AMX NI-3100, NI-2100, NI-4100 User Manual
Hardware Reference Guide
NI-x100 Series
NetLinx® Integrated Controllers
(NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100)
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Last Revised: 1/9/2009
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................1
NI-2100 Specifications .............................................................................................. 2
NI-3100 Specifications .............................................................................................. 5
NI-4100 Specifications .............................................................................................. 8
Related Documents................................................................................................. 11
Installation and Upgrading ...............................................................................13
Installing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) ..................................................... 13
Setting the NetLinx Control Card Addresses (NI-4100 Only).................................. 14
Device:Port:System (D:P:S)............................................................................................ 14
Removing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) ................................................... 15
Compact Flash Upgrades........................................................................................ 15
Accessing The Internal Components On An Integrated Controller ............................... 15
Installation of Compact Flash Upgrades........................................................................ 16
Closing and Securing the Outer Housing ...................................................................... 17
Installing Into An Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 17
Connections and Wiring ...................................................................................19
Setting the Configuration DIP Switch (for the Program Port) ................................. 19
Baud Rate Settings........................................................................................................ 19
Program Run Disable (PRD) Mode................................................................................. 19
Working With the Configuration DIP Switch ................................................................. 20
Setting the CardFrame DIP Switch (NI-4100 Only) ................................................. 20
Program Port Connections and Wiring ................................................................... 20
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns ............................................................ 21
Port Assignments and Functionality........................................................................ 21
AXlink Port and LED ............................................................................................... 22
Wiring Guidelines ................................................................................................... 22
Wiring length guidelines ............................................................................................... 22
Preparing Captive Wires ............................................................................................... 23
Wiring a Power Connection........................................................................................... 23
Using the 4-Pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data and Power ...................................... 23
Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data With External Power ...................... 24
DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring ............................................................. 24
ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring..................................................................... 25
ICSHub OUT Port: Connections and Wiring ............................................................ 26
Relay Port: Connections and Wiring ....................................................................... 26
Relay Connections ......................................................................................................... 26
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Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring ................................................... 27
IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring................................................................... 28
NetLinx Control Card Slot Connector (NI-4100 only).............................................. 28
Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring ........................................................ 29
Ethernet LEDs .............................................................................................................. 29
Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated Controller ........................................................ 30
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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 NetLinx Studio application version 2.x. Another key feature of this
products is the ability to easily access the configuration switches without having to remove a cover plate.
NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
NI-2100
(FG2105-04)
NI-2100 Kit
(FG2105-14)
NI-3100
(FG2105-05)
NI-3100 Kit
(FG2105-15)
NI-4100
(FG2105-06)
Introduction
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 3 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 4 IR/Serial Output ports
• 4 Digital Input/Output ports
•4 Relays
• In addition to the options listed above, this Kit includes a pre-installed ICSNet daughter
card (FG2105-10)
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 8 IR/Serial Output ports
• 8 Digital Input/Output ports
•8 Relays
• In addition to the options listed above, this Kit includes a pre-installed ICSNet daughter
card (FG2105-10)
• Support for up to 4 NetLinx control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.)
• 1 ICSNet Hub port (part of the included pre-installed ICSNet card)
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 2 ICSNet ports (part of the included pre-installed ICSNet card)
• 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 8 IR/Serial Output ports
• 8 Digital Input/Output ports
•8 Relays
References within this manual to NI X100-Series Controllers are used to describe the
NI-2100/3100/4100 Integrated Controllers. When there is an overlap of information
with other related NI Controllers, an X will be used to refer to both sets of units.
As an example, if a feature is shared by both the NI-4000 and the NI-4100 Controller,
the term NI-4x00 Series is used.
These NI Controllers are shipped with Duet firmware and can not be downgraded to earlier Non-Duet
firmware (< build 300).
These NI Controllers are Duet-compatible and can be upgraded via firmware. 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
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.
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2 MicroEdition (J2ME) platform. Duet simplifies the programming of
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These NI Controllers use a combination lithium battery and clock crystal package called a Timekeeper.
Only one Timeke eper unit is installed within a given NI controller. The battery can be expected to have
up to 3 years of usable life under very adverse conditions. Actual life is appreciably longer under normal
operating conditions.
This calculation is based on storing the unit without power in 50° C (120° F) temperature until
battery levels are no longer acceptable.
The part number for a replacement battery is 57-0032.
NI-2100 Specifications
The NI-2100 (FIG. 1) provides support for 3 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 4 IR/Serial Output ports, 4
Digital Input/Output ports, and 4 Relays. The NI-2100 can be upgraded to provide
1 ICSHub and 2 ICSNet ports by either installing the optional ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10) or
purchasing this upgrade as an included feature of the NI-2100 Kit (FG2105-14).
FIG. 1 NI-2100 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/yellow)
Link/Active-Status-Output-Input
2
LINK/ACT
INPUT
OUTPUT
STATUS
TX RX
RX1TX TXRX
RS - 232 / 422 / 485
3
143
2
RELAYS
Front
ICSNet cover plate
Relays
(Port 4)
RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-3)
PORT 3 PORT 2
PORT 1
IR/Serial (Ports 5-8)
Rear
I/O (Port 9)
Program
port
FIG. 2 NI-2100 front and rear panel connectors and components
Relay LEDs (red)
IR/Serial LEDs (red)
1234 231
IR / SERIAL
RS - 232 / 422 / 485
(Ports 1-3)
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
RX-
RX+
1
6
RXD
2
RTS
7
TXD
3
CTS
8
TX+
4
TX-
9
GND
5
DIP
switch
ID Pushbutton
4
I / O
I/O LEDs
(yellow)
Ethernet
ETHERNET
10 / 100
L/A
AXlink LED
(green)
AXlink
port
SPD
PWR
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NI-2100 Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm)
• 2 rack units high
Power Requirement: 700 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM
Compact Flash: 128 MB or more - Upgradeable (see Other AMX Equipment)
Note: AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to
market availability (refer to product’s online catalog page for current Compact
Flash size provided).
Weight: 4.50 lbs (2.04 kg)
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950
Front Panel LEDs:
• LINK/ACT: Green LED blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and
terminated correctly. Also blinks when receiving Ethernet data
packets.
• Status: Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communi-
• Output: Red LED blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets channels On and
• Input: Yellow LED blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes,
• RS-232/422/485: 3 sets of red and yellow LEDs light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 3 are trans-
• Relay: 4 red LEDs light to indicate the relay channels 1 - 4 are active (closed).
• IR/Serial: 4 red LEDs light to indicate the IR/Serial channels 1 - 4 are
• I/O: 4 yellow LEDs light when the I/O channels 1 - 4 are active. The LED for each
Rear Panel Components:
• RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1 - 3): 3 RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/
• ICSNet: 2 RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface (provided by optional
• ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller (pro-
• Relay (Port 4): • Four-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports
• Digital I/O (Port 9): 4-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each input being capable of
cating properly.
Off, sends data strings, etc.
strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
mitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or 485 data.
These LEDs reflect the state of the relay on Port 4.
transmitting control data on Ports 5 - 8. LED indictor for each IR port remains
lit for the length of time that IR/Serial data is being generated.
I/O port reflects the state of that particular port.
XOFF (transmit on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and
300-115,200 baud.
ICSNet daughter card).
vided by optional ICSNet daughter card).
• Each relay is independently controlled.
• Supports up to 4 independent external relay devices
• Channel range = 1-4
• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A
8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connector provides relay termination
voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive power
sensing for IR ports.
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NI-2100 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel Components (Cont.):
•IR/Serial
(Ports 5 - 8):
• Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC. This
• Configuration DIPSwitch: Sets the communication parameters for the Program port (see Baud Rate
• ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device.
• Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector provides TCP/IP communication. This is an Auto MDI/MDI-
• AxLink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that provides data and power to
• Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
Included Accessories: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)
Other AMX Equipment: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)
4 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz
with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial.
• 4 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.
• IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).
connector can be used with serial and NetLinx programming commands, as
well as other DB9 capable devices, to both upload/download information from
the NetLinx Studio program.
Settings).
X enabled port, which allows you to use either straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cables.
The Ethernet Port LEDs show 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.
external control devices. Green AXlink LED indicates the state of the AXlink
port.
• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AXlink connector (41-5047)
• 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector (41-5063)
• 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female Relay connector (41-5083)
• Installation Kit (KA2105-01):
- 8-pin Relay Common Strip
- 4 rack mount screws
- 4 washers
• 2 CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables (FG10-000-11)
• 2 removable rack ears (62-2105-07)
• CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
• CC-COM Programming Port Cable (FG10-727)
• CC-NSER IR/Serial cable (FG10-007-10)
• ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10)
• NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902)
• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CF2NI256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-47)
NXA-CF2NI512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-48)
NXA-CF2NI1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-49)
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Introduction
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 ports by either installing the
optional ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10) or purchasing this upgrade as an included feature of the NI3100 Kit (FG2105-15).
FIG. 3 NI-3100 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
Link/Active-Status-Output-Input
LINK/ACT
STATUS
Front
Rear
IR/Serial (Ports 9-16)
Relays
I/O (Port 17)
(Port 8)
RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/yellow)
1
TX RX
3
TXRX2TXRX4RXTX5RX6TX
TX
RS - 232 / 422 / 485
INPUT
OUTPUT
7
RX
21
RXTX
RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-7)
Program
port
Relay LEDs (red)
3812
43576
RELAYS
4567 1823645
IR / SERIAL
ICSNet cover plate
DIP
switch
ID Pushbutton
IR/Serial LEDs (red)
I / O
I/O LEDs (yellow)
Ethernet
Function
RX+
6
RTS
7
CTS
8
TX-
9
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
RS - 232 / 422 / 485
(Ports 1-7)
Function
Pin
RXRXD
TXD
TX+
GND
87
AXlink LED
(green)
AXlink
port
PWR
FIG. 4 NI-3100 front and rear panel connectors and components
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Introduction
NI-3100 Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm)
• 2 rack units high
Power Requirement: 900 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM
Compact Flash: 128 MB or more
• AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market availability
• Upgradeable - see Other AMX Equipment
Weight: 4.55 lbs (2.06 kg)
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950
Front Panel LEDs:
• LINK/ACT: Green LED blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and
terminated correctly. Also blinks when receiving Ethernet data
packets.
• Status: Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly.
• Output: Red LED blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets channels On and
Off, sends data strings, etc.
• Input: Yellow LED blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes,
strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
• RS-232/422/485: 7 sets of red and yellow LEDs light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 7 are transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or 485 data.
• Relay: • Eight-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports
• Each relay is independently controlled.
• Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices
• Channel range = 1-8
• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A
Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide relay
termination
• IR/Serial: 8 red LEDs light to indicate the IR/Serial channels 1 - 8 are
transmitting control data on Ports 9 - 16. LED indictor for each IR port
remains lit for the length of time that IR/Serial data is being generated.
• I/O: 8 yellow LEDs light when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8 are active. The LED for
each I/O port reflects the state of that particular port.
Rear Panel Components:
• RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1 - 7): 7 RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/
XOFF (transmit on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and
300-115,200 baud.
• ICSNet: 2 RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface (provided by optional
ICSNet daughter card).
• ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller (provided by optional ICSNet daughter card).
• Relay (Port 8): 8-channel single-pole single throw relay ports with each relay being independently controlled and supporting up to 8 independent
external relay devices.
• Digital I/O (Port 17): 8-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each input being capable of
voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive power
sensing for IR ports.
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NI-3100 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel Components (Cont.):
• IR/Serial (Ports 9 - 16): 8 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz
with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial.
• 8 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.
• IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).
• Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC. This
connector can be used with serial and NetLinx programming commands, as
well as other DB9 capable devices, to both upload/download information from
the NetLinx Studio program.
• Configuration DIP
Switch:
• ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device.
• Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector provides TCP/IP communication. This is an Auto MDI/MDI-X
• AxLink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that provides data and power to
• Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
Included Accessories: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)
Other AMX Equipment: • 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)
Sets the communication parameters for the Program port (see Baud Rate
Settings).
enabled port, which allows you to use either straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cables.
The Ethernet Port LEDs show 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.
external control devices. Green AXlink LED indicates the state of the AXlink
port.
• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AXlink connector (41-5047)
• 10-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) I/O connector (41-5107)
• Installation Kit (KA2105-01):
- 8-pin Relay Common Strip
- 4 rack mount screws
- 4 washers
• 2 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female Relay connectors (41-5083)
• 2 CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables (FG10-000-11)
• 2 removable rack ears (62-2105-07)
• CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
• CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10)
• ICSNet daughter card (FG2105-10)
• NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902)
• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CF2NI256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-47)
NXA-CF2NI512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-48)
NXA-CF2NI1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-49)
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