MP-C - SmartX IP Controller Specification Sheet
MP-C - SmartX IP Controller Specification Sheet
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MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
The MP-C has the following features: In a star topology, the controller and the parent
EcoStruxure BMS server are individually connected to
• IP enabled with dual port Ethernet switch an Ethernet switch. You can reduce the installation time
and cost by daisy-chaining multiple controllers
• Versatile onboard I/O point mix together. You can use an RSTP ring topology when you
• High reliability want failures of a single controller to be detected and
recovered quickly and efficiently.
• Sensor bus for living space sensors
• Mobile commissioning application Models with a versatile mix of I/O points
• Full EcoStruxure Building Operation software MP-C comes in five models with different I/O point
support, providing efficient engineering tools count and a versatile mix of I/O point types that match a
wide variety of applications. Most of the I/O points are
IP connectivity and flexible network topologies universal inputs/outputs, which are highly flexible and
can be configured as either inputs or outputs.
The MP Series controllers are based on open protocols
that simplify interoperability, IP configuration, and
device management:
• IP addressing
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
Configurations Universal I/O Universal I/O Triac Outputs Relay Outputs High Power Relay
Type Ub Type Uc Form A Outputs
Form A
Digital inputs yes yes - - -
Counter inputs yes yes - - -
Supervised inputs yes yes - - -
Voltage inputs yes yes - - -
(0 to 10 VDC)
Current inputs yes yes - - -
(0 to 20 mA)
Temperature inputs yes yes - - -
Resistive inputs yes yes - - -
2-wire RTD temperature yes yes - - -
inputs
Voltage outputs yes yes - - -
(0 to 10 VDC)
Current outputs - yes - - -
(0 to 20 mA)
Digital outputs - - yes yes yes
Digital pulsed outputs - - yes yes yes
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
Universal inputs/outputs The battery-free power backup of the memory and real-
The universal inputs/outputs are ideal for any mix of time clock prevents data loss and ensures seamless
temperature, pressure, flow, status points, and similar and quick recovery after a power failure.
point types in a building control system.
All MP-C models can be equipped with the MP-C
As counter inputs, the universal inputs/outputs are Display add-on module, which features an LCD display
commonly used in energy metering applications. As and five keys. With this module, you can manually
RTD inputs, they are ideal for temperature points in a override analog and digital outputs for testing,
building control system. As supervised inputs, they are commissioning, and maintenance of equipment
used for security applications where it is critical to know connected to the outputs. The module's dedicated
whether or not a wire has been cut or shorted. These processing power ensures reliable override for
events provide a separate indication of alarms and maintenance applications. The override status is
trouble conditions to the system. readable through EcoStruxure Building Operation
WorkStation and WebStation, enabling precise
For all analog inputs, maximum and minimum levels monitoring and reliable control.
can be defined to automatically detect over-range and
under-range values.
Triac outputs
The triac outputs can be used in many applications to
switch 24 VAC on or off for external loads such as
actuators, relays, or indicators. The triac outputs are MP-C Display
isolated from the controller. Triacs are silent and do not
suffer from relay contact wear. WorkStation allows you to update the firmware of
multiple MP Series controllers at the same time and with
Relay outputs minimum down time. The EcoStruxure BMS server
The relay outputs support digital Form A point types. keeps track of the installed firmware to support backup,
The Form A relays are designed for direct load restore, and replacement of the controllers and
applications. sensors. The server can host controllers of different
firmware versions.
High power relay output
MP-C-15A and MP-C-18A have a high power relay
Sensor bus for living space sensors
output, which is ideal for switching loads of up to 12 A, The MP Series controllers provide an interface
such as electrical heating elements. designed for the SmartX Sensor family of living space
sensors. The SmartX Sensors offer an efficient way to
High reliability sense the temperature, humidity, CO2, and occupancy
in a room. The SmartX Sensors are available with
The MP Series controllers support local trends, different combinations of sensor types and various
schedules, and alarms, enabling local operation when covers and user interface options, such as
the controller is offline or used in standalone touchscreen, setpoint and override buttons, and blank
applications. covers.
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
SmartX Sensors
• Blank covers: Up to four sensors of any Using the eCommission SmartX Controllers mobile
combination of sensor base types application, you can connect to one or many MP Series
controllers. You can connect to a single MP Series
• 3-button and touchscreen covers: controller using the eCommission Bluetooth Adapter
– Up to two sensor bases with CO2 option connected to a SmartX Sensor. You can connect to a
network of MP Series controllers on the local IP
– Up to four sensor bases without CO2 option network, using a wireless access point or a network
switch.
• SmartX LCD temperature sensors: Up to four
sensors are supported Device configuration
With the eCommission SmartX Controllers mobile
The maximum total length of the sensor bus is 61 m
application, you can easily discover MP Series
(200 ft). For more information, see the SmartX Living
controllers on the IP network and change each
Space Sensors Specification Sheet.
controller's configuration, including the BACnet and IP
network settings, location, and parent server. To save
Mobile commissioning application engineering time, you can save common device
The eCommission SmartX Controllers mobile settings and then reuse them for controllers of the same
application is designed for local configuration, field model.
deployment, and commissioning of MP Series
controllers. The mobile application reduces the Field deployment and I/O checkout
commissioning time, allows flexibility in project The eCommission SmartX Controllers mobile
execution, and eliminates dependencies on network application does not require an EcoStruxure BMS
infrastructure. server or a network infrastructure to be in place. You
can use the mobile application to load the controller
The mobile application is designed for use with application directly into the local MP Series controller
Android, Apple (iOS), and Microsoft Windows 10 and deploy the controller. The controller application
devices. For more information, see the eCommission can be created offline using Project Configuration Tool
SmartX Controllers Specification Sheet. or WorkStation. You can also perform an I/O checkout
to ensure that the controller's I/O points are configured,
wired, and operating correctly.
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
Full EcoStruxure Building Operation software WorkStation supports both online and offline
support engineering of MP Series controllers. You can make the
configuration changes online or use database mode to
The power of the MP Series controller is fully realized make the changes offline. In database mode, the
when it is part of an EcoStruxure BMS, which provides changes are saved to the EcoStruxure Building
the following benefits: Operation database so that you can apply the changes
to the controllers later.
• WorkStation/WebStation interface
• Script and Function Block programming options Project Configuration Tool enables you to perform all
the engineering off site, without the need for physical
• Device discovery hardware, which minimizes the time you need to spend
• Engineering efficiency on site. You can run the EcoStruxure BMS servers
virtually and engineer the MP Series controllers, before
WorkStation/WebStation interface you deploy your server and controller applications to
the servers and controllers on site. For more
WorkStation and WebStation provide a consistent user
information, see the Project Configuration Tool
experience regardless of which EcoStruxure BMS
specification sheet.
server the user is logged on to. The user can log on to
the parent EcoStruxure BMS server to engineer,
In addition, you can use Automated Engineering Tool to
commission, supervise, and monitor the MP Series
facilitate your engineering process when using MP
controller and its I/O as well as its attached SmartX
Series controllers. This tool provides access to a library
Sensors. For more information, see the WorkStation and
of standard controller applications. These standard
WebStation specification sheets.
applications can be quickly configured and customized
using the wizards and mass edit functions provided in
Script and Function Block programming options
the tool and then loaded into your target server. The
Unique to the industry, the MP Series controllers have tool also enables the quick creation of your own
both Script and Function Block programming options. templates based on MP Series controller applications
This flexibility assures that the best programming that you have developed. This facilitates a standard
method can be selected for the application. Existing approach and drives the ability to easily reuse and
programs can easily be reused between the duplicate common controller applications. For more
EcoStruxure BMS server and the controller. information, see the Automated Engineering Tool
specification sheet.
Device discovery
The enhanced Device Discovery in WorkStation
enables you to easily identify MP Series controllers on a
BACnet network and to associate the controllers with
their parent server.
Engineering efficiency
The engineering and maintenance of MP Series
controllers can be done very efficiently using the
EcoStruxure Building Operation reusability features.
With these features, you can create library items
(Custom Types) for a complete controller application
that contains programs and all necessary objects such
as trends, alarms, and schedules. The controller
application in the Custom Types library is reusable
across all controllers of the same model. You can use
the controller application as a base for creating new Library of standard HVAC applications
controllers intended for similar applications. You can
then edit the controller application, and the changes
are automatically replicated to all controllers, while
each controller keeps its local values.
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
Part Numbers
Specifications
AC input
Nominal voltage......................................................................................................................................................24 VAC
Operating voltage range........................................................................................................................................+/-20 %
Frequency ............................................................................................................................................................50/60 Hz
Maximum power consumption (MP-C-15A, -18A, -18B) ...........................................................................................22 VA
Maximum power consumption (MP-C-24A) ..............................................................................................................28 VA
Maximum power consumption (MP-C-36A) ..............................................................................................................33 VA
Power input protection................................................................................................MOV suppression and internal fuse
DC input
Nominal voltage.............................................................................................................................................24 to 30 VDC
Operating voltage range ...............................................................................................................................21 to 33 VDC
Maximum power consumption (MP-C-15A, -18A, -18B)............................................................................................ 12 W
Maximum power consumption (MP-C-24A)............................................................................................................... 15 W
Maximum power consumption (MP-C-36A)............................................................................................................... 18 W
Power input protection................................................................................................MOV suppression and internal fuse
Environment
Ambient temperature, operating .................................................................0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) at normal operationa
..........................................................-40 to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F) for rooftop applications, horizontal installation onlya
a) MP-C Display has an operating temperature range of -30 to +60 °C (-22 to +140 °F).
Ambient temperature, storage ............................................................................................-40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)
Maximum humidity.....................................................................................................................95 % RH non-condensing
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
Material
Plastic flame rating ...............................................................................................................................................UL94-5V
Ingress protection rating ............................................................................................................................................IP 20
Mechanical
Dimensions (MP-C-15A, -18A, -18B)............................................... 153 W x 110 H x 64 D mm (6.0 W x 4.3 H x 2.5 D in.)
Weight, MP-C-15A
Including terminal blocks .....................................................................................................................0.358 kg (0.789 lb)
Weight, MP-C-18A
Including terminal blocks .....................................................................................................................0.371 kg (0.818 lb)
Weight, MP-C-18B
Including terminal blocks .....................................................................................................................0.361 kg (0.796 lb)
Weight, MP-C-24A
Including terminal blocks .....................................................................................................................0.495 kg (1.091 lb)
Weight, MP-C-36A
Including terminal blocks .....................................................................................................................0.547 kg (1.206 lb)
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SmartX IP Controller
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SmartX IP Controller
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SmartX IP Controller
MP-C-15A
MP-C-18A
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
MP-C-18B
MP-C-24A
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
MP-C-36A
a) For more information, see the Product Selection Guide (SmartX IP Controllers - Accessories). Abbreviations: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), CMP (Plenum-rated
cable)
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
a) For more information, see the Product Selection Guide (SmartX IP Controllers - Accessories). Abbreviations: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), CMP (Plenum-rated
cable), LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
a) For more information, see the Product Selection Guide (SmartX IP Controllers - Accessories). Abbreviations: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair), PVC (Polyvinyl
chloride)
MP-C
SmartX IP Controller
Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission CE - Compliance to European Union (EU)
FCC Rules and Regulations CFR 47, Part 15, Class B 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept 2011/65/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with the rules, of the Official Journal of the European Union, for
governing the Self Declaration of the CE Marking for the European Union as specified in the
Industry Canada above directive(s) per the provisions of the following standards: EN 60730-1, EN 60730-2-
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 11, and EN 50491-3 Safety Standards.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) - Australian Communications and Media WEEE - Directive of the European Union (EU)
Authority (ACMA) This equipment and its packaging carry the waste of electrical and electronic equipment
This equipment complies with the requirements of the relevant ACMA standards made under (WEEE) label, in compliance with European Union (EU) Directive 2012/19/EU, governing the
the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and the Telecommunications Act 1997. These disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment in the European community.
standards are referenced in notices made under section 182 of the Radiocommunications
Act and 407 of the Telecommunications Act.
UL 916 Listed products for the United States and Canada, Open Class Energy
Management Equipment. UL file E80146.
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