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Operation/Reference Guide Central Controllers NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Last Revised: 9/13/2011 NI-3101-SIG Operation/Reference Guide[...]

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Table of Contents i NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integra ted Controller Table of Contents Introduction .................. ...................................................................... ................ 1 NI-3101-SIG Specifications......... .................... ........................ .................... ............... 2 Installat[...]

ii NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Int egrated Controller Table of Contents Resetting the Factory Default System and Device Values ............ ......................... .. 22 Obtaining the Master’s IP Address ( u sing DHCP) .............. ......................... ............ 23 Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx Master .............. ..[...]

Table of Contents iii NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integra ted Controller SSL Server Certificate Creation Procedures ...................... .................... .................. 64 Server - Displ ay SSL Serv er Certificate Informati on ...... ............. ................. ................ .. 6 6 Server - Creatin g a self-genera ted SSL [...]

iv NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Int egrated Controller Table of Contents Initial Setup via a Termi nal Connection ........... ........................ .................... ............ 99 Establishing a Termin al connection via the RS-232/US B Configuration Port .............. . 100 Accessing the Security configuration options ........... .[...]

Table of Contents v NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integra ted Controller WindowsTM clie nt programs ......... ............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ....... 131 Linux Teln et client ...... ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. 131 LED Disab[...]

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Introduction 1 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Introduction The NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLi nx Integrated Co ntroller satisfies the control and automation features common in a l arger a rea or multiple rooms, which may includ e the integration of a lar ger number of devices including VCR and DVD players, pr ojecto[...]

Introduction 2 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller NI-3101-SIG Specifications The NI-3101-SIG (FIG. 1) provides support for 6 configurable RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Ports, 8 IR/Serial Output ports, 8 Digital Input/Output ports, and 8 Relays . FIG. 1 NI-3101 NetLinx Inte grated Controller (front view) FIG. 2 NI-3101 front and re a[...]

Introduction 3 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller NI-3101-SIG Specifications (Cont.) Input/Output LEDs White Output LED blinks when the Controller transmits data, set s channels On/Off, sends data strings, etc. White Input LED blinks when it receives data from button pushes, strings, commands, channel levels, etc. RS-232/42[...]

Introduction 4 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller NI-3101-SIG Specif ications (Cont.) IR/Serial ( Port s 9 - 16 ) Eight IR/Serial control ports support high-frequency carriers up to 1.142 MHz. • Each output is capable of three electrical formats: IR, Serial, and Data • Eight IR/Serial data signals can be generated simul[...]

Installation and Upgrading 5 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Installation and Upgrading Device:Port:System (D:P:S) A device is any hardware component that can be connec ted to an AXlink bus. Each device must be assigned a unique number to locate that device on the bus. Only the Device value can be set through the DIP swi[...]

Installation and Upgrading 6 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 3. Thread the cables through the opening in th e equipm ent rack. Allow for enough slack in the cables to accommodate for movement dur ing the installati on process. 4. Reconnect all cables to their appropriate source /terminal loca tions. Refer t o the Connect[...]

Connections and Wiring 7 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Connections and Wiring Setting the Configuration DIP Switch for the Configuration Port Prior to installing the C ontroller , use the Configura tion DIP switch to set the information used by the Configuration Port for communication. Th e DIP switchse ts the starting[...]

Connections and Wiring 8 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Modes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns The following table lists the modes a nd blink patterns for the front panel LEDs associated with each mode. These patterns are not evident unti l after the unit is powered. Port Assignments and Functionality The rear Port As[...]

Connections and Wiring 9 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller The AXlink port can be used to supply power to downstr eam AXlink-compatible device s, so long as both the power required is LESS THAN 2 Amps t otal and the e xternal power s upply feeding the device has the necessary powe r capability . Wiring Guidelines The Integ[...]

Connections and Wiring 10 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Using the 4-pin mini-Phoe nix connector for data and power Connect the 4-pin 3.5 mm mini-Phoenix (female) captive-wire connector to an external NetLinx device as shown in FIG. 5. Using the 4-pin mini-P hoenix connector for data wit h external power T o use the 4-p[...]

Connections and Wiring 11 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller DB9 Device Port: Connections and Wiring FIG. 7 shows the connector pinouts for the rear RS -232/RS-422/RS-485 (DB9) Device Ports. These ports support most standard RS-232 communi cation protocols for data transmi ssion. This figure gives a visual representation of[...]

Connections and Wiring 12 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring The I/O port responds to either switch closures or voltage level (high/low) changes, or it can be used for logic- level outputs. Up to eight devices may be connected to the I/O connectors on the NI-3101-SIG (FIG. 9).[...]

Connections and Wiring 13 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller The IR/Serial connector wiring sp ecifications are listed in the following table: LAN (Ethernet/RJ-45 Port): Connections and Wiring The following table lists the pinouts, signals, and pairing for the LAN connector . FIG. 1 1 diagrams the RJ-45 pinouts and signals [...]

Connections and Wiring 14 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller LAN LEDs LAN ports used by the Integrated Controllers Replacing the Timekeeper Battery The NI-3101-SIG uses a combinat ion lithium battery and clock crystal package called a T imekeeper . Only one Ti m e k e e p e r unit is installed within a giv en NI-3101-SIG. T[...]

Connections and Wiring 15 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 3. Remove the rear panel from the device, and then disc onnect the NXI control cabl e and remove the Master card. 4. Locate the battery behind the Configuration Port on the circuit board. 5. Carefully slide the battery out of it s socket and insert the new battery[...]

Connections and Wiring 16 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 17 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Configuration and Firmware Update Overview This section refers to steps necessary to both communicate with and upgrade the NI-3101-SIG. Before beginning: 1. Set up and configure the NI-3101-SIG. Refer to the previous Installation and Upgrading section.[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 18 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 7. Set the COM port parameters for the select ed COM po rt used for communication to the NetLinx Maste r . Default parame ters are:  COM1  1 15200  8 Data Bits  No Parity  1 Stop Bit  No Flow Control If communication[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 19 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 2. Select th e Change System selection box from the System to Change section. 3. Enter both the current and ne w system address values. 4. Click the Change Device/System Number b utton. This configures th e Master to accept the new value and incorporat[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 20 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Using Multiple NetLinx Masters When using more than one Master , each unit mu st be ass igned to a se parate Syst em value . A Master ’ s System value can be changed but its device Addr ess must always be set to zero (00000) . The Device Addressing d[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 21 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Recommended NetLinx Device Numbers Using the ID Button to Change the Controller’s Device Value Use the ID Button on the rear panel (in conjunction with ID Mode function in NetLinx Studio) to establish a NetLinx Device ID for the device. The steps des[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 22 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 5. Press the NI Controller ’s ID button to assign the new Device / Syst em values entered in st ep 3 to the Controller . At this point, the " Successful Identification Made " message is disp layed (FIG. 20):  The previous Device and S[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 23 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 3. Click Done to close the Devi ce Addressing dialog. 4. Click Reboot ( fr om the T ools > Reboot the Master Contr oller dialog ) and wait for the Syst em Master to reboot. The ST ATUS and OUTPUT LEDs should be gin to alte rnately blink during the i[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 24 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 4. Note the obtained IP Address ( gr e yed-out and r ead-only ). This information is later entered into the Master Comm unication Settings dialog and used by NetLinx Studi o v 2.x to communicate to the Master via an IP . This address is reserved by the[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 25 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 2. V erify that both the System number corresponds to the System va lue previously assigned within the Device Addressing tab and that zero (0) is entered into the De vice field. 3. Click the Get IP Information button to temporarily configure th e on-bo[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 26 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Communicating with the NI Device via an IP Whether the on-board Master’s IP Addr e ss was Static Set (Set IP Info) or Dynamically obtained (Get IP Info), use the IP Address information fro m the Network Addresses dialog to establish communica tion vi[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 27 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 7. Click the New button to open the New TCP/IP Setting dialog box (FIG. 26) , where you may enter both a previously obtained DHCP or Static IP Address and an associated de scriptio n for the connection into their resp ective fields . 8. Place a checkma[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 28 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 13. Click OK to save the newly entered inform ation and return to the previous Communication Settings dialog box. Click OK again to begin the communica tion process to the Master . 14. Click Ye s to interrupt the current communication fr om the Master [...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 29 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Upgrading the On-board Master Firmware via an IP The on-board Master firmware Kit file is not the same as th e Integrated C ontroller Kit file. Below is a table outlining the current sets of on-b oard Master and Integr at ed Controller Kit files used b[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 30 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller value listed within the active System folder in the OnLine T ree tab of the W orkspace. The Device number is always 0 fo r the NI Master . 8. Select the NI Master’ s Kit file from the Fil es section (FIG. 29). 9. Enter the System numbe r associated w[...]

Configuration and Firmware Upd ate 31 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 17. Right-click the System n umber and sele ct Refresh System . This establishes a new connection to the System and populates the list with the current devices ( and their firmwar e versions ) on your system. Upgrading the NI Contro ller Firmware via I[...]

Configuration and Firmware Updat e 32 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 8. Select the Integrated Cont roller ’ s ( _X00 ) from the Files section (FIG. 31). 9. Enter the System and De vice numbers associated with the target Master ( listed in the W orkspace window ). The P ort field is gr eyed-out. 10. Click the Reboot De[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 33 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller NetLinx Security within the Web Server NetLinx Masters incorporat e built-in security for HTTPS and T erminal sessions ( enhanced with SSL and SSH r espectivel y ), ICSP data verificati on/encryption, and Server Port configur ation. By using both S[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 34 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller NetLinx Security Terms The following table lists some comm only used NetLinx Security terms: Accessing an Unsecured Master via an HTTP Address Refer to the Upgrading the On-boar d Master F irmware via a n IP section on page 29 fo r more detailed in[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 35 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Browser Application Frames A web page (FIG. 32) can be divided in to separate sections or frames, each of which can be independent of one another and display their own information. Located on the left side of the popul ated Browser window is the Na[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 36 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller There is no limit to the number of c oncurrent logins allowed for a single user . This feat ure facilitates the creation of a single user (whic h is r eally an ICSP de vice such as a touc h panel) that is provided to a number of ICSP devices using [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 37 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Master Firmware Security Access Parameters  Master Security Configuration  T erminal (RS232/USB Configuration port) security  HTTP (W eb Server) Security ( allows for access via a secur e HTTP connection (if enabled) by r equiring[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 38 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Clicking on a G4 W ebControl link opens a separate browser window which is configured to display the current information from the panel using the na tive resolution of the target panel. An example is a CA15 panel link opening a ne w window using an[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 39 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller The following table lists the NetLinx Syst em Securi ty options that can be granted or denied by an administrator or other authorized user: Security - System Leve l Security page T o access this page, click the Security Level link fro m within t he[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 40 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller FIG. 36 System Level Securi ty - Enable/Disable Syste m Security page System Level Security Page F eature Description Master Security: This option allows an aut horized user to r equire that a valid username and password be required for access to a[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 41 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller  The following g raphic illustrates the Ports which can be enabled for the validation of rights by using a valid username and password. When one of the above options is enabled, the Master then requires the entry of a valid userna me and pass[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 42 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Setting the system security options for a NetLinx Master This page simply toggles the require ment of a user to enter a valid us ername and passwor d before gaining access to a particular feat ure. For every action, the Master validates whether a u[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 43 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller parameters. If the Configuration option is enable d an d the user wants to modify the Master’ s IP Address; they would either be prompted to log in (via the Login b utton) or if alrea dy logged in, notified whether their rights are sufficient to [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 44 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Security - Group Le vel Security pa ge T o access this page, click the Gr oup Level link ( fr om within the Sec urity se ction of the Navigation frame ). This page (FIG. 39) allows an author ized user to both select and modify an existing group, de[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 45 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Configure Group Properties Page F eature Description Configure Group Properties: This page allows an au thorized user to configure the options for either a pre-existing or new group. Co nfiguration on this page consists of both the options and dire[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 46 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Adding a new Group 1. Click the Group Le vel link ( fr om within the Security se ction of the Navigation fr ame ) to open the Manage Groups page. 2. Click the New button to be transferred to the C onfigure Group Properties page (FIG. 39). 3. From w[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 47 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller give them a new group or assign them (none) as a group. When re turning to delete the desired group, the "Gr oup deleted successfully" notice is displayed. Security - User Level Security page T o access the User Level Securi ty page (FIG.[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 48 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configure User Properties Page F eature Description Configure User Properties: This page allows an authorized user to configur e the options for either a pre-existing or new user . Configuration on this page consists of both the options and di rect[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 49 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Adding a new User The information entered within this page can be used by Modero touch panels to veri fy and establish a secure connection by encrypting the da ta being transmitted betwee n the Master and the panel. This information mu st be entere[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 50 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 8. Click the Update button to save the changes to the targ et Master . A “ User added successfully ” notice is displayed at the top of the page if the page parameters have no errors. 9. Click the Back button to re turn to the Manag e User page.[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 51 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 3. Click the Delete button to remove the selected user and return to the Manage Users page. System Settings This section of the Navigation frame (FIG. 42) provides the ability to both manage existing and pending license keys, manage the active Ne t[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 52 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Manage System Page Components F eature Description Online T ree menu: The Online Tree menu contains button options relating to the entries within the Online T ree. • Expand - Expands the selected level to expose any subfolders. • Refresh - Refr[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 53 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Manage System Page Components (Cont.) F eature Description Management menu options: These management buttons change depending on the source chosen from the Online T ree. • There are three menu grouping s available: - System Menu (to configure Mas[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 54 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Manage System - System Menu Buttons These buttons appear (on the right) when a user clicks on t he purple System icon from wit hin the Online Tree. The selected sy stem number is displa yed below these System menu buttons. System Menu - Modifying t[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 55 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 4. Enter a new numer ic value int o the Ne w System Number field. 5. Click the Update button to save this new value to the sy stem on the targe t Ma ster . The following message, " System number changed to X. M aster must be r ebooted for the [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 56 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 5. Select eith er the Contr ol or Emulate option.  To Control a device means that the prog ram generates message s which appear to a specified device to have come from the Master . The options in th is frame s pecify the < D:P:S> combi [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 57 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 11. W ithin the Command and String fields, you can en ter any number of mess ages that can be sent as either a String or Command. 12. T o Emulate sending a String or Co mmand, type a String or Command within the corresponding field and press the Se[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 58 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Setting up and rem oving a Dia gnostic Filter 1. Setup a diagnostic filter by scro lling down the page and clicking the Modify button below the first empty column. This action opens the Device Conf iguration dialog as a secondary popup window . 2. [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 59 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller  Press the down arrow ( adjacent to the Pr eset drop-down list ) to display a listing of all currently available Presets. Se lect a previous ly configured Preset and press the Recall button to populate all available fiel ds and radio buttons [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 60 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 5. Remove a diagnostic filter by clicking the Modify button below it (from the Diagnostics dialog), then pressing the Rem ove button to delete this filter from the Diagnost ics dialog.  Once a Preset is assigned to a sp ecific Diagnostic filt[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 61 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Setting the Master’s Port Configurations Manage System - Server This page allows a user to both change the port numbers ( used for various W eb services ) and configure the SSL settings used on the Master by bringing up a submenu of options such [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 62 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Modifying the Server Port Settings 1. From within the Ser ver submenu, press the Port Settings button to open the Server Port Settings dialog seen above in FIG. 49. 2. Uncheck any services (and corresponding ports) to disa ble their functionality .[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 63 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 4. Once an authorized user has mod ified a ny of the server port settings, press the Update button to save these changes to the Master . Once these changes are saved, the followi ng message appears : "Unit must be r ebooted for the chang e to [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 64 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Online T ree refreshes with the current system information and showing the newly updated system number .  If the Online T ree contents do not refr es h within a few minutes, press the browser’ s Refre sh button and reconnect to the Master .[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 65 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Server Certificate Entries F eature Description Ser ver Cer tificate Field Information: Update Updates the target Master with the information entered o n this pag e. • This process can take a few minutes. Bit Length Provides a drop-down selecti o[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 66 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Server - Display SS L Server Certific ate Informat ion 1. Navigate to the Server Certifica te page by clicking System Se ttings > Manage System > Server > Create SSL Certif icate to open the Server Certificate page. 2. Click the down arrow[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 67 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Server - Regeneratin g an SSL Server Certif icate Request 1. Navigate to the Server Certifica te page by clicking System Se ttings > Manage System > Server > Create SSL Certif icate to open the Server Certificate page. 2. Enter any new o r[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 68 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 10. Choose Create Request from the drop-down list. 11. Click the Update button to accept the information entered into the above fields and ge nerate a certificate file. Refer to the Server - Exporting an SSL Certif icate Request section on page 68.[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 69 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 3. Place your cursor within the certif icate text field . 4. Press the Ctrl + A keys simultaneously on your keyboard (thi s selects all the text within the field). 5. Press the Ctrl + C keys simultaneo usly on your ke yboard (this takes the blue se[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 70 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 2. Navigate to the Server Certifica te page by clicking System Se ttings > Manage System > Server > Import SSL Certificate to open the Import Certificate page (FIG. 53). 3. Place the cursor within the empty window and paste the raw tex t d[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 71 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Manage System - Device Menu Buttons The Device Menu buttons appear when a user clicks on any violet Device icon from within the Online T ree. The select ed system number: device number are displaye d below these menu buttons. Device Menu - Configur[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 72 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 8. Return to the System menu by clicking on the purple System icon fr om within the Online T ree, click the Reboot button, and then allo w the Master a short ti me to reboot itself. 9. Click on the Refr esh macro from the browser’ s menu bar . If[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 73 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 10. Confirm that the newly added URLs appear w ithin the URL List dial og (FIG. 56).  If the newly added URL doesn’ t a ppear on this page, click the Refresh button. 11. URL entries can be removed either individually or as a whole:  R[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 74 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Device Menu - Controlling or Em ulating a device Refer to the procedures outlined within the System Menu - Contr olli ng/Emulating Devices on the Master section on page 55 for more information. Device Menu - Viewing the Log 1. Click on the System S[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 75 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Adding a new license 1. Click on the System Settings > Manage License link from within the System Settin gs section of the Navigation frame. 2. Click the New button to be transferred to the Add new License K ey page (FIG. 60). 3. Enter the Produ[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 76 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Removing a license 1. Click on the System Settings > Manage License link from within the System Settin gs section of the Navigation frame. 2. Click the Remov e button. 3. Click OK from the "Ar e you sur e you want to r emove this?" pop[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 77 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller A large number of NDP-capable devices on the LAN can result in a large amount of LAN traffic occurring at the same time. Manage NetLinx Devices Page (Cont .) F eature Description Device Listings: • This page ( in addition to the target Master whi[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 78 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Manage NetLinx Devic es - Displaying NDP- capable devices Note that in the previous exa mple (FIG . 61), the first NetL inx Master has a " + " icon next to it, which shows that this Master is indicating the presence of NDP-capable devi ce[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 79 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Manage NetLinx Devi ces - Obtaining NetLinx De vice information T o obtain more description th an is provided by the listing: 1. Hover the cursor over a particul ar device within the listing to display a mouse-over popup dialog (FIG. 63).  Th[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 80 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller System Settings - Manage Other Devices - Dynamic Device Discovery Pages T o access this page, click on the Manage Other Devices link ( fr om within the System Settings section of the Navigation frame ). This page (FIG. 65) ( within bu ild 323 or hi[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 81 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Manage Other Devices Page (Cont.) F eature Description Dynamic Device Discovery links (Cont.): • View Discovered Devices page displays a listing of all the dynamic devices that have been di scovered within the system. - After confirming the prese[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 82 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Manage Other Devices Page (Cont.) F eature Description Enable/Disable Module Search via Internet • Clicking this button toggles the capability of searching the Internet ( either AMX's site or a device specified site ) for a device’s comp a[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 83 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller What is Dynamic Device Discov ery? The Dynamic Device Detector (DDD) monitors the system for newly conn ected devices. New devices can be detected via ei ther an exte rnal discovery protocol manager ( built int o firmwar e build 320 or higher ), Mu[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 84 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller What is the difference between Pr ogram and Run-time defined binding? In DDD, the device discovery activity is always dynamic because the devices will always be detected at run- time. Note that DDD splits the binding activity into two different cat[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 85 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Manage Other Devices - Manage Device Bindings T o access this page, click on the Manage Device Bindings button ( fr om within the Manage Other Device page ). This page is used to configure application -defined Duet virtual devices with di scovered [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 86 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller This code would have given the Mast er a prev ious “heads-up” notification to loo k for those d evices meeting the criteria out lined within the code . FIG. 67 Manage Device Bind ings page - showing t he NetLinx code relation FIG. 68 Manage Dev[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 87 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller What are Applicatio n Devices and th eir association status? There are two types of application de vices: Static Bound applic ation devices and Dynami c application devices.  Static Bound application devices specify both a Duet virtual devi c[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 88 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller virtual device). If the Cancel button is selected, the binding activity is then aborted. - A mouse-over popup dialog is provided to di splay the properties associated with each discovered physical devi ce that is listed (FIG. 69). Manage Other Devi[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 89 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Mousing-over a listed module entr y presents a popup which displays th e properties associated with the selected module. By selecting the m odule and clicking the Save button, the admi nistrator can assign a Duet mod ule to be associated with th e [...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 90 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 1. Click on the Cr eate User Defi ned Device button ( fr om within the Manage Other De vice page ). 2. Begin by entering the address of th e physical device within the Addr ess field. This information can be either the NetLinx Master port value (D:[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 91 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 1. Decide whether the application inte rface is to be Dynami c or Static bound and how the device will be connected to the system (Serial, IP , IR, etc).  Refer to page 87 for a definition of St atic and Dynamic A pplication devices. 2. T o c[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 92 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller  If the Master is connected to the Internet, the Module Search via Internet button (FIG. 65 on page 80) can be enabled ( via toggling ).  From within the V iew Discover ed Devices UI page, click the Search button adjacent to the appropr[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 93 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Problems with th e certific ate can result from:  The default AMX c ertificate, self generated, or self-signed certificate ha s not been approved by a CA.  The above mentioned certificates ar e not part of that computer ’ s we b brows[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 94 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 8. Click Next to proceed with the certif icate importation p rocess. 9. Click Next to automaticall y use the default certific ate store settings and locations (FIG. 75). 10. Click Finish button to finalize the certificate instal lation process. 11.[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 95 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Using your NetLinx Maste r to control the G4 panel Refer to the specific panel instruction manual fo r deta iled information on configuring and enabling W ebControl. This firmware build enables SSL ce rtificate identifi cation and encr yption, HTTP[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 96 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 9. Click Ye s from the Security Alert popup window to ag ree to the installation of the G4 W ebControl application on your computer . This application contains the nece ssary Active X and VNC client applications necessary to pr operly view and cont[...]

NetLinx Security within the Web Server 97 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller What to do when a Certificate Expires Self-generated certif icates have a duration period of approximately 30 ye ars. Most externally requested CA certificates are generall y valid for a period of approximately 1 - 5 years. The only way to avoid a [...]

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NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 99 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Overview NetLinx Masters currently ha ve built-in security capa bilities. They require a user entering a valid username and password to a ccess the NetLinx System’ s T elnet, HTTP , ICSP , and FTP [...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 100 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Establishing a Te rminal connection via the RS-232/USB Configura tion Port 1. Launch the HyperT erminal applicat ion from its’ default location ( Start > Pr ograms > Accessories > Communications ). 2. Apply power to the NetLinx Ma [...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 101 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller 12) Display Telnet Timeout in seconds 13) Make changes permanent by saving to flash Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Security Setup -> 3. The Main Security Menu shows a list of choices and a prompt. T o select one of the listed [...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 102 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 5) ICSP Security.............................. Enabled 6) ICSP Encryption Required................... Enabled Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Security Options -> Each selection simply toggles the security setting selecte d. Pre[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 103 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Option 3 - Add user 1. T ype 3 and <Enter> at the Securit y Set up prompt (at the bottom of the Ma in Security Menu) to create a new user account. A sample session response is: The following users are currently enrolled: administrator F[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 104 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Access Rights Menu The Access Rights Menu is acce ssed whenever you select Ch ange Access Rights (option 6 ) from the Edit User Menu, or Change Access Rights from the Edit Group Menu. The Access Rights Menu is displayed as follows: Select to [...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 105 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Option 5 - Delete user 1. T ype 5 and <Enter> at the Security S et up prompt (at the bottom of the Main Security Menu) to delete an existing user account. A sa mple session response is: Select from the following list of enrolled users: [...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 106 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Edit Group -> Edit Group Men u: Add directory association 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 1 to add a new directory associati on. A sample sess ion response is: There are currently no directorie[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 107 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Edit Group menu: Li st directory as sociations 1. At the Edit Group prompt, type 3 to list all existing directory associ ations. A sample se ssion response is: The following directory associations are enrolled: /directory1/* /directory2/* Pre[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 108 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller 1) Add Directory Association 2) Delete Directory Association 3) List Directory Associations 4) Change Access Rights 5) Display Access Rights Or <ENTER> to return to previous menu Edit group -> This menu is described on the p revious [...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 109 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Main Security Menu The Main Security menu is described below: Changes made to the target Master from within the T erminal window are not reflecte d within the web br owser , until the Master is rebooted and the web browser connection is refre[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 110 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Default Security Configuration By default, the NetLinx Master will create the following acc ounts, access rights, dire ctory associations, and security options . Account 1: User Name: administrator Password: password Group: administrator Righ[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 111 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Help menu T ype help at the prompt in the T elnet session to display the following help topics: Help Menu Options Command Description ----- Help ----- <D:P:S> (Extended diag messages are OFF) <D:P:S> : Device:Port:System. If omitt[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 112 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Help Menu Options (Cont.) Command Description SET DNS <D:P:S> Sets up the DNS configuration of a device. SET DUET MEMORY Set the amount of memory allocated for Duet Java pool. This is the current Java memory heap size as measured in Meg[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 113 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Logging Into a Session Until T elnet securi ty is enabled, a session will begin wi th a welcome banner . Welcome to NetLinx v3.01.320 Copyright AMX Corp. 1999-2005 > When T erminal security is enabled, the user should type in the word logi[...]

NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection 114 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Setup Security The security com mand displays a series of menus that allow the security ad ministrator t o crea te and edit users, create and edit groups, a nd setu p directory associations for the W e b Server . A user must be given rights t[...]

Programming 115 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Programming This section describes the Send_C ommands, Send_Strings, and Channel commands you can use to program the Integrated Controller . The example s in this section require a dec laration in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of your program to work correctly . Refer to the Net[...]

Programming 116 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Master Send_Co mmands (Cont.) Command Description G4WC Add G4 Web Control devices to Web control list displayed by the Web server in a browser . The internal G4WC Send command (to Master 0:1:0) has been revised to add G4 WebControl devices to Web control list displayed in t[...]

Programming 117 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Master IP Local Port Send_Commands These comma nds are specific t o the Master a nd not the Controller . These commands a re sent to the DPS 0:1:0 (the Master). A device must first be defined in the NetLinx programming language with valu es for the Device: Port: System. In t[...]

Programming 118 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Device:Port:System (D :P:S) A device is any hardware component th at can be connected to an AXlink or ICSNet bus. Each device must be assigned a unique number to locate that device on the bus. The NetLinx pr ogr amming language allows numbers in the range 1-32,767 for ICSNe[...]

Programming 119 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description DEVICE HOLDOFF ON|OFF Sets the Master to holdoff devices and not allow them to report online until the NetLinx program has completed executing the D EFINE_ST ART section. Example: >Device Holdoff ON Device Holdoff S[...]

Programming 120 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description GET ETHERNET MODE Displays the current LAN configuration setting. Settings are either "au to" in which the LAN driver will disc over it's settings based on the LAN it is connected to OR <speed> an[...]

Programming 121 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description ON <D:P:S, NAME, CHAN> T urns on a channel on a device. T he device can be on any system th e Master you are connected to can reach. Y ou can spe cify the device number , port, and system; or the name of the devi[...]

Programming 122 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description REBOOT <D:P:S> Reboots the Master or specified device. Example: >REBOOT [0:1:0] Rebooting... RELEASE DHCP Releases the DHCP setting for the Master. Example: >RELEASE DHCP The Master must be rebooted to acq[...]

Programming 123 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SET DNS <D:P:S> Prompts you to enter a Domain Name, DNS IP #1, DNS IP #2, and DNS IP #3. Then, enter Y (yes) to approve/store the information in the Master. Entering N (no) cancels the operation. Example: > SE[...]

Programming 124 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SET HTTPS PORT Sets the IP port listened to for HTTPS connections. Example: >SET HTTPS PORT Current HTTPS port number = 443 Enter new HTTPS port number (Usually 4 43) (0=disable HTTPS) : Once you enter a value and [...]

Programming 125 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SET LOG COUNT Sets the number of entries allowed in the message log. Example: >SET LOG COUNT Current log count = 1000 Enter new log count (between 50-10000 ) : Once you enter a value and press the ENT ER key , you g[...]

Programming 126 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SET THRESHOLD Sets the Master's internal message thresholds. Example: >SET THRESHOLD -- This will set the thresholds of w hen particular tasks are pended. The threshold is the numbe r of messages queued before[...]

Programming 127 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SHOW BUFFERS Displays a list of various message queues and the number of buffers in each queue Example: show buffers Thread TX RX Queued ----------- ---- ---- ---- Axlink 0 UDP 0 0-Sent=NO Wait ing=NO IPCon Mgr 0 Con M[...]

Programming 128 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SHOW LOG Displays the log of messages stored in the Master 's memory . The Master logs all internal messages and keeps the most recent messages. The log contains:· • Entries starting with firs t specified or m[...]

Programming 129 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SHOW MAX BUFFERS Displays a list of various message queues and the maximum number of message buffers that were ever present on the queue. Example: show max buffers Thread TX RX ----------- ---- ---- Axlink 1 UDP 1 IPCo[...]

Programming 130 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Configuration Port Commands ( Cont.) Command Description SHOW SYSTEM Provides a list of all devices in all systems currently on -line. The systems lists are either directly connected to this Master (i.e. 1 hop away), or are referenced in the DEFINE_DEVICE section of the Net[...]

Programming 131 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller ESC Pass Codes There are 'escape' codes in th e pass mode. These code s can switch the display mode or exit pass mode. The following 'escape' c odes are defined. Notes on Specific Telnet/Terminal Clients T elnet and terminal clients will have dif ferent b[...]

Programming 132 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller LED Disable/Enable Send_Commands The following commands enable or disabl e the LEDs on th e Integrated Cont roller . In these examples: <DEV> = Port 1 of the device. Sending to port 1 of the NI-Controller (affects all ports). RS232/422/485 Ports Channels RS232/422/485[...]

Programming 133 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller RS-232/422/485 Send_C ommands (Cont.) Command Description CHARD Set the delay time between all transmitted characters to the value specified (in 100 Microsecond increments). Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'CHARD-<time>'" V ariable: time = 0 - 255[...]

Programming 134 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller RS-232/422/485 Send_C ommands (Cont.) Command Description RXOFF Disable the transmission of incoming recei ved characters to the Master (default). Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'RXOFF'" Example: SEND_COMMAND RS232_1,"'RXOFF'" S to[...]

Programming 135 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller RS-232/422/485 Send_String Escape Sequences This device also has some spec ial SEND_STRING es cape sequences: If any of the 3 character combinations below ar e found anywhere within a SEND_STRING program instruction, they wil l be treated as command s and not the literal cha[...]

Programming 136 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller IR / Serial Ports Channels IR/Serial Send_Commands The following IR and IR/Serial Send_C ommands generate control signals for external equipment. In these examples: <DEV> = device. RS-232/422/485 Send _String Escape Sequences (Cont.) Command Description 27,20,1 Set th[...]

Programming 137 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description CH Send IR pulses for the selected channel. All channels below 100 are transmitted as two digits. If the IR code for ENTER (function #21) is loaded, an Enter will follow the number . If the channel is greater than or equal [...]

Programming 138 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description GET BAUD Get the IR port’s current DA T A mode communication par am et ers . The port sends the parameters to the device that requested the information. Only valid if the port is in Da ta Mode (see SET MODE command). The[...]

Programming 139 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description PON T urn On a device connected to an IR port based on the status of the corresponding I/O Link input. If at any time the IR sensor input reads that the device is OFF (such as if one turned it off manually at the front pane[...]

Programming 140 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description SET IO LINK Link an IR or Serial port to a selected I/O channel for use with the 'DE', 'POD', 'PON', and 'POF' commands. The I/O status is automatically report ed on channel 255 on t[...]

Programming 141 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx Integrated Controller IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XCHM Changes the IR output pattern for the 'XCH' send command. Syntax: SEND_COMMAND <DEV>,"'XCHM <extended chan nel mode>'" V ariable: extended channel mode = 0 - 4. Example: SEND_C[...]

Programming 142 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Input/Output Send_Commands The following Send_Com mands program the I/O ports on the Integrated Controller . In these examples: <DE V> = device. IR/Serial Send_Commands (Cont.) Command Description XCHM (Cont.) Mode 6 Example: <x><x><x><x> SEND_[...]

Troubleshooting 143 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetLinx In tegrated Controller Troubleshooting This section describes the solutions to possible hardware/firmware issues that could arise during the common operation of a NetLinx device. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Solution My NI Controller can’t obtain a DHCP Address. In requesting a DHCP [...]

Troubleshooting 144 NI-3101-SIG Signature Series NetL inx Integrated Controller Troubleshooting Information (Cont.) Symptom Solution I can’t connect to my NI Controller via the rear Configuration Port usin g a USB cable. A USB cable is used for Serial communication between the PC and the Master . • V erify the USB connectors are securely insert[...]

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