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Notes on System Architecture
The Blue Ridge Technologies Driver provides
communication between the APOGEE
®
Automation
System and Blue Ridge Technologies Lighting
Panels.
The maximum number of devices that can be
supported with one driver is 96 lighting controllers.
Functionality
The Blue Ridge Technologies Driver can be loaded
into PXC Modular hardware. The driver is a
microprocessor-based, multitasking platform designed
for multi-system communication and control. It
communicates with Insight
® software, other APOGEE
field panels and controllers, and the Blue Ridge
Technologies System.
Through the Insight workstation, the Blue Ridge
Technologies points can be monitored and
commanded. The Blue Ridge Technologies points
integrated into the APOGEE Automation System can
be accessed by system applications such as Powers
Process Control Language, scheduling, trending, and
alarming.
The Blue Ridge Technologies Driver will not affect, in
any way, the operating sequence or safeties as
factory programmed into the Blue Ridge Technologies
system.
Keys to Success
Ensure that all Blue Ridge Technologies equipment to
be integrated is supported by the Blue Ridge
Technologies Driver.
A good working relationship with the Blue Ridge
Technologies representative is vital to project
success.
Benefits
Systems integration brings the powerful facility control
capabilities of the APOGEE Automation System together
with the Blue Ridge Technologies system. Integrating
the Blue Ridge Technologies points allows both systems
to operate as a single system providing marked
advantages in the following:
• Reduced operating and training costs.
• Increased employee productivity.
• Increased diagnostic capabilities to extend
equipment life.
• Improved systems information and control.
• Maximized energy savings.
Products Supported
Blue Ridge Technologies devices supported by the Blue
Ridge Technologies Driver include:
• LP-2500, LP-2600, LP-2800, and LP-3500
• RCS-1000
• MX08, MX16, MX32, MX48, and MX60
If there are any questions regarding the Blue Ridge
Technologies system, contact your local Blue Ridge
Technologies representative.
Ordering Information
Hardware Description Product Number
PXC Modular RS-485 or
Ethernet ALN, 96 FLN nodes
PXC00-PE96.A
PXC Modular RS-485 or
Ethernet ALN, TX-I/O Support,
96 FLN nodes
PXC100-PE96.A
Expansion module, three
RS-485 FLN connections
PXX-485.3
License Description Product Number
License for Blue Ridge
Technologies PXC Modular
Driver
LSM-INT-BLRIDGE
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