Delta series distributed audio controllers (84 pages)
Summary of Contents for AMX NXB-KNX
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Operation/Reference Guide NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface C o n t r o l S y s t e m A c c e s s o r i e s I n i t i a l R e l e a s e : 5 / 1 5 / 2 0 0 8...
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• KNX LED (green): Solid on indicates power is on and the unit is connected to KNX bus. • Output LED (red): Lights to indicate traffic from the NXB-KNX to the KNX bus. • Input LED (yellow): Lights to indicate traffic from the KNX bus to the NXB-KNX.
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• Intended for indoor use only • Green 2-Pin 5mm Phoenix connector with captive screws • AC-DIN-CS3 DIN Rail Mounting Bracket (FG532-01) • PS-POE-AF PoE Injector (FG423-80) • FCC Class B • CE • IEC60950 • RoHS NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface...
Do not connect power to the NXB-KNX until the wiring is complete. The NXB-KNX is installed between the NetLinx Master and the KNX control bus, and passes NetLinx control commands to the KNX control bus via 2-wire twisted pair cabling, as indicated in FIG. 1:...
If used with a non PoE-capable Ethernet switch (such as the NXA-ENET24), then an optional PS- POE-AF Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) power supply is required to provide power to the NXB-KNX. If the NXB-KNX is used with a PoE-capable Ethernet switch (such as the NXA-ENET24PoE), then no PoE Injectors are required.
NXB-KNX units 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 NXB-KNX device. The web console consists of a series of web pages that are collectively called the "NXB-KNX Configuration Manager" (FIG. 1).
From any PC that has access to the LAN that the NXB-KNX resides on: Open a web browser and type the IP Address of the target NXB-KNX unit in the Address Bar. Press Enter to access the WebConsole for the specified NXB-KNX unit. The initial view is the IP Settings page (FIG.
Security Settings Select Security Settings from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Security Settings page (FIG. 4). Use the options on the page to specify security options and login information for this NXB-KNX unit. FIG. 4 Security Settings page...
IP Settings Select IP Settings from the Admin drop-down menu to open the IP Settings page (FIG. 6). Use the options on the page to specify network/IP settings for this NXB-KNX unit. FIG. 6 IP Settings page...
Reboot: Port Settings Select Port Settings from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Port Settings page (FIG. 7). Use the options on the page to specify various Port settings for this NXB-KNX unit. FIG. 7 Port Settings page The options on this page provide inputs for enabling and disabling of HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH and FTP ports, and allow you to change each port number from it’s standard default assignment.
Once the unit is rebooted, the time will be lost, and will have to be reset. Note that the Daylight Savings and NIST Servers tabs are enabled only if Net- work Time is selected as the mode. NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface...
Daylight Savings: Use these radio buttons to turn daylight savings time on and off Offset: Starts: NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface synch period options include 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1, 2 and 4 hours (default = 1 hour). Select the appropriate Time Zone from the drop-down menu.
Day is provided when this radio button is selected). • Select Occurrence to end daylight savings at a specified occurrence (additional fields for Week of the Month, and Day of the Week are provided). NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface...
If the download is successful, a message is displayed and the new application file information is displayed. Click the Reboot button to initiate a system reboot. Application file changes only take effect after a reboot. NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface Configuration...
Configuration Firmware Upgrade Select Firmware Upgrade from the Admin drop-down menu to open the Firmware Upgrade Manager page (FIG. 14). Use the options on the page to upgrade the firmware on this NXB-KNX unit. FIG. 14 Firmware Upgrade Manager page This page allows you view information on the firmware version currently loaded on this unit, and to upload a firmware .JAR file to the unit.
2. Type cmd in the Open field and click OK to open an instance of the Windows command interpreter (Cmd.exe). 3. In the CMD (command), type "telnet" followed by a space and the NXB-KNX’s IP Address info. Example: >telnet XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX 4.
Programming - Telnet Commands Terminal Commands The Terminal commands listed in the following table can be sent directly to the NXB-KNX via Telnet terminal session. In your terminal program, type "Help" or a question mark ("?") and <Enter> to access the Help Menu,...
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Example: >REBOOT Rebooting... Releases the current DHCP lease for the NXB-KNX. Note: The NXB-KNX must be rebooted to acquire a new DHCP lease. Example: >RELEASE DHCP Modify system security settings. Prompts you to enter the new date for the NXB-KNX.
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This command prompts you to enter a Domain Name, DNS IP #1, DNS IP #2, and DNS IP #3. Then, enter Y (yes) to approve/store the information in the NXB-KNX. Entering N (no) cancels the operation. Note: The device must be rebooted to enable new settings.
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Once you enter a value and press the ENTER key, you get the follow- ing message: Setting HTTPS port number to New HTTPS port number set, reboot the NXB-KNX for the change to take affect. Sets the IP configuration. Enter a Host Name, Type (DHCP or Fixed), IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address.
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Displays the log of messages stored in the NXB-KNX's memory. The NXB-KNX logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent messages. The log contains:· • Entries starting with first specified or most recent •...
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Terminal Commands (Cont.) Command SHOW HEAP SHOW MEM TIME NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface Programming - Telnet Commands Description Displays heap usage statistics. Displays the memory usage for all memory types. Displays the current time on the NXB-KNX. Example: >TIME 13:42:04...
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