AMX NI-3101-SIG manual

Configuration and Firmware Update

Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware

All NI Controllers contain both an on-board NI Master and an Integrated Controller.

The on-board Master shows up within the Online Tree as 00000 NI Master

The Integrated Controller of the NI device shows up as 0XXXX NI-XXXX

(ex: 050001 NI-700)

Each of these components has its own corresponding firmware shown in parenthesis ().

1.After Studio has establish a connection to the target Master, click on the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).

2.Right-click the associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system. The communication method is highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.

The current installed firmware version of the on-board NI Master is displayed to the right of the device within the Online Tree tab as 00000 NI Master.

3.After the Communication Verification dialog window indicates active communication between the PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master (00000 NI Master) appears within the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (FIG. 26). The default NI Master value is zero (00000) and cannot be changed.

On-board NI Master

Control cards

NetLinx Integrated Controller

NetLinx Studio app. version

Unbound Dynamic Device

FIG. 26 Sample NetLinx Workspace window (showing OnLine Tree tab)

4.If either the on-board NI Master or Integrated Controller is not the latest firmware version, follow the procedures outlined in the following sections to obtain these Kit files from www.amx.com and then transfer the new firmware Kit files to the device.

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AMX NI-3101-SIG manual Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware

Contents

NI-3101-SIG AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Introduction NetLinx Security within the Web Server NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 117 Troubleshooting 167 NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features NI-3101-SIG FG2105-08 NI-3101-SIG Specifications NI-3101-SIG SpecificationsBlue LED bar lights when powered up MB Flash RS-232/422/485 Ports 1 Distances IR ports support data mode at limited baud rates and wiringD notation is used to represent a device number NI-3101-SIG Specifications Page DevicePortSystem DPS WhereStructure DEV Numberportsystem Installation into an Equipment Rack Program Run Disable PRD mode Working with the Configuration DIP switchPRD Mode Settings PRD Mode Configuration Port Connections and Wiring Mode Description Blue WhiteModes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns Modes and LED Blink Patterns Off No power, or the controller is not functioning properly Port Assignments and FunctionalityAXlink Port and LED Rear Port Assignments are as follows Wiring Guidelines Wiring length guidelinesPreparing captive wires Wiring Guidelines NI-3101 @ 900 mA Wiring a power connection Using the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data and power GND AXP/TX AXM/RX DB9 Device Port Connections and Wiring Relay Port Connections and WiringRS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring Specifications Pin Relay connections Input/Output I/O Port Connections and WiringPort +12V 6 5 4 3 2 IR/Serial Port Connections and Wiring Port Wiring Specifications NI-3101-SIGIR/Serial Connector Wiring Specifications per Port Signal Function Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals Ethernet/RJ-45 Port Connections and WiringSignals Connection Pairing Color Ethernet ports used by the Integrated Controllers Ethernet Ports Used by the NetLinx Integrated ControllersPort type Description Standard Port On-board Master has a built-in FTP server 21/20 TCP Replacing the Timekeeper Battery Configuration and Firmware Update Master Communication Settings dialog box Communicating with the Master via the Program Port Setting the System Value COM1 Using multiple NetLinx Masters Changing the Device Address of a NetLinx Device Device Addressing dialog changing the device value Using the ID Button to Change the Controller’s Device Value Recommended NetLinx Device numbersAxcess Devices use Axcess standards 301 Resetting the Factory Default System and Device Values Obtaining the Master’s IP Address using Dhcp Network Addresses dialog for a Dhcp IP Address Configuration and Firmware Update Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master Communications Settings dialog box Communicating with the NI Device via an IP TCP/IP Settings dialog box Master Controller User Name and Password dialog box Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware Sample NetLinx Workspace window showing OnLine Tree tab Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers After the last component fails to install, click Done Select the NI Master’s Kit file from the Files section FIG Upgrading the NI Controller Firmware via IP Configuration and Firmware Update Configuration and Firmware Update Page NetLinx Security within the Web Server Username and profile NetLinx Security Terms NetLinx Security TermsCase sensitive Accessing an Unsecured Master via an Http Address Default Security Configuration Browser Application Frames Default Security Configuration case-sensitive Account Group Master Firmware Security Access Parameters Telnet Security Web Control Managing WebControl Connections Security Features Manage WebControl Connection Page FeaturesFeature Description Compatible Devices Field Internet Security Features Feature Description System LevelSecurity System Level Security Group Level System Level Security Configuration/Reset, URL list settings, Master Communication settings, and security parametersMaster must provide a valid username and password And/or SSH Ports. SSH version 2 is only supported Setting the system security options for a NetLinx Master Section on page 49 for more detailed field descriptions Administrator group account cannot be deleted or modified Icsp Authentication You are logged in as a user with Configuration AccessSecurity Group Level Security Manage Group IP configuration/Reset, URL list settings, Master Configure Group PropertiesCommunication settings, and file transfers Adding a new Group Modifying the properties of an existing Group Deleting an existing Group Security User Level Security Feature Description Manage UsersManage Users Configure User Properties Feature Description Configure User PropertiesTo this User Security Details Configure Users Properties Feature Description User Security DetailsAdding a new User Sensitive and must be unique Click the Back button to return to the Manage User Modifying the properties of an existing User System Settings Deleting an existing User System Settings Manage System Feature Description Online Tree menuManage System Page Components Online Tree Feature Description Management menu options System menu buttonsThis button is available from within all Management Menus Feature Description Device menu buttons Port menu buttons Manage System System Menu Buttons System Menu Modifying the Date/Time System Menu Changing the System Number System Menu Rebooting the MasterSystem Menu Controlling/Emulating Devices on the Master Select either the Control or Emulate option Control/Emulate dialog Valid Level Data Types and Ranges Minimum Value Maximum Value Manage System Diagnostics Diagnostics dialog showing modify popup Diagnostic Configuration Dialog Setting up and removing a Diagnostic FilterFeature Update Remove Description New Preset. Refer to of this section for more information Feature Description PresetsSystem/Device/Port NetLinx Security within the Web Server Setting the Master’s Port Configurations Default port for each service is listed to the rightManage System Server Server Submenu Options SSH FTP Server Port Settings Modifying the Server Port SettingsIs determined by the user FeatureDescription Enabled but the value can not be changedSSH Port Address field of the SSH Client application SSL Server Certificate Creation Procedures Certificate consists of two different Keys Server Certificate Entries Contained in the certificate on the target MasterFrom an external source Desired Server Display SSL Server Certificate Information Server Creating a self-generated SSL Certificate Server Regenerating an SSL Server Certificate Request Server Creating a Request for an SSL Certificate State/province name must be fully spelled out Common Steps for Requesting a Certificate from a CA Communicating with the CA Server Exporting an SSL Certificate Request Export SSL Certificate dialog Server Importing a CA created SSL Certificate Before importing a CA server certificate Device Menu Configuring the Network Settings Manage System Device Menu Buttons Feature Description IP Address Network Settings DialogDNS Address Device Menu Developing a URL List Click the Back button to return to the main URL List dialog Device Menu Changing the Device Number URL List dialog with entries Device Menu Running a Diagnostic Filter Device Menu Controlling or Emulating a deviceMaster section on page 67 for more information Device Menu Viewing the Log System Settings Manage License Adding a new license Removing a license Feature Clear List Refresh List Description System Settings Manage NetLinx DevicesManage NetLinx Devices Feature Description Device Listings After a period of time, unable to establish communication Click the icon to collapse the particular Master’s listing Manage NetLinx Devices Displaying NDP-capable devicesManage NetLinx Devices Binding/Unbinding Explained Manage NetLinx Devices Obtaining NetLinx Device information MAC Address of the Master in FIG System Settings Manage Other Devices Feature Description Dynamic Device Discovery links Configure Binding OptionsManage Other Devices Must always be User-Defined devices Reboot, the selection is cleared This selection is a one-time occurrence. Upon the next Deleted via the Purge Bound Modules on Reset selection What is Dynamic Device Discovery? Dynamic Device Discovery Concepts Manage Other Devices Manage Device Bindings Configuring application-defined devices What are Application Devices and their association status?PROGRAMNAME=DDD Defineconstant Definetype Definevariable Manage Device Bindings NetLinx Security within the Web Server Manage Other Devices Menu Viewing Discovered Devices View Discovered Devices Module Properties displayed via a mouse-over popup dialog SDK-Class Types SwitcherAmplifier DocumentCamera SlideProjector AudioConferencer To configure a Static application interface How do I write a program that uses Dynamic Device Discovery How do I configure a Run-time installation Accessing an SSL-Enabled Master via an IP Address Security Alert and Certificate popups Certificate Import Wizard Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel WebControl VNC installation and Password entry screens What to do when a Certificate Expires Connection Details dialog NetLinx Security Features NetLinx Security FeaturesUser has access to the Icsp communication functionality Initial Setup via a Terminal Connection Accessing the Security configuration optionsSetup security Access Logout Close NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Select to change current security option EnabledOr Enter to return to previous menu Security Options Command Items in the Security Options Menu are described belowOption 2 Display system security options for NetLinx Master Option 3 Add user Option 4 Edit User Edit User Menu Command Description Password from that point forwardSelect to change current access right Edit User Menu Access Rights Menu Option 5 Delete user Option 7 Add Group Option 6 Show the list of authorized usersPress Enter to display the following Edit Group menu Press Enter to return to the Edit Group menu PathUser1 Results.txt Option 8 Edit Group Select from the following list Administrator GroupOr Enter to return to previous menu Set Rights Option 11 Set Telnet Timeout in seconds Specify Telnet Timeout in secondsOption 9 Delete Group Option 10 Show List of Authorized Groups Telnet Timeout is 10 seconds Option 12 Display Telnet Timeout in secondsOption 13 Make changes permanent by saving to flash Main Security Menu Main Security menu is described belowMain Security Menu Set system security options for Reset Database Administrator only functionGroup Group administrator Rights All Security Options FTP Security Enabled Help menu Help Menu Options NAME,COMMAND SET Icsp TCP TimeoutNAME,STRING SET Date SET DNS DPS Logging Into a Session Logout Setup SecurityHelp Security Page Master SendCommands Master SendCommandsConverting Axcess Code to NetLinx Code Clock Clockcommands Sendcommand 010,~IGNOREEXTERNALCLOCKCOMMANDSG4WC Used to determine each unique listing Master IP Local Port SendCommands Using the ID ButtonMaster IP Local Port SendCommands Udpsendto Configuration Port Commands PC COM Port Communication SettingsDevicePortSystem DPS NI-2x00 Port Assignments Configuration Port Commands DateEcho OFF Echo on Port GET Ethernet ModeMSG on or MSG OFF OFF DPS, or Name ChanOn DPS, NAME, Chan Ping IP Address Name,Command Pulse DPS, or NamePWD Name,String Entering N no cancels the operation Prompts you to enter the new date for the MasterMaster-to-Master systems Rent Java memory heap size as measured in Megabytes. This Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address Enter Y yes to approve/store the information into the Master Use caution when adjusting these values SET Queue SizeSet queue size Set Queue Size Menu SET UPD BC Rate Show Buffers Each queue ExampleDisplays a list of any combined devices Example Displays a list of all devices present on the bus Example Show LOG Displays the log of messages stored in the Masters memoryMaster logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent If end is not entered, the last 20 messages will be shown Show MAX Buffers Show System Systems listed are in numerical order ExampleLists all active TCP/IP connections Example Displays the current time on the Master Example ESC Pass Codes WindowsTM client programsLinux Telnet client Escape Pass Codes LED Disable/Enable SendCommands LED SendCommandsRS232/422/485 Ports Channels RS232/422/485 ports are Ports RS-232/422/485 SendCommands RS-232/422/485 SendCommandsThese examples DEV = device GET Baud HsoffHson Rxclr SET Baud Tset BaudTxclr Xoff RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape Sequences RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape SequencesXON Command Description 27,20,1 IR / Serial Ports ChannelsIR / Serial Ports Channels Sendstring DEV,27,20,1 IR/Serial SendCommands IR/Serial SendCommandsCaroff Caron GET Mode CtofCton Iroff POF PODPON Ptof PtonMeters for the IR Ports SET IO Link SET Mode Sendcommand IR1,SET Mode IRSendcommand IR1, SP,25 Short cable length 10 feet Sendcommand DEV,XCHM extended channel mode Sendcommand IR1,XCHMSendcommand IR1,XCH Xchm Input/Output SendCommands SendCommandsGET Input SET Input Troubleshooting Information TCP/IP Page It’s Your World Take Control