Page 2 - AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer; determination of rights.
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Corporation 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 Corporation, with the following exceptions: • Electroluminescent and LCD Control Panels are warranted fo...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents i NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Table of Contents Product Information ................................................................................................. 1 Front and rear panel components ...................................................................
Page 5 - Product Information; Front and rear panel components
Product Information 1 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Product Information The NXC-ME260 Master-Ethernet Card is a Master Card for NetLinx systems with a 10/100BaseT TCP/IP Ethernet connection, and an RJ-11 SPE (Server Port Expander) connector for use with an AXB-SPE (Server Port Expand...
Page 6 - Specifications; NXM-ME260 Specifications
Product Information 2 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Specifications NXM-ME260 Specifications Power consumption 750 mA @ 12 VDC Memory • Compact Flash: 16 MB standard (upgradeable) • Volatile: 16 MB • Non-volatile: 1 MB Microprocessor Coldfire 5407 (32-bit ) Front Panel Components: Pro...
Page 7 - Ethernet ports used by the ME260; Ethernet Ports Used by the ME260
Product Information 3 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Ethernet ports used by the ME260 NXM-ME260 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont): ICSNet connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power (500 mA) and data to external ICSNet devices. ICSNet LEDs Green LEDs that ligh...
Page 8 - Modes and front panel LED blink patterns; Modes and LED Blink Patterns
Product Information 4 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Modes and front panel LED blink patterns The following table lists the modes for the Master Cards/Modules and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs for each mode. Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub Modes and LED Blink Patterns LEDs an...
Page 9 - Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet
Product Information 5 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet FIG. 3 Layout of Ethernet LEDs SPEED ETHERNET 10/100 FD A - Activity LED (yellow) blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets. L - Link LED (green) lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminat...
Page 11 - Installation and Wiring; This section contains information about configuring the; PROGRAM; port, installing NetLinx; Setting the Program Port DIP Switch; Baud rate settings; Baud Rate Settings; PRD Mode Settings
Installation and Wiring 7 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Installation and Wiring This section contains information about configuring the PROGRAM port, installing NetLinx Modules and the ME260, wiring diagrams, and pinouts for assembling cables. Setting the Program Port DIP Switch Baud...
Page 12 - Setting the Program Port DIP switch; Program Port Connections/Wiring; NetLinx Studio
Installation and Wiring 8 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Setting the Program Port DIP switch 1. Disconnect the power supply from the 2-pin PWR (green) connector on the Master Card. 2. Remove the front faceplate and four mounting screws from the Master Card's front panel. Then, locate ...
Page 13 - provides up to 500 mA of current.; OUT; port to the; IN; port on the second or downstream; Do not
Installation and Wiring 9 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module 5-Pin Program port (rear panel) The table below lists the pinouts and signals for the rear panel Program port connector. ICSNet RJ-45 Connections/Wiring The following table shows the pinouts, signals, and pairing information to ...
Page 14 - ICSHub IN port; ICS Hub IN Pinouts and Signals
Installation and Wiring 10 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module ICSHub IN port The following table describes the pinout/signal information for the ICSHub IN port. ICSHub OUT port The following table describes the pinout/signal information for the ICSHub OUT port. Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-4...
Page 15 - SPE Port Connection/Wiring; The; port on the rear panel of the NXC-ME260 connects to the; EXPANSION IN; EXPANSION OUT; on the primary; EXPANSION IN
Installation and Wiring 11 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module FIG. 4 diagrams the RJ-45 cable and connectors. SPE Port Connection/Wiring Use an RJ-11 cable to connect the NXC-ME260 to an AXB-SPE Slave Port Expander. The EXPANSION OUT port on the rear panel of the NXC-ME260 connects to the...
Page 16 - SPE cable pinout information; EXPANSION; SPE Connector Pinouts and Signals
Installation and Wiring 12 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module SPE cable pinout information The following table gives pinout information for the RJ-11 SPE connector. AMX supplies a 6" RJ-11 cable with the AXB-SPE. The EXPANSION connectors (on the AXB-SPE) use pins 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pin 2 ...
Page 17 - Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack; slot on the rear panel of the enclosure.
Installation and Wiring 13 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module FIG. 7 diagrams the RJ-11 cable and connectors. Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack To install the Modules into an equipment rack, you'll need an optional AC-RK Kit. 1. Remove the front panel from the Module to expose t...
Page 18 - Replacing the Lithium Batteries
Installation and Wiring 14 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module To install a Master Card in either an NXF CardFrame or NXI Integrated Controller: 1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object. 2. Unplug all the connectors from the Controller or Module. 3. ...
Page 19 - Programming; Program Port Commands; communication settings match those in the following table.; Help; PC COM Port Communication Settings; ECHO OFF
Programming 15 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Programming The NetLinx programming language allows numbers in the range 0-32,767. Device 0 refers to the Master Card; numbers greater than 32,767 are reserved for internal use only. The NetLinx programming language requires a Device:Port:...
Page 20 - SET DATE
Programming 16 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET DATE Prompts you to enter the new date for the Master Card. When the date is set on the Master Card, the new date will be reflected on all devices in the system that have clocks (i.e. t...
Page 21 - DISK FREE; MEM; MSG ON; MSG OFF
Programming 17 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description DISK FREE Displays the total bytes of free space available on the Master Card's com-pact Flash memory. Example: >DISK FREE The disk has 2441216 bytes of free space. GET IP <D:P:S> ...
Page 22 - PROGRAM INFO; RELEASE DHCP
Programming 18 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description PASS <D:P:S> Sets up a pass through mode to a device. In pass through mode, any string received by the device is displayed on the screen, and anything typed is sent as a string to the...
Page 23 - ROUTE MODE
Programming 19 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description ROUTE MODE DIRECT|NORMAL Sets the Master-to-Master route mode: • Normal mode - allows a Master to communicate with any Master accessible via the routing tables (shown with the SHOW ROUTE co...
Page 24 - SHOW COMBINE
Programming 20 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET URL <D:P:S> Prompts you to enter the URL address and port number of another Master or device (that will be added to the URL list). Then, enter Y (yes) to approve/store the new add...
Page 25 - SHOW LOG; SHOW NOTIFY
Programming 21 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description SHOW LOG Displays the log of messages stored in the Master's memory. The Master logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent mes-sages. The log contains:· • Entries starting with fi...
Page 26 - SHOW REMOTE; SHOW ROUTE
Programming 22 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description SHOW REMOTE Displays a list of the devices this system requires input from and the types of information needed. If when a NetLinx Master connects to another NetLinx Master, the newly connec...
Page 27 - TCP LIST; ESC Pass Codes
Programming 23 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module ESC Pass Codes There are 'escape' codes in the pass mode. These codes can switch the display mode or exit the pass mode. The following 'escape' codes are defined. Program Port Commands (Cont.) Command Description TCP LIST Lists all active ...
Page 28 - Notes on Specific Telnet/Terminal Clients; Windows client programs
Programming 24 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Notes on Specific Telnet/Terminal Clients Telnet and terminal clients will have different behaviors in some situations. This section states some of the known anomalies. Windows client programs Anomalies occur when using a windows client if...
Page 29 - Firmware Transfers; To send firmware files, select; Tools > Firmware Transfers; , then select Send to NetLinx Device; Sending Firmware to a NetLinx Device (KIT file); To update NetLinx firmware:; Tools > Firmware Transfers > Send to NetLinx Device; to open the Send To NetLinx
Firmware Transfers 25 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Firmware Transfers NetLinx Studio 2.0 provides the ability to download KIT firmware files to the NetLinx NXC-ME260 Master. To send firmware files, select Tools > Firmware Transfers , then select Send to NetLinx Device from the su...
Page 30 - Check the Reboot option.
Firmware Transfers 26 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module 4. Review the File, Connection, Address, and Target Device information before you send. ! Check the Reboot option. ! Click the Send button to send the selected KIT file to the specified device. You can watch the progress of the tran...
Page 31 - NetLinx Security; Master’s RS-232 terminal interface (the DB9; NetLinx Security Features; Security Terms Used in This Document; User; NetLinx Security Features
NetLinx Security 27 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module NetLinx Security NetLinx Masters (version 2.10.80 or later) have built-in security capabilities. It will require a valid user name and password to access the NetLinx System’s Telnet, HTTP and FTP servers. The security capabilities are...
Page 32 - User Name
NetLinx Security 28 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module User Name A user name is a valid character string (4 - 20 alpha-numeric characters) defining the user. This string is case sensitive . Each user name must be unique. Group Name A group name is a valid character string (4 - 20 alpha-nu...
Page 33 - Initial Setup (via Telnet or Terminal Connection); Getting connected; Tools > Windows Telnet; Accessing the Security configuration options; help security
NetLinx Security 29 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Master will not create the path if it is not valid. That must be done via another means, most commonly by using an FTP client and connecting to the FTP server on the NetLinx Master. Initial Setup (via Telnet or Terminal Connection) Se...
Page 34 - Main Security; Security Options Menu; The Master must be rebooted after changing the HTTP setting.
NetLinx Security 30 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Security Setup -> 3. The Main Security Menu shows a list of choices and a prompt. To select one of the listed choices, simply enter the number of the choice (1-13) at the prompt and press...
Page 35 - ) Display system security options for NetLinx Master
NetLinx Security 31 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module For example, if selection 2) is selected, HTTP Security will be disabled. The menu will then be displayed again as follows: Select to change current security option 1) Terminal (RS232) Security.................. Enabled 2) HTTP Securi...
Page 36 - Enter user name; Bilbo; case sensitive
NetLinx Security 32 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module 3) Add user 1. Type 3 and <ENTER> at the Security Setup prompt (at the bottom of the Main Security Menu) to create a new user account. A sample session response is: The following users are currently enrolled: administrator Fred ...
Page 37 - Access Rights Menu; Edit User Menu
NetLinx Security 33 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Edit User -> Each selection (1-7) accesses the named option. Press <ENTER> by itself to exit the menu and return to the Main Security Menu. The Edit User Menu options are described ...
Page 38 - ) Show the list of authorized users
NetLinx Security 34 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module 5) Delete user 1. Type 5 and <ENTER> at the Security Setup prompt (at the bottom of the Main Security Menu) to delete an existing user account. A sample session response is: Select from the following list of enrolled users: 1) F...
Page 39 - Edit Group Menu
NetLinx Security 35 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Edit Group Menu Please select from the following options: 1) Add directory association 2) Delete directory association 3) List directory associations 4) Change Access rights 5) Display Access Rights Or <ENTER> to return to previ...
Page 40 - Edit Group menu: Delete directory association; Edit Group menu: List directory associations; Edit Group menu: Change Access Rights
NetLinx Security 36 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Edit Group menu: Delete directory association 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 2 to delete an existing directory association. A sample session response is: Select a directory association from the following: 1) /directory1/* 2) /direc...
Page 41 - Edit Group menu: Display Access Rights
NetLinx Security 37 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Edit Group menu: Display Access Rights 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 5 to view the current access rights for the selected group account. A sample session response is: Terminal (RS232)...................Disabled Admin Password Chan...
Page 42 - 0) Show List of Authorized Groups; 1) Set Telnet Timeout in seconds; 2) Display Telnet Timeout in seconds; 3) Make changes permanent by saving to flash
NetLinx Security 38 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module 10) Show List of Authorized Groups 1. Type 10 and <ENTER> at the Security Setup prompt (at the bottom of the Main Security Menu) to display a list of all authorized group accounts. A sample session response is: The following gro...
Page 43 - The Main Security menu is described below:; Main Security Menu
NetLinx Security 39 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Main Security Menu The Main Security menu is described below: Main Security Menu Command Description 1) Set system security options for NetLinx Master This selection will bring up the Security Options Menu that allows you to change th...
Page 44 - Default Security Configuration; administrator password.
NetLinx Security 40 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Default Security Configuration By default, the NetLinx Master will create the following accounts, access rights, directory associations, and security options. Account 1: User Name: administrator Password: password Group: administrator...
Page 45 - Help menu; help
NetLinx Security 41 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Help menu Type help at the prompt in the Telnet session to display the following help topics: Help Menu Options Command Description ----- Help ----- <D:P:S> (Extended diag messages are OFF) <D:P:S> : Device:Port:System. If...
Page 46 - Logging Into a Session; session is started, the user will see a login prompt as seen below:; The welcome banner is not displayed for Terminal sessions.
NetLinx Security 42 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Logging Into a Session Until Telnet security is enabled, a session will begin with a welcome banner. Welcome to NetLinx v2.10.80 Copyright AMX Corp. 1999-2002 > When Telnet security is enabled (or Terminal security for a terminal s...
Page 47 - other characters may be used.; Logout; commands again the user will first have to login.
NetLinx Security 43 NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module least 4 characters long and no more than 20 characters. Any combination of letters, numbers, or other characters may be used. After the password is entered, if the password is correct you will see a welcome banner as shown below: Logi...
