Introduction
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NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
NI-4100 Specifications
NI-4100 Specifications
Models Available: • NI-4100 64MB Controller (FG2105-06)
• NI-4100/256 256MB Controller (FG2105-26)
Dimensions (HWD): • 5 3/16" x 17" x 9 5/16" (13.2 cm x 43.2 cm x 23.7 cm)
• RU: 3
Power Requirement: • 900 mA @ 12 VDC
Memory: NI-4100:
• 64 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM
NI-4100/256:
• 256 MB SDRAM
• 1 MB Non-volatile (NV) SRAM
Compact Flash: 2GB or greater (upgradeable to 4GB - see Other AMX Equipment).
Note: AMX may increase Flash size at any time in response to market availability.
Weight: 9.15 lbs (4.15 kg)
Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish
Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950
Front Panel LEDs/Slots
LINK/ACT (green): Blinks when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated correctly. Also blinks
when receiving Ethernet data packets.
Status (green): Blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and communicating properly.
Output (red): Blinks when the Controller transmits data, sets channels On and Off, sends data
strings, etc.
Input (yellow): Blinks when the Controller receives data from button pushes, strings, commands,
channel levels, etc.
RS-232/422/485 (red): Light to indicate that DB9 Ports 1 - 7 are transmitting or receiving RS-232, 422, or
485 data.
Relay (red): Light to indicate the relay channels 1 - 8 are active (closed). These LEDs reflect the
state of the relay on Port 8.
IR/Serial (red): Light to indicate the 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 (yellow): Light when the rear I/O channels 1 - 8 are active. The LED for each I/O port reflects
the state of that particular port.
NetLinx Control
Card Slots 1 - 4:
Accepts up to 4 compatible NetLinx Cards (NXC-COM2, NXC-I/O10, etc.)
Rear Panel Components
RS-232/422/485
(Ports 1 - 7):
7 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: 2 RJ-45 connectors for ICSNet interface (provided by optional ICSNet daughter
card).
ICSHub Out: RJ-45 connector provides data to a Hub connected to the Controller (provided by
optional ICSNet daughter card).
Relay (Port 8): • 8-channel single-pole single throw relay ports
• Each relay is independently controlled.
• Supports up to 8 independent external relay devices
• Channel range = 1-8
• Each relay can switch up to 24 VDC or 28 VAC @ 1 A
• Two 8-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) connectors provide relay termination
Digital I/O
(Port 17):
8-channel binary I/O port for contact closure with each input being capable of volt-
age sensing. Input format is software selectable with interactive power sensing for
IR ports.