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Hardware Reference Guide

NI-700/900

NetLinx Integrated Controllers


NetLinx Integrated Controllers		Last Revised: 5/13/2008

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	Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................	1
NI-700 Overview.......................................................................................................	1
NI-700 Specifications ................................................................................................	1
NI-700 Port Assignment And Functionality .....................................................................	4
NI-700 On-Board Memory Specifications ........................................................................	4
NI-900 Overview.......................................................................................................	5
NI-900 Specifications ................................................................................................	5
NI-900 Port Assignment And Functionality .....................................................................	8
NI-900 On-Board Memory Specifications ........................................................................	9
TimeKeeper ..............................................................................................................	9
Related Documents...................................................................................................	9
Installation ........................................................................................................	11
Device:Port:System (D:P:S) .....................................................................................	11
Installing into an Equipment Rack...........................................................................	11
Connections and Wiring ...................................................................................	13
Setting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program Port) .................................	13
Baud Rate Settings........................................................................................................	13
Program Run Disable (PRD) Mode.................................................................................	13
Working With the Configuration DIP Switch .................................................................	14
Program Port Connections and Wiring ...................................................................	14
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns ............................................................	15
Port Assignments and Functionality........................................................................	15
AXlink Port and LED ...............................................................................................	15
Wiring Guidelines ...................................................................................................	16
Wiring Length Guidelines..............................................................................................	16
Preparing Captive Wires ...............................................................................................	16
Wiring A Power Connection ..........................................................................................	17
Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data and Power ......................................	17
Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data With External Power ......................	18
DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring .............................................................	18
IRX-RX Port: Connection and Wiring.......................................................................	19
Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring...................................................	20
IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring...................................................................	21
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................	21
Ethernet LEDs ..............................................................................................................	22
Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller ........................................................	23

NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide	i

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ii	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 application (version 2.4 or higher). Another key feature of this product is the ability to easily access the configuration switches without having to remove a cover plate.

NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features

NI-700 (FG2105-70)

•1 RS-232 Program port

•2 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports

•1 IR/Serial Output ports

•4 Digital Input/Output ports

•1 IR RX (receive) port (works only with AMX IR Receivers)

When working with the NI-700 Integrated Controller, verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio v 2.4 or higher (available for download from www.amx.com).

NI-700 Specifications

The front LEDs (FIG. 1) are grouped by control type and are labeled according to their corresponding port (connector) numbers on the rear of the unit.

Configuration

IR LED (red)

DIP switch

I/O LEDs (yellow)

Program

Serial RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/yellow)

port

Link/Active-Status-Output-Input

Front

(green/red/yellow)

IR RX LED (red)

ID Pushbutton

1 & 2)

232/422/485 (Ports

Ethernet

Rear

			Power
IR RX	I/O	IR/Serial	AXlink port/LED



(Port 5)	(Port 4)	(Port 3)

FIG. 1 NI-700 NetLinx Integrated Controller

NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide	1

Introduction

NI-700 Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):	• 1.58" x 5.54" x 5.12" (4.01 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.00 cm)
	• 1 RU (rack unit) high

Power Requirements:	• 280 mA @ 12 VDC

Memory:	See the NI-700 On-Board Memory Specifications section on page 4.

Microprocessor:	• 304 MIPS

Weight:	• 1.30 lbs (0.59 kg)

Enclosure:	• Metal with black matte finish

Certifications:	• FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950

Front Panel Components:

Program port	• RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a computer.
	This port can be used with both Serial and NetLinx programming commands. It is
	also used to both upload and download information from the NetLinx Studio 2.4
	program.

Configuration DIP switch	• Sets the communication parameters for the Program port.

IR RX LED	• Red LED lights to when IR data is being received via the rear IR RX port.

IR LED	• Red LED lights during the transmission of IR or Serial data via the rear IR port.

I/O LEDs	• Four yellow LEDs light when the rear I/O channels 1-4 are active. LED indicator
	for each I/O port reflects the state of that particular port.

Serial LEDs	• Two sets of red and yellow LEDs light when the rear DB9 Ports (1 & 2) are
	transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or 485 data:
	- TX LEDs (red) light when transmitting data
	- RX LEDs (yellow) light when receiving data
	- LED activity reflects transmission and reception activity
	• These LEDs do not reflect changes in either the RTS or CTS when hardware
	handshaking is used.

LINK/ACT	• Green LED lights when the Ethernet cable is connected and an active link is
	established. This LED also blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

Status	• Green LED lights when the Controller is programmed and communicating
	properly.

Output	• Red LED lights when the Controller transmits data, sets channels On/Off, sends
	data strings, etc.

Input	• Yellow LED lights when the Controller receives data from button pushes, strings,
	commands, channel levels, etc.

ID pushbutton	Provides the NetLinx ID (D:S) assignment for the device.
	• The D notation is used to represent a device number.
	• The S notation is used to represent the System number of the Master.
	Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controller WebConsole & Programming Guide for
	details.

Rear Panel Connectors:

RS-232/422/485	• Two RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with
(Ports 1 & 2)	XON/XOFF (transmit On/transmit Off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send),
	and 300 - 115,200 baud.
	• Channel range = 1 - 255
	• Channels 1 - 254 provide feedback
	• Channel 255 (CTS Push channel): Reflects the state of the CTS Input if a
	'CTSPSH' command was sent to the port
	• Output data format for each port is selected via software
	• Two DB9 connectors provide RS-232/422/485 termination

2	NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide

Introduction

NI-700 Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components (Cont.):

IR RX	• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix port is used to connect one or more (8 maximum)
(Port 5)	IRX-SM+ swivel mount or IRX-DM+ Decora mount IR receivers.
	• The IR RX port functions using AMX IR codes (38 KHz and 455 KHz) and works
	ONLY with AMX IR Receivers such as the IRX-DM+ and IRX-SM+.

Digital I/O	• Four-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each input being capable of
(Port 4)	voltage sensing.
	• Input format is software selectable.
	• Interactive power sensing for IR ports
	• Channel range = 1 - 4
	• All inputs are assigned to respective IR/Serial ports for "automatic" power control
	through the use of software commands. Power control is provided via
	commands such as: ’PON’, ’POF’, ’POD’, ’DELAY’, I/O Link etc.).
	• Contact closure between GND and an I/O port is detected as a PUSH
	• When used as voltage input - I/O port detects a low signal (0- 1.5 VDC) as a
	PUSH and a high signal (3.5 - 5 VDC) as a RELEASE
	• When used as an output - each I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated at
	200 mA @ 12 VDC
	• Single 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connector provides I/O port
	termination
	Note: This IO uses 5V logic but can handle up to 12V without harm. It can handle
	up to 12V on the input. At higher voltages you run a higher risk of surge damage.

IR/Serial	• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix port is capable of generating IR with the use of an IR
(Port 3)	Emitter (while in IR mode). This port can support high-frequency carriers of up
	to 1.142 MHz and can also generate IR with no carrier frequency.
	• The output is capable of three electrical formats: IR, Serial, and Data
	• Single IR/Serial signal can be generated.
	• Channel range = 1 - 255
	• Channels 1 - 128 (output): IR commands
	• Channels 129 - 253: used as reference channels
	• Channel 254 (feedback): Power Fail (used with 'PON' and 'POF' commands)
	• Channel 255 (feedback): Power status (when IO Link is set)
	• IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).
	• Single 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connector provides IR port
	termination

AXlink LED	• Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink connector port.
	• Normal AXlink activity = 1 blink/second
	• Abnormal AXlink activity = cycle of 3 consecutive blinks and then Off

AXlink port	• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector provides data and power to external
	control devices.

Ethernet port	• RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. The Ethernet Port automatically
	negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to use half
	duplex or full duplex mode.

Ethernet Link/	• Ethernet Port: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. LEDs show
Activity LED	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.

Power port	• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
	• Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the NI-700 through
	the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector on the rear panel.

NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide	3

Introduction

NI-700 Specifications (Cont.)

Operating Environment:	• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 50° C (122° F)
	• Operating Humidity: 20% - 85% RH

Included Accessories:	• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female PWR connector (41-5025)
	• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female connector (41-5047)
	• 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector (41-5063)
	• CC-NIRC IR Emitter
	• NI-700 Quick Start Guide

Other AMX Equipment:	• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
	• CC-NIRC IR cables (FG10-000-11)
	• CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10)
	• CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
	• IRX-DM+ IR Sensor (FG458-10 and FG458-11)
	• IRX-SM+ IR Sensor (FG455-01)
	• PMB Pole Mount Bracket (FG531)
	• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
	• Surface Mount Bracket Accessory (FG525)

NI-700 Port Assignment And Functionality

NI-700 Port Assignments

Port	ICSP Port #

Serial Port #1	1

Serial Port #2	2

IR Port	3

I/O Port	4

IR RX Port	5

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 versions.

The latest version of the NI-700 is FG2105-70

Previous versions of the NI-700 are FG2105-03

NI-700 On-Board Memory Specifications

FG2105-70 • 64 MB SDRAM (not upgradeable)

•32 MB Flash chip (not upgradeable)

•512 Kb of Non-volatile SRAM

FG2105-03 • 32 MB SDRAM (not upgradeable)

•16 MB Flash chip (not upgradeable)

•512 Kb of Non-volatile SRAM

4	NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide

Introduction

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 capabilities of the Java®2 MicroEdition (J2ME) platform. Duet simplifies the programming of a system that includes the NI-900 and other third party devices by standardizing device and function definitions, defaulting touch panel button assignments, and controlling feedback methods. Dynamic Device Discovery makes integration even easier by automatically identifying and communicating with devices which support this new beaconing technology.

The NI-900 unit (FG2105-09) is geared to meet the specific control and automation needs of a single room environment requiring the control of several IR devices, where both price and functionality are the driving requirement. This product is configured to control a limited number of video players, projectors, lighting, thermostats, and other electronic equipment.

NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features

NI-900 (FG2105-90)

•1 RS-232 Program port

•1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports

•3 IR/Serial Output ports

•4 Digital Input/Output ports

•1 IR RX (receive) port (works only with AMX IR Receivers)

When working with the NI-900 Integrated Controller, verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio v 2.4 or higher (available for download from www.amx.com).

NI-900 Specifications

The front LEDs (FIG. 2) are grouped by control type, and are numbered according to their corresponding port (connector) numbers on the rear of the unit.

Configuration

IR LED (red)

DIP switch

I/O LEDs (yellow)

Program

Serial RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/yellow)

port

Link/Active-Status-Output-Input

Front

(green/red/yellow)

IR RX LED (red)

ID Pushbutton

RS-232/422/485 (Port 1)

Ethernet

Rear

				Power
IR RX	I/O		IR/Serial	AXlink port/LED



(Port 6)	(Port 5)	(Ports 2-4)

FIG. 2 NI-900 NetLinx Integrated Controller

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