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Overview

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Hardware Reference Guide - NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers

NX-3200

The NX-3200 (

FG2106-03

) has 512MB of on-board RAM, a 4GB CompactFlash card, and is Device 

Discovery enabled to simplify programming by standardizing device and function definitions, default touch 
panel button assignments, and control and feedback methods. A complete list of device specifications is listed 
below.

FIG. 4 displays the NX-3200.

FIG. 4  

NX-3200 (front and rear panels)

Note: 

Verify you are using the latest NX firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest 

version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 (available for download from www.amx.com).

Port Numbers

The following table lists the port numbers for the NX-3200:

NX-3200 Specifications

NX-3200 Port Numbers

RS-232 RS-422/485 IR/Serial I/O

Relay

2-4, 6-8

1, 5

11-18

22

21

NX-3200 Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):

1.766" x 17" x 9.12" (44.85mm x 431.8mm x 231.64mm)

RU: 1

Active Power 
Requirements:

• DC input voltage (typical): 12 V

DC

• DC current draw: 400 mA @ 12 V

DC

• DC range, voltage: 9-18 V

DC

Active Power
Consumption:

6.6W

Memory:

• 512 MB RAM

• 1 MB Non-volatile RAM (NVRAM)

• 8 GB Internal MicroSD memory card

Weight:

6.1 lbs (2.7669 kg)

Enclosure:

Metal with black matte finish

Certifications:

• FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15

• CE EN 55022

• CE EN 55024

• CE EN 60950-1

• IEC 60950-1

• UL 60950-1

• C-Tick CISPR 22

• IC CISPR 22

• VCCI CISPR 22

• RoHS / WEEE compliant

Front Panel Components:

Program Port:

1 Type-B USB port that can connect to a USB port on a PC and access the NetLinx 
Studio program for controller configuration.

Summary of Contents for FG2106-01

Page 1: ...are Reference Manual Central Controllers NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers NX 1200 NX 2200 NX 3200 NX 4200 Latest Release 5 04 2015 NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers Hardware Reference G...

Page 2: ...arranted for a period of one 1 year from the Shipping Date b Disk drive mechanisms pan tilt heads and external power supplies are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the Shipping Date c AMX ligh...

Page 3: ...red trademarks Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation ENERGY STARR is a registered trademark of the U S Department of Energy and the U S Environmental Protection Agency Other prod...

Page 4: ...be shielded US FCC Notice Class B Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of th...

Page 5: ...USB Program Download 3 USB Logging 3 Copy and Clone Configuration 3 Difference in DEFINE_PROGRAM Program Execution 3 External SD Card Slot NX 3200 and NX 4200 only 3 Redundant Power Source NX 4200 on...

Page 6: ...I O Ports 26 IR SERIAL Port Connections and Wiring 27 AxLink Port and LED 4 pin captive wire 28 SDHC Card Slot 29 Configuration DIP Switch 30 Program Run Disable PRD Mode 30 ICSLAN Ports 30 Using the...

Page 7: ...e Reference Guide NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers Overview 34 Disabling Driver Signature Verification Procedures 34 Installing the Gadget Serial Driver 38 Manually Installing Updating the USB...

Page 8: ...NX X200 Series Controllers are used to describe the NX 1200 2200 3200 4200 Integrated Controllers when the information applies to all NX series controllers FIG 1 displays the NX series controllers FIG...

Page 9: ...ne valid IP address one IPv4 and one or more IPv6 addresses Link Local Fallback in DHCP Mode When the X Series controller s LAN IP addressing mode is set to DHCP it will attempt to acquire an IPv4 add...

Page 10: ...trollers WebConsole Programming Guide for information on using the EXPORT CONFIG and EXPORT CLONE telnet commands Difference in DEFINE_PROGRAM Program Execution Due to differences in the underlying ar...

Page 11: ...iscovery enabled NX 2200 NetLinx Integrated Controllers Name FG Features NX 2200 Controller FG2106 02 1 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 serial port 3 RS 232 only serial ports 4 Relays 4 IR Serial ports 4 Digital...

Page 12: ...rmware for the on board Master Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio 4 0 available for download from www amx com Port Numbers The following table lists the port numbers on the NX 1...

Page 13: ...ster LEDs LINK ACT green Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly Also blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets STATUS green Blinks to indicate that the system is prog...

Page 14: ...that provides data and power to external AxLink control devices Green AxLink LED indicates the state of the AxLink port LAN 10 100 Port 1 RJ 45 connector provides Ethernet communication This is an Au...

Page 15: ...ing table lists the port numbers for the NX 2200 NX 2200 Specifications NX 2200 Port Numbers RS 232 RS 422 485 IR Serial I O Relay 2 4 1 11 14 22 21 NX 2200 Specifications Dimensions HWD 1 766 x 17 x...

Page 16: ...ni Phoenix male connector with XON XOFF transmit on transmit off CTS RTS clear to send ready to send Supports 300 115 200 baud RS 232 Ports 2 4 3 5 pin RS 232 control ports using 5 pin 3 5 mm mini Pho...

Page 17: ...ernet cables are connected and terminated correctly and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets Power Connection 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connector with retention screws provides power to th...

Page 18: ...g table lists the port numbers for the NX 3200 NX 3200 Specifications NX 3200 Port Numbers RS 232 RS 422 485 IR Serial I O Relay 2 4 6 8 1 5 11 18 22 21 NX 3200 Specifications Dimensions HWD 1 766 x 1...

Page 19: ...reflects the state of that particular port Rear Panel Components RS 232 Ports 2 4 6 8 6 5 pin RS 232 control ports using 5 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connectors with XON XOFF transmit on transmit of...

Page 20: ...pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connectors that provides data and power to external AxLink control devices Green AxLink LED indicates the state of the AxLink port Power Connection 2 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoen...

Page 21: ...m Port Numbers The following table lists the port numbers for the NX 4200 NX 4200 Specifications NX 4200 Port Numbers RS 232 RS 422 485 IR Serial I O Relay PoE 2 4 6 8 1 5 11 18 22 21 24 27 NX 4200 Sp...

Page 22: ...the corresponding IR Serial ports ports 11 18 The LED indicator for each IR port remains lit for the length of time that IR Serial data is being generated Digital I O LEDs yellow 1 set of 8 LEDs each...

Page 23: ...e between Static and DHCP LAN 10 100 Port 1 RJ 45 connector provides TCP IP communication This is an Auto MDI MDI X enabled port which allows you to use either straight through or crossover Ethernet c...

Page 24: ...protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Part...

Page 25: ...r the NX 1200 are as follows Rack mounting with an AVB VSTYLE RMK 1U V Style Module Rack Mounting Tray FG1010 720 Surface mounting with an AVB VSTYLE SURFACE MNT V Style Single Module Surface Mount FG...

Page 26: ...nit turns off and the integrated LED changes to amber Pressing the button momentarily while the unit is off turns it on and returns the integrated LED to green Note The power button does not switch of...

Page 27: ...ber The serial number of the Master LAN MAC Address The MAC address assigned to the Master via the LAN LAN IPv4 Address The IP address assigned to the Master via the LAN LAN IPv4 Address Type The IP a...

Page 28: ...ached on the port M A PoE Powered Device of Class 0 or 3 is attached on the port H A PoE Powered Device of Class 4 is attached on the port D The port has been disabled ED A PoE Powered Device is attac...

Page 29: ...0 has two sets of four LEDs The NX 1200 has two sets of two LEDs see FIG 14 FIG 14 SERIAL LEDs RELAYS LEDs The RELAYS LEDs light red to indicate that the corresponding relay port is active The light t...

Page 30: ...e that the corresponding I O port is active There are eight I O LEDs on the NX 3200 and NX 4200 The NX 1200 and NX 2200 has four I O LEDs see FIG 15 FIG 17 I O LEDs IRRX LED The IRRX LED lights red to...

Page 31: ...ansmit on transmit off CTS RTS clear to send ready to send 300 115 200 baud rate RS 232 Ports The RS 232 ports ports 2 4 and 6 8 on the NX 3200 4200 ports 2 4 on the NX 2200 port 2 on the NX 1200 are...

Page 32: ...bConsole and Programming Guide for more information on disabling RS 422 and RS 485 on these ports These ports support most standard RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 communication protocols for data transmissi...

Page 33: ...Ports The I O ports port 22 on all NX series controllers are 6 pin 3 5 mm mini Phoenix male connectors used for connecting logic level outputs The NX 3200 and NX 4200 each features 2 sets of 6 pin I...

Page 34: ...00 units each ship with two CC NIRC IR Emitters FG10 000 11 NX 1200 and 2200 units ship with one emitter each FIG 25 displays the IR SERIAL ports for each NX series controller FIG 25 IR SERIAL connect...

Page 35: ...t is recommended to use an alternate power source when connecting AxLink devices to the central controller Important The NX Series controllers CANNOT be powered via the AxLink port The 12V pin on the...

Page 36: ...from the external device to the PWR terminal on the Phoenix connector attached to the Controller unit Make sure to connect only the AXM AXP and GND wires to the Controller s Phoenix connector when usi...

Page 37: ...ve the position 1 DIP switch to ON FIG 31 DIP Switch settings PRD mode Note Consider equating PRD Mode to a PC s SAFE Mode setting With PRD mode you can continue to power a unit update the firmware an...

Page 38: ...is USB port only supports a FAT32 file system This USB port FIG 33 uses standard USB cabling to connect to any mass storage or peripheral devices FIG 33 USB port Note USB hubs are not supported on thi...

Page 39: ...FIG 35 displays the LAN port for the NX series controllers FIG 35 LAN 10 100 port FIG 36 provides the pinouts and signals for the LAN connector and cable FIG 36 RJ 45 wiring diagram FIG 37 describes...

Page 40: ...en AC power is restored the NX 4200 will switch back to the internal power supply again without interruption FIG 38 displays the power connector options for the NX series controllers FIG 38 Power conn...

Page 41: ...on the front panel of the NX Series Controllers Manually installing this driver require you to Disable Driver Signature Verification when installing unsigned drivers The procedures below describe how...

Page 42: ...elect the General section Win 8 0 users can skip to step 6 FIG 42 displays the PC Settings options FIG 42 PC Settings 4 When the Control Panel opens select the Update recovery option FIG 43 displays t...

Page 43: ...r Click on the Restart now button FIG 45 displays the Advanced startup page FIG 45 Advanced Startup page 7 Once your PC has rebooted select the Troubleshoot option FIG 46 displays the Choose an option...

Page 44: ...you will see a list of startup settings that you can change Press F7 to select the Disable driver signature enforcement setting FIG 47 displays the Startup Settings screen FIG 47 Startup Settings scr...

Page 45: ...the NX controller see FIG 48 The Windows 8 X Operating System should automatically start searching for the driver on the PC FIG 48 PROGRAM Port After Windows finds the driver a Windows Security dialog...

Page 46: ...sc NetLinx Studio 4 USBGadgetDriver From the Windows Control Panel select Hardware and Sound then select the Device Manager option You can manually update the driver by performing the following steps...

Page 47: ...Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8 x 32 64 Bit Operating Systems 40 Hardware Reference Guide NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers...

Page 48: ...tion knowledge In the ever changing AV industry continual education is key to success AMX University is dedicated to ensuring that you have the opportunity to gather the information and experience you...

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