Quick Start Guide
NX-3200 NetLinx Integrated Controller
Overview
This guide pertains to the NX-3200 NetLinx Integrated Controller
(
FG2106-03
). The purpose of this document is to illustrate how to set up
the device in its simplest configuration. Additional documentation for this
device is available at www.amx.com:
• Refer to the
NX-x200 Series Hardware Reference Guide
for additional
details on installing, upgrading, and wiring the NX-3200.
•
Refer to the
NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole &
Programming Guide
for detailed configuration instructions.
What’s in the Box?
The following items are included with the NX-3200:
• 1 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector
• 2 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AxLink connector
• 2 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) I/O connectors
• 2 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) Relay connectors
• 2 10-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (female) RS232/422/485 connectors
• 6 5-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (female) RS232 connectors
• 2 CC-NIRC, IR Emitters (
FG10-000-11
)
• 2 removable rack ears
Environmental Requirements
The environmental requirements for the NX-3200 are as follows:
•
Operating Temperature
: 32° F (0° C) to 122° F (50° C)
•
Storage Temperature
: 14° F (-10° C) to 140° F (60° C)
•
Operating Humidity
: 5% to 85% RH
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns
The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front panel
LEDs associated with each mode. These patterns are not evident until after
the unit is powered.
Getting Connected
Note:
Ensure the PC you are using to connect to the controller has the
latest version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 installed on it.
Once the controller is powered on, you can connect to it through its IP
address.
Note:
NX-Series controllers fully support IPv6 network addressing. If the
LAN port is connected to an IPv6 capable network it will self select an
appropriate IPv6 address based on the discovered address parameters of
the network to which it’s attached.
Connecting to the NX-3200 over Ethernet
The NX-3200 is configured for DHCP addressing by default. The controller
uses link local addressing as a backup in case the DHCP server is
inaccessible. See the
Changing the IP Address
section
for information on
setting a static IP address. Verify there is an active LAN connection on the
controller’s LAN port before beginning this procedure.
1.
Using category cable, connect the LAN port on the rear panel of the
controller to your external network.
displays the location of the LAN port on the rear panel.
FIG. 1
NX-3200 rear panel
2.
In NetLinx Studio, select
Settings > Workspace Communications
Settings
to open the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.
3.
Click
System Settings
to open the Communication Settings dialog,
and select the
Network
tab.
4.
Click
Listen for Masters
to open the Listen For Masters dialog, and
click
Start Listening
to begin listening for “blink” (UDP) messages
from NetLinx Masters on the same subnet. As Masters are
discovered, they are added to the List of Active NetLinx Master
Controllers.
5.
When you see the IP Address for the target Master in the List of Active
NetLinx Master Controllers, click
Stop Listening
.
6.
Select the IP Address of the target Master and click
Select to Add
.
The New TCP/IP Setting dialog appears, indicating the selected IP
address. Fill in the available fields as necessary. Click
OK
to save
changes and return to the Communication Settings dialog. The new
Master’s IP address now appears in the List of Addresses.
7.
With the newly added Master selected, click
Select
. The window
updates to indicate that the newly added and selected Master is now
the current communication configuration.
8.
Click
OK
on each open dialog to exit and return to the workspace.
9.
Refresh the Online Tree (select
Refresh System Online Tree
from
the Online Tree context menu) to connect to the Master.
Connecting to the NX-3200 via USB
If you do not have a DHCP server or if the controller has an unknown static
IP address, you obtain the IP address of the controller via USB.
1.
Using a standard Type-B to Type-A USB cable, connect the Program
Port on the front panel of the controller to your PC.
displays the location of the Program Port.
FIG. 2
NX-3200 front panel
2.
Select
Settings
>
Workspace Communications Settings
to open
the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.
3.
Click
System Settings
to open the Communication Settings dialog.
4.
Select the USB tab. The USB tab features a list of Masters connected
to your PC via USB. The IP address of the Master appears in the IPv4
Address column.
5.
Highlight your Master and click
Select
to connect to it.
Switching the IP Address from a Dynamic to Static
To toggle between static and dynamic IP addresses, hold the ID
pushbutton on the front panel of the NX-3200 for 10 seconds. When
complete, the controller automatically reboots itself. After the controller is
fully booted, use the Workspace Communications Settings dialog in
NetLinx Studio to create a new connection to the controller. See the
section for the list of default IP addresses.
Note:
Ensure the controller is fully booted when you press and hold the ID
pushbutton. Pressing and holding the ID pushbutton while the controller is
booting resets the unit to its factory defaults.
Modes and LED Blink Patterns
LEDs and Blink Patterns
Mode
STATUS
(green)
OUTPUT
(red)
INPUT
(yellow)
Boot
ON
OFF
ON
Contacting DHCP
server
ON
OFF
Fast Blink
Using link-local
address
Slow Blink
OFF
OFF
Program running
Slow Blink
ON when
transmitting data
ON when
receiving data
No program
running
ON
ON when
transmitting data
ON when
receiving data
Connect category cable
to the LAN port
Connect Type-B USB cable
to the Program Port