Page 2 - AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 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 from AMX, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted for three (3) years, excep...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents i NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 NI-2100 Specifications .......................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Java
Introduction 1 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Introduction The X100-Series of NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can both be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, Relay, IR/Serial, and Input/Output devices through the use of both the NetLinx programming language and the NetLin...
Page 6 - Timekeeper
Introduction 2 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide These NI Controllers use a combination lithium battery and clock crystal package called a Timekeeper . Only one Timekeeper unit is installed within a given NI controller. The battery can be expected to have up to 3 years of usable lif...
Page 9 - ) or purchasing this upgrade as an included feature of the NI-
Introduction 5 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide NI-3100 Specifications The NI-3100 (FIG. 3) provides support for 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays. The NI-3100 can be upgraded to provide one ICSHub and two ICSNet port...
Page 15 - Related Documents; NetLinx Integrated Controller WebConsole
Introduction 11 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Related Documents For information on using the on-board Web Console, as well as NetLinx send commands and terminal communications to configure the NI Controllers, refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controller WebConsole & Programmin...
Page 17 - Installation and Upgrading; Install all rear connectors and apply power.
Installation and Upgrading 13 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Installation and Upgrading Installing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) NetLinx Cards can be installed into the front card slots. The cards mount horizontally through the card slot openings on the front of the enclos...
Page 18 - The factory default CardFrame DIP switch value =; System and Port are; ), the NetLinx Compiler assumes it has a; Port number of 1 and a System number of 0
Installation and Upgrading 14 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Setting the NetLinx Control Card Addresses (NI-4100 Only) The 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch (located on the rear of the NI-4100) sets the starting address (the device number in the D:P:S specification) for the ...
Page 19 - To install NetLinx Control Card:; Compact Flash Upgrades; Accessing The Internal Components On An Integrated Controller; Carefully detach all connectors from the rear of the unit.
Installation and Upgrading 15 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide NUMBER:PORT:SYSTEM where: Removing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) To install NetLinx Control Card: 1. Discharge any static electricity from your body, by touching a grounded object and unplug all connectors (if an...
Page 20 - Refer to the following; Installation of Compact Flash Upgrades; Remove the upgrade card from it’s anti-static bag.
Installation and Upgrading 16 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide 3. Carefully pull-up and remove the housing up and away from the Controller to expose the internal circuit board (FIG. 9). 4. Refer to the following Installation of Compact Flash Upgrades for detailed replacement inform...
Page 21 - Closing and Securing the Outer Housing; Re-install all connectors and apply power to the unit.; Installing Into An Equipment Rack; Remove the mounting brackets for flat surface installations.
Installation and Upgrading 17 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide 7. To complete the upgrade process, close and re-secure the Integrated Controller enclosure using the procedures outlined in the following section. Closing and Securing the Outer Housing Once the card has been replaced,...
Page 22 - Connections and
Installation and Upgrading 18 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide 3. Thread the cables through the opening in the equipment rack. Allow for enough slack in the cables to accommodate for movement during the installation process. 4. Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source/termi...
Page 23 - Connections and Wiring; Setting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program Port); Baud Rate Settings; By default, the baud rate is set to; PRD; PRD; Baud Rate Settings on the Configuration DIP Switch; PRD Mode Settings
Connections and Wiring 19 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Connections and Wiring Setting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program Port) Prior to installing the Controller, use the Configuration DIP switch to set the baud rate used by the Program port for communication. The Co...
Page 24 - Working With the Configuration DIP Switch; Baud Rate Settings on the; Program Port Connections and Wiring; NetLinx Studio; NOT
Connections and Wiring 20 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Working With the Configuration DIP Switch 1. Disconnect the power supply from the 2-pin PWR (green) connector on the rear of the NetLinx Integrated Controller. 2. Set DIP switch positions according to the information listed...
Page 25 - Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns; The Port Assignments are as follows:
Connections and Wiring 21 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs associated with each mode. These patterns are not evident until after the unit is powered. Port Assign...
Page 26 - AXlink Port and LED; Off; - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly; blink per second; Wiring Guidelines; Wiring length guidelines; This unit should only have one source of incoming power.
Connections and Wiring 22 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide AXlink Port and LED All NI units have an AXlink port and adjacent status LED (FIG. 12). This port allows the NI to support AMX Legacy AXlink devices such as G3 touch panels ( ex: CP4/A ) and PosiTrack Pilot devices. A green...
Page 27 - Preparing Captive Wires; Match; Using the 4-Pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data and Power
Connections and Wiring 23 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Preparing Captive Wires You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect the captive wires. 1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of insulation off all wires. 2. Insert each wire into the appropriate o...
Page 28 - DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring; only
Connections and Wiring 24 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data With External Power To use the 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) captive-wire connector for data communication and power transfer, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the 12 ...
Page 29 - ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring
Connections and Wiring 25 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide The table below provides information about the connector pins, signal types, and signal functions. This table’s wiring specifications are applicable to the rear RS-232/422/485 Device Port connectors on the: NI-2100 (Ports 1...
Page 30 - ICSHub OUT Port: Connections and Wiring; on; Relay Connections; ICSHub OUT Pinouts and Signals
Connections and Wiring 26 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide ICSHub OUT Port: Connections and Wiring The NI Controller must be equipped with the available ICSNet connectors for this functionality to be active. The following table describes the pinout/signal information for the ICSHub...
Page 31 - this IO port uses 5V logic but can handle up to 12V
Connections and Wiring 27 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring The I/O port responds to either switch closures, voltage level (high/low) changes, or it can be used for logic-level outputs. A contact closure between the GND and an I/O port...
Page 32 - You can connect up to; eight; These units come with two CC-NIRC IR Emitters (
Connections and Wiring 28 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring You can connect up to eight IR- or Serial-controllable devices to the IR/Serial connectors on the rear of the NI-4100 and NI-3100 and up to four on the NI-2100 (FIG. 19). These connect...
Page 33 - Ethernet LEDs; Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals
Connections and Wiring 29 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Ethernet connector. FIG. 21 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. ...
Page 34 - Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller; Ethernet Port Descriptions
Connections and Wiring 30 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller Ethernet Port Descriptions Port type Description Standard Port # FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server. 21/20 (TCP) SSH The SSH port functions using the same inte...
