AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers NI-700/900 - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
5 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide
NI-900 Overview
The NI-900 is the first NetLinx device to be Duet-compatible straight out of the box. 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.
The NI-900 unit (FG2105-09) is geared to meet the specific control and automation needs of a single
room environment requiring the control of several IR devices, where both price and functionality are the
driving requirement. This product is configured to control a limited number of video players, projectors,
lighting, thermostats, and other electronic equipment.
NI-900 Specifications
The front LEDs (FIG. 2) are grouped by control type, and are numbered according to their
corresponding port (connector) numbers on the rear of the unit.
NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
NI-900
(FG2105-90) • 1 RS-232 Program port
• 1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 ports
• 3 IR/Serial Output ports
• 4 Digital Input/Output ports
• 1 IR RX (receive) port (works only with AMX IR Receivers)
When working with the NI-900 Integrated Controller, verify you are using the latest
version of NetLinx Studio v 2.4 or higher (available for download from
www.amx.com).
FIG. 2 NI-900 NetLinx Integrated Controller
Front
Program
port
Configuration
DIP switch
IR LED (red)
I/O LEDs (yellow)
Link/Active-Status-Output-Input
(green/red/yellow)
Serial RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/yellow)
Rear
IR RX LED (red) ID Pushbutton
Ethernet
Power
IR RX I/O IR/Serial
(Port 6) (Ports 2-4) (Port 5)
AXlink port/LED
RS-232/422/485 (Port 1)