AMX FG2001 specifications Overview, Front/Rear Panel Components, Compatible NetLinx Master Cards

Overview

The NXF CardFrame (FG2001) 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 (FIG. 1).

FIG. 1 NXF CardFrame - front panel (with faceplate)

The NXF CardFrame provides terminals on the rear panel for connection to the control cards, and to a system power supply. A DIP switch on the rear panel sets the CardFrame's base device number. For detailed product information on the NXF CardFrame, and the NetLinx Control Cards, refer to the NetLinx CardFrame, Control Cards, and NetModules Instruction Manual on-line at www.amx.com.

Front/Rear Panel Components

FIG. 2 shows the front and rear panel components of the NXF CardFrame:

Front	Control Card connectors (20-pin male) 1-12
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Master/Hub Card slot
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12

Installation Guide

NXF NetLinx® CardFrame

Compatible NetLinx Master Cards

For use as a master controller, the NXF CardFrame accepts the following NetLinx Master Card:

NetLinx Master Card

NXC-ME260 Master-Ethernet Card/Module

Compatible NetLinx Hub Cards

For use as a hub device, the NXF CardFrame accepts the following NetLinx Hub Cards:

NetLinx Hub Cards

NXC-NH	ICSNet Hub Card (FG2060)
NXC-HS	ICSHub Server Card (FG2061)
NXC-HE	ICSHub Expander Card (FG2062)

Control Card Connectors

1.12 card slots for the NXC Control Cards that control devices connected to the CardFrame. To install NXC Control Cards in the NXF CardFrame:

2.Remove the magnetic front faceplate/viewing window from the CardFrame.

3.Align the edge of the Control Card with a slot in the CardFrame. Slide the card into the CardFrame and press until you feel the Card seat in the back- plane connector.

4.Put the magnetic faceplate back on the CardFrame. Secure with mounting screws (if necessary).

Compatible NXC Control Cards:

The NXF CardFrame accepts the following NetLinx Control Cards:

	12	11	10	9		8	7	6	5		4	3	2	1
1			1		1		1			1			1
2	2		2	2	2	2	2		2	2	2		2	2
3	3		3	3	3	3	3		3	3	3		3	3
4	4		4	4	4	4	4		4	4	4		4	4
5	5		5	5	5	5	5		5	5	5		5	5
6	6		6	6	6	6	6		6	6	6		6	6
7	7		7	7	7	7	7		7	7	7		7	7
8	8		8	8	8	8	8		8	8	8		8	8
9	9		9	9	9	9	9		9	9	9		9	9
10	10		10	10	10	10	10		10	10	10		10	10
11	11		11	11	11	11	11		11	11	11		11	11
12	12		12	12	12	12	12		12	12	12		12	12
13	13		13	13	13	13	13		13	13	13		13	13
14	14		14	14	14	14	14		14	14	14		14	14
15	15		15	15	15	15	15		15	15	15		15	15
16	16		16	16	16	16	16		16	16	16		16	16
17	17		17	17	17	17	17		17	17	17		17	17
18	18		18	18	18	18	18		18	18	18		18	18
19	19		19	19	19	19	19		19	19	19		19	19
20			20		20		20			20			20
	12	11	10	9		8	7	6	5		4	3	2	1

Control Card slots (1-12)

PWR (power) connector (2-pin male)

CardFrame Number (device ID) DIP switch

FIG. 2 NXF CardFrame - Front/Rear Panel Components

12VDC		NXF
	CARDFRAME NUMBER	CARDFRAME
	ON
CARDFRAME
PWR

Master/Hub

Card slot

Rear

NetLinx Control Cards

NXC-COM2	Dual COM Port Control Card (FG2022)
NXC-I/O10	Input/Output Control Card (FG2021)
NXC-IRS4	4-Port IR/S Control Card (FG2023)
NXC-REL10	Relay Control Card (FG2020)
NXC-VAI4	Analog Voltage Control Card (FG2025)
NXC-VOL4	Volume Control Card (FG2024)

Specifications

Dimensions	3.5" x 17.0" x 9.6" (8.90 cm x 43.20 cm x 22.50 cm)
(HWD):
Weight:	9.1 lbs. (4.1 kg)
Power	+12 VDC
Requirement:

Master/Hub Card Slot

The Master/Hub Card slot houses a NetLinx Master or Hub Card. The card mounts in a horizontal position, through the master card slot on the rear panel of the NXF enclosure. To install a Master or Hub Card in an NXF:

1. Discharge the static electricity from your body by touching a grounded

object.

+12 VDC PWR Connector:

On the rear panel. the 2-pin green (male) connector is for connecting a 12 VDC power supply. The CardFrame can be powered either via the Master Card (default), or by an external power supply connected to the CardFrame's PWR connector. If a power supply is connected to the PWR connector, the CardFrame power automatically switches to the connected power supply. In that case, the Master/Hub Card and CardFrame are independently powered.

CardFrame Number DIP Switch:

The 8-position CardFrame Number DIP switch, located on the rear of the CardFrame (FIG. 3), sets the starting address (the device number in the D:P:S specification) for the Control Cards you install into the CardFrame. The address range is 12-3060.

2.	Disconnect the power, and unplug all connectors from the NXF.
3.	Remove the two screws that hold the front plate on the Master Card, and
	remove the front plate.
4.	Align the edges of the card with the guide slots inside the Master Card slot
	on the NXF.
5.	Slide the card about halfway into the slot.
6.	Inside the Master Card slot on NXF, locate the 4-pin control cable
	connector.
7.	Plug the connector from the NXF into the 4-pin terminal on the Master
	Card. This connector is keyed to ensure correct orientation.

1

12VDC

CARDFRAME

PWR

NXC-ME260

Master-Ethernet

12VDC

PWR

					CARDFRAME NUMBER
					ON
			ETHERNET
			10/100
			SPEED	FD
GND	AXM AXP	PWR	RTS CTS TX	RX	GND
	AXlink		PROGRAM		ICSNet	ICSHub

NXF

NXF

CARDFRAMECardFrame

Number

DIP switch

IN

OUT

8.	Once the control cable is connected, gently slide the card all the way in
	until you can screw the card in place.
9.	Re-apply power and other connections as necessary.

1

FIG. 3 CardFrame Number DIP switch (8-position)