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Hardware Reference Guide - NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers

Mounting the Controller ................................................................................................. 21

Installing the Controller into an Equipment Rack ................................................................................   21
Rack Mount Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................................  21
Mounting the NX-1200 .........................................................................................................................  22

Wiring and Connections ..................................................................................23

Overview .......................................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel Components................................................................................................. 23

PoE General Status Format................................................................................................................................. 24
PoE Port Status ................................................................................................................................................... 25

LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

IRRX Port .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Rear Panel Components................................................................................................. 27

Serial Ports ........................................................................................................................................... 27

RS-232 Ports....................................................................................................................................................... 27
RS-232/422/485 Ports....................................................................................................................................... 28

Relay Ports............................................................................................................................................ 29

Relay Connections .............................................................................................................................................. 29

Program Run Disable (PRD) Mode ...................................................................................................................... 32

ICSLAN Ports ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Using the ICSLAN Network.................................................................................................................................  33
DHCP Server........................................................................................................................................................  33
Opening LAN and ICSLAN Sockets from Code....................................................................................................  33

USB Port................................................................................................................................................ 33
ID Pushbutton....................................................................................................................................... 34

Switching to Static or Dynamic IP Addressing...................................................................................................  34
Restoring the Controller Settings to the Factory Defaults .................................................................................  34
Restoring the Controller’s Factory Firmware Image..........................................................................................  34

Summary of Contents for AMX NETLINX NX Series

Page 1: ...HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL NETLINX NX SERIES INTEGRATED CONTROLLERS NX 1200 NX 2200 NX 3200 NX 4200...

Page 2: ...pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 ONLY USE attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 USE ONLY with a cart stand...

Page 3: ...ipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Approved under the verification provision of...

Page 4: ...Case Sensitive File System 8 USB Program Port 8 USB Firmware Upgrade 8 USB Program Download 8 USB Logging 8 Copy and Clone Configuration 9 Difference in DEFINE_PROGRAM Program Execution 9 External SD...

Page 5: ...RIAL LEDs 26 RELAYS LEDs 26 IR SERIAL LEDs 26 I O LEDs 26 IRRX LED 26 IRRX Port 27 Rear Panel Components 27 Serial Ports 27 RS 232 Ports 27 RS 232 422 485 Ports 28 Relay Ports 29 Relay Connections 29...

Page 6: ...NPUT PWR Connector 35 Preparing Captive Wires 35 Wiring a Power Connection 35 Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8 x 32 64 Bit Operating Systems 37 Overview 37 Disabling Driver S...

Page 7: ...e NX 1200 2200 3200 4200 Integrated Controllers when the information applies to all NX series controllers FIG 1 displays the NX series controllers FIG 1 NX series controllers The NX Series NetLinx Int...

Page 8: ...nk local range Wired 802 1X Support The X Series controllers support wired 802 1X an IEEE Standard for Port based Network Access Control ID Pushbutton Functionality The X Series controllers include ne...

Page 9: ...NX 3200 and NX 4200 is for future use Until firmware is available that supports the use of an external SD card it is recommended that the card slot be left empty Redundant Power Source NX 4200 only T...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...mware 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 12...

Page 12: ...ellow Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes strings commands channel levels etc Serial LED red yellow 2 sets of LEDs light to indicate that RS 232 ports 1 2 are transmitting or r...

Page 13: ...ED indicates the state of the AxLink port LAN 10 100 Port 1 RJ 45 connector provides Ethernet communication This is an Auto MDI MDI X enabled port which allows you to use either straight through or cr...

Page 14: ...blinks when the RJ 45 cables to port 1 is connected and terminated correctly The LED also blinks when receiving LAN data packets Serial LEDs red 2 sets of four LEDs each of which light to indicate th...

Page 15: ...ICSLAN interface USB Port 1 Type A USB port for connecting a mass storage device for loading tkn files reading or writing configuration files and log files or updating the firmware on the unit ID Pus...

Page 16: ...d Blinks when the Controller transmits data sets channels On and Off sends data strings etc INPUT yellow Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes strings commands channel levels etc...

Page 17: ...n 1 black ID pushbutton used during boot to revert to factory configuration or factory firmware Also used after boot to toggle IP mode between Static and DHCP LAN 10 100 Port RJ 45 connector provides...

Page 18: ...t of device specifications is listed below FIG 5 displays the NX 4200 FIG 5 NX 4200 front and rear panels The NX 4200 s on board Master also provides the ability to update installed control card firmw...

Page 19: ...when receiving Ethernet data packets STATUS green Blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly OUTPUT red Blinks when the Controller transmits data sets channels On and...

Page 20: ...DHC Slot 1 SDHC card slot for future use Configuration DIP Switch The Configuration DIP Switch allows you to set boot time operations see the Configuration DIP Switch on page 32 for more information I...

Page 21: ...d For serial and IR ports an error condition is only checked at the time the port is used so unused serial and IR ports will not generate errors AxLink bus errors are checked at boot time Mounting the...

Page 22: ...ons Refer to the Wiring and Connections section on page 23 for more detailed wiring and connection information Verify that the terminal end of the power cable is not connected to the power supply befo...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...reater than the PoE power capacity Voltage Fault The PoE voltage is out of range Front Panel Display Items Item Name Description Hostname The host name of the Master System Number The system number of...

Page 25: ...These LEDs appear on all models of NX series controllers FIG 12 displays the General Status LEDs for each NX series controller FIG 12 General Status LEDs Link Act Lights green when the link is up and...

Page 26: ...ed to indicate that the corresponding relay port is active The light toggles off when the relay port is not engaged There are eight RELAY LEDs on the NX 3200 and NX 4200 The NX 2200 has four RELAY LED...

Page 27: ...els Serial Ports The NX series controllers each feature device control serial ports that support either RS 232 or RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 communication protocols Each port supports the following spec...

Page 28: ...amming chapter of the NX Series Controllers WebConsole 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 4...

Page 29: ...he NX 2200 I O 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 se...

Page 30: ...h FIG 25 displays the IR SERIAL ports for each NX series controller FIG 25 IR SERIAL connector male NOTE The maximum baud rate for ports using DATA mode is 19200 Also DATA mode works best when using a...

Page 31: ...e 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 AxLink connectors are designed only for voltage...

Page 32: ...ows Switch for Program Run Disable Switch for Boot from External SD Card only applicable to the NX 3200 and NX 4200 NOTE The Configuration DIP Switch is located on the front panel of the NX 1200 and n...

Page 33: ...p If the LAN port is configured such that its address space overlaps with the ICSLAN network the ICSLAN network will be DISABLED DHCP Server The ICSLAN port has a built in DHCP server This DHCP server...

Page 34: ...dress to its default and deleting the NetLinx program CAUTION Pressing the ID pushbutton for 20 seconds restores the factory firmware image on the controller Do not press the pushbutton significantly...

Page 35: ...he AC input power is lost or if the internal power supply fails the NX 4200 will immediately switch to the 12V DC power input without interruption When AC power is restored the NX 4200 will switch bac...

Page 36: ...36 Hardware Reference Guide NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers Wiring and Connections...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...ot assume responsibility for errors or omissions AMX also reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice at any time The AMX Warranty and Return Policy and related documents can be vi...

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