Connections and Wiring

The table below provides information about the connector pins, signal types, and signal functions. This table’s wiring specifications are applicable to the rear RS-232/422/485 Device Port connectors on the:

NI-2100 (Ports 1-3)

NI-4100/NI-3100 (Ports 1-7)

RS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring Specifications

Pin

Signal

Function

RS-232

RS-422

RS-485

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

RX-

Receive data

 

X

X (strap to pin 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

RXD

Receive data

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

TXD

Transmit data

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

TX+

Transmit data

 

X

X (strap to pin 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

Signal ground

X

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

RX+

Receive data

 

X

X (strap to pin 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

RTS

Request to send

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

CTS

Clear to send

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

TX-

Transmit data

 

X

X (strap to pin 1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICSNet Port: Connections and Wiring

The NI Controller must be equipped with the available ICSNet connectors for this functionality to be active. The following tables show the signal and pinouts/pairing information:

ICSNet RJ-45 Signals

Pin

Signal-Master

Signal-Device

 

 

 

1

TX +

RX +

 

 

 

2

TX -

RX -

 

 

 

3

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

4

GND

GND

 

 

 

5

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

6

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

7

RX +

TX +

 

 

 

8

RX -

TX -

 

 

 

RJ-45 Pinout Information (EIA/TIA 568 B)

Pin

Wire Color

Polarity

Function

1

Orange/White

+

Transmit

 

 

 

 

2

Orange

-

Transmit

 

 

 

 

3

Green/White

-

Mic

 

 

 

 

4

Blue

-

Ground

 

 

 

 

5

White/Blue

+

12 VDC

 

 

 

 

6

Green

+

Mic

 

 

 

 

7

White/Brown

+

Receive

 

 

 

 

8

Brown

-

Receive

 

 

 

 

TIA 568B

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AMX NI-2100 ICSNet Port Connections and Wiring, RS-232/422/485 Device Port Wiring Specifications, ICSNet RJ-45 Signals

NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 specifications

The AMX NI-4100, NI-2100, and NI-3100 are sophisticated, next-generation control systems designed to enhance the automation and management of audiovisual (AV) environments in various professional settings. These devices are built to streamline user interactions and improve overall efficiency in managing complex AV installations.

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