AMX NI-3101-SIG manual IR ports support data mode at limited baud rates and wiring, Distances

Introduction

NI-3101-SIG Specifications (Cont.)

Digital I/O (Port 17)	• Eight-channel binary I/O port for contact closure
	• Each input is capable of voltage sensing. Input format is software
	selectable.
	• Interactive power sensing for IR ports
	• Channel range = 1-8
	• All inputs are assigned to respective IR/Serial ports for "automatic" power
	control through the use of software commands. Power control is provided
	via commands such as: ’PON’, ’POF’, ’POD’, ’DELAY’, I/O Link etc.).
	• Contact closure between GND and an I/O port is detected as a PUSH
	• When used as voltage input - I/O port detects a low signal (0- 1.5 VDC) as
	a PUSH and a high signal (3.5 - 5 VDC) as a RELEASE
	• When used as an output - each I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is
	rated at 200 mA @ 12 VDC
	• 10-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connector provides I/O port
	termination
	Note: This IO port uses 5V logic, but can handle up to 12V on the input
	without harm. Higher voltages run a higher risk of surge damage.
IR/Serial (Ports 9 - 16)	• Eight IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers up to
	1.142 MHz
	• Each output is capable of three electrical formats: IR, Serial, and Data
	• Eight IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously.
	• Channel range = 1-32,767
	• Channels 1-128 (output): IR commands
	• Channels 129-253: used as reference channels
	• Channel 254 (feedback): Power Fail (used with 'PON' and 'POF'
	commands)
	• Channel 255 (feedback): Power status (when IO Link is set)
	• IR ports support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring
	distances).
	• Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide IR/Serial port
	termination
Configuration Port
	• USB connector (male) can be connected to a USB port on a computer.
	This low-speed USB connection is used to configure system settings. Not
	recommended for firmware updates or large file transfers.
Configuration DIP switch
	• Sets the onboard Master execution mode.
ID pushbutton
	• Provides the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for the device. Refer to
	the Changing the Device Address of a NetLinx Device section on page 25.
	• The D notation is used to represent a device number.
Ethernet port
	• RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps communication. This port automatically
	negotiates the connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to
	use half duplex or full duplex mode.
Ethernet Link/Activity LED
	• 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/terminated correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data
	packets.

4 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller