AMX NetLinx Master Card NXC-ME260-64 Quick Start Manual

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the NXC-ME260-64 Instruction Manual, available
online at www.amx.com.
Overview
The NetLinx NXC-ME260/64 Master Card (FIG. 1) and Module is the controller
for NetLinx Control Systems. The NXC-ME260/64 (FG2010-64) can be installed
in the NetLinx CardFrame (NXF), the NetLinx Integrated Controller (NXI), or in a
NetLinx Module (NXS-MHS) enclosure.
FIG. 1
NXC-ME260/64 Master Card (front view)
ATTENTION!
To utilize the latest security firmware features, 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). After the installation of build 130 (or higher) to the
on-board Master, Telnet security configuration access becomes disabled.

Specifications

NXC-ME260-64 Specifications
Dimensions • 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)
• 1 rack unit high
(HWD):
Power
• 750 mA @ 12 VDC
• Power requirements are usage dependant
Requirement:
Memory: • Compact Flash: 32 MB standard (upgradeable)
• Volatile: 64 MB (SDRAM)
• Non-volatile: 1 MB
• Refer to the NXC-ME260/64 Instruction Manual for more
information.
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
Front Panel • Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a
DB9 port on a PC. This connector can be used with serial and
Components:
NetLinx programming commands, as well as other DB9 capable
devices, to both upload/download information from the NetLinx
Studio program. You set the port's communication speed with the
Baud Rate DIP switch. There are Program ports located on the front
and rear of the Master Card for easy access. Because these ports
share the same circuitry, you should never use both at the same
time; doing so will result in communication and/or programming
errors.
• Status: Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed
and communicating properly.
• Output: Red LED blinks when the Master transmits data, sets
channels On and Off, sends data strings, etc.
• Input: Yellow LED blinks when the Master receives data from button
pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
• Program Port DIP Switch: Internal 8-position DIP switch on the front
of the card for setting the baud rate for the Program port.
Rear Panel • Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.
• EXPANSION OUT port: RJ11 connector connects to an AXB-SPE
Connectors:
Slave Port Expander.
• Ethernet Port: LEDs show communication activity, connection
status, speeds, and mode information:
SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is
100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.
L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables
are connected and terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving
Ethernet data packets.
• AXlink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that
provides data and power to external control devices.
Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power
supply.
• AXlink LED: Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
• Program Port:: 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming
and diagnostics. There is a Program port located on the front and
rear of the Card for easy access. Because these ports share the
same circuitry, you should never use both ports at the same time.
Doing so will result in communication and/or programming errors.
• ICSNet: Two RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface.
• ICSNet LEDs - Indicate activity on that port.
• ICSHub In/Out: RJ-45 connectors provide data to external Hubs
connected to the Master.
• ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs - Indicate activity on that port.
NXC-ME260-64
NXC-ME260-64 Specifications (Cont.)
Included • Connector Bag containing:
- 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix connector (female) (41-5025)
Accessories:
- 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
• Quick Start Guide
Other AMX • AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (FG515)
• NXF CardFrame (FG2001)
Equipment:
• NXI Integrated Controller (FG2101)
• NXS-MHS Module (FG2009)
• Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
NXA-CFM64M - 64 MB compact flash card (FG2116-01)
NXA-CFM128M - 128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-02)
NXA-CFM256M - 256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-03)
NXA-CFM512M - 512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-04)
NXA-CFM1G - 1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-05)
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.
SSH The SSH port uses SSL as a mechanism to configure
and diagnose a NetLinx system. This port value is used
for secure Telnet communication.
Note: We currently ONLY support SSH version 2.
Telnet The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to
configure and diagnose a NetLinx system.
HTTP The Master has a built-in web server that complies with
the HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of the
required features of HTTP v1.1.
HTTPS/SSL The Master has a built-in SSL protected web server.
ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master
and Master-to-device communications.
integration! The feature on the Master uses, by default, port 10500
Solutions for the XML based communication protocol. This port is
connected to 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
A-activity
Receiving Ethernet data packets.
L-link
Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly
Speed
• Transmitting at 100 Mbps
• Transmitting at 10 Mbps
FD-full duplex
• Full duplex mode
• 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
DHCP server server for IP config. info.
Unknown DHCP Master could not find the DHCP
server server.
Downloading Downloading Boot firmware to the
Boot firmware on-board flash memory. 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.
Quick Start Guide
NetLinx Master Card
Standard Port #
21/20 (TCP)
22 (TCP)
23 (TCP)
80 (TCP)
443 (TCP)
1319 (UDP/TCP)
10500 (TCP)
Yellow Green
On Off
Off On
Off On
Off Off
Off On
Off Off
LEDs and Blink Patterns
STATUS OUTPUT
(green) (red)
On On
On Off
On Off
Fast Blink Off
Fast Blink Fast Blink
On Off
1 blink per Indicates
second activity
INPUT
(yellow)
On
On
Fast Blink
Off
Fast Blink
Off
Indicates
activity