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Hardware Reference Guide NetLinx Integrated Controllers NI-x100 Series NetLinx ® Integrated Controllers (NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100) Last Revised: 1/9/2009.
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Table of Contents i NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guid e Table of Contents Introduction .................. ...................................................................... ................ 1 NI-2100 Specifications ................
ii NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refe rence Guide Table of Contents Input/Output (I/O) Por t: Connections and Wir ing ......... ......................... ................. 27 IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring ..................... ..........
Introduction 1 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Introduction The X100-Series of NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can both b e programmed to control RS-232/422/485, Relay , IR/Serial, and Input/Out put devices through the use of both the NetLinx programming language and the NetLinx Studio application version 2.
Introduction 2 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide These NI Controllers use a combination lithiu m battery and clock crystal package called a T imek eeper . Only one Ti m e k e e p e r unit is installed within a gi ven NI controller . The battery can be expected to ha ve up to 3 years of usable life under very adverse cond itions.
Introduction 3 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide NI-2100 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.
Introduction 4 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-2100 Specifications (Cont.) Rear P anel Components (Cont.): •I R / S e r i a l (Ports 5 - 8): 4 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial.
Introduction 5 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide NI-3100 Specifications The NI-3100 (FIG. 3) provides support for 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays.
Introduction 6 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-3100 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.
Introduction 7 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide NI-3100 Specifications (Cont.) Rear P anel Components (Cont.): • IR/Serial (Ports 9 - 16): 8 IR/Serial control por ts support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial.
Introduction 8 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-4100 Specifications The NI-4100 (FIG. 5) is geared to ward those adv anced control and automation requirements associated with most complex commercial and residential installations.
Introduction 9 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide NI-4100 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 5.21" x 17.00" x 9. 60" (13.
Introduction 10 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-4100 Specifications (Cont.) Rear P anel Components (Cont.): • Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be conne cted to a DB9 port on a PC.
Introduction 11 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Related Documents For information on using the on-board W eb Console, as well as NetLinx send commands and terminal communications to configure the NI Controllers, refer to the NetLinx Inte grated Contr oller W ebConsole & Pr ogr amming Guide .
Introduction 12 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide.
Installation and Upgrading 13 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Installation and Upgrading Installing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) NetLinx Cards can be installed into the front card slots. The cards mo unt horizontally through the card slot openings on the front of the enclosure.
Installation and Upgrading 14 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide Setting the NetLinx Control Card Addresses (NI-4100 Only) The 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch (lo cated on the re ar of the NI-4100) sets the starting address (the device number in the D:P:S specification) for the Control Cards installed in the CardFrame.
Installation and Upgrading 15 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide NUMBER:PORT:SYSTEM where: Removing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4100 Only) T o install NetLinx Control Card: 1. Discharge an y static electricity from your body , by touching a grounded object and unplug all connectors (if any) from the unit.
Installation and Upgrading 16 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide 3. Carefully pull-up and remove the housing up and away from the Controller to expose the internal circuit board (FIG. 9). 4. Refer to the following Installation of Compact Flash Upgr ades for detailed replacement information.
Installation and Upgrading 17 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide 7. T o complete the upgrade process, close and re-sec ure the Integrated Controller enclosure using the procedures outlined in the following section. Closing and Securing the Ou ter Housing Once the card has been replaced, close and re-secure the outer housing: 1.
Installation and Upgrading 18 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide 3. Thread the cables through the opening in the equipment ra ck. Allow for enough slack in the cables to accommodate for mov ement during the installation process. 4. Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source/terminal locations.
Connections and Wiring 19 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Connections and Wiring Setting the Configuration DIP Sw itch (for the Program Port) Prior to installing the Controller , use the Conf igur ation DIP switch to set the baud rate used by the Program port for communication.
Connections and Wiring 20 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide Working With the Co nfiguration DIP Switch 1. Disconnect the power supply from the 2-pin PWR (green) connector on the rear of the NetLinx Integrated Controller .
Connections and Wiring 21 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs assoc iated with each mode. These patterns are not e vident until after the unit is po wered.
Connections and Wiring 22 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide AXlink Port and LED All NI units ha ve an AXlink port and adjacent status LED (FIG. 12). This port allows the NI to support AMX Legac y AXlink devices such as G3 touch panels ( ex: CP4/A ) and PosiT rack Pilot devices.
Connections and Wiring 23 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Preparing Captive Wires Y ou will need a wire stripper and flat-blade scre wdri ver to prepare and connect the capti ve wires. 1. Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of insulation off all wires.
Connections and Wiring 24 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoe nix Connec tor For Data With External Power T o u se the 4-pin 3.
Connections and Wiring 25 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide The table below provides information about the connector pins, signal types, and signal functions.
Connections and Wiring 26 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide ICSHub OUT Port: Connections and Wiring The NI Controller must be equipped with the av aila ble ICSNet connectors for this functionality to be activ e.
Connections and Wiring 27 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring The I/O port responds to either switch closures, voltage level (high/lo w) changes, or it can be used for logic-le vel outputs.
Connections and Wiring 28 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring Y ou can connect up to eight IR- or Serial-controllable devices to the IR/Serial connectors on the rear of the NI-4100 and NI-3100 and up to fou r on the NI-2100 (FIG.
Connections and Wiring 29 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Gu ide Ethernet/RJ-45 Port: Connections and Wiring The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the Ethernet connector . FIG. 21 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable.
Connections and Wiring 30 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Refer ence Guide Ethernet Ports Used By th e Integrated Contr oller Ethernet Port Descriptions Port type Description Standard Por t # FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server .
Connections and Wiring 31 NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide.
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