Installation and Upgrading

NUMBER:PORT:SYSTEM

where:

NUMBER:

16-bit integer represents the device number

PORT:

16-bit integer represents the port number (in the range 1 through the number of

 

ports on the Controller or device)

SYSTEM:

16-bit integer represents the system number (0 = this system)

Removing NetLinx Control Cards (NI-4000 Only)

To install NetLinx Control Card:

1.Discharge any static electricity from your body, by touching a grounded object and unplug all connectors (if any) from the unit.

2.Remove the three faceplate screws by turning them in a counter-clockwise direction.

3.Remove the faceplate from the front plate (FIG. 1 on page 15).

4.Gently grasp the rear edge of the control card and gently pull it out from the unit (along the internal guide slots).

5.Re-secure the faceplate by inserting the three faceplate screws by turning them in a clockwise direction and securing the front plate to the Integrated Controller.

6.Re-apply power and other connections as necessary.

Compact Flash Upgrades

The NetLinx Integrated Controllers are shipped with a default 32 MB Compact Flash module.

It is recommended that ANY MEMORY UPGRADE should be done prior to any installation. Refer to the following accessing and installation sections for more information.

The Compact Flash card is factory programmed with specific Controller firmware. These cards can be ordered from AMX in several different upgrade sizes (see the following table):

Optional Compact Flash Upgrades

Product Name

Description

 

 

NXA-CFNI64M

64 MB compact flash card (FG2116-31)

 

 

NXA-CFNI128M

128 MB compact flash card (FG2116-32)

 

 

NXA-CFNI256M

256 MB compact flash card (FG2116-33)

 

 

NXA-CFNI512M

512 MB compact flash card (FG2116-34)

 

 

NXA-CFNI1G

1 GB compact flash card (FG2116-35)

 

 

Accessing The Internal Components On An Integrated Controller

1.Carefully detach all connectors from the rear of the unit.

2.Remove the chassis housing screws from both the sides and top of the Controller, as shown in FIG. 3 by using a grounded screwdriver turning in a counter-clockwise rotation.

The NI-2000 and NI-3000 have six screws on top and three on each side.

The NI-4000 has six screws on top and four on each side.

NI-2000, NI-3000, NI-4000 Hardware Reference Guide

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AMX NXI-x000 Series manual Removing NetLinx Control Cards NI-4000 Only, Optional Compact Flash Upgrades