AMX NetLinx NI-2100 Hardware Reference Guide

Introduction
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NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 Hardware Reference Guide
Introduction
Overview
The X100-Series of NetLinx Integrated Master Controllers can both be programmed to control RS-232/422/
485, Relay, IR/Serial, and Input/Output devices through the use of both the NetLinx programming language
and the NetLinx Studio application version 2.x.
These NI Controllers are shipped with Duet firmware and can not be downgraded to earlier Non-Duet
firmware (< build 300).
These NI Controllers are Duet-compatible and can be upgraded via firmware. Duet is a dual-interpreter
firmware platform from AMX which combines the proven reliability and power of NetLinx with the extensive
capabilities of the Java
®
2 MicroEdition (J2ME) platform. Duet simplifies the programming of a system that
includes the NI Controller and other third party devices by standardizing device and function definitions,
defaulting touch panel button assignments, and controlling feedback methods. Dynamic Device Discovery
makes integration even easier by automatically identifying and communicating with devices which support
this beaconing technology.
Features
References within this manual to NI X100-Series Controllers are used to describe the
NI-2100/3100/4100 Integrated Controllers. When there is an overlap of information
with other related NI Controllers, an X will be used to refer to both sets of units.
As an example, if a feature is shared by both the NI-4000 and the NI-4100 Controller,
the term "NI-4x00 Series" is used.
NI Controllers - Features
NI-2100 NetLinx Integrated Controllers
Name / FG# Features
NI-2100 Controller (FG2105-04) • 3 Configurable RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Serial ports
•4 Relays
• 4 IR / Serial ports
• 4 Digital I/O ports
• 2 Communication Networks: AxLink and Ethernet (TCP/IP)
• 404 MIPS processor speed
• 64 MB RAM
• 512 MB CompactFlash (upgradeable to 4 GB)
• 1 MB Non-Volatile Memory
• AMX Device Discovery enabled
• JITC Compliant
Note: The NI-2100 can be upgraded to provide 1 ICSHub and 2
ICSNet ports by installing the optional ICSNet daughter card
(FG2105-10).
NI-2100/ICS Controller with ICSNet
(FG2105-14)

AMX NetLinx NI-2100 Specifications

General

Brand	AMX
Model	NetLinx NI-2100
Category	Controller
Language	English