Quick Start Guide

NI-3000 NetLinx Integrated Controller

For more detailed installation, configuration, programming, file transfer, and
operating instructions, refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2000,
NI-3000, NI-4000) Instruction Manual, available online at www.amx.com.

NI-3000 Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Panel
Connectors:

RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1 - 7): Seven RS-232/422/485 control

ports using DB9 (male) connectors with XON/XOFF (transmit
on/transmit off), CTS/RTS (clear to send/ready to send), and
300-115,200 baud.
ICSNet: Two RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface.
ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected
to the Controller.
Relay (Port 8): 8-channel single-pole single throw relay ports with
each relay being independently controlled and supporting up to
8 independent external relay devices.
Digital I/O (Port 17): 8-channel binary I/O port for contact closure
with each input being capable of voltage sensing. Input format is
software selectable with interactive power sensing for IR ports.
IR/Serial (Ports 9 - 16): Eight IR/Serial control ports support
high-frequency carriers of up to 1.142 MHz with each output
being capable of two electrical formats: IR or Serial. Eight
IR/Serial data signals can be generated simultaneously. IR ports
support data mode (at limited baud rates and wiring distances).
Program Port: RS-232 DB9 connector (male) can be connected to
a DB9 port on a PC. This connector can be used with serial and
NetLinx programming commands, as well as other DB9 capable
devices, to both upload/download information from the NetLinx
Studio program.
Configuration DIP Switch: Sets the communication parameters for
the Program port.
ID Pushbutton: Sets the NetLinx ID (Device only) assignment for
the device.
Ethernet Port: LEDs show communication activity, connection
status, speeds, and mode information:
SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed
is 100 Mbps and turns Off when the speed is 10 Mbps.
L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables
are connected and terminated correctly, and blinks when
receiving Ethernet data packets.
AXlink LED: Green LED indicates the state of the AXlink port.
AXlink Port: 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector that
provides data and power to external control devices.
Power Port: 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (male) connector.

Included
Accessories:

FIG. 1 NI-3000 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)

Overview
The NI-3000 unit (FG2105-05) is geared toward those advanced control
and automation requirements associated with a larger area or multiple
rooms. The NI-3000 provides support for 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports,
8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays.

ATTENTION!
To utilize the latest security firmware features, verify you are using the latest
NI firmware for the on-board Master. Verify you are using the latest version
of NetLinx Studio (available for download from www.amx.com). After the
installation of build 130 (or higher) to the on-board Master, Telnet security
configuration access becomes disabled.

Specifications
NI-3000 Specifications
Dimensions
(HWD):

3.47" x 17.00" x 3.47" (8.81 cm x 43.18 cm x 8.82 cm)

2 rack units high

Power
Requirement:

900 mA @ 12 VDC

Memory:

32 MB SDRAM
1 MB Non-volatile Flash

Compact Flash:

32 MB Card (upgradeable) (refer to the Other AMX Equipment

section)
Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers (NI-2000, NI-3000,
and NI-4000 Series) Instruction Manual for more information.

Weight:

4.55 lbs (2.06 kg)

Enclosure:

Metal with black matte finish

Certifications:

FCC Part 15 Class B and CE

Front Panel
Components:

LINK/ACT: Green LED blinks when the Ethernet cables are

connected and terminated correctly. Also blinks when receiving
Ethernet data packets.
Status: Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is
programmed and communicating properly.
Output: Red LED blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets
channels On and Off, sends data strings, etc.
Input: Yellow LED blinks when the Controller receives data from
button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.
RS-232/422/485 LEDs: 7 sets of red and yellow LEDs light to
indicate the rear DB9 Ports 1 - 7 are transmitting or receiving
RS-232, 422, or 485 data
Relay LEDs: Eight red LEDs light to indicate the rear relay
channels 1 - 8 are active (closed). These LEDs reflect the state of
the relay on Port 8.
IR/Serial LEDs: Eight red LEDs light to indicate the rear IR/Serial
channels 1 - 8 are transmitting control data on Ports 9 - 16. LED
indictor for each IR port remains lit for the length of time that
IR/Serial data is being generated.
I/O LEDs: Eight yellow LEDs light when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8
are active. LED indicator for each I/O port reflects the state of that
particular port.
Rack-mount brackets: Provides an installation option for the
Integrated Controller to be mounted into an equipment rack,
when used with the Installation Kit (KA2105-01).

Other AMX
Equipment:

2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector (41-5025)

4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AXlink connector (41-5047)
10-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) I/O connector (41-5107)
Installation Kit (KA2105-01):
8-pin Relay Common Strip
Four rack mount screws
Four washers
Quick Start Guide
Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix female Relay connectors
(41-5083)
Two CC-NIRC IR Emitters
Two removable rack ears (62-2105-07)
2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix male connector (41-5026)
CSB Cable Support Bracket (FG517)
CC-NIRC IR cables (FG10-000-11)
CC-NSER IR/Serial cables (FG10-007-10)
NCK, NetLinx Connector Kit (FG2902)
STS, Serial To Screw Terminal (FG959)
Upgrade Compact Flash (factory programmed with firmware):
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)

Ethernet Ports used by the NI Controller

Ethernet Ports Used
Port type

Description

Standard Port #

FTP

The on-board Master has a built-in FTP server.

21/20 (TCP)

SSH

The SSH port uses SSL as a mechanism to configure

and diagnose a NetLinx system. This port value is
used for secure Telnet communication.
Note: We currently ONLY support SSH version 2.

22 (TCP)

Telnet

The NetLinx Telnet server provides a mechanism to

configure and diagnose a NetLinx system.

23 (TCP)

HTTP

The Master has a built-in web server that complies

with the HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of
the required features of HTTP v1.1.

80 (TCP)

HTTPS/SSL

The Master has a built-in SSL protected web server.

443 (TCP)

ICSP

Peer-to-peer protocol used for both Master-to-Master

and Master-to-device communications.

1319 (UDP/TCP)

integration!
Solutions

The feature on the Master uses, by default, port

10500 for the XML based communication protocol.
This port is connected to by the client web browsers
JVM when integration! Solutions control pages are
retrieved from the on-board Masters web server.

10500 (TCP)

Connections and Wiring

Baud Rate Settings

FIG. 2 shows the layout of the connectors and components located on the
rear of the NI-3000 NetLinx Integrated Controller.

Baud Rate

Position 5

Position 6

Position 7

9600 bps

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

38,400 bps
(default)

OFF

ON

ON

ON

57,600 bps

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

115,200 bps

ON

ON

ON

ON

Rear

ICSNet (2)
ICSHub Out

RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-7)

Relays
(Port 8)

I/O (Port 17)

ID Pushbutton

Ethernet

IR/Serial (Ports 9-16)

Note: DIP switch 1 activates/deactivates the Program Run Disable

Mode. DIP Switches 2,3, and 4 must remain OFF at all times.

DIP
switch

Preparing the NI-3000 for Serial Communication

Program port

1.

AXlink LED
(green)
AXlink port

PWR

2.

FIG. 2 NI-3000 rear connectors and components

3.

Wiring a power connection

Use a 12 VDC-compliant power supply to provide power to the Integrated
Controller through the rear 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix. Use the power
requirements information listed in the Specifications table to determine the
power draw.

4.

The incoming PWR and GND cable from the PSN power supply must be
connected to their corresponding locations within the PWR connector.
Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers Instruction Manual for more
detailed wiring connection information.

6.

RS-232/422/485 wiring connector information

FIG. 3 shows the pinout and wiring specification information for the rear
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 (DB9) Device Ports. These ports support most
standard serial mouse control devices and RS-232 communication
protocols for PC data transmission (NI-3000 uses Ports 1 - 7).

5.

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

DB9 Serial Port pinouts (male connector)

9
8

5
4
3
2
1

7
6

RS-232

RS-422

Pin 2: RX signal
Pin 3: TX signal
PIN 5: GND
Pin 7: RTS
Pin 8: CTS

Pin 1: RX Pin 4: TX +
PIN 5: GND
Pin 6: RX +
Pin 9: TX -

RS-485
Pin 1: A (strap to 9)
Pin 4: B (strap to 6)
PIN 5: GND
Pin 6: B (strap to 4)
Pin 9: A (strap to 1)

12.

13.

14.

Male

FIG. 3 RS-232/422/485 DB9 (male) connector pinouts

RJ-45 Connections
Use a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to provide communication between the
Integrated Controller and external NetLinx devices.
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Connector
The Ethernet cable provides 10/100 network connectivity between the
panel and the NetLinx Master (FIG. 4).
L/A - Link/Activity LED lights
(green) when the Ethernet
cables are connected and
terminated correctly.

Position 8

SPD - Speed LED lights (yellow) when

the connection speed is 100 Mbps
and turns Off when the speed
is 10 Mbps.

FIG. 4 Layout of Ethernet LEDs

Baud Rate Settings
The Program Port DIP switch is located on the rear of the device. Use this
DIP switch to set the baud rate for the Program Port, according to the
settings shown in the following table. Make sure the baud rate you set
matches the baud rate on your PC's NetLinx COM Settings before
programming the unit. By default, the baud rate is set to 38,400 (bps).

Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs >
AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).
Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main
menu, to open the Master Communication Settings dialog box.
Click the Communications Settings button to open the
Communications Settings dialog.
Click the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection
section) to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master.
Click the Serial radio button (from the Transport Connection Option
section) to indicate you are connecting to the Master via a COM port.
Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings
dialog) to open the Serial Settings dialog and set the COM port
parameters (used to communicate to the NetLinx Master).
Click the OK button three times to return to the main application.
Right-click the Online Tree tab entry and select Refresh System.
Assign a System Value by using Diagnostics > Device Addressing
from the Main menu.
Enable the Change System selection by clicking on it and then
enter the current and new System values.
Click the Change Device/System Number button and when finished
click Done.
Select Tools > Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot
the Master dialog, then click Reboot to restart the Master and
incorporate any changes.
Once the dialog replies with "Reboot of system complete", click
Done and then click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window
to view the devices on the System.The default System value is one.
Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select
Refresh System to re-populate the list.

Configuring the NI-3000 for Ethernet Communication

Before continuing, complete the COM port steps above.
1.
2.

Connect an Ethernet cable to the units rear Ethernet connector.

Select Diagnostics > Network Address from the Main menu and
enter the System, Device (0 for a Master), and Host Name
information.
3. To configure the Address:
Use a DHCP Address by selecting the Use DHCP radio button, then
click the GET IP button (to obtain a DHCP Address from the DHCP
Server), click the SET IP Information button (to retain the new
address), and then finish the process by clicking the Reboot Master
> OK buttons.
Use a Static IP Address by selecting the Specify IP Address radio
button, enter the IP parameters into the available fields, then click the
SET IP Information button (to retain the pre-reserved IP Address to
the Master), and then click the Reboot Master > OK buttons to finish
the process.
4.

5.

6.

Repeat steps 1 - 5 from the previous section but rather than selecting
the Serial option, choose TCP/IP and edit the settings to match the
IP Address you are using (whether Static or IP).
Click on the Authentication Required radio box (if the Master is
secured) and press the User Name and Password button to enter a
valid username and password being used by the secured Master.
Click the OK button three times to return to the main application.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).
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