AMX NetLinx Integrated Controllers NXI-x000 Series - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
1 NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000 Hardware Reference Guide
Introduction
NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can 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 2.4 or higher). 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 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.
These NI Controllers use a combination lithium battery and clock crystal package called a Timekeeper.
Only one Timekeeper unit is installed within a given NI controller. The battery can be expected to have
up to 3 years of usable life under very adverse conditions. Actual life is appreciably longer under normal
operating conditions. This calculation is based on storing the unit without power in 50° C (120° F)
temperature until battery levels are no longer acceptable. The part number for a replacement battery is
57-0032.
NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features
NI-2000
(FG2105-01) • 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-3000
(FG2105-02) • 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-4000
(FG2105) • Support for up to 4 NetLinx control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.)
• 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