Harman AMX NX-4200 Quick Start Manual

Overview

This guide pertains to the NX-4200 NetLinx NX Integrated Controller (FG2106-04). The
purpose of this document is to illustrate how to set up the device in its simplest
Configuration. Additional Documentation for this device is available at www.amx.com:
• Refer to the NX-x200 Series Hardware Reference Manual for additional details on
installing, upgrading, and wiring the NX-4200.
• Refer to the NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole & Programming
Guide for detailed configuration instructions.
• You can access this Quick Start Guide online by using your mobile device to scan
the QR code located on the bottom of the NX-4200.
What's in the Box?
The following items are included with the NX-4200:
• 1 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector
• 2 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AxLink connector
• 2 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female I/O connectors
• 2 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female Relay connectors
• 2 10-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix female RS232/422/485 connectors
• 6 5-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix female RS232 connectors
• 2 CC-NIRC, IR Emitters (FG10-000-11)
• 2 removable rack ears

Environmental Requirements

The environmental requirements for the NX-4200 are as follows:
• Operating Temperature: 32° F (0° C) to 122° F (50° C)
• Storage Temperature: 14° F (-10° C) to 140° F (60° C)
• Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH

Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns

The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs
associated with each mode. These patterns are not evident until after the unit is
powered.
MODES AND LED BLINK PATTERNS
LEDs and Blink Patterns
STATUS
Mode (green)
Boot ON
Contacting DHCP ON
server
Using link-local Slow Blink
address
Program running Slow Blink
No program running ON

Connecting to Your Controller

NOTE: Ensure the PC you are using to connect to the controller has the latest version of
NetLinx Studio 4.0 installed on it.
Once the controller is powered on, you can connect to it through its IP address.
NOTE: NX-Series controllers fully support IPv6 network addressing. If the LAN port is
connected to an IPv6 capable network it will self select an appropriate IPv6 address
based on the discovered address parameters of the network to which it's attached.

Connecting to the NX-4200 over Ethernet

The NX-4200 is configured for DHCP addressing by default. The controller uses link
local addressing as a backup in case the DHCP server is inaccessible. See the Changing
the IP Address section for information on setting a static IP address. Verify there is an
active LAN connection on the controller's LAN port before beginning this procedure.
1. Using category cable, connect the LAN port on the rear panel of the controller to
your external network.
FIG. 1 displays the location of the LAN port on the rear panel.
Connect category cable
to the LAN port
FIG. 1 NX-4200 REAR PANEL
2. In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Workspace Communications Settings to
open the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.
OUTPUT INPUT
(red) (yellow)
OFF ON
OFF Fast Blink
OFF OFF
ON when ON when receiving
transmitting data data
ON when ON when receiving
transmitting data data
NX-4200
NetLinx NX Integrated Controller
3. Click System Settings to open the Communication Settings dialog, and select the
Network tab.
4. Click Listen for Masters to open the Listen For Masters dialog, and click Start
Listening to begin listening for "blink" (UDP) messages from NetLinx Masters on
the same subnet. As Masters are discovered, they are added to the List of Active
NetLinx Master Controllers.
5. When you see the IP Address for the target Master in the List of Active NetLinx
Master Controllers, click Stop Listening.
6. Select the IP Address of the target Master and click Select to Add. The New TCP/
IP Setting dialog appears, indicating the selected IP address. Fill in the available
fields as necessary. Click OK to save changes and return to the Communication
Settings dialog. The new Master's IP address now appears in the List of
Addresses.
7. With the newly added Master selected, click Select. The window updates to
indicate that the newly added and selected Master is now the current
communication configuration.
8. Click OK on each open dialog to exit and return to the workspace.
9. Refresh the Online Tree (select Refresh System Online Tree from the Online Tree
context menu) to connect to the Master.

Connecting to the NX-4200 via USB

If you do not have a DHCP server or if the controller has an unknown static IP address,
you obtain the IP address of the controller via USB.
1. Using a standard Type-B to Type-A USB cable, connect the Program Port on the
front panel of the controller to your PC.
FIG. 2 displays the location of the Program Port.
Connect Type-B USB cable
to the Program Port
FIG. 2 NX-4200 FRONT PANEL
2. Select Settings > Workspace Communications Settings to open the Workspace
Communication Settings dialog.
3. Click System Settings to open the Communication Settings dialog.
4. Select the USB tab. The USB tab features a list of Masters connected to your PC
via USB. The IP address of the Master appears in the IPv4 Address column.
5. Highlight your Master and click Select to connect to it.

Retrieving the IP Address of the NX-4200

The NX-4200 is configured for DHCP addressing by default. The controller uses link
local addressing as a backup in case the DHCP server is inaccessible. The IP address of
the NX-4200 is accessible from the front panel LCD display on the unit.
1. Press the Display Control button on the front panel. The LCD display beside the
button activates.
2. Press downward on the Display Control button to navigate through the status
parameters until you reach LAN IPv4 Address. This is your controller's IP address
which you can use to access the WebConsole.
Display Control button
DISPLAY CONTROL BUTTON
FIG. 3

Switching the IP Address from a Dynamic to Static

To toggle between static and dynamic IP addresses, hold the ID pushbutton on the front
panel of the NX-4200 for 10 seconds. When complete, the controller automatically
reboots itself. After the controller is fully booted, use the Workspace Communications
Settings dialog in NetLinx Studio to create a new connection to the controller. See the
Default Ip Addresses section for the list of default IP addresses.
NOTE: Ensure the controller is fully booted when you press and hold the ID pushbutton.
Pressing and holding the ID pushbutton while the controller is booting resets the unit to
its factory defaults.
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