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 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Table of Contents Product Information - NetLinx Modules ................................................................. 1 NXM-MHS (NXM Modules) ............................................................................................... 1 NXM...
Page 7 - Product Information - NetLinx Modules; The NetLinx Master Cards/Modules covered in this document are:; NXM-MHS Specifications; MASTER
Product Information - NetLinx Modules 1 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Product Information - NetLinx Modules NetLinx Master Cards and Modules are the controllers for NetLinx Control Systems. The Master Cards can be installed in the NetLinx CardFrame (NXF), the NetLinx Integrated Controller (NXI), ...
Page 8 - Program Port DIP switch - baud rate settings
Product Information - NetLinx Modules 2 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Program Port DIP switch - baud rate settings The Program Port DIP switch is located at the front of the Master Cards. For Modules, you must remove the front panel to access the DIP Switch. Use this DIP switch to set the baud ra...
Page 9 - (PRD) mode according to the settings listed in the table below:; Baud Rate Settings; PRD Mode Settings
Product Information - NetLinx Modules 3 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules DIP switch positions 3 and 4 are reserved for future features and should always be set to the Off (down) position. Program Port DIP switch - Program Run Disable (PRD) mode You can also use the Program Port DIP switch to set the...
Page 10 - Program Port Connections/Wiring; -Pin Program Port Pinouts and Signals
Product Information - NetLinx Modules 4 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Program Port Connections/Wiring Master Cards are equipped with two Program ports. One is located on the front panel and the other is on the rear for easy access. The port on the front panel is a DB-9 (male) connector, and the r...
Page 11 - Modes and LED Blink Patterns
Product Information - NetLinx Modules 5 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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 Rear panel LEDs: AXLink Modes a...
Page 13 - Specifications; NXC-M Master Card Specifications
NXC-M Master Card 7 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules NXC-M Master Card Specifications NXC-M Master Card Specifications Power Requirements 260 mA @ 12 VDC Memory • Disk on chip (Non-volatile): 8 MB (upgradeable to 32 MB) • SDRAM (Volatile): 16 MB • NVS (Non-volatile): 1 MB Front Panel Components: Con...
Page 14 - Rear panel components
NXC-M Master Card 8 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Rear panel components FIG. 4 shows the rear panel components of the NXM-M Master Card. Installing an (optional) NCP-E Ethernet Card The NXC-M Master Card has an expansion slot (port card connector) that allows you to mount an NCP-E Ethernet port c...
Page 15 - Align the connector with the opening in the rear plate.
NXC-M Master Card 9 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 3. Mount the NCP-E to the NXC-M, as shown in FIG. 7. a. Lower the rear edge (with the Ethernet connector and LEDs) of the NCP-E first. b. Align the connector with the opening in the rear plate. c. Lower the other end of the NCP-E, mating the conne...
Page 17 - NXC-ME Specifications
NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card 11 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card The NXM-ME Master-Ethernet Card is a NetLinx Master Card with a 10/100 Base-T TCP/IP Ethernet connection. Specifications NXC-ME Specifications Power Requirements 400 mA @ 12 VDC Memory • Disk on chip (Non-vol...
Page 18 - Ethernet Ports used by the ME
NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card 12 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Ethernet Ports used by the ME Rear panel components FIG. 8 shows the rear panel components of the NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card. Ethernet Ports used by the ME Port Type Description Standard Port # • ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for bot...
Page 19 - NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card; NXC-MPE Specifications
NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card 13 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card The NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card shares the features and functionality of the NXC-ME, but with an RJ-11 SPE (Server Port Expander) connector instead of a 4-pin AXlink connector. The SPE port ...
Page 20 - SPE Port Connection/Wiring
NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card 14 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Rear panel components FIG. 9 shows the rear panel components NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card. SPE Port Connection/Wiring Use an RJ-11 cable (6" max. length) to connect the NXC-MPE to an AXB-SPE Slave Port Expander. The SPE O...
Page 21 - SPE Cable pinout information; SPE Connector Pinouts and Signals
NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card 15 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules SPE Cable pinout information The following table gives pinout information for the RJ-11 SPE connector. AMX supplies the RJ- 11 cable with the AXB-SPE. The EXPANSION connectors (on the AXB-SPE) use pins 2, 3, 4 and 5. Pin 2 is Grou...
Page 23 - Installation and Wiring; diagrams, and pinouts for assembling cables.; Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack; Unplug all the connectors from the Controller or Module.
Installation and Wiring 17 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Installation and Wiring This section contains information about installing the NetLinx Modules and Master Cards, wiring diagrams, and pinouts for assembling cables. Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack To install the NXS-MHS Modules ...
Page 24 - Preparing/connecting captive wires
Installation and Wiring 18 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 6. Inside the Master Card slot on the NXF or NXI, find the 6-pin control cable connector. 7. Plug the connector from the NXF or NXI into the 6-pin terminal on the Master Card. This connector is keyed to ensure correct orientation. 8. Once t...
Page 25 - Use CAT5 cables for all ICSHub connections.; Do not
Installation and Wiring 19 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules ICSHub RJ-45 Connections/Wiring The two ICSHub RJ-45 connectors on the rear of the Master Card provide data to other Hubs connected to a downstream system. Hubs allow you to connect multiple NetLinx Hubs together in a daisy-chain configurat...
Page 26 - Replacing the Lithium Batteries; Unplug the connectors from the Controller or Module.
Installation and Wiring 20 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Replacing the Lithium Batteries The Master Cards are equipped with two lithium batteries that have a life of approximately 5 years to protect their memory. When DC power is on, the batteries are not used. When replacing the batteries, remov...
Page 27 - Programming; Program Port Commands; communication settings match those in the following table:; PC COM Port Communication Settings; DATE
Programming 21 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Programming The NetLinx programming language allows numbers in the range 0-32,767. Device 0 refers to the Master Card, and numbers greater than 32,767 are reserved for internal use only. The NetLinx programming language requires a Device:Port:System (D...
Page 30 - some of the known anomalies.; ESC Pass Codes
Programming 24 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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. Notes on specific Telnet/Terminal clients Telnet and terminal clients will have different...
Page 31 - NetLinx Security; grant or deny access to.; Security Terms Used in This Document; User; NetLinx Security Features
NetLinx Security 25 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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 configured a...
Page 32 - User Name
NetLinx Security 26 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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-numeric charac...
Page 33 - Initial Setup (via Telnet or Terminal connection); Getting connected; Tools > Windows Telnet; Accessing the Security configuration options; help security
NetLinx Security 27 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules When you are prompted to enter the path for a Directory Association, the NetLinx master will attempt to validate the path. If the directory or file is not valid (i.e. it does not exist at the time you entered the path), the NetLinx master will ask...
Page 34 - Main Security; Security Options Menu
NetLinx Security 28 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 11) Set Telnet Timeout in seconds 12) Display Telnet Timeout in seconds 13) Make changes permanent by saving to flash Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Security Setup -> 3. The Main Security Menu shows a list of choices and a prompt. ...
Page 35 - ) Display system security options for NetLinx master
NetLinx Security 29 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules The selection listed will display what the current settings. To change an option, select the number listed next to the option. For example, if selection 2) is selected, HTTP Security will be disabled. The menu will then be displayed again as follo...
Page 36 - Enter user name; Bilbo; case sensitive
NetLinx Security 30 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 2. At the Enter user name prompt, enter a new user name (for example " Bilbo "). 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. 3....
Page 37 - Edit User Menu; Access Rights Menu
NetLinx Security 31 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Access Rights Menu The Access Rights Menu is accessed whenever you select Change Access Rights from the Edit User Menu, or Change Access Rights from the Edit Group Menu. The Access Rights Menu is displayed as follows: Select to change current acce...
Page 38 - ) Show the list of authorized users
NetLinx Security 32 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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) Fred 2) Betty ...
Page 39 - Edit Group Menu: Add directory association
NetLinx Security 33 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Edit Group Menu: Add directory association 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 1 to add a new directory association. A sample session response is: There are currently no directories associated with this account New directory: A Directory Association...
Page 40 - Edit Group menu: List directory associations; Edit Group menu: Change Access Rights; Edit Group menu: Display Access Rights
NetLinx Security 34 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Edit Group menu: List directory associations 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 3 to list all existing directory associations. A sample session response is: The following directory associations are enrolled: /directory1/* /directory2/* Press <EN...
Page 41 - Edit Group Menu on page 32)
NetLinx Security 35 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 1) Add directory association 2) Delete directory association 3) List directory associations 4) Change Access rights 5) Display Access Rights This menu is described on the previous pages (see Edit Group Menu on page 32) . 9) Delete Group 1. Type 9 ...
Page 42 - The Main Security menu is described below:; Main Security Menu
NetLinx Security 36 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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 the security op...
Page 43 - Default Security Configuration; administrator password.
NetLinx Security 37 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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 Rights: All ...
Page 44 - Security Help menu; help
NetLinx Security 38 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules Security Help menu Type help at the prompt in the Telnet session to display the following help topics: Security Help Menu Options Command Description ----- Help ----- <D:P:S> (Extended diag messages are OFF) <D:P:S> : Device:Port:Syste...
Page 45 - 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 39 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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 session), the ...
Page 46 - other characters may be used.; Logout; commands again the user will first have to login.
NetLinx Security 40 NetLinx Master Cards and Modules 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: Login: User1 Pass...
