Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Cyber security disclaimer
- How to Use This Manual
- Chapter 1—Introduction
- Chapter 2—Hardware Features
- 16- and 24-Point Compact Series Diagram
- 36-Point Compact Series Product Diagram
- Supported Point Types
- Compact Series Backup Batteries
- Memory
- Communication Connections
- Compact Series Specifications
- BACnet Compact Series Specifications
- Compact Series Smoke Control Application Requirements
- HOA (Hand-Off-Auto) Upgrade Kits
- PXC Compact on P1
- PXM10S/T Product Overview and Description
- Unitary Equipment Controller
- TX-I/O Product Range Overview
- PX Series Enclosures and Service Boxes
- Chapter 3—Applications
- Chapter 4—Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Index
Chapter 1—Introduction
PXC Compact Series Product Overview
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Chapter 1—Introduction
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the PXC Compact Series and how it is integrated
with the APOGEE Automation System. The following topics are discussed:
● PXC Compact Series Product Overview
● Compatibility with the APOGEE Automation System
– BACnet Protocol Compatibility
– TCP/IP Protocol Compatibility
● Principles of PXC Compact Operation
– Gathering and Processing Field Inputs
– Executing Control Programs
– System Program
● APOGEE Automation Networking
– Management Level Network
– Automation Level Network
– Field Level Network
PXC Compact Series Product Overview
The PXC Compact Series offers integrated I/O based on state-of-the-art TX-I/O™
Technology, which provides superior flexibility of point and signal types, and makes it
an optimal solution for Air Handling Unit (AHU) control. The PXC Compact operates
stand-alone or networked to perform complex control, monitoring, and energy
management functions without relying on a higher-level processor.
The PXC Compact Series communicates with other field panels or workstations on a
peer-to-peer Automation Level Network (ALN), or on the Field Level Network (FLN),
and supports the following communication options:
● BACnet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP (P2)
● RS-485 P2 or BACnet MS/TP
With Firmware Revision 2.8.4 and later, the PXC Compact Series may also be
configured to operate on a P1 Field Level Network (FLN).
The PXC Compact is available with 16, 24, or 36 point terminations. Selected models
in the Compact Series provide the following options:
● Support for FLN devices.
● An extended temperature range for the control of rooftop devices.
● Support for Island Bus, which uses TX-I/O modules to expand the number of point
terminations for high-speed loop control. For PXC-36 only.
Ordering Information
APOGEE BACnet Field Panels
Part Number
Description
PXC16.2-E.A PXC Compact, 16 point, BACnet/IP ALN
PXC16.2-EF.A PXC Compact, 16 point, BACnet/IP ALN, P1or MS/TP FLN
PXC16.2-EF32.A PXC Compact, 16 point, BACnet/IP ALN, FLN enabled
PXC24.2-E.A PXC Compact, 24 point, BACnet/IP ALN