Detailed Hardware Descriptions
Power Indicator and LCD
A green power indicator is available on both the NX-22. The power indicator is lit whenever power is
applied to the WACI. The LED will stay solid if the system is OK.
Power Adapter
The power adapter is included with the WACI NX. The 15 watts supplied is more then enough to power
the WACI NX as well as certain USB add-on modules
Power Port
The WACI NX is powered using the included Power Adapter. The smaller end of the Power Adapter is
plugged into this port. You should plug the Power Adapter into this port after the network cable has been
attached.
Green Power
The green LED indicates that the WACI is powered and operating.
LCD Display
The 106 x 56 backlit pixel based display helps with the diagnostic and setup of the WACI NX.
Access Boot Menu
Press and hold the any of the 6 buttons for 5 seconds to bring up the Boot Menu while plugging in the
power connector. For more information on the Boot Menu see
Boot Menu Reference
. A null
RS-232 cable will be needed for the boot menu to a PC running a terminal program.
Serial Ports
Serial port interfaces are available on both the NX-22.
Serial Ports 1 & 2
The WACI NX has two (2) serial ports that enable RS-232 and RS-422/485 communications, supporting
a wide range of compatible electronics.
The actual connectors on the WACI are DB-9 male ports.
The device or cable you wish to connect to the WACI NX should be a DB-9 female connector.