Installation Guide

NI-3101-SIG

Signature Series NetLinx

®

Integrated Controller

Overview

The NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller (FG2105-08) satisfies the control and automation features common in a larger area or multiple rooms, which may include the integration of a larger number of devices including VCR and DVD players, projectors, lighting, thermostats and other electronic equipment. In technology-driven environments, this solution allows for the future addition of more devices and control capabilities.

The NI-3101-SIG features an easy-to-install form factor that mounts into 1 unit of rack space and provides extended rack depth to simplify rear connections. Its sleek, gloss black faceplate complements the Tango Distributed Audio line and Metreau Keypads.

Power indicator

Link/Active LED

Status LED

Input/Output LED

I/O LEDs

IR/Serial LEDs

Relay LEDs

RS-232/422/485 LEDs

FIG. 1 NI-3101-SIG NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)

ATTENTION!

Verify you are using the latest NI firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio (available for download from

www.amx.com).

Specifications

NI-3101-SIG Specifications

Dimensions (HWD): • 2" x 17" x 10" (5.1 cm x 43.2 cm x 26.35 cm)

• 1 RU (rack unit) high

Power Requirement: 900 mA @ 12 VDC

Memory:

Compact Flash:

Weight:

Enclosure:

Certifications:

• 64 MB SDRAM

• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM

• 128 MB or more

• AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market availability

6.95 lbs (3.15 kg)

Metal with black matte finish

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950

Front Panel LEDs:

• Power: Blue LED bar lights when powered up.

• Link/Active:

• Status:

Blue LED blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly. Also blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

Blue LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly.

• Input/Output: White LED blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets channels

On/Off, sends data strings, etc. Also blinks when it receives data from button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.

• RS-232/422/485: 6 sets of blue and white LEDs light to indicate the rear DB9 Ports

1 - 6 are transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or 485 data.

• Relay:

• IR/Serial:

• I/O:

8 blue LEDs light to indicate the rear relay channels 1 - 8 are active

(closed).

8 blue LEDs light to indicate the rear IR/Serial channels 1 - 8 are transmitting control data on Ports 9 - 16.

8 white LEDs light when the rear I/O channels 1-8 are active.

Rear Panel Components:

• RS-232/422/485

(Ports 1 - 6):

• Relay (Port 8):

6 RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with

XON/XOFF (transmit on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and 300-115,200 baud.

• Eight-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports

• Each relay is independently controlled.

• Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices

• Channel range = 1-8

• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A

• Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide relay

• termination

NI-3101-SIG Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel Components (Cont.):

• Digital I/O

(Port 17):

8-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each input being capable of voltage sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive power sensing for IR ports.

• IR/Serial

(Ports 9 - 16):

8 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.

• 8 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.

• IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).

• Program Port: USB type B connector (male) can be connected to a USB port on a computer. This low-speed USB connection is used to configure system settings. Not recommended for firmware updates or large file transfers.

• Configuration DIP

Switch:

4 configuration DIP switches used solely for enabling or disabling

NetLinx functionality (see the Setting the Configuration DIP Switch section on page 2).

• ID Pushbutton:

• Ethernet Port:

• AxLink Port:

• Power Port:

Included

Accessories:

Other AMX

Equipment:

Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device.

RJ-45 connector provides TCP/IP communication. This is an Auto

MDI/MDI-X enabled port, which allows you to use either straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables.

The 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.

4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that provides data and power to external control devices. Green AXlink LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.

2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.

• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)

• 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AXlink connector

• (41-5047)

• 10-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) I/O connector (41-5107)

• Installation Kit (KA2105-02):

- 2 rack mount ears

- 4 #8-32 Phillips flat head screws

• Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) Relay connectors

(41-5083)

• 2 CC-NIRC NetLinx IR Emitter Cables (FG10-000-11)

• 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)

• CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10)

• NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902)

• USB A to B cable (FG10-2105)

Connections and Wiring

FIG. 2 shows the layout of the connectors and components on the rear of the

NI-3101-SIG

USB Program port

Configuration DIP switch

ID Pushbutton

Ethernet

RS-232/422/485

(Ports 1-6)

Relays

(Port 8)

I/O IR/Serial

(Port 17) (Ports 9-16) AXlink Port/LED

PWR

FIG. 2 NI-3101-SIG rear connectors and components

Wiring a power connection

Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the Controller via the rear

2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector. 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.

• This unit should only have one source of incoming power.

• Using more than one source of power to the Controller can result in damage to the internal components and a possible burn out.

• Apply power to the unit only after installation is complete.

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.

The NI-3101-SIG uses Ports 1 - 6.

3

2

5

4

1

9

8

7

6

DB9 Serial Port pinouts (male connector)

RS-232 RS-422 RS-485

Pin 2: RX signal

Pin 3: TX signal

PIN 5: GND

Pin 7: RTS

Pin 8: CTS

Pin 1: RX -

Pin 4: TX +

PIN 5: GND

Pin 6: RX +

Pin 9: TX -

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)

FIG. 3 RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) connector pinouts

WARNING: When wiring the 422/485 connections, do NOT use pre-made 9-wire cable or connect the wire in the cable to any connection that will not be used by the

DB9 serial port. Only use wiring that connects the needed pins.

Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connector

The RJ-45 Ethernet connector provides 10/100 network connectivity between the

panel and the NetLinx Master (FIG. 4).

L/A - Link/Activity LED lights

(green) when the Ethernet cables are connected and

terminated correctly.

FIG. 4 Layout of Ethernet LEDs

Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the

Integrated Controller and external NetLinx devices.

Ethernet Ports Used by the NI-3101-SIG

Ethernet Ports Used

Port type

• FTP

• SSH (only SSH v2 is supported)

• Telnet

• HTTP

• HTTPS/SSL

• ICSP

• integration! Solutions

Port #

21/20

22

23

80

443

1319

10500

SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow) when the connection speed is

100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.

Type

TCP

TCP

TCP

TCP

TCP

UDP/TCP

TCP

Preparing the NI-3101-SIG for Serial Communication

1.

2.

3.

4.

Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs >

AMX ControlDisc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).

When first connecting to the USB configuration port, follow the Windows® instructions for installing the appropriate USB/Serial port driver.

Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu, to open the Master Communication Settings dialog.

Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications

Settings dialog.

5.

6.

7.

Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master.

Click the Serial radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you are connecting to the Master via a COM port.

Click the Edit Settings button (in the Communications Settings dialog) to open the Serial Settings dialog and set the COM port parameters to:

115.2K baud, N, 8, 1.

8.

9.

Click OK to close the dialogs to return to the main application.

Right-click the Online Tree tab entry and select Refresh System.

Once Serial communication has been established, use NetLinx Studio to configure the Controller for Ethernet Communication, as described below.

Configuring the NI-3101-SIG for Ethernet Communication

Before continuing, complete the COM port steps above.

1.

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Controller to the LAN to which the PC running NetLinx Studio is connected.

Note: NI-3101-SIG Controllers feature an Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet port. This provides the option of using either a standard (straight through), or a crossover

Ethernet cable to communicate with a PC - both cable types will work.

2.

3.

Select Diagnostics > Network Address from the menu bar and enter the

System, Device (0 for a Master), and Host Name information.

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.

5.

6.

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 (Static or IP).

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.

Click the OK to close all dialogs and return to the main application.

Setting the Configuration DIP Switch

The Configuration DIP switch is used to set the on-board Master to Program Run

Disable (PRD) mode, according to the settings listed in the table below:

PRD Mode Settings

PRD Mode Position 1

• Normal mode (default) OFF

• PRD Mode ON

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

The PRD mode prevents the NetLinx program stored in the on-board Master from running during the device’s power-up. This mode should only be used if the resident

NetLinx program is causing inadvertent communication and/or control problems.

If necessary, place the on-board Master in PRD mode and use the NetLinx Studio v

2.x program to resolve the communication and/or control problems with the resident

NetLinx program.

After doing so, download the corrected program, reset the configuration DIP switch to normal mode, recycle power, and try again.

Onboard WebConsole

NetLinx Masters have a built-in WebConsole that allows you to make various configuration settings via a web browser on any PC that has access to the Master.

The webconsole consists of a series of web pages that are collectively called the

"Master Configuration Manager".

Accessing the WebConsole

From any PC that has access to the LAN that the target Master resides on:

1.

Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the target Master in the

Address Bar.

2.

Press Enter to access WebConsole for that Master. The initial view is the

WebControl page.

Additional Documentation

Additional Documentation for the N1-3100 is available at www.amx.com:

• Refer to the NXI-x100 Series Hardware Reference Guide for additional details on Installation, Upgrading, and Wiring the NI-3100.

• Refer to the NI Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole &

Programming Guide for detailed configuration instructions.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

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