AMX NetLinx NXC-ME260/64 Quick Start Manual

Overview

The NetLinx NXC-ME260/64 Card (FG2010-64) supplies optimum control system
performance. With the ability to respond 50 times faster than conventional control masters,
the NXC-ME260/64 is propelled by the high-speed 257 MIPS ColdFire processor. The standard
32MB CompactFlash memory is expandable to 1G and beyond and Ethernet networking is built
onboard. The NXC-ME260/64 also features enhanced Username and Password authentication,
HTTPS and SSL certificate interaction, ICSP communication and encryption, and use of a pre-
installed AMX SSL certificate.
Program Port (DB9)
ETHERNET 10/100 Port/LEDs
LEDs
Front
Panel
12 VDC Power Port
EXPANSION OUT Port
AxLink Port/LED
PROGRAM Port (5-pin)
FIG. 1 NXC-ME260/64
ATTENTION!
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).
Specif ications
NXC-ME260/64 SPECIF ICATIONS
Dimensions • 1 5/16" x 5" x 8 13/16" (3.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 22.4 cm)
(HWD): • RU: 1
Power • 750 mA @ 12 VDC
Requirement: • Power requirements are usage dependant
Memory: • Volatile: 64 MB (SDRAM)
• Non-volatile: 1 MB
• Refer to the NXC-ME260/64 Instruction Manual for more information.
Compact Flash: 2GB or greater (upgradeable to 4GB - see Other AMX Equipment).
Note: AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market
availability.
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
Included • Connector Bag containing:
Accessories: 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
Other AMX • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
Equipment: • NXF CardFrame (FG2001)
• NXI Integrated Controller (FG2101)
• NXS-MHS Module (FG2009)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CFM4G, 4 GB Flash Upgrade (FG2116-06)
For more detailed product specifications, refer to the NXI Instruction Manual at www.amx.com.

Ethernet Ports used by the NXC-ME260-64

ETHERNET PORTS USED
Port type Description
FTP The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server.
The SSH port uses SSL as a mechanism to configure and
diagnose a NetLinx system. This port value is used for secure
SSH
Telnet communication.
Note: We currently ONLY support SSH version 2.
The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to configure
Telnet
and diagnose a NetLinx system.
The Master has a built-in web server that complies with the
HTTP HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of the required
features of HTTP v1.1.
Port type Description
HTTPS/SSL The Master has a built-in SSL protected web server.
NXC-ME260/64
ICSHub (IN) Port
ICSNet (IN) Port
Rear
Panel
ICSNet (OUT) Port
ICSHub (OUT) Port
Standard Port #
21/20 (TCP)
22 (TCP)
23 (TCP)
80 (TCP)
Standard Port #
443 (TCP)
NetLinx
ETHERNET PORTS USED
Port type Description
Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master and
ICSP
Master-to-device communications.
The feature on the Master uses, by default, port 10500 for the
integration! XML based communication protocol. This port is connected to
Solutions by the client web browser's JVM when integration! Solutions
control pages are retrieved from the Master's web server.

Modes and LED Blink Patterns

ETHERNET 10/100 REAR PANEL LED PATTERNS
LED Description
Activity - lights (yellow) when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated
• A
correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.
• L Link - lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly
Lights (green) when transmitting data at 100 Mbps, and is Off when transmitting at 10
• SPEED
Mbps.
Full Duplex - lights (green) when running in full duplex mode, and is Off when running
• FD
half duplex mode.
The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front LEDs.
MODES AND FRONT PANEL LED BLINK PATTERNS
Mode Description
OS Start Starting the operating system.
Boot Master is booting.
Contacting Master is contacting a DHCP server for IP
DHCP server config. info.
Unknown DHCP
Master could not find the DHCP server.
server
Downloading Boot firmware to the on-
Downloading
board flash memory.
Boot firmware
Do not cycle power during this process!
No program There is no program loaded, or the
running program is disabled.
Normal Master is functioning normally.

Program Port Connections/Wiring

The NXC-ME260/64 is equipped with two Program ports. One is located on the front panel and
the other is on the rear for easy access. The port on the front panel is an RS232 (male)
connector and the rear port is a 5-pin (male) connector. Use a Programming cable to connect
the Program port to your PC's COM port to communicate with the Master card. Then, you can
download NetLinx programs to the Master card using the NetLinx Studio 2 software program.

Wiring a Power Connection

Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the Master through the rear 2-pin
3.5 mm mini-Phoenix. 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. Refer to
the unit's instruction manual for more detailed wiring connection information.

RS-232/422/485 Wiring Connector Information

The following table shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the front panel
RS-232 (DB9) Program Port.
PROGRAM PORT CONNECTOR PINOUTS (RS232)
Pin Signal Function
1 N/A Not used
2 RXD Receive data
3 TXD Transmit data
4 DTR Not used
5 GND Signal ground
6 DSR Not used
7 RTS Request to send
8 CTS Clear to send
9 N/A Not used

QUICK START GUIDE

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Master Ethernet Card
Standard Port #
1319 (UDP/TCP)
10500 (TCP)
LEDs and Blink Patterns
STATUS OUTPUT INPUT
(green) (red) (yellow)
On On On
On Off On
On Off Fast Blink
Fast Blink Off Off
Fast Blink Fast Blink Fast Blink
On Off Off
1 blink per Indicates Indicates
second activity activity
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9