Operation/Reference Guide NetLinx® Cardframe, Control Cards, and NetModules NXC, NXF, and NXM Series Central Controllers L a s t R e v is e d : 8 / 2 5 / 2 0 1 1
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Table of Contents Table of Contents NXF CardFrame and NetModules ......................................................................1 NXF CardFrame ........................................................................................................ 1 NXF Cardframe Specifications ................................................................................. 2 Mounting Master/Hub Cards in an NXF CardFrame........................................................
Table of Contents NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card ............................................................13 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 13 Pinouts, Signals, and I/O Mode Functions .............................................................. 14 NXC-I/O10 Channel Assignments ........................................................................... 14 Setting the Switch/Voltage Mode Jumpers .............
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Table of Contents iv NetLinx Cardframe, Control Cards, and NetModules
NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXF CardFrame and NetModules NetLinx Control Cards can be installed in the NetLinx® (NXF) CardFrame, the NI-4000, or in modules for stand-alone operation. The NXF CardFrame accommodates a NetLinx Master (or Hub) card, up to twelve NetLinx Control cards, and provides a back plane to distribute power and data to/from the cards. The NXF CardFrame provides terminals on the rear panel for connection to the control cards and a system power supply.
NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXF Cardframe Specifications NXF Cardframe Specifications Power Requirement 12 VDC; varies with installed Control Cards. Dimensions (HWD) 3.5" x 17.0" x 9.6" (8.89 cm x 43.18 cm x 24.38 cm) Weight 9.1 lbs (4.1 kg) Front Panel Components: Master/Hub Card slot Houses the Master or Hub Card. Refer to the NetLinx Master Cards and Modules or NetLinx Hub Cards and Modules instruction manuals for detailed information.
NXF CardFrame and NetModules For example: For DIP switch setting, 00010101: (0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 96 + 0 + 384 + 1536) + SLOT # (ex:1) = 2017. A card in slot number 7 would be device address 2023. 1. Set the CardFrame Number DIP switch based on the information listed in the table below. Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Value 12 24 48 96 192 384 768 1536 2. Cycle power for approximately 5 seconds, so the system can read the new device number settings.
NXF CardFrame and NetModules NXS-NMS NetModules The NXS-NMS NetModules (FG2009-10) accommodate one NetLinx Control Card, and connect to the NetLinx bus via ICSNet connections. The NetModules offer a simple and economical way to integrate additional functionality to control systems. FIG. 2 shows a NetModule shell and its main components.
NXF CardFrame and NetModules Preparing/connecting captive wires 1. Strip 0.25 inch of wire insulation off all wires. 2. Insert each wire into the appropriate opening on the connector according to the wiring diagrams and connector types described in this section. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the wires in the connector. Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector. Using the ID button The ID Button on the rear panel of the NetModules (see FIG.
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NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card The NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card (FG2022) provides two RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 control ports and LED feedback for remote sources connected to the NetLinx CardFrame, NI-4000 or NetModule. FIG. 3 shows the COM2 card. ICSNET Status LED LED 1 LED 4 FIG.
NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card Pinouts and Wiring Configuration NXC-COM2 Pinouts Pin Signal Function NXC-COM2 Wiring Configuration RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 1 GND Signal ground X 2 RXD1 Receive data X X 3 TXD1 Transmit data X 4 CTS1 Clear to send X 5 RTS1 Request to send X 6 TX1+ Transmit data 7 TX1- Transmit data X X (strap to pin 9) 8 RX1+ Receive data X X (strap to pin 6) 9 RX1- Receive data X X (strap to pin 7) 10 +12 VDC Power X X (strap to pin 8) Op
NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Programming Information NXC-COM2 Send_Commands NXC-COM2 Send_Commands Command Description B9MOFF This command works in conjunction with the B9MON command. Disable 9-bit in 232/422/ 455 mode. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,"'B9MOFF'" Example: SEND_COMMAND SOMEDEVICE_1,"'B9MOFF'" Sets the port settings on SOMEDEVICE to match the port's configuration settings. B9MON This command works in conjunction with the B9MOFF command. Enable 9-bit in 232/422/455 mode.
NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description HSOFF Syntax: Disable hardware handshaking (default). Example: SEND_COMMAND ,"'HSOFF'" SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'HSOFF'" Disables hardware handshaking on the RS232_1 device. HSON Enable RTS (ready-tosend) and CTS (clear-tosend) hardware handshaking. RXCLR Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,"'HSON'" Example: SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'HSON'" Enables hardware handshaking on the RS232_1 device.
NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description TSET BAUD Works the same as SET BAUD, except that the changes are not permanent, and the previous values will be restored if the power is cycled on the device. Temporarily set the RS-232/422/485 port's communication parameters for a device.
NXC-COM2 Dual COM Port Control Card NXC-COM2 Send_String Escape Sequences (Cont.) Command Description 27,18,1 Used in conjunction with the 'B9MON' command. Set the ninth data bit to 1 for all subsequent characters to be transmitted. Syntax: SEND_STRING ,"27,18,1" Example: SEND_STRING RS232_1,"27,18,1" Sets the RS232_1 device's ninth data bit to 1 on all character transmissions. 27,19,
NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card The NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card (FG2021) provides 10 Input/Output channels and LED feedback. It acts as a logic-level input and responds to switch closures or voltage level (high/ low) changes. The Switch (SW) and Voltage (VO) modes are set with on-board jumpers. FIG. 4 shows the I/O10 card. The I/Os on this card are not dry closure; they are electronic switches that float at 5V when Off.
NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card Pinouts, Signals, and I/O Mode Functions NXC-I/O10 Pinouts, Signals, and I/O Mode Functions Pin Signal SW mode Functions VO mode functions 1 Common Signal ground Common #1 2 I/O #1 Input #1 Input #1 3 Common Signal ground Common #2 4 I/O #2 Input #2 Input #2 5 Common Signal ground Common #3 6 I/O #3 Input #3 Input #3 7 Common Signal ground Common #4 8 I/O #4 Input #4 Input #4 9 Common Signal ground Common #5 10 I/O #5 Input #5 I
NXC-I/O10 Input/Output Control Card In switch mode, the A terminals are connected to the NetLinx Controller's ground. Sources that require isolation from the Controller's ground should use voltage mode, and provide switched DC power for sensing as required. Setting the Voltage Clamp Jumper (+12V or Open) Set the V- Clamp jumper (J31) to +12 V (default) to clamp any voltage connected to I/O ports 1-10 to 12 V. Set to Open for connections that will draw more than 12 V.
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NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card The NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card (FG2023) provides four IR/Serial input control ports with LED status feedback. Each port in the NXC-IRS4 stores programmed commands for IR- or serial-controlled devices. FIG. 5 shows the IRS4 card. FIG.
NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card Pinouts, Signals, and Functions NXC-IRS4 Pinouts, Signals, and Functions Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function 1 GND Signal ground 10 Input #1 Logic input 2 Output #1 IR data 11 Input #2 Logic input 3 GND Signal ground 12 Input #3 Logic input 4 Output #2 IR data 13 Input #4 Logic input 5 GND Signal ground 14 Power +12 VDC 6 Output #3 IR data 15 ----------------- no connection 7 GND Signal ground 16 ----------------- no conne
NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description CH All channels below 100 are transmitted as two digits. If the IR code for ENTER (function #21) is loaded, an Enter will follow the number. If the channel is greater than or equal to (>=) 100, then IR function 127 or 20 (whichever exists) is generated for the one hundred digit. Uses 'CTON' and 'CTOF' times for pulse times. Send IR pulses for the selected a channel.
NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET MODE The port responds with: ,,. Syntax: Poll the IR/Serial port's configuration parameters and SEND_COMMAND ,"'GET MODE'" report the active mode Example: settings to the device SEND_COMMAND IR_1,"'GET MODE" requesting the information.
NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description PON If at any time the IR sensor input reads that the device is OFF (such as if one turned it off manually at the front panel), IR function 27 (if available) or IR function 9 is automatically generated in an attempt to turn the device back ON. If three attempts fail, the IR port will continue executing commands in the buffer and trying to turn the device On.
NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET IO LINK The I/O status is automatically reported on channel 255 on the IR port. The I/O channel is used for power sensing (via a PCS or VSS). A channel of zero disables the I/O link. Link an IR or Serial port to a selected I/O channel for use with the 'DE', 'POD', 'PON', and 'POF' commands. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,"'SET IO LINK '" Variable: I/O number = 1 - 4.
NXC-IRS4 4-Port IR/S Control Card NXC-IRS4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XCHM Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,"'XCHM '" Changes the IR output pattern for the 'XCH' send command. Variable: extended channel mode = 0 - 4. Example: SEND_COMMAND IR_1,"'XCHM 3'" Sets the IR_1 device's extended channel command to mode 3. Mode 0 Example (default): [x][x] SEND_COMMAND IR_1,"'XCH 3'" Transmits the IR code as 3-enter.
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NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card The NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card (FG2020) provides ten relays that support devices that employ simple momentary or latching contact-closure control, with LED feedback. FIG. 6 shows the REL-10 card: NO and NC 3-pin jumpers J1 - J5 NO and NC 3-pin jumpers J6 - J10 FIG.
NXC-REL10 Relay Control Card NXC-REL10 Connections/Wiring The NXC-REL10 Control Card has 10 relays that are independently controlled and electrically isolated. The relay contacts are rated for a maximum of 1 A @ 0-24 VAC or 0-28 VDC (resistive). Jumpers located on the Card allow you to select Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) contact settings: NO (Normally open Jumper pins 1 and 2 (default). NC (Normally closed) Jumper pins 2 and 3.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card The NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card (FG2025) provides four independent analog-to-digital inputs and four independent digital-to-analog outputs, which are controllable over the ICSP network. Each port can be configured for a variety of DC input and output signals. The NXC-VAI4 incorporates the functionality of the AXC-VAI2 and AXC-VRG AXlink cards. FIG. 7 shows the VAI4 card: FIG.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Specifications (Cont.) I/O Status LEDs 1-8: (two LEDs per channel) Note: LEDs light to indicate ON status. • 4 yellow LED's (one per channel) light to indicate input signal changes reported to the Master. • 4 red LED's (one per channel) light to indicate output signal changes.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card Channel Assignments The channel ON/OFF assignments for the NXC-VAI4 are described in the following table. Off = 50% voltage, and all channel assignments are mutually exclusive. NXC-VAI4 Channel Assignments Channel State Function ON While channel 1 is ON, the voltage on Output 1 will ramp up at the "CURRENT OUTPUT 1 RAMP UP TIME" rate. The voltage ramp stops if the maximum is reached. OFF Stops voltage ramping on Output 1 at current value.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Channel Assignments (Cont.) Channel 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 State Function ON While channel 17 is ON, the voltage on Output 4 is set to 0% OFF Sets Output 4 voltage to 50%. ON While channel 18 is ON, the voltage on Output 1 is set to 75% OFF Sets Output 1 voltage to 50%. ON While channel 19 is ON, the voltage on Output 2 is set to 75% OFF Sets Output 2 voltage to 50%.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Input Level Assignments NXC-VAI4 Input Level Assignments Level Description 1 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 1 (range= 0 to 255). 2 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 2 (range= 0 to 255). 3 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 3 (range= 0 to 255). 4 8 bit field, returns the current output voltage code for Output 4 (range= 0 to 255).
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GAS When these variables have been set, and a GL command is in progress, the speed output on Output will be reduced to that specified when the position as read on Output is within the distance specified away from the target position. Sets the slowdown distance and slowdown speed.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GS The change of speed takes place immediately even if a positional change Sets the speed variable to be operation is currently in progress. The voltage output for speed 0 (i.e. when no used for future positional (GL) motion is desired) is at the mid-point between the Min and Max output voltages. The positive speed 127 is the max and negative speed 127 is the commands. min. Other speeds are scaled proportionately.
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description PE The specified output will then remain proportional to the specified input. Selects which voltage reference (if any) is to be used for scaling of the output voltage. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,'P
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description PR It can be set to ramp both down to up and up to down or just down to up or just up to down. Sets the CURRENT OUTPUT RAMP UP TIME and/or CURRENT OUTPUT RAMP DOWN TIME of the specified Output where TIME is the time to ramp the full range. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND ,'P
NXC-VAI4 Analog Voltage Control Card NXC-VAI4 Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description PZ These variables are used to calculate calibration parameters for I/O (input or output). Receiving this command with no voltage specified returns the specified set point to the default value. Sets one of the two "set point" variables "I/O SET POINT H|L" (high or low).
NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card The NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card (FG2024) provides four discrete volume control channels with LED feedback. The volume control channels can be programmed for mono or stereo operation, and balanced or unbalanced audio connections. It supports programmable audio levels, audio mute, variable ramp speeds and preset levels.
NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card Pinouts, Signals, and Functions NXC-VOL4 Pinouts, Signals, and Functions Pin Signal Balanced Function Unbalanced Function Audio GND Audio GND Channel 1 1 GND 2 Input 1+ Audio IN Audio IN 3 Input 1- Audio IN Audio GND 4 Output 1+ Audio OUT Audio OUT 5 Output 1- Audio OUT no connection Audio GND Audio GND Channel 2 6 GND 7 Input 2+ Audio IN Audio IN 8 Input 2- Audio IN Audio GND 9 Output 2+ Audio OUT Audio OUT 10 Output 2- Audio OUT no c
NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card NXC-VOL4 Channel Assignments The NXC- VOL4 channel assignments are listed in the following table. This card has 2 ports with 2 audio "channels" in each port. The two audio "channels", which can be used as right and left, should not be confused with the channel assignments, which are sent to and from the card. NXC-VOL4 Channel Assignments (per port) Port 1 Port 2 Description Channel: Channel: 1 1 While channel is on, ramps the volume on audio channels 1 and 2 up (increase).
NXC-VOL4 Volume Control Card SEND_LEVEL This keyword sends a value to a specific level on a NetLinx device/port.
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