AMX NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-3100 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
1 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
Introduction
The X100-Series of NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can both be programmed to control
RS-232/422/485, Relay, IR/Serial, and Input/Output devices through the use of both the NetLinx
programming language and the NetLinx Studio application version 2.x. Another key feature of this
products is the ability to easily access the configuration switches without having to remove a cover plate.
These NI Controllers are shipped with Duet firmware and can not be downgraded to earlier Non-Duet
firmware (< build 300).
These NI Controllers are Duet-compatible and can be upgraded via firmware. Duet is a dual-interpreter
firmware platform from AMX which combines the proven reliability and power of NetLinx with the
extensive capabilities of the Java
® 2 MicroEdition (J2ME) platform. Duet simplifies the programming of
a system that includes the NI-900 and other third party devices by standardizing device and function
definitions, defaulting touch panel button assignments, and controlling feedback methods. Dynamic
Device Discovery makes integration even easier by automatically identifying and communicating with
devices which support this new beaconing technology.
NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
NI-2100
(FG2105-04) • 1 RS-232 Program port
• 3 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 4 IR/Serial Output ports
• 4 Digital Input/Output ports
• 4 Relays
NI-2100 Kit
(FG2105-14) • In addition to the options listed above, this Kit includes a pre-installed ICSNet daughter
card (FG2105-10)
NI-3100
(FG2105-05) • 1 RS-232 Program port
• 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 8 IR/Serial Output ports
• 8 Digital Input/Output ports
• 8 Relays
NI-3100 Kit
(FG2105-15) • In addition to the options listed above, this Kit includes a pre-installed ICSNet daughter
card (FG2105-10)
NI-4100
(FG2105-06) • Support for up to 4 NetLinx control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.)
• 1 ICSNet Hub port (part of the included pre-installed ICSNet card)
• 1 RS-232 Program port
• 2 ICSNet ports (part of the included pre-installed ICSNet card)
• 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 8 IR/Serial Output ports
• 8 Digital Input/Output ports
• 8 Relays
References within this manual to NI X100-Series Controllers are used to describe the
NI-2100/3100/4100 Integrated Controllers. When there is an overlap of information
with other related NI Controllers, an X will be used to refer to both sets of units.
As an example, if a feature is shared by both the NI-4000 and the NI-4100 Controller,
the term NI-4x00 Series is used.