Introduction
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NI-2100/3100/4100 - Hardware Reference Guide
NI-3100 Specifications (Cont.)
Front Panel LEDs:
LINK/ACT (green): Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly. Also blinks 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 Off, sends data strings, etc.
Input (yellow):
Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
RS-232/422/485
(red / yellow):
Light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 7 are transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or 485 data (red = TX, yellow =
RX).
Relay (red):
Light to indicate the relay channels 1 - 8 are active (closed). The LEDs reflect the state of the relay on Port 8.
IR/Serial (red):
Light to indicate the IR/Serial channels 1 - 8 are transmitting control data on Ports 9-16. The LED indicator for
each IR port remains lit for the length of time that IR/Serial data is being generated.
I/O (yellow):
Lights when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8 are active. The LED for each I/O port reflects the state of that particular
port.
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):
• 8-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
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. You can use this connector 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 (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.
Operating
Environment:
• Operating Temperature: 0° C (32° F) to 50° C (122° F)
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 85% RH
• Heat Dissipation (Typical): 36.9 BTU/hr
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)
