AMX NXI-x000 Series manual AXlink Port and LED, Wiring Guidelines, Wiring length guidelines

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Connections and Wiring

AXlink Port and LED

All NI units have an AXlink port and adjacent status LED (FIG. 1). This port allows the NI to support AMX Legacy AXlink devices such as G3 touch panels (ex: CP4/A) and PosiTrack Pilot devices. A green LED shows AXlink data activity. When the AXlink port is operating normally, blink patterns include:

Off - No power, or the controller is not functioning properly

1 blink per second - Normal operation.

3 blinks per second - AXlink bus error. Check all AXlink bus connections.

FIG. 1 AXlink connector and LED

The AXlink port can be used to supply power to downstream AXlink-compatible devices as long as both the power required is LESS THAN 2 Amps total and the external power supply feeding the NI unit has the necessary power capability.

Wiring Guidelines

The Integrated Controllers use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power through the rear 2- pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix PWR connector. Use the power requirements referenced in the product’s Specifications table to determine the power draw.

The incoming PWR and GND cable from the power supply must be connected to the corresponding locations within the PWR connector.

This unit should only have one source of incoming power.

Using more than one source of power to the Controller can result in damage to the internal components and a possible burn out.

Apply power to the unit only after installation is complete.

Wiring length guidelines

Refer to the following tables for the wiring length information used with the different types of NetLinx Integrated Controllers:

Wiring Guidelines - NI-2000 (@ 700 mA)

Wire size	Maximum wiring length

18 AWG	154.83 feet (47.19 meters)

20 AWG	98.30 feet (29.96 meters)

22 AWG	63.40 feet (19.32 meters)

24 AWG	38.68 feet (11.79 meters)

Wiring Guidelines - NI-3000 & NI-4000 (@ 900) mA

Wire size	Maximum wiring length

18 AWG	120.41 feet (39.70 meters)

20 AWG	76.45 feet (23.30 meters)

22 AWG	49.36 feet (15.04meters)

24 AWG	30.08 feet (9.17 meters)

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Contents NXI-x000 Series AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Table of Contents Table of Contents NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features IntroductionNI-2000 Specifications RearRear Panel Connectors NI-2000 SpecificationsFront Panel Components Surge damage NI-2000 Specifications NI-3000 Specifications NI-3000 NetLinx Integrated Controller front viewNI-3000 Specifications Surge damage NI-3000 Specifications NI-4000 Specifications NI-4000 NetLinx Integrated Controller front viewNI-4000 Specifications Rear Panel Connectors Guide for details Related Documents Installation and Upgrading Installing NetLinx Control Cards NI-4000 OnlyDevicePortSystem DPS Setting the NetLinx Control Card Addresses NI-4000 OnlyPosition Compact Flash Upgrades Optional Compact Flash UpgradesRemoving NetLinx Control Cards NI-4000 Only Product Name DescriptionInstallation of Compact Flash Upgrades Installing Into An Equipment Rack Closing and Securing the Outer HousingInstall screws Bracket Rack Mounting Holes Setting the Configuration DIP Switch for the Program Port Baud Rate SettingsProgram Run Disable PRD Mode Baud Rate Settings on the Configuration DIP SwitchSetting the CardFrame DIP Switch NI-4000 Only Program Port Connections and WiringWorking With the Configuration DIP Switch Program Port, Pinouts, and SignalsModes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns Port Assignments and FunctionalityModes and LED Blink Patterns NI-2000 Port AssignmentsWiring Guidelines Wiring length guidelinesWiring Guidelines NI-2000 @ 700 mA Wiring Guidelines NI-3000 & NI-4000 @ 900 mAWiring a Power Connection Preparing Captive WiresUsing the 4-Pin Mini-Phoenix Connector For Data and Power DB9 Device Port Connections and Wiring RS-232 RS-422 RS-485ICSNet Port Connections and Wiring RS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring SpecificationsICSNet RJ-45 Signals RJ-45 Pinout Information EIA/TIA 568 BICSHub OUT Port Connections and Wiring Relay Port Connections and WiringICSHub OUT Pinouts and Signals Relay ConnectionsPort Wiring Specifications NI-4000 and NI-3000 Input/Output I/O Port Connections and WiringPort Wiring Specifications NI-2000 IR/Serial Port Connections and Wiring NetLinx Control Card Slot Connector NI-4000 onlyIR/Serial Connector Wiring Specifications per Port Signal FunctionEthernet/RJ-45 Port Connections and Wiring Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and SignalsPin Signals Connections Pairing Color Ethernet LEDsEthernet Port Descriptions Ethernet Ports Used By the Integrated ControllerPort type Description Standard Port # Page It’s Your World Take Control