AMX NXM-MHS, NXC-M, NXC-ME, NXC-MPE User Manual
instruction manual
NetLinx Master Cards
and Modules
NXM-MHS, NXC-M/ME/MPE
NetLinx Central Controllers and Cards
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Information - NetLinx Modules .................................................................1
NXM-MHS (NXM Modules) ............................................................................................... 1
NXM-MHS specifications ......................................................................................................... 1
Program Port DIP switch - baud rate settings .......................................................................... 2
Program Port DIP switch - Program Run Disable (PRD) mode ............................................... 3
Setting the Program Port DIP Switch ....................................................................................... 3
Program Port Connections/Wiring............................................................................................ 4
DB-9 Program port (front panel)............................................................................................... 4
5-Pin Program port (rear panel) ............................................................................................... 4
Modes and front panel LED blink patterns ............................................................................... 5
Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub........................................................................................... 5
Rear panel LEDs: AXLink ........................................................................................................ 5
Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet (ME and MPE only) ...................................................................... 6
NXC-M Master Card ..................................................................................................7
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 7
Rear panel components ........................................................................................................... 8
Installing an (optional) NCP-E Ethernet Card.................................................................... 8
NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card ..............................................................................11
Specifications .................................................................................................................. 11
Ethernet Ports used by the ME .............................................................................................. 12
Rear panel components ......................................................................................................... 12
NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card ..................................................................13
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 13
Rear panel components ......................................................................................................... 14
SPE Port Connection/Wiring ........................................................................................... 14
SPE Cable pinout information ................................................................................................ 15
Installation and Wiring ...........................................................................................17
Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack.............................................................. 17
Mounting the Master Cards in an NXF CardFrame or NXI.............................................. 17
Preparing/connecting captive wires ....................................................................................... 18
ICSNet RJ-45 Connections/Wiring .................................................................................. 18
ICSHub RJ-45 Connections/Wiring ................................................................................. 19
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Connections/Wiring ....................................................... 19
Replacing the Lithium Batteries....................................................................................... 20
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Programming ..........................................................................................................21
Program Port Commands ............................................................................................... 21
ESC Pass Codes ............................................................................................................ 24
Notes on specific Telnet/Terminal clients........................................................................ 24
Windows client programs ....................................................................................................... 24
Linux Telnet client .................................................................................................................. 24
NetLinx Security .....................................................................................................25
NetLinx Security Features............................................................................................... 25
Security Terms Used in This Document.......................................................................... 25
User........................................................................................................................................ 25
Group ..................................................................................................................................... 25
User Name ............................................................................................................................. 26
Group Name........................................................................................................................... 26
Password ............................................................................................................................... 26
Access Rights ........................................................................................................................ 26
Directory Associations............................................................................................................ 26
Initial Setup (via Telnet or Terminal connection)............................................................. 27
Getting connected .................................................................................................................. 27
Accessing the Security configuration options......................................................................... 27
1) Set system security options for NetLinx master (Security Options Menu) ......................... 28
2) Display system security options for NetLinx master .......................................................... 29
3) Add user............................................................................................................................. 29
4) Edit User ............................................................................................................................ 30
Edit User Menu ...................................................................................................................... 30
Access Rights Menu .............................................................................................................. 31
5) Delete user......................................................................................................................... 32
6) Show the list of authorized users ....................................................................................... 32
7) Add Group.......................................................................................................................... 32
Edit Group Menu .................................................................................................................... 32
Edit Group Menu: Add directory association.......................................................................... 33
Edit Group menu: Delete directory association...................................................................... 33
Edit Group menu: List directory associations......................................................................... 34
Edit Group menu: Change Access Rights.............................................................................. 34
Edit Group menu: Display Access Rights .............................................................................. 34
8) Edit Group.......................................................................................................................... 34
9) Delete Group...................................................................................................................... 35
10) Show List of Authorized Groups ...................................................................................... 35
11) Set Telnet Timeout in seconds ........................................................................................ 35
12) Display Telnet Timeout in seconds .................................................................................. 35
13) Make changes permanent by saving to flash................................................................... 35
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Main Security Menu......................................................................................................... 36
Default Security Configuration......................................................................................... 37
Security Help menu................................................................................................................ 38
Logging Into a Session.................................................................................................... 39
Logout ............................................................................................................................. 40
Help Security.......................................................................................................................... 40
Setup Security........................................................................................................................ 40
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Product Information - NetLinx 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),
or a NetLinx Module (NXS-MHS) for stand-alone operation.
The NetLinx Master Cards/Modules covered in this document are:
• NXM-MHS NetLinx Master/Hub Module
• NXC-M Master Card
• NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card
• NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card
NXM-MHS (NXM Modules)
NXM-MHS Modules accomodate one NetLinx Master (or Hub) Card. Master Cards can also be
installed in an NXI (NetLinx Integrated Controller), or NXF (NetLinx CardFrame).
FIG. 1 shows the front panel of an NXM module. The front panels are always the same; the rear
panel components are different depending on the features of the Master Card installed.
STATUS OUTPUT INPUT
PROGRAM
FIG. 1 NXM-MHS (front)
MASTER
NXM-MHS specifications
The rear panel components described here are common to all Master Cards/Modules. Components
that are specific to a particular Master Card/Module are described in the Specifications section for
that card.
NXM-MHS Specifications
Front Panel Components:
Program port DB-9 (male) connector that supports RS-232 communications to your PC
Status LED Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and commu-
Output LED Red LED blinks when the Master Card transmits data, sets channels on
for system programming and diagnostics. You set the port's communication speed with the Baud Rate DIP switch. See the Program Port DIP
switch - baud rate settings section on page 2 for details.
There are Program ports located on the front and rear panels of the Master Cards for easy access. Because these ports share the same circuitry,
you should never use both ports at the same time. Doing so will result in
communication and/or programming errors.
nicating properly.
and off, sends data strings, etc.
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NXM-MHS Specifications (Cont.)
Front Panel Components Cont.):
Input LED Yellow LED blinks when the Master Card receives data from button
Front Panel LEDs blink patterns
Program Port DIP Switch 8-position DIP switch located behind the front panel for setting the baud
Rear Panel Components:
PWR connector 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power supply
PROGRAM port 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and diagnostics.
ICSNet connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power (500 mA) and data to external
ICSNet LEDs Green LEDs that light when sending/receiving data on that port.
ICSHub In/Out connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to the
ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs Yellow LEDs that light when sending/ receiving data on that port.
AXlink LED Green LED shows AXlink/NetLink data activity
Enclosure Metal with black matte finish
Front Faceplate Plastic gray with translucent viewing window
Dimensions (HWD):
Card(s) 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)
Module 5.0" x 4.8" x 8.5" (127 mm x 121.9 mm x 215.9 mm)
Optional accessories • 12 VDC power supply (PSN 6.5, PSN 2.8)
pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
These LEDs also display special blink patterns when a mode is activated.
See the Modes and front panel LED blink patterns section on page 5 for
details.
rate for the Program port. The baud rate settings are 9600, 38,400
(default), 57,600 and 115,200 (bps). See the Program Port DIP switch -
baud rate settings section on page 2 for details.
There is a Program port located on the front and rear of the Master Cards
for easy access. Because these ports share the same circuitry, you
should never use both ports at the same time. Doing so will result in communication and/or programming errors.
ICSNet devices
Master Card
• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (Module)
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 rate for the Program Port, according to the settings shown in the
following table. Make sure the baud rate you set matches the baud rate on your PC's COM port
before programming the Master Card. By default, the baud rate is set to 38,400 (bps). Note the
orientation of the DIP Switch and the ON position label.
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Baud Rate Settings
Baud Rate Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8
9600 bps OFF ON OFF ON
38,400 bps (default) OFF ON ON ON
57,600 bps ON OFF OFF OFF
115,200 bps ON ON ON ON
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 Master Card to Program Run Disable
(PRD) mode according to the settings listed in the table below:
PRD Mode Settings
PRD Mode Position 1 Position 2
Normal mode (default) OFF OFF
PRD Mode ON OFF
PRD mode prevents the NetLinx program stored in the Master Card from running when you power
up the Master Card. PRD mode should only be used when you suspect the resident NetLinx
program is causing inadvertent communication and/or control problems. If necessary, place the
Master Card in PRD mode and use the NetLinx Studio program to resolve the communication and/
or control problems with the resident NetLinx program. Then, download the new NetLinx program
and try again.
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 mounting screws (four) from the Master Card's front panel.
Then, locate the Program Port DIP switch (to the left of the Program port).
3. Set DIP switch positions according to the information listed in the Baud Rate Settings and
PRD Mode Settings tables above.
4. Replace the front panel and faceplate back onto the Master Card and reconnect the 12 VDC
power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector.
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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 rear
port is a 5-pin (male) connector. Use a Programming cable to connect the Program port to your PC's
COM port to communicate with the Master Card. Then, you can download NetLinx programs to
the Master Card with the NetLinx Studio software program. Refer to the NetLinx Studio instruction
manual for programming instructions.
DB-9 Program port (front panel)
The following table shows the front panel DB-9 Program port connector, pinouts, and signals.
DB-9 Program Port, Pinouts, and Signals
DB-9 Program Port Connector Pin Signal
12345
6789
solder side
2RX
3TX
5GND
7RTS
8CTS
5-Pin Program port (rear panel)
The table below lists the pinouts and signals for the rear panel Program port connector.
5-Pin Program Port Pinouts and Signals
Pin Signal
1GND
2RX
3TX
4CTS
5RTS
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ICSHub IN LED (yellow)
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.
Modes and LED Blink Patterns
LEDs and Blink Patterns
Mode Description
(green)
OK Master is functioning properly 1 Blink Normal Normal
Boot Master is rebooting. On On On
STATUS
Missing device(s) Master detects one or more devices
2 Blinks Normal Normal
defined in the NetLinx program that are not
present or connected to the bus.
AXlink bus failure Master detects a communication failure on
3 Blinks Normal Normal
the AXlink bus.
Contacting DHCP server Master is contacting a DHCP server for IP
configuration information.
Unknown DHCP server Master could not find the DHCP server. Fast Blink Off Off
Downloading program/
firmware
Downloading a program to the Master
Card's on-board flash memory.
Fast Blink Fast Blink Fast Blink
No program running There is no program loaded, or the pro-
gram is disabled.
OUTPUT
(red)
INPUT
(yellow)
On Off Fast Blink
On Normal Normal
GND
AXlink
Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub
:
lights to indicate data
input activity on this port.
ICSNet LED (green): lights
IN
to indicate data output
activity on this port.
ICSNet
ICSHub
OUT
ICSHub OUT LED (yellow):
lights to indicate data input
activity on this port.
FIG. 2 Layouts of the ICSNet, ICSHub and Ethernet LEDs
Rear panel LEDs: AXLink
AXLink LED Blink Patterns
Blink Pattern Description
Off No power or the controller is not functioning properly.
1 blink per second Normal operation. Device numbers match the programmed device numbers in
AXM
AXP
PWR
2 blinks per second Device numbers do not match the Axcess program, a device is not present, or
3 blinks per second AXlink bus error. Check all AXlink bus connections.
Full on Axcess program is not present and there is no AXlink activity.
the Axcess program.
a device is not set to the right number.
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Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet (ME and MPE only)
A - Activity LED (yellow)
blinks when receiving
Ethernet data packets.
ETHERNET
10/100
SPEED
FD
Speed LED (green)
lights when transmitting data at
100 Mbps, and is off when
transmitting at 10 Mbps.
FIG. 3 Layout of the Ethernet LEDs (NXC-ME and NXC-MPE only)
L - Link LED (green) lights when
the Ethernet cables are connected
and terminated correctly.
FD - Full Duplex LED (green)
lights when running in full duplex
mode, and is off when running
half duplex mode.
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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:
Connector Program port - DB-9 (male) connector for system programming and diagnos-
tics
LED indicators • Status - Green LED shows AXlink/NetLink data activity.
• Output - Red LED shows data output activity.
• Input - Yellow LED shows data input activity.
Rear Panel Components
LED indicators • AXlink - Green LED blinks to show AXlink data activity.
• ICSNet - Green LEDs that light when sending/receiving data.
• ICSHub IN/OUT - Yellow LEDs that light when sending/ receiving data.
Connectors • PWR - 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power.
• AXlink - Black 4-pin (male) captive-wire connector that provides data and
power to external control devices.
Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power supply.
• PROGRAM port - 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and
diagnostics.
• ICSNet - Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power and data to external
ICSNet devices.
Power rating = 500 mA.
• ICSHub IN/OUT - Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs
connected to the Master Card.
Enclosure Metal with black matte finish.
Front Faceplate Plastic gray with translucent viewing window.
Dimensions (HWD):
Card(s) 0.5" x 4.8" x 8.5" (127 mm x 121.9 mm x 215.9 mm)
Module 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)
Weight:
Card only 11.2 oz (317.51 g)
With module 12.8 oz (362.87 g)
Optional accessories • 12 VDC power supply (PSN 6.5, PSN 2.8)
• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (Module)
NXC-M Master Card
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NXC-M Master Card
Rear panel components
FIG. 4 shows the rear panel components of the NXM-M Master Card.
ICSHub IN/OUT connectors/LEDs
ICSNet connectors/LEDs
NXC-M
Master
12VDC
AXM
AXP
GND
PWR
TX
GND
RX
CTS
RTS
IN
OUT
PWR
AXlink
PROGRAM
ICSNet
ICSHub
PROGRAM port connector
AXLink connector
AXLink status LED (green)
12 VDC power supply connector
FIG. 4 NXM-M Master Card (shown mounted in a NXS-MHS Module - rear view)
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 card as a daughter board. Installing an NCP-E upgrades the NXC-M to an
NXC-ME Master/Ethernet card.
To mount the optional NCP-E port card to the NXC-M:
1. Remove the existing rear plate from the NXC-M, as shown in FIG. 5.
NXC-M
FIG. 5 Removing the existing rear plate
2. Install the new rear plate (included with the NCP-E), as shown in FIG. 6.
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FIG. 6 Installing the new rear plate
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 connectors on both cards.
NXC-M Master Card
NCP-E Ethernet Port Card
Ethernet connector housing
Port Card connector
FIG. 7 Installing the NCP-E Ethernet Card
4. Tighten the four screws (included) to secure the Ethernet port card to the NXC-M.
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