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AMX NetLinx NX Series Hardware Reference Manual

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NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers Hardware Reference Guide
H a r d w a r e R e f e r e n c e M a n u a l
NX-Series
NetLinx Integrated Controllers
NX-1200, NX-2200
NX-3200, NX-4200
C e n t r a l C o n t r o l l e r s
L a t e s t Re le a se : 5 /0 4 /2 0 1 5

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  • Page 1 NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers Hardware Reference Guide H a r d w a r e R e f e r e n c e M a n u a l NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers NX-1200, NX-2200 NX-3200, NX-4200 C e n t r a l C o n t r o l l e r s L a t e s t Re le a se : 5 /0 4 /2 0 1 5...
  • Page 2 6. LIMITED WARRANTY; RETURN, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT 6.1 AMX warrants the Products to be free of material defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for three (3) years from the Shipping Date (or such other period as may be specified below), subject to the following limitations and exceptions (“Limited Warranty”).
  • Page 3 Copyright Notice AMX© 2013, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of AMX.
  • Page 4 US FCC Notice (Class A) The United States Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of the users of this product. Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement: “This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Related Documents 1 What’s New? 2 Two Discrete Network Interfaces (NICs) 2 Using the ICSLAN Network 2 Automatic Binding of AMX Devices on ICSLAN 2 Support for IPv6 Networks 2 Link-Local Fallback in DHCP Mode 2 Wired 802.1X Support 2...
  • Page 6 Front Panel Components 19 Power Button 19 Program Port 19 USB Port 20 Status Button 20 Front Panel Display 20 PoE General Status Format 21 PoE Port Status 21 LEDs 21 General Status LEDs 21 ICSLAN LEDs 22 SERIAL LEDs 22 RELAYS LEDs 22 IR/SERIAL LEDs 23 I/O LEDs 23...
  • Page 7 Overview 34 Disabling Driver Signature Verification Procedures 34 Installing the Gadget Serial Driver 38 Manually Installing/Updating the USB Driver 39 Hardware Reference Guide - NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers...

  • Page 8: Overview

    The NX-series of NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can be programmed to control Ethernet, RS-232/422/ 485, Relay, IR, and Input/Output devices, as well as other AMX devices connected via AxLink, through the use of both NetLinx and Java programming languages. NetLinx programs are developed using the NetLinx Studio application version 4.x.

  • Page 9: What's New

    For more information about using the ICSLAN network, DHCP servers, and opening LAN and ICSLAN sockets from code, see the ICSLAN Ports section on page 30. Automatic Binding of AMX Devices on ICSLAN When an ICSLAN device is set to NDP connection mode (the factory default), it will automatically be bound to the master when connected to it’s ICSLAN port if it’s IP address is valid for the ICSLAN subnet.

  • Page 10: Case Sensitive File System

    Overview Case Sensitive File System Unlike the NI-Series controllers, all file names on the X-Series controllers are case sensitive. This includes all user files created or used within NetLinx or Java code. USB Program Port The X-Series controllers utilize a true USB port for configuration and programming via a connected PC. USB Firmware Upgrade All X-Series controllers support firmware upgrades via a USB solid-state drive.

  • Page 11: Features

    2 IR / Serial ports 4 Digital I/O ports 1 AxLink port 1 LAN Ethernet port 1 IR Receiver port capable of interfacing with an AMX IR03 1 USB 2.0 host port 1600 MIPS 512 MB RAM 4 GB Internal MicroSD Memory Card...

  • Page 12: Port Numbers

    NX-1200 (front and rear panels) Note: Verify you are using the latest NX firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 (available for download from www.amx.com). Port Numbers The following table lists the port numbers on the NX-1200:...

  • Page 13: Nx-1200 Specifications

    Overview NX-1200 Specifications NX-1200 Specifications Dimensions (HWD): 1.645" x 5.8" x 5.15" (41.78mm x 147.32mm x 130.81mm) RU: 1/3 Active Power • DC input voltage (typical): 12 V Requirements: • DC current draw: 200 mA @ 12 V • DC range, voltage: 9-18 V Active Power Consumption: Memory:...
  • Page 14 Overview NX-1200 Specifications (Cont.) Rear Panel Components: Digital I/O (Port 22): 1 6-pin 4-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 2 2-pin IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with (Ports 11-12):...

  • Page 15: Port Numbers

    NX-2200 (front and rear panels) Note: Verify you are using the latest NX firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 (available for download from www.amx.com). Port Numbers The following table lists the port numbers for the NX-2200:...
  • Page 16 Overview NX-2200 Specifications (Cont.) USB Port: 1 Type-A USB port for connecting a mass storage device for loading .tkn files, reading or writing configuration files and log files, or updating the firmware on the unit. Master LEDs: • LINK/ACT (green): Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly.
  • Page 17 Overview NX-2200 Specifications (Cont.) LAN 10/100 Port: 1 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: •...

  • Page 18: Port Numbers

    NX-3200 (front and rear panels) Note: Verify you are using the latest NX firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 (available for download from www.amx.com). Port Numbers The following table lists the port numbers for the NX-3200:...
  • Page 19 Overview NX-3200 Specifications (Cont.) USB Port: 1 Type-A USB port for connecting a mass storage device for loading .tkn files, reading or writing configuration files and log files, or updating the firmware on the unit. Master LEDs: • LINK/ACT (green): Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly.
  • Page 20 Overview NX-3200 Specifications (Cont.) LAN 10/100 Port: 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: •...

  • Page 21: Port Numbers

    The NX-4200’s on-board Master also provides the ability to update installed control card firmware. Note: Verify you are using the latest NX firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 (available for download from www.amx.com). Port Numbers...
  • Page 22 Overview NX-4200 Specifications (Cont.) Program Port 1 Type-B USB port that can connect to a USB port on a PC and access the NetLinx Studio program for controller configuration. USB Port 1 Type-A USB port for connecting a mass storage device for loading .tkn files, reading or writing configuration files and log files, or updating the firmware on the unit.

  • Page 23: Other Amx Equipment

    • 2 CC-NIRC, IR Emitters (FG10-000-11) • 2 removable rack ears Other AMX Equipment This section lists optional AMX accessories and part numbers you may find useful for your NX controller. You can use all listed optional accessories with each model of NX controller. ...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Controller

    Overview Mounting the Controller Use the rack-mounting brackets (supplied with the NX-2200/3200/4200) for equipment rack installations. Remove the mounting brackets and apply the rubber feet to the bottom of the controller for flat surface installations. Installing the Controller into an Equipment Rack The NX-2200/3200/4200 each ship with removable rack ears for installation into an equipment rack.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Nx-1200

    Overview Secure the controller to the rack by using the four #10-32 screws supplied in the kit. Apply power to the unit to complete the installation. Mounting the NX-1200 Mounting options for the NX-1200 are as follows:  Rack mounting with an AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-1U, V Style Module Rack Mounting Tray (FG1010- 720) ...

  • Page 26: Wiring And Connections

    Wiring and Connections Wiring and Connections Overview This chapter provides details, specifications, wiring diagrams, and other important information for all port and connectors available on the NX-series controllers. FIG. 7 displays the NX-series controllers. FIG. 7 NX-series controllers Front Panel Components The following sections list the front panel components on the NX-series controllers.

  • Page 27: Usb Port

    Wiring and Connections USB Port The front panel of all models features one Type-A USB port you can use to connect a mass storage device for loading .tkn files, reading or writing configuration files and log files, or updating the firmware on the unit. Note: This USB port only supports a FAT32 file system.

  • Page 28: Poe General Status Format

    Wiring and Connections PoE General Status Format The PoE General Status front panel display item contains the following status definitions:  PoE Not Available - The system is not being powered from an AC source.  OK: xx.xW - No general faults are present, where xx.x is the total power in watts currently being provided on the PoE ports.

  • Page 29: Icslan Leds

    Wiring and Connections The following table lists the following special LED patterns for the Status, Input, and Output LEDs: LED Patterns Mode Description Status Output Input OS Start Starting the Operating System Boot On-board Master is booting Contacting On-board Master is contacting a Fast Blink DHCP server DHCP server for IP configuration...

  • Page 30: Ir/Serial Leds

    Wiring and Connections IR/SERIAL LEDs The IR/SERIAL LEDs light red to indicate that the corresponding IR/Serial port is transmitting data. There are eight IR/SERIAL LEDs on the NX-3200 and NX-4200. The NX-2200 has four IR/SERIAL LEDs. The NX-1200 has two IR LEDs (see FIG. 15). NX-2200 NX-1200 NX-3200/4200...

  • Page 31: Rear Panel Components

    Wiring and Connections Rear Panel Components The following sections list the rear panel components on the NX-series controllers. FIG. 20 displays the rear panels of the NX-series controllers. FIG. 20 NX-series controllers (rear panels) Serial Ports The NX-series controllers each feature device control serial ports that support either RS-232 or RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication protocols.

  • Page 32: Rs-232/422/485 Ports

    Wiring and Connections RS-232/422/485 Ports The RS-232/422/485 ports (ports 1 and 5 on the NX-3200/4200; port 1 on the NX-1200/2200) are 10-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connectors used for connecting A/V sources and displays. By default, these ports are RS-422- and RS-485-disabled ports.

  • Page 33: Relay Ports

    Wiring and Connections Relay Ports The relay ports (port 21 on the NX-2200/3200/4200) are 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connectors used for connecting external relay devices. The NX-3200 and NX-4200 each features 2 sets of 8-pin relay connectors. The NX-2200 features one set of connectors. You can connect up to 8 independent external relay devices on both the NX-3200 and NX-4200 units, and 4 on the NX-2200.

  • Page 34: Ir/Serial Port: Connections And Wiring

    Wiring and Connections I/O Port Wiring Specifications NX-3200/4200 NX-1200/2200 Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function Signal GND Signal GND I/O 1 Input/Output I/O 1 Input/Output I/O 2 Input/Output I/O 2 Input/Output I/O 3 Input/Output I/O 3 Input/Output I/O 4 Input/Output I/O 4 Input/Output 12 VDC...

  • Page 35: Axlink Port And Led (4-Pin Captive-Wire)

    NX-1200 4200 Port # Port # Port # AxLink Port and LED (4-pin captive-wire) The AxLink port allows the central controller to support AMX AxLink devices. FIG. 26 displays the AXLINK ports for each NX-series controller. NX-1200 NX-3200/4200 NX-2200 FIG. 26...

  • Page 36: Sdhc Card Slot

    Wiring and Connections FIG. 27 provides wiring requirements for the AxLink connector: To the Controller’s To the external AxLink device AxLink/PWR connector Top view Top view FIG. 27 Mini-Phoenix connector wiring diagram (direct data and power) To use the 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) captive-wire connector for data communication and power transfer, the incoming PWR and GND cable from the 12 VDC-compliant power supply must be connected to the AxLink cable connector going to the central controller.

  • Page 37: Configuration Dip Switch

    The NX-2200/3200/4200 controllers have two types of Ethernet ports: LAN and ICSLAN. The LAN port is used to connect the master to an external network, and the ICSLAN ports are used to connect to other AMX equipment or third-party A/V equipment. The ICSLAN ports on all models provide Ethernet Communication to connected AMX Ethernet Equipment in a way that is isolated from the primary LAN connection.

  • Page 38: Using The Icslan Network

    Wiring and Connections Using the ICSLAN Network The default IP address for the ICSLAN network is 198.18.0.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. It is important that the ICSLAN and LAN subnets do not overlap. If the LAN port is configured such that its address space overlaps with the ICSLAN network, the ICSLAN network will be DISABLED.

  • Page 39: Lan 10/100 Port

    Wiring and Connections LAN 10/100 Port All NX-series controllers feature a LAN 10/100 port to provide 10/100 Mbps communication via Category cable. This is an Auto MDI/MDI-X enabled port, which allows you to use either straight-through or crossover Ethernet cables. The port support IPv4 and IPv6 networks, as well as HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and FTP.

  • Page 40: Input Pwr Connector

    Wiring and Connections INPUT PWR Connector All NX-series controllers feature a 2-pin 3.5 mm Phoenix connector with screw retention for providing DC power to the controller. The suggested power supply for the NX-series controllers is a 13.5 VDC 6.6 A output, suitable for 50° C. An AC power connector is also available for the NX-4200.

  • Page 41: Installation Of The Usb Gadget Serial Driver For Windows 8.X - 32/64-Bit Operating Systems

    Windows 8.x – 32/64-Bit Operating Systems Overview With AMX's NX-Series Controllers, the USB Gadget Serial driver must be installed differently for users running the Windows 8.X 32/64 bit Operating Systems. This driver is necessary for users connecting to the USB programming port on the front panel of the NX-Series Controllers.
  • Page 42 Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8.x – 32/64-Bit Operating Systems When the Control Panel opens, select the General section. (Win 8.0 users can skip to step 6.) FIG. 42 displays the PC Settings options. FIG. 42 PC Settings When the Control Panel opens, select the Update &...
  • Page 43 Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8.x – 32/64-Bit Operating Systems Once selected, you will see an Advanced startup section appear. Click on the Restart now button. FIG. 45 displays the Advanced startup page. FIG. 45 Advanced Startup page Once your PC has rebooted, select the Troubleshoot option.
  • Page 44 Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8.x – 32/64-Bit Operating Systems After your PC restarts, you will see a list of startup settings that you can change. Press F7 to select the "Disable driver signature enforcement" setting. FIG.
  • Page 45 Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8.x – 32/64-Bit Operating Systems Installing the Gadget Serial Driver The NetLinx Studio v4.0 setup program installs the Gadget Driver into the Windows\INF directory. After completing the Disabled Driver Signature Verification procedures, use a Type-A-to-Type-B USB cable to connect your PC to the front program port on the NX controller (see FIG.
  • Page 46 If you are still having problems with Windows 8.x finding the Gadget Serial driver files, the NetLinx Studio installer will copy a set of the driver files into the following directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\AMX Control Disc\NetLinx Studio 4\USBGadgetDriver From the Windows Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, then select the Device Manager option. You can manually update the driver by performing the following steps: Click the Ports branch and select the Gadget Serial driver.
  • Page 47 Installation of the USB Gadget Serial Driver for Windows 8.x – 32/64-Bit Operating Systems Hardware Reference Guide - NX-Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers...
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