AMX NXC-NH/HS/HE quick start NXC-NH ICSNet Hub Card, Rear Panel LEDs, NXC-HS ICSHub Server Card

Quick Start Guide

NetLinx Hub Cards and Modules NXC-NH/HS/HE

Overview - NetLinx Hub Cards and Modules

NetLinx Hub Cards distribute ICSP (Internet Control System Protocol) throughout a NetLinx control system. ICSP packets can move easily between different kinds of networks including Ethernet, Internet, and the NetLinx (ICSNet) control bus.

The NetLinx Hub Cards covered in this document are:

•NXC-NH ICSNet Hub Card (FG2060)

•NXC-HS ICSHub Server Card (FG2061)

•NXC-HE ICSHub Expander Card (FG2062)

The NXS-MHS Modules (FG2009) provide enclosures for the Hub Cards. The NetLinx ICSNet control network branches from a NetLinx Master to ICSNet devices via ICSHub data links. An ICSNet Hub Card can then distribute data and power to up to eight system devices through multiple ICSNet wiring runs. Each ICSNet wiring run can support up to 16 devices connecting from one to another, in a daisy-chain fashion. FIG. 1 shows a sample application using a connection from the Master to the ICSNet Hub Card, then to external ICSNet devices. .

FIG. 1 Sample ICSNet Hub Card Daisy-chain configuration

ICSHub and ICSNet links can extend up to 1,000 feet (304.8 m). Each link is fully regenerated at every ICSHub connection to allow systems to connect over virtually unlimited distances. Hub Cards can be installed in an NXI (NetLinx Integrated Controller), NXF (CardFrame), or NXM-MHS (Module) for stand-alone operation.

Specifications (Cont.)

ICSHub IN/OUT:
NXC-NH	• RJ-45 connectors that supply data to other ICSHubs connected
	to the Master Card. The OUT port of one ICSHub must be
	connected to the IN connector of a downstream ICSHub Module
	or card.
	• Yellow LEDs blinks when receiving data on the associated IN/
	OUT ports.
NXC-HE	• RJ-45 connectors that supply data to other Hubs connected to
	the Master Card, and wired using a daisy-chain configuration.
	The ICSHub OUT connector of one Hub must be connected to
	the ICSHub IN connector on the downstream Hub.
	• Yellow LEDs blink when receiving data on the associated IN/OUT
	ports.
Optional Accessories:
NXM-MHS module	Metal with black matte finish·
	Plastic gray faceplate with translucent viewing window.
12 VDC power supply	• PS2.8 (FG423-05)
	• PSN6.5 (FG423-41)
Rack Kit	AC-RK Accessory (FG515)
Dimensions (HWD):	1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)
Weight:	26 oz (737 g)

NXC-NH ICSNet Hub Card

The NXC-NH ICSNet Hub Card provides eight ICSNet ports. FIG. 2 shows its

rear panel components. This card connects to external ICSNet devices.

NXC-NH

ICSNet Hub

IN

12VDC			ICSHub IN/OUT
		OUT	connectors and LEDs
PWR	ICSNet	ICSHub

ICSNet OUT connectors and LEDs Power Supply indicator LED (green) 12 VDC Power Supply connector

FIG. 2 NXC-NH Card (shown mounted in NXM-MHS Module - rear view)

Rear Panel LEDs

FIG. 3 shows the layout of the ICSNet and ICSHub LEDs.

				ICSHub IN LED (yellow):
				lights to indicate data
ICSNet LEDs (yellow):
			IN	input activity on this port
light to indicate data
output activity on				ICSHub IN LED
these ports			OUT
				(yellow): lights to
				indicate data transfer
	ICSNet	ICSHub		activity on this port

Specifications
Specifications
Power Requirements:
	• NXC-NH - 180 mA @ 12 VDC
	• NXC-HS - 160 mA @ 12 VDC
	• NXC-HE - 110 mA @ 12 VDC
PWR connector/LED:	2-pin 12 VDC power connector (green); supply depends on load.
	Green LED lights to indicate power.
ICSNet OUT (NXC-NH):	Eight RJ-45 connectors that supply power and data to external
	ICSNet devices. Max. current draw = 500 mA.
	• Yellow LEDs (one per port) blink when sending data on the
	associated port(s).
ICSHub OUT (NXC-HS):	Nine RJ-45 ports for ICSHub data.
	• Yellow LEDs blink when receiving data on the associated OUT
	ports.
ICSHub IN: NXC-HS	RJ-45 connector that supplies data to other NetLinx Controllers and
	Hubs, and wired using a daisy-chain configuration. The OUT port of
	one ICSHub must be connected to the IN connector of a
	downstream ICSHub Module or Card.
	• Yellow LED blinks when receiving data.

FIG. 3 Layout of the ICSNet and ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs

NXC-HS ICSHub Server Card

The NXC-HS Server Card provides nine ICSHub OUT ports for connecting NetLinx Controllers and Hubs, and one ICSHub IN port. FIG. 4 shows its rear panel components. This card connects to either ICSNet Hubs or other Hub servers.

NXC-HS			ICSHub
ICSHub Server
		IN	IN/OUT
12VDC			connectors
		OUT
			and LEDs
PWR	ICSHub OUT	ICSHub

ICSHub OUT connectors and LEDs Power Supply indicator LED (green) 12 VDC Power Supply connector

FIG. 4 NXC-HS Card/Module (shown mounted in NXM-MHS Module - rear view)