Corporation NetLinx Integrated Controllers Hardware Reference Guide

Introduction
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NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
NI-4100 Specifications
The NI-4100 (FIG. 5) is geared toward those advanced control and automation requirements associated
with most complex commercial and residential installations. The NI-4100 provides support for up to 4
NetLinx control cards (such as NXC-COM2, NXC-IRS4, etc.), 7 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports,
8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays.
The NI-4100’s on-board Master also provides the ability to update installed control card firmware.
FIG. 5 NI-4100 NetLinx Integrated Controller (front view)
FIG. 6 NI-4100 front and rear panel connectors and components
ON
5
GND
TXD
RXD
Function
RS - 232 / 422 / 485
4
TX+
3
2
RX-
1
Pin
(Ports 1-7)
Pin
9
7
8
6
Function
TX-
RTS
CTS
RX+
ID
OUTPUT
INPUT
STATUS
LINK/ACT
TX
RS - 2 32 / 422 / 485
RXTX
1
TXTX RX RX
2 3
RXTXRX TXRX
546
RXTX
7
1
RELAYS
432658712 7
IR / SERIAL
34 65821
I / O
543678
AXlink LED
Relays
RS-232/422/485 (Ports 1-7)
I/O
IR/Serial
Front
Rear
Program port
DIP
switch
ICSNet (2)
ICSHub Out
(green)
ID Pushbutton
(Port 8)
Ethernet
AXlink
port
PWR
CardFrame DIP
switch
Slot 1-4 connectors
RS-232/422/485 TX/RX LEDs (red/yellow)
Relay LEDs (red)
IR/Serial LEDs (red)
I/O LEDs (yellow)
Link/Active-Status-Output-Input
(Ports 9-16)
(Port 17)
NetLinx Card slots (1 - 4)