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Hardware Reference Guide NetLinx Integrated Controllers NI-700/900 NetLinx Integrated Controllers Last Revised: 5/13/2008.
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Table of Contents i NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Referenc e Guide Table of Contents Introduction .................. ...................................................................... ................ 1 NI-700 Overview .... ........................
ii NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guid e Table of Contents.
Introduction 1 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide Introduction NI-700 Overview The NI-700 NetLinx Integrated Master Controller can be programmed to control RS-232/422/485, IR/ Serial, and Input/Output devices through the use of both the NetLinx programming language and the NetLinx Studio application (version 2.
Introduction 2 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-700 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 1.58" x 5.54" x 5. 12" (4.01 cm x 1 4.10 cm x 13.00 cm) • 1 RU (rack unit) high Power Requirements: • 280 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: See the NI-700 On-Board Memory Specifications section on page 4.
Introduction 3 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-700 Specifications (Cont.) Rear P anel Components (Cont.): IR RX (P o r t 5) • 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix port is used to connect one or more (8 maximum) IRX-SM+ swivel mount or IRX-DM+ Decora mount IR receiver s.
Introduction 4 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-700 Port Assignment And Functi onality NI-700 On-Boar d Memory Specific ations There are two variations on the NI-700, with different memory specifications. The latest version of the NI-700 has double the on-board memory of pre vious versions.
Introduction 5 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-900 Overview The NI-900 is the f irst NetLinx device to be Duet -compatible straight out of the box.
Introduction 6 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-900 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 1.58" x 5.54" x 5.12" (4.01 cm x 14.10 cm x 13.00 cm) • 1 RU (rack unit) high Power Requirements: • 300 mA @ 12 VDC Memory: See the NI-900 On-Board Me mory Specifications section on page 9.
Introduction 7 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-900 Specifications (Cont.) Rear P anel Components (Cont.): IR RX (P o r t 6) • 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix port is used to connect one or more (8 maximum) IRX-SM+ swivel mount or IRX-DM+ Decor a mount IR receivers.
Introduction 8 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide NI-900 Port Assignment And Functi onality NI-900 Specifications (Cont.) Rear P anel Components (Cont.): Ethernet Link/ Activity LED • Ethernet Port: RJ-45 port for 10/ 100 Mbps communication.
Introduction 9 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide NI-900 On-Board M emory Specifica tions There are two variations on the NI-900, with different memory specifications. The latest version of the NI-900 has double the on-board memo ry of previous versions.
Introduction 10 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide.
Installation 11 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide Installation Device:Port:System (D:P:S) A device is any hardw are component that can be connected to an AXlink or ICSNet bus. Each device must be assigned a unique numbe r to locate that device on the bus.
Installation 12 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide 6. Align the ends of the A C-RK with the screw openings along the sides of the equipment rack. 7. Secure the A C-RK to the rack by using the four #10-32 screws (80-0186) and four #10 washers (80- 0342) supplied in the kit.
Connections and Wiring 13 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide 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 14 NI-700 & NI-900 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 15 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide 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 powered.
Connections and Wiring 16 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide The AXlink port can be used to supply power to downstream AXlink-compatible de vic es as long as both the power required is LESS THAN 2 Amps total and the external po wer supply feeding the NI unit has the necessary power capability .
Connections and Wiring 17 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide Wiring A Powe r Connection T o use the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector with a 12 VDC-comp liant power supply , the incoming PWR and GND cables from the external source must b e connected to their corresponding locations on connector (FIG.
Connections and Wiring 18 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide Using the 4-pin Mini-Phoe nix Connec tor For Data With External Power T o use the 4-pin 3.
Connections and Wiring 19 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide The table below provides information about the connector pins, signal types, and signal functions. This table’ s wiring spe cifications are applicable to the rear RS-232/422/485 Device Port connectors on the: NI-700 (Ports 1 & 2) and NI-900 (Port 1) .
Connections and Wiring 20 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring The I/O port responds to either switch closures, voltag e le vel (high/lo w ) changes, or it ca n be used for logic-le vel outputs.
Connections and Wiring 21 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide IR/Serial Port: Connections and Wiring Y ou can co nnect only one IR- or Serial-controllable device to the IR/Serial connectors on the rear of the NI-700 (FIG. 8) b ut you can connect up to three IR- or Serial-controllable de vices to the rear of the NI-900.
Connections and Wiring 22 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide FIG. 9 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals for the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and cable. Ethernet L EDs The NI-700 and NI-900 only allow you to set the Ethernet mode to A UTO negotiate the Ethernet connection speed.
Connections and Wiring 23 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Reference Guide Ethernet Ports Used By the In tegrated 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 24 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardware Refer ence Guide.
Connections and Wiring 25 NI-700 & NI-900 Hardw are Reference Guide.
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