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AMX NetLinx NXC Series Operation/Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation/Reference Guide NetLinx Cardframe, ® Control Cards, and NetModules NXC, NXF, and NXM Series C e n t r a l C o n t r o l l e r s L a s t R e v is e d : 8 / 2 5 / 2 0 1 1...
  • Page 2 AMX is not responsible for products returned without a valid RMA number. AMX 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.
  • Page 3 LICENSE GRANT. AMX grants to Licensee the non-exclusive right to use the AMX Software in the manner described in this License. The AMX Software is licensed, not sold. This license does not grant Licensee the right to create derivative works of 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............... 2 Device:Port:System (D:P:S)....................3 NXS-NMS NetModules ..................... 4 NXS-NMS NetModules specifications ................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card ............13 Specifications ......................13 Pinouts, Signals, and I/O Mode Functions .............. 14 NXC-I/O10 Channel Assignments ................14 Setting the Switch/Voltage Mode Jumpers ............14 Setting the Voltage Clamp Jumper (+12V or Open)..........15 NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card ..............17 Specifications ......................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents DEFAULT ALL .........................31 GAS ............................32 GD ............................32 GL ............................32 GS ............................33 LEVOFF ...........................33 LEVON ............................33 PC ............................33 PE ............................34 PL ............................34 PN ............................34 PR ............................35 PU ............................35 PX ............................35 PZ ............................36 NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card ..............37 Specifications......................37 Pinouts, Signals, and Functions................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents NetLinx Cardframe, Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Device:port:system (D:p:s)

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules For example:  For DIP switch setting, 00010101: (0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 96 + 0 + 384 + 1536) + SLOT # (ex:1) = 2017.  A card in slot number 7 would be device address 2023. Set the CardFrame Number DIP switch based on the information listed in the table below.

  • Page 12: Nxs-Nms Netmodules

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXS-NMS NetModules The NXS-NMS NetModules (FG2009-10) accommodate one NetLinx Control Card, and connect to the NetLinx bus via ICSNet connections. The NetModules offer a simple and economical way to integrate additional functionality to control systems. FIG. 2 shows a NetModule shell and its main components. Control Card slot NetModule front...

  • Page 13: Preparing/Connecting Captive Wires

    NXF CardFrame and NetModules Preparing/connecting captive wires Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section. Tighten the screws to secure the wires in the connector. Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector.
  • Page 14 NXF CardFrame and NetModules NetLinx Cardframe, Control Cards, and NetModules...

  • Page 15: 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.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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. Syntax: Disable 9-bit in 232/422/ 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 18: Hsoff

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description HSOFF Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'HSOFF'" Disable hardware handshaking (default). Example: SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'HSOFF'" Disables hardware handshaking on the RS232_1 device. HSON Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'HSON'" Enable RTS (ready-to- send) and CTS (clear-to- Example: send) hardware SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'HSON'"...

  • Page 19: Nxc-Com2 Send_String Escape Sequences

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description TSET BAUD Works the same as SET BAUD, except that the changes are not permanent, and the previous values will be restored if the power is cycled on the device. Temporarily set the Syntax: RS-232/422/485 port's...

  • Page 20: 27,19,

    NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_String Escape Sequences (Cont.) Command Description 27,18,1 Used in conjunction with the 'B9MON' command. Syntax: Set the ninth data bit to 1 for all subsequent SEND_STRING <DEV>,"27,18,1" characters to be Example: transmitted. SEND_STRING RS232_1,"27,18,1" Sets the RS232_1 device's ninth data bit to 1 on all character transmissions.

  • 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 - J5) V-Clamp +12V/Open Jumper (J31) SW/VO Jumpers (J16 - J30) FIG.

  • Page 22: Pinouts, Signals, And I/O Mode Functions

    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 Voltage Clamp Jumper (+12V Or Open)

    NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card In switch mode, the A terminals are connected to the NetLinx Controller's ground. Sources that require isolation from the Controller's ground should use voltage mode, and provide switched DC power for sensing as required. Setting the Voltage Clamp Jumper (+12V or Open) Set the V- Clamp jumper (J31) to +12 V (default) to clamp any voltage connected to I/O ports 1-10 to 12 V.
  • Page 24 NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card NetLinx Cardframe, 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.

  • 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: Ctof

    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: Get Mode

    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>. Syntax: Poll the IR/Serial port's configuration parameters and SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'GET MODE'" report the active mode Example: settings to the device SEND_COMMAND IR_1,"'GET MODE"...

  • Page 29: Pon

    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: Set Io Link

    NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET IO LINK The I/O status is automatically reported on channel 255 on the IR port. The I/O channel is used for power sensing (via a PCS or VSS). A channel of zero Link an IR or Serial port to a disables the I/O link.

  • Page 31: Xchm

    NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XCHM Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XCHM <extended channel mode>'" Changes the IR output pattern for the 'XCH' send Variable: command. 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 NetLinx Cardframe, 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 Connections/Wiring

    NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card 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: NO (Normally open 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. Note: LEDs light to indicate • 4 red LED's (one per channel) light to indicate output signal changes. ON 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 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 Output Level Assignments

    NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Channel Assignments (Cont.) Channel State Function While channel 17 is ON, the voltage on Output 4 is set to 0% Sets Output 4 voltage to 50%. While channel 18 is ON, the voltage on Output 1 is set to 75% Sets Output 1 voltage to 50%.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Gas

    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 41: Levoff

    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 42 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description The specified output will then remain proportional to the specified input. Syntax: Selects which voltage reference (if any) is to be SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,'P<OUTPUT>E<REFERENCE SELECTION> B|U' used for scaling of the output Variables: voltage.
  • Page 43 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description It can be set to ramp both down to up and up to down or just down to up or just up to down. Sets the CURRENT Syntax: OUTPUT <x> RAMP UP TIME and/or CURRENT SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,'P<OUTPUT>R<TIME>[U|D]' OUTPUT <x>...
  • Page 44 NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description These variables are used to calculate calibration parameters for I/O <x> (input or output). Receiving this command with no voltage specified returns the Sets one of the two "set specified set point to the default value. point"...

  • Page 45: 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. Use the on-board jumpers to set the gain/attenuation (Unity, Pro level (+4dBu) to Consumer level (-10dBu) conversion, or Consumer level to Pro level on each channel).

  • Page 46: Pinouts, Signals, And Functions

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card Pinouts, Signals, and Functions NXC-VOL4 Pinouts, Signals, and Functions Signal Balanced Function Unbalanced Function Channel 1 Audio GND Audio GND Input 1+ Audio IN Audio IN Input 1- Audio IN Audio GND Output 1+ Audio OUT Audio OUT Output 1- Audio OUT...

  • Page 47: Nxc-Vol4 Channel Assignments

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Channel Assignments The NXC- VOL4 channel assignments are listed in the following table. This card has 2 ports with 2 audio "channels" in each port. The two audio "channels", which can be used as right and left, should not be confused with the channel assignments, which are sent to and from the card.

  • Page 48: Send_Level

    NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card SEND_LEVEL This keyword sends a value to a specific level on a NetLinx device/port. The syntax follows any one of the four following examples: SEND_LEVEL DEV, Level, Value SEND_LEVEL DEV[ ], Level, Value SEND_LEVEL DEVLEV, Value SEND_LEVEL DEVLEV[ ], Value Parameters: ...
  • Page 49 NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card Enter the Document Name Here...
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