AMX NXA-ICSNET manual Removing ICSNet Cover Plate, Replacing Motherboard/Daughter Card Assembly

FIG. 5 ICSNET card seated against motherboard

Removing ICSNet Cover Plate

The ICSNet cover plate is designed so that the flaps can be easily bent without using any tools.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal tool to assist in this removal process. This plate can be easily bent and can become damaged with excessive force.

1.Inside the enclosure. locate the 3 internal ICSNet cover plate security flaps (FIG. 6).

Compact Flash Card

Internal ICSNet security flaps (3)

FIG. 6 ICSNet security flaps (rear panel, inside view)

2.Reach inside the unit and squeeze together the flap closest to the Com- pact Flash card.

3.Carefully repeat this process for the remaining two flaps.

4.Push out the ICSNet cover plate from the inside of the unit. This action dislodges the cover plate and reveals the three ICSNet

connector openings (FIG. 7).

Push out

Removable

ICSNet cover plate

FIG. 7 ICSNet cover plate location

ICSNet card connector

3 mounting holes used to secure ICSNet card to the main board.

FIG. 8 NXA-ICSNET card components

Replacing Motherboard/Daughter Card Assembly

1.Carefully replace motherboard into chassis housing.

2.Fasten with 11 mounting screws. See FIG. 3.

3.Reattach ribbon cable to motherboard.

4.Reattach Phoenix connectors.

Replacing the Outer Housing

1.Align the chassis back over the unit and gently slide it down until the chassis housing openings are aligned over their respective openings along both the sides and top of the unit.

2.Insert and secure the chassis housing screws back into their

respective locations on both the sides and top of the NI-2100/3100 Con- trollers, as shown in FIG. 3 by using a grounded screwdriver.

•Re-install the mounting brackets by using a grounded screwdriver to rese- cure the two sets of screws securing these brackets (FIG. 3).

3.Re-install all connectors and apply power to the unit.

The finished product is an upgraded NI-X100 Controller with one new ICSHub and two new ICSNet ports available at the rear of the unit (FIG. 9).

FIG. 9 NXA-ICSNET card connectors

Additional Documentation

For more detailed installation, configuration, and operating instructions, refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2100,NI-3100, and NI-4100 Series) Instruction Manual, available online at www.amx.com.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s). 93-2105-10 REV: E

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