AMX NetLinx NI-2100 Hardware Reference Manual page 8

Introduction
NI-2100 Specifications (Cont.)
Front Panel LEDs:
LINK/ACT (green):
Status (green):
Output (red):
Input (yellow):
RS-232/422/485
(red / yellow):
Relay (red):
IR/Serial (red):
I/O (yellow):
RS-232/422/485
(Ports 1 - 3):
ICSNet:
ICSHub Out:
Relay (Port 4):
Digital I/O (Port 9):
IR/Serial
(Ports 5 - 8):
Rear Panel Components:
Program Port:
Configuration DIP
Switch:
ID Pushbutton:
Ethernet Port:
AxLink Port:
4
Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly. Also blinks
when receiving Ethernet data packets.
Blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly.
Blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets channels On and Off, sends data strings,
etc.
Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes, strings, commands,
channel levels, etc.
3 sets of LEDs light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 3 are transmitting or receiving RS-232,
422, or 485 data (red = TX, yellow = RX).
4 LEDs light to indicate the relay channels 1 - 4 are active (closed). These LEDs reflect
the state of the relay on Port 4.
4 LEDs light to indicate the IR/Serial channels 1 - 4 are transmitting control data on
Ports 5 - 8. LED indictor for each IR port remains lit for the length of time that IR/Serial
data is being generated.
Lights when the I/O channels 1 - 4 are active. The LED for each I/O port reflects the
state of that particular port.
3 RS-232/422/485 control ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/XOFF (transmit
on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and 300-115,200 baud.
2 RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface (provided by optional ICSNet daughter card).
RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller (provided by
optional ICSNet daughter card).
• 4-channel single-pole single-throw relay ports
• Each relay is independently controlled.
• Supports up to 4 independent external relay devices
• Channel range = 1-4
• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A
• 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connector provides relay termination
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.
4 IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each
output being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial.
• 4 IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.
• IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).
RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to a DB9 port on a PC. This connector
can be used with serial and NetLinx programming commands, as well as other DB9
capable devices, to both upload/download information from the NetLinx Studio program.
Sets the communication parameters for the Program port (see Baud Rate Settings).
Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device.
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:
• 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.
4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that provides data and power to external
control devices. Green AXlink LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide