AMX NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-900 - Manual

Installation Guide
NI-900
NetLinx ® Integrated Controller
For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and operating
instructions, refer to the NI-700 and NI-900 NetLinx Integrated Controllers Instruction
Manual, available online at www.amx.com.
Overview
The NI-900 unit (FG2105-90) 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. The NI-900 provides support for three IR/Serial Output port, one
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports, four Digital Input/Output ports, and one IR RX port.
ATTENTION!
Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio (available for download
from www.amx.com).
Port Assignment and Functionality
Ethernet Ports used by the NI Controller
Note: While the NI-900 is capable of receiving 8 and 9 bit characters, it cannot receive
7 bit, 1 stop bit data from a serial device (ex: 9600,N,7,1).
FIG. 1 NI-900 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
NI-900 Specifications
Dimensions
(HWD): • 1.58" x 5.54" x 5.12" (4.01 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.00 cm)
• 1 rack unit high
Power
Requirement: • 300 mA @ 12 VDC
• Power requirements are usage dependant
Memory: • 64 MB SDRAM (not upgradeable)
• 32 MB Flash chip (not upgradeable)
• 512 Kb of Non-volatile SRAM
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 PC. This port can be used with both Serial and
NetLinx commands.
• Configuration DIP Switch: Sets the communication parameters for
the Program port.
• IR RX LED: Red LED lights when IR data is being received via the
rear IR RX port.
• IR LEDs: Three red LEDs light 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: One set of red and yellow LEDs light when the rear
DB9 Port (1) transmits or receives RS-232, 422, or 485 data.
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 and Off, sends data strings, etc.
• Input: Yellow LED lights when the Controller receives data from
button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
• ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for
the device.
Rear Panel
Connectors: • RS-232/422/485 (Port 1): RS-232/422/485 control port uses a
DB9 (male) connector with XON/XOFF (transmit On/transmit
Off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and 300 - 115,200
baud.
• IR RX (Port 6): 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix port is used to connect
one or more (8 maximum) 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 (Port 5): Four-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.
NI-900 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
Connectors
(Cont.): • IR/Serial (Ports 2 - 4): Two IR/Serial control ports support
high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each output
being capable of three electrical formats: IR, Serial, Data.
Two IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.
IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring
distances).
• AXlink LED: Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
• 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. 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.
• Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector
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)
• 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connector (41-5063)
• Three CC-NIRC IR Emitters
• Two 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female connectors (41-5047)
Other AMX
Equipment: • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
• CC-NIRC IR cables (FG10-000-11)
• CC-NSER IR/Serial cable (FG10-007-10)
• 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-900 Port Assignments
Port ICSP Port #
Serial Port #1 1
IR/Serial Port #1 2
IR/Serial Port #2 3
IR/Serial Port #3 4
I/O Port 5
IR RX Port 6
Ethernet Port Usage
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 as
Telnet but over a secure shell where it uses SSL as a
mechanism to configure and diagnose a NetLinx
system.
Note: SSH version 2 is only supported. 22 (TCP)
Telnet The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to
configure and diagnose a NetLinx system. 23 (TCP)
HTTP The Master has a built-in web server that complies
with the HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of the
required features of HTTP v1.1. This port is used for
unsecure HTTP Internet communication between the
web browser’s UI and the target Master. 80 (TCP)
HTTPS/SSL This port is used by a web browser to securely
communicate between the web server UI and the
target Master. 443 (TCP)
ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master
and Master-to-device communications. 1319 (UDP/TCP)
integration!
Solutions This feature on the Master uses, by default, port
10500 for the XML based communication protocol.
This port is connected to by the client web browser’s
JVM when integration! Solutions control pages are
retrieved from the on-board Master’s web server. 10500 (TCP)