AMX NXC-M/ME/MPE User manual

Brand: AMX

Model: NXC-M/ME/MPE

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

NXM-MHS

instruction manual

NetLinx Central Controllers and Cards

NetLinx Master Cards

and Modules

NXM-MHS, NXC-M/ME/MPE

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NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Table of Contents

Product Information - NetLinx Modules .................................................................1

NXM-MHS (NXM Modules) ............................................................................................... 1

NXM-MHS specifications ......................................................................................................... 1

Program Port DIP switch - baud rate settings .......................................................................... 2

Program Port DIP switch - Program Run Disable (PRD) mode ............................................... 3

Setting the Program Port DIP Switch ....................................................................................... 3

Program Port Connections/Wiring............................................................................................ 4

DB-9 Program port (front panel)............................................................................................... 4

5-Pin Program port (rear panel) ............................................................................................... 4

Modes and front panel LED blink patterns ............................................................................... 5

Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub........................................................................................... 5

Rear panel LEDs: AXLink ........................................................................................................ 5

Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet (ME and MPE only) ...................................................................... 6

NXC-M Master Card ..................................................................................................7

Specifications .................................................................................................................... 7

Rear panel components ........................................................................................................... 8

Installing an (optional) NCP-E Ethernet Card.................................................................... 8

NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card ..............................................................................11

Specifications .................................................................................................................. 11

Ethernet Ports used by the ME .............................................................................................. 12

Rear panel components ......................................................................................................... 12

NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card ..................................................................13

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 13

Rear panel components ......................................................................................................... 14

SPE Port Connection/Wiring ........................................................................................... 14

SPE Cable pinout information ................................................................................................ 15

Installation and Wiring ...........................................................................................17

Mounting the Modules Into an Equipment Rack.............................................................. 17

Mounting the Master Cards in an NXF CardFrame or NXI.............................................. 17

Preparing/connecting captive wires ....................................................................................... 18

ICSNet RJ-45 Connections/Wiring .................................................................................. 18

ICSHub RJ-45 Connections/Wiring ................................................................................. 19

Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Connections/Wiring ....................................................... 19

Replacing the Lithium Batteries....................................................................................... 20

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Programming ..........................................................................................................21

Program Port Commands ............................................................................................... 21

ESC Pass Codes ............................................................................................................ 24

Notes on specific Telnet/Terminal clients........................................................................ 24

Windows client programs ....................................................................................................... 24

Linux Telnet client .................................................................................................................. 24

NetLinx Security .....................................................................................................25

NetLinx Security Features............................................................................................... 25

Security Terms Used in This Document.......................................................................... 25

User........................................................................................................................................ 25

Group ..................................................................................................................................... 25

User Name ............................................................................................................................. 26

Group Name........................................................................................................................... 26

Password ............................................................................................................................... 26

Access Rights ........................................................................................................................ 26

Directory Associations............................................................................................................ 26

Initial Setup (via Telnet or Terminal connection)............................................................. 27

Getting connected .................................................................................................................. 27

Accessing the Security configuration options......................................................................... 27

1) Set system security options for NetLinx master (Security Options Menu) ......................... 28

2) Display system security options for NetLinx master .......................................................... 29

3) Add user............................................................................................................................. 29

4) Edit User ............................................................................................................................ 30

Edit User Menu ...................................................................................................................... 30

Access Rights Menu .............................................................................................................. 31

5) Delete user......................................................................................................................... 32

6) Show the list of authorized users ....................................................................................... 32

7) Add Group.......................................................................................................................... 32

Edit Group Menu .................................................................................................................... 32

Edit Group Menu: Add directory association.......................................................................... 33

Edit Group menu: Delete directory association...................................................................... 33

Edit Group menu: List directory associations......................................................................... 34

Edit Group menu: Change Access Rights.............................................................................. 34

Edit Group menu: Display Access Rights .............................................................................. 34

8) Edit Group.......................................................................................................................... 34

9) Delete Group...................................................................................................................... 35

10) Show List of Authorized Groups ...................................................................................... 35

11) Set Telnet Timeout in seconds ........................................................................................ 35

12) Display Telnet Timeout in seconds .................................................................................. 35

13) Make changes permanent by saving to flash................................................................... 35

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NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Main Security Menu......................................................................................................... 36

Default Security Configuration......................................................................................... 37

Security Help menu................................................................................................................ 38

Logging Into a Session.................................................................................................... 39

Logout ............................................................................................................................. 40

Help Security.......................................................................................................................... 40

Setup Security........................................................................................................................ 40

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Product Information - NetLinx Modules

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Product Information - NetLinx Modules

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules are the controllers for NetLinx Control Systems. The Master

Cards can be installed in the NetLinx CardFrame (NXF), the NetLinx Integrated Controller (NXI),

or a NetLinx Module (NXS-MHS) for stand-alone operation.

The NetLinx Master Cards/Modules covered in this document are:

NXM-MHS (NXM Modules)

NXM-MHS Modules accomodate one NetLinx Master (or Hub) Card. Master Cards can also be

installed in an NXI (NetLinx Integrated Controller), or NXF (NetLinx CardFrame).

FIG. 1 shows the front panel of an NXM module. The front panels are always the same; the rear

panel components are different depending on the features of the Master Card installed.

NXM-MHS specifications

The rear panel components described here are common to all Master Cards/Modules. Components

that are specific to a particular Master Card/Module are described in the Specifications section for

that card.

• NXM-MHS NetLinx Master/Hub Module

• NXC-M Master Card

• NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card

• NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card

FIG. 1 NXM-MHS (front)

NXM-MHS Specifications

Front Panel Components:

Program port DB-9 (male) connector that supports RS-232 communications to your PC

for system programming and diagnostics. You set the port's communica-

tion speed with the Baud Rate DIP switch. See the Program Port DIP

switch - baud rate settings section on page 2 for details.

There are Program ports located on the front and rear panels of the Mas-

ter Cards for easy access. Because these ports share the same circuitry,

you should never use both ports at the same time. Doing so will result in

communication and/or programming errors.

Status LED Green LED blinks to indicate that the system is programmed and commu-

nicating properly.

Output LED Red LED blinks when the Master Card transmits data, sets channels on

and off, sends data strings, etc.

STATUS OUTPUT INPUT

MASTER

PROGRAM

Product Information - NetLinx Modules

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Program Port DIP switch - baud rate settings

The Program Port DIP switch is located at the front of the Master Cards. For Modules, you must

remove the front panel to access the DIP Switch.

Use this DIP switch to set the baud rate for the Program Port, according to the settings shown in the

following table. Make sure the baud rate you set matches the baud rate on your PC's COM port

before programming the Master Card. By default, the baud rate is set to 38,400 (bps). Note the

orientation of the DIP Switch and the ON position label.

NXM-MHS Specifications (Cont.)

Front Panel Components Cont.):

Input LED Yellow LED blinks when the Master Card receives data from button

pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc.

Front Panel LEDs -

blink patterns

These LEDs also display special blink patterns when a mode is activated.

See the Modes and front panel LED blink patterns section on page 5 for

details.

Program Port DIP Switch 8-position DIP switch located behind the front panel for setting the baud

rate for the Program port. The baud rate settings are 9600, 38,400

(default), 57,600 and 115,200 (bps). See the Program Port DIP switch -

baud rate settings section on page 2 for details.

Rear Panel Components:

PWR connector 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power supply

PROGRAM port 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and diagnostics.

There is a Program port located on the front and rear of the Master Cards

for easy access. Because these ports share the same circuitry, you

should never use both ports at the same time. Doing so will result in com-

munication and/or programming errors.

ICSNet connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power (500 mA) and data to external

ICSNet devices

ICSNet LEDs Green LEDs that light when sending/receiving data on that port.

ICSHub In/Out connectors Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to the

Master Card

ICSHub IN/OUT LEDs Yellow LEDs that light when sending/ receiving data on that port.

AXlink LED Green LED shows AXlink/NetLink data activity

Enclosure Metal with black matte finish

Front Faceplate Plastic gray with translucent viewing window

Dimensions (HWD):

Card(s) 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)

Module 5.0" x 4.8" x 8.5" (127 mm x 121.9 mm x 215.9 mm)

Optional accessories • 12 VDC power supply (PSN 6.5, PSN 2.8)

• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (Module)

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NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

DIP switch positions 3 and 4 are reserved for future features and should always be set to the Off

(down) position.

Program Port DIP switch - Program Run Disable (PRD) mode

You can also use the Program Port DIP switch to set the Master Card to Program Run Disable

(PRD) mode according to the settings listed in the table below:

PRD mode prevents the NetLinx program stored in the Master Card from running when you power

up the Master Card. PRD mode should only be used when you suspect the resident NetLinx

program is causing inadvertent communication and/or control problems. If necessary, place the

Master Card in PRD mode and use the NetLinx Studio program to resolve the communication and/

or control problems with the resident NetLinx program. Then, download the new NetLinx program

and try again.

Setting the Program Port DIP Switch

1. Disconnect the power supply from the 2-pin PWR (green) connector on the Master Card.

2. Remove the front faceplate and mounting screws (four) from the Master Card's front panel.

Then, locate the Program Port DIP switch (to the left of the Program port).

3. Set DIP switch positions according to the information listed in the Baud Rate Settings and

PRD Mode Settings tables above.

4. Replace the front panel and faceplate back onto the Master Card and reconnect the 12 VDC

power supply to the 2-pin PWR connector.

Baud Rate Settings

Baud Rate Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8

9600 bps OFF ON OFF ON

38,400 bps (default) OFF ON ON ON

57,600 bps ON OFF OFF OFF

115,200 bps ON ON ON ON

PRD Mode Settings

PRD Mode Position 1 Position 2

Normal mode (default) OFF OFF

PRD Mode ON OFF

Product Information - NetLinx Modules

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Program Port Connections/Wiring

Master Cards are equipped with two Program ports. One is located on the front panel and the other

is on the rear for easy access. The port on the front panel is a DB-9 (male) connector, and the rear

port is a 5-pin (male) connector. Use a Programming cable to connect the Program port to your PC's

COM port to communicate with the Master Card. Then, you can download NetLinx programs to

the Master Card with the NetLinx Studio software program. Refer to the NetLinx Studio instruction

manual for programming instructions.

DB-9 Program port (front panel)

The following table shows the front panel DB-9 Program port connector, pinouts, and signals.

5-Pin Program port (rear panel)

The table below lists the pinouts and signals for the rear panel Program port connector.

DB-9 Program Port, Pinouts, and Signals

DB-9 Program Port Connector Pin Signal

2RX

3TX

5GND

7RTS

8CTS

5-Pin Program Port Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signal

1GND

2RX

3TX

4CTS

5RTS

solder side

12345

6789

Product Information - NetLinx Modules

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Modes and front panel LED blink patterns

The following table lists the modes for the Master Cards/Modules and blink patterns for the front

panel LEDs for each mode.

Rear panel LEDs: ICSNet/ICSHub

Rear panel LEDs: AXLink

Modes and LED Blink Patterns

LEDs and Blink Patterns

Mode Description

STATUS

(green)

OUTPUT

(red)

INPUT

(yellow)

OK Master is functioning properly 1 Blink Normal Normal

Boot Master is rebooting. On On On

Missing device(s) Master detects one or more devices

defined in the NetLinx program that are not

present or connected to the bus.

2 Blinks Normal Normal

AXlink bus failure Master detects a communication failure on

the AXlink bus.

3 Blinks Normal Normal

Contacting DHCP server Master is contacting a DHCP server for IP

configuration information.

On Off Fast Blink

Unknown DHCP server Master could not find the DHCP server. Fast Blink Off Off

Downloading program/

firmware

Downloading a program to the Master

Card's on-board flash memory.

Fast Blink Fast Blink Fast Blink

No program running There is no program loaded, or the pro-

gram is disabled.

On Normal Normal

FIG. 2 Layouts of the ICSNet, ICSHub and Ethernet LEDs

AXLink LED Blink Patterns

Blink Pattern Description

Off No power or the controller is not functioning properly.

1 blink per second Normal operation. Device numbers match the programmed device numbers in

the Axcess program.

2 blinks per second Device numbers do not match the Axcess program, a device is not present, or

a device is not set to the right number.

3 blinks per second AXlink bus error. Check all AXlink bus connections.

Full on Axcess program is not present and there is no AXlink activity.

ICSNet

OUT

ICSHub

ICSHub OUT LED (yellow):

lights to indicate data input

activity on this port.

ICSNet LED (green): lights

to indicate data output

activity on this port.

ICSH

LED

(

)

lights to indicate data

input activity on this port.

PWR

GND

AXM

AXP

AXlink

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NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Rear panel LEDs: Ethernet (ME and MPE only)

FIG. 3 Layout of the Ethernet LEDs (NXC-ME and NXC-MPE only)

SPEED

ETHERNET

10/100

A - Activity LED (yellow)

blinks when receiving

Ethernet data packets.

L - Link LED

(

green

)

lights when

the Ethernet cables are connected

and terminated correctly.

Speed LED (green)

lights when transmitting data at

100 Mbps, and is off when

transmitting at 10 Mbps.

FD - Full Duplex LED (green)

lights when running in full duplex

mode, and is off when running

half duplex mode.

NXC-M Master Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

NXC-M Master Card

Specifications

NXC-M Master Card Specifications

Power Requirements 260 mA @ 12 VDC

Memory • Disk on chip (Non-volatile): 8 MB (upgradeable to 32 MB)

• SDRAM (Volatile): 16 MB

• NVS (Non-volatile): 1 MB

Front Panel Components:

Connector Program port - DB-9 (male) connector for system programming and diagnos-

tics

LED indicators • Status - Green LED shows AXlink/NetLink data activity.

• Output - Red LED shows data output activity.

• Input - Yellow LED shows data input activity.

Rear Panel Components

LED indicators • AXlink - Green LED blinks to show AXlink data activity.

• ICSNet - Green LEDs that light when sending/receiving data.

• ICSHub IN/OUT - Yellow LEDs that light when sending/ receiving data.

Connectors • PWR - 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power.

• AXlink - Black 4-pin (male) captive-wire connector that provides data and

power to external control devices.

Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power supply.

• PROGRAM port - 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and

diagnostics.

• ICSNet - Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power and data to external

ICSNet devices.

Power rating = 500 mA.

• ICSHub IN/OUT - Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs

connected to the Master Card.

Enclosure Metal with black matte finish.

Front Faceplate Plastic gray with translucent viewing window.

Dimensions (HWD):

Card(s) 0.5" x 4.8" x 8.5" (127 mm x 121.9 mm x 215.9 mm)

Module 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)

Weight:

Card only 11.2 oz (317.51 g)

With module 12.8 oz (362.87 g)

Optional accessories • 12 VDC power supply (PSN 6.5, PSN 2.8)

• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (Module)

NXC-M Master Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Rear panel components

FIG. 4 shows the rear panel components of the NXM-M Master Card.

Installing an (optional) NCP-E Ethernet Card

The NXC-M Master Card has an expansion slot (port card connector) that allows you to mount an

NCP-E Ethernet port card as a daughter board. Installing an NCP-E upgrades the NXC-M to an

NXC-ME Master/Ethernet card.

To mount the optional NCP-E port card to the NXC-M:

1. Remove the existing rear plate from the NXC-M, as shown in FIG. 5.

2. Install the new rear plate (included with the NCP-E), as shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 4 NXM-M Master Card (shown mounted in a NXS-MHS Module - rear view)

FIG. 5 Removing the existing rear plate

Master

NXC-M

CTS

PROGRAM

GND

PWR

12VDC

RTS

AXM

AXP

PWR

AXlink

GND

ICSNet

OUT

ICSHub

ICSHub IN/OUT connectors/LEDs

ICSNet connectors/LEDs

PROGRAM port connector

AXLink connector

AXLink status LED (green)

12 VDC power supply connector

NXC-M

NXC-M Master Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

3. Mount the NCP-E to the NXC-M, as shown in FIG. 7.

a. Lower the rear edge (with the Ethernet connector and LEDs) of the NCP-E first.

b. Align the connector with the opening in the rear plate.

c. Lower the other end of the NCP-E, mating the connectors on both cards.

4. Tighten the four screws (included) to secure the Ethernet port card to the NXC-M.

FIG. 6 Installing the new rear plate

FIG. 7 Installing the NCP-E Ethernet Card

NCP-E Ethernet Port Card

Ethernet connector housing

Port Card connector

NXC-M Master Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card

The NXM-ME Master-Ethernet Card is a NetLinx Master Card with a 10/100 Base-T TCP/IP

Ethernet connection.

Specifications

NXC-ME Specifications

Power Requirements 400 mA @ 12 VDC

Memory • Disk on chip (Non-volatile): 8 MB (upgradeable to 32 MB)

• SDRAM (Volatile): 16 MB

• NVS (Non-volatile): 1 MB

LEDs:

AXlink Green LED blinks to show AXlink data activity.

Ethernet 10/100 LEDs that show communication activity, connections, speeds, and mode information:

• A-activity - Yellow LED blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

• L-link - Green LED lights when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated

correctly.

• Speed - Green LED lights when transmitting data at 100 Mbps, and is off when

transmitting at 10 Mbps.

• FD-full duplex - Green LED lights when running in full duplex mode, and is off when

running half duplex mode.

ICSNet Green LED lights when sending/receiving data.

ICSHub IN/OUT Yellow LED lights when sending/receiving data.

Connectors:

PWR 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power supply.

Ethernet 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 connector. The Ethernet Port automatically negotiates the con-

nection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to use half duplex or full duplex

mode.

AXlink Black 4-pin (male) captive-wire connector that provides data and power to external con-

trol devices.

• Power rating = 6 A max; actual load depends on connected power supply.

PROGRAM port 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and diagnostics.

ICSNet Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power and data to external ICSNet devices.

• Power rating = 500 mA.

ICSHub In/Out Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to the Master Card.

Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish.

Front Faceplate: Plastic gray with translucent viewing window.

Dimensions (HWD):

Card(s) 0.5" x 4.8" x 8.5" (127 mm x 121.9 mm x 215.9 mm)

Module 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)

Weight:

Card only 11.2 oz (317.51 g)

With module 12.8 oz (362.87 g)

Optional accessories • 12 VDC power supply (PSN 6.5, PSN 2.8)

• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (Module)

NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Ethernet Ports used by the ME

Rear panel components

FIG. 8 shows the rear panel components of the NXC-ME Master-Ethernet Card.

Ethernet Ports used by the ME

Port Type Description Standard Port #

• ICSP Peer-to-peer protocol used for both master-to-master and

master-to-device communications.

For maximum flexibility, the NetLinx master can be configured

to utilize a different port than 1319 or disable ICSP over

Ethernet completely from either Telnet or the Program Port

located on the NetLinx master itself.

1319 (UDP/TCP)

• PING PONG You must be able to PING an NXC-ME to be able to connect

to it over a network.

3010

• Telnet The NetLinx telnet server provides a mechanism to configure

and diagnose a NetLinx system.

For maximum flexibility, the NetLinx master can be configured

to utilize a different port than 23 or disable Telnet completely

from either Telnet or the Program Port located on the NetLinx

master itself. Once disabled, the only way to enable Telnet

again is from the NetLinx master’s program port.

23 (TCP)

• HTTP The master has a built-in web server that complies with the

HTTP 1.0 specification and supports all of the required fea-

tures of HTTP v1.1.

80 (TCP)

• FTP The NXC-ME has a built-in FTP server that conforms to

RFC959.

21/20 (TCP)

• Internet Inside The Internet Inside feature of the NetLinx master uses, by

default, port 10500 for the XML based communication proto-

col. This port is connected to the client web browser’s JVM

when Internet Inside control pages are retrieved from the

NetLinx master’s web server.

For maximum flexibility, the NetLinx master can be configured

to utilize a different port than 10500 or to disable Internet

Inside completely.

10500 (TCP)

FIG. 8 NXC-ME Master and Ethernet Card (shown mounted in a NXS-MHS Module - rear view)

GND

Master-Ethernet

NXC-ME

12VDC

PWR

SPEED

ETHERNET

10/100

PWR

GND

AXM

AXP

AXlink

RTS

PROGRAM

CTS

ICSNet

OUT

ICSHub

PROGRAM port connector

AXLink connector

AXLink status LED (green)

12 VDC power supply connector

Ethernet 10/100 connector

Ethernet 10/100 LEDs

ICSNet connectors/LEDs

ICSHub IN/OUT

connectors/LEDs

NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card

The NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card shares the features and functionality of the NXC-ME,

but with an RJ-11 SPE (Server Port Expander) connector instead of a 4-pin AXlink connector. The

SPE port allows you to use the NXC-MPE in conjunction with an AXB-SPE (Server Port

Expander) to control up to 12 additional AXlink bus lines of up to 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) in

distance each.

Specifications

NXC-MPE Specifications

Power Requirements 1.55 A @ 12 VDC

Memory • Disk on chip (Non-volatile): 8 MB (upgradeable to 32 MB)

• SDRAM (Volatile): 16 MB

• NVS (Non-volatile): 1 MB

LEDs:

AXlink (green) Lights to show AXlink data activity

ICSNet (green) Lights when sending/receiving data

ICSHub IN/OUT (yellow) Lights when sending/receiving data

Connectors:

PWR 2-pin (male) green captive-wire connector for 12 VDC power supply.

Ethernet 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 connector. The Ethernet Port automatically negotiates the

connection speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and whether to use half duplex or full

duplex mode.

Expansion OUT RJ11 connector connects to an AXB-SPE Server Port Expander.

PROGRAM port 5-pin (male) gray connector for system programming and diagnostics.

ICSNet Two RJ-45 connectors that provide power and data to external ICSNet devices.

• Power rating = 500 mA.

ICSHub IN/OUT Two RJ-45 connectors that provide data to other Hubs connected to the Master

Card.

Enclosure Metal with black matte finish.

Front Faceplate Plastic gray with translucent viewing window.

Dimensions (HWD):

Card(s) 0.5" x 4.8" x 8.5" (127 mm x 121.9 mm x 215.9 mm)

Module 1.5" x 5.0" x 8.8" (45 mm x 127 mm x 224 mm)

Weight:

Card only 11.2 oz (317.51 g)

With module 12.8 oz (362.87 g)

Optional accessories • 12 VDC power supply (PSN 6.5, PSN 2.8)

• AC-RK Accessory Rack Kit (Module)

NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card

NetLinx Master Cards and Modules

Rear panel components

FIG. 9 shows the rear panel components NXC-MPE Master Port Expander Card.

SPE Port Connection/Wiring

Use an RJ-11 cable (6" max. length) to connect the NXC-MPE to an AXB-SPE Slave Port

Expander.

The SPE OUT port on the rear panel of the NXC-MPE connects to the EXPANSION IN port on the

rear panel of the AXB-SPE (FIG. 10).

You can daisy chain multiple AXB-SPE's by connecting the EXPANSION OUT on the primary

AXB-SPE to the EXPANSION IN port on the secondary, as shown in FIG. 11. The connecting RJ-

11 cable should not exceed 6 inches in length. Repeat this process to connect up to nine AXB-

SPE's.

FIG. 9 NXC-MPE Card (shown mounted in a NXS-MHS Module - rear view)

FIG. 10 AXB-SPE (rear panel)

ICSNet

OUT

ICSHub

EXPANSION OUT

12VDC

PWR

AXlink

Master-Ethernet

NXC-MPE

GND

PROGRAM

RTS

CTS

10/100

ETHERNET

SPEED FD

ICSHub In/Out connectors/LEDs

ICSNet connectors/LEDs

Ethernet 10/100 connector

PROGRAM port connector

Expansion port connector (RJ-11)

12 VDC power supply connector

Ethernet 10/100 LEDs

EXPANSION IN port (RJ-11)

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AMX NXC-M/ME/MPE User manual

Brand: AMX

Model: NXC-M/ME/MPE

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

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