Technical Specification Sheet

Document No. 149-206

November 03, 2017

PXC Compact Series for BACnet Networks

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:

 Native BACnet/IP communications over 10/100

MB Ethernet networks

 Native BACnet MS/TP on RS-485

Figure 1. PXC Compact Series Controllers (PXC-24 and PXC-
36 shown). The PXC Compact is available with 16, 24, or 36 point
terminations. Selected models in the Compact Series
Description provide the following options:

The PXC Compact Series (Programmable Controller–  Supervision for FLN devices.
Compact) for BACnet networks is a high-performance  An extended temperature range for the control of
Direct Digital Control (DDC) supervisory equipment rooftop devices.
controller, which is an integral part of the APOGEE
 Support for Island Bus, which uses TX-I/O
Automation System. The controllers are classified as
modules to expand the number of point
either a BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) with
terminations for high-speed loop control.
support for BACnet/IP or BACnet MS/TP protocols.

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-

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  PXM10T and PXM10S support: Optional LCD
Features Local user interface with HOA (Hand-off-auto)

 BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certified capability and point commanding and monitoring
Classified as BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC) features.
using the BACnet/IP protocol and/or BACnet  MS/TP Point Pickup Module (PPM) support:
MS/TP. Universal Inputs can be configured for analog or
 DIN rail mounted device with removable terminal digital input. Input/Output type is configured by
blocks simplifies installation and servicing. writing to BACnet object properties.

 Proven program sequences to match equipment  BACnet Field Panel Web Server support: Web-
control applications. based Graphical User Interface (GUI) compatible
with BACnet® networks. Ideal for small or remote
 Built-in energy management applications and
facilities to monitor and control the Building
DDC programs for complete facility management.
Automation System.
 Comprehensive alarm management, historical
 The Simple Network Management Protocol
data trend collection, operator control, and
(SNMP) Agent allows points in the field panel to
monitoring functions.
communicate with an SNMP manager over
 Sophisticated Adaptive Control, a closed loop
Ethernet.
control algorithm that auto-adjusts to compensate
for load/seasonal changes.

 Message control for terminals, printers, pagers,

The Compact Series
and workstations. In addition to building and system management

 Highly configurable I/O using Siemens state-of- functions, the Compact Series includes several styles

the-art TX-I/O™ Technology. of controllers that flexibly meet application needs.

 HMI RS-232 port, which provides laptop

PXC-16
connectivity for local operation and engineering.
The PXC-16 provides control of 16 points, including 8
 Extended battery backup of Real Time Clock.
software-configurable universal points.
 Persistent database backup and restore within the
Point count includes: 3 Universal Input (UI), 5
controller.
Universal I/O (U), 2 Digital Input (DI), 3 Analog Output
 HOA (Hand/Off/Auto) module for swappable and
(AOV), and 3 Digital Output (DO).
configurable HOA capability (optional).

 Extended temperature range for rooftop PXC-24

installation (optional).
The PXC-24 provides control of 24 points, including
 Support for RS-485 P1 or MS/TP devices 16 software-configurable universal points.
(optional).
Point count includes: 3 Universal Input (UI), 9
 P1 Wireless FLN support (optional). Universal I/O (U), 4 Super Universal I/O (X), 3 Analog
 Auto Save. Output (AOV), 5 Digital Output (DO).

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PXC-36 – Pulse Accumulator inputs

The PXC-36 provides control of 36 local points, – 1K Ni RTD @ 32°F (Siemens, Johnson

including 24 software-configurable universal points. Controls, DIN Standard)

Point count includes: 18 Universal I/O (U), 6 Super – 1K Pt RTD (375 or 385 alpha) @ 32°F

Universal I/O (X), 4 Digital Input (DI), and 8 Digital – 10K NTC Thermistor (Type 2 and Type 3) @
Output (DO). 77°F

The PXC-36 offers the flexibility of expanding the total – 100K NTC Thermistor (Type 2) @ 77°F
point count through a self-forming Island Bus. With
– 0-10V Analog Output (Universal Input/Output
the addition of a TX-I/O Power Supply, up to four TX- (U) points only)
I/O modules can be supported. For more information,
 Super Universal (X) points (PXC-24 and PXC-36
see the TX-I/O Product Range Technical Specification
only) are software-selectable to be:
Sheet (149-476).
– 0-10V input
Hardware – 4-20 mA input

The PXC Compact Series consists of the following – Digital Input

major components:
– Pulse Accumulator inputs
 Input/Output Points – 1K Ni RTD @ 32°F (Siemens, Johnson
 Power Supply Controls, DIN Standard)

 Controller Processor – 1K Pt RTD (375 or 385 alpha) @ 32°F

– 10K NTC Thermistor (Type 2 and Type 3) @

Input/Output Points 77°F
 The PXC Compact input/output points perform – 100K NTC Thermistor (Type 2) @ 77°F
A/D or D/A conversion, signal processing, point
– 0-10V Analog Output
command output, and communication with the
– 4-20 mA Analog Output
controller processor. The terminal blocks are
removable for easy termination of field wiring. – Digital Output (using external relay)

 The Universal and Super Universal points  Dedicated Digital Input (DI) points (PXC-16 only)
leverage TX-I/O™ Technology from Siemens are dry contact status sensing.
Building Technologies to configure an extensive  Digital Output (DO) points are 110/220V 4 Amp
variety of point types. (resistive) Form C relays; LEDs indicate the status
 Universal Input (UI) and Universal Input/Output of each point.
(U) points are software-selectable to be:  All PXC Compact Series models support 0-10 Vdc
– 0-10V input Analog Output circuits.

– 4-20 mA input  On PXC-24 and PXC-36 models, the Super

Universal points may be defined as either 0-10
– Digital Input
Vdc or 4-20 mA Analog Output circuits.

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Power Supply  Brownout protection and power recovery circuitry
protect the controller board from power
 The 24 volt DC power supply provides regulated
fluctuations.
power to the input/output points and active
sensors. The power supply is internal to the PXC  LEDs provide instant visual indication of overall

Compact housing, eliminating the need for operation, network communication, and low

external power supply and simplifying installation battery warning.

and troubleshooting.
Available Options
 The power supply works with the processor to
ensure smooth power up and power down The following options are available to match the

sequences for the equipment controlled by the I/O application:

points, even through brownout conditions. FLN Support

Controller Processor  The PXC-16 and PXC-24 “F32” models provide

 The PXC Compact Series includes a support for up to 32 RS-485 P1 or MS/TP

microprocessor-based multi-tasking platform for devices.

program execution and communications with the  The PXC-16 and PXC-24 “F” models with the
I/O points and with other PXC Compacts and field addition of a FLN license support up to 32 RS-485
panels over the ALN. P1 or MS/TP devices.

 A Human Machine Interface (HMI) port, with a  The PXC-36 with an FLN license supports up to
quick-connect phone jack (RJ-45), uses RS-232 96 RS-485 P1 or MS/TP devices.
protocol to support operator devices (such as a  A Wireless FLN may also be used to replace the
local user interface or simple CRT terminal), and traditional P1 FLN cabling with wireless
a phone modem for dial-in service capability. communication links that form a wireless mesh
 A USB Device port supports a generic serial network. Additional hardware is required to
interface for an HMI or Tool connection, or used implement the Wireless FLN.
for memory expansion in select models. The USB For more information about FLN support, contact your
Device port does not support firmware flash local Siemens Industry representative.
upgrades.
Extended Temperature Operation
 The program and database information stored in
the PXC Compact RAM memory is battery- PXC-24 "R" models support extended temperature

backed. This eliminates the need for time- operation, allowing for rooftop installations.

consuming program and database re-entry in the

event of an extended power failure. Web Server and Web Services

 The firmware, which includes the operating The PXC Compact Series supports Web Server and
system, is stored in non-volatile flash ROM Web Services functionality. The Web Server license

memory; this enables firmware upgrades in the provides an HTML Web-based user interface for your

field. APOGEE Building Automation System. It is an ideal

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solution for small or remote facilities with field panels connected to the operator terminal port gain global
on a BACnet/IP Automation Level Network (ALN). information access.

The Web Server/Web Services is a licensable option

on the PXC Compact. Multiple Operator Access
The Web Services must be used in conjunction with
Multiple operators can access the network
Web Server located on a PXC-36 or PXC Modular,
simultaneously. Multiple operator access ensures that
and provides Web access to database information in
alarms are reported to an alarm printer while an
PXC-24 and PXC-16 BACnet/IP controllers.
operator accesses information from a local terminal.
This solution provides the user the following features: When using the BACnet/IP ALN option, multiple
Web-based graphics and user interface; command, operators may also access the controller through
monitor, alarm, trend, and generate reports on concurrent Telnet sessions and/or local operator
BACnet objects within the controller database terminal ports, plus optional Web interface using the
including supervised FLN device information; Web or Web Services option.
schedule BACnet objects within the controller
database including supervised FLN devices; and
remote notification. Menu Prompted, English
Language Operator Interface
Programmable Control with The PXC Compact includes a simple, yet powerful,
menu-driven English Language Operator Interface
Application Flexibility
that provides, among other things:
The PXC Compact Series of high performance
 Point monitoring and display
controllers provides complete flexibility, which allows
 Point commanding
the owner to customize each controller with the exact
program for the application.  Historical trend collection and display for multiple
points
The control program for each PXC Compact is
customized to exactly match the application. Proven  Event scheduling
Powers Process Control Language (PPCL), a text-  Program editing and modification via Powers
based programming structure like BASIC, provides Process Control Language (PPCL)
direct digital control and energy management
 Alarm reporting and acknowledgment
sequences to precisely control equipment and
 Continual display of dynamic information
optimize energy usage.

Global Information Access Built-in Direct Digital Control

The HMI port supports operator devices, such as a Routines
local user interface or simple CRT terminal, and a The PXC Compact provides stand-alone Direct Digital
phone modem for dial-in service capability. Devices Control (DDC) to deliver precise HVAC control and

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comprehensive information about system operation. It
receives information from sensors in the building,
Built-in Energy Management
processes the information, and directly controls the
equipment. The following functions are available in Applications
the PXC Compact:
The following applications are programmed in the
 Adaptive Control, an auto-adjusting closed loop
PXC Compact Series and require simple parameter
control algorithm, which provides more efficient,
input for implementation:
adaptive, robust, fast, and stable control than the
 Automatic Daylight Saving Time switchover
traditional PID control algorithm. It is superior in
terms of response time and holding steady state,  Calendar-based scheduling

and at minimizing error, oscillations, and actuator  Duty cycling

repositioning.  Economizer control
 Closed Loop Proportional, Integral and Derivative  Equipment scheduling, optimization and
(PID) control. sequencing
 Logical sequencing.  Event scheduling
 Alarm detection and reporting.  Holiday scheduling
 Reset schedules.  Night setback control

 Peak Demand Limiting (PDL)

 Temperature-compensated duty cycling

 Temporary schedule override

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BACnet Compact Series Specifications

Dimensions (L × W × D)

PXC-16 and PXC-24 10.7" × 5.9" × 2.45"

(272 mm × 150 mm × 62 mm)

PXC-36 11.5" × 5.9" × 3.0"

(293 mm × 150 mm × 77 mm)

Processor, Battery, and Memory

Processor and Clock Speed PXC-16 and PXC-24: Freescale MPC852T, 100 MHz

PXC-36: Freescale MPC885, 133 MHz

Memory PXC-16 and PXC-24: 24 MB (16 MB SDRAM, 8 MB Flash ROM)

PXC-16 and PXC-24 “F” and “F32”: 40 MB (32 MB SDRAM, 8 MB Flash ROM)

PXC-36: 80 MB (64 MB SDRAM,16 MB Flash ROM)

Battery backup of Synchronous PXC-16 and PXC-24 Non-rooftop Models: 60 days (accumulated)

Dynamic (SD) RAM (field AA (LR6) 1.5 Volt Alkaline (non-rechargeable)

replaceable) PXC-36: 28 days (accumulated)

AA (LR6) 1.5 Volt Alkaline (non-rechargeable)

Rooftop (Extended Temperature) Models: 90 days (accumulated)

AA (LR6) 3.6 Volt Lithium (non-rechargeable)

Battery backup of Real Time Clock Non-rooftop Models: 10 years

Coin cell (BR2032) 3 Volt lithium

Rooftop (Extended Temperature) Models: 18 months

Coin cell (BR2032) 3 Volt lithium

Communication

A/D Resolution (analog in) 16 bits

D/A Resolution (analog out) 10 bits

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BACnet/IP Automation Level Network 10Base-T or 100Base-TX compliant

(ALN)

BACnet MS/TP Automation Level Network RS-485, 9600 bps to 115.2 Kbps

(ALN)

BACnet MS/TP Field Level Network (FLN) RS-485, 9600 bps to 76.8 Kbps

on selected models, license required

RS-485 P1 Field Level Network (FLN) 4800 bps to 38.4 Kbps

on selected models, license required

Human-Machine Interface (HMI) RS-232 compliant, 1200 bps to 115.2 Kbps

USB Device port (for non-smoke control Standard 1.1 and 2.0 USB device port, Type B female connector.

applications only)

USB Host port on selected models (for Standard 1.1 and 2.0 USB host port, Type A female connector.

ancillary smoke control applications only).

Electrical

Power Requirements 24 Vac ±20% input @ 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption (Maximum) PXC-16: 18 VA @ 24 Vac

PXC-24: 20 VA @ 24 Vac

PXC-36: 35 VA @ 24 Vac

AC Power and Digital Outputs NEC Class 1 Power Limited

Communication and all other I/O NEC Class 2

Digital Input Contact Closure Sensing

Dry Contact/Potential Free inputs only

Does not support counter inputs

Digital Output Class 1 Relay

Analog Output 0 to 10 Vdc

Universal Input (UI) and Universal Analog Input

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Electrical

Input/Output (U) Voltage (0-10 Vdc)

Current (4-20 mA)

1K Ni RTD @ 32°F

1K Pt RTD (375 or 385 alpha) @ 32°F

10K NTC Type 2 or Type 3 Thermistor @ 77°F

100K NTC Type 2 Thermistor @ 77°F

Digital Input

Pulse Accumulator

Contact Closure Sensing

Dry Contact/Potential Free inputs only

Supports counter inputs up to 20 Hz

Analog Output (Universal Input/Output (U) points only)

Voltage (0-10 Vdc)

Super Universal (X) Analog Input

Voltage (0-10 Vdc)

Current (4-20 mA)

1K Ni RTD @ 32°F

1K Pt RTD (375 or 385 alpha) @ 32°F

10K NTC Type 2 or Type 3 Thermistor @ 77°F

100K NTC Type 2 Thermistor @ 77°F

Digital Input

Pulse Accumulator

Contact Closure Sensing

Dry Contact/Potential Free inputs only

Supports counter inputs up to 20 Hz

Analog Output

Voltage (0-10 Vdc)

Current (4-20 mA)

Digital Output (requires an external relay)

0 to 24 Vdc, 22 mA max.

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Operating Environment

Ambient operating temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Ambient operating temperature with -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

rooftop (extended temperature) option

Relative Humidity PXC-16 and PXC-24: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

PXC-36: 5% to 95%, non-condensing

Mounting Surface PXC-16 and PXC-24: Direct equipment mount, building wall, or structural member

PXC-36: Building wall or a secure structure

Agency Listings

UL UL864 UUKL Smoke Control Equipment (except rooftop models)

UL864 UUKL7 Smoke Control Equipment (except rooftop models)

CAN/ULC-S527-M8 (except rooftop models)

UL916 PAZX (all models)

UL916 PAZX7 (all models)

CSA CSA 22.2 No. 205-M1983 SIGNAL EQUIPMENT

Agency Compliance FCC Compliant CFR47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class B

Australian EMC Framework

European EMC Directive (CE)

European Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

RoHS Compliant

BTL BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) Certified, Firmware Revision 3.0 and later

OSHPD Seismic Certification Product meets OSHPD Special Seismic Preapproval certification
(OSH-0217-10) under California Building Code 2010 (CBC2010) and
International Building Code 2009 (IBC2009) when installed within the
following Siemens enclosure part numbers: PXA-ENC18, PXA-
ENC19, or PXA-ENC34.

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Ordering Information

PXC Compact Series

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, P1 or MS/TP FLN

PXC16.2-EF32.A PXC Compact, 16 point, BACnet/IP ALN, P1 or MS/TP FLN Enabled

PXC24.2-E.A PXC Compact, 24 point, BACnet/IP ALN

PXC24.2-ER.A PXC Compact, 24 point, BACnet/IP ALN, rooftop

PXC24.2-EF.A PXC Compact, 24 point, BACnet/IP ALN, P1 or MS/TP FLN

PXC24.2-EF32.A PXC Compact, 24 point, BACnet/IP ALN, P1 or MS/TP FLN Enabled

PXC24.2-ERF.A PXC Compact, 24 point, BACnet/IP ALN, rooftop, P1 or MS/TP FLN

PXC36-E.A PXC Compact, 36 point, BACnet/IP or MS/TP ALN

PXC36-EF.A PXC Compact, 36 point, BACnet/IP or MS/TP ALN, Island Bus, P1 or MS/TP FLN

Optional Licenses

Product Number Description

LSM-FLN License to enable FLN support on PXC-16 or PXC-24 "F" models

LSM-FLN36.A License to enable FLN support on models PXC36-E.A and PXC36-PE.A

LSM-IB36.A License to enable 4 TX-I/O modules on the Island Bus on models PXC36-E.A and PXC36-

PE.A

LSM-36.A License to enable 4 TX-I/O modules on the Island Bus and FLN support on models PXC36-

E.A and PXC36-PE.A

LSM-FPWEB License to enable BACnet Field Panel Web Server (PXC-36) or Web Services (PXC-16/24)

(Option enables HTTP Change of Value needed for field panel hosted graphics.)

LSM-SNMP License to enable SNMP Agent License to enable SNMP Agent

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 Accessories

Product Number Description

PXM10S Controller mounted Operator Display module with point monitor and optional blue backlight

PXM10T Controller mounted Operator Display module

PXA8-M 8-switch HOA (UL864)

PXA16-M 16-switch HOA (UL864)

PXA16-MR 16-switch HOA (extended temp, UL 916) with HMI cable

PXA-HMI.CABLEP5 Serial cable required for HOA or PXM10T/S connection to non-rooftop variants of the 16-

point and 24-point Compact Series (pack of 5)

TXA1.LLT-P100 Labels for HOA and TX-I/O Modules, pack of 100, letter format

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 Service Boxes and Enclosures

Product Number Description

PXA-SB115V192VA PX Series Service Box—115V, 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 192 VA

PXA-SB115V384VA PX Series Service Box—115V, 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 384 VA

PXA-SB230V192VA PX Series Service Box—230V, 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 192 VA

PXA-SB230V384VA PX Series Service Box—230V, 24 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 384 VA

PXA-ENC18 18" Enclosure (Utility Cabinet) (UL Listed NEMA Type 1 Enclosure)

PXA-ENC19 19” Enclosure (UL Listed NEMA Type 1 Enclosure)

PXA-ENC34 34” Enclosure (UL Listed NEMA Type 1 Enclosure)

Documentation

Product Number Description

553-104 PXC Compact Series Owner's Manual

125-1896 APOGEE Powers Process Control Language (PPCL) User's Manual

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