Compact Series Product Overview; Compatibility With The Apogee Automation System - Siemens PXC-16 Compact Technical Reference Manual

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Compact Series Product Overview

The PXC Compact Series operates on the Automation Level Network (ALN) or the
Field Level Network (FLN).
● When connected to the ALN, the PXC Compact uses a logical point firmware
database to communicate directly with PXC Modulars, MBCs, RBCs, MECs, SCUs,
and other nodes on the network.
● When connected to the MS/TP FLN, the PXC Compact operates as a third-party
BACnet device.
● When the PXC-16 or PXC-24 is connected to the P1 FLN, it operates as a P1
device.
– No license is required when using the PXC Compact as an FLN device.
– PXC Compact on P1 displays as a TEC with application range 3000-3899.
● The PXC Compact is available with 16, 24, or 36 point terminations.
– Selected PXC-24 and PXC-16 models provide an extended temperature range
for the control of rooftop devices.
– Optional hot-swappable HOA (Hand/Off/Auto) Modules for the PXC Compact
Series enable output points to be manually placed into HAND, ON/OFF, or
AUTO control.
Support for FLN Devices
● Selected models in the PXC Compact Series can support P1 or MS/TP FLN
devices. Those which support FLN devices may require an additional license.
Selected models can be purchased with the license already installed.
NOTE:
No license is required when the PXC Compact is being polled as an FLN device on
the P1 or MS/TP FLN.
TX-I/O Island Bus Support
● The PXC-36 supports the TX-I/O Island Bus, which uses TX-I/O modules to
expand the number of point terminations.
– Selected PXC-36 models require a license to support the TX-I/O Island Bus.
– For more information on connecting the PXC-36 to the Island Bus, see the TX-
I/O Island Bus Technical Reference Manual (140-0914).

Compatibility with the APOGEE Automation System

The PXC Compact Series in P2 Mode is fully compatible with and will communicate
with all the APOGEE or pre-APOGEE products in your facility. However, PXC Compact
Series in P1 Mode is not designed for use on the FLN of a pre-APOGEE field panel.
CAUTION
When working on a network with multiple firmware revisions, always connect to the
operator interface at the field panel with the newest firmware revision. Otherwise, you
cannot view features in newer firmware revisions, or the field panel may coldstart.
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