Installation Guide
NI-900
NetLinx Integrated Controller
The NI-900 (FG2105-90) is designed to control and automate a variety of devices in single rooms or
multiple small rooms and is capable of supporting devices with a variety of communication formats. It
is configured to control a limited number of lights, thermostats, video displays and other equipment.
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).
RACK MOUNT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the
rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature 50°C.
•
Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for
safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
•
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not
achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
•
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the
effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over current protection and supply wiring.
•
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention
should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g.
use of power strips).
FIG. 1
NI-900
NI-900 Specifications
Dimensions (HWD):
• 1 9/16" x 5 9/16" x 5 1/8" (4.01 cm x 14.10 cm x 13 cm)
• RU: 1
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:
8-position DIP Switch sets the communication parameters for the
Program port.
IR RX LED (red):
Lights when IR data is being received via the rear IR RX port.
IR LEDs (red):
Light during the transmission of IR or Serial data via the 3 rear IR ports.
I/O LEDs (yellow):
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
(red and yellow):
Light when the rear DB9 Port transmits or receives RS-232/422/485
data.
Note
: These LEDs do not reflect changes in either the RTS or CTS when
hardware handshaking is used.
MASTER LEDs
• LINK/ACT (green): Lights when the Ethernet cable is connected and
an active link is established. This LED also blinks when receiving
Ethernet data packets.
• Status (green): Lights when the Controller is programmed and
communicating properly.
• Output (red): Lights when the Controller transmits data, sets channels
On and Off, sends data strings, etc.
• Input (yellow): 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 Components
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 up to 8 IRX-SM+
swivel mount or IRX-DM+ Decora mount IR receivers.
Note
: 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+.
I/O (Port 5):
4-channel digital 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.
Note
: The I/Os are not dry closure; they are electronic switches that float
at 5V when Off. Therefore, they should not be expected to work in
situations that require true dry contact (or dry closure). The I/Os do work
with AMX PC1, PC2, UPC20 and UPC20+.
IR (Ports 2-4)
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. 2 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.
Note
: IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring
distances).
PROGRAM port (DB9)
CONFIGURATION DIP Switch
IR RX LED
MASTER Status LEDs
SERIAL Status LEDs
I/O Status LEDs
IR Status LED
ID Pushbutton
PORT 1 (RS-232/422/485)
ETHERNET 10/100 Port (RJ45)
12VDC Power connector
IR RX connector
I/O connectors
IR connectors
AxLink connector / LED
(front)
(rear)
NI-900 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel Components
AxLink Port/LED:
4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector provides data and power to
external control devices.
Green AxLink LED indicates the status of the port.
ETHERNET
10/100 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.
12VDC PWR:
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
• Heat Dissipation (Typical): 12.3 BTU/hr
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-PP38 Plasma Proof IR Sensor (FG460)
• 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 con-
figure and diagnose a NetLinx system.
Note
: Only SSH version 2 is 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)
