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Quick Start Guide

NX-1200 NetLinx Integrated Controller

Overview

This guide pertains to the NX-1200 NetLinx Integrated Controller (FG2106-01).

The purpose of this document is to illustrate how to set up the device in its

simplest configuration.

Additional Documentation for this device is available

at www.amx.com:

• Refer to the NX-x200 Series Hardware Reference Guide for additional

details on installing, upgrading, and wiring the NX-1200.

• Refer to the NX Series NetLinx Integrated Controllers WebConsole &

Programming Guide for detailed configuration instructions.

What’s in the Box?

The following items are included with the NX-1200:

• 1 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) PWR connector

• 1 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) AxLink connector

• 1 6-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) I/O connector

• 1 10-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (female) RS232/422/485 connector

• 1 5-pin 3.5mm mini-Phoenix (female) RS232 connector

• 1 CC-NIRC, IR Emitter (FG10-000-11)

Power Supply

The suggested power supply for the NX-1200 is a 13.5 VDC 6.6A or 4.4A

output, suitable for 50° C.

Environmental Requirements

The environmental requirements for the NX-1200 are as follows:

• Operating Temperature: 32° F (0° C) to 104° F (40° C)

• Storage Temperature: 4° F (-15° C) to 140° F (60° C)

• Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH

Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns

The following table lists the modes and blink patterns for the front panel LEDs

associated with each mode. These patterns are not evident until after the unit is

powered.

Getting Connected

Note: Ensure the PC you are using to connect to the controller has the

latest version of NetLinx Studio 4.0 installed on it.

Once the controller is powered on, you can connect to it through its IP address.

Note: NX-Series controllers fully support IPv6 network addressing. If the LAN

port is connected to an IPv6 capable network it will self select an appropriate

IPv6 address based on the discovered address parameters of the network to

which it’s attached.

Connecting to the NX-1200 over Ethernet

The NX-1200 is configured for DHCP addressing by default. The controller

uses link local addressing as a backup in case the DHCP server is

inaccessible. See the

Switching the IP Address from a Dynamic to

Static section

for information on setting a static IP address. Verify there is an

active LAN connection on the controller’s LAN port before beginning this

procedure.

1. Using category cable, connect the LAN port on the rear panel of the

controller to your external network.

FIG. 1 displays the location of the LAN port on the rear panel.

FIG. 1 NX-1200 rear panel

2. In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Workspace Communications

Settings to open the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.

3. Click System Settings to open the Communication Settings dialog, and

select the Network tab.

4. Click Listen for Masters to open the Listen For Masters dialog, and click

Start Listening to begin listening for “blink” (UDP) messages from NetLinx

Masters on the same subnet. As Masters are discovered, they are added

to the List of Active NetLinx Master Controllers.

5. When you see the IP Address for the target Master in the List of Active

NetLinx Master Controllers, click Stop Listening.

6. Select the IP Address of the target Master and click Select to Add. The

New TCP/IP Setting dialog appears, indicating the selected IP address. Fill

in the available fields as necessary. Click OK to save changes and return

to the Communication Settings dialog. The new Master’s IP address now

appears in the List of Addresses.

7. With the newly added Master selected, click Select. The window updates

to indicate that the newly added and selected Master is now the current

communication configuration.

8. Click OK on each open dialog to exit and return to the workspace.

9. Refresh the Online Tree (select Refresh System Online Tree from the

Online Tree context menu) to connect to the Master.

Connecting to the NX-1200 via USB

If you do not have a DHCP server or if the controller has an unknown static IP

address, you can obtain the IP address of the controller via USB.

1. Using a standard Type-B to Type-A USB cable, connect the Program Port

on the front panel of the controller to your PC.

FIG. 2 displays the location of the Program Port.

FIG. 2 NX-1200 front panel

2. In NetLinx Studio, select Settings > Workspace Communications

Settings to open the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.

3. Click System Settings to open the Communication Settings dialog.

4. Select the USB tab. The USB tab features a list of Masters connected to

your PC via USB. The IP address of the Master appears in the IPv4

Address column.

5. Highlight your Master and click Select to connect to it.

Switching the IP Address from a Dynamic to Static

To toggle between static and dynamic IP addresses,

hold the ID pushbutton

on the front panel of the NX-1200 for 10 seconds. When complete, the controller

automatically reboots itself. After the controller is fully booted, use the

Workspace Communications Settings dialog in NetLinx Studio to create a new

connection to the controller. See the Default IP Addresses section for the list of

default IP addresses.

Note: Ensure the controller is fully booted when you press and hold the ID

pushbutton. Pressing and holding the ID pushbutton while the controller is

booting resets the unit to its factory defaults.

Modes and LED Blink Patterns

LEDs and Blink Patterns

Mode

STATUS

(green)

OUTPUT (red) INPUT (yellow)

Boot ON OFF ON

Contacting DHCP

server

ON OFF Fast Blink

Using link-local

address

Slow Blink OFF OFF

Program running Slow Blink ON when

transmitting data

ON when

receiving data

No program

running

ON ON when

transmitting data

ON when

receiving data

Connect category cable

to the LAN port

Connect Type-B USB cable

to the Program Port

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Page 1 - Quick Start Guide

Quick Start GuideNX-1200 NetLinx Integrated ControllerOverviewThis guide pertains to the NX-1200 NetLinx Integrated Controller (FG2106-01). The purpos

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