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AMX NETLINX CARDFRAME, CONTROL CARDS AND NETMODULES Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 instruction manual NetLinx CardFrame, Control Cards, and NetModules NXC, NXF, and NXM Series N e t L i n x C e n t ra l C o n t r o l l e r s a n d C a r d s...
  • Page 2 RMA number. AMX Corporation is not liable for any damages caused by its products or for the failure of its products to perform. This includes any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages. AMX Corporation is not liable for any claim made by a third party or by an AMX Dealer for a third party.
  • Page 3 The AMX Software is owned by AMX and is protected by United States copyright laws, patent laws, international treaty provisions, and/or state of Texas trade secret laws. Licensee may make copies of the AMX Software solely for backup or archival purposes. Licensee may not copy the written materials accompanying the AMX Software.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents NXF CardFrame and NetModules ................1 NXF CardFrame ........................ 1 NXF Cardframe Specifications ..................2 Mounting Master/Hub Cards in an NXF CardFrame ..............2 Setting the CardFrame's starting address................3 Device:Port:System (D:P:S)..................... 3 NXS-NMS NetModules...................... 4 NXS-NMS NetModules specifications..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card .............. 29 Specifications ........................29 Pinouts and Functions..................... 30 Channel Assignments ..................... 31 NXC-VAI4 Output Level Assignments................33 NXC-VAI4 Input Level Assignments ................34 Programming Information....................34 NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card ................41 Specifications ........................

  • Page 7: Nxf Cardframe And Netmodules

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXF CardFrame and NetModules NetLinx Control Cards can be installed in the NetLinx (NXF) CardFrame, the NI-4000, or in modules for stand-alone operation. The NXF CardFrame accommodates a NetLinx Master (or Hub) card, up to twelve NetLinx Control cards, and provides a back plane to distribute power and data to/from the cards.

  • Page 8: Nxf Cardframe Specifications

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXF Cardframe Specifications NXF Cardframe Specifications Power Requirement 12 VDC; varies with installed Control Cards. Dimensions (HWD) 3.5" x 17.0" x 9.6" (8.89 cm x 43.18 cm x 24.38 cm) Weight 9.1 lbs (4.1 kg) Front Panel Components: Master/Hub Card slot Houses the Master or Hub Card.

  • Page 9: Setting The Cardframe's Starting Address

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules Setting the CardFrame's starting address The 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch, located on the rear of the CardFrame (FIG. 1 on page 1), sets the starting address (the device number in the D:P:S specification) for the Control Cards installed in the CardFrame.

  • Page 10: Nxs-Nms Netmodules

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules NUMBER: 16-bit integer represents the device number PORT: 16-bit integer represents the port number (in the range 1 through the number of ports on the Controller or device) SYSTEM: 16-bit integer represents the system number (0 = this system) NXS-NMS NetModules The NXS-NMS NetModules (FG2009-10) accommodate one NetLinx Control Card, and connect to the NetLinx bus via ICSNet connections.

  • Page 11: Installing Control Cards Into An Nxf Cardframe

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules 3. Place the AC-RK bracket (with the module) in the equipment rack and secure the bracket to the rack. 4. Replace the front faceplate on the module, and attach the translucent plastic cover to the faceplate (if necessary). Installing Control Cards into an NXF CardFrame 1.
  • Page 12 NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXF CardFrame, NetLinx Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 13: Nxc-Com2 Dual Com Port Control Card

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card The NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card (FG2022) provides two RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 control ports and LED feedback for remote sources connected to the NetLinx CardFrame, NI-4000 or NetModule. FIG. 3 shows the COM2 card. ICSNET Status LED LED 1 LED 4...

  • Page 14: Pinouts And Wiring Configuration

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card Pinouts and Wiring Configuration NXC-COM2 Pinouts NXC-COM2 Wiring Configuration Signal Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Signal ground RXD1 Receive data TXD1 Transmit data CTS1 Clear to send RTS1 Request to send TX1+ Transmit data (strap to pin 8) TX1- Transmit data (strap to pin 9)

  • Page 15: Nxc-Com2 Programming Information

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Programming Information NXC-COM2 Send_Commands NXC-COM2 Send_Commands Command Description B9MOFF This command works in conjunction with the B9MON command. Disable 9-bit in 232/422/ Syntax: 455 mode. SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'B9MOFF'" Example: SEND_COMMAND SOMEDEVICE_1,"'B9MOFF'" Sets the port settings on SOMEDEVICE to match the port's configuration settings. B9MON This command works in conjunction with the B9MOFF command.
  • Page 16 NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET BAUD Device sends the response out the Master program port. Get the RS-232/422/485 Syntax: port’s current SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'GET BAUD'" communication Example: parameters. SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'GET BAUD'" Device responds with: <port #>,<baud>,<parity>,<data>,<stop>...
  • Page 17 NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET BAUD Syntax: Set the RS-232/422/485 SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'SET BAUD port's communication <baud>,<parity>,<data>,<stop> [485 <Enable | parameters. Disable>]'" Variables: Baud: baud rates are: 230400, 115200, 76800, 57600, 38400, 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, 1200, 600, 300, 150.

  • Page 18: Nxc-Com2 Send_String Escape Sequences

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XOFF Syntax: Disable software SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XOFF'" handshaking (default). Example: SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'XOFF'" Disables software handshaking on the RS232_1 device. Syntax: Enable software SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XON'" handshaking. Example: SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'XON'" Enables software handshaking on the RS232_1 device. NXC-COM2 Send_String Escape Sequences NXC-COM2 Send_String Escape Sequences Command...
  • Page 19 NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_String Escape Sequences (Cont.) Command Description 27,20,0 Syntax: Set the RTS hardware SEND_STRING <DEV>,"27,20,0" handshake's output to high Example: (> 3V). SEND_STRING RS232_1,"27,20,0" Sets the RTS hardware handshake's output to high on the RS232_1 device.
  • Page 20 NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXF CardFrame, NetLinx Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 21: Nxc-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card

    Off. Therefore, they should not be expected to work in situations that require true dry contact (or dry closure). The I/Os do work with AMX PC1, PC2, UPC20 and UPC20+. SW/VO jumpers (J1 - J15) V-Clamp +12V/open jumper (J31) SW/VO jumpers (J16 - J30) FIG.

  • Page 22: Nxc-I/O10 Channel Assignments

    NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card Pinouts, Signals, and I/O Mode Functions NXC-I/O10 Pinouts, Signals, and I/O Mode Functions Signal SW mode Functions VO mode functions Common Signal ground Common #1 I/O #1 Input #1 Input #1 Common Signal ground Common #2 I/O #2 Input #2 Input #2...

  • Page 23: Setting The Switch/Voltage Mode Jumpers

    NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card Setting the Switch/Voltage Mode Jumpers The NXC-I/O10 responds to switch closures or voltage-level (high/low) changes. Compatible I/O devices include the Power Control Sensor (PCS), tape transports and limit switches. The inputs are set for SW mode (closure) or VO mode as described below. SW (switch) Mode Senses switch or relay contact closures or provides a logic-level output.
  • Page 24 NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card NXF CardFrame, NetLinx Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 25: Nxc-Irs4 4-Port Ir/S Control Card

    NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card The NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card (FG2023) provides four IR/Serial input control ports with LED status feedback. Each port in the NXC-IRS4 stores programmed commands for IR- or serial-controlled devices. FIG. 5 shows the IRS4 card. FIG.

  • Page 26: Pinouts, Signals, And Functions

    NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card Pinouts, Signals, and Functions NXC-IRS4 Pinouts, Signals, and Functions Signal Function Signal Function Signal ground Input #1 Logic input Output #1 IR data Input #2 Logic input Signal ground Input #3 Logic input Output #2 IR data Input #4 Logic input...
  • Page 27 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description All channels below 100 are transmitted as two digits. If the IR code for ENTER (function #21) is loaded, an Enter will follow the number. If the channel is Send IR pulses for the greater than or equal to (>=) 100, then IR function 127 or 20 (whichever exists) selected a channel.
  • Page 28 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET MODE The port responds with: <port #> <mode>,<carrier>,<io link channel>. Poll the IR/Serial port's Syntax: configuration parameters and SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'GET MODE'" report the active mode Example: settings to the device requesting the information.
  • Page 29 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description If at any time the IR sensor input reads that the device is OFF (such as if one turned it off manually at the front panel), IR function 27 (if available) or IR Turn ON a device connected function 9 is automatically generated in an attempt to turn the device back ON.
  • Page 30 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET INPUT LINK Sets an IR device to link to an input channel for use with 'PON', and 'POF' commands. This input channel is used for power sensing (via the PCS). A Sets an IR device to link to an channelof zero disables the link.
  • Page 31 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XCHM Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XCHM <extended channel Changes the IR output pattern for the 'XCH' send mode>'" command. Variable: extended channel mode = 0 - 4. Example: SEND_COMMAND IR_1,"'XCHM 3'" Sets the IR_1 device's extended channel command to mode 3. Mode 0 Example (default): [x][x]<x><enter>...
  • Page 32 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXF CardFrame, NetLinx Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 33: Nxc-Rel10 Relay Control Card

    NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card The NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card (FG2020) provides ten relays that support devices that employ simple momentary or latching contact-closure control, with LED feedback. FIG. 6 shows the REL-10 card: NO and NC 3-pin jumpers J1 - J5 NO and NC 3-pin jumpers J6 - J10 FIG.

  • Page 34: Nxc-Rel10 Channel Assignments

    NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card NXC-REL10 Channel Assignments Channels 1-10 represent relays 1-10. NXC-REL10 Connections/Wiring The NXC-REL10 Control Card has 10 relays that are independently controlled and electrically isolated. The relay contacts are rated for a maximum of 1 A @ 0-24 VAC or 0-28 VDC (resistive). Jumpers located on the Card allow you to select Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) contact settings: Normally open (NO) mode setting on jumper pins 1 and 2 (default).

  • Page 35: Nxc-Vai4 Analog Voltage Control Card

    NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card The NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card (FG2025) provides four independent analog-to- digital inputs and four independent digital-to-analog outputs, which are controllable over the ICSP network. Each port can be configured for a variety of DC input and output signals. The NXC-VAI4 incorporates the functionality of the AXC-VAI2 and AXC-VRG AXlink cards.

  • Page 36: Pinouts And Functions

    NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Specifications (Cont.) I/O Status LEDs 1-8: • 4 yellow LED's (one per channel) light to indicate input signal changes (two LEDs per channel) reported to the Master. LEDs light to indicate ON • 4 red LED's (one per channel) light to indicate output signal changes. status.

  • Page 37: Channel Assignments

    NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card Channel Assignments The channel ON/OFF assignments for the NXC-VAI4 are described in the following table. Off = 50% voltage, and all channel assignments are mutually exclusive. NXC-VAI4 Channel Assignments Channel State Function Channel 1 While channel 1 is ON, the voltage on Output 1 will ramp up at the "CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP UP TIME"...
  • Page 38 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Channel Assignments (Cont.) Channel State Function Channel 16 While channel 16 is ON, the voltage on Output 3 is set to 0% Sets Output 3 voltage to 50%. Channel 17 While channel 17 is ON, the voltage on Output 4 is set to 0% Sets Output 4 voltage to 50%.

  • Page 39: Nxc-Vai4 Output Level Assignments

    NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Output Level Assignments NXC-VAI4 Output Level Assignments Level Description 8 bit field; sets voltage on Output 1 to the value commanded. The range is 0-255. Conflicts with channels 1, 5, 10, 14, 18, 22. 8 bit field;...

  • Page 40: Nxc-Vai4 Input Level Assignments

    NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Input Level Assignments NXC-VAI4 Input Level Assignments Level Description 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 1 (range= 0 to 255). 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 2 (range= 0 to 255). 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 3 (range= 0 to 255).
  • Page 41 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description When these variables have been set, and a GL command is in progress, the speed output on Output <x> will be reduced to that specified when the position Sets the slowdown distance as read on Output <x+4>...
  • Page 42 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description The change of speed takes place immediately even if a positional change operation is currently in progress. The voltage output for speed 0 (i.e. when no Sets the speed variable to be motion is desired) is at the mid-point between the Min and Max output used for future positional (GL) voltages.
  • Page 43 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description The specified output will then remain proportional to the specified input. Selects which voltage Syntax: reference (if any) is to be SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,'P<OUTPUT>E<REFERENCE used for scaling of the output SELECTION> B|U' voltage.
  • Page 44 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description Voltage settings are rounded to the nearest D/A or A/D code. Voltage settings for Outputs are absolute levels and are unaffected by any software scaling Sets the value of either the functions.
  • Page 45 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description Voltage settings are rounded to the nearest D/A or A/D code. Voltage settings are absolute levels and are unaffected by any scaling functions. Negative Sets the value of "I/O <x> voltages are not valid for Inputs.
  • Page 46 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXF CardFrame, NetLinx Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 47: Nxc-Vol4 Volume Control Card

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card The NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card (FG2024) provides four discrete volume control channels with LED feedback. The volume control channels can be programmed for mono or stereo operation, and balanced or unbalanced audio connections. It supports programmable audio levels, audio mute, variable ramp speeds and preset levels.

  • Page 48: Pinouts, Signals, And Functions

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Specifications (Cont.) Gain jumpers 1-4 • Unity Maximum Input Level: +10dBm • Pro level to Consumer level conversion (attenuation of +4dBu IN to -10dBu OUT) Maximum Input Level: +10dBm • Consumer level to Pro level conversion (gain of -10dBu IN to +4dBu OUT) Maximum Input Level: +6dBm Connections/wiring Two 10-pin 3.5 mm captive-screw terminals...

  • Page 49: Nxc-Vol4 Connections/Wiring

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Connections/Wiring The NXC-VOL4 card contains four audio volume control channels. Each line-level channel is isolated from system ground and can be configured for balanced or unbalanced line operation. It supports programmable audio levels, audio mute, variable ramp speeds, and preset levels. Each audio channel's input to output gain ratio is adjustable via the on-board jumpers shown in FIG.

  • Page 50: Nxc-Vol4 Levels

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Levels Volume (audio) channels 1 and 2 use levels 1 and 2 respectively. For reading current volume levels and displaying bargraphs see CREATE_LEVEL and SEND_LEVEL . The two levels associated with each port of the NXC-VOL4 Control Card are listed in the table below: NXC-VOL4 Levels Port 1 Port 2...

  • Page 51: Programming Information

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card Programming Information These NetLinx Send_Commands control the NXC-VOL4. NXC-VOL4 Send_Commands Command Description Syntax: Ramps specified (audio) SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,'P<Output channel(s) from current level Channel>L<Level>[T<Time>]' to a specified preset level or Variables: percentage at the current rate Output Channel: Target audio channel number (0-2). Output channel 0 or optionally in a specified means both channels 1 and 2.
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