AMX NI-3101-SIG instruction

Operation/Reference Guide

NI-3101-SIG

Signature Series NetLinx

Integrated Controller

Central Controllers

Last Revised: 9/13/2011

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AMX NI-3101-SIG manual

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NI-3101-SIG AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer AMX Software License and Warranty Agreement Page Table of Contents NetLinx Security within the Web Server NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Programming 115 Troubleshooting 143 Page Introduction NetLinx Integrated Master Controller Features NI-3101-SIG Specifications NI-3101-SIG SpecificationsFront Panel Components Rear Panel Connectors D notation is used to represent a device number Changing the Device Address of a NetLinx Device section on DevicePortSystem DPS Installation into an Equipment RackNumber Port Installation and Upgrading Program Run Disable PRD mode Configuration Port Connections and WiringWorking with the Configuration DIP switch PRD Mode Settings Port Assignments and Functionality Modes and Front Panel LED Blink PatternsAXlink Port and LED Modes and LED Blink Patterns Wiring length guidelines Wiring GuidelinesPreparing captive wires Wiring a power connection Pin mini-Phoenix connector wiring diagram direct power Using the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data and power Relay Port Connections and Wiring DB9 Device Port Connections and WiringRS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring Specifications Pin Signal Function RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 IR/Serial Port Connections and Wiring Input/Output I/O Port Connections and WiringPort Wiring Specifications NI-3101-SIG Function Pin IR/Serial Connector Wiring Specifications per Port LAN Ethernet/RJ-45 Port Connections and WiringLAN RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals Connections Pairing LAN LEDs Replacing the Timekeeper BatteryLAN ports used by the Integrated Controllers LAN Ports Used by the NetLinx Integrated Controllers Connections and Wiring Page Communicating with the Master via the Program Port Overview Select Diagnostics Device Addressing from the Main menu Setting the System Value Device Addressing tab changing the system value Changing the Device Address of a NetLinx Device Using Multiple NetLinx Masters Recommended NetLinx Device Numbers Using the ID Button to Change the Controller’s Device ValueAxcess Devices use Axcess standards Example Previous DS=50011 Resetting the Factory Default System and Device Values Network Addresses dialog for a Dhcp IP Address Obtaining the Master’s IP Address using Dhcp Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master Configuration and Firmware Update Communicating with the NI Device via an IP Communications Settings dialog TCP/IP Settings dialog Ex 050001 NI-700 Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master Firmware Firmware Kit File usage for NI Controllers Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP The Device number is always 0 for the NI Master Upgrading the NI Controller Firmware via IP Configuration and Firmware Update NetLinx Security within the Web Server NetLinx Security Terms Accessing an Unsecured Master via an Http AddressNetLinx Security Terms Members of that group Browser Application Frames Default Security Configuration Log In/Log Out fields Default Security Configuration case-sensitive Web Control Master Firmware Security Access ParametersManaging WebControl Connections Manage WebControl Connection Page Features Security FeaturesFeature Description Accessible by a particular user Security FeaturesSecurity System Level Security Communication rights, and defining the files/directories System Level Security Connector If not already logged Port. Refer to theSetting the Master’s Port Port Communication Settings Setting the system security options for a NetLinx Master Icsp Authentication Security Group Level Security Secondary window where a user can modify the rights forManage Group Either the new or existing group Configure Group Properties Modifying the properties of an existing Group Adding a new GroupDeleting an existing Group Manage Users Security User Level SecurityProperties Configure User Properties Adding a new User Configure Users PropertiesCase sensitive and must be unique Deleting an existing User Modifying the properties of an existing User System Settings Manage System System Settings Manage System Page Components Refreshing/Rebooting the Master updates this Online TreeEach Parent device, which may require their own firmware Master System Menu Modifying the Date/Time Manage System System Menu ButtonsSystem Menu Changing the System Number System Menu Controlling/Emulating Devices on the Master System Menu Rebooting the Master Select either the Control or Emulate option Valid Level Data Types and Ranges Manage System Diagnostics Diagnostics dialog showing modify popup Setting up and removing a Diagnostic Filter Feature Description Update Diagnostic Configuration DialogPresets Remove Feature Description Manage System Server Setting the Master’s Port ConfigurationsServer Submenu Options Server Port Settings Modifying the Server Port Settings Port value Address field for communicationWould be http//192.192.192.19299 Done over a more secure Https connection Create an SSL Certificate dialog SSL Server Certificate Creation Procedures Server Certificate Entries Feature Description Server Certificate Field Information Server Creating a self-generated SSL Certificate Server Display SSL Server Certificate Information Server Creating a Request for an SSL Certificate Server Regenerating an SSL Server Certificate Request Communicating with the CA Common Steps for Requesting a Certificate from a CAServer Exporting an SSL Certificate Request Export SSL Certificate dialog Server Importing a CA created SSL Certificate Import SSL Certificate dialog Network Settings Dialog Device Menu Configuring the LAN SettingsManage System Device Menu Buttons URL List dialog Device Menu Developing a URL List URL List dialog with entries Device Menu Changing the Device Number Device Menu Running a Diagnostic Filter System Settings Manage LicenseDevice Menu Controlling or Emulating a device Device Menu Viewing the Log Adding a new license System Settings Manage License Removing a license System Settings Manage NetLinx DevicesManage NetLinx Devices First entry lists those NetLinx Masters which have sent out Device ListingsNetLinx Discovery Master Announce packets NDPs Each entry contains the data necessary to describe Manage NetLinx Devices Binding/Unbinding Explained Manage NetLinx Devices Displaying NDP-capable devices Master in FIG Manage NetLinx Devices Obtaining NetLinx Device information Master Manage Other DevicesDynamic Devices provided to the Master via the NetLinx Always be User-Defined devices Save Settings Administrator the capability of removing existing modulesAfter confirming the presence of those previously coded Dynamic Devices within the Manage Device Bindings PC/LAN Internet either AMXs site or a device specified site for a Dynamic Device Discovery Concepts What is Dynamic Device Discovery? Be polled for devices Dddp Manage Other Devices Manage Device Bindings Configuring application-defined devices Manage Device Bindings What are Application Devices and their association status? View Discovered Devices Manage Other Devices Menu Viewing Discovered Devices Manage Other Devices Menu Creating a new User-Defined Device SDK-Class Types How do I write a program that uses Dynamic Device DiscoveryHvac VCR 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 Page Initial Setup via a Terminal Connection NetLinx Security FeaturesNetLinx Security Features User has access to the Icsp communication functionality Communications Accessing the Security configuration options Select to change current security option Option 2 Display system security options for NetLinx Master Command DescriptionSecurity Options Menu Option 3 Add user New password from that point forwardOption 4 Edit User Edit User Menu Access Rights Menu Access Rights Menu Option 6 Show the list of authorized users Option 5 Delete userOption 7 Add Group Edit Group Menu Path Edit Group menu Delete directory association Edit Group menu Display Access Rights Edit Group menu Change Access RightsEdit Group menu List directory associations Option 8 Edit Group Option 12 Display Telnet Timeout in seconds Option 11 Set Telnet Timeout in secondsOption 9 Delete Group Option 10 Show List of Authorized Groups Main Security Menu CommandMain Security Menu Selection saved the current security settings into flash When changes are made to the security settingsNent, you will be prompted to save the settings at that These functions are only visible to administrators. If a Help menu CommandDescriptionHelp Menu Options Size via a NetLinx program, the program command Logout Logging Into a SessionHelp Security Setup Security Master SendCommands Master SendCommandsConverting Axcess Code to NetLinx Code G4WC Clockcommands~IGNOREEXTERNAL Using the ID Button Master IP Local Port SendCommandsMaster IP Local Port SendCommands DevicePortSystem DPS Configuration Port Commands Disables terminal characters echo display function Holdoff command reveals whether the state is On or OffEnables terminal characters echo display function Device Holdoff Onoff command Displays the related security commands Displays the current LAN configuration settingMaster. MSG OFF disables the display Extended diagnostic information messages turned on ONDPS,channel ONname,channelTo exit pass mode, type + + esc esc. Refer to the ESC Pass Codes section on page 131 for more information Releases the Dhcp setting for the Master Reboots the Master or specified deviceMaster must be rebooted to acquire a new Dhcp lease Sets the Master-to-Master route mode DUETMEMSIZESETint should call Reboot following a set Via a NetLinx program, the program command Enter Y yes to approve/store the information into the Master Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address Interpreter factory default=2000, currently=600 Use caution when adjusting these valuesNotification Manager factory default=2000, currently=200 Connection Manager factory default=2000, currently=500 Prompts you to enter the new time for the Master Entering N no cancels the operation ExampleMaster-to-Master systems Example Frequency to be changed or eliminate the broadcast message Displays a list of any combined devices Example Each queue ExampleDisplays a list of all devices present on the bus Example Master logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent Displays the log of messages stored in the Masters memoryIf end is not entered, the last 20 messages will be shown Most recent See Show Buffers Message buffers that were ever present on the queueNumber is Example Desired from what device. Note the local system number is Lists all active TCP/IP connections Example Systems listed are in numerical order ExampleDisplays the current time on the Master Example WindowsTM client programs ESC Pass CodesLinux Telnet client Escape Pass Codes RS-232/422/485 SendCommands LED Disable/Enable SendCommandsRS232/422/485 Ports Channels Chardm ChardCtspsh Ctspsh OFF Rxon RxoffSET Baud Tset Baud RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape Sequences RS-232/422/485 SendString Escape SequencesXoff XON IR/Serial SendCommands IR/Serial SendCommandsIR / Serial Ports Channels IR / Serial Ports Channels Cton Ctof Port 4 IR,CARRIER,IO Link GET ModeIroff POD Ptof PONPton Meters for the IR Ports SET IO Link SET ModeShort cable length 10 feet XCH Xchm SendCommands Input/Output SendCommandsGET Input SET Input Symptom Solution Troubleshooting InformationRefer to the Configuration and Firmware Update section on For more information Refer to the Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an LANPage It’s Your World Take Control