AMX EXB-COM2 Specification

Brand: AMX

Model: EXB-COM2

Category: Gateways/controllers

Type: Specification

Operation/Reference Guide

Central Controllers

ICSLan Device Control Boxes

EXB-COM2

EXB-I/O8

EXB-IRS4

EXB-MP1

EXB-REL8

Last Revised: 8/02/2012

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Table of Contents

ICSLan Device Control Boxes .............................................................................1

Overview .................................................................................................................. 1

Common Features..................................................................................................... 2

LAN/PoE Port ........................................................................................................... 3

Detailed LED Behavior.............................................................................................. 4

Installation ..........................................................................................................5

Mounting Options (Rack Trays and Mounting Brackets) ........................................... 5

AVB-VSTYLE-SURFACE-MNT (FG1010-722) .................................................................... 5

AVB-VSTYLE-RMK (FG1010-720)..................................................................................... 5

AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U (FG1010-721)........................................................................ 5

AVB-VSTYLE-POLE-MNT (FG1010-723)........................................................................... 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................... 7

Preparing/Connecting Captive Wires........................................................................ 7

LAN/PoE Port ........................................................................................................... 7

Network Configuration .......................................................................................9

Overview .................................................................................................................. 9

Default Parameters For Static IP Mode .......................................................................... 9

DHCP Mode .................................................................................................................... 9

TCP/IP Address Configuration......................................................................................... 9

Telnet IP Configuration Commands............................................................................... 10

Master Connection Modes...................................................................................... 10

TCP vs. UDP .................................................................................................................. 10

URL vs. NDP vs. Auto .................................................................................................... 10

Factory Default Parameters .................................................................................... 11

Device IDs .............................................................................................................. 12

Using the ID Pushbutton......................................................................................... 12

Using "Identify Mode" to Set the Device Address on the EXB Modules ...................... 13

Toggling Between Static and DHCP IP Addressing....................................................... 14

Performing a Factory Reset .................................................................................... 14

Resetting the Unit to the Factory Default Firmware Image .................................... 14

Programming the EXB Modules.............................................................................. 15

EXB-COM2 .......................................................................................................17

Overview ................................................................................................................ 17

EXB-COM2 Product Specifications................................................................................ 17

Connections and Wiring.......................................................................................... 18

LAN/PoE Port (RJ45) ..................................................................................................... 18

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Port 1(Multi-Protocol COM Port)................................................................................... 18

Port 2 (RS-232 only)....................................................................................................... 18

NetLinx Programming............................................................................................. 19

EXB-COM2 Port Assignments ...................................................................................... 19

EXB-COM2 SEND_COMMANDs.................................................................................... 19

SEND_STRING Escape Sequences ................................................................................. 19

Telnet commands .......................................................................................................... 19

EXB-I/O8 ...........................................................................................................21

Overview ................................................................................................................ 21

EXB-I/O8 Product Specifications ................................................................................... 21

Connections and Wiring.......................................................................................... 22

LAN/PoE Port (RJ45) ..................................................................................................... 22

Port 1 (I/O 1-8) .............................................................................................................. 22

NetLinx Programming............................................................................................. 22

EXB-IO8 Port Assignments ........................................................................................... 22

EXB-IO8 Channel Assignments ..................................................................................... 22

EXB-I/O8 SEND_COMMANDs....................................................................................... 23

Telnet commands .......................................................................................................... 23

EXB-IRS4 ...........................................................................................................25

Overview ................................................................................................................ 25

EXB-IRS4 Product Specifications ................................................................................... 25

Connections and Wiring.......................................................................................... 26

LAN/PoE Port (RJ45) ..................................................................................................... 26

IR/Serial Port Bank (Ports 1-4)................................................................................. 26

Input Port Bank....................................................................................................... 26

Input Linking ........................................................................................................... 27

Unlinked Mode (Default) ............................................................................................... 27

Linked Mode ................................................................................................................. 27

Input Pin ........................................................................................................................ 27

Entering/Exiting Linked Mode....................................................................................... 27

Linked Modes ................................................................................................................ 28

NetLinx Programming............................................................................................. 29

EXB-IRS4 Port Assignments........................................................................................... 29

EXB-IRS4 Channel Assignments..................................................................................... 29

EXB-IRS4 SEND_COMMANDs ....................................................................................... 30

Telnet commands .......................................................................................................... 30

EXB-MP1 ..........................................................................................................31

Overview ................................................................................................................ 31

EXB-MP1 Product Specifications ................................................................................... 31

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Connections and Wiring.......................................................................................... 32

LAN/PoE Port (RJ45) ..................................................................................................... 32

Port 1 (RS-232 only) ...................................................................................................... 32

Port 2 (I/O) .................................................................................................................... 32

Port 3 (IR-TX/Serial)....................................................................................................... 33

Port 4 (IR-RX)................................................................................................................. 33

NetLinx Programming............................................................................................. 34

EXB-MP1 SEND_COMMANDs....................................................................................... 34

SEND_STRING Escape Sequences................................................................................. 34

Telnet commands .......................................................................................................... 34

EXB-REL8 ..........................................................................................................35

Overview ................................................................................................................ 35

EXB-REL8 Product Specifications .................................................................................. 35

Connections and Wiring.......................................................................................... 36

LAN/PoE Port (RJ45) ..................................................................................................... 36

Port 1 (Relay Connector) ............................................................................................... 36

NetLinx Programming............................................................................................. 36

EXB-REL8 Port Assignments.......................................................................................... 36

EXB-REL8 Channel Assignments.................................................................................... 36

EXB-REL8 SEND_COMMANDs...................................................................................... 36

Telnet commands .......................................................................................................... 36

NetLinx Send Commands .................................................................................37

B9MOFF .................................................................................................................................... 37

B9MON ..................................................................................................................................... 37

CAROFF..................................................................................................................................... 37

CARON...................................................................................................................................... 37

CH ............................................................................................................................................. 38

CHARD ...................................................................................................................................... 38

CHARDM ................................................................................................................................... 38

CP.............................................................................................................................................. 39

CTOF ......................................................................................................................................... 39

CTON ........................................................................................................................................ 39

CTSPSH ..................................................................................................................................... 40

CTSPSH OFF.............................................................................................................................. 40

ESCSEQOFF .............................................................................................................................. 40

ESCSEQON ............................................................................................................................... 40

GET BAUD................................................................................................................................. 40

GET DBT.................................................................................................................................... 40

GET INPUT ................................................................................................................................ 41

GET MODE................................................................................................................................ 41

GET OFF DELAY........................................................................................................................ 41

GET ON DELAY ......................................................................................................................... 41

HSOFF ....................................................................................................................................... 41

HSON ........................................................................................................................................ 41

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IROFF........................................................................................................................................ 42

LED-DIS..................................................................................................................................... 42

LED-EN ..................................................................................................................................... 42

POD .......................................................................................................................................... 42

POF........................................................................................................................................... 43

PON .......................................................................................................................................... 43

PTOF......................................................................................................................................... 44

PTON ........................................................................................................................................ 44

REBOOT.................................................................................................................................... 44

RXCLR ....................................................................................................................................... 45

RXOFF ...................................................................................................................................... 45

RXON........................................................................................................................................ 45

SET BAUD ................................................................................................................................. 45

SET DBT .................................................................................................................................... 46

SET DBTF .................................................................................................................................. 46

SET INPUT................................................................................................................................. 46

SET INPUT LINK ........................................................................................................................ 46

SET IO LINK .............................................................................................................................. 46

SET MODE ................................................................................................................................ 47

SET_NDX_DESC........................................................................................................................ 47

SET OFF DELAY ........................................................................................................................ 47

SET ON DELAY ......................................................................................................................... 47

SP.............................................................................................................................................. 48

TSET BAUD ............................................................................................................................... 48

TXCLR ....................................................................................................................................... 48

XCH .......................................................................................................................................... 49

XCHM ....................................................................................................................................... 49

XOFF......................................................................................................................................... 50

XON.......................................................................................................................................... 50

SEND_STRING Escape Sequences .......................................................................... 51

27,17......................................................................................................................................... 51

27,18,0...................................................................................................................................... 51

27,18,1...................................................................................................................................... 51

27,19......................................................................................................................................... 51

27,20,0...................................................................................................................................... 51

Terminal (Telnet) Commands ............................................................................53

Overview ................................................................................................................ 53

Establishing a Terminal Connection via Telnet........................................................ 53

Telnet Username and Password.............................................................................. 53

Additional Notes ........................................................................................................... 54

Setting a Telnet Username and Password ..................................................................... 54

Telnet Commands ................................................................................................... 54

? or Help ................................................................................................................................... 54

DEVICE STATUS........................................................................................................................ 54

EXIT .......................................................................................................................................... 55

FACTORYFWIMAGE ................................................................................................................. 55

GET CONFIG............................................................................................................................. 55

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GET CONNECTION ................................................................................................................... 55

GET DEVICE .............................................................................................................................. 55

GET DNS ................................................................................................................................... 55

GET ETHERNET MODE ............................................................................................................. 55

GET FRIENDLY <name> ............................................................................................................ 55

GET IP ....................................................................................................................................... 56

GET LOCATION......................................................................................................................... 56

GET SN...................................................................................................................................... 56

MSG [ON|OFF]........................................................................................................................... 56

NDP UNBIND ............................................................................................................................ 56

PING [ADDRESS] ....................................................................................................................... 56

REBOOT .................................................................................................................................... 56

RENEW DHCP ........................................................................................................................... 56

RESET FACTORY ....................................................................................................................... 56

SET CONNECTION.................................................................................................................... 57

SET DEVICE ............................................................................................................................... 57

SET DNS .................................................................................................................................... 57

SET ETHERNET MODE .............................................................................................................. 58

SET FRIENDLY........................................................................................................................... 58

SET IP ........................................................................................................................................ 58

SET LOCATION ......................................................................................................................... 58

Notes on Specific Telnet Clients ............................................................................. 59

Windows Client Programs ............................................................................................. 59

SET TELNET PORT..................................................................................................................... 59

SET TELNET USERNAME........................................................................................................... 59

SET TELNET PASSWORD .......................................................................................................... 59

SHOW CONNECTION LOG ....................................................................................................... 59

SHOW CONNECTION STATS .................................................................................................... 59

SHOW LOG ............................................................................................................................... 59

Linux Telnet Client ........................................................................................................ 60

Enabling / Disabling Telnet on EXB Modules.......................................................... 60

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ICSLan Device Control Boxes

Overview

The EXB family of ICSLan Device Control Boxes (FIG. 1) provides Ethernet-based remote port expansion for

NetLinx Central Controllers. ICSLan Device Control Boxes may be used to provide remote ports for a master

(eliminating the need to implement another Central Controller), or to provide large numbers of ports in a rack-

mount environment.

FIG. 1 ICSLan Device Control Boxes

ICSLan Device Control Boxes - Product Family

Name FG# Description Page Reference

EXB-COM2 FG2100-22 ICSLan Serial Interface, 2 Ports See page 17

EXB-I/O8 FG2100-21 ICSLan Input/Output Interface, 8 Channels See page 21

EXB-IRS4 FG2100-23 ICSLan IR/S Interface, 4 IR/S and 4 Inputs See page 25

EXB-MP1 FG2100-26 ICSLan Multi-Port, 1 COM, 1 IR/S, 2 I/O, 1 IR RX See page 31

EXB-REL8 FG2100-20 ICSLan Relay Interface, 8 Channels See page 35

EXB-MP1 (FG2100-26)

EXB-COM2 (FG2100-22)

EXB-I/08 (FG2100-21)

EXB-IRS4 (FG2100-23)

EXB-REL8 (FG2100-20)

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Common Features

Many features are common to all products in the EXB family, as described in the following table.

Model -specific features are described in the following sections.

ICSLan Device Control Boxes - Common Features

Dimensions (HWD): • EXB-COM2, -I/O8, -IRS4 and -REL8:

1.00” x 4.35” x 5.15” (25.48 x 110.36 x 130.81)

•EXB-MP1:

1.00” x 3.04” x 4.82” (25.48cm x 77.14cm x 122.43cm)

Weight: • EXB-COM2: 1 lb (454 g)

• EXB-I/O8: 1 lb (454 g)

• EXB-IRS4: 1 lb (454 g)

• EXB-MP1: 1 lb (454 g)

• EXB-REL8: 1 lb (454 g)

Power Requirements: PoE (Power-over-Ethernet).

Idle (minimum) Power Draw: Busy (maximum) Power Draw

• EXB-COM2: 40mA 1.92 watts 40mA 1.92 watts

• EXB-IO8: 30mA 1.44 watts 40mA 1.92 watts

• EXB-IRS4: 40mA 1.92 watts 50mA 2.4 watts

• EXB-MP1 40mA 1.92 watts 40mA 1.92 watts

• EXB-REL8: 40mA 1.92 watts 70mA 3.36 watts

Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish

Front Panel Components

ID Pushbutton: The ID Pushbutton serves four functions:

• ID Mode: Used in conjunction with the ID Mode feature in NetLinx Studio, a

momentary push assigns a device address to the Module. See the Using

"Identify Mode" to Set the Device Address on the EXB Modules section on

page 13 for details.

• Static/DHCP: If the button is pressed and held for 10 seconds or longer and

then released, the unit toggles between static and dynamic IP addressing. See

the Toggling Between Static and DHCP IP Addressing section on page 14 for

details.

• Factory Reset: If the ID button is held for 10 seconds or longer during the boot

process, the unit will reset to factory defaults. See the Performing a Factory

Reset section on page 14 for details.

• Factory Image: If the ID pushbutton is held for 20 seconds and released while

the Module is booting up, the Module will restore itself to a factory firmware

image. See the Resetting the Unit to the Factory Default Firmware

Image section on page 14 for details.

Status LED: The green Status LED indicates unit status.

See the Detailed LED Behavior section on page 4 for details.

L/A LED: The green L/A (Link / Active) LED indicates communication status.

See the Detailed LED Behavior section on page 4 for details.

Rear Panel Components

Ethernet / PoE

Connector

RJ-45 connector provides IP communication and PoE.

This is an Auto MDI/MDI-X enabled port, therefore either straight-through or

crossover Ethernet cables can be used.

Note: The Ethernet connector is located on the front panel of the EXB-MP1 (see

FIG. 9 on page 31)

Module Specific

Connectors

Varies per model - refer to Connections and Wiring in each of the following

sections.

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LAN/PoE Port

The LAN/PoE (RJ45) port on all EXB Modules provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity. Use standard

Cat5/6/6E ethernet cable to connect the EXB Module to the LAN. The following table lists the pinouts,

signals, and pairing for the Network port.

The Ethernet Port LEDs show communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode information:

SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when

the speed is 10 Mbps.

L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated

correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

ICSLan Device Control Boxes - Common Features (Cont.)

Storage/Operating

Environment:

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

• Storage Temperature: -10° C (14° F) to 60° C (140° F)

• Operating Humidity: 5% to 85% RH (non-condensing)

• Heat Dissipation (Typical): 36.9 BTU/hr

• Designed for indoor use only.

Certifications: FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, and IEC 60950

Included & Optional

Accessories

Varies per model - refer to the Specifications tables in each of the following

sections.

LAN/PoE Port Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color

1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 White-Orange

2 TX - 2 --------- 2 Orange

3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 White-Green

4 no connection 4 --------- 4 Blue

5 no connection 5 --------- 5 White-Blue

6 RX - 6 --------- 6 Green

7 no connection 7 --------- 7 White-Brown

8 no connection 8 --------- 8 Brown

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Detailed LED Behavior

The table below provides detailed descriptions of all blink patterns for the Status and A/L LEDs on the front

panels of all EXB Modules.

The I/O LED column refers to port-specific Input and/or Output LEDs on a particular model. For

example, I/O includes all serial TX and RX LEDs on a COM2 or all Relay output LEDs on a

REL8.

The term “Light Show” refers to the back-and-forth scanning pattern of the LEDs associated with

the I/Os on each model.

See the Using the ID Pushbutton section on page 12 for additional information.

EXB Modules - Detailed LED Behavior

Module Condition L/A LED Status LED I/O LED

Normal Online with

Master (rest)

On if connected to master.

Blink off w/ data.

Follow Master’s

instruction for Blink

Message if online with

Master, otherwise ON

On when active,

otherwise off

Normal Boot (DHCP

found)

Note: This state

continues from the

time an IP address is

obtained until the device

is online with the Master.

OFF ON Normal Light Show,

then OFF until online

with Master, then normal

operation

Normal Boot (DHCP, no

server)

Note: This state

continues until a valid

IP address is obtained.

Fast Blink, then normal

operation

ON Normal Light Show,

then OFF until online

with Master, then

normal operation

Normal Boot (Static IP)

Note: This state

continues until the device

finishes the Light Show.

OFF during Light Show,

then normal operation

(Off until connected to

Master)

Fast Blink (continues

only during Light Show),

then ON until first blink

from Master.

Normal Light Show,

then OFF until online

with Master, then normal

operation

Boot with ID Pushbutton

held down

Slow Blink (1Hz) Slow Blink (1Hz) Slow Blink (1Hz)

ID Pushbutton held down

long enough for reset to

default parameters

Fast Blink until ID

Pushbutton is released,

then OFF

Fast Blink until ID

Pushbutton is released,

then OFF

Fast Blink until ID

Pushbutton is released,

then OFF

ID Pushbutton held down

long enough for reset to

default firmware image

Solid ON, transitions to

OFF once the unit

completes writing to flash

and is ready to reboot

Solid ON, transitions

to OFF once the unit

completes writing to flash

and is ready to reboot

Solid ON, transitions

to OFF once the unit

completes writing to

flash and is ready to

reboot

In Auto ID mode Normal Blink (2Hz) Normal

ID Pushbutton held down

long enough to accept

new ID

2 Blinks, then normal 2 Blinks, then normal 2 Blinks, then normal

After boot: ID Pushbutton

held down, but not long

enough for IP mode

change

Slow Blink (1Hz) Slow Blink (1Hz) Slow Blink (1Hz)

After boot: ID Pushbutton

held down long enough

for IP mode change

Fast Blink, then OFF Fast Blink, then OFF Fast Blink, then OFF

Downloading Firmware to

Flash Due to an upgrade

via NetLinx Studio.

Fast Blink, alternating

with Status LED)

Fast Blink, alternating

with L/A LED)

Fast Blink, alternating

LEDs

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Installation

Mounting Options (Rack Trays and Mounting Brackets)

Refer to the documentation provided with each of the mounting kits for installation instructions (also available

online at www.amx.com).

AVB-VSTYLE-SURFACE-MNT (FG1010-722)

V Style Single Module Surface Mount Brackets - Mount a single module to the wall, under a desk, etc

(FIG. 2).

AVB-VSTYLE-RMK (FG1010-720)

V Style Module Tray Rack - Mount up to four modules side by side in a 1 RU space (FIG. 3).

AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U (FG1010-721)

V Style Module Tray Rack - Mount up to four modules side by side in a 1 RU space, with Fill Plates for

instances when the entire tray is not full (FIG. 3).

Note that the tray illustrated in FIG. 3 is shown upside down for ease of installation. However, the tray can be

rack-mounted in a rack either way.

Also note that the Fill Plate included in this illustration is included only in the AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U

(FG1010-721).

FIG. 2 AVB-VSTYLE-SURFACE-MNT

FIG. 3 AVB-VSTYLE-RMK

Below surface mounting

Above surface mounting

Fill Plate

(included with the AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U mounting kit only)

The AVB-VSTYLE-RMK and AVB-VSTYLE-RMK-FILL-1U mounting kits are

appropriate for the EXB-COM2, -IRS4, -IO8 and -REL8 (but not the EXB-MP1).

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AVB-VSTYLE-POLE-MNT (FG1010-723)

V Style Single Module Pole Mounting Kit - Suspend a single module to a pole (FIG. 4).

FIG. 4 AVB-VSTYLE-POLE-MNT

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For UL compliance, the EXB family of ICSLan Device Control Boxes should be powered directly

via any listed external IEC/UL 60950-1 2nd edition certified LPS PoE switch or injector, such as

the AMX NXA-ENET8POE or PS-POE-AF.

The EXB family of ICSLan Device Control Boxes are intended for Network Environment 0 per

IEC TR62101, and are to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

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.

Do not tighten the screws excessively; doing so may strip the threads and damage the connector.

LAN/PoE Port

The LAN/PoE (RJ45) port on all EXB Modules provides 10/100 BaseT network connectivity. Use standard

Cat5/6/6E ethernet cable to connect the EXB Module to the LAN. The following table lists the pinouts,

signals, and pairing for the Network port.

The Ethernet Port LEDs show communication activity, connection status, speeds, and mode information:

SPD (speed) - Yellow LED lights On when the connection speed is 100 Mbps and turns Off when

the speed is 10 Mbps.

L/A (link/activity) - Green LED lights On when the Ethernet cables are connected and terminated

correctly, and blinks when receiving Ethernet data packets.

LAN/PoE Port Pinouts and Signals

Pin Signals Connections Pairing Color

1 TX + 1 --------- 1 1 --------- 2 White-Orange

2 TX - 2 --------- 2 Orange

3 RX + 3 --------- 3 3 --------- 6 White-Green

4 DC + 4 --------- 4 Blue

5 DC + 5 --------- 5 White-Blue

6 RX - 6 --------- 6 Green

7 DC - 7 --------- 7 White-Brown

8 DC - 8 --------- 8 Brown

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Network Configuration

ICSLan Device Control Boxes

Network Configuration

Overview

EXB modules support two IP addressing modes: Static IP, and DHCP (with link-local fallback).

By default, EXB Modules are set to DHCP Mode.

The modules can be configured for either of these modes via two methods:

The front-panel ID Pushbutton (see the Toggling Between Static and DHCP IP Addressing on

page 14).

Telnet command (see the Terminal (Telnet) Commands on page 53).

Default Parameters For Static IP Mode

DHCP Mode

When in DHCP mode (the default setting), the module will attempt to get a DHCP lease (consisting of IP

address, gateway, and other network parameters). Should it fail to obtain a lease from a DHCP server, it will

then configure itself for a link-local address.

EXB modules utilize a modified link-local addressing procedure: the first address to be tried is a

known address in the link-local space: 169.254.2.2. That address will be probed, and if unclaimed

will be used by the EXB module.

If 169.254.2.2 is already claimed, the EXB module will choose a random address within the

169.252.x.x link-local address space (again probing to ensure that it is unclaimed).

Once operating with a link-local address, the device will periodically re-try DHCP, and re-assign the IP to a

valid DHCP grant if successful.

At any time, if the device determines that its IP address has changed, it will disconnect from the Master (if

necessary, depending on the connection state), and then reconnect to the Master.

TCP/IP Address Configuration

EXB modules support IPV4 network addresses, gateway addresses, DNS server addresses, and network name.

EXB modules support Nexus Discovery Protocol (NDP) capabilities as well as IP discovery via NetLinx

Studio.

"Link-Local Fallback" is a method by which an IP host can derive a local network-

unique IP address, by negotiating with the other IP hosts on the same network, as a

fallback from DHCP. Link-Local can also be used in its own right as the primary

method of IP address allocation. See "DHCP Mode" below for details.

Default Parameters For Static IP Mode

Address: 192.168.1.2

Netmask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.1.1

DNS1: 192.168.1.1

DNS2: 192.168.1.1

DNS3: 192.168.1.1

NDP stands for "NetLinx Discovery Protocol", a device discovery method used by

NetLinx Masters. With NDP Beacon enabled, the Master will transmit NDP beacons

for AMX's proprietary device discovery.

Network Configuration

ICSLan Device Control Boxes

Telnet IP Configuration Commands

The SET IP (page 58) and GET IP (page 56) Telnet commands listed in the following table can be sent

directly to the device via a Telnet terminal session. These commands can be used for initial network

configuration of the EXB Modules.

The default Telnet port is 23. A value of 0 disables the telnet server.

Telnet is enabled by default.

See the Terminal (Telnet) Commands section on page 53 for details.

Master Connection Modes

The mode of communication used for connection to the Master is specified via the SET CONNECTION Telnet

command (see page 57).

The options are “AUTO”, “URLTCP”, “URLUDP” or “NDP”, as described below.

Note that default connection mode setting is NDP.

AUTO - This mode utilizes TCP communication; it looks for a matching System Number and

attempts to come online with the first master it sees with that System Number.

URLTCP - TCP; the Master is specified via URL.

URLUDP - UDP; the Master is specified via URL.

NDP - UDP; this mode utilizes the NDP binding process to assign the EXB Module (the physical

device) to a Master via NetLinx Studio. Once bound, communications are conducted via UDP.

TCP vs. UDP

TCP - Protocol has built-in retry mechanism.

UDP - Protocol does not have a built-in retry mechanism, but consumes fewer resources on the

Master. AMX’s UDP implementation of NetLinx employs a retry mechanism to provide the

reliability of TCP, with the resource efficiency of UDP.

URL vs. NDP vs. Auto

Determining which connection method to use for Master Connection Mode is essentially a matter of deciding

what information the device should use to identify the correct target Master for connection.

The default mode is NDP; the mode can be changed via the SET CONNECTION Telnet command (see

page 57).

URL - The device connects to the Master with the specified URL. The device must be configured

with the URL of a specific Master via the SET CONNECTION Telnet command (see page 57).

NDP - The device connects to the Master it's been bound to based on the Masters MAC address.

The binding is configured via NetLinx Studio. Once bound, the device must be unbound using

either NetLinx Studio or the Telnet NDP UNBIND command before being re-bound to a different

Master.

Alternatively, NDP devices can be bound/unbound via options on the Master’s Web Configuration

pages (System > Manage NetLinx). Refer to the NetLinx Integrated Controllers- WebConsole &

Programming Guide (System - Manage NetLinx section) for details.

Auto - The device connects to the first Master it finds with the specified System Number. The

device must be configured with the desired system number via the SET CONNECTION Telnet

command (see page 57).

Use of this method requires that only one Master has any particular system number, and is visible to

the subnet. If this is the case, then Auto is the most simple choice. However, with Auto, you are not

hard-bound to a particular Master. Therefore, if at some point in the future, another Master is

configured with the same system number, the result is that the EXB Module could show up on that

other Master.

In URL modes, the Master can use either an IP address or a DNS name.

Network Configuration

ICSLan Device Control Boxes

Factory Default Parameters

Factory Default Parameters are the values stored in the unit at the time it leaves the factory. EXB Modules can

be restored the unit to their factory default parameters in several ways:

via the ID Pushbutton (see the Performing a Factory Reset section on page 14)

via the RESET FACTORY telnet command (see page 56)

The factory default parameters are listed below:

Factory Default Parameters

Parameter Value

MAC Address As set in factory

Serial Number As set in factory

Ethernet mode Auto (i.e., speed, duplex, both, auto)

IP Addressing Mode DHCP

IP Address (for static mode) 192.168.1.2

Netmask (for static mode) 255.255.255.0

Gateway (for static mode) 192.168.1.1

DNS1 (for static mode) 192.168.1.1

DNS2 (for static mode) 192.168.1.1

DNS3 (for static mode) 192.168.1.1

DNS Domain amx.com

Hostname Last seven digits of the model-serial number - unique for each unit

Master Connection Mode NDP - See the Master Connection Modes section on page 10 for details.

Master URL (for TCP and UDP

URL modes)

“” (blank)

Master Connection port number

for TCP and UDP URL modes

1319

Friendly-Name “” (blank)

Note: If the Friendly Name is non-blank, both Friendly Name and Location

are concatenated to make NDPSTRING2, otherwise NDPSTRING2 is

generated from the unit’s serial number.

Location “”

Stored MAC address of Master

(used for NDP binding)

00:00:00:00:00:00

ICSP Device Number 0 (receive dynamic device number from Master)

System Number 0

Username for Master Blank (empty string)

A blank username and password implies that no encryption will be used

Password for Master Blank (empty string)

A blank username and password implies that no encryption will be used

Telnet port 23

A value of 0 disables the telnet server. Telnet is enabled by default.

Telnet username Blank (empty string)

A blank username and password implies that the telnet server will not query

for username password

Telnet password Blank (empty string)

CTOF time 5 (0.5 seconds)

CTON time 5 (0.5 seconds)

Baud Data Rate/Format 9600, 8, N, 1

Network Configuration

ICSLan Device Control Boxes

Device IDs

Using the ID Pushbutton

Use the ID Pushbutton (on the front panel of all EXB Modules) to perform various initial configuration

settings, as described in the following sections. The ID Pushbutton provides several functions, depending on

when and for how long the pushbutton is pressed and held:

Momentary press: If the device is in ID mode, a momentary press causes the module to identify

itself to the system. Note that a momentary press at any other time is ignored.

See the Using "Identify Mode" to Set the Device Address on the EXB Modules section (below) for

details.

10-Second Press and Hold (during runtime): If the ID Pushbutton is held for 10 seconds or longer

and then released during runtime (i.e., after boot completes), the unit will toggle between Static IP

and DHCP Mode IP addressing - after the button is released.

Note that after applying the new setting, the module will automatically reboot.

By default, EXB Modules are set to DHCP Mode (with link-local fallback).

See the Toggling Between Static and DHCP IP Addressing section on page 14 for details.

10-Second Press and Hold (during boot-up): If the ID Pushbutton is held for 10 seconds or longer

at boot, the module will reset to factory default parameters and reboot after release.

Press and hold the ID Pushbutton while plugging in the Ethernet / PoE connector. Begin counting

only when the LEDs begin to flash (as opposed to the moment that the connector is inserted).

Note that once the module has started booting up, all LEDs flash in unison at the rate of once per

second. After 10 flashes at this rate, the LEDs will flash in unison at a faster rate. At the point that

the blink rate increases (approximately 10 seconds after boot-up), release the pushbutton.

See the Performing a Factory Reset section on page 14 for details.

20-Second Press and Hold (during boot-up): If the ID Pushbutton is held for 20 seconds or longer

at boot, the module will reset to the factory default firmware image and reboot after release.

Press and hold the ID Pushbutton while plugging in the Ethernet / PoE connector. Begin counting

only when the LEDs begin to flash (as opposed to the moment that the connector is inserted).

Note that once the module has started booting up, all LEDs flash in unison at the rate of once per

second. After 10 flashes at this rate, the LEDs will blink in unison at a faster rate. After 10 seconds

of flashing at the increased rate, all LEDs go to solid on. At the point that the LEDs go to solid on

(approximately 20 seconds after boot-up), release the pushbutton.

See the Resetting the Unit to the Factory Default Firmware Image section on page 14 for details.

Device IDs

Model ID (16-bits)

EXB-COM2 0x0164

EXB-I/O8 0x0168

EXB-IRS4 0x0166

EXB-MP1 0x0165

EXB-REL8 0x0167

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