Harman AMX EXB-REL8 User manual

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ICSLan Device Control Boxes
Overview
The EXB family of ICSLan Device Control Boxes provides Ethernet-based remote port
expansion for NetLinx Central Controllers which can provide remote ports for a master
(eliminating the need to implement another Central Controller), or to provide large numbers of
ports in a rack-mount environment.
Common Features
Many features are common to all products in the EXB family, as described in the following
table. Module-specific connector descriptions are in the following section. For additional
details on the individual modules, refer to the EXB Ethernet Modules Operation/Reference Guide
(available online at www.amx.com).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• For UL compliance, the EXB family of ICSLan Device Control Boxes should be powered
directly via any listed external IEC/UL 60950-1 2nd edition certified LPS PoE switch or
injector, such as the AMX NXA-ENET8POE or PS-POE-AF.
• The EXB family of ICSLan Device Control Boxes are intended for Network Environment 0
per IEC TR62101, and are to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the
outside plant.
Connections and Wiring
LAN/PoE Port
The LAN/PoE (RJ45) port on all EXB Modules provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity.
Use standard Cat5/6/6E ethernet cable to connect the EXB Module to the LAN. The following
table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Network port.
The 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.
Module-Specif ic Connectors
EXB-COM2
Port 1(Multi-Protocol COM Port)
Port 1 (multi-protocol port) is a 10-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that supports RS-232/
422/485 serial communication. The following table provides the pinout configuration:
Port 2 (RS-232 only)
Port 2 is a 5-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that supports RS-232 (only) serial
communication. Pins 1-5 on COM2 provide the same RS-232 functions as pins 1-5 on the
COM1 connector:
EXB-I/O8
Port 1 (I/O 1-8)
Port 1 is a 10-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that provides eight I/O contacts (1-8) as well
as PWR and GND.
• When used for voltage inputs, the I/O port detects a low signal (0 - 1.5 VDC) as a Push,
and a high signal (3.3 - 5 VDC) as a Release.
• Although a high signal is defined as 3.3 - 5 VDC, this port can handle up to 12V without
harm.
• When used for outputs, the I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated for 200mA @
12 VDC.
Note: The I/Os on this Module are not dry closure; they are electronic switches that float at 3V
when Off. Therefore, they should not be expected to work in situations that require true dry
contact (or dry closure). The I/Os do work with AMX PC1, PC2, UPC20 and UPC20+.
EXB ETHERNET MODULES - PRODUCT FAMILY
Name FG# Description
EXB-COM2 FG2100-22 ICSLan Serial Interface, 2 Ports
EXB-I/O8 FG2100-21 ICSLan Input/Output Interface, 8 Channels
EXB-IRS4 FG2100-23 ICSLan IR/S Interface, 4 IR/S and 4 Inputs
EXB-MP1 FG2100-26 ICSLan Multi-Port, 1 COM, 1 IR/S, 2 I/O, 1 IR RX
EXB-REL8 FG2100-20 ICSLan Relay Interface, 8 Channels
EXB MODULES - COMMON FEATURES
Dimensions (HWD): • EXB-COM2, -I/O8, -IRS4 and -REL8:
1.00” x 4.35” x 5.15” (25.48 x 110.36 x 130.81)
•EXB-MP1:
1.00” x 3.04” x 4.82” (25.48cm x 77.14cm x 122.43cm)
Weight: • EXB-COM2: 1 lb (454 g)
• EXB-I/O8: 1 lb (454 g)
• EXB-IRS4: 1 lb (454 g)
• EXB-MP1: 0.75 lb (280 g)
• EXB-REL8: 1 lb (454 g)
Power Requirements: PoE (Power-over-Ethernet).
Idle (minimum) Power Draw: Busy (maximum) Power Draw
EXB-COM2: 40mA 1.92 watts 40mA 1.92 watts
EXB-IO8: 30mA 1.44 watts 40mA 1.92 watts
EXB-IRS4: 40mA 1.92 watts 50mA 2.4 watts
EXB-MP1 40mA 1.92 watts 40mA 1.92 watts
EXB-REL8: 40mA 1.92 watts 70mA 3.36 watts
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Front Panel Components
ID Pushbutton: The ID Pushbutton serves four functions:
•ID Mode: Used in conjunction with the ID Mode feature in NetLinx Studio,
a momentary push assigns a device address to the Module. See the
Using ID Mode to Set the Device Address on the EXB Modules section in
the Instruction Manual for details.
•Static/DHCP: If the button is pressed and held for 10 seconds or longer
and then released, the unit toggles between static and dynamic IP
addressing. See the Toggling Between Static and DHCP IP Addressing
section in the Instruction Manual for details.
•Factory Reset: If the ID button is held for 10 seconds or longer during
the boot process, the unit will reset to factory defaults. See the
Performing a Factory Reset section in the Instruction Manual for details.
•Factory Image: If the ID pushbutton is held for 20 seconds and released
while the Module is booting up, the Module will restore itself to a factory
firmware image. See the Resetting the Unit to the Factory Default
Firmware Image section in the Instruction Manual for details.
Status LED: The green Status LED indicates unit status.
See the Detailed LED Behavior section in the Instruction Manual for details.
L/A LED: The green L/A (Link / Active) LED indicates communication status.
See the Detailed LED Behavior section in the Instruction Manual for details.
Rear Panel Components
Ethernet / PoE
Connector
RJ-45 connector provides IP communication and PoE.
This is an Auto MDI/MDI-X enabled port, therefore either straight-through
or crossover Ethernet cables can be used.
Note: The Ethernet connector is located on the front panel of the
EXB-MP1.
Storage/Operating
Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 40° C (104° F)
• Storage Temperature: -10° C (14° F) to 60° C (140° F)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)
• Heat Dissipation (Typical): 36.9 BTU/hr
• Designed for indoor use only.
Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950
Included Accessories: Phoenix (captive-wire) connectors - varies as required by model. See the
Operation/Reference Guide for details.
Other AMX Equipment • NXA-ENET8POE Gigabit Ethernet Switch (FG2178-62)
• PS-POE-AF PoE Injector (FG423-80)
• AVB-VSTYLE-SURFACE-MNT V-Style Module Surface Mount
(FG1010-722)
• AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-1U V-Style Module Tray (FG1010-720)
• AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U V-Style Module Tray w/ fill plates
(FG1010-721)
• AVB-VSTYLE-POLE-MNT V Style Module Pole Mount (FG1010-723)
LAN/POE PORT PINOUTS AND SIGNALS
Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color
1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 White-Orange
2 TX - 2 --------- 2 Orange
3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 White-Green
4 DC + 4 --------- 4 Blue
5 DC + 5 --------- 5 White-Blue
6 RX - 6 --------- 6 Green
7 DC - 7 --------- 7 White-Brown
8 DC - 8 --------- 8 Brown
EXB-COM2 COM 1 PORT PINOUTS
Wiring Conf iguration
Signal Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
GND Signal ground X X
RXD Receive data X
TXD Transmit data X
CTS Clear to send X
RTS Request to send X
TX+ Transmit data XX (strap to pin 8)
TX- Transmit data XX (strap to pin 9)
RX+ Receive data XX (strap to pin 6)
RX- Receive data XX (strap to pin 7)
+12 VDC Power optional optional
EXB-COM2 PORT 2 PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function Signal Function
GND Signal ground CTS Clear to send
RXD Receive data RTS Request to send
TXD Transmit data
EXB-I/O8 I/O8 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function
+12V +12VDC (max current 200 mA)
8 -1 Channels 8 - 1
GND Ground

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EXB-IRS4
IR/Serial Port Bank (Ports 1-4)
The IR/Serial Port Bank is an 8-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that supports up to 4
(optional) CC-NIRC IR Emitters.
Input Port Bank
The Input Port Bank is a 6-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that supports up to 4 (optional)
CC-NIRC IR Emitters. The Input channel detects a low signal (0 - 1.5 VDC) as a Push, and a
high signal (3.3 - 5 VDC) as a Release.
Note: Although a high signal is defined as 3.3 – 5 VDC, this port can handle up to 12V without
harm.
Input Linking
Each of the 4 input pins can be linked with one IR-Tx port. Any of the 4 IR-Tx ports/pins on an
EXB-IRS4 can be run in either “unlinked” or “linked” mode. Unlinked mode is the default mode
at boot up. When an IR-Tx port is unlinked the input pin state has no effect on the IR-Tx port.
See the Instruction Manual for details.
EXB-MP1
Port 1 (RS-232 only)
Port 1 is a 5-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that supports RS-232 (only) serial
Port 2 (I/O)
Port 2 is a 4-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector that provides 2 I/O contacts (1-2) as well as
PWR and GND.
• Although a high signal is defined as 3.3 - 5 VDC, this port can handle up to 12V without
harm.
• The input channel detects a low signal (0 - 1.5 VDC) as a Push, and a high signal
(3.3 - 5 VDC) as a Release.
Port 3 (IR-TX/Serial)
Port 3 is an 2-pin 3.5mm captive-wire IR-TX connector that supports 1 (optional) CC-NIRC IR
Emitter.
Port 4 (IR-RX)
Port 4 is a 1/8th inch (6.35 mm) IR-RX (TRS) connector for use with an (optional) IR03
External IR Receiver Module.
EXB-REL8
Port 1 (Relay Connector)
The Relay Connectors are two 8-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connectors that provide A / B
connections for 8 SPST Relay channels (1-8). An 8-position metal Commoning Strip is
provided with each EXB-REL8 to common multiple relays.
• Connectors are labeled A and B.
• These relays are independently controlled, isolated and normally open.
• The relay contacts are rated for a maximum of 1 A @ 0-24 VAC or 0-28 VDC (resistive).
Network Conf iguration
EXB modules support two IP addressing modes: Static IP, and DHCP (with link-local fallback).
By default, EXB Modules are set to DHCP Mode.
The modules can be conf igured for either of these modes via three methods:
• The front-panel ID Pushbutton.
• Telnet command.
• The Network Device Addressing dialog in NetLinx Studio (v3.3 or higher).
DHCP Mode
When in DHCP mode (the default setting), the module will attempt to get a DHCP lease
(consisting of IP address, gateway, and other network parameters). Should it fail to obtain a
lease from a DHCP server, it will then configure itself for a link-local address.
• EXB modules utilize a modified link-local addressing procedure: the first address to be
tried is a known address in the link-local space: 169.254.2.2. That address will be
probed, and if unclaimed will be used by the EXB module.
• If 169.254.2.2 is already claimed, the EXB module will choose a random address within
the 169.252.x.x link-local address space (again probing to ensure that it is unclaimed).
Once operating with a link-local address, the device will periodically re-try DHCP, and re-assign
the IP to a valid DHCP grant if successful. At any time, if the device determines that its IP
address has changed, it will disconnect from the Master (if necessary, depending on the
connection state), and then reconnect to the Master.
TCP/IP Address Conf iguration
EXB modules support IPV4 network addresses, gateway addresses, DNS server addresses, and
network name. EXB modules support NetLinx Discovery Protocol (NDP) capabilities as well as
IP discovery via NetLinx Studio.
Using the ID Pushbutton
Use the ID Pushbutton (on the front panel of all EXB Modules) to perform various initial
configuration settings, as described in the following sections. The ID Pushbutton provides
several functions, depending on when and for how long the pushbutton is pressed and held:
•Momentary press:
The ID Pushbutton is used in conjunction with the NetLinx Studio software program to allow you
to assign new Device and System numbers for the Module.
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 identi-
fied device.
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.
Note that a momentary press is ignored if the device is not in Identity (ID) Mode.
•10-Second Press and Hold (during runtime): If the ID Pushbutton is held for 10
seconds or longer and then released during runtime (i.e., after boot completes), the unit
will toggle between Static IP and DHCP Mode IP addressing. Note that after applying the
new setting, the module will automatically reboot. By default, EXB Modules are set to
DHCP Mode (with link-local fallback).
•10-Second Press and Hold (during boot-up): If the ID Pushbutton is held for 10
seconds or longer at boot, the module will reset to factory default parameters and
reboot after release.
Press and hold the ID Pushbutton while plugging in the Ethernet / PoE connector. Begin counting
only when the LEDs begin to flash (as opposed to the moment that the connector is inserted).
Note that once themodule has started booting up, all LEDs flash in unison at the rate of once per
second. After 10 flashes at this rate, the LEDs will flash in unison at a faster rate. At the point that
the blink rate increases (approximately 10 seconds after boot-up), release the pushbutton.
•20-Second Press and Hold (during boot-up): If the ID Pushbutton is held for 20 seconds
or longer at boot, the module will reset to the factory default firmware image and reboot
after release.
Press and hold the ID Pushbutton while plugging in the Ethernet / PoE connector. Begin counting
only when the LEDs begin to flash (as opposed to the moment that the connector is inserted).
Note that once themodule has started booting up, all LEDs flash in unison at the rate of once per
second. After 10 flashes at this rate, the LEDs will blink in unison at a faster rate. After 10 sec-
onds of flashing at the increased rate, all LEDs go to solid on. At the point that the LEDs go to
solid on (approximately 20 seconds after boot-up), release the pushbutton.
Telnet IP Conf iguration Commands
The Terminal commands listed in the following table can be sent directly to the device via a
Telnet terminal session. These commands can be used for initial network configuration of the
EXB Modules:
Note: Refer to the EXB Ethernet Modules Operation/Reference Guide for a full listing of all
supported Telnet commands.
Additional Documentation
Refer to the EXB Ethernet Modules Operation/Reference Guide (available to view/download
from www.amx.com) for detailed programming and configuration instructions.
IR/SERIAL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function Signal Function
4 + IR/Serial port 4 + 2 + IR/Serial port 2 +
4 - IR/Serial port 4 - 2 - IR/Serial port 2 -
3 + IR/Serial port 3 + 1 + IR/Serial port 1 +
3 - IR/Serial port 3 - 1 - IR/Serial port 1 -
I/O CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function
+12VDC +12VDC (max current 200 mA)
1 - 4 Channel 255
GND Ground
EXB-MP1 PORT 1 PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function Signal Function
RTS Request to send RXD Receive data
CTS Clear to send GND Signal ground
TXD Transmit data
EXB-MP1 PORT 2 PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function
+12VDC +12VDC (max current 200 mA)
2 - 1 Channels 2 - 1.
GND Ground
EXB-MP1 PORT 3 PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Signal Function
+ IR/Serial port 1 +
- IR/Serial port 1 -
EXB-REL8 RELAY CONNECTOR PINOUTS
First Relay Connector Pinout Second Relay Connector Pinout
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Channel 1A 1 Channel 5A
2 Channel 1B 2 Channel 5B
3 Channel 2A 3 Channel 6A
4 Channel 2B 4 Channel 6B
5 Channel 3A 5 Channel 7A
6 Channel 3B 6 Channel 7B
7 Channel 4A 7 Channel 8A
8 Channel 4B 8 Channel 8B
DEFAULT PARAMETERS FOR STATIC IP MODE
Address: 192.168.1.2 DNS1: 192.168.1.1
Netmask: 255.255.255.0 DNS2: 192.168.1.1
Gateway: 192.168.1.1 DNS3: 192.168.1.1
EXB MODULES - TELNET IP CONF IGURATION COMMANDS
SET IP Sets the IP configuration of the device. Enter a Host Name, Type (DHCP or
Fixed), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address.
Note: The Device must be rebooted to enable new settings.
GET IP Displays the IP configuration of the EXB Module.
GET CONNECTION Show the master connection information.
SET CONNECTION Set the master connection settings interactively.
Note: These changes do not require a reboot to take effect.