Quick Start Guide
NI-4000
NetLinx Integrated Controller
For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the
NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2000,
NI-3000, NI-4000)
Instruction Manual, available online at
www.amx.com
.
Overview
The NI-4000 unit (
FG2105
) is geared toward those advanced control and
automation requirements associated with most complex commercial and
residential installations. The NI-4000 provides support for up to
4
NetLinx
control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.),
7
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports,
8
IR/Serial Output ports,
8
Digital Input/Output ports, and
8
Relays. The NI-4000’s on-board Master
also provides the ability to update installed control card firmware.
ATTENTION!
To utilize the latest security firmware features, verify you are using the latest
NI firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version of
NetLinx Studio (available for download from
www.amx.com
). After the
installation of build 130 (or higher) to the on-board Master, Telnet security
configuration access becomes disabled.
Specifications
Connections and Wiring
FIG. 2 shows the layout of the connectors and components located on the
rear of the NI-4000 NetLinx Integrated Controller.
FIG. 1
NI-4000 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
NI-4000 Specifications
Dimensions
(HWD):
• 5.21" x 17.00" x 9.60" (13.23 cm x 43.18 cm x 24.27 cm)
• 3 rack units high
Power
Requirement:
• 900 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory:
• 32 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile Flash
Compact Flash:
• 32 MB Card (upgradeable) (refer to the Other AMX Equipment
section)
• Refer to the
NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2000, NI-3000,
and NI-4000 Series)
Instruction Manual for more information.
Weight:
• 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg)
Enclosure:
• Metal with black matte finish
Certifications:
• FCC Part 15 Class B and CE
Front Panel
Components:
• 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 LEDs: Seven sets of red and yellow LEDs light to
indicate the rear DB9 Ports 1-7 are transmitting or receiving
RS-232, 422, or 485 data
• Relay LEDs: Eight red LEDs light to indicate the rear relay
channels 1 - 8 are active (closed). These LEDs reflect the state of
the relay on Port 8.
• IR/Serial LEDs: Eight red LEDs light to indicate the rear 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 LEDs: Eight yellow LEDs light when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8
are active. LED indicator for each I/O port reflects the state of that
particular port.
• NetLinx Control Card Slot 1- 4: Accepts up to 4 compatible
NetLinx Cards: such as the NXC-COM2, NXC-I/O10, etc.
• Rack-mount brackets: Provides an installation option for the
Integrated Controller to be mounted into an equipment rack,
when used with the Installation Kit (
KA2105-01
).
NI-4000 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel
Connectors:
• RS-232/422/485 (
Ports 1 - 7
): Seven 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: Two RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface.
• ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected
to the Controller.
• 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.
• IR/Serial (
Ports 9 - 16
): Eight 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. Eight 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: Sets the communication parameters for
the Program port.
• ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (
Device only
) assignment for
the device.
• 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.
• AXlink LED: Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
• AXlink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that
provides data and power to external control devices.
• Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
• CardFrame Number DIP Switch: Sets the starting address for the
Control Cards in the CardFrame.
(Factory default CardFrame
DIP switch value = 0). The Control Card address range is 1-3064.
• Control Card Connectors (1 - 4): 20-pin (male) connectors that
connect the Control Cards and external equipment to the
CardFrame.
Included
Accessories:
• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)
• 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
Four rack mount screws
Four washers
• Quick Start Guide
• Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) Relay connectors
(41-5083)
• Two CC-NIRC IR Emitters
• Two removable rack ears (62-2105-07)
Other AMX
Equipment:
• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)
• CSB Cable Support Bracket (
FG517
)
• CC-NIRC IR cables (
FG10-000-11
)
• CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (
FG10-007-10
)
• NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (
FG2902
)
• STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (
FG959
)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CFNI64M - 64 MB compact flash card (
FG2116-31
)
NXA-CFNI128M - 128 MB compact flash card (
FG2116-32
)
NXA-CFNI256M - 256 MB compact flash card (
FG2116-33
)
NXA-CFNI512M - 512 MB compact flash card (
FG2116-34
)
NXA-CFNI1G - 1 GB compact flash card (
FG2116-35
)
FIG. 2
NI-4000 rear connectors and components
AXlink LED
Relays
RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-7)
I/O (Port 17)
IR/Serial (Ports 9-16)
Rear
Program port
DIP
switch
ICSNet (2)
ICSHub Out
(green)
ID Pushbutton
(Port 8)
Ethernet
AXlink port
PWR
CardFrame DIP
switch
Slot 1-4 connectors
