AMX NetLinx Master Card NXC-ME260-64 - Manual

Quick Start Guide
NXC-ME260-64
NetLinx Master Card
For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the NXC-ME260-64 Instruction Manual, available
online at www.amx.com.
Overview
The NetLinx NXC-ME260/64 Master Card (FIG. 1) and Module is the controller
for NetLinx Control Systems. The NXC-ME260/64 (FG2010-64) can be installed
in the NetLinx CardFrame (NXF), the NetLinx Integrated Controller (NXI), or in a
NetLinx Module (NXS-MHS) enclosure.
ATTENTION!
To utilize the latest security firmware features, verify the Master is using the latest
released firmware. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio (available
for download from www.amx.com). After the installation of build 130 (or higher) to the
on-board Master, Telnet security configuration access becomes disabled.
Specifications
Ethernet Ports used by the NXC-ME260-64
Modes and LED Blink Patterns
The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front LEDs.
FIG. 1 NXC-ME260/64 Master Card (front view)
NXC-ME260-64 Specifications
Dimensions
(HWD): • 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)
• 1 rack unit high
Power
Requirement: • 750 mA @ 12 VDC
• Power requirements are usage dependant
Memory: • Compact Flash: 32 MB standard (upgradeable)
• Volatile: 64 MB (SDRAM)
• Non-volatile: 1 MB
• Refer to the NXC-ME260/64 Instruction Manual for more
information.
Microprocessor: • Coldfire 5407 (32-bit)
Weight: • NXC-ME260/64 only: 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
• NXC-ME260/64 with NXS-NMS module: 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg)
Enclosure: • Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: • FCC Part 15 Class B and CE
Front Panel
Components: • Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a
DB9 port on a PC. This connector can be used with serial and
NetLinx programming commands, as well as other DB9 capable
devices, to both upload/download information from the NetLinx
Studio program. You set the port's communication speed with the
Baud Rate DIP switch. There are Program ports located on the front
and rear of the Master Card for easy access. Because these ports
share the same circuitry, you should never use both at the same
time; doing so will result in communication and/or programming
errors.
• Status: Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed
and communicating properly.
• Output: Red LED blinks when the Master transmits data, sets
channels On and Off, sends data strings, etc.
• Input: Yellow LED blinks when the Master receives data from button
pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
• Program Port DIP Switch: Internal 8-position DIP switch on the front
of the card for setting the baud rate for the Program port.
Rear Panel
Connectors: • Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
• EXPANSION OUT port: RJ11 connector connects to an AXB-SPE
Slave Port Expander.
• 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.
Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power
supply.
• AXlink LED: Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
• Program Port:: 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming
and diagnostics. There is a Program port located on the front and
rear of the Card for easy access. Because these ports share the
same circuitry, you should never use both ports at the same time.
Doing so will result in communication and/or programming errors.
• ICSNet: Two RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface.
• ICSNet LEDs - Indicate activity on that port.
• ICSHub In/Out: RJ-45 connectors provide data to external Hubs
connected to the Master.
• ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs - Indicate activity on that port.
NXC-ME260-64 Specifications (Cont.)
Included
Accessories: • Connector Bag containing:
- 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5025)
- 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5047)
- 5-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5053)
- Back panel (51-2010-61)
• Front plate with screws and washers
• Quick Start Guide
Other AMX
Equipment: • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
• NXF CardFrame (FG2001)
• NXI Integrated Controller (FG2101)
• NXS-MHS Module (FG2009)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CFM64M - 64 MB compact flash card (FG2116-01)
NXA-CFM128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-02)
NXA-CFM256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-03)
NXA-CFM512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-04)
NXA-CFM1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-05)
Ethernet Ports Used
Port type Description Standard Port #
FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server. 21/20 (TCP)
SSH The SSH port uses SSL as a mechanism to configure
and diagnose a NetLinx system. This port value is used
for secure Telnet communication.
Note: We currently ONLY support SSH version 2. 22 (TCP)
Telnet The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to
configure and diagnose a NetLinx system. 23 (TCP)
HTTP The Master has a built-in web server that complies with
the HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of the
required features of HTTP v1.1. 80 (TCP)
HTTPS/SSL The Master has a built-in SSL protected web server. 443 (TCP)
ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master
and Master-to-device communications. 1319 (UDP/TCP)
integration!
Solutions The feature on the Master uses, by default, port 10500
for the XML based communication protocol. This port is
connected to by the client web browser’s JVM when
integration! Solutions control pages are retrieved from
the Master’s web server. 10500 (TCP)
Ethernet 10/100 Rear Panel LED Patterns
Yellow Green
A-activity
Receiving Ethernet data packets. On Off
L-link
Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly Off On
Speed
• Transmitting at 100 Mbps
• Transmitting at 10 Mbps
Off
Off On
Off
FD-full duplex
• Full duplex mode
• Half duplex mode
Off
Off On
Off
Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns
LEDs and Blink Patterns
Mode Description STATUS
(green) OUTPUT
(red) INPUT
(yellow)
OS Start Starting the operating system. On On On
Boot Master is booting. On Off On
Contacting
DHCP server Master is contacting a DHCP
server for IP config. info. On Off Fast Blink
Unknown DHCP
server Master could not find the DHCP
server. Fast Blink Off Off
Downloading
Boot firmware Downloading Boot firmware to the
on-board flash memory. Do not
cycle power during this process! Fast Blink Fast Blink Fast Blink
No program
running There is no program loaded, or the
program is disabled. On Off Off
Normal Master is functioning normally. 1 blink per
second Indicates
activity Indicates
activity