Installation Guide
NI-4100
NetLinx
®
Integrated Controller
Overview
The NI-4100 (
FG2105-06
), part of the NI Series of Master Controllers, is geared to
meet the high-end control and automation requirements of the most sophisticated and
complex commercial and residential installations.
This controller integrates the largest number of devices including DVD players,
projectors, lighting, thermostats and other electronic equipment. In technology-
intensive environments, this solution can be used to accommodate the future addition
of more devices and control capabilities.
The NI-4100’s on-board Master also provides the ability to update installed control
card firmware.
ATTENTION!
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
).
Specifications
Connections and Wiring
FIG. 2 shows the layout of the connectors and components on the rear of the NI-4100
NetLinx Integrated Controller.
Inserting NetLinx Cards into the NetLinx Control Card Slots
NetLinx Cards can be installed into the front card slots. The cards mount horizontally
through the card slot openings on the front panel of the enclosure.
To install a NetLinx Card:
FIG. 1
NI-4100 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
NI-4100 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:
• 64 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM
Compact Flash:
128 MB or more
• AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market
availability
• Upgradeable - see
Other AMX Equipment
Weight:
9.15 lbs (4.15 kg)
Enclosure:
Metal with black matte finish
Certifications:
FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950
Front Panel LEDs/Slots:
• 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:
7 sets of red and yellow LEDs light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 7
are transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or 485 data.
• Relay:
8 red LEDs light to indicate the relay channels 1 - 8 are active
(closed). These LEDs reflect the state of the relay on Port 8.
• IR/Serial:
8 red LEDs light to indicate the 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 gen-
erated.
• I/O:
8 yellow LEDs light when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8 are active. The
LED for each I/O port reflects the state of that particular port.
• NetLinx Control
Card Slots 1 - 4:
Accepts up to 4 compatible NetLinx Cards: such as the NXC-COM2,
NXC-I/O10, etc.
Rear Panel Components:
• RS-232/422/485
(Ports 1 - 7):
7 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:
2 RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface
(provided by optional
ICSNet daughter card).
• ICSHub Out:
RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller
(provided by optional ICSNet daughter card).
• Relay (Port 8):
• Eight-channel single-pole single throw relay ports
• Each relay is independently controlled.
• Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices
• Channel range = 1-8
• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A
• Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide relay
termination
NI-4100 Specifications (Cont.)
Rear Panel Components (Cont.):
• 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):
8 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.
• 8 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 program-
ming 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 (see
Baud
Rate Settings
).
• ID Pushbutton:
Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device.
• Ethernet Port:
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 cables.
The 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 Port:
4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that provides data and
power to external control devices. Green AXlink LED indicates the
state of the AXlink port.
• Power Port:
2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
• CardFrame #
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
- 4 rack mount screws
- 4 washers
• 2 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) Relay connectors
(41-5083)
• 2 CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables (FG10-000-11)
• 2 removable rack ears (62-2105-07)
Other AMX
Equipment:
• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)
• 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-CF2NI256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-47)
NXA-CF2NI512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-48)
NXA-CF2NI1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-49)
FIG. 2
NI-4100 rear connectors and components
AXlink Port/LED
Relays (Port 8)
RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-7)
I/O
IR/Serial
Program port
DIP switch
ID Pushbutton
Ethernet
PWR
ICSNet (2)
(Port 17) (Ports 9-16)
ICSHub OUT
Slot 1-4 connectors
Cardframe DIP Switch
