Page 2 - AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer This Limited Warranty and Disclaimer extends only to products purchased directly from AMX or an AMX Authorized Partner which include AMX Dealers, Distributors, VIP’s or other AMX authorized entity. AMX warrants its products to be free of defects in material and wo...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents i NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1 NI-700 Overview ....................................................................................
Page 5 - Introduction; NI-700 Specifications; NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
Introduction 1 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide Introduction NI-700 Overview The NI-700 NetLinx Integrated Master Controller can be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, IR/Serial, and Input/Output devices through the use of both the NetLinx programming language and the NetLinx Studio ap...
Page 8 - NI-700 Port Assignment And Functionality; The latest version of the NI-700 is
Introduction 4 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-700 Port Assignment And Functionality NI-700 On-Board Memory Specifications There are two variations on the NI-700, with different memory specifications. The latest version of the NI-700 has double the on-board memory of previous version...
Page 9 - Java; NI-900 Specifications
Introduction 5 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-900 Overview The NI-900 is the first NetLinx device to be Duet-compatible straight out of the box. Duet is a dual-interpreter firmware platform from AMX which combines the proven reliability and power of NetLinx with the extensive capabi...
Page 12 - NI-900 Port Assignment And Functionality; NI-900 Port Assignments
Introduction 8 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-900 Port Assignment And Functionality NI-900 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components (Cont.): Ethernet Link/Activity LED • Ethernet Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. LEDs show communication activity, connection status,...
Page 13 - The latest version of the NI-900 is; TimeKeeper; Timekeeper; Related Documents; NetLinx Integrated Controller WebConsole; All product documentation is available to view or download from
Introduction 9 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-900 On-Board Memory Specifications There are two variations on the NI-900, with different memory specifications. The latest version of the NI-900 has double the on-board memory of previous versions. The latest version of the NI-900 is FG...
Page 15 - Installation; System and Port are; ), the NetLinx Compiler assumes it has a; Port number of 1 and a System number of 0; Installing into an Equipment Rack; Use the optional AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (
Installation 11 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide 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 al...
Page 16 - Apply power to the unit to complete the installation process.
Installation 12 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide 6. Align the ends of the AC-RK with the screw openings along the sides of the equipment rack. 7. Secure the AC-RK to the rack by using the four #10-32 screws (80-0186) and four #10 washers (80-0342) supplied in the kit. 8. Apply power to t...
Page 17 - 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 13 NI-700 & NI-900 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 Configur...
Page 18 - Working With the Configuration DIP Switch; Baud Rate Settings on the; Program Port Connections and Wiring; NetLinx Studio; NOT
Connections and Wiring 14 NI-700 & NI-900 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 in th...
Page 19 - Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns; The Port Assignments are as follows:; AXlink Port and LED; ) and PosiTrack Pilot; Off; - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly; blink per second; Modes and LED Blink Patterns
Connections and Wiring 15 NI-700 & NI-900 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 Assignments ...
Page 20 - Wiring Guidelines; Wiring Length Guidelines; This unit should only have one source of incoming power.
Connections and Wiring 16 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide The AXlink port can be used to supply power to downstream AXlink-compatible devices as long as both the power required is LESS THAN 2 Amps total and the external power supply feeding the NI unit has the necessary power capability...
Page 21 - Wiring A Power Connection; Match; Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data and Power
Connections and Wiring 17 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide Wiring A Power Connection To use the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector with a 12 VDC-compliant power supply, the incoming PWR and GND cables from the external source must be connected to their corresponding locations on connect...
Page 22 - DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring; only
Connections and Wiring 18 NI-700 & NI-900 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 VDC-co...
Page 23 - and; IR RX
Connections and Wiring 19 NI-700 & NI-900 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-700 (Ports 1 & ...
Page 24 - this IO port uses 5V logic but can handle up to 12V
Connections and Wiring 20 NI-700 & NI-900 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. You can connect up to four devices to the NI-700 or NI-...
Page 25 - You can connect only; one; Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals
Connections and Wiring 21 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring You can connect only one IR- or Serial-controllable device to the IR/Serial connectors on the rear of the NI-700 (FIG. 8) but you can connect up to three IR- or Serial-controllable devices t...
Page 26 - SET ETHERNET MODE
Connections and Wiring 22 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide FIG. 9 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. Ethernet LEDs The NI-700 and NI-900 only allow you to set the Ethernet mode to AUTO negotiate the Ethernet connection speed. Using any of t...
Page 27 - Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller; Ethernet Port Descriptions
Connections and Wiring 23 NI-700 & NI-900 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 interface ...