx Compiler assumes it has a Port number of 1 and a System number of 0.
However, you should convert all existing device declarations using the D:P:S (Device:Port:System)
notation. This enables certain NetLinx specific debugging features and can help pinpoint other possibly
obscure errors.
Here's the syntax:
NUMBER:PORT:SYSTEM
where:
NXC-ME260/64 Installation and Mounting Procedures
Mounting the ME260/64 into an NXS-NMS
1. Confirm the contents of the shipment box to verify that you have all specified parts. Refer to
theSpecifications section on page 1 for more information about included and other AMX
equipment.
2. Carefully remove the NXS-NMS Master/Hub Module from the shipping box.
3. Pull-away the magnetic faceplate from the front of the NXS-NMS. This exposes the front panel
LEDs and Program port opening (FIG. 1).
4. Carefully remove the NXC-ME260/64 from its anti-static bag and place it aside.
5. Grasp the NXC-ME260/64 by the faceplate and direct the Program port (on the front of the card)
into the opening on the rear of the NXS-NMS (FIG. 1).
6. Slide the Master card along the lowest pair of internal guide slots within the NXS-NMS.
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)

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7. Secure the NXC-ME260/64 faceplate to the NXS-NMS by using a Phillips-head screwdriver to turn
the two faceplate securing screws in a clockwise direction.
8. Connect the 12 VDC power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector and apply power.
Mounting the NXS-NMS Into an Equipment Rack
To install the Master/Hub Module into an optional AC-RK equipment rack:
1. Remove the front panel 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 panel to the Module, and reattach the plastic faceplate (if necessary).
Mounting the NXC-ME260/64 in an NXF CardFrame or NXI
The NXC-ME260/64 can be installed in a NetLinx CardFrame (NXF) or NetLinx Integrated Controller
(NXI). In both cases, the card mounts in a horizontal position, through the Master card slot on the rear
panel of the enclosure.
FIG. 2 shows the Master Card slot on the NXF CardFrame.
FIG. 1 Component locations on both NXC-ME260/64 and NXS-NMS
FIG. 2 Master card slot on rear panel of the NXF CardFrame
NXS-NMS
magnetic
faceplate
NXS-NMS
Master/Hub Module
NXC-ME260/64
Program
port
NXC-ME260/64
faceplate
Master card
Master card slot on NXF CardFrame (rear panel)