AMX NetLinx Integrated Controller NI-4000 - Manual (Page 2)

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Wiring a power connection
Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the Integrated
Controller through the rear 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix. Use the power
requirements information listed in the Specifications table to determine the
power draw.
The incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN power supply must be
connected to their corresponding locations within the PWR connector.
RS-232/422/485 wiring connector information
FIG. 3 shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the rear
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (DB9) Device Ports. These ports support most
standard serial mouse control devices and RS-232 communication protocols
for PC data transmission (NI-4000 uses Ports 1 - 7).
RJ-45 Connections
Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the
Integrated Controller and external NetLinx devices.
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connector
The Ethernet cable provides 10/100 network connectivity between the panel
and the NetLinx Master.
Baud Rate Settings
The Program Port DIP switch is located on the rear of the device. Use this
DIP switch to set the baud rate for the Program Port, according to the
settings shown in the following table. Make sure the baud rate you set
matches the baud rate on your PC's NetLinx COM Settings before
programming the unit. By default, the baud rate is set to 38,400 (bps).
Note: DIP switch 1 activates/deactivates the Program Run Disable
Mode. DIP Switches 2,3, and 4 must remain OFF at all times.
Inserting NetLinx Cards into the NetLinx Control Card Slots
NetLinx Cards can be installed into the front card slots. The cards mount
horizontally through the card slot openings on the front panel of the
enclosure. To install a NetLinx Card:
1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded
metal object and unplug all the connectors from the unit.
2. Remove the three screws by turning them in a counter-clockwise
direction and remove the front faceplate.
3. Align the edges of the card with the internal guide slots and gently slide
it in all the way until the rear edge of the card snap into place.
4. Re-secure the faceplate by inserting the three screws by turning them
in a clockwise direction and securing the front faceplate to the
Integrated Controller.
5. Re-apply power and other connections as necessary.
Setting the Integrated Controllers’ starting Card Address
The rear 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch, lower-left rear of the
Integrated Controller, sets the starting address (the device number in the
D:P:S specification) for the Control Cards installed in the controller.
The Control Card address range is 1 - 3064.
The factory default CardFrame DIP switch value = 0 (All CardFrame DIP
switches in the OFF position).
The formula for setting the starting address is:
(DIP switch value) + Card slot Number (1 - 4) = Card Address
For example:
A DIP switch setting of 00010101: (0 + 0 + 0 + 96 + 0 + 384 + 1536) +
SLOT #(ex:1) = 2017. A card in slot number 1 = device address 2017.
Set the CardFrame Number DIP switch value is based on the table below.
Cycle power to the unit for approximately 5 seconds. This allows the
unit to read the new device number settings.
Preparing the NI-4000 for Serial Communication
1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs >
AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).
2. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main
menu, to open the Master Communication Settings dialog box.
3. Click the Communications Settings button to open the
Communications Settings dialog.
4. Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection
section) to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master.
5. Click the Serial radio button (from the Transport Connection Option
section) to indicate you are connecting to the Master via a COM port.
6. Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings
dialog) to open the Serial Settings dialog and set the COM port
parameters (used to communicate to the NetLinx Master).
7. Click the OK button three times to return to the main application.
8. Right-click the Online Tree tab entry and select Refresh System.
9. Assign a System Value by using Diagnostics > Device Addressing
from the Main menu.
10. Enable the Change System selection by clicking on it and then enter
the current and new System values.
11. Click the Change Device/System Number button and when finished
click Done.
12. Select Tools > Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot
the Master dialog, then click Reboot to restart the Master and
incorporate any changes.
13. Once the dialog replies with "Reboot of system complete", click Done
and then click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view
the devices on the System.The default System value is one.
14. Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh
System to re-populate the list.
Configuring the NI-4000 for Ethernet Communication
Before continuing, complete the COM port steps above.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the unit’s rear Ethernet connector.
2. Select Diagnostics > Network Address from the Main menu and
enter the System, Device (0 for a Master), and Host Name information.
3. To configure the Address:
• Use a DHCP Address by selecting the Use DHCP radio button, then
click the GET IP button (to obtain a DHCP Address from the DHCP
Server), click the SET IP Information button (to retain the new
address), and then finish the process by clicking the Reboot Master >
OK buttons.
• Use a Static IP Address by selecting the Specify IP Address radio
button, enter the IP parameters into the available fields, then click the
SET IP Information button (to retain the pre-reserved IP Address to
the Master), and then click the Reboot Master > OK buttons to finish
the process.
4. Repeat steps 1 - 5 from the previous section but rather than selecting
the Serial option, choose TCP/IP and edit the settings to match the IP
Address you are using (whether Static or IP).
5. Click on the Authentication Required radio box (if the Master is
secured) and press the User Name and Password button to enter a
valid username and password being used by the secured Master.
6. Click the OK button three times to return to the main application.
FIG. 3 RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) connector pinouts
Baud Rate Settings
Baud Rate Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8
9600 bps OFF ON OFF ON
38,400 bps
(default) OFF ON ON ON
57,600 bps ON OFF OFF OFF
115,200 bps ON ON ON ON
5
4
3
2
1
9
8
7
6
Male
DB9 Serial Port pinouts (male connector)
Pin 2: RX signal
Pin 3: TX signal
PIN 5: GND
Pin 7: RTS
Pin 8: CTS
RS-232
Pin 1: RX -
Pin 4: TX +
PIN 5: GND
Pin 6: RX +
Pin 9: TX -
RS-422
Pin 1: A (strap to 9)
Pin 4: B (strap to 6)
PIN 5: GND
Pin 6: B (strap to 4)
Pin 9: A (strap to 1)
RS-485
Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON position Value 12 24 48 96 192 384 768 1536